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  • Oldham Time Trek Trail

    Oldham Town Centre The Old, Town Hall, Parliament Square, Oldham, Oldham, United Kingdom

    There's fun and local interest for everyone in our new improved Town Trek Trail.

    Free

  • Dig Into Your Roots at Oldham Archives

    Oldham Archives Ascroft Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

    Call into Oldham Archives to find out how our collections can support your research.

    Free

  • Lego Club at Fitton Hill Library

    Fitton Hill Library Fircroft Road, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Come and join the fun at Fitton Hill Library’s Lego Club. Build, create, and play. Let your imagination run wild. No need to book in advance – this is a Drop in event For ages 5 and over. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an Adult

  • Bricks and Books LEGO Club

    Bricks and Books LEGO Club
    Lees Library Community Hub Thomas Street, Lees, Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

    Looking for an after-school activity? Bring your imagination to Bricks & Books, our weekly LEGO club for school children! Children can get creative with LEGO, and share their amazing builds in a fun and welcoming library setting. We can't wait to see what you create!

    Free

  • Game on! at Fitton Hill Library

    Fitton Hill Library Fircroft Road, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Check out our Nintendo Switch Sessions at Fitton Hill Library. Sessions are 30 minutes long and bookable with a member of library staff.

    Free
  • Frame and installation picture advertising the Oldham Open.

    Exhibition Opening: The Oldham Open 2026

    Gallery Oldham Greaves Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    It’s that time again…the Oldham Open is here. And for Oldham’s year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture this exhibition is bigger than ever!Come along and celebrate the talented artists who have contributed to the show. Artists and their friends and family are invited to a special viewing of the exhibition on Thursday 17 September […]

    Free

  • Crompton Crafters

    Crompton Library Farrow Street East, Shaw, Oldham

    Join our friendly crafters at Crompton library. Chatting and crafting, what better way to spend a Friday afternoon.

  • Bounce and Rhyme

    Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre Greaves Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Rhyming sessions for under 5s

    Free

  • Bounce & Rhyme at Fitton Hill Library

    Fitton Hill Library Fircroft Road, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Join our playful sessions and meet new friends, explore the library spaces, learn new rhymes and songs and enjoy some sensory play in our Bounce and Rhyme Sessions. Perfect for 0 – 5’s. Free to join, no need to book.

    Free

  • Bounce and rhyme

    Greenfield Library Chew Vale, Greenfield, England, United Kingdom

    Join us at our weekly bounce and rhyme event. Learn new rhymes, sing songs and make friends. Perfect for the 0-4's. Free

    Free

  • Digital Confidence at Northmoor Library

    Northmoor Library Chadderton Way, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Come along to our free online course for beginners and develop your digital skills so you can feel comfortable in the online world.

    Free

  • Chat & choose at Northmoor Library

    Northmoor Library Chadderton Way, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Pop in to Northmoor Library and have a brew and a chat with others about books or anything you like.

    Free

  • Chat & choose at Limehurst Library

    Limehurst Library Lime Green Parade, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Pop into Limehurst Library for a brew and a chat about books or anything you like.

    Free

  • Chat & choose at Fitton Hill Library

    Fitton Hill Library Fircroft Road, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Pop into Fitton Hill Library for a brew and a chat about books or anything you like.

    Free

  • Gallery Talk: Oldham Panorama

    Gallery Oldham Greaves Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Uncover the story of the panorama photograph of Oldham taken by Squire Knott in 1876.

    Free

  • Digital confidence

    Crompton Library 7 Farrow Street, Shaw, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Drop in and join our free platform for beginners. Develop your digital skills or get comfortable with your own device. Work through modules at your own pace , with someone there for guidance if you need. Come along and improve your digital confidence.

  • Crompton Crafters

    Crompton Library Farrow Street East, Shaw, Oldham

    Join our friendly crafters at Crompton Library, chatting and crafting. What better way to spend a Friday afternoon, meeting weekly?

    £1

  • Chat and choose

    Uppermill Library St Chads House, Uppermill, Uppermill, England, United Kingdom

    Fancy a brew? Our chat and choose sessions are a great opportunity to meet people , relax and pick up a good book

    Free

  • Chat and Choose

    Chat and Choose
    Uppermill Library St Chads House, Uppermill, Uppermill, England, United Kingdom

    Join us for a cuppa and a chat!Everyone is welcome — and while you’re here, why not pick out a great book to take home?

    Free

  • Oldham Town Centre Ghost Walk

    The Old Museum Greaves Street, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Get your spook on for our popular Town Centre Ghost Walks for Oldham Histories Festival.

    £6 – £12

  • Holy Trinity Church Bardsley Open Day

    Holy Trinity Church Bardsley Byrth Road, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Explore Holy Trinity Church in Bardsley and visit the Commonwealth War Grave.

    Free

  • Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Oldham Open Day

    Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Copster Hill Road, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Join the ever popular open day at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir and discover the temple's history.

    Free

  • Extra Small Cinema: The Gruffalo

    Failsworth Library Oldham Road, Manchester

    Sensory Cinema experience aimed at Under-fives and their grown-ups. A relaxed, interactive session with a short film.Our sensory film screenings for under 5’s have relaxed seating with beans bags and cushions, sensory play materials and specially chosen early years films are perfect for little ones to get their first cinema experience.Each screening will have free […]

  • Lego Club at Failsworth Library

    Failsworth Library Oldham Road, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Come and join the fun at Failsworth Library’s Lego Club. Build, create, and play. Let your imagination run wild. No need to book in advance – this is a Drop in event For ages 5 and over. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an Adult.

    Free

  • Writers Café

    Writers Café
    Lees Library Community Hub Thomas Street, Lees, Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

    A Creative Space at Lees Library Take time out, get inspired, and connect with fellow writers at The Writers Café. Whether you enjoy writing fiction, poetry, memoirs, or simply want to try something new, our friendly group offers a relaxed environment where creativity can flourish. Come for: Writing inspiration Friendly discussion Support and encouragement New […]

    Free

  • Werneth Park Walk

    Werneth Park Manchester Road, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Explore the story of one of Oldham's historic parks and its links to the Lees and Platt families.

    Free

  • George Street Chapel Tours

    George Street Chapel Oldham 58 George Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Uncover more than 200 years of history at the world's first purpose-built Independent Methodist Chapel.

    Free

  • Making History at Oldham Archives

    Oldham Archives Ascroft Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

    Join our behind-the-scenes tour at Oldham Archives and find out about how we care for the collections.

    Free

  • Nostalgic Oldham

    Town Centre, Parliament Square Parliament Square, Oldham

    Oldham Town Centre will step back in time on Saturday 19 September, from 11am to 4pm. Nostalgic Oldham returns with a packed programme of vintage entertainment, live performers, classic cars and family-friendly activities. This popular free one-day event invites visitors of all ages to celebrate Oldham’s heritage with a modern twist, bringing together everything from […]

    Free

  • 240 Years of Tommyfield

    Barker Street Community Centre off Eden Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Join Dr Deb Woodman for a deep dive into the history of Tommyfield Market.

    Free

  • Live@TheLibrary: The Mystery of the Pirate Lagoon

    Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre Greaves Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    What is the mystery of the Pirate Lagoon? Join the crew of The Prospero on an adventure to find out.Will we find the treasure? Can we escape from the evil Captain Starkers?This daft and entertaining show gives you the chance to release your inner pirate, make the sound effects and take part in scenes in […]

  • Walking Tour of Historic Royton

    Royton Town Hall Rochdale Road, Royton, England, United Kingdom

    Learn about the historic buildings of Royton on this guided walk for Oldham Histories Festival.

    Free