This autumn, Bury gets cosy in style. Warm up with delicious brews at Wax & Beans and Bloom, or tuck into hearty winter-warmers at The Firepit, West Ivy, and Alfred’s. The Rock and Mill Gate are your go-to spot for layering-season fashion – shop the latest in warms knits from Vanilla, H&M, Loofe’s and River Island.
For families and thrill-seekers alike, our free North Pole Safari Trail (8 Nov – 31 Dec), the Mill Gate Pumpkin Patch, Bury market’s Halloween Family Fun Day and East Lancashire Railway’s Halloween Ghost Trains offer seasonal fun. Film buffs will love the spooky screenings at Vue Bury, while music and art lovers can explore the Bury Festival of Art (11 – 12 October) at Bury Art Museum, Two Crows Art Studio and various venues across the borough and enjoy live gigs at The Met.
Autumn event highlights in Bury
Bury Festival of Art
Date: 11–12 October 2025
Artists across the borough transform local venues into creative hubs, with free workshops—from painting to textiles—and hands-on activities. Venues include Bury Art Museum and Two Crows studio at The Met.
Mill Gate – Pumpkin Patch and Free Workshops
Date: 30 October 2025, 11 am–3 pm
Come enjoy pumpkins, free decorating workshops (take your creations home!), and free face painting—perfect for family fun.
East Lancashire Railway – Halloween Ghost Trains
Date: 30, 31 October and 1 November 2025
Board the chilling and thrilling Ghost Train for spooky fun among flickering lanterns and ghostly surprises—fancy dress encouraged!
The Met – Beer Festival
Date: 7 and 8 November 2025
The Met’s historic Derby Hall will be taken over for two days by Bury’s beloved Beer Festival as we welcome breweries from across the borough of Bury along with their vast array of artisan and craft beers for you to taste, discuss and enjoy.
The Rock – Christmas Light Switch On Parade
Date: 8 November
To celebrate 15 years of The Rock this year, they’re lighting up Bury with their first-ever Christmas Parade and Lights Switch-On, brand new festive lights and you’re invited to take part!
North Pole Safari: A Magical Festive Trail Adventure
Date: 8 November – 31 December | Across Bury Town Centre
This Christmas, something magical is happening in Bury… Get ready to step into a story where you help decide what happens next! Our brand-new North Pole Safari turns the whole town centre into an exciting, interactive winter adventure for the whole family.
Autumn Events
Spotlight: Bury Festival of Art
Bury Festival of Art is back! On Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October 2025, venues across the borough will come alive with creativity – and you’re invited to join the celebration.
Over two exciting days, artists from across Bury will transform local spaces into vibrant creative hubs. From exhibitions to hands-on workshops, it’s a unique chance to discover, connect, and take part in the borough’s incredible artistic talent.
