Stretford town centre light switch on | Saturday 15th November
Get ready, Stretford! This year, we're making history with our very first town centre Christmas Light Switch-On event!
Half Term Halloween Trail in Stretford town centre | 25th October - 2nd November
Looking for something to keep the kids busy this half term? Head into Stretford town centre for a FREE spooktacular scavenger hunt! Seek out the hidden letters around the centre, unscramble the puzzle, and you could WIN a £50 Home Bargains bundle!
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Where to start? Collect your FREE trail map from the stand just outside the mall doors to Sir Tony Lloyd Square.
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How to enter? Get a grown up to submit your answer online for your chance to win!
Make a day of it and head to Rainy Heart's new community space Wednesday - Thursday (be sure to check their schedule for opening hours and event programme!), or to Costa and Greggs for festive bakes and hot drinks.
Oktoberfest takes over Stretford town centre
Oktoberfest is landing in Stretford town centre from Saturday 4th - Sunday 5th October 2025. Dust off your Lederhosen and get ready for the ultimate weekend of Bavarian celebrations, as Stretford’s new Sir Tony Lloyd public square becomes Oktoberfest - featuring an array of delicious beer, street food, drinks and performances from a Bavarian Oompah Band.
Rainy Heart launches brand new community space on King Street
Local pop-up bar and events specialists Rainy Heart are opening a brand new Hi-Fi bottle shop, pop-up-bar and event space in Stretford town centre this Friday 3rd October 2025. Located on the newly-restored King Street, the new grassroots arts venue will offer a vibrant space for artistic events, activities and platforming the local talent and voices of the Stretford community.