Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Ashton in Makerfield 2026

30 unique & unusual Halloween events near Ashton in Makerfield.

Ashton in Makerfield prepares for Halloween, various events dot the local calendar. From craft workshops to a FREE show at Bents Garden Centre, there are activities for different tastes.

If you're looking for a night out, consider Ghost Tours in Manchester City Centre. For a family-friendly day, pumpkin picking might appeal, though it's a drive away.

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Salford Ghost Walk

Salford 14 mi

Award-winning 90-minute adult ghost walk guided by Flecky Bennett.

HALLOWEEN 2026

Manchester 16 mi

Adults-only ghost walk through Campfield, Castlefield, and along the canal.

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and black cats under a full moon at dusk (The Secret Garden Cemetery Shivers)

The Secret Garden Cemetery Shivers

Liverpool 15 mi

Spine-tingling journey into the chilling depths of Liverpool's historic necropolis.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (NIGHTMARES BEFORE HALLOWEEN 2026)

NIGHTMARES BEFORE HALLOWEEN 2026

Manchester 15 mi

Adult ghost walk performance at Ordsall Hall led by Flecky Bennett.

Illustration of a small witch and a ghost performing on a theatre stage with a pumpkin, red curtains and a seated audience (Flecky Bennett's The Altrincham Ghost Walk)

Flecky Bennett's The Altrincham Ghost Walk

Altrincham 14 mi $$

Adults-only ghost walk exploring Altrincham's haunted history and historic pubs.

October half term

Manchester 16 mi Free

Hands-on alien crafts, stop-motion animation, and family sci-fi screenings.

Autumn Plant Fair

Salford 10 mi

Specialist nurseries selling rare and unusual plants with Plant Heritage.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Bonfire & Fireworks Night)

Bonfire & Fireworks Night

Warrington 10 mi

Farmland bonfire and firework display running alongside roaming scare actors.

Autumn Plant Fair

Northwich 13 mi

Browse plants with discounted entry to the gardens and free parking.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Frightfully Fascinating Workshop with Animal Teach)

Frightfully Fascinating Workshop with Animal Teach

Runcorn 10 mi

Meet snakes, toads, and other spooky creatures this Halloween.

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Halloween Wreath Making Workshop)

Halloween Wreath Making Workshop

Liverpool 13 mi $$$

Craft a faux-foliage door wreath with vegan scouse or chilli included.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Thrifted Ghost Painting Challenge)

Thrifted Ghost Painting Challenge

Newton $$

Transform secondhand framed paintings into spooky art using provided supplies.

Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (Autumn Gatherings Door Wreath Workshop)

Autumn Gatherings Door Wreath Workshop

St Helens $$

Craft a rustic autumn wreath using foraged items and dried flowers.

Autumn Wreath Workshop

Wigan $$

Craft an indoor autumn wreath using naturally dried flowers and foliage.

A Ghostly Gathering

Runcorn 10 mi

Guided ghost tour and paranormal storytelling across a 900-year-old site.

Illustration of kids in costumes at a table with pumpkins, bowls of treats, and paper bats and bunting overhead (Spooky Stitching: A Halloween Embroidery Workshop)

Spooky Stitching: A Halloween Embroidery Workshop

Liverpool 13 mi $$

Beginner-friendly hand embroidery workshop creating Halloween-themed decorative hoops.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Autumn Wreath Masterclass at The Owls)

Autumn Wreath Masterclass at The Owls

Standish 7 mi $$$

Includes prosecco, autumn snacks, materials, and a finished wreath to take home.

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Halloween Pumpkin Workshop at Eden Tea Room & Galleries)

Halloween Pumpkin Workshop at Eden Tea Room & Galleries

Lytham St Annes 9 mi

Create a large, super soft chunky pumpkin using pure merino wool.

Autumn Wellbeing Mini Retreat

Worsley 9 mi $$

Mindful meditation, somatic movement, nature walks, and seasonal vision board crafting.

Halloween Creative Party

Worsley 11 mi $$

Spooky craft workshop featuring canvas and pumpkin painting.

Seasonal Autumn Floristry Workshop

Worsley 12 mi $

Flower arranging demonstrations exploring gentle practices and seasonal autumn foliage.

Illustration of smiling ghost figures and a small costumed child beside pumpkins and paint cups on a wooden table (Autumn Wreath Making at The Moss Trooper)

Autumn Wreath Making at The Moss Trooper

Timperley 14 mi $$$

Hands-on workshop providing materials and guidance to craft a seasonal wreath.

Halloween Rag Wreath Workshop

Liverpool 15 mi $

Hands-on crafting session making festive fabric wreaths for doors or gifting.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Halloween Edition Botanical Watercolour for Beginners)

Halloween Edition Botanical Watercolour for Beginners

Liverpool 15 mi $$

Hands-on beginner workshop painting a step-by-step Halloween pumpkin.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Halloween Pumpkin Workshop at Lytham Hall)

Halloween Pumpkin Workshop at Lytham Hall

Lytham St Annes 22 mi

Craft a large, super soft pumpkin using pure merino wool.

Illustration of kids in costumes at a table with pumpkins, bowls of treats, and paper bats and bunting overhead (Autumn Wreath Making at The Hayfield)

Autumn Wreath Making at The Hayfield

Ormskirk 12 mi $$$

Hands-on workshop providing all materials to craft a seasonal door wreath.

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and a black cat among bare trees at twilight (Ghost Walk With The Mayor)

Ghost Walk With The Mayor

Congleton 29 mi

Tour historic spooky spots and dark alleys with Congleton's Mayor

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins on curling vines, a red wheelbarrow, and a small wooden farm stand (Pumpkin Picking at Dunham Massey Farm)

Pumpkin Picking at Dunham Massey Farm

Dunham Massey 12 mi $

Vast pumpkin patch with over 30,000 pumpkins

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (DnB Allstars Halloween: Liverpool)

DnB Allstars Halloween: Liverpool

Liverpool 15 mi $$

Massive Halloween Drum and Bass event

Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (Autumn Pottery Workshop: Handbuild & Decorate a Halloween Ghost)

Autumn Pottery Workshop: Handbuild & Decorate a Halloween Ghost

Stretford 14 mi $$

Handbuild and decorate a unique Halloween ghost figure

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Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees

Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 48 Wigan Pumpkin Patch Express Wigan

Take a train ride out to select and purchase pumpkins.

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Illustration of a Halloween gathering at dusk with a smiling ghost, costumed figures, glowing jack-o'-lanterns and lights

Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 14 Monsters' Ball Liverpool

Family-friendly Halloween party with a live DJ, games, and storytelling.

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Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and black cats under a full moon at dusk

Haunted Experiences

1 of 21 Gandeys Circus Halloween Spooktacular Trafford

Spine-chilling Halloween circus show staged under a haunted Big Top.

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Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a lit stage with red curtains before a crowd at night

Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 8 Murder Mystery: Halloween Special Liverpool

Interactive Halloween murder mystery with psychic investigation

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do we find free community Halloween events in Ashton in Makerfield?

Check the sources that don't advertise: library calendars, parks and recreation listings, neighborhood association pages, school and church flyers, and city event roundups, most published in late September. Trunk-or-treats, costume parades, pumpkin-carving meetups, and downtown merchant trick-or-treats are almost always free. Build a season list in one sitting in early October, because the good ones happen once and don't repeat.

Can we bring dogs to fall festivals and outdoor Halloween events in Ashton in Makerfield?

Check each event, since policies split evenly: many street festivals and brewery events welcome leashed dogs, while farms, food-focused markets, and anything with livestock usually prohibit them. If dogs are welcome, bring water and a mat, skip the costume unless your dog genuinely tolerates it, and be honest about crowd stress. Some events run dedicated dog costume parades, the best of both worlds.

How do we stay safe on nighttime tours and events in Ashton in Makerfield?

The mundane stuff outranks the spooky stuff: watch curbs and cobblestones in the dark, keep phones charged with the meeting point saved offline, and stay with the group between stops rather than lagging for photos. Stick to well-reviewed operators whose routes stay in trafficked areas. Going solo? Share the tour name and end time with someone, standard night-out practice.

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