Pumpkin Carving
Discover top tips about pumpkin designs and carving techniques this Halloween, and enter your creation in the Best Pumpkin competition! Ideal for children aged 5-12. Pumpkins are provided, booking required on 01695 622794.
WLLR Halloween
The West Lancashire Light Railway operates a limited number of Halloween trains after dusk has fallen. For more information, call 01772 815881.
Dead & Buried: Victorian Death Talk
Charlie Guy MA dispels the myths of death in Victorian times, and shines a light on some forgotten funeral practices, traditions and superstitions. Booking essential – call 01942 828128 or email wiganmuseum@wigan.gov.uk. £2.50 per person, includes tea and coffee.
Prescot & Odyssey CC Fireworks
A bonfire extravaganza is coming to Prescot this Bonfire Night. The bonfire will be lit at 6:45pm and a fireworks display begins at 7:30pm. Tickets cost £6 per adult and £4 for children up to 16 – under-5s go free. Tickets purchased in advance – email prescotandodyssey@gmail.com for details.
Astley Hall Fireworks
Chorley Council invites families to celebrate Bonfire Night with a stunning display and traditional bonfire! The bonfire is lit at 7pm with the firework display at 7:30pm. Free admission.
Standish Cricket Club Fireworks
Standish Cricket Club present a night of fireworks, with a bar/refreshments and children’s rides and attractions. Adults cost £3, children £2. Fireworks display begins at 7:45pm, and parking is strictly limited. For more information, go to www.standishcc.co.uk.
Quiz Night
Rainford Cricket Club presents a fun quiz night with brilliant prizes. Teams of up to 6 can take part, and entry costs £5 a head. Bring your own drinks and snacks. Call 07767441978 for details.
Blind Wine Tasting
Test your knowledge of wines and your pallet for a fun night with friends in a fundraiser for Rainford Girlguiding. Tickets £20.
Ladies Night
The Poacher presents Ladies Night! Prosecco on arrival, and some great stalls including Ann Summers, Avon and nails/beauty. DJ entertainment and games! Tickets £10 per person.
Voices of the Great War
An exhibition of Lancashire Voices in the Great War, including lessons on how to bake a trench cake. Family history consultants are on hand to help visitors find details of who served their country during both world wars, and an evening concert takes place from 7:30pm.