Friday and Saturday, Cotton Clouds Festival 2019, Saddleworth Cricket Club, Well-I-Hole Road, Greenfield

Cotton Clouds Festival returns in 2019 after a stunning sold out debut resulted in being shortlisted for Best New Festival at the UK Festival Awards.

Acts include The Wailers, Peter Hook & The Light, Reverend & The Makers, Ash, Alabama 3, She Drew The Gun, Tim Burgess and many more.

Saturday, Small Cinema presents Moomins on the Riviera (U), Oldham Library (performance space), Greaves Street, Oldham, 2pm

The classic characters head to the South of France for the summer holidays. Tickets £3 each – children get a free goodie bag with drink, popcorn and a treat, plus the chance to win the DVD to take home in our prize raffle.

Join in fun film-related arts and crafts in the foyer before the movie from 12noon to 2pm.

Saturday, Art Bites (Ages 0 – 2) Gallery Oldham, Greaves Street, Oldham

Saturday sessions for non-walkers and toddling babies are ideal for any little ones who enjoy multi-sensory experiences and don't mind getting messy! Enjoy a mixture of materials all safe for mouthing babies, in these special monthly sessions. Advance booking essential.

With the roaring success of our pilot Art Bites sessions Gallery Oldham is delighted to bring you the new, permenant, monthly messy play sessions for babies aged up to two years..

Each session will include lots of messy play areas, please dress for mess and bring a change of clothing. There is a selection of aprons available for parents, warm soapy water and lots of towels available too.

From Monday to August 23 Great Outdoors Week at Little Owl Farm, Lower Ship Farm, Grains Road, Grains Bar, Oldham, 11am to 4pm.

For Great Outdoors Week, meet farmyard friends. Enjoy Forest School taster sessions which include scavenger hunts, den building and outdoor photography sessions.

Monday,"Magic" Monday Family Crafts (Ages 4 – 11) Saddleworth Museum,

High Street, Uppermill, 1pm to 3pm, £3 bookable in advance.

With the “Rushcart” weekend taking place next week a team of volunteers have planned Rushcart and Morris Men themes to engage and inspire the children, including Make a “Morris man” badge, make your own “themed” hanging mobile, sewing crafts with clogs and ribbons.