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Until Sun 4 October
Old Market Square
Goosey the Goose Fair goose has flown into Old Market Square – and is urging people to come along to say hello!
The eight-foot figure is the emblem of Nottingham’s famous annual event, which had to be cancelled last month because of Covid-related social-distancing restrictions.
She usually announces that Nottingham’s longest-running and most popular event is under way by taking pride of place on what’s known locally as Goose Fair Roundabout in Mansfield Road, close to the Goose Fair site on The Forest Recreation Ground.
It would have been the 729th Goose Fair and is only the ninth time in history it has been called off, including in 1646 due to the Bubonic Plague and during the First and Second World Wars.
However, Goosey didn’t want 2020 to pass without at least a nod to what Nottingham people would normally be looking forward to at this time of year.
Goosey will sit proudly atop her specially-made plinth until Sunday and she’s hoping to meet as many people as possible in the coming days.
Members of the public are invited – adhering to social distancing – to visit Old Market Square to see her and pose for a selfie. These can then be uploaded on to social media with the hashtags #Honk and #IMetGoosey.
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 Fri 27 November 2020 to Weds 6 January 2021
Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
Wollaton Hall will host its first magical Christmas lights trail this year, as the formal gardens are transformed into an enchanted light spectacle, Christmas at Wollaton.
10% off if you live in the city - As the Nottingham residents discount has been so popular, organisers have decided to leave it open for Nottingham City residents to enjoy for a while longer.
It may come to a close at some stage, but for now, it’s there ready as an option. Nothing like a little extra bonus just after pay day!
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 Until Sat 31 OctoberÂ
Various venues
October is Black History Month where we celebrate the contribution, history and culture of black people in the UK
We can relate to our collective history all year round, however Black History Month helps us all to focus on important contributions that perhaps in years gone by were not fully recognised and given the degree of prominence that they should have been.Â
There is a great range of events taking place across the city for people to take part in.Â
These include debate and discussion, spoken word events, music, plays and more.
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 Sat 17 October
Metronome
Just the Tonic has a reputation for the best comedy line ups in the country... you can be sure you are getting one of the best nights in town...
COMING UP:
Saturday 17 October
Simon Brodkin - “There aren’t many better comedians to turn to” The Daily Telegraph
The creator and performer of Lee Nelson... back doing his own stuff. It's a very funny beneath that very funny character. Come enjoy!
Leo Kearse - Scottish Comedian of the Year. 'Kearse is seriously good. Quick, funny, smart and to the point...hilarious' The Scotsman
Good Kids - "A really fab little sketch act." Joe Lycett
Robin Morgan - "wonderfully cheeky and engaging" (Three Weeks). Cheeky bloke... a laugh on a night out type of person
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 Sat 3 October
Online - Free event
Nottingham City Libraries introduces Family Theatre from Home where every Saturday at 2pm on their library Facebook page a new link will appear to publicly available royalty-free family theatre shows.Â
The next show is Anansi the Spider Re-spun, created and directed by Justin Audibert. This popular, fun digital theatre experience, featuring music, song and humour is an exciting new adventure for ages 3 – 8 and is here as part of celebrations for Black History Month this October.
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Until Fri 6 November
City Centre
Created in partnership with Wild in Art and a selection of artists; the Wise Owls are each a piece of beautiful of art in their own right. There are 10 owls to discover around the city, complete with informative plaques detailing the inspiration behind the artwork.
Every owl is the proud owner of a single letter. Find them all and crack the code to reveal the secret sentence of Nottingham's Wise Owls. We've left space on the map to take note of your findings.
How to take part
The Wise Owl Walk is simple, fun and completely free of charge to take part in. To get started all you need is a handy map and the spirit of adventure! Pick up a free map from any participating venues or download a copy.
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 This city-wide music project is now complete and the full set of Nottingham Stories for this event are now available to enjoy at home.
You can see the entire series online at the event website
Coming up: Free online event
Nottingham Stories: Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason
Weds 7 October
What does it take to raise a family of musical prodigies? Join us for an interview with the amazing Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason, Nottingham resident and mother of the renowned Kanneh-Mason siblings.
She talks with NCMF Director Carmen Flores about her new book, “House of Music: Raising the Kanneh-Masons”: her story of being a parent and leading with courage, determination, and love.
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 Mon 19 October to Mon 9 November
Nottingham Playhouse
Nottingham Playhouse Unlocked festival includes a brand new play from James Graham, ghostly tales from Mark Gatliss that are perfect for Hallowe'en, stunning music from the best in the West End, and the cream of
the crop of East Midlands writers and theatre makers.
For each show, a limited number of in-person tickets will be available, or you can buy a digital ticket to watch the shows online from the comfort of your own home
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 Fri 23- Sat 24 October
Nottingham Playhouse
A love story for today.
Two people. One perfect date. And then, the world collapses…
Ashley and Morgan both think they’ve found The One after years of break-ups, ghosting, and swiping left. Now butterflies, a million things in common, and embarrassing fantasies about the future.
Then, a national lockdown is announced and they’re faced with an impossible and urgent decision – quarantine apart? Or isolate together?
Bubble is part of the Nottingham Playhouse Unlocked festival of live and livestreamed shows.Â
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 Fri 30 October to Sun 1 November
Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
Halloween Week is coming to Nottingham with a host of classic and cult movies for you!
LIMITED places are available so buy your tickets below while you still can!
Wrap up warm, bring some blankets and prepare for a scare!
Psychological scares with The Shining (15), witchy goings on with Hocus Pocus (PG ) (Pictured), Vampire tales with The Lost Boys (15) and supernatural shindigs with 80s favourite Ghostbusters (PG)
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