Our guide to what you can do in and around Oldham this weekend

Live Music, Plays, Park Runs, The Battle of Passchendaele: Service of Remembrance, Family Adventures, 40s & 50s Night, Oldham Sixth Form College Open Days, - lots to do round Oldham for all the family.

• Friday 6 October

40s & 50s Night - Dr. Kershaw's Hospice, 7.00pm - 11:00pm, Denshaw Village Hall

Step back into the past with a fabulous 40s – 50s night. Singing Dancing, Supper Prepared For You By The Kershaw’s Krazy Katerers, Fancy Dress Optional

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49623/

The Kast Off Kinks head to Uppermill Civic Hall

Come dancing? You will definitely want to do exactly that when the amazing Kast Off Kinks head to Uppermill

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49592/

Millgate Arts Centre - Moonlight and Magnolias, 7.30pm, Millgate Arts Centre

Saddleworth Players - Moonlight and Magnolias Hollywood, 1939: semi-independent mogul David O.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49357/

For a full list of Friday’s events see the Oldham Times Events Diary

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=06-10-2017&searchtype=date

• Saturday 7 October

Oldham Real Food Festival, 11.00am - 2.00pm, Veg in the Park, Peach Road entrance 

A celebration of local food and part of the Fun Palaces weekend.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49706/

Curzon Street Market, 10.00am - 5.00pm

Shoppers can enjoy a range of brand new stalls that include fresh meat, fashion, Caribbean cuisine, storage boxes, made to measure blinds and lots more.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49672/

Super Saturday – Creative Family Fun, 1.00pm - 3.00pm, Gallery Oldham

Gallery Oldham is full of fun, creative and exciting activities, events and workshops for children and families of all ages.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49347/

The Battle of Passchendaele Commemorative Dinner, 7.00pm, Oldham Athletic Event Centre

Commemorate the Oldham soldiers who lost their lives at the Battle of Passchendaele – one of the deadliest battles of World War One.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49360/

Hub Explorers, 10.00am - 12.00pm, Alexandra Park

Bring out the explorer in you and get involved with wildlife, safari, seed sowing harvesting, growing produce and more.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49372/

Oldham Parkrun - Chadderton Hall Park, 9.00am

Get those trainers on for the 5k park run at Chadderton Hall Park every Saturday, 9am Please remember to register before your first run.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49401/

Stone Sole River, Whittles Oldham

The gem that is Whittles Oldham plays host to some great covers bands as well as signed acts. If you like your pub gigs – this is definitely the place for you.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49503/

Fun Palace, 1.00am - 4.00pm, Oldham Coliseum Theatre

Take a peek behind the scenes to explore the science of theatre and the theatre of science.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49527/

Oldham Sixth Form College Open Days, 10.00am – 2.00pm

If you are hoping to study in a thriving, caring and friendly atmosphere, which provides strong and effective guidance and support, then you’ll definitely find that at OSFC.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49621/

39 Steps by John Buchan, 7.30pm, Playhouse 2

An anarchically funny version of John Buchan’s classic spy thriller with umpteen characters and a cast of four.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49477/

For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Oldham Times Events Diary

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=07-10-2017&searchtype=date

• Sunday 8 October

The Battle of Passchendaele: Service of Remembrance, 1.30pm, Oldham Parish Church

A service will take place to honour and remember the Oldham soldiers who lost their life in the Battle of Passchendaele.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49361/

Oldham Junior Parkrun, 9.00am, Alexandra park

Did you know that there is a junior 2k park run at Alexandra Park? Get your children involved.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49390/

The Legendary Jam Session, 6.00pm, Whittles Oldham

Every Sunday 6pm - The Legendary Jam Session

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49497/

Oldham Coliseum Theatre - Up 'N' Under, 7.30pm

This riotously funny play brings the fanatical world of amateur rugby league up, close and personal.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49359/

For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Oldham Times Events Diary 

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=08-10-2017&searchtype=date

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http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/submit