School holidays can get expensive, so we’ve pulled together TEN events happening in and around East Cheshire this October half-term, that are either FREE or especially cheap.
There are loads more events, free and paid, in our Whats on Guide – click here.
Let us know if you come across any other free events you think we should add!
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To celebrate the launch of MCR Monsters on 25 October, train operator Northern is going all out, inviting Crewe families to join a special Northern Ghost Train into Manchester to follow the trail.
MCR Monsters sees a tribe of giant inflatable monsters invade Manchester and take over the city’s buildings in time for Halloween!
Head to the trail in style on the spooky Ghost Train, which will see passengers treated to an afternoon of fun, including ghoulish goodies and scarily good entertainment to get them in the mood as they ride the rail before following the trail.
Places are strictly limited, so if you fancy joining this FREE event, apply for tickets by emailing [email protected] by midnight on 18.10.23, detailing how many people would be in your party + ages.
Knutsford Pumpkin Path returns this year on Halloween evening, Tuesday 31st October 2023, from 4pm to 7pm. The event will be held in Knutsford Town Centre, in a closure area of King Street, Minshull Street, Church Hill and Regent Street, which are closed to traffic to facilitate the event.
Families can collect an entry form in advance of the event or on the night and follow the hints on the included map to find 11 pumpkins hidden around the closure area. All the pumpkins have a letter carved into them; find all the pumpkins and use the letters to spell the hidden phrase.
For more info, click here
Some spooky visitors are visiting the Nature Reserve this half-term! Can you explore the park and find them all? Pick up a map from near the visitor centre and get searching around the park.
21st-29th October 2023
For more info, including dates and times, click here.
25th October 2023
50 p per craft. for more info click here.
23rd October 2023
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27th October 2023
Some spooky visitors are visiting the park this half-term! Can you explore the park and find them all? Buy a map from the Tegg’s Nose Tea Room for 50p and get searching around the top of the park.
For more info, click here.
21st of October – 29th October 2023
Slime making, spooky lego club, badge making and pumpkin hunt. Costs range from free to £1, depending in the event,
For more info, including times and dates, click here.
Various dates
Free family workshop to learn about safe behaviour around dogs. Include doggy-themed crafts, role play and spooky games.
For more info, click here.
25th October 2023
Mark the arrival of Halloween with a weekend of terrifyingly good events in Manchester city centre.
Featuring giant rooftop monster invasion, spooky DJs, live performances and a storytelling stage, plus fancy dress challenges, Walk the Plank’s monster procession and fairground fun at the Carnival of Monsters.
Some activities may incur a charge.
Saturday 28 – Sunday 29 October 2023
Featured event – CHRISTMAS AT COCKFIELDS!!
A MAGICAL IMMERSIVE CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE – CLICK HERE FOR INFO
