Our guide to what's on in the borough this weekend
Date published: 30 November 2023
Norden Christmas lights switch-on is on Saturday 2 December
Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: Jack and the Beanstalk, Christmas Markets, Lima Sierra, Christmas Open Day, Christmas Fayres, Monkey Bricks, GEM Appeal Charity Festive Afternoon Tea, Christmas Friendsgiving, Wrenbury Drive Christmas Lights Switch On, Norden Christmas Lights Switch On & Festive Market, The Authentic Garth Brooks Experience, Grotto Opening Day, We’re all going to Bethlehem, Christmas Craft Fair, Acoustic Jukebox, Ellenroad Engine House Open Day, The Friday Lunch Club, Active Living Social, Smallbridge Digital Skills Workshop, Visit Fireground Museum, Rochdale Ramblers – Saturday Walks, Exhibition: Mixed Media.
- Events happening all weekend
Jack and the Beanstalk – Middleton Arena, Friday 1 – Sunday 3 December
This Christmas, you’re invited to a pantomime full of Fe, Fi, Fo & Fun! Jack & The Beanstalk at Middleton Arena.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/73133/
Christmas Markets – The Woodlands Café at Hollingworth Lake, Friday 1 & Saturday 2 December, 6pm – 9pm
Music, stalls, food and tombolas.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/73802/
Visit Fireground Museum – Fireground, Maclure Road, open 10am - 4pm, Friday 1 & Saturday 2 December
Fire Museum attractions are on show including historic and recent day artifacts.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/73596/
Gallery Exhibitions: Mixed Media – Littleborough Coach House, Saturday 2 December, 10am – 3pm
Wardle Art Group – Mixed Media.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/73587/
- Friday 1 December
Smallbridge Digital Skills Workshop – Stevenson Square, 11am – 12pm
Join RBH in Smallbridge for a free digital skills workshop to learn about email, apps, websites, social media and more.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/73863/
The Friday Lunch Club – Rochdale Masonic Hall, 12pm – 2pm
Held on the first Friday of the month.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/73051/
Active Living Social - Rochdale Leisure Centre, 2pm – 4pm
Fun filled afternoons of music and dance taking you through the decades.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/73410/
Lima Sierra – The Dyers Arms, 9pm
Traditional beers, cold lagers and a very warm welcome to all.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/73937/
For a full list of Friday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=01-12-2023&searchtype=date
- Saturday 2 December
Rochdale Ramblers – Saturday Walks – Clowbridge Reservoir to the Singing Ringing Tree, 10am
Walk distance = 10 miles.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/73941/
Christmas Open Day – Fireground, 10am – 1pm
There will be fair rides, stalls, fire engines and a café.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/73955/
Christmas Fayre & Art Exhibition – St Ann Church, 10am – 4pm
A range of craft stalls, art, woodcrafts and tombola.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/73905/
Monkey Bricks – St Anne’s Academy, 10am – 5pm
LEGO displays and stalls and Christmas craft fair.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/73764/
Christmas Fayre – Rochdale Parish Church of St. Chad, 11am – 2pm
A variety of festive stalls.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/73844/
Christmas Friendsgiving – Hopwood Hall Estate, 11am – 12.30pm or 1.30pm – 3pm
A thank you to Hopwood Hall’s friends, volunteers and supporters.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/73845/
GEM Appeal Charity Festive Afternoon Tea – Mercure Norton Grange Hotel, 1.30pm
Festive afternoon tea, entertainment, raffle and a visit from Santa.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/73560/
Wrenbury Drive Christmas Lights Switch On – The Spring Inn, 2pm – 6pm
Enjoy a sing-a-long with Milnrow Brass Band.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/73956/
Norden Christmas Lights Switch On & Festive Market – Norden Village, from 5pm
The Christmas lights switch on will be at 7pm by Santa and a mystery guest.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/73719/
The Authentic Garth Brooks Experience – The Dyers Arms, 9pm
Country music godfather tribute band.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/73939/
Grotto Opening Day – Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre
Get in the festive spirit and meet the mascots at the shopping centre.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/73957/
For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=02-12-2023&searchtype=date
- Sunday 3 December
We’re all going to Bethlehem – The Salvation Army Hall, 10.30am
A family worship with The Salvation Army.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/73938/
Christmas Craft Fair – Star Tree Studio, 11am – 3pm
Unique hand-made gifts are being sold plus an appearance by Father Christmas.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/73836/
Ellenroad Engine House Open Day – Ellenroad Engine House, Steam Museum, 11am – 4pm
This month they welcome Christmas Fair & live music by The Moonshiners.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/73557/
Acoustic Jukebox – The Dyers Arms, 6pm
Traditional beers, cold lagers and a very warm welcome to all.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/73940/
For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=03-12-2023&searchtype=date
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