Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Radcliffe 2026

33 unique & unusual Halloween events near Radcliffe

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 9 mi

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

Salford Ghost Walk

Oct 9 – Nov 18

Salford 5 mi

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

HALLOWEEN 2026

Sat, Oct 31

Manchester 7 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 7 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

Thu, Oct 8

Altrincham 12 mi $$

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

October half term

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Manchester 7 mi Free

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

Autumn Plant Fair

Oct 3 – Oct 4

Salford 5 mi

Specialist nurseries selling rare and unusual plants with Plant Heritage.

The Rave-Yard

Oct 24 – Oct 25

Manchester 6 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 6 mi

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

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Bonfire & Fireworks Night)

Bonfire & Fireworks Night

Warrington 18 mi

Farmland bonfire and firework display running alongside roaming scare actors.

Autumn Plant Fair

Sun, Sep 20

Northwich 18 mi

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

Illustration of a small guide with a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street with pumpkins, ghosts and a stone bridge (Haunted Manchester City Game and Walking Tour: The Pusher)

Haunted Manchester City Game and Walking Tour: The Pusher

Manchester 6 mi

Self-guided smartphone quest featuring 13 stops and coded puzzles.

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 21 mi

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

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Autumn Equinox Walk in the Woods)

Autumn Equinox Walk in the Woods

Mon, Sep 21

Manchester 6 mi Free

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

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (The Monsters of Rock - Alive in Halloween Special)

The Monsters of Rock - Alive in Halloween Special

Sat, Oct 31

Rochdale 8 mi

Thunder Hammer returns for a filmed live Halloween rock performance.

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 11 mi $$

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

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 11 mi $$

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

Halloween Paint a Pot! @G2

Oct 24 – Oct 26

Marsden 18 mi

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

A Ghostly Gathering

Sun, Oct 25

Runcorn 21 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 (Seasonal Autumn Floristry Workshop)

Seasonal Autumn Floristry Workshop

Fri, Oct 23

Worsley $

Flower arranging demonstrations exploring gentle practices and seasonal autumn foliage.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Halloween Creative Party)

Halloween Creative Party

Thu, Oct 22

Worsley $$

Spooky craft workshop featuring canvas and pumpkin painting.

Autumn Wellbeing Mini Retreat

Sun, Oct 11

Worsley $$

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

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 7 mi $

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

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 7 mi $

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

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 11 mi $$

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

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

Autumn Wreath Making at The Moss Trooper

Mon, Sep 28

Timperley 11 mi $$$

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

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 19 mi

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

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 29 mi

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

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 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 30 mi

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

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

Fri, Oct 16

Lytham St Annes 29 mi

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

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

Illustration of a clay kid in cat ears at a craft table with ghosts, pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Autumn Pottery Workshop: Handbuild & Decorate a Halloween Ghost)

Autumn Pottery Workshop: Handbuild & Decorate a Halloween Ghost

Stretford 8 mi $$

Handbuild and decorate a unique Halloween ghost figure

Unique & Unusual Halloween Events this weekend Oct 16–18

Fri16Oct Clay Pumpkin Candle Holders WorkshopReddish

Fri16Oct Halloween Pumpkin Workshop at Lytham HallLytham St Annes

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

thru18Nov Salford Ghost WalkSalford

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Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn

RadcliffeFamily-Friendly Fall Activities43 family events

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

RadcliffeHalloween 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

RadcliffeHaunted Experiences13 haunted attractions

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

RadcliffeHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment21 shows & screenings

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events near Radcliffe

Radcliffe's Halloween celebrations span from large city gatherings to more intimate local workshops. Expect pumpkin picking at dedicated patches, plus events hosted by theaters and garden centers across Greater Manchester and beyond. For those seeking a grand night out, major city events await, while closer to home, you can find ticketed experiences or free shows suitable for different preferences.

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