It’s September and there are lots of fun events taking place across Rotherham.
Rotherham Show
Rotherham’s largest cultural festival is to return with old favourites plus new attractions on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 September.
Taking place, as usual, in the beautiful surroundings of Clifton Park, bringing a vibrant mix of music, dance, theatre and comedy, places to play and rest, blooms, bakes and much more. Entry to the show, which runs from 11am to 5pm each day, is free.
Read more, here.
For event updates follow Rotherham Show Facebook page.
Events Include
- Saturday 2, 9, 16 and 30 September, 9am, Rother Valley ParkRun at Rother Valley Country Park - a 5K Run for beginners to experienced runners, all welcome. The 5K distance is great for
- those starting on the couch to 5K to meet new people and volunteer. Please arrive between 8:15am and 8:45am so you don’t miss the start. Please register online with ParkRun before you first come along to take part, don't forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode. Normal Parking charges for the park apply. To volunteer please email: rothervalley@parkrun.com
- Saturday 9, 16, 23 and 30 September, 9am, Rotherham parkrun, Clifton Park
- Sunday 17 September at 10am to 4pm – Quality Market event at Rother Valley Country Park. Over 20 stalls including Artisan food, clothing and accessories, handmade gifts, Halloween and Christmas decorations, axe throwing, and face painting and much more. Find out more, here.
- Keppel's Column Tours tickets will be releasing more dates throughout the year. Keep an eye on social media for the latest details on the Clifton Park Museum Facebook page.
Rotherham Civic Theatre
- Friday 8 September at 7.30pm – A night at the Proms. Book your tickets, here.
- Tuesday 12 to Saturday 16 September at 7.15pm – High School Musical. Book your tickets, here.
- Tuesday 19 to Friday 22 September at 7.30pm – Shafted. Book your tickets, here.
- Saturday 23 September at 4pm – Prince Naseeb. Book your tickets, here.
- Sunday 24 September at 7.30pm – Emerald Storm. Book your tickets, here.
- Thursday 28 September at 7.30pm – I’m Muslamic don’t panik. Book your tickets, here.
- Friday 29 September at 7.30pm – The Bon Jovi Experience. Book your tickets, here.
- Saturday 30 September – War of the Worlds (on a budget). Book your tickets, here.
Rotherham Libraries Events
Dinnington Library and Neighbourhood Hub
- Saturday 2 September at 10.30am to 11am - Summer Reading Challenge Presentation Day
- Monday 11 to Saturday 16 September, all day - Celebrate the work of Roald Dahl with us! Colouring, writing activities and a treasure hunt available all week.
Maltby Library and Neighbourhood Hub
- Friday 8 September at 11.15am - Mini Melodies, a fantastic way to stimulate and engage children from 0-5 years via music making, live music and creative movement. No Pre Booking required, just turn up at Maltby Library. £4 per session
Mowbray Gardens Library and Neighbourhood Hub
- Thursday 14 - Saturday 30 September - The Bare Project. Outdoor installation featuring artists, musicians, chefs, makers, activists and more. Delivering a wide mix of workshops, walks, performances, talks, artworks, meals and meditations.
Rawmarsh Library and Neighbourhood Hub
- Saturday 30 September 2023 at 10.30am to 11.30am - Saturday Crafts - The north wind is blowing and the Autumn leaves are flowing. Drop in to Rawmarsh Library and Neighbourhood Hub for our free Autumn themed children's craft session. Suitable for ages 3-12 years.
- Wednesday 13 September 3.30pm to 4.45pm - Watch out, watch out the croc's about - Drop in to Rawmarsh Library and Neighbourhood Hub for our free Roald Dahl children's craft session. Make a crocodile craft and take part in our Roald Dahl trail. Suitable for ages 3 - 12 years.
- Monday 18 September 10am to 12noon - Spread the Word - Have stories to tell and words to be heard? Want to express these through creative writing? Come along to this free poetry session with Vic Leeson. No experience necessary. To book a place call 01709 255682.
- Friday 29th September 9.30am to 12noon - Macmillan Coffee Morning - Rawmarsh Library and Neighbourhood Hub welcomes you to our friendly relaxed space. Have a drink and a treat and please donate what you can. Any donation large or small will be greatly appreciated by this important and worthwhile cause. Drop in anytime between 9.30 to 12 noon for refreshments or anytime to just donate. Thank you.
Swinton Library and Neighbourhood Hub
- Wednesday 13 September, all day event - Macmillan Coffee Day - Swinton Library and Neighbourhood Hub welcomes you to our friendly relaxed space. Have a drink and a treat and please donate what you can. Any donation large or small will be greatly appreciated by this important and worthwhile cause. Drop in anytime between 9.30am to 16:30pm for refreshments or anytime to just donate. Thank you.
- Friday 29 September, all day event - Roald Dahl; Day All day drop in activity session and colouring sheets ''Life is more fun if you play games''.
Thorpe Hesley Library and Neighbourhood Hub
- Thursday 14 September - Roald Dahl Day. Free drop-in event throughout the day. Roald Dahl Themed display and fun activities to take part in at the library, or to take home with you. Puzzles and word searches and other Roald Dahl themed activities, suitable for primary school children. No need to book. Please call the Library on 0114 2457027 for more details.
Wath Library and Neighbourhood Hub
- Friday 1 September 10:30am to 12:30pm - Age UK Carpet Kurling & Indoor Archery – Free monthly social event with different activities each time. Call, text or email Kym on 07988 638355 or kym.gleeson@ageukrotherham.org for more information.
- Tuesday 5 September 10:30am to 12pm - Rothercare Consultation Drop-in session
- Tuesday 5 September 9:45am to 11:15am – ASC Consultation Drop-in session
- Wednesday 6 September 2pm to 3pm – Mini Melodies – Launch of our new mini melodies group. Charges apply.
- Monday 11 to Saturday 16 September – Candy design competition – To celebrate Roald Dahl Day on Wednesday 13 September we are holding a competition to see who can design the best candy wrapper. Grab a chocolate bar, lollipop or sweet template from staff and decorate it, giving it a clever name. Entries will be taken all week and displayed for everyone to see. Prizes will be given for the judges’ favourites in each age category.
- Thursday 21 September 10:30am to 12noon – Action On Hearing Loss – Free drop-in session held by the RNID to help anyone with their hearing aid needs (including repairs and advice)
Rotherham Libraries
Host regular weekly activities across the borough such as: Lego clubs, Rhymetimes, computer classes, knit and natter groups, advice sessions, craft sessions, readers groups and local history groups.
Rotherham Theatres
The Rotherham Civic Theatre has lots of entertaining performances taking place when the shows return in September.
For more details go to: www.rotherhamtheatres.co.uk
Rotherham Markets
For more information visit the Rotherham Markets website.
Opening times:
- General Outdoor Market: Monday, Friday and Saturday, 8:30am to 4pm, Rotherham Outdoor Market
- Secondhand Market: Every Tuesday, 8:30am to 2:30pm, Rotherham Outdoor Market
- Secondhand Market: Every Wednesday, 8:30am to 2:30pm, Rotherham Outdoor Market
- Street Market: Every Tuesday 8:30am to 4pm, Effingham Street, Effingham Square, and Howard Street
- Rotherham Bazaar: Every Thursday 10am to 4pm, Rotherham Outdoor Market
- Indoor Market: Monday to Saturday 8:30am to 5pm, Rotherham Centenary Market
For more events see www.rotherham.gov.uk/events or visit our Facebook pages at: