Blackburn Unique & Unusual Halloween Events 2026

Craft a floral arrangement inside a real pumpkin with tearoom refreshments included.

A challenging 13.1-mile road race through the Saddleworth countryside.

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

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

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

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

Specialist nurseries selling rare and unusual plants with Plant Heritage.

Spooky family dance party featuring DJ Ghostman and disco play sessions.

Genuine Manchester ghost stories and local lore told with theatrical flair.

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

Thunder Hammer returns for a filmed live Halloween rock performance.

Gentle woodland walk featuring storytelling and seasonal conversation with Hannah Kate.

Transform secondhand framed paintings into spooky art using provided supplies.

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

Halloween craft and painting session with all materials and guidance provided.

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

Full-day workshop crafting 3D wool pumpkins and 2D ghost pictures

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

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

Flower arranging demonstrations exploring gentle practices and seasonal autumn foliage.

Spooky craft workshop featuring canvas and pumpkin painting.

Cast a lidded pumpkin pot, mini pot, and coaster using Jesmonite.

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

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

Farmland bonfire and firework display running alongside roaming scare actors.

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

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

Paint spooky pumpkins, skulls, frogs, and other creatures for Halloween.

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

Devilish burlesque and cabaret show with a unique cast.

Europe's longest-running KISS tribute band