Walkden Unique & Unusual Halloween Events 2026

31 unique & unusual Halloween events in Walkden and nearby

Autumn Plant Fair

Oct 3 – Oct 4

Salford

Specialist nurseries selling rare and unusual plants with Plant Heritage.

Autumn Wellbeing Mini Retreat

Sun, Oct 11

Worsley $$

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

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.

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 6 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 10 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.

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 7 mi

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

The Rave-Yard

Oct 24 – Oct 25

Manchester 7 mi Free

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

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 14 mi

Farmland bonfire and firework display running alongside roaming scare actors.

Autumn Plant Fair

Sun, Sep 20

Northwich 15 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 7 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 17 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 8 mi Free

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

Autumn Wreath Workshop

Thu, Sep 17

Wigan 10 mi $$

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

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

Thu, Oct 22

Newton 10 mi $$

Transform secondhand framed paintings into spooky art using provided supplies.

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.

A Ghostly Gathering

Sun, Oct 25

Runcorn 17 mi

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

Halloween Paint a Pot! @G2

Oct 24 – Oct 26

Marsden 21 mi

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

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Halloween Creative Party)

Halloween Creative Party

Thu, Oct 22

Worsley $$

Spooky craft workshop featuring canvas and pumpkin painting.

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 small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (Halloween Crafts - Paint a Spooky Canvas)

Halloween Crafts - Paint a Spooky Canvas

Thu, Oct 29

Manchester 8 mi $

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

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Autumn Wreath Making at The Moss Trooper)

Autumn Wreath Making at The Moss Trooper

Mon, Sep 28

Timperley 9 mi $$$

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

Autumn Wreath Masterclass at The Owls

Thu, Oct 1

Standish 11 mi $$$

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

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 17 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 25 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 26 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 Pumpkin Workshop at Lytham Hall)

Halloween Pumpkin Workshop at Lytham Hall

Fri, Oct 16

Lytham St Annes 28 mi

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

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins on curling vines, a red wheelbarrow, and a small wooden farm stand (Pumpkin Picking at Dunham Massey Farm)

Pumpkin Picking at Dunham Massey Farm

Dunham Massey 9 mi $

Vast pumpkin patch with over 30,000 pumpkins

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Autumn Pottery Workshop: Handbuild & Decorate a Halloween Ghost)

Autumn Pottery Workshop: Handbuild & Decorate a Halloween Ghost

Stretford 6 mi $$

Handbuild and decorate a unique Halloween ghost figure

Unique & Unusual Halloween Events this weekend Oct 23–25

Fri23Oct Seasonal Autumn Floristry WorkshopWorsley

Sat24Oct October half termManchester

Sat24Oct The Rave-YardManchester

Sat24Oct Halloween Paint a Pot! @G2Marsden

Sun25Oct A Ghostly GatheringRuncorn

thru18Nov Salford Ghost WalkSalford

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WalkdenHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties16 parties & tastings

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WalkdenHaunted Experiences14 haunted attractions

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

WalkdenHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment20 shows & screenings

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events in Walkden

Halloween events are scattered across Walkden and neighbouring towns. For headline attractions, consider major gatherings in Manchester, or if you’re seeking something closer to home, there are local workshops in Worsley.

Whether you prefer an outdoor tour in Manchester city centre or a family-friendly, free show in Warrington, these happenings offer different experiences.

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