Preston is gearing up for spooks, surprises, and family fun this Halloween.

While there are daytime activities for families such as parties and crafts, adults can dive into evening mysteries, quizzes, music and fright-filled evenings.

Check out our round up below for a frightful flavour of Halloween events happening in and around Preston. Fancy dress optional!

Pumpkin picking at various locations
Throughout October

There are plenty of pumpkin patches to choose from nearby, including Clarks Family Farm in Woodplumpton, Bradshaws Farm Shop in Garstang, Centurion Tank in Farington Moss, Paul’s Farm in Leyland, and Culshaw Farm near Croston.

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Carn-Evil Halloween Party at Grasshoppers
Saturday 26 October

Hosted by Preston Caribbean Carnival, this party is for all the family to enjoy and will include fancy dress, tombola, games, steel band and food.

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Pumpkin Carving at Brockholes
Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October

Get creative with pumpkin carving workshops at Brockholes. Bring your spooky designs to life with expert guidance, ideal for families and kids.

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Dobbies Little Scare-lings
Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October

A fun-filled Halloween party for little ones, featuring costumes, games, and spooky snacks at Dobbies. Tailored for young children to enjoy Halloween in a friendly setting.

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Billy Sparks Halloween Show at Longton VM
Sunday 27 October

Due to last year’s sell out show and back by popular demand, this event will feature family fun with games and entertainment, a fantastic comedy magic show, music and mayhem and lots of prizes.

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Murder Mystery Night at Ribble Steam Railway and Museum
Sunday 27 October

Put your detective skills to the test in an evening of mystery and murder most foul. Embark on a journey to remember in a vintage steam train filled with suspicious characters. Interrogate each suspect in turn, consider the clues and swap theories over a hot supper.

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Doing the Magic at Preston Playhouse
Monday 28 October

They’ve Done Shakespeare, Done Whodunnit, Done the Dead and now the multi-award-winning Northern Comedy Theatre are back with their latest comedy by David Spicer starring Steven Arnold, who played Ashley Peacock in Coronation Street for 15-years.

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Thrilling Halloween Hashtag Quiz at Chew’s Yard
Thursday 31 October

When the moon is high and the night’s a thrill, it’s a Halloween Hashtag Quiz with loads of skill!
Grab your friends and don your best disguise, for prizes await the clever and wise.

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Overload Halloween Special at The Ferret
Thursday 31 October

Fallen North return to The Ferret stage after a few months out on the road and writing new material, bringing their multi-sound style and hard hitting riffs to Preston once again. With support rom Trenches, No Idea and Slipping Upstream. Fancy dress is highly recommended!

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Halloween Torchlight Tour at Samlesbury Hall
Thursday 31 October

Join your host for a 60-minute guided tour of the mansion under the cover of darkness. Discover the unique historic and haunted heritage as you visit The Great Hall, The Chapel, The Parlour, The Entrance Hall, The Long Gallery, The Priest’s Room and The Ghost Room in the Attic.

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Big Samhain Moot at The Vinyl Tap
Thursday 31 October

It’s time once more for the annual Samhain Moot. Being the Pagany types, Vinyl Tap like to say goodbye to summer, welcome in winter, and be thankful for those we’ve lost by raising the roof and getting together in celebration.

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Halloween Horror at Artch Studio
Thursday 31 October

Experience interactive horror rooms hosted by Initiate Theatre scare actors and become a part of the action, then let your heart rate settle down in the yard with live music, food and drink served until 11pm.

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Halloween Night at Popworld Preston
Thursday 31 October

Party the night away with Popworld bangers, dance, rock, pop punk, even some country and of course some Halloween classics. There’s karaoke all night plus trick or treat spin the wheel and a prize for the best fancy dress.

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Children’s Halloween Party at Acregate Lane Labour Club
Friday 1 November

Prizes for best fancy dress and best designed pumpkin, plus games including apple bobbing, musical statues and pass the parcel. Refreshments in the form of hotdogs, cupcakes and sweets.

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The Makings of a Murderer 2: The Real Manhunter at The Guild Lounge
Friday 1 November

Featuring Senior Investigating officer Colin Sutton – who caught serial killer Levi Bellfield and ‘Night Stalker’ Delroy Grant – this is set to be a chilling, thrilling night as Colin tells the stories of how he caught some of the UK’s most evil murderers.

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Day of the Dead Halloween Party at The Station
Friday 1 and Saturday 2 November

Dress up in your best Halloween costume and take advantage of some great drinks offers. Kimmi will be singing acoustic hits on Friday from 7pm, then on Saturday there will be performances from Becky Tate at 3pm and David Despard at 7pm.

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Autumn Ghost Tours at Hoghton Tower
Select dates from Friday 1 November until Saturday 16 November

Step into the eerie past of Hoghton Tower with spine-chilling ghost tours revealing tales of hauntings and historical legends. Perfect for history buffs and thrill-seekers alike.

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Hoghton Tower Frightful Folklore
Sunday 3 and Sunday 10 November

Delve into Lancastrian legends as you immerse yourself in the supernatural beliefs and rituals of the past in this two-hour walking tour. The tour will go down into the Underground Passages and into the most haunted part of Hoghton Tower that has never been opened to the public.

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