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

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