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

Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: Oliver, R-Kix Halloween Football Party, M6 Theatre Present A Tiger's Tale, Bi-Lingual Storytime, Nosferatu - screening of film with live organ soundtrack, Bonfires and Firework displays, Rochdale AFC v Bromley and much more...

• Events happening all weekend

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.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76743/events-in-rochdale/visit-fireground-museum-inc-halloween-trail

Gallery Exhibitions - Littleborough Coach House, Friday 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

Oliver - The Curtain Theatre, Friday and Saturday, 7.30pm.

St Gabriel's ADMS present Oliver the Musical. Come along for a night of great amateur theatre.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76664/events-in-rochdale/oliver

Royal UK Pageant - Middleton Arena, Friday 10.45am and Saturday 4pm.

Join us for the finals of Royal UK Pageants. Watch our optional competitions such as casual wear and top model on Friday with our divisional and...

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76008/events-in-rochdale/royal-uk-pageant

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• Friday 1 November

Donate Blood - Church of Jesus Christ, 10.45am - 5.25pm.

Giving blood and platelets is essential to the NHS and vulnerable patients. Please keep donating.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75699/events-in-rochdale/donate-blood

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/76597/events-in-rochdale/friendship-group

First Friday Business Networking - Fire Up Co-Working, 12.30pm.

Fire Up is pleased to welcome small businesses to a free monthly networking event hosted by Carter, Collins and Myer.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76149/events-in-rochdale/first-friday-business-networking

Yoga Class - Hare Hill House, 1.30pm - 3pm.

A classical weekly yoga class suitable for all levels of experience and ability, incorporating Asana (posture work), Pranayama (breath work).

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76024/events-in-rochdale/new-yoga-class

Halloween Football Party - R-Kix Performance Centre, 6pm.

Join us for our Halloween footy party. 6pm - 8pm will be Halloween themed football sessions, mini tournaments and challenges.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76657/events-in-rochdale/rkix-halloween-football-party

Firework Display - Rochdale Mayfield, 6.30pm Gates open.

As last year's was successful, we are going bonfire free again this year. We will still have a fantastic display of fireworks, as we do every year.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76687/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-mayfield-firework-display

For a full list of Friday's events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=01-11-2024&searchtype=date

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• Saturday 2 November

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/76627/events-in-rochdale/code-club

A Tiger's Tale – M6 Theatre, 11am to 12pm and 2pm to 3pm.

M6 Theatre presents a fantastical production by the award winning playwright Mike Kenny.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76255/events-in-rochdale/m6-theatre-present-a-tigers-tale

Halloween in Rochdale Town Centre - Rochdale Riverside.

Ghoulish activities to get you in the Halloween spirit. Come and meet Jack Skellington. Decorate your very own pumpkin.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76639/events-in-rochdale/halloween-in-rochdale-town-centre

Rochdale AFC v Bromley - Crown Oil Arena, 3pm kick off.

FA Cup First Round.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76731/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-afc-v-bromley

Bonfire & Firework Display - Littleborough Cricket Club, Gates open from 4pm, bonfire lit 5.30pm, fireworks display from 7pm.

Bonfire and fireworks, fun fair and food stalls. Fun for all the family 2s and under go free.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76615/events-in-rochdale/littleborough-cricket-club-bonfire-and-firework-display

Firework Display - Norden Cricket Club, Gates open 5pm, fireworks at 6.30pm & 8.30pm.

Amazing fireworks display, usual fairground rides and loads of family fun at Norden Cricket Club.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76692/events-in-rochdale/norden-cricket-club-firework-display

Bonfire and Firework Display - Milnrow Cricket Club, Gates open 4pm, bonfire lit 6pm & fireworks 7.45pm.

We're back... even bigger and even better. All welcome for the 2024 Milnrow Cricket Club bonfire & award-winning fireworks display.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76693/events-in-rochdale/milnrow-cricket-club-bonfire-and-firework-display

Nosferatu film screening - Rochdale Town Hall, Doors open at 7.30pm. The film is due to begin at 8pm.

After more than 100 years since the release of "Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror" (1922), international multi-award-winning organist, Aaron Hawthorne, will be terrifying audiences by playing along on the magnificent Town Hall Binns organ to this spine-chilling film.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76574/events-in-rochdale/nosferatu-screening-of-film-with-live-organ-soundtrack

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=02-11-2024&searchtype=date

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• Sunday 3 November

Ellenroad Engine House Open Day, 11am - 4pm.

Join us for our monthly open day! This month we welcome an Exhibition by The Northern Potters Association.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75388/events-in-rochdale/ellenroad-engine-house-open-day

Art by the Lake - RSPCA Animal Centre, 11am - 4pm.

Free Art Exhibitions. Meet your local artists, watch demonstrations and treat yourself to stunning original artwork.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76327/events-in-rochdale/art-by-the-lake

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/76423/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=03-11-2024&searchtype=date

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