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Southport if full of frighteningly fun things to do this Halloween and autumn half term break!
The mesmerising Day of the Dead Festival returns and a brand new 'Pokemon Go' style monster trail launches, plus spooktacular events and activities taking place around the town centre.
So check out our guide to what's on in Southport during Halloween, highlighting events and activities that are suitable for all ages.
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3D Character Trails
25 October - 2 November
Explore Southport town centre this Halloween by searching for moving monsters and ghoulish ghosts! Pick up a trail map, scan the QR code at each location and watch as spooky 3D characters come to life!
Day of the Dead Festival
Adventure Coast | 1/7/8 November
Each year, Adventure Coast Southport comes alive with the colour and magic of Día de los Muertos, a vibrant celebration inspired by Mexico’s iconic Day of the Dead.
Expect an unforgettable evening, filled with mesmerising stilt walkers and daring fire eaters, spectacular firework displays, and thrilling fairground rides suitable for the whole family.
Spooktacular Movies at Bijou
Throughout October, independent cinema Southport Bijou are playing a selection of family-friendly seasonal films and horror flicks.
Stop by to catch loveable classics like Ghostbusters, The Lost Boys, and Coraline. Those with a thirst for something more frightening will enjoy Halloween, Nosferatu, and Rosemary's Baby.
Treats The Atkinson!
The Atkinson is the place to be this half-term break. There's plenty for the kids to do, including crafty workshops and the roarsome Dino Tales show.
For adults, there is interactive comedy piece The Dark Room and the sweeping coastal stage epic SALT. Podcaster Isaac Hart also stops by to discuss the origins of the spooky season in his Halloween Through the Ages talk.
Family Halloween Party
The Grand | 26 October
A 'fangtastic' day of Halloween fun at The Grand, including live performances, games, and a fancy dress parade.
Halloween Slime Workshop
Southport Market | 29 October
Come along and create your favourite slime in this fun 45-minute session.
Starkidz Halloween Parties
Southport Market | 30-31 October
StarKidz are taking over Southport Market with a range of different themed, fun-filled parties, including the Pop Demons Bash and Beetlejuice Vs Hocus Pocus.
Halloween Disco Bingo
Southport Market | 31 October
Southport Market transforms into a haunted dance hall where boos meet bingos and the beats are to die for. Dress to impress (or distress!) because there’s a fang-tastic prize for the best fancy dress – think witches, werewolves, disco ghouls, and glittery goblins!
Halloween Activity Session
Harp Coffee & Games | 31 October
Pumpkin carving, Halloween painting models to take home, gingerbread decorations, and Halloween-themed family games.
Autumn Clothes Market
The Engine Room | 31 October
The Engine Room host their seasonal Autumn Clothes Market, selling high-quality, second-hand children's clothes with crafts, coffee and a screening of Disney's Coco.
'Fear By The Pier'
Silcock's | 31 October - 2 November
This Halloween, get a spooky kids meal, goody bag, plus a a game of Master Crazy Golf and a ride on Silcock's Carousel...all for the bargain price of £10! Offer available 11:00 - 17:00 each day.
Halloween Day Disco
Banff | 1 November
A spine-tingling afternoon packed with classic anthems, Halloween hits, and hands-in-the-air energy as we transform the dancefloor into a haunted house of pure party magic. Expect nostalgic throwbacks, monster beats, and thrills from start to finish.
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