Saturdays in October

Fun and free family activities

Saturday 5th October – start off round town and check out the pictures in the shop windows and take a peek at how the Urban Sketchers are getting on sketching the town on-location – you’re welcome to join in with some sketching too. Be sure to visit the market before dropping into the Guild Hall in the afternoon for some music, song and dance. Treat yourself to a cup of tea and a piece of cake as you relax and listen to the free performances. 

Saturday 12th October – immerse yourself in the atmosphere in Pugin’s Gem by taking part in the mindful art activity while listening to the local singers and musicians perform folk and sea shanties. 

Saturday 19th October  – another big day around town with the Guild Hall and the Market buzzing with creativity, and a sprinkling of stardust from the street performers on top of that. Look out for the face-painter, the henna artist, the buskers and the Morris Dancers. Yes, all of that, in Cheadle on a Saturday!!

Saturday 26th October – the grand finale – the Lantern Parade. DO NOT MISS THIS!

Lantern making workshops & parade

26th October, parade through town from 6pm.

Cheadle Arts has been working closely with OUTSIDE to bring this spectacular finale to the Arts Festival. Get the max out of this event by making one of your own lanterns at our workshops:

Come to one of the public workshops and learn how to build a willow-and-paper hanging lantern, and then join us for the parade! Carry your lantern with us as we wind our way through the streets of Cheadle in a bright and shining show of lights, music and community!
Free public workshop are taking place at the Wellspring Methodist Church in Cheadle (no booking required):
9th October (2pm-7pm)
14th October (2pm-7pm)
26th October (4pm-6pm, parade begins at 6pm)
Come along and get making!