Manchester's Christmas Markets have opened for the season, with more than 200 stalls across ten locations in the city centre. The markets feature bratwurst, gluhwein, fairground rides and the return of the giant 'Zippy' santa.
Fireworks and Remembrance events
Following Bonfire Night during the week, more firework demonstrations are planned this weekend. The council is putting on free, family-friendly events at Heaton Park, Platt Fields and Wythenshawe Park on Saturday night (November 7), with additional events across the city-region.
Remembrance Day will take place on Sunday, with parades, services and events across Greater Manchester to mark the occasion.
Fashion and music highlights
The Good Clothes Show, described as the UK's largest independent fashion fair, returns to Manchester Central this weekend (November 7-8). It features top brands, pre-loved and vintage outfits, along with catwalks, panel discussions, market stalls and a podcast recording with Leigh Francis.
La Discothèque will take over all five rooms of The Warehouse Project for a 10th anniversary party. The line-up includes Basement Jaxx, Groove Armada, Annie Mac, Jayda G, Krystal Klear b2b Gerd Janson, DJ Spinna, Crazy P, BRIDGE and more. It runs from 6pm to 2.30am, with tickets from £44.45.
Diwali and family activities
Diwali, one of the biggest Hindu festivals of the year, takes place this weekend, with its main day on Sunday (November 8). Events include lantern making workshops at Kargo MKT in Salford Quays, feasting lunches at Lily's in Ashton, and a series of South Asian films at several VUE cinemas.
Manchester City has opened its flagship three-floor PUMA store outside Etihad Stadium. On Saturday, from 9.30am to 4pm, there will be interactive games in the Kids Fanzone and the chance to get a picture with City's trophies. On Sunday, from 11am to 4pm, there will be another chance to see the trophies, get face painting and meet mascots Moonchester & Moonbeam.
On Saturday night, the O2 Ritz will host a tribute night to the former Manchester nightclub Jilly's Rockworld, with original Jilly's DJs Mark, Dave Kelly, Nerissa, Chris Murphy, Matt R, Richard Dove and Scott taking over two floors.
