There is a fantastic lineup of spooky events and activities for all ages to enjoy, this October!
Activities will be free and low-cost to ensure everyone can get involved!
Hyde Market ground will be transformed into a haunted hub of fun on Saturday 1 November, from 11am–2pm.
Visitors can step into the enchanting world of Baba Yaga’s House with Dizzy O’Dare’s immersive performances and learn circus tricks with Circus Sensible and their roaming performers.
Families can also embark on a potion ingredient trail with Phantasmagoria, guided by a hedge witch and surrounded by giant mushrooms and umbrella bats, plus enjoy spooky crafts like making mushroom lanterns and bat bags. There’s also face painting, balloon modelling and lots of spooky (but not scary) Halloween characters.
And chance to dance along to the beats of a family-friendly DJ, spinning tunes for kids and grown-ups alike!
Portland Basin:
Ashton Steampunk - Saturday 18 October 10.30am-3.30pm. The group are back for another event, with people dressed in Halloween inspired Steampunk outfits.
Tameside - What's On - Steampunk at Portland Basin
Spooky Spectacular - Sunday 19 October 11am-3pm. A family day of free performances and activities on a Halloween theme.
What's On - Portland Basin's Spooky Spectacular
Make, Do and Play - Tuesday 28 October 11am-3pm. Children’s craft activity.
Make, Do and Play - Thursday 30 October 11am-3pm. Children’s craft activity.
Tameside Libraries:
Pop into your local library to take part in eco-friendly crafts, allowing residents to get creative making scarecrows and pumpkins from recycled goods. Budding artists can dive into comic-making workshops, conjure up magic in the Cloak of Spells, and explore the Green Libraries workshop.
These sessions can be booked via Eventbrite , visit the Libraries homepage for more information
