Our guide to what you can do in and around the Oldham this weekend
Date published: 27 October 2017
Oldham Spooktacular, 11.00am - 4.00pm, Saturday 28 October
Live Music, Plays, Parkruns, Jam Sessions, Halloween Spooktacular’s, Art Gallery exhibitions, Children’s films, Glow in the dark nightclub sessions - lots to do for all the family.
- Friday 27 October
Suburban Swing Orchestra – Playhouse 2, 8.00pm
Seventeen-piece band who specialise in big band and swing, from Basie to Buble along with great vocalists.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49484/
Halloween Spooktacular – Jagers Dance, Earl Mill from 6.30pm – 10.00pm
A Spooktacular party for all the family. Dress Code is spooky! There will be prizes for the best dressed.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49631
Advice Surgery with Jim McMahon MP - Chadderton Wellbeing Centre, 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Jim holds regular surgeries for constituents. To book an appointment please phone Oldham office.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50525/
The Oldham Open 2017 – Friday, Saturday 28 & Sunday 29, Gallery Oldham, 10.00am - 5.00pm
The Oldham Open is held every two years to showcase work by artists living or working in the borough of Oldham.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50237/
It's In the Blood! - Mahdlo Centre, Egerton Street from 4:30pm – 6:30pm
See the stories of Rugby League in your town unfold before your eyes.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49601/
For a full list of Friday’s events see the Oldham Times Events Diary
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=27-10-2017&searchtype=date
- Saturday 28 October
Oldham Spooktacular - Parliament Square at 11am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
Take a stroll through the deep dark woods and discover lots of spooky goings-on in Parliament Square. Meet The Gruffalo, who will be appearing at various intervals throughout the day.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49695/
Stax Of Soul - Playhouse 2, 8.00pm
A reputation that needs no introduction. The UK’s genuine 9-piece band born and bred in Manchester in 1983.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49485/
The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom (U) - The Small Cinema, Oldham Library at 2.00pm
Includes a goodie bag with drink and popcorn.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49696/
Ward Surgeries - Chadderton North at Chadderton Wellbeing Centre, 11.00am - 12noon
Councillors - Brownridge, Ali and Haque.
Ward Surgeries - Chadderton South at South Chadderton Methodist Church, 11.00am - 12noon
Councillors - Wrigglesworth, Shuttleworth and Goodwin.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50512/
Greater Manchester Walking Week - Running Hill Gate, Uppermill, 11.00am
Greater Manchester Walking Week aims to showcase all that the region has to offer on foot.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50095/
GO Wild! - Gallery Oldham, 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Explore the seasonal surprises that nature brings and have fun with a mix of science, nature and creativity.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50314/
For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Oldham Times Events Diary
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=28-10-2017&searchtype=date
- Sunday 29 October
Caged Football Event - Shaw Market Ground, 11.00am - 5.00pm
This is a non-contact, no tackling event safe for children and young people (under 17’s).
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50231/
Oldham Junior Parkrun - Alexandra park at 9.00am
Why not get your kids involved?
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49393/
12th Birthday with a Very Special Mixed Glow Project - Liquid Oldham, Retiro Street 11.00pm - 4.00am
Includes Glow Face Painting, Glow Giveaways, Glow Club Décor and Glow Effects.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49551/
The Legendary Jam Session - Whittles Oldham at 6.00pm
Jam session every Sunday.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49499/
For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Oldham Times Events Diary
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=29-10-2017&searchtype=date
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