Best Halloween Events in Salford 2023 for Children and Families

Discover the best Halloween events for all the family in and around Salford for 2023. 

Knowing that we are always looking for the ‘Halloween events near me’, we have been on the hunt to help you out. 

We have found some great Salford Halloween events to keep your little monsters entertained. 

From Halloween trails to spooky festivals, Halloween crafts and lots more all around Salford.

Here are our top picks of Salford Halloween events so you don’t need to ask what ‘Halloween events are happening near me’. 

You can also discover: 

A whole host of Halloween events around Manchester here. 

Discover >>> bonfire night in Salford Here. 

Halloween Events in Salford 2023

Pumpkin Picking in Salford

Read More >>> Pumpkin Picking around Salford. 

Totally Gruesome Walkden

20th to 31st October 2023

Take part in an indoor Halloween Trail at Totally Gruesome. 

Make your way around the themed rooms, solving the clues before moving on to the next.

There are two trails to choose from and themes will include Coco – The Day Of The Dead, Jurassic Park, Pumpkin Party and lots more. 

Booking in advance is required. 

Read More >>> Totally Gruesome in Walkden 

Spooky Afternoon Tea Salford Museum 

Saturday 21st to Sunday 29th October 2023 

Enjoy a spooky afternoon this Halloween at Salford Museum for 2023.

You can enjoy a spooky afternoon tea for children and adults.  

The spooky selection includes sandwiches, spooky cakes, and scones, all while enjoying unlimited tea and coffee.

Children can choose from a selection of soft drinks. 

The afternoon teas run each day from Saturday 21st to Sunday 29th October 2023 except on Monday 23rd October. 

Booking is required and tickets cost: 

• £14.95 for adults
• £8.95 for children.

More information and to book places on for Spooky Afternoon Teas at Salford Museum see here.

Halloween Fun at Salford Libraries

Monday 23rd to Tuesday 31st October 2023

This year both Little Hulton Library and Swinton Library will be joining in the Halloween fun. 

Aimed at under 5’s with siblings welcome, there will be dressing up, stories and games. 

The event will take place at Little Hulton Library on Monday 23rd October from 9.30 am to 12.00 noon and 2.00 pm. 

And at Swinton Library on Tuesday 31st October 2023 from 9.30 am to 12.00 noon and 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm. 

The events are free and drop in.

For more information about the Halloween Sessions at Salford Libraries here.

Amazelab Potions Workshops, Media City

Thursday 26th October 2023 

Enjoy a Halloween special at Amazelab Potions Workshops. 

Little ones will be able to become master potion-makers as the mix bubbling brews to colourful elixirs. 

There will also be spooky surprises and fancy dress is encouraged. 

The event will run from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon. 

The event is suitable for children from 4 to 12 years old. 

Tickets to be released soon. 

For more information and to book tickets to the Amazelab Potions Workshops at Mediacity see here. 

Festival of Fright, Parr Fold Park 

Friday 27th October 2023 

Celebrate Halloween with a fun family-friendly spooky festival in the park. 

There will be entertainment, meet creepy critters, a Halloween trail and lots more. 

Entry is free 

Read More >>> Festival of Fright in Salford

Scream on the Green Parr Fold Park 

Friday 27th October 2023 

Taking place at the Festival of Fright, Scream on the Green offers a walk-through Halloween experience. 

There will spooky zones, special effects and scary characters. 

Tickets are required. 

Read More >>> Scream on the Green in Salford 

Free Mini Halloween Disco, Kargo MKT’s Media City 

Friday 27th October 2023 

Enjoy a free Halloween mini disco with Kargo MKT’s in Media City. 

Dance the day away spooky style with their enchanting witch DJ. 

The disco will run 10.00 am to 12.00 noon. 

For more information about the Free Mini Halloween Disco, Kargo MKT’s Media City see here.

Elm Bank Halloween Disco, Eccles 

Friday 27th October 2023 

Dress in your most spooktacular costume ready for Elm Bank’s Halloween Disco. 

You can expect:

• Louby Lou show, where laughter mingles with the mysterious
• Every little monster will receive a sweet treat bag,
• Halloween beats, as a creepy DJ
• Ghostly Apparitions and Creepy Crawlers
• Enchanting Surprises for All Ages

The disco will run 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm. 

Tickets cost £4.00 per person. 

For more information and to book tickets to the Elm Bank Halloween Disco Eccles see here.

Free Salford Scarefest, Salford Lifestyle Centre

Saturday 28th October 2023

Salford Scarefest is back for 2023 and it’s free.  

The event will feature: 

• A children’s disco
• Scare Maze 
• Carnival Games 
• Arts and Crafts
• Photo Opportunities
• Family Movies
• And lots more

The event will start at 11.00 am, the disco will run from 12.00 noon to 1.00 pm and the Family Movie will be from 3.00 to 4.30 pm. 

For more information about Salford Scarefest here. 

Kid’s Halloween Party at The White Horse Irlam

Saturday 28th October 2023 

Kid can enjoy a fun Halloween Party at The White Horse in Irlam 

You can expect:

• Fancy dress competition 
• Ghoulish games 
• Tasty treats
• Halloween fun .

The party will take place from 12.00 noon to 2.00 pm. 

Entry is free. 

For more information about the Kid’s Halloween Party at The White Horse Irlam see here.

Scream on the Green Halloween Party, Worsley – Sold Out

Saturday 28th October 2023 

Enjoy the Scream on the Green Halloween Party for a spooktacular evening of frightful fun.

The event organised by Grill On The Green will include: 

• Fancy dress costume competition
• Live DJ ,
• Kids Haunted Treasure Hunt 

Plus there will be some deliciously spooky food from Grill on the Green and quench your thirst with our sinister selection of drinks at the Bar

The event is ticket only.

More information about the Scream on the Green Event in Worsley here.

Free The Oddfellows Arms Family Halloween Party, Swinton

Sunday 29th October 2023 

Enjoy a fun family Halloween Party at The Oddfellows Arms in Swinton. 

You can expect: 

• Best fancy dress 
• Apple bobbing 
• Quiz
• Bingo
• Computer game competition
• DJ

The party will run from 2.00 pm to 7.00 pm. 

Entry is free. 

For more information about the Halloween Party at Oddfellows Arms see here. 

Halloween Party at Patricroft Conservative Club, Eccles

Sunday 29th October 2023

Enjoy an afternoon of fiendishly family-friendly Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

There will be a spellbinding Hocus Pocus Spelltacular show, where DJ Steve takes “stage fright” to another level and will include: 

• Kids buffet
• Games and surprises 
• Prizes 
• Disco 
• Fancy dress and lots more. 

The party will run from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm. 

Tickets cost £4.00 per child. 

For more information about the Halloween Party at Patricroft Conservative Club see here. 

Motive Dance Halloween Party in Eccles 

31st October 2023 

Join Motive Dance and Cheer for a fun Halloween Party. 

There will be: 

• Dancing
• Games
• Treats 
• Prizes 

The party will run from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm.

Tickets will cost £6.00 and include a goody bag. 

More information and to book tickets to the Eccles Halloween Party here. 

Free Halloween Trail, Walkden Town Centre – Not Confirmed for 2023

Follow the trail around Walkden Town Centre and keep a lookout for monsters on the way. 

Trail maps are available. 

More details about the Walkden Town Centre Halloween Trail here.

Discover More Halloween events in and Around Manchester 

If you are happy to travel further afield, there are lots more Halloween events going on around Manchester for 2022. 

From the big Halloween In The City festival to spooky farm visits and lots more. 

Read More >>> Halloween Events in Manchester