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

Date published: 12 October 2017


Live Music, Plays, Parkruns, Art Groups, Fun Runs, Rock n Roll Night, Car Boot Sales and Roleplay Groups - lots to do round the borough for all the family.

  • Friday 13 & Saturday 14 October 

39 Steps by John Buchan – Playhouse 2

All performances start at 7.30pm. Doors and Bar open at 7.00pm. An anarchically funny version of a classic spy thriller with umpteen characters and a cast of 4!

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

Curzon Street Market - Curzon Street, 10.00am - 5.00pm

This includes fresh meat, fashion, Caribbean cuisine, storage boxes, made to measure blinds and lots more.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49673

  • Friday 13 October 

DJ Dave Sweetmore presents Indie Rock n Roll Night! - Whittles Oldham

If you like your pub gigs – this is definitely the place for you!

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49504

Art Group - Saddleworth Museum, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Run by Helen Slater every Friday. £13 fee but all materials are supplied.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50010

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

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=13-10-2017&searchtype=date

  • Saturday 14th October

Edward and Eliza and the Smashing of the Van - Oldham Coliseum Theatre, 7.30pm 

Written to coincide with the 150th anniversary of real events, the play explores dilemmas that are still very relevant today and will be directed by Chris Honer. Entry fee is £6.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49362/

Hub Explorers - Alexandra Park, 10.00am - 12.00pm

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

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49373/

Oldham Parkrun - Alexandra Park & Chadderton Hall Park, 9.00am

Get those trainers on for the 5k parkrun every Saturday. After the run why not join the team and grab a post parkrun coffee at Boathouse Cafe?

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49383/

Sabbra Cadabra – Whittles Oldham

The gem that is Whittles Oldham plays host to some great covers bands as well as signed acts.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49505/

Hack Oldham – Digital Drop In & A Roleplay Group, both 10.00am – 3.00pm

A chance to get help with you basic IT questions but you can also buckle your swashes, unsheathe your D20s and get ready for a day of roleplaying.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49968/

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49969/

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

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=14-10-2017&searchtype=date 

  • Sunday 15 October

Mum2Mum Market Oldham Nearly New Sale - Oldham Academy North Sports Centre, 1.30pm - 3.30pm 

If you’re looking for a pram or second pram to take on holiday, toys to keep at the grandparent’s house or your child’s Winter wardrobe, come and look at the bargains our sellers will be bringing.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49755/

Oldham Half Marathon - Mill town To Moors Race, 9.30am

One of the most gruelling of races, this half marathon covers a 13.1 mile run through Oldham and its many miles of countryside, pushing challengers to their limits whilst offering some of the best scenery the borough has to offer.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49363/

Oldham Junior Parkrun - Alexandra park, 9.00am

Did you know that there is a junior 2k parkrun at Alexandra Park? Why not get your kids involved?

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49391/

Love Lydgate Lunch – White Hart Inn, 12.30pm


Including Lydgate Band, raffles and a quiz. For both children and adults.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49532/

Friends of the Museum Coffee Morning - Saddleworth Museum, 10.00am - 12.00pm

In the community gallery serving buns and cakes, a raffle will also be held.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49614/

Car Boot Sale - Tommyfield Outdoor Market, 6.15am - 12 noon

Spring clean your house and turn your unwanted goods into someone else's treasures or explore the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at the car boot.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49665/

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

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=15-10-2017&searchtype=date

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