Sunderland Unique & Unusual Halloween Events 2026

27 unique & unusual Halloween events in Sunderland and nearby.

Sunderland glows with Halloween events. If you're after a captivating glass demonstration at the National Glass Centre, that's here. For a journey slightly further afield, consider the Newcastle Castle Ghost Tour. These happenings offer diverse experiences, from craft workshops to paranormal investigations, across Sunderland and surrounding areas.

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Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Autumn Equinox Sunrise Session)

Autumn Equinox Sunrise Session

Sunderland $$

Sunrise meditation, journaling, and charm crafting on Roker Beach.

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

Halloween Wreath Making at Souter Lighthouse

Sunderland

Craft a crescent-shaped autumn wreath using dried botanicals and mini pumpkins.

Illustration of three small ghost hunters with a flashlight and camera tripods in a dim hallway with pumpkins and a ghost (Ghost Hunt at The Barnes Institute)

Ghost Hunt at The Barnes Institute

Whitburn $$

Paranormal investigation with equipment in a historic Victorian building.

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Newcastle Ghost Walks

Newcastle Upon Tyne 10 mi

Guided walking tour of Newcastle's haunted history meeting at Castle Keep

Illustration of a haunted stone house with glowing green windows beside a foggy dock where a ship carries ghostly shapes (Till Death Do Us Part Ghost Walk)

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Till Death Do Us Part Ghost Walk

Newcastle upon Tyne 10 mi

Newcastle's original haunted walking tour through historic castle grounds and execution sites.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Halloween Handbag Hounds Pup Up Cafe – Glasgow 🎃)

Halloween Handbag Hounds Pup Up Cafe – Glasgow 🎃

Glasgow 8 mi

Spooky off-lead cafe gathering for tiny dogs weighing six kilograms and under.

Illustration of three hooded ghost hunters with flashlights and a camera on a tripod near a small ghost among pumpkins (Ghost Hunting at Maple Terrace Masonic Hall)

Ghost Hunting at Maple Terrace Masonic Hall

Newcastle upon Tyne 11 mi $$

Paranormal investigation inside a historic Masonic hall using ghost hunting equipment.

Autumn Craft & Makers Fair

Washington 6 mi Free

Handmade stalls, crafty workshops, and live community entertainment under one roof.

Illustration of two hooded ghost hunters with a flashlight and camera on a tripod in a dim hallway beside a friendly ghost (Maple Terrace Ghost Hunt with Spirit Seekers)

Maple Terrace Ghost Hunt with Spirit Seekers

Newcastle upon Tyne 11 mi $$

Paranormal investigation inside Northumberland's oldest purpose-built masonic hall.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Halloween Shopping Market)

Halloween Shopping Market

Stanley 12 mi Free

Dog-friendly indoor market featuring local stalls, face painting, and treats.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (BareBones:HalloweenLifeDrawing)

BareBones:HalloweenLifeDrawing

Stanley 12 mi

Atmospheric guided nude life drawing evening including a seasonal cocktail.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Floral Pumpkin Workshop)

Floral Pumpkin Workshop

Stanley 12 mi

Craft a take-home floral arrangement with a Halloween welcome drink included.

Floral Pumpkin Workshop

Durham 12 mi $$

Learn hands-on floristry techniques using your own pumpkin.

Illustration of kids in costumes at a table with pumpkins, bowls of treats, and paper bats and bunting overhead (Crafternoon Tea: Needlefelted Pumpkins Workshop)

Crafternoon Tea: Needlefelted Pumpkins Workshop

Sedgefield 17 mi $$

Craft a 3D felt pumpkin followed by afternoon tea.

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Wonderful Wreaths Craft Workshop)

Wonderful Wreaths Craft Workshop

Tynemouth 8 mi $

Autumn wreath crafting workshop designed for neurodivergent adults.

Illustration of a fall festival in a town square with a red roofed gazebo, striped booths, pumpkins and orange trees (Harvest Festival with Changing the Seasons Women's Circle)

Harvest Festival with Changing the Seasons Women's Circle

Newcastle upon Tyne 9 mi $$

First anniversary celebration featuring seasonal crafts, a shared feast, and meditation.

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Luxury Gothic Autumn Wreath Workshop)

Luxury Gothic Autumn Wreath Workshop

Newcastle upon Tyne 10 mi $$$

Craft a statement autumn wreath with preserved florals and gothic accents

Autumnal Faux Wreath Making Workshop 2026

Newcastle upon Tyne 10 mi $$

Craft a reusable autumn wreath using faux flowers and foliage.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles, pumpkin seeds and small figures on a wooden table under string lights (Stained Glass Workshop - Halloween Pumpkin)

Stained Glass Workshop - Halloween Pumpkin

Newcastle upon Tyne 10 mi $$$

Learn copperfoil techniques to craft a handmade stained glass pumpkin.

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Pottery Pumpkin Workshop: Make Your Own Candle Holder)

Pottery Pumpkin Workshop: Make Your Own Candle Holder

Newcastle upon Tyne 13 mi $$

Sculpt and carve a ceramic pumpkin tealight holder using pinch pot techniques.

Illustration of small clay figures carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles under string lights (Ghost Incense Holder Pottery Workshop)

Ghost Incense Holder Pottery Workshop

Newcastle upon Tyne 13 mi $$$

Sculpt and decorate a ceramic ghost incense holder with drifting smoke eyes.

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Autumn Sustainable Pumpkin Planter Flower Arranging Workshop)

Autumn Sustainable Pumpkin Planter Flower Arranging Workshop

Ponteland 16 mi $$

Craft a foam-free floral arrangement inside a reusable ceramic pumpkin planter.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Flat Lay Needlefelt Pumpkin Picture Workshop)

Flat Lay Needlefelt Pumpkin Picture Workshop

Spennymoor 17 mi $

Craft a 2D needlefelt pumpkin picture framed in a bamboo hoop.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Haunted Ghost Teacup Workshop)

Haunted Ghost Teacup Workshop

Newcastle upon Tyne 10 mi $$

Craft a glowing muslin ghost scene inside a vintage teacup.

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and a black cat among bare trees at twilight (Spectre Detectors - Ghost-Hunting Night)

Spectre Detectors - Ghost-Hunting Night

Darlington 27 mi

Paranormal investigation experience inside a nearly 200-year-old railway museum.

Haunted Night at the Museum

Darlington 27 mi

After-hours museum thrills with a ghost train and silent disco.

Washington Ghost Walk

Washington 5 mi

Guided ghost walk with paranormal investigators

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

Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 25 Spooky Clay Creations Kids Craft Workshop Sunderland

Children craft a clay ghost and pumpkin decoration.

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Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with a ghost above string lights, two witches by a table, and glowing pumpkins

Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 20 Clubland Halloween Sunderland Sunderland

Annual sell-out club night featuring bounce, hardcore, and club classics.

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Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, pumpkins and a black cat under a big pale moon

Haunted Experiences

1 of 15 Ghost Hunting at Havelock Towers Sunderland

Paranormal investigation with equipment in an 1886 former hospital.

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Illustration of a small ghost and a jack-o'-lantern performing on a stage with red curtains, watched by a crowd at dusk

Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 14 The Evolution of Horror Presents: An American Werewolf in London + The Fly Double Bill Newcastle upon Tyne

Presented by the UK's #1 horror and film history podcast.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do we find free community Halloween events in Sunderland?

Check the sources that don't advertise: library calendars, parks and recreation listings, neighborhood association pages, school and church flyers, and city event roundups, most published in late September. Trunk-or-treats, costume parades, pumpkin-carving meetups, and downtown merchant trick-or-treats are almost always free. Build a season list in one sitting in early October, because the good ones happen once and don't repeat.

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

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 Sunderland?

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.

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