There's so much to enjoy at Heaton Park. As well as our all-year-round activities, you can also get involved in different events taking place at the Park.
See below for details of upcoming events, and make sure to follow our social media, Facebook and Instagram, for the most up-to-date news.
School holiday activities and events are listed on the Loads to Do site.
October
Poppies for the Park
- Date: 30 October
- Time: 10am - 2pm
- Location: Classroom
- Cost: Free
- Description: In honour of Armistice Day, come and make a felt poppy for the Heaton Park poppy display. This event is free and all materials will be provided.
November
Parks2Peaks: Walking Skills session with the BMC (Women and Girls Only)
- Date: 5 November 2026
- Time: 9.50am - 12 noon
- Location: The Stables Cafe, Heaton Park Manchester, M25 2SW
- Description: A free beginner-friendly, two-hour mini skills session designed to give you the confidence to get outdoors and complete your first walk. Learn how to plan your walk, navigate your route and make good decisions along the way. Please note, This session is for women and girls only. Book your free place on Parks2Peaks on 5 November
Firework Display
- Date: 7 November
- Time: 3pm – 8.30pm
- Cost: Free
- Description: Manchester's community fireworks events are back on Saturday 7 November. Expect free family entertainment, food and drink, lantern parades, a low-impact display and a spectacular fireworks finale set to music.
Peace and Remembrance Sunday Service at Heaton Park
- Date: 8 November
- Time: 10.45am
- Location: The Somme Memorial, Heaton Park
- Description: Everyone is welcome to join Caroline Clegg of Feelgood Theatre Productions and the Heaton Park Team for our annual Peace and Remembrance service. This beautiful non-denominational ceremony will include the sharing of readings, poetry and songs, and the playing of the Last Post.
The service will start at 10.50am followed by a two minute silence at 11am and will last for around 40 minutes. We ask that you arrive at the memorial in good time, to not disturb the proceedings. If you have any questions, please contact Heaton Park reception directly on 0161 773 1085.
Parks2Peaks: Walking Skills session with the BMC
- Date: 12 November 2026
- Time: 9.50am - 12 noon
- Location: The Stables Cafe, Heaton Park Manchester, M25 2SW
- Description: A free beginner-friendly, two-hour mini skills session designed to give you the confidence to get outdoors and complete your first walk. Learn how to plan your walk, navigate your route and make good decisions along the way. Book your free place on Parks2Peaks on 12 November
Hay Meadows of Heaton Hall: Yellow Rattle Seed Planting
- Date: 17 November 2026
- Time: 10am - 12.30pm
- Location: Meet at the Stables Cafe, Heaton Park Manchester, M25 2SW
- Description: Wildflower hay meadows are some of the most biodiverse habitats in the UK, but 95% of them have been lost over the last 75 years! We are doing our bit for nature and restoring the historic hay meadows of Heaton Hall. Can you help?
- There will be many opportunities to get involved, with different tasks across the seasons. This November, we will be sowing yellow rattle. All tools and seed will be provided.
Northern Lights
- Date: 19 November – 31 December
- Description: Northern Lights Manchester is a spectacular mile-long Christmas light trail set within the iconic Heaton Park, complete with our vibrant Christmas Village offering festive food, drinks and fairground fun. Travel through time on Manchester’s most magical light trail – where festive memories come to life.
- Website: Visit the Northern Lights Manchester website
Parks2Peaks: Walking Skills session with the BMC
Date: 21 November 2026
Time: 9.50am - 12 noon
Location: The Stables Cafe, Heaton Park Manchester, M25 2SW
Description: A free beginner-friendly, two-hour mini skills session designed to give you the confidence to get outdoors and complete your first walk. Learn how to plan your walk, navigate your route and make good decisions along the way. Book your free place on Parks2Peaks on 21 November
Manchester Mo-Run
- Date: 22 November
- Time: 8.30am – 12pm
- Description: MoRunning brings everyday people together with our focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! When you MoRun you will be inspired to acheive your goals, you will run with a smile on your face, you will meet incredible people and in turn help us raise awareness and fundraising for our partner charity Movember.
- Website: Visit the Mo-Running website
Run Heaton Park
- Date: 29 November
- Time: 9.30am – 1pm
- Description: Join us for the return of the Run Heaton 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Kids Race 2026 series on Sunday 29th November! This large park, just north of Manchester and home to a Grade 1 listed neoclassical 18th-century house, is the perfect setting for a fun day out. This offers the perfect backdrop for a Half Marathon, 10k or 5k run.
- Website: Visit the Runthrough website
December
Northern Lights
- Date: 19 November – 31 December
- Description: Northern Lights Manchester is a spectacular mile-long Christmas light trail set within the iconic Heaton Park, complete with our vibrant Christmas Village offering festive food, drinks and fairground fun. Travel through time on Manchester’s most magical light trail – where festive memories come to life.
- Website: Visit the Northern Lights Manchester website