Not long now until the scariest night of the year. If you’ve not got your pumpkin ready, head over to the Pumpkin Patch Hightown next week for a selection of reasonably priced pumpkins and gourds – with a range of seasonal accessories and artisan weekend markets (CLOSED 25 OCT – due to high winds).
And, if you fancy your scares early, there’s a Murder Mystery taking place tonight at the Oak Theatre in Southport.
Here’s what’s happening across Sefton as Halloween approaches.
Thursday, 29 October
- Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Location: Victoria Park Pavilion, Crosby
- Cost: £4
- Details: Join the Friends of Victoria Park to make and take spooky Halloween crafts. Children are encouraged to wear fancy dress. Refreshments are available and adult supervision is required.
Friday, 30 October
Halloween Event at Hightown Play Area
- Time: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
- Location: Hightown Play Area, Thornbeck Avenue, Hightown
- Cost: Free
- Details: Hightown Parish Council is running this early afternoon session for young kids and local families. Expect autumn crafts and a spooky trail through the park.
Halloween Event at Lunt Meadows
- Time: 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
- Location: Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve, Lunt Road, Thornton
- Cost: Free
- Details: Head down to the nature reserve as dusk falls for hands-on crafts and guided trails through the wetlands. A great way for children to explore local wildlife at nightfall.
SMEC Ghost Train (Runs Friday, 30 Oct & Saturday, 31 Oct)
- Time: From 4:00 pm
- Location: Rotten Row (next to Victoria Park), Southport, PR8 2DA
- Details: The Southport Model Engineering Club is running its miniature ghost train, taking riders through haunted tunnels with light scares along the track. Every child ticket (ages 3+) includes a mystery bag. £8 per passenger. £5 for under-3s/under 90cm.
Saturday, 31 October
- Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
- Location: Christ Church, Lord Street, Southport
- Details: A low-key, welcoming alternative to trick-or-treating in the town centre. Features light displays, craft tables, indoor games, and hot drinks for parents and kids.
Ghost Stories by Candlelight
- Time: From 7:00 pm
- Location: The Grand, 180 Lord Street, Southport
- Tickets: £40 per person (includes 3-course meal) | Book at The Grand
- Details: Set in the venue’s ballroom, this evening pairs a three-course dinner with live theatrical storytelling by candlelight.
Southport Market Halloween Bash
- Time: 7:00 pm – Midnight
- Location: Southport Market, King Street, Southport
- Tickets: Book on SeeTickets
- Details: An adults-focused party in the central food hall featuring a DJ, a live host, and a fancy dress competition. The market food stalls and bar will stay open late.
- Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- Location: St Luke’s Church, St Luke’s Church Road, Formby
- Details: An evening community gathering across the church grounds with lantern walks, food stalls, games, and gift bags.
Sunday, 1 November
Hocus Pocus Family Halloween Spooktacular
- Time: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm (split into two 3-hour sessions)
- Location: The Grand, 180 Lord Street, Southport
- Tickets: Book at The Grand
- Details: A family stage show inspired by Hocus Pocus. Kids and parents can turn up in costume for interactive games, music, and dance routines. Food and drink available to order inside.