Preston Unique & Unusual Halloween Events 2026

24 unique & unusual Halloween events in Preston and nearby.

This Halloween, Preston and surrounding areas have a host of events across different venues. From family-friendly craft nights and gardening workshops in Preston to theatre performances further afield, there's something to suit your mood.

Consider the FREE Spooky Show at Bents Garden Centre for a more accessible outing, or for those seeking a more adult evening, the Burlesque Cabernet Night promises a different kind of Halloween experience.

All Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Around Preston

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (The Craft Room Halloween Craft Night)

The Craft Room Halloween Craft Night

Ashton $$

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

Illustration of a vampire, a jack-o'-lantern character and a witch dancing on a glowing stage at a Halloween party (Comic Con World Halloween Blackpool)

Comic Con World Halloween Blackpool

Blackpool 15 mi $$

Blackpool pop culture convention featuring cosplay contests, wrestling, gaming, and Halloween displays.

Autumn Plant Fair

Salford 22 mi

Specialist nurseries selling rare and unusual plants with Plant Heritage.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Halloween 5k Herons Reach)

Halloween 5k Herons Reach

Blackpool 13 mi

Nighttime multi-terrain 5k with glow-in-the-dark arrows and mischievous marshals.

Autumn Wreath Workshop

Wigan 15 mi $$

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

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 19 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

Newton 21 mi $$

Transform secondhand framed paintings into spooky art using provided supplies.

Illustration of kids in costumes at a table with pumpkins, bowls of treats, and paper bats and bunting overhead (Autumn Pumpkin Arrangement Workshop at Hoghton Tower)

Autumn Pumpkin Arrangement Workshop at Hoghton Tower

Hoghton 6 mi $$$

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

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Halloween Pumpkin Workshop at Lytham Hall)

Halloween Pumpkin Workshop at Lytham Hall

Lytham St Annes 11 mi

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

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 12 mi $$$

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

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Halloween Pumpkin Workshop at Eden Tea Room & Galleries)

Halloween Pumpkin Workshop at Eden Tea Room & Galleries

Lytham St Annes 13 mi

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

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Autumn Needle Felting Day: Pumpkins & Ghosts)

Autumn Needle Felting Day: Pumpkins & Ghosts

Clitheroe 19 mi $$$

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

Autumn Wellbeing Mini Retreat

Worsley 21 mi $$

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

Autumn Wreath Making at The Hayfield

Ormskirk 15 mi $$$

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

HALLOWEEN 2026

Manchester 27 mi

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

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (NIGHTMARES BEFORE HALLOWEEN 2026)

NIGHTMARES BEFORE HALLOWEEN 2026

Manchester 27 mi

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

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 27 mi

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

October half term

Manchester 27 mi Free

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

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 30 mi

Farmland bonfire and firework display running alongside roaming scare actors.

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

Runcorn 29 mi

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

A Ghostly Gathering

Runcorn 29 mi

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

Blackpool Ghost Walks

Promenade 15 mi $

Final season of award-winning ghost walks with 'The Victorian Ghost Hunter'

Illustration of a small theatre stage with red curtains where a smiling ghost and a witch perform for a costumed audience (The Devil Wears Nada Burlesque and Cabaret Night)

The Devil Wears Nada Burlesque and Cabaret Night

Great Harwood 12 mi $

Devilish burlesque and cabaret show with a unique cast.

Illustration of a skeleton drummer, a witch guitarist and a pumpkin headed band playing on an outdoor stage at night (Dressed to Kill: 35th Anniversary Tour)

Dressed to Kill: 35th Anniversary Tour

Darwen 11 mi $$

Europe's longest-running KISS tribute band

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Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees

Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 40 Pumpkin Carving at Brockholes Preston

Pick and carve a pumpkin indoors on the floating visitor village.

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Illustration of clay figures in costumes and a floating ghost at a Halloween party with a punch bowl and glowing pumpkins

Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 15 Southport Market's Halloween Bash Southport

Halloween Bash with DJ, host, and costume contest

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Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and a black cat among bare trees at twilight

Haunted Experiences

1 of 19 The Great Victorian Ghost Hunt at Samlesbury Hall Preston

Authentic Victorian psychical investigation inside a haunted 14th-century manor house.

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Illustration of a small character with arms raised on a stage with red curtains, glowing lanterns and a pumpkin audience

Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 14 Halloween Magic Shows at Brockholes! Preston

Live indoor magic shows, spellcasting workshops, and games with Billy Sparks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 Preston?

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.

How far ahead should we book ghost tours and special events in Preston?

October is these operators' entire year: weekend slots for well-reviewed tours sell out two to three weeks ahead, and the final two weekends go first. Book September for peak dates, and consider weeknights, same stories, smaller groups, easier booking. For flexible plans, note the operator's cancellation window, commonly 24-48 hours, so a weather pivot doesn't forfeit the fee.

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