Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Southport 2026

25 unique & unusual Halloween events near Southport.

Southport residents can find Halloween events both locally and within neighboring towns. Families seeking daytime activities might consider craft workshops in areas like Preston, while adults looking for evening entertainment may prefer ghost tours further afield in Liverpool.

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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 17 mi

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

Illustration of a boy holding a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street lined with lit houses, pumpkins and a full moon (Shiverpool Ghost and History Tours)

Shiverpool Ghost and History Tours

Liverpool 17 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 17 mi

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

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 13 mi $$

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

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Halloween 5k Herons Reach)

Halloween 5k Herons Reach

Blackpool 11 mi

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

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

Liverpool 18 mi $$$

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

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Frightfully Fascinating Workshop with Animal Teach)

Frightfully Fascinating Workshop with Animal Teach

Runcorn 25 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 (Autumn Gatherings Door Wreath Workshop)

Autumn Gatherings Door Wreath Workshop

St Helens 16 mi $$

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

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

Liverpool 16 mi $$

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

Autumn Wreath Workshop

Wigan 17 mi $$

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

Illustration of kids in costumes at a table with pumpkins, bowls of treats, and paper bats and bunting overhead (Spooky Stitching: A Halloween Embroidery Workshop)

Spooky Stitching: A Halloween Embroidery Workshop

Liverpool 18 mi $$

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

A Ghostly Gathering

Runcorn 25 mi

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

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 Lytham Hall)

Halloween Pumpkin Workshop at Lytham Hall

Lytham St Annes 7 mi

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

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, 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 10 mi

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

Illustration of smiling ghost figures and a small costumed child beside pumpkins and paint cups on a wooden table (The Craft Room Halloween Craft Night)

The Craft Room Halloween Craft Night

Ashton 14 mi $$

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

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Autumn Wreath Masterclass at The Owls)

Autumn Wreath Masterclass at The Owls

Standish 15 mi $$$

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

Halloween Rag Wreath Workshop

Liverpool 17 mi $

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

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Halloween Edition Botanical Watercolour for Beginners)

Halloween Edition Botanical Watercolour for Beginners

Liverpool 17 mi $$

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

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Autumn Pumpkin Arrangement Workshop at Hoghton Tower)

Autumn Pumpkin Arrangement Workshop at Hoghton Tower

Hoghton 19 mi $$$

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

Illustration of kids in costumes at a table with pumpkins, bowls of treats, and paper bats and bunting overhead (Autumn Wreath Making at The Hayfield)

Autumn Wreath Making at The Hayfield

Ormskirk 7 mi $$$

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

Autumn Plant Fair

Salford 27 mi

Specialist nurseries selling rare and unusual plants with Plant Heritage.

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.

Blackpool Ghost Walks

Promenade 12 mi $

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

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 17 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 14 mi $

Vibrant family festival celebrating Día de los Muertos traditions.

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

Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 34 Pumpkin Painting Workshop Southport

Paint a ceramic pumpkin and design an autumn tablescape with a cocktail.

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

Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 13 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 black cats under a full moon at dusk

Haunted Experiences

1 of 20 Journey to Hell Freak Nights Blackpool

Park transforms into a haunted attraction after dark.

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

Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 12 The Haunting of Blaine Manor Southport

Award-winning haunted house stage thriller set in 1953 England.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How should we dress for October outdoor events in Southport?

October is the swing month: afternoon events can be warm while anything after sunset drops fast, so the answer is always layers, base, zip layer, packable shell, plus closed shoes for grass and gravel venues. Toss gloves and a beanie in the bag after mid-October for night tours and outdoor screenings. Check the hourly forecast at event time, not the daily high.

How do we plan around lantern parades and night processions in Southport?

Stake out the route, not the staging area: arrive 30-45 minutes early at a mid-route spot with a wall or storefront at your back for kids' sightlines. Bring your own lantern or glow items only if the event invites it. Transit beats driving, since road closures wrap the route, and know the dispersal point so your group reunites after the crowd releases.

How can we volunteer or participate in Halloween events in Southport instead of just attending?

Community events run on volunteers, and signing up transforms the season: host a trunk at a trunk-or-treat, judge a costume contest, staff a festival craft table, or join a parade group. Sign-ups post in September through schools, libraries, and neighborhood groups, and shifts are usually two or three hours, leaving time to enjoy the event. Volunteering is also the best free ticket in town.

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