Charity Fright Night
Come along to the Mansion House for Halloween in support of Age UK! You’ll be in for a trick or treat with live entertainment, a hot and cold buffet, glass of prosecco on arrival and an unexpected surprise… Tickets cost £25, email laurawalton@aukmm.org.uk for details.
Halloween Parkrun
Head to Victoria Park in your best fancy dress and running shoes for its annual spooky spectacular parkrun. There’s a prize for the best costumes!
Living Faith Church Autumn Fair
The Living Faith Church fair has plenty of stalls to get your Christmas gifts, with bargain buys and children’s activities in the Church Hall. There will also be coffee, tea and cakes available.
Pumpkin Day
Astley Walled Gardeners host a Halloween pumpkin day! Spooky family fun including pumpkin carving or colouring, arts & crafts and a raffle. £3.50 per child includes a pumpkin to carve and take home, a drink, and a Halloween cupcake. Venue - Activity Room at Astley Coach House
Autumn Heritage Bus Running Day
Free rides around St. Helens on a selection of historic buses and visiting twilight zone vehicles. There will also be sales stands around the museum offering transport books, photos and model buses.
Apple Day
A day of apples takes place in the Walled Gardens! Join in with apple bobbing, apple juicing, toffee apple making and more! Free admission (charges apply for toffee apple making), donations welcome.
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.