Chester Unique & Unusual Halloween Events 2026

24 unique & unusual Halloween events in Chester and nearby

Painting & Prosecco: Autumn Fall

Fri, Oct 2

Chester $$

Guided autumn landscape painting workshop including prosecco and art supplies.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Painting in the Dark: Halloween Starry Night)

Painting in the Dark: Halloween Starry Night

Fri, Oct 16

Chester $$$

Paint a glowing Halloween landscape using fluorescent paints under UV lighting.

Chester Ghost Tour

Sep 1 – Nov 30

Northgate St

Night-time walking tour exploring haunted haunts and eerie historical tales.

Illustration of a small guide with a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street with pumpkins, ghosts and a stone bridge (Shiverpool's Auld City & The Dead House Tour)

Shiverpool's Auld City & The Dead House Tour

James St 15 mi

Haunted historical walking tour ending underground in Liverpool's oldest morgue.

Illustration of a guide with a lantern on a cobblestone quay beside a boat of friendly ghosts under a full moon at dusk (Shiverpool Ghost and History Tours)

Shiverpool Ghost and History Tours

Liverpool 15 mi

Theatrical ghost walks through Liverpool's historic streets, cemeteries, and morgues.

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

Bonfire & Fireworks Night

Warrington 17 mi

Farmland bonfire and firework display running alongside roaming scare actors.

Autumn Plant Fair

Sun, Sep 20

Northwich 19 mi

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

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

Thu, Oct 22

Liverpool 14 mi $$$

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

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Frightfully Fascinating Workshop with Animal Teach)

Frightfully Fascinating Workshop with Animal Teach

Mon, Oct 26

Runcorn 14 mi

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

Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (Spooky Stitching: A Halloween Embroidery Workshop)

Spooky Stitching: A Halloween Embroidery Workshop

Fri, Oct 16

Liverpool 14 mi $$

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

A Ghostly Gathering

Sun, Oct 25

Runcorn 14 mi

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

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Autumn Candle Painting Evening)

Autumn Candle Painting Evening

Thu, Sep 24

Liverpool 15 mi $$

Hand-paint four tapered dinner candles accompanied by seasonal hot chocolate.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Silvertree Wellness Autumn Equinox Tipi Sound Bath)

Silvertree Wellness Autumn Equinox Tipi Sound Bath

Sun, Sep 20

Nantwich 17 mi $$

Sound bath with sacred instruments held inside a nature-surrounded tipi.

Autumn Gatherings Door Wreath Workshop

Sun, Sep 20

St Helens 21 mi $$

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

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

Thu, Oct 22

Newton 21 mi $$

Transform secondhand framed paintings into spooky art using provided supplies.

Illustration of smiling ghost figures and a small costumed child beside pumpkins and paint cups on a wooden table (Halloween Rag Wreath Workshop)

Halloween Rag Wreath Workshop

Sun, Oct 4

Liverpool 15 mi $

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

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Halloween Edition Botanical Watercolour for Beginners)

Halloween Edition Botanical Watercolour for Beginners

Sun, Oct 25

Liverpool 15 mi $$

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

Autumn Plant Fair

Oct 3 – Oct 4

Salford 29 mi

Specialist nurseries selling rare and unusual plants with Plant Heritage.

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

Oct 26 – Oct 28

Congleton 28 mi

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

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

Sat, Oct 17

Lytham St Annes 28 mi

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

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Hope House Dark Run at Chirk Castle)

Hope House Dark Run at Chirk Castle

Chirk 20 mi $

Glow-in-the-dark 5k run at historic Chirk Castle

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 a candlelit ofrenda altar with marigolds and skull decorations as clay figures stand in a plaza at dusk (Day of the Dead Family Festival)

Day of the Dead Family Festival

New Brighton 18 mi $

Vibrant family festival celebrating Día de los Muertos traditions.

Unique & Unusual Halloween Events this weekend Oct 16–18

Fri16Oct Painting in the Dark: Halloween Starry Night

Fri16Oct Spooky Stitching: A Halloween Embroidery WorkshopLiverpool

Sat17Oct Halloween Pumpkin Workshop at Eden Tea Room & GalleriesLytham St Annes

thru30Nov Chester Ghost TourNorthgate St

Other Halloween categories in Chester

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

ChesterFamily-Friendly Fall Activities41 family events

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

ChesterHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties14 parties & tastings

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

ChesterHaunted Experiences19 haunted attractions

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

ChesterHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment3 shows & screenings

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events in Chester

Chester hosts the renowned Chester Ghost Walks, a highlight for those seeking local haunts. For an immersive, family-friendly outdoor experience a short drive away, consider the Halloween Family Trail at Delamere Forest.

Beyond these, explore various Halloween crafts and workshops throughout Chester and nearby towns.

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