Halloween Events In Manchester 2026
Discover the best Halloween events for all the family in and around Manchester for 2026.
Halloween is always a fun time for families and this year it falls in October half-term in some areas of Greater Manchester.
We are lucky living in Manchester as there is lots of going on for Halloween to keep your little monsters busy. From the best places to go pumpkin picking in Manchester to the best Manchester Kids Halloween Parties and lots of fun spooky trails there is something for all budgets and tastes.
To help you find the best Halloween events to suit your family we have compiled a list of our top picks so you don’t need to ask what ‘Halloween events are happening near me’.
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Pumpkin Picking Around Greater Manchester
Get in the mood for Halloween with a pumpkin-picking session.
There are lots of places to go pumpkin picking in Manchester and across Greater Manchester for 2026.
Read More >>> Pick your own pumpkins around Manchester
54 Kids Halloween Parties in Manchester
There is nothing better than a fun Halloween party with the kids. If you don’t have the time to throw your own, you don’t need to worry as there are lots of organised parties throughout Greater Manchester and some are even free.
Check them out >>> Halloween Parties In Manchester
Halloween On The Farm, Lancaster Park Farm, Oldham
Saturday 10th to Thursday 31st October 2026
Lancaster Park Farms Halloween event is back.
There will be a Wizard School, Halloween Disco, take advantage of the lots of photo opportunities and win prizes in the fancy dress competition. Plus, all their usual farm fun will be included in the tickets.
You will be able to pick your own pumpkin and carve it, leaving the mess behind.
Plus, there will be a Wizard School, Halloween Disco, take advantage of the lots of photo opportunities and win prizes in the fancy dress competition. Plus, all their usual farm fun will be included in the tickets.
Halloween on the farm will take place during the weekends from the 10th to the 23rd of October, then every day from Saturday 25th to Friday 31st October 2026.
Tickets to the event cost:
- £14.67 for adults (no pumpkin included)
- £16.77 for children with 1 pumpkin
- £7.34 for children under 12 months with 1 pumpkin
More >>> Halloween on the Farm at Lancaster Park Farm
Gandeys Circus Halloween, Trafford Centre
Saturday 10th to 1st November 2026
This Halloween, enjoy a spooky show at Gandeys Spooktacular Big Top Show.
You can expect big production numbers that Gandeys are famous for.
You will be on the edge of your seat with excitement, rolling in the aisles with laughter, and hiding under your coats from the spooky thrills. Tickets required.
Read More >>> Gandeys Spooktacular Big Top Show Trafford Centre
Halloween Festival Reddish Vale Farm
Saturday 10th to Friday 31st October 2026
Reddish Vale Farm are offering a spooktacular time this Halloween at their Pumpkin Festival.
You will be able to head to the pumpkin patch, grab a wheelbarrow, grab a pumpkin, then carve it, leaving the mess behind.
There will also be magic wand making, Halloween games, a Witch & Wizard Magic Show and a chance to meet Jack Skeleton.
You can also enjoy all the usual fun of the farm, including meeting the resident animals, outdoor adventure play, including zip wires, a giant bouncy pillow and lots more.
They will also be offering a Moonlight Pumpkin sessions with extra spooky sessions in-store.
To book >>> Halloween Pumpkin Festival Reddish Vale Farm
Halloween at Cockfields Farm, Ashton Under Lyne
Saturday 3rd to Saturday 31st October 2026
Celebrate Halloween at Cockfields Farm Pumpkin Patch.
Children grab a wheelbarrow and pick their own pumpkin and carve it, leaving the mess behind, grab the perfect family pic in the pumpkin village.
The ticket will include entrance to the farm to cuddle the bunnies and guinea pigs, hand-feed the barn animals, have unlimited rides on the fairground carousel and lots more.
The festival will be running on weekends and school holidays in October.
Plus they will also be running an after dark event.
Read More >>> Cockfield’s Farm Pumpkin Festival
You can also check out our review of the previous festival here.
Toddlers Pumpkin Festival at Cockfields Farm, Ashton Under Lyne
Monday 5th to Friday 23rd October 2026 – Midweek
Along with the main Halloween event, Cockfields will also be hosting a fun Toddler Pumpkin Festival.
The festival will run midweek and offer the chance to pick and carve a pumpkin, meet the animals, carousel and lots more.
Read More >>> Cockfields Toddler Pumpkin Festival
Smithhills Open Farm Halloween Special
Saturday 17th to Saturday 31st October 2026
Enjoy a Halloween event in Bolton at Smithhills Open Farm, and they have lots of spooky fun in-store.
There will be a spooky sweet hunt, meet the spooky dressed staff, and Halloween decorations, and take part in the kids’ fancy dress competition.
The Halloween activities are included in the price of the general entry ticket to the farm, where you will find toy tractors, an outdoor play area, see the workings of a dairy farm, meet the animals, tractor rides and more.
They are also running Halloween Fright Nights with haunted tractor Rides, spooky woodland walks and more, suitable for over 6’s.
Read More >>> Halloween at Smithhills Open Farm
Little Scarelings Howl-o-ween party, Dobbies Marple
Saturday 24th to Friday 30th October 2026
Head to Dobbies Garden Centre for a fun Howl-o-ween party.
Guests can expect a fun and interactive event with just the right amount of spookiness, to celebrate Halloween in a relaxed setting whilst enjoying some tasty food!
The event includes:
- A spooktacular Halloween-themed afternoon tea
- Potion commotion: Stir, bubble and brew your own magical potion to take home
- Wizard’s slime lab: Where things get delightfully gooey
- Wand workshop: Sculpt your own magic wand
- Plus wickedly fun magical games
Adults will not be left out, as they get to enjoy a Halloween Cake and a hot drink.
It will run 24th 25th , 29th and 30th of October 2026
Tickets cost £17.50 per child and £7.50 per adult, and booking in advance is required.
More >>> Halloween at Dobbies Garden Centre
The Witch’s Potion Trail, Bramhall Hall
Thursday 22nd October to Sunday 1st November 2026
Head to Bramhall Hall for a spooktacular spotting trail.
Batilda, the resident witch, fell from her broom and has scattered ingredients everywhere. Your task is to find them all to make a potion for Halloween night!
There is a small prize if you find all the ingredients. Plus, you might even get to meet Batilda, our slightly scary witch!
Recommended for children over 3 years.
The trail is open on Thursdays to Sundays from 11. oo am to 4.30 pm.
Tickets cost £3 per trail plus online booking fee.
To book >>> The Witch’s Potion Trail at Bramhall Hall
Diggle Spooky Trail in Oldham
Friday 23rd October to Sunday 1st November 2026
Enjoy a fun, spooky walk around Diggle Village as you go on the hunt for spooky scarecrows.
Trail maps cost £3.00.
More >>> Diggle Spooky Trail
Broad Oak Halloween Hearts Trail, Didsbury
Friday 23rd October to 3rd November 2026
Enjoy a family Halloween walk at the Broad Oak Halloween Trail, Fletcher Moss Park, Didsbury.
Follow the map around Fletcher Moss Park to discover the Halloween Hearts.
Collect the trail sheet from the cafe; completed sheets will be entered into a prize draw.
More >>> Broad Oak Halloween Trail
Spooky In The Park Fun Fair, Heaton Park
To be confirmed
Carousel Fun Fairs will be bringing a fun, spooky event to Heaton Park in the run-up to Halloween.
The fun Manchester event will offer a whole range of rides from white knuckle rides to family favourites and children’s rides, with something for all ages.
If that is not enough, you will also be able to get into the Halloween spirit with a scarecrow pumpkin patch, spooky meet and greets and more.
Discover More >>> Spook In The Park Fun Fair Heaton Park
Spooky In The Park Fun Fair, Platt Fields
To be confirmed
Carousel Fun Fairs will be bringing a fun, spooky event to Platt Fields.
Along with a whole host of rides for all ages, there will also be a scarecrow pumpkin patch, spooky meet and greets and more.
Discover More >>> Spook In The Park Fun Fair Platt Fields
Spooky In The Park Fun Fair, Wythenshawe Park
To be confirmed
Carousel Fun Fairs will be bringing a fun, spooky event to Wythenshawe Park.
Along with a whole host of rides for all ages, there will also be a scarecrow pumpkin patch, spooky meet and greets and more.
Discover More >>> Spooky In The Park Fun Fair, Wythenshawe Park
Halloween In The City, Manchester City Centre
Saturday 24th to Saturday 31st October 2026
Halloween In The City is back for 2026.
This year, there is lots of monster fun in-store as huge Monsters take over the city.
Visitors will be able to enjoy the Monster Possession with puppets and a stilt walker, monster photo ops, and the chance to join team trick or team treat with fun activities.
Plus, you can dance away at the Monster Music Festival, and best of all, the festival is free!
Read More >>> Halloween In The City Manchester
Mad Professor Trail, Stanley Square, Sale
To be confirmed
The Mad Professor needs your help. He has pressed the wrong button on his time machine, and he has been transported to the Stanley Square Sorcerer’s dungeon.
Can you help him find all the ingredients he needs to make an invisibility potion, which will help him escape back to his time machine and back to his laboratory? Follow the map, ticking off each ingredient as you go.
Pick up your FREE trail map & activity sheet from Bean and Brush Art cafe, Stanley Square and begin your search. Complete your sheet and collect your Halloween treat from Bean and Brush cafe.
The trail will run from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm.
Plus, on Saturday, 25th October, you will be able to enjoy a fun Mad Professor show at 2.00 pm.
More >>> Haunted Hotel Trail, Stanley Square, Sale
Halloween Activities Quarry Bank Mill
Saturday 24th to Saturday 31st October 2026
The Quarry Bank Mill has some spooky fun in-store this October half term with Halloween fun as the Spooky Apprentice House is back.
Read More >>> Halloween Activities at Quarry Bank
Skellies and Wellies in The Garden, Tatton Park
Saturday 24th to Sunday 1st November 2026
Enjoy a brand new spooky trail at Tatton Park.
Head to the gardens and see the skeletons come alive with the rattling fun of Halloween! As you wander through the 50-acre gardens, keep your eyes peeled for bone-chilling skeleton displays, each one ready to tickle your funny bone with a rib-tickling joke.
Little ghouls and goblins are invited to don their wellies and best fancy dress to join the bony brigade.
You can pick up a free activity sheet and prepare for a day of frightful fun with the spooky guests in Tatton Park Gardens!
More >>> Skellies and Wellies in The Garden, Tatton Park
Discover >>> Pumpkin Picking at Tatton Park
Halloween Fun Fair, Trafford Centre
To be confirmed
Enjoy a day at the fun fair at The Trafford Centre this half term.
Not only will they have a whole host of rides, including a haunted house and ghost train. Plus, they will also have some spooky crafts and more.
For over 12s, there will be the first-ever Trafford Fright Nights.
More >>> Halloween Half Term Fun Fair Trafford Centre
Spooky Train Rides, Dragon Miniature Railway, Marple
To be confimed
Go on a miniature spooky train ride this Halloween.
Leave the spooky station, travel around the decorated track before entering the Halloween tunnels.
The train will run on 25th, 26th, 28th and 29th October and costs just £1.50 per person.
More >>> Spooky Train Rides, Dragon Miniature Railway, Marple
Merseyday of the Dead, Merseyway and Redrock
Saturday 24th October 2026
Merseyway and Redrock in Stockport have lots of spooky fun in store for Halloween with Merseyday of the Dead.
The event will be free and will take place at Merseyway Stockport and Redrock Stockport as follows
Merseyway – Skull Rock 12.00 pm to 3.00 pm
- A Day of the Dead Trail
- Halloween Craft
- Sugar Skull Glitter Tattoos
- Three Amigos
Redrock – Dead Rock 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm
- Mexican Games
- Mexican Folk Dance Group
- Dance with the spirits
- Day of the Dead Parade
- Slime Making
More >>> Halloween at Stockport Merseyway
Pumpkin Decorating and Crafts, The Together Trust Stockport
To be confirmed
This year, enjoy an indoor craft event for children and parents alike. Each ticket includes a pumpkin made of polystyrene (so your creations last forever!) per person to decorate, plus all the supplies you’ll need to create your spooky masterpieces.
There will also be Halloween-themed colouring, mask-making, and music or films to keep little ones entertained. Families are encouraged to come dressed up in costume to get into the spooky spirit.
Food and drinks will be available to purchase, and there will also be a raffle with some great prizes.
Tickets cost £5.00
More >>> Pumpkin Decorating and Crafts, The Together Trust Stockport
Dayglo Day Of The Dead Family Rave, Sale
Saturday 31st October 2026
Get ready to glow at this colourful Day of the Dead-inspired family rave in Sale! Families are invited to dress up, bring their best dance moves and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of music, dancing and neon colours.
Hosted by Our Kids Social, this family-friendly rave is a chance for children and grown-ups to get together on the dance floor and celebrate Halloween with a Mexican-inspired twist.
Expect plenty of energy, bright colours and family-friendly dancing, making this a fun alternative to a traditional Halloween event.
It will run from 2.30pm to 3.30pm and tickets cost £7 per person
To book >>> Dayglo Day of the Dead Family Rave tickets
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Spooktacular, Bury
To be confirmed
Join GMFRS at Bury Training and Safety Service for a spooky afternoon of fun.
There will be:
- Family-friendly activities for all ages
- Our famous interactive spooky walk-through tour
- Explore fire engines
- Enjoy food stalls
- Dedicated SEND-friendly area
- Prizes to be won
- Plus loads more!
The event will run from 12.00 pm to 5.00 pm.
More >>> Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Spooktacular
Halloween Outdoor Cinema, Joshua Bradley, Hyde
To be confirmed
Head to The Bluebell Suite garden for an evening of the family-friendly film of Hocus Pocus at 5.00 pm
Tickets cost £7 for kids and £10 for adults, plus a booking fee.
Read >>> Halloween Outdoor Cinema, Joshua Bradley, Hyde
Family Halloween Ghost Train, East Lancashire Railway
Thursday 29th to Saturday 31st October 2026
This Halloween, help East Lancashire Railway banish their ghosts, ghouls and monsters.
There will be tricks, treats and fun for all the family, but be warned, there might be a few surprises along the way.
Expect Ghoulish Ghosts, who can’t wait to sing some spine-chilling songs to you, to create magic spells and trick you into joining in the fun and the scares with them.
Read More and How To Book >>> Family Halloween Ghost Train, East Lancashire Railway
Adventure Forest Halloween Party, Trafford
To be confirmed
Join Adventure Forest Play Centre for a fun Halloween Party.
The party will include:
- 2 hours of play
- Fancy dress competition
- Face painting and tattoos
- Spooky gift
- Pumpkin Hunt
- UV Disco with glow sticks
- Party games with prizes.
More >>> Adventure Forest Halloween Parties
Walkden Boo Bash, Walkden Town Centre
To be confirmed
Head to Walkden Town Centre for a fun, free Halloween event for the whole family.
The event will include:
- Face painting by the amazing Andrea from Smudges
- Live characters including Wednesday & Enid + Jack & Sally – singing, dancing, games & photo ops
- Pumpkin decorating (take one home – limited to 50!)
- Halloween wreath colouring (also limited to 50)
- Spooky sweet stall + FREE juice & biscuits
- Best Fancy Dress wins a sweet hamper!
The event will run from 12.30 am to 3.30 pm.
More >>> Walkden Boo Bash Event, Walkden Town Centre
Halloween In The Square, Bramhall
Thursday 29th to Saturday 31st October 2026
Head to Bramhall Village Square for a fun, three days of spooky family fun as Halloween arrives at The Village Square by M, Bramhall.
Visitors can enjoy a variety of free Halloween-themed activities throughout the event, including face painting, mask-making crafts, pumpkin seed planting activities and a Halloween shop trail around the square.
Plus you can enjoy themed music and lighting to help create a fun and festive atmosphere for all ages.
A special Halloween Parade will take place on Saturday 31st October along with roaming walkabout character, who will be making appearances throughout the event.
More >>> Halloween In The Square, Bramhall
Halloween Storytime, Waterstones Altrincham
To be confirmed
Join Waterstones Altrincham for their Halloween Storytime event!
Enjoy some Halloween stories and colouring, ideal for approx 3-7yrs but all are welcome. Fancy dress encouraged!
Places are free, but you need to book by contacting the store.
More >>> Waterstones Altrincham Halloween Storytime
Halloween Trail, Torkington Park
To be confirmed
Enjoy a fun Halloween trail organised by The Friends of Torkington Park.
The spooky fun will start at the Bowling Hut, and the trail will cost £1.00 each (cash only).
There will be a prize at the end, and fancy dress is welcome.
The event will run 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm.
More >>> Halloween Trail, Torkington Park
Haughton Green Spooky Trail, Denton
To be confirmed
The Haughton Green Spooky Trail is back.
This family-friendly trail will take you through the woods wear friendly scares, Halloween decorations and lanterns await.
Tickets cost only £2.00.
More >>> Haughton Green Spooky Trail Denton
Half-Term Halloween Trail, Oldham Town Centre
To be confirmed
Join in the Halloween Trail around Oldham Town Centre.
To take part, you need to pick up a spooky hunt guide from the Market Hall or Spindles to go on the hunt for the Halloween-themed items.
Plus on Saturday 26th October, they will be running a free activity day from 12.00 pm to 4.00 pm, which will include:
- Face Painting
- Crafts
- Retro Arcade Games
- Spooky Performers
More >>> Half-Term Halloween Trail, Oldham Town Centre
Halloween Events in Salford 2026
There are some great Halloween events going on in Salford this year.
From spooky trails to a Halloween Cinema and lots more, there is something for all ages.
Read More >>> Halloween events in Salford
Tameside Halloween Events 2026
If you live in or around Tameside, there are a whole host of Halloween events to keep your little monsters entertained. From pumpkin picking to spooky events in the woods, parties and lots more.
Read More >>> Best Halloween events in Tameside
Halloween Events In Cheshire for 2026
If you fancy a trip outside of Manchester, there are some great Halloween Events in Cheshire.
From spooky activities, to fun pumpkin patches and Halloween trails, there is something for everyone.
Discover >>> Halloween Activities In Cheshire
