Creative workshop led by playwriter Rae Mainwaring to explore personal 'bright places' and pockets of joy, open to everyone.
Halloween special edition of the weekly House of Disco student night, with live sax, house, disco and funk music at the underground cocktail club Coco Tang.
Free Halloween trick-or-treat evening across the University Park student halls in Nottingham.
Free face-to-face training course for practitioners and volunteers on supporting Black and minoritised survivors of domestic abuse.
One-off Halloween week club night from the Dirty Tuesdays series at Unit 13, free entry with a student card from UON, NTU or Lboro.
Open house day to tour the student accommodation building, meet the team and explore the rooms and social spaces.
Free informal padel and singing session led by Holly with Under the Bridge Project, for Rushcliffe residents aged 18 and over.
Free hands-on cooking and food-learning session run by Thermomix for children, with parents and carers, to explore seasonal ingredients.
Weekly Tuesday evening of board games played by the social group Board Gamers of Nottingham in The Navigation Inn.
Free Halloween festival with inflatable monsters on city-centre rooftops, a theatrical Halloween parade and a Spooky Safari on the monster bus.
Weekly Tuesday over-18s alternative night at Cucamara with emo, pop-punk and alternative rock and metal.
Weekly Tuesday live music night at Billy Bootleggers with The Damsens, Garrotte, Lil Percoskett and Scoundrel Found, free entry, 18+.
Free wellbeing walk for parents in the Sneinton and St Ann's areas, with a drink and children's time on the farm.
Creative wellbeing workshop using art therapy techniques to explore thoughts and emotions, for students living in University Park, Jubilee Campus and Sutton Bonington halls.
Free outdoor buggy walk for mums with babies and children of all ages, run by The Strong Mum Collective at Colwick Country Park.
Free community event where residents meet neighbours and energy experts to share experiences and get advice on home energy upgrades.
Free craft workshop for children aged 7 and over to try cyanotype sun-printing and leaf printing, recreating the patterns of Augustus Pugin.
Free Halloween Wednesday session by UON at the music and mixology venue Calluna in Nottingham.
Free, volunteer-led nature walk exploring hedgerow plants at Attenborough Nature Reserve.
Free open discussion workshop for theatre directors in the region, using Open Space Technology to set and run the agenda.
Free drop-in crafting workshop run by Pink Menace to make trans-positive flags and stickers, with materials provided.
Women-only evening cycling ride of 5.5 miles along cycle lanes and quiet back streets, suitable for all abilities, run by Women in Tandem.
Halloween all-nighter edition of Tuned, Nottingham's student night at Rock City, with a Day of the Dead theme, a silent disco and a 2-4-1 drinks offer.
Bi-monthly meet-up for over-18s writers and actors in the East Midlands where a submitted script is performed on the night and feedback is given.
Free panel discussion with young professionals from construction and the built environment about imposter syndrome, followed by a Q&A.
Weekly free session of board games played by all levels of experience at The Dice Box in Sneinton Market.
Free talk by historian Richard Gaunt on Lord Byron's connections with rebellion, marking the 200th anniversary of the Missolonghi Exodus.
Free evening marking Black History Month with a spotlight interview and Q&A from TV presenter and entrepreneur Scarlette Douglas, and the launch of the 'Start & Sustain' business support programme.
Free over-18s Halloween garden rave from Beyond The Grave with a graveyard of spirits ready to groove at The Bodega.
Free Russian-language seminar by Atomy about the company, its products and business model, with a 21-day challenge and prizes.
Free Halloween night at INK with a sign-up for pre-sale access, part of Club Ink's Free Halloween Week 2026.
Halloween club night by Dirty Antics, with wicked tunes and drinks, running from 8pm to 3am.
Working forum bringing together clients, contractors, consultants and researchers to examine how to implement Lean in construction projects and organisations.
Free family fitness afternoon with skating, football, basketball and games for all ages and abilities, run by The Outdoor Project and the Community Recording Studio.
Free Halloween-themed bingo evening run by Aldercar and Langley Friends (A.L.F.) in Langley Mill, with optional fancy dress.
Free night celebrating Black creativity, culture and achievement in Nottingham, in partnership with the Nottingham Black Creatives Network.
Free exhibition celebrating the life and work of Agatha Christie, with items from The Christie Archive Trust, at Nottingham Central Library.
Over-18s Halloween night of ghoulish games, petrifying performances and a devilish DJ set hosted by Marilyn Sane and Nana Arthole.
Live rock 'n' roll and blues night with The Jim Hammond Trio, followed by resident DJs until 3am at Billy Bootleggers.
Weekly Friday-night party with live bands and resident DJs at Billy Bootleggers on Weekday Cross.
Halloween-themed party at Billy Bootleggers where resident DJs play Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' on the hour from 11pm.
The Bierkeller Nottingham Halloween night of music and madness with DJ ALL, with free entry before 9pm.
Free, seated, wheelchair-accessible workshop for students of art, design and architecture to think of exhibitions and libraries as 'worldview machines'.
Adults-only double bill of puppet comedy by NCF Comedy, with Leon's Alien gameshow and the psychic show Slightly Psychic Cynthia.
Free afternoon of country, rock 'n' roll and blues by Borderline at Billy Bootleggers on Weekday Cross.
A pagan market with craft traders, live music, dance, storytelling and theatre, held on Halloween at Sneinton Market.
Free afternoon of upbeat swampy dirt-box blues from two-piece act White Beat at Billy Bootleggers on Weekday Cross.
Free history talk led by the National Justice Museum about Gallows Hill, Nottingham's former execution site, within the 'Agatha Christie: World of Mystery' programme.
Relaxed, family-friendly Thermomix session to make sauces, dips, preserves and other pantry staples without prior cooking experience.
Free 18+ ska and soul night with live set by Storm Warning, followed by DJs until 3am at Billy Bootleggers.
Free autumn seed social of the Notts Seed Network to clean and pack seeds for future swaps, learn about seed saving and meet local growers, with a light agroecological lunch.
Free bring-and-buy sale of second-hand board games, miniatures and accessories at the board game café Games Haven, with seller table fees donated to Mermaids.
Free youth social and games night run by West Bridgford Hub Youth for young people to meet, play games and socialise.
Halloween Aftermath club night, Nottingham's biggest Sunday party, with free entry before 11.30pm and 2-4-1 drinks before midnight.
Free live music session by A RABAH Group 2, titled 'The Christian C.O.V.E - L.I.P Program', at The Level Nottingham.
Free board game meetup run by the Board Gamers of Nottingham, with a selection of games to try and experienced players to teach newcomers.
Free group cycle ride linking three local bike-friendly bridges along mostly off-road cycle and tow paths, aimed at reasonably confident riders.
Monthly Bitcoin meetup with a talk on freedom tech and vibecoding, free pizza and Bitcoin merch at O'Connors Irish Bar in West Bridgford.
Halloween-to-Christmas night at Cucamara, a theme night at the Nottingham venue in Hurts Yard.
A series of drop-in sessions provided by Wellness in Mind to support mental wellbeing in the community.
Free drop-in session on gambling harm and its impact on mental health, finances and wellbeing, for Rushcliffe residents aged 18 and over.
Peer support group for Rushcliffe residents aged 18+ to explore their relationship with alcohol in a safe, judgement-free environment.
Free author talk by LC Winter, historical gothic writer and gardener, on poisons and crime fiction, part of The Crime Residency at Nottingham City Libraries.
18+ themed disco night inspired by Jamiroquai's 'Return of the Space Cowboy', with live sax, glitter girls, confetti and themed cocktails at Coco Tang.
Free women-only workshop on bike safety checks and puncture repair, led by Women In Tandem, with a free puncture repair kit for every attendee.
Free guided tour of a Victorian show-home that has been retrofitted with insulation, underfloor heating, solar panels and a heat pump.
Free launch night of the exhibition on Nottingham's former Cold War Regional Seat of Government, with photographs and video tours by Martine and Dan Billings.
Free professional development day for practice nurses, nursing associates, ACPs and HCAs working in primary care across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
Free networking event for entrepreneurs and founders at The Alchemist Nottingham.
Free monthly meetup for property investors, developers and professionals in Nottingham to meet face-to-face and discuss deals.
Free community party where neighbours and local experts share their real-life experiences of home energy upgrades, part of the EMCCA Festival of Retrofit.
Free guided walkthrough of the exhibition 'Sarah Cunningham: Midnight Sun' with artist Martin Clarkson, exploring the work of the late British painter Sarah Cunningham.
Exhibition pairing Martine Hamilton Knight's photographs of the Nottingham War Rooms with Dan Billings' immersive 3D digital recreation and VR experiences.
Free workshop led by artist Sarah Konudala to explore memory and identity through natural plant dyes and handmade block printing.
Women-only DIY workshop on fitting loft and floor insulation, part of the East Midlands Combined County Authority's Festival of Retrofit.
Social 5k run by Up & Running Nottingham followed by pizza and a live DJ at Working Man's Kitchen in Sneinton Market.
A gathering for the Man Club in Nottingham.
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Free Mandarin session with games and a keychain-making activity about the Dongbei region of China, part of the Nottingham Confucius Institute's 'Travelling in China' series.
Free craft workshop held at Dunkirk Community Centre on Montpelier Road in Nottingham.
Free 1990s-themed birthday party for the UK designer maker shop Handmade Nottingham, with 10% off in store, pop-ups and live portraits.
Community bonfire night with worship, hot chocolate and games presented by ARMY Youth.
A community event focused on healthy housing and winter warmth advice.
Free evening at BACKLIT to explore Nottingham Black Archive's holdings and make a wearable badge in a hands-on activity.
Free 18+ night of rock 'n' roll from The James Oliver Band at Billy Bootleggers, followed by the house DJ.
Dramatic reconstruction of the 1649 trial of Charles I, guided by two barristers, with the audience delivering the final verdict.
Free workshop for 15-25 year olds led by artist and witch Wingshan to make a portable personal altar inspired by Sarah Cunningham's paintings.
