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

Elk Mill’s Big Red Christmas Bus, 'Elf Yourself' Workshop, Panto, Exhibitions, Motown Night, Parkruns, Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club - lots to do for all the family. 

• All Weekend

The Oldham Open 2017, Fri & Sat, Gallery Oldham 

The Oldham Open is held every two years to showcase work by artists living or working in the borough of Oldham. From drawing, painting and photography to ceramics, jewellery and sculpture, the exhibition features a wide range of artists with a huge array of styles.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50237/

Dick Whittington, Oldham Coliseum Theatre

The North West's favourite pantomime is packed with laugh-out-loud gags, thigh slapping songs, and a generous helping of "it's behind you's"! OH YES IT IS.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49531

All aboard Elk Mill’s Big Red Christmas Bus, Sat & Sun

Santa Claus is coming to town on a festive double-decker bus with the return of a free family event at Elk Mill. 10am and 6pm (Saturday) and 11am and 5pm (Sunday)

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51098/ 

• Friday 17 November

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

Art group run by Helen Slater every Friday. All materials are supplied.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50014/

Dr Kershaw's Hospice - Northern Soul & Motown Night, 7.00pm - 11.00pm, North Chadderton Social Bowling Club

Go along to this wonderful fundraiser in aid of the Hospice. Tickets cost £10 which includes supper and entry into the prize draw.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50120/

Hack Oldham - Free Co-Working, 10am - 5pm

Oldham Jelly - Free Co-Working

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50798/

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

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=17-11-2017&searchtype=date

• Saturday 18 November 

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 ad more. Fun for all the family

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49378/

Oldham Parkrun - Alexandra Park, 9.00am

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

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49386/

The Small Cinema: The Red Turtle, 2.00pm, Gallery Oldham

Every month The Small Cinema hosts a classic film at Gallery Oldham. Film-related arts and crafts take place before each movie from 12noon–2pm in the foyer.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50319/

Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club, 10.00am - 1.00pm, Rifle Range Inn

We meet on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 10am - 1pm. We are a group of veterans and serving members of Her Majesties Armed Forces, and like other Veteran’s Breakfast Clubs around the country & overseas, our ethos is mutual support; it works because we all have a similar humour and outlook, and the social life we now enjoy is like our service days.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50561/

Fallen - A Tribute to the Music of Evanescence, 9.00pm - 12.00am, Whittles Oldham

Right from the dramatic intro of their set, Fallen recreate the epic, dark and lush sound of Evanescence, combining heavenly, soaring vocals and hard-hitting guitars with orchestral, choral and electronic elements.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50841/

'Elf Yourself' Workshop, 11.00am - 3.00pm, Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre

Become an elf this Christmas with Spindles Town Square Kids Club. Turn your cheeks rosy red, customise your own elf hat

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50976/

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

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=18-11-2017&searchtype=date

• Sunday 19 November 

Oldham Junior Parkrun, 9.00am, Alexandra park 

It is a 2k run for juniors only 4-14 year olds. If you are not a junior, please try one of the other weekly Saturday parkrun events instead.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49396/

Mum2mum Market Oldham Nearly New Sale, 1pm - 3pm, Oldham Academy North Sports Centre

We have a great line up of sold-out nearly new stalls and businesses at our Mum2mum Market sale in Oldham. 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/49757/

Failsworth Adoption Group, 10am - 1.30pm, The Royal Oak Pub

We will be meeting in the car park of The Royal Oak Pub off Oldham Road, M35 0EH at 10am. For this session we will be working to clear litter from the Towpath and in vegetation. We will also cut back any vegetation that is encroaching onto the towpath.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50194/

Christmas Lights Switch On at Parliament Square, 1.00pm - 6.00pm

The fun starts in Parliament Square when you can meet TV favourites Catboy, Owlette and Gekko from PJ Masks at intervals throughout the day at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50669/

The Legendary Jam Session, 6.00pm - 9.00pm, Whittles Oldham

Every Sunday 6pm - The Legendary Jam Session

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50837/

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

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=19-11-2017&searchtype=date

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