Monday 18-10-2021 - 11:00

 

Pumpkin picking:

 

Pumpkin picking is definitely something for people of all ages with a love for autumn. It’s a chance to get away from the business of the city, admire the changes in the nature around us, find some great decorations for your student house and Instagram it all in the process.

For some Gram worthy pics, and to find the perfect spooky pumpkin to carve this October, head to somewhere like Dunham Massey Pumpkin Patch or Stockport’s Reddish Vale Farm.

See the full list of Pumpkin Patches in Greater Manchester.

 

Halloween Events:

 

We are now well into Spooky Season and Manchester is a great city for those of you who thrive during this time of year and are interested in the weird and the wonderful that comes with Halloween.

There are many activities to get involved with including: Haunted Houses, themed brunches, ticketed parties, horror escape rooms, movie screenings and even a Halloween themed ice skating experience.

See the full list Visit Manchester has put together and Happy Spooking!

 

Aesthetic Walks:

 

There are many pretty and aesthetically pleasing areas of Manchester to walk through this Autumn with your Pumpkin Spiced Lattes. Castlefield is in walking distance from MMU and has orange trees currently lining the canal paths, reflecting on the water – beautiful no matter the weather.

Didsbury is only a quick tram, bus or train journey away (see our day trips article) from both the city centre and Fallowfield, and is home to Fletcher Moss Park, featuring a botanical garden.

You can also wrap up warm and head to Heaton Park on the tram (see our outdoor spaces article) where they have a massive 600 acre park overlooking the city. There’s even a cute café in the grounds to stop at for lunch.

 

Bonfire Night:

 

Bonfire Night is upcoming and many venues, such as Etihad Stadium and Heaton Park, are still deciding on details for their fireworks displays. However, some areas in surrounding suburbs have confirmed displays such as Levenshulme, Salford and Oldham.

Follow updates and read further details

 

Festivals:

 

Diwali – Hindu Festival of Light: There are various celebrations of Diwali happening across Greater Manchester such as Lantern Making and on Friday 5 Nov we are also hosting free celebrations here at The Union with food and music.

Literature Festival: After the live events throughout October, the Manchester Literature Festival is going digital in November.

Corridor of Light: Oxford Road will host the first-ever Corridor of Light, a celebration of language through light, music and ideas. Supported by the Arts Council this will be open 21-23 Oct.

Folk Festival: Manchester Urban Folk Festival, hosted by HOME, will take place 21-23 Oct with various music events across the autumn weekend.

 

Christmas lights turn on:

 

Is it too early to be mentioning Christmas? Probably – but the Christmas lights switch on is happening on Friday 12 Nov this year. This date will also mark the beginning of the exciting return of the Manchester Christmas markets.

 

Here at The Union:

 

We have a lot going on at The Union this autumn with the re-opening of The Salutation Pub, our International Student Group hosting pumpkin carving and movie nights, and lots of Black History Month activities. For the full events line up, visit our website.