Autumn is here and there's still plenty happening in Sheffield. Sport, culture, markets and of course some celebrations of the Halloween season. Here's a rundown of what's coming up.
Black History Month is taking place during October across the UK to celebrate Black history, culture and heritage. Find out what's happening in Sheffield and how you can get involved with event information gathered in partnership with the African Heritage Forum.
Lumino City screenshot provided by State of Play Games.
A new exhibition at the National Videogame Museum, taking you 'behind the screens' to reveal the art, creativity and people behind five UK-made videogames.
National Videogame Museum, Angel Street, Sheffield, 14 October onwards
A vibrant festival celebrating books, words and ideas, Off the Shelf is one of the UK’s largest literary festivals bringing local, regional, and international literary talent, media and the arts to Sheffield.
A weekend of music, art, technology and dancing at No Bounds as it crosses many genres and presents unique musical experiences in contrasting venues.
It involves visual art, poetry, film, talks, alongside DJ workshops, coding and music journalism.
RugBee the RLWC mascot at Bramall Lane
This epic tournament arrives in Sheffield later this month, featuring:
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29 October, Bramall Lane - Men's England v's Greece game
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4-13 November, EIS Sheffield - Wheelchair tournament, France v's Wales, Scotland v's USA, France v's USA, and Wales v's Scotland plus both semi-finals
Tickets for some games are still available, book now to enjoy world class sport live on your doorstep.
If you're inspired by the Rugby League World Cup coming to Sheffield here's how you can get involved in the sport locally...
Graves Park Animal Farm is bringing you all the spooky family fun this Halloween.
- Pumpkin picking and Nightmare at the Farm woodland walk, £5 per child
- Spooky Halloween Trail £1.50
- Free entry to the Animal Farm
No need to book, plenty of pumpkins are available each day.
Out Of This World returns! Come along and enjoy sci-fi, comic books, gaming, magic, illusion and Halloween at this weird, wonderful and wacky free event around the city centre.
Peace Gardens, Winter Garden, Tudor & Millennium Sq, Barkers Pool and Town Hall Square.
Peddler Market is back for it's 8th birthday! Expect great street food, craft drinks, music, art and more.
Kelham Island, Friday 7 October: 5-11pm, Saturday 8 October: 2-11pm
Soak up the atmosphere, with live music, street food, a tasty beverage, crafts, plants and more.
New to the event, 90 minute heritage cruises will be on offer at 1pm & 3pm!
Victoria Quays, Saturday 8 October, 12 - 9pm
Pollen Market is back with all things flowers, plants and nature at Castlegate.
Grey to Green Castlegate, Sunday 16 October, 10am-4pm
Shop small and local with Craft & Flea's huge selection of stalls and products including illustration, vintage bric-a-brac, plants, jewellery, sustainable products, food, ceramics, candles and more!
Sheffield Cathedral, Saturday 22 October, 11am start, entry £2.50
Tickets now on sale
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