Our guide to what's on in the borough this weekend

Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: Halloween Trails, Scarefests, Ghost Walks, Wild wander trails, Heywood AODS Presents Footloose , Gallery Exhibitions, Big Screen Cinema, Powerful Poetry Writing Workshop, Marvellous Markets, Live music in various locations and much more…

 

• Events happening all weekend

Heywood AODS Presents Footloose - Middleton Arena, Friday - Saturday .

HeyKids of Heywood (part of Heywood AODS) has been nurturing the talents of young people aged 8 to 18 for over 35 years.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76006/events-in-rochdale/heywood-aods-presents-footloose

Visit Fireground Museum inc Halloween Trail – Fireground , Maclure Road,  Friday and  Saturday, 10am - 4pm.

Fire Museum attractions are on show including historic and recent day artifacts. In addition, we also have a Halloween Trail on Saturday 26 October.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75285/events-in-rochdale/visit-fireground-museum-inc-halloween-trail

Middleton Scarefest - No Way Out 2024 - Engine House at Lodge Mill, 4.30pm - 9pm.

Middleton Scarefest is back with another glimpse into the dark side of our town's history during a spooky, scary tour in the oldest surviving mill.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76530/events-in-rochdale/middleton-scarefest-no-way-out-2024

Gallery Exhibitions - Littleborough Coach House, Monday to Saturday 10am - 3pm.

Rochdale Artists - mixed media. Exhibitions are generally mounted in the Heritage Room and Victoria Room.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74820/events-in-rochdale/gallery-exhibitions-rochdale-artists-mixed-media

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• Friday 25 October

Big Screen Cinema Day - The Ashcroft, Doors open 9:30 am, film starts at 10 am.

Join us for our Big Screen Cinema Day The bar will be open for soft and hot drinks along with snacks.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75920/events-in-rochdale/big-screen-cinema-day

Grease vs Dirty Dancing Tribute - Norton Grange Hotel and Spa, 6pm - 1am.

Watch these classics come alive on stage in a night of dress up, dancing & drinking!

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76156/events-in-rochdale/grease-vs-dirty-dancing-tribute

Friendship Group - Rochdale Library, 12pm - 2pm.

Are you new to Rochdale? Aged 18+ and want to make new friends or learn new skills?

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76596/events-in-rochdale/friendship-group

Castleton Literary and Scientific Society - St. Martin's Church, 7pm.

Tales from the Blood Bikes. A talk by Peter Leonard, explorer, recounting experiences of the motor bike service that moves donated blood to an appropriate hospital, a vital support service for the NHS.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76651/events-in-rochdale/castleton-literary-and-scientific-society

For a full list of Fridays events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=25-10-2024&searchtype=date

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• Saturday 26 October

Halloween Ghost Walk - Falinge Park, 4pm - 9pm

Our terrifying ghost walk will take you through the darkest regions of the park where spooks, demons and witches seek to scare the soul right out of you in our Halloween Scarefest.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76062/events-in-rochdale/halloween-ghost-walk-at-falinge-park

Rochdale Ramblers annual potato pie walk - Norden, 1pm.

This is a leisurely 5.5 mile walk around Norden and the reservoirs.  After the walk at 4pm there is a potato/cheese and onion pie tea at Norden Bowling Club.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76068/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-ramblers-saturday-walks

Bereavement Café - Moorhouse Methodist Church, 11am - 2pm.

We offer a relaxed safe space to talk with others who are going through similar circumstances whilst having a brew and cake.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76189/events-in-rochdale/bereavement-cafe

Marvellous Markets - Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre, 9am - 5pm.

Join us at Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre located in Central Square (near Iceland and Poundland store). Visit our indoor market, bag yourself a unique treat, meet the marvellous makers, see their amazing creations, come and grab yourself a bargain. 

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76621/events-in-rochdale/marvellous-markets

Code Club - Rochdale Library, 10.15am to 11.15am.

Come along and learn to code at Rochdale main library, the sessions will be fun and informal and are suitable for children aged 9 to 13 years of age.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76626/events-in-rochdale/code-club

Halloween in Rochdale Town Centre - Rochdale Riverside

Goulish activities to get you in the Halloween spirit. Be prepared to meet Jack Skellington at various times throughout the day.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76638/events-in-rochdale/halloween-in-rochdale-town-centre

For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=26-10-2024&searchtype=date

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• Sunday 27 October

Springfield Park Model Train Rides - Springfield Park, 1pm to 4pm.

Our miniature railway running in Springfield Park, is now open every Sunday afternoon till the end of October.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75257/events-in-rochdale/springfield-park-model-train-rides

Family Halloween Party - The Ashcroft, 11am – 2pm.

Join us for our annual Halloween Party. There will special Halloween games , best dressed prize and a disco.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75921/events-in-rochdale/family-halloween-party

Rochdale Ramblers - Witch Way to Barley? 10am.

This is an interesting and varied walk taking in some villages and sites with links to the Pendle witches. Toilets and cafe at Barley.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76069/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-ramblers-sunday-walks

Powerful Poetry Writing Workshop - Rochdale Town Hall, 2pm - 4pm.

How have poets in the past and present used their voices to advocate for change?  In this workshop, you can find your voice in verse to empower change today.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76644/events-in-rochdale/powerful-poetry-writing-workshop

Halloween Special Miniature Trains - Springfield Park, 4pm - 7pm.

Ride our miniature trains in Springfield park if you dare. We start running as soon as it goes dark. Oooooohhh.   

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76662/events-in-rochdale/halloween-special-miniature-trains

Pickleball taster sessions - Syke tennis courts, Sundays 12.15pm Mondays 5.45pm.

Join us for a session of Pickleball at Syke. The increasingly popular racquet sport suitable for all ages and abilities.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76422/events-in-rochdale/pickleball-taster-sessions

For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=27-10-2024&searchtype=date

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