02 March 2018
July 2021 – October 2021
One of Greater Manchester’s most popular outdoor car boot events.
04 March 2018
Sunday, 3 October 2021
Returning for its 6th year, taking you on a tour of our historic town and breath-taking countryside.
04 March 2018
Saturday, 13 August 2022
Fabulous entertainment in Rochdale town centre, headlined by The Fratellis. Tickets on sale now.
06 March 2018
There's lots to do during the school holidays in the Rochdale borough.
09 March 2018
Available at home
We can still show you lots of things to do at home even though in-person activities have started again.
20 March 2018
Virtual tours available from home
Our regular guided tours of Rochdale Town Hall will not take place now until 2023, but you may want to take a virtual tour.
01 June 2018
Available at home
Workouts, classes and more you can do at home.
05 June 2018
Monday-Friday
Find out what activities and events are happening at your local Sure Start Children's Centre.
23 May 2020
Weekly sessions
As we can’t hold fostering information sessions in our usual public venues, we’re meeting online on Zoom video call.
23 May 2020
Weekly sessions
A free and confidential 12-week programme for women who want to know more about domestic abuse.
29 June 2020
Available at home
We've created a Facebook group to share the latest books we've all been reading. It's free to join.
29 June 2020
Every Monday
Free course in basic computer skills for beginners.
02 July 2020
Every Tuesday
Make beautiful hand-crafted cards to take home.
06 July 2020
Every Wednesday
Weekly informal sessions for new and expectant mums to talk, ask questions and make new friends.
08 July 2020
Every Thursday
Anybody with access to Lego is welcome to take on our weekly challenges and post creations in the group.
09 July 2020
First Thursday of every month
Read, share and discuss a range of fiction and non-fiction chosen from our extensive list of book titles.
27 July 2020
2nd Thursday of every month
A creative writing group to explore or develop your writing skills.
31 July 2020
Every Friday
A friendly group for people who knit, crochet, sew, embroider or do any kind of needlecraft.
02 August 2020
Last Friday of every month
Join our new virtual Children’s Reading Group for ages 7–11, with a new book to read and discuss each month.
11 August 2020
Every Saturday
A friendly group at Spotland Library for people who enjoy cross-stitch, embroidery, needlepoint, or who would like to start.
28 June 2021
28 June 2021–4 July 2021
Rochdale in Rainbows, the borough's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender+ (LGBT+) steering group, is proud to present Pride.
17 August 2021
Sessions every week
Join Amy and Bookstart Bear for a fun session specially for babies up to 15 months and their parent or carer.
19 August 2021
Sessions every week
Join Amy and Bookstart Bear for a fun session specially for toddlers up to pre-school age and their parent or carer.
17 September 2021
Friday, 17 September 2021
Following the massive success of his last UK tour, clairvoyant medium and psychic Clinton Baptiste has gone exploring stateside.
07 November 2021
November 2021
A special service paying tribute to the fallen will be streamed on the council's Facebook page.
13 November 2021
Saturday, 13 November 2021
Ed Byrne presents 'If I'm Being Honest...', his brand-new masterclass in observational comedy.
20 November 2021
20 November 2021–24 December 2021
Luke Jerram’s internationally renowned work of art depicts the Earth as you’ve never seen it before.