Our guide to what's on in the borough this weekend
Date published: 24 October 2024
There are lots of Halloween themed events 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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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