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Mark the arrival of Halloween with a weekend of monstrously good events. Celebrate the MCR Monsters' 10th birthday with live performances, party games and fancy-dress fun, plus storytelling, spooky DJs, a birthday bake-off and the spectacular Walk the Plank monster procession. Free family events…
The MCR Monsters are turning 10! To celebrate, they're taking over the city's streets and rooftops for eight days of monster mischief this October. The city's much-loved trail of giant, inflatable monsters is back to celebrate a decade of fun. Find their hiding places across the city and…
The aliens have landed! Get ready for spooktacular science, hands-on activities and interactive fun, inspired by the Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos exhibition. Looking for spooky Halloween aliens, or surprising space science? Head to the Science and Industry Museum this October half term. Create…
Meet the Secret Society skeleton, become a curious code breaker, spin your own spooky story, and discover the trick or truth stories behind the Match Girls' Strike. Collect your activity sheet from the welcome desk and create your own spooky skeleton mask, inspired by a mysterious painting…
Pumpkin Patches, Halloween Trails and Magical Crafts
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Join in the freaky festivities at Gulliver's this Halloween with Fright Fiesta – a lively, festival-style atmosphere brimming with colour, costumes, and music. Full of fun and surprises, a fabulous day out with friendly frights and eerie encounters.
From 17 October to 1 November, enjoy a fantastic autumn day out with family activities at Chester Zoo. Look out for our giant pumpkin sculptures, take on the Top Trumps trail, and soak up the Halloween fun. Included with zoo admission, it's the perfect way to add a little extra adventure to your…
Families can enjoy Halloween-themed activities, including the Wicked Plants trail, spooky crafting, and insect workshops with ZooLab.
Join us at Chetham’s Library’s Mystical Magic School! Double, double toil and trouble. Fire burn and cauldron bubble! We call upon all young witches and wizards to meet our potion master, spellcaster, wandmaker and more, and spend the day learning about all things magic! What will you…
Pick your perfect pumpkin and enjoy a fun-filled family experience at Haigh this October. Get ready for some autumn family fun, Pumpkin Pickin at Haigh is back and in a new home within the Walled Gardens! Join us from 24th to 29th October 2026 and soak up the seasonal atmosphere as you explore our…
Experience autumn at Quarry Bank in a whole new way with the Scarecrow Festival. Set off on a fun-filled scarecrow trail and see how many you can spot along the way – from big to small, scary to friendly. Head to the scarecrow field for a variety of seasonal activities, perfect for enjoying…
It’s not long before Pumpkin Season will be upon us!!! Come and explore Cockfield's Farm HUGE Pumpkin Patch with thousands of Pumpkins of all different shapes, sizes and varieties. Every ticket includes a pumpkin! It's an awesome Instagram photo area, with a packed…
This October, Museum of Illusions Manchester will transform five of its most popular exhibits as part of its The Weird Wonders event. Immersive experiences receiving a spooky transformation include Spider Clone Table, the Bone Throne, Echo Cave and Web of Faces, creating even more…
Pick your perfect pumpkin this October Come down to the Farm to meet all your Farmyard friends, then grab a barrow and pick your own pumpkins from our field, there's an array of colours and sizes! Pumpkins start from £2. Farm and parkland entry tickets must be purchased to enjoy the…
If you’re looking for a family fun outdoor activity this October, consider visiting Brookheys farm, Dunham Massey Pumpkin Picking. We’re located in the heart of Dunham Massey, in a convenient location easily accessed by car or public transport not far from Altrincham. Our pumpkin picking…
Smithills Open Farm’s exciting Halloween events are back for 2026! Join us for Pumpkin Picking, Our Half Term Halloween Special and our spooky Halloween Fright Night. Pumpkin Picking Come and join us for our Pumpkin Picking extravaganza. Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th October Saturday 24th…
Autumn adventures await at Halloween on the Farm at Lancaster Park & Animal Farm. Pick your perfect pumpkin, enjoy family-friendly Halloween activities and meet the farm's resident animals as part of a fun-filled day out. With plenty of seasonal photo opportunities and activities for younger…
♂️ Come along to Reddish Vale Farm for a hauntingly good time this Halloween! Explore the farm, meet our friendly animals, and enjoy all the thrills and chills we have in store... TICKET INCLUDES ENTRY INTO THE FARM FROM THE SESSION TIME YOU BOOK NO DOGS ALLOWED IN THE FARMPARK SUITABLE…
Halloween Feasting
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Celebrate Halloween at The Ivy with the inaugural Little Monsters Breakfast Banquet – the perfect half term treat. Little monsters and their grown-ups are invited to enjoy a delicious breakfast, seasonal treats and plenty of spooky surprises along the way. Dine and enjoy for £32.50 for…
Halloween Macaron Decorating Workshop Join us for a fun and spooky evening of macaron decorating! We will guide you through simple and creative decorating techniques – perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. You'll learn how to transform delicate macarons into Halloween-inspired…
Spooktacular Live Shows
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🎃 Something wickedly spectacular this way comes...! 🎪👻 Dare you enter the haunted Big Top? Gandeys Circus returns, bringing you a brand-new, spine-chilling, and action-packed Halloween Spooktacular—a legendary show filled with frights, delights, and dazzling sights for the…
Something spooky is stirring at HOME this Halloween. From 23 October to 6 November, discover a packed programme of frightening films, chilling live theatre and family-friendly fun. Brave blood-thirsty horror double bills featuring Dracula, An American Werewolf in London and Shaun of the Dead, or…
Something spooky is coming to Bury soon with the ELR’s annual Halloween Ghosts Trains. Ghouls and ghosts are making a spine-tingling return to the East Lancashire Railway, 29 – 31 October 2026. Tickets are available to book now… if you dare! This year the seasonal spectacular…
Spooktacular October in the Jungle Creep into the jungle this October for a spooktacular adventure the whole family will love! Keep your eyes peeled as spooky spiders lurk around every corner and high among the treetops, with treats waiting to be discovered. With frightfully fun…
Help the Sea Witches and Warlocks save the seas! Discover the amazing tricks of sea creatures and earn yourself some Halloween Treats! • Meet a Sea Witch or Warlock • Enjoy cool photo opportunities • Visit our pumpkin patch • Fun activity trail and challenges throughout the…
Come and embrace your inner monster here at the MONSTER DISCO! Don’t be afraid, these monsters aren’t scary, they’re just misunderstood and want to party! Join in, have a dance and a boogie, or just chill and enjoy the vibes, the Monster Disco is for everyone. The Monster Disco is…
This October, step into a world of thrills, chills, and cinematic magic at King Street Townhouse. From family-friendly Halloween favourites and nostalgic classics to cult hits and spine-tingling horror films, our intimate private screening room is the perfect place to celebrate the spooky season…
This is a Baby Friendly Screening and is ONLY for parents, grandparents and carers attending with babies aged 12 months and under. This screening will begin at the advertised time with no ads or trailers. Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom sees the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm looking…
Join us at Graystone for an evening of Halloween games, challenges, crafts and spooky activities! Saturday 31st October | 5pm–8pm | £15 per person *spectators FREE, no ticket needed. Graystone will be packed with Halloween fun, including: Halloween Trail & Scavenger Hunt Mummy…
Get ready for a frightfully fun afternoon at Haigh Monster Mash, the ultimate family fancy dress disco at Haigh Woodland Park! Join us on for an afternoon packed with Halloween-themed fun, music and entertainment for all ages. Put on your spookiest, silliest or most creative costume and dance along…
Halloween Fun for Grown Ups
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Dare to explore Afflecks after dark? Back by popular demand, The Ghost Tours are returning this Halloween, giving you the chance to uncover the darker side of Afflecks' history, from spooky stories to reported ghost sightings around the building. Led by a spooky guide, you'll venture through…
Don't miss a unique evening of cosmic games, stellar performances and spooky surprises this Halloween. Explore the museum after hours at this adult-only event. Experience out-of-this-world performances from Manchester drag royalty, Anna Phylactic. Enjoy a cosmic cabaret with live vocals and a…
For two evenings only, join me for a special extended version of my Medieval Quarter walking tour. Beginning in the fading daylight and ending after dark, we'll explore Manchester's oldest neighbourhood through its documented history… and the ghost stories, strange sightings and…
Join us for an exclusive after hours chance to explore the medieval stone passages, secret staircases and richly panelled rooms of Chetham's Library. After the Library has closed to the public and the dust of the day has settled, we will be opening rooms and passageways that are normally closed…
KORN have announced their monumental return to the UK, as they are set to play across the UK in October/ November 2026, marking their first UK & Ireland Tour in over a decade. They will be joined by special guests ARCHITECTS and YOUTH CODE. Korn changed the world with the release of their…
Descend into the deep this Halloween as Sexy Fish Manchester transforms for Scary Fish: Vampire Tide. Taking place on 31 October, the gothic underwater takeover brings theatrical performers, mysterious characters, DJ entertainment and Halloween décor, alongside special Don Julio 1942…
Join us at the Blackley Forest Orchard for an afternoon of autumn festivities Celebrate the turning of the seasons at the Blackley Forest Orchard autumn gathering! Enjoy hands-on activities, connect with nature, and discover how our community orchard is growing. What to Expect Pumpkin carving…
Get into the spooky spirit at Medlock Square this October, with Halloween treats, cocktails and giant monsters taking over the East Manchester destination. From 24–31 October, spot The Medlock Monster as part of Manchester’s #MCRMonsters trail, before discovering seasonal specials across…
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Halloween in the City: A One-Day Itinerary
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What’s On at the Trafford Centre: Events, Attractions & Family Fun
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Trafford Centre might be famous for its shops, but for families there’s much more to…
Pumpkin Picking Near Manchester: The Best Pumpkin Patches to Visit This Autumn 2026
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Christmas Lights in Manchester: Where to See the Best Displays in 2026
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Looking for Christmas lights near you in Manchester? From city-centre displays to festive light…
Bonfire Night in Manchester 2026: Fireworks and Events
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Looking for somewhere to watch the fireworks this November? From free displays in…
