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Halloween falls on Saturday, 31 October this year, at the end of the October half term. Here's our guide to what's on across Wirral, and how to stay safe.
We'll update this guide as more events are confirmed.
Birkenhead Market Halloween market and trick-or-treat trail
Birkenhead Market's indoor car boot sale becomes a Halloween event on Saturday 31 October, from 9am to 1pm, with more than 120 sellers.
Children can follow a free trick-or-treat trail around the market with a free treat bag. A display of 30 pumpkins carved by Cathcart Street Primary School pupils will be on show from Friday 30 October, with a public vote. Entry is free. More details here.
Creepy Critters at Hickory's, West Kirby
Hickory's Smokehouse in West Kirby is hosting Creepy Critters on Saturday 31 October from 4pm to 7pm, with snakes and mini beasts to hold and stroke.
Halloween craft fair, Hoylake
Hoylake Parade Community Centre on Hoyle Road holds a free Halloween autumn craft fair on Saturday 31 October, from 10:30am to 3:30pm. No booking needed.
Ness Botanic Gardens
Ness Botanic Gardens is running a Halloween family trail for children aged five to 12 until Monday 2 November, from 10:30am to 3:30pm. The trail sheet is free with garden admission.
The trail takes 40 minutes to complete.
Port Sunlight Spook-tacular Tour
A twilight tour of Port Sunlight village runs on Saturday 31 October from 6:30pm to 8pm, starting at Port Sunlight Museum. It is recommended for ages 12 and over, and tickets are £15 for adults, £10 concessions and £6 for children. The event is now sold out!
Staying safe
Merseyside Police is running extra patrols over Halloween and Bonfire Night, and will use dispersal powers where needed.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and the police advise:
- Keep costumes away from naked flames
- Report antisocial behaviour on 101 or via @MerPolCC, and call 999 in an emergency
- Report unlit bonfires and piles of rubbish to the fire service
More advice is in our story on the fire service's Halloween and Bonfire Night appeal.
Know of an event?
If you're running a Halloween event on Wirral, let us know and we'll add it to this guide.
