Halloween events in Greater Manchester

Spooky season is almost here, and whether you’re looking for a trick or a treat, Greater Manchester has a whole host of events to help you celebrate in style. For little ones, the city region is once again getting a bewitching makeover as the iconic MCR Monsters take over the roof tops and streets. There's also a whole series of spooktacular fun from pumpkin patches to free Halloween days, Halloween parties to spooktacular live shows. But this year, grown ups don’t have to miss out on the fun either with a series of blood-curdling events to help you get into the spooky spirit.

Here's a round-up of the most spooky and spell-binding events taking place across the city region this Halloween:

Free Halloween Days
Pumpkin Patches and Halloween Trails
Halloween Parties
Spooktacular Live Shows

Free Halloween Days

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Beware the MCR Monsters are taking over Manchester's roof tops and streets, from Saturday 25th - Friday 31st October. They're bringing free family fun to the city centre starting from Saturday 25th - Friday 31st October. Don't forget your fancy dress costumes.

25 Oct 2026 - 26 Oct 2026

Halloween in the City Weekender

Celebrate the arrival of Halloween with a weekend of monstrously good events. With the return of the MCR Monsters, live performances and fancy-dress fun, plus spooky DJs, storytelling and the spectacular Walk the Plank monster procession. Join in! Dress up! Party on! Follow @HalloweenMCR on…

Pumpkin Patches and Halloween Trails

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Pumpkin picking offers the perfect opportunity to have fun in the crisp Autumn weather whilst learning about nature and farming. This year RHS Garden Bridgewater is calling all pumpkin lovers to unleash their Autumn creativity at The Secret Life of Pumpkins. They can learn from carving experts Sand In Your Eye, and get up close to the fascinating creepy crawlies that get up and close to pumpkins with Zoolab.

Halloween half term at Science and Industry Museum

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Halloween half term at Science and Industry Museum

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Whether you’re looking to get into the Halloween spirit with some spooky science or prefer to swerve a scare in favour of family favourite experiences, the Science and Industry Museum is offering something for everyone this Halloween half term (Saturday 25 October – Sunday 2 November)…

Halloween Parties

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Halloween parties happening over Greater Manchester make the perfect opportunity to dress up in your best costumes. Boogie on down to Raver Tots at Freight Island for the most spooktacular indoor family dance party.

Spooktacular Live Shows

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Do you dare enter the spooky experiences Greater Manchester has to offer this Halloween? The legendary Gandey's Circus returns to the Trafford Centre filled with frights, delights and dazzling sites for the whole family. Or join in the ghoulish fun with Halloween cinema screenings taking place at King Street Townhouse Hotel.

Make This Halloween One to Remember

With so much happening across the city, it’s worth giving yourself time to take it all in. Start planning your trip now and be part of an exciting Halloween in Manchester!