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!
Stretford Socials x The Big Draw Festival | Saturday 5th October 12-4pm
The Stretford Socials are back and this time we're teaming up with The Big Draw Festival, the world’s largest celebration of drawing! Join us in Stretford town centre for a fun-filled, free event that showcases how drawing can boost confidence, spark creativity, and improve well-being, communication and engagement.
This year’s theme is ‘Drawing in Motion,’ and we’ll have a programme of free interactive workshops where you can get hands-on with pen, paint, or whatever medium sparks your creativity.
As always, we’ll showcase a fantastic lineup of local makers and bakers, including favourites like Urban Preserver and DLC Gifts. For the first time, Swig Coffee will be joining us, with their van stationed outside of the Chester Road entrance to fuel your creativity with delicious brews.
Get ready for a day filled with art, fun, and community!
DROP IN ACTIVITY
🧑🏼🎨🎨 Stop Motion Animation sessions with @lilythroughalens & @feelweirdstudios. 2 x 40 minute sessions from 2:00 - 2:40 and 3 - 3:40. Suitable for all ages.
📚 A very special book reading by local author Juliette Tomlinson from her new novel "Longford: A Manchester Love Story"
As always, the development team will be on hand for a chat or to answer any development queries you may have. Head to the community corner (outside the Little Green Sock) to speak with a member of the team.
Half Term Halloween Trail in Stretford town centre | 25th October - 2nd November
Head to the Stretford town centre this half term for a spooktacular scavenger hunt! Seek out the hidden letters around the centre, unscramble the puzzle, and you could WIN a £50 Home Bargains bundle!
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.