Some of the most fun to be had in autumn is around Halloween and bonfire night. Here’s what’s happening in Salford for all the family to enjoy!
Halloween Spooktacular
Wednesday 28 October 2015
1.00pm to 5.00pm
£1 per person
Buile Hill Park, Eccles Old Road, Salford
Enjoy spooky family fun with frightful face painting, gruesome glitter tattoos, spooky crafts, skull coconut shy, Halloween style bush tucker trial, creepy critters, bouncy castle and small fairground rides. Food and refreshments also available.
Witches Walk
Wednesday 28 October 2015
£1 per person
Buile Hill Park, Eccles Old Road, Salford
Come as a witch or wizard and join us on a walk with special effects, spooky zones and scary actors including our death defying fire act and spectacular stilt walkers to greet you.
Halloween walk 1 – for younger children – 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Halloween walk 2 – from 4.45pm onwards, last entry 6.00pm.
Booking essential – call Cheryl on 07725342111.
Tangled
Thursday 29 October 2015
11.00am to 3.00pm
Duke’s Drive, off Parrin Lane, Monton
All spider lovers (and haters) this way! Have fun getting tangled in the wonderful webbed woodland and join in with other spidery delights. Tickle your fingers making a giant spider, weave your own web and explore Duke’s Drive on the Very Busy Spider trail.
All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults. Meet on the meadow beyond the car park at Duke’s Drive (off Parrin Lane), Monton.
Halloween at Winton Park
Thursday 29 October 2015
4.00pm to 6.00pm
Winton Park, Sutherland Street, Winton
Family friendly two hour Halloween event suited to younger children. The event takes place in the dark so come dressed to scare everyone!
Includes storytelling, curious live creatures, games and traditional Halloween activities.
Please wear sensible footwear as paths are uneven. No parking at venue. For more information please contact Fay Flatt on 0161 686 5231.
Halloween Tiny Tots Walk
Friday 30 October 2015
10.30am to 12.00pm
Clifton Country Park, Clifton House Road, Swinton
This daytime ramble around Clifton Country Park is suitable for families with young witches, wizards and ghosts. Facilities include toilets, information centre, picnic area, car parking and bike racks.
Swinton Spooktacular
Saturday 31 October 2015
Swinton Square
We have a spooky treat in store at Halloween as it gets scary down in the Square. Get dressed up and come down for a day of fun activities including a spooky workshop and loads of spooky face painting.
At 2.00pm we have the Childrens’ Halloween Parade around the centre with the wicked witch and the whole event is rounded off with a kids’ spooky disco.
Fangtastic Halloween
Sunday 1 November 2015
5.00pm to 7.00pm
Prince’s Park, Liverpool Road, Irlam
Outdoor Halloween event to get your teeth into! Ghostly games, wicked walk through the wood, crafts, frights and plenty of screaming. Dress to scare, wear sensible footwear.
The event takes place in the dark. For more information, please call Fay Flatt on 0161 686 5231.
Lighting The Lantern
Wednesday 4 November 2015
6.00pm to 8.00pm
St Mary’s Park, St Mary’s Road, Walkden
Come and watch the park glow with beautiful handmade lanterns. Expect lantern making, fire jugglers, music, games and fun activities.
Dress warmly. Please do not bring your fireworks to this event.
For more information please contact Sara Dunnet on 0161 605 7806.
Bonfire and fireworks
Thursday 5 November and Saturday 7 November 2015
Salford’s skies will be lit up once again as we celebrate this Bonfire Night.
Wrap up warm and help the evening go off with a bang in what is sure to be a fun-filled night for all. Stay safe by attending one of our fantastic free organised events.
Thursday 5 November
Buile Hill Park bonfire, Eccles Old Road, Salford
Funfair from 5.00pm, bonfire 7.00pm, fireworks 7.30pm
Saturday 7 November
Irlam fireworks, Prince’s Park, Irlam
Funfair from 5.00pm, bonfire 7.00pm, fireworks 7.30pm
