Watch out for these frightful family Halloween events to enjoy in Southport this Halloween, and during the 2024 October Half Term school holidays.
There’s a Mexican festival; a Victorian Day; Halloween Bingo; Dracula; and more!
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1 – Family Halloween Bingo at The Grand Southport
Head to the Grand on Lord Street in Southport for a spooktacular Family Halloween Bingo on Sunday, 27th October 2024, at 12pm.
Get ready for a fun-filled afternoon with a Halloween twist. The friendly children’s entertainer will keep the little ghouls and goblins laughing with spooky stories and fun games. Plus, they’ve got Picture Bingo that’s perfect for all ages—watch out for your favourite Halloween characters on the cards!
Tickets are £7.50 per person, so bring the whole family for a day of frightful fun and festive prizes. Don’t miss out on this fang-tastic event!
Read more: Family Halloween Bingo! – The Grand
2 – Mexican Festival at Southport Pleasureland
The Mexican Festival at Southport Pleasureland
Experience a flavour of Mexico at Pleasureland’s fabulous fiesta with a full line-up of spook-tacular entertainment on the 2nd of November.
With stilt walkers, fire performers, Batala drummers, stage shows and live music, the festival promises a thrilling night and an even more fantastical finale of fireworks.
Tickets are £20 and include unlimited access to all rides for the whole night.
Read more: Mexican Festival – Visit Southport
3 – Victorian Day at Wayfarers Arcade
The historic Wayfarers Arcade in Southport has marked its 125th anniversary with a weekend of Victorian celebrations with entertainment from the Gambolling Arena Theatre Company and Wrights Performing Arts. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Transport yourself to Victorian Southport with a company of actors and music hall singers ‘doing the Lambeth Walk’ as you shop.
Celebrate the iconic Victorian shopping arcade on Lord Street in Southport on Saturday 26th October 2024 and make the day even more special by attending in a Victorian costume!
Read more: https://www.wayfarersarcade.co.uk/
4 – Watch Dracula at The Atkinson, Southport
This stage adaptation of Bram Stoker’s adventure at the Atkinson on Lord Street, Southport, directed by Nick Lane, combines Victorian Gothic and contemporary elements while also featuring the signature ensemble performance style of Blackeyed Theatre.
With an eerie soundtrack, potent acting, and creative design, book now for a thrilling theatrical experience between the 5-6th of November 2024.
Read more: https://blackeyedtheatre.co.uk/shows-2/shows/dracula/
5 – Beetlejuice Bingo Bedlam
Beetlejuice Bingo Bedlam is coming to The Grand in Southport
Enjoy a spooktacular evening at The Grand on Lord Street in Southport on Friday, 1st November 2024 at 7pm for Beetlejuice Bingo Bedlam!
For just £10 per person, you’ll dive into a night of thrilling bingo with a ghoulish twist. Expect fun prizes that will make your night even more exciting, and after the bingo, keep the energy going with beats from their DJ.
This event is strictly for over 18s, so gather your friends for a night of fun, frights, and fantastic music. Don’t miss out!
Friday 1st November, 2024, 7pm.
Read More: Beetlejuice Bingo Bedlam – The Grand
6 – The Twitchy Witch Show at Southport Market
The Twitchy Witch has hopped on her broomstick and flown her spooky antics to Southport.
Join brave heroes Hansel, Gretel, and the Knowing Owl to put an end to her miserably mean attitude at the thrilling, family-friendly show on the 31st of October.
Recommended for ages 3+, tickets for children are £13.72, adults go free with children.
Read more: https://southportmarket.com/event/twitchy-witch/
7 – Mesmerising Make It! Craft Workshop at The Atkinson
Attend a free family craft workshop with a Halloween twist on 31st of October that is perfect for kids of all ages.
Take inspiration from the museum and gallery as Artist Ruth Moilliet demonstrates how to use recycled paper to create beautiful flowers and creepy crawlies for Halloween.
Visit The Atkinson, on Lord Street in Southport throughout the season for a whole array of spook-tacular events.
Read more: https://www.theatkinson.co.uk/events/make-it-craft-workshop
8 – Halloween Disco at Waterfront Southport Hotel
What better way to spend Halloween than a disco?
Dress up in your scariest costume on the 1st of November and let the DJ put a spell on you that will make you dance the night away.
A prize will be available for the best fancy dress costume!
This event is 18+ and tickets are £10 per person.
Read more: https://www.waterfrontsouthporthotel.co.uk/whats-on
9 – Sefton 4 Good’s Spooktacular Halloween Quiz Night
Come along with friends and family in your best costumes to the Spooktacular Quiz Night and test your knowledge on all things Halloween while raising money for local good causes through Sefton 4 Good.
The Quiz Night will be held at Southport Market’s Event Hall on the 30th of October and will be filled with tricky trivia, ghoulish games, and devilish delights.
Tickets are £5 per person.
Read more: https://southportmarket.com/event/sefton-4-goods-halloween-quiz/
10 – Autumn tours at the British Lawnmower Museum
The British Lawnmower Museum on Shakespeare Street in Southport. Photo by Brian Radam
Southport’s British Lawnmower Museum is conducting special autumn tours for all the family during October.
See the Blue Peter robot mower, the wedding present of Prince Charles & Princess Diana, and Lawnmowers of Merseyside celebrities, Paul O’Grady, Hilda Ogden & Albert Pierpoint.
To pre-book an Autumn Tour, contact [email protected]
Read more: https://www.lawnmowerworld.co.uk/
11 – Spooky Afternoon Tea at The Vincent Hotel
Running from the 1st of October to the 9th of November, The Vincent Hotel is offering a Spooky Afternoon Tea where one can expect the unexpected with plenty of treats (no tricks), from sinister scones to spine-chilling sandwiches.
The Vincent Hotel is a unique hotel located in the heart of Southport and will be dressed up in Halloween décor to get you into the spooky spirit.
Read more: https://thevincenthotel.com/
Details on accommodation, days out and events in Southport can be found here visitsouthport.com
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