Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near High Peak 2026

29 unique & unusual Halloween events near High Peak

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Oldham Halloween Half Marathon)

Oldham Halloween Half Marathon

Sun, Oct 25

Oldham 17 mi

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

HALLOWEEN 2026

Sat, Oct 31

Manchester 18 mi

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

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

Thu, Oct 29

Manchester 19 mi

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

Illustration of a small clay guide holding a lantern on a cobblestone street at dusk, with friendly ghosts nearby (The Original Stockport Ghost Walk)

The Original Stockport Ghost Walk

Sep 18 – Oct 20

Stockport 12 mi $$

Award-winning ghost walk with dark humor and historical tales

October half term

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Manchester 18 mi Free

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

The Rave-Yard

Oct 24 – Oct 25

Manchester 18 mi Free

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

Illustration of a guide with a lantern and a small ghost on a cobblestone street with pumpkins and ghosts at dusk (Halloween Ghost Tour of Manchester)

Halloween Ghost Tour of Manchester

Sat, Oct 31

Manchester 18 mi

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

Autumn Plant Fair

Oct 3 – Oct 4

Salford 24 mi

Specialist nurseries selling rare and unusual plants with Plant Heritage.

Autumn Plant Fair

Sun, Sep 20

Northwich 25 mi

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

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 18 mi

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

Illustration of a young guide holding a lantern on a cobblestone street with ghosts in house windows under a full moon (Halloween Sunset Guided Hike - Women Only)

Halloween Sunset Guided Hike - Women Only

Sat, Oct 31

Hope Valley 12 mi $

Features eerie storytelling and a stone circle along uneven moorland trails.

Illustration of small purple clay characters carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles and seeds (Clay Pumpkin Candle Holders Workshop)

Clay Pumpkin Candle Holders Workshop

Fri, Oct 16

Reddish 13 mi $$

Craft personalized air-dry clay candle holders with paints and embellishments.

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

Autumn Fabric Pumpkin Workshop

Wed, Sep 16

Ashton 14 mi $$

Handmade fabric pumpkin crafting workshop including materials and a complimentary beverage.

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Arise:Hallow Launch Evening 2026)

Arise:Hallow Launch Evening 2026

Wed, Sep 23

Woodseats 17 mi Free

Equipping local Christians to engage their communities during Halloween.

Illustration of a smiling guide holding a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street with ghosts and pumpkins at dusk (Hauntings and Highwaymen Tour)

Hauntings and Highwaymen Tour

Wed, Oct 14

Sheffield 17 mi Free

Historical journey through Sheffield suburbs, Carbrook Hall, and highwayman lore.

Illustration of striped market booths and pumpkin displays on a street with small clay figures under orange autumn trees (Launch Day Fall Fest with Bill Wood)

Launch Day Fall Fest with Bill Wood

Thu, Oct 8

Neepsend 18 mi $$

Book launch with fairground games, crafts, and a 90s slasher costume contest.

Moon Fest Sheffield 2026

Sep 25 – Sep 26

Sheffield 18 mi Free

Mid Autumn Festival celebration featuring themed installations and a night market atmosphere.

Halloween Paint a Pot! @G2

Oct 24 – Oct 26

Marsden 19 mi

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

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

Halloween Bath Bomb Making Workshop

Thu, Oct 29

Wakefield 24 mi

Hands-on fizzy bath bomb crafting hosted by Forever Fizz.

Illustration of a clay witch in a pointed hat laying out tarot cards at a small round table inside a candlelit tent (Samhain Special: Spooky Storytelling Evening)

Samhain Special: Spooky Storytelling Evening

Wed, Oct 28

Sheffield 18 mi Free

Spooky storytelling, live folk music, and a costume competition in Kelham Island.

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Create at Staircase: Fabric Pumpkins)

Create at Staircase: Fabric Pumpkins

Sat, Oct 10

Stockport 12 mi $$

Hand-stitched fabric pumpkin crafting workshop led by artist Caroline Coates.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles, pumpkin seeds and small figures on a wooden table under string lights (Autumn Wreath Making Workshop)

Autumn Wreath Making Workshop

Wed, Oct 7

Ashton 14 mi $$

Craft a reusable wreath with faux foliage, flowers, and handmade pumpkins.

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Halloween Crafts - Paint a Spooky Canvas)

Halloween Crafts - Paint a Spooky Canvas

Thu, Oct 29

Manchester 17 mi $

Paint a take-home canvas with guidance and provided supplies.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Autumn Equinox Heart Chakra Gathering)

Autumn Equinox Heart Chakra Gathering

Sat, Sep 19

Manchester 18 mi $

Seasonal intention setting, Heart Chakra meditation, and guided journaling in Manchester.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Full Harvest Moon in Aries Women's Circle)

Full Harvest Moon in Aries Women's Circle

Sun, Sep 27

Sheffield 16 mi $

An intimate women's gathering featuring guided meditation, journaling, and art.

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Coffee, Cake & Charms: An Autumnal Afternoon of Creativity)

Coffee, Cake & Charms: An Autumnal Afternoon of Creativity

Sat, Oct 10

Penistone 17 mi $$

Make custom charm jewelry while enjoying coffee and sweet treats.

Wakefield Ghost Walk

Oct 8 – Nov 18

Wakefield 29 mi

Guided evening tour starting with pizza at The Black Horse.

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 28 mi

Farmland bonfire and firework display running alongside roaming scare actors.

Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, pumpkins and a black cat under a big pale moon (Ghost Hunt – Strutt’s Haunted School House)

Ghost Hunt – Strutt’s Haunted School House

Fri, Oct 9

Belper 27 mi

Paranormal investigation with equipment inside a 1909 Edwardian school.

Unique & Unusual Halloween Events this weekend Oct 16–18

Fri16Oct Clay Pumpkin Candle Holders WorkshopReddish

thru20Oct The Original Stockport Ghost WalkStockport

thru18Nov Wakefield Ghost WalkWakefield

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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

High PeakFamily-Friendly Fall Activities41 family events

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

High PeakHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties21 parties & tastings

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

High PeakHaunted Experiences9 haunted attractions

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

High PeakHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment14 shows & screenings

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From major city celebrations like the Manchester Halloween Bash to more intimate workshops and guided hikes in local valleys, High Peak's Halloween calendar spans across the region.

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