Events

Middleton Oktoberfest 2026

Saturday, 3–Sunday, 4 October 2026. Middleton’s music, beer and food festival. 2 days of amazing live music, street food, local beer, games, competitions and fun.

Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Market

Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays from April 2026–October 2026. One of Greater Manchester’s most popular outdoor car boot events.

SEND Sundays at Rochdale Town Hall

First Sunday of every month. Enjoy the Town Hall at your own pace.

Crochet group - Littleborough Library

Every Monday. This is a social group with help on hand for any beginners. Please bring your own materials and join our friendly group.

First Steps Into Music - Heywood Library

Every Monday during term-time. Free fun music classes for babies and pre-school children.

Wardle Knitting Group (Mondays) - Wardle Library

Every Monday. A free, friendly group with members ranging from beginners to experienced knitters, helping each other, giving advice and sharing patterns. New members are always welcome.

Wardle Library Reading Group

1st Monday of every month. Discover new authors and discuss new books with other readers at our free, friendly and informal monthly meetings. Everyone's welcome.

Learn My Way - Spotland Library

Every Monday. A free course in basic computer skills, including using the internet, email, shopping online, and help with job searches.

Kaffeeklatsch - Beginners German Conversation Group - Middleton Library

Every Monday. A friendly, casual group (not a class) to meet and chat in German. Lose the fear of talking in a foreign language, improve a bit, and meet other learners.

Walking group - Milnrow Library

Every Monday. Get active, one step at a time. Our health walks are a great way to get moving and meet new people in your local area.