Spooktacular fun coming up in Tameside

EXPECT fantastic family theatre, pumpkin decorating, face painting, spooky film screenings and much more for Halloween themed fun in Tameside.

Tameside Council is inviting residents and visitors to get involved in a range of fun activities and events this October, all being free or low cost.

Fletcher Square will host ‘Super Spooky Saturday’ on 17 October (11am to 3pm), bringing a day of Halloween-themed entertainment to Ashton town centre. Visitors can enjoy live shows, ghost and fairy tales, walkabout characters and spooky craft activities, with plenty of family-friendly fun on offer. Attendees are also encouraged to come dressed in their favourite Halloween costumes.

Other highlights include a special Halloween addition to the usual Ashton Artisan Market, which will be getting a spooky makeover for the occasion. On Friday 30 October, 12pm – 6pm, in Ashton Town Centre, there will be a Halloween DJ, walk-around Halloween characters, pumpkin decorating, as well as the usual fantastic independent traders.

Tameside libraries have a jam-packed programme for families to enjoy over the October half-term. Some of the highlights include four days of Haunted House Crafts and a film screening of the 2015, ‘Goosebumps’.

Portland Basin Museum has its creative ‘Make, Do, Play’ sessions with a spooky twist, including making ghost puppet decorations and guided drawing of ghouls and monsters.  There will also be a ‘Quack Quack: Two Steps Back’ story time, where children can learn about water safety around canals, accompanied by fun themed crafts.

An afternoon of spooky not scary family fun at Werneth Low Country Park, Friday 30 October, 1pm- 4:30pm. Join for free creative and nature inspired workshops and fun for all ages. The event will finish with a small parade with lights, lanterns and playful characters, at the top of Werneth Low.

You can see all information and dates in our October What’s On guide.

Tameside Council’s Executive Member for Lifelong Learning and Culture, Cllr Leanne Feeley said: “We have a jam-packed programme of events and activities this October, and we want as many residents and visitors as possible to get involved.

“From family-friendly Halloween fun to markets, dress up characters and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. It's set to be a fantastic month, and we can't wait to welcome residents to come along and make the most of everything on offer.”