What’s Happening in Halton this October: Halloween Workshops, Beer Festivals and Spooky Stories
As the leaves on the trees turn golden and the days grow shorter, Halton is bringing the dead back to life with a mix of spooky workshops, family-friendly fun, and spine-tingling entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. From Halloween Bottomless Bingo and spooky storytelling to live dinosaurs and a performance by punk legend John Lydon, whatever your vibe, you’ll find it here. Whether you’re creating and fixing Halloween costumes, carving pumpkins, or dancing among monsters, here’s your guide to what’s happening this October in Halton.
Beer, Beer & More Beer
Join us at Hale Village Hall on 11th October from 3pm till 9pm for Hale Beer Festival! Food will be available alongside the wide variety of ales, lagers and other drinks,
+18 only | £5 (free souvenir glass included with every ticket)
Hauntingly Good Times
The cauldrons are bubbling, the pumpkins are glowing, and spooky events are creeping up across Halton borough. From VR sessions, pumpkin carving and Halloween decorating to mini discos and pottery, there’s something for ghosts and ghouls of all ages across Halton this Halloween!
VR Warehouse
VR Warehouse is conjuring up a Spooktacular Halloween Holiday Club from Monday 27th to Friday 31st, with two daily sessions (9am – 12pm & 12:30pm – 3:30pm). Little Monsters can dive into a world of immersive gaming, spooky escape rooms and high-tech Halloween fun. More Information
Moo & Brew Café
Looking for a fang-tastic night out with your friends? Head to Moo & Brew Café on Friday 10th (5:30pm – 7:30pm) for an evening of pumpkin painting, coffee and a devilishly delicious trio of cakes. For the tiniest little monsters aged 2 to 6, the Spooky Wooky Wiggle mini disco is set to cast its spell on Saturday 25th and Friday 31st. It will be a cauldron of fun with a spooktacular sensory zone, an enchanted woodland play area, monster munch feast, and a boo-tiful photo booth to capture the spooky scenes!
Spaces are limited – book yours today!
Field28
Nestled in a cozy, candlelit setting, treat yourself to Apple Fest at Field28 on Saturday 25th (6:30pm – 11pm) for a beautiful five course field-to-table tasting experience crafted by the chefs to celebrate the richness of autumn by weaving apples into every course.
On Thursday 30th October join the Pumpkin Workshop, where you’ll get hands-on crafting lovely seasonal arrangements with the help of the floristry team at Field28 in a fun and family-friendly environment! Fizz, Flowers and Pumpkins will be given out upon arrival.
The Bakehouse Runcorn
Create potions and poison, decorate spooky desserts and paint pumpkins & candles at The Bakehouse for a month of tricks and treats.
Friday 3rd | 7pm till 9pm – Pumpkin Painting
Friday 10th | 6pm till 8pm – Autumnal Stich and Sip
Saturday 18th | 6:30pm till 8:30pm – Autumn Candle Painting
Friday 24th | 6pm till 8pm – Halloween Stitch and Sip
Saturday 25th | 3pm till 4:15pm & 5pm till 6:15pm – Children’s Halloween Cupcake Decorating Class with Peggysbakes
Thursday 30th | 5pm till 8pm – Family Spooky Dessert Night
Friday 31st | 6:30pm till 8:30pm – Halloween Bottomless Bingo
Saturday 1st Nov | 5pm till late – Potions and Poison Night
Hazlehurst Studios
Saturday 4th | 10am till 12pm – Runcorn Repair Café: Halloween Costume & Clothing Fixes
Wednesday 8th | 6pm till 7:30pm – Book Club
Friday 10th | 10am till 1pm – Urban Sketchers at Esposito’s
Saturday 11th, Sunday 12th & Wednesday 29th | Halloween Themed Pottery Sessions
Sunday 26th | 10am – Lino and Reduction Printing Workshop
Find out more and book your events
Beyond the Boo: Halton’s Hidden Magic
October in Halton offers more than just seasonal thrills, it’s a chance to slow down, tune in, and explore the unexpected. From meditation mornings at Norton Priory and crystal sound baths at SPACE to vinyl nights and comedy performances at Society Taprooms, to potion making and ancient remedy workshops at The Catalyst, discover a few tricks or treats happening this October.
Norton Priory Museum and Gardens
Friday 3rd | 7:30pm – Cheshire Chord Company
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th | Quine and Apple Weekend
Saturday 18th | 9am to 10am – Meditation at the Museum
Saturday 18th | 7pm – The Poems of Poe
Monday 27th – Thursday 30th | 6pm till 8pm – A Brooke Family Halloween
Friday 31st | 7:30pm – ‘The Monkey’s Paw… And More’ By Gav Cross
Book your Norton Priory days out here
The Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum
Wednesday 1st – Sunday 12th | 11:30am & 2pm – Elements in Action
Wednesday 1st – Sunday 12th | 12:30am & 3pm – Destination Space Show
Tuesday 14th | 6:15pm – Movie Night Launch: Disney’s Big Hero 6.
Saturday 25th – Sunday 2nd | 11:30am & 2pm – Potions
Saturday 25th – Sunday 2nd | 12:30am & 3pm – Revolting Remedies Show
Find out more and book your workshop today
The Brindley Theatre
Thursday 2nd | 7:30pm – The Jerseys Live
Saturday 4th | 7pm – Evolve
Wednesday 8th | 7:30pm – Dirty Dusting
Thursday 9th | 7:30pm – Freak Out!
Friday 10th | 7:30pm – Pet Shop Boys, Actually: In Concert
Friday 10th | 8pm – The Giggle Shack
Saturday 11th | 6pm – The Next Step Proudly Presents – Here we go again!
Wednesday 15th | 6pm – Atomic Theatre Arts Present – Without Fear
Friday 17th | 7:30pm – Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green
Friday 17th | 7:30pm – Roy Orbison & The Travelling Wilburys Experience
Saturday 18th | 1pm & 5:30pm – Rainhill Dance Studios Present – Iconic 2025
Sunday 19th | 12pm & 5pm – Atomic Theatre Arts Present – Without Fear
Monday 20th | 7:30pm – Sherlock Holmes & The Sign of Four – A radio Play Live on Stage
Tuesday 21st | 7:30pm – Dreamcoat Stars
Thursday 23rd & Friday 24th | 7:30pm – Les Misérables School Edition
Saturday 25th | 2:30pm & 7:30pm – Les Misérables School Edition
Sunday 26th | 3pm – Hayward Performing Arts – 25th Anniversary Gala Performance
Monday 27th | 2pm – Dinosaur Adventure Live presents The Big Jurassic Storm
Tuesday 28th | 1pm & 4:30pm – The Enchanted Princess Ball
Wednesday 29th | 7:30pm – John Lydon I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right
Wednesday 29th | 7:30pm – The Sound of Music – Youth Edition
Thursday 30th | 7:30pm – Lipstick on your collar
Friday 31st October | 7:30pm – Something about George – The George Harrison Story
Find out more information and book your tickets today!
…SPACE Runcorn
Wednesday 1st | 7pm – Sleepy Yoga with Olivia
Saturday 4th | Wriggly Wellness Kids Yoga (10:00am) Yogi Tween (11:00am)
Monday 6th | 6pm till 7:30pm – ADH-Me 12 Week Programme
Wednesday 8th | 7pm till 9pm – Shamanic Drumming Circle with Rob Watson
Monday 13th | 7pm till 8pm – Crystal Bowl Sound Bath with Shell Mckee Wellness
Wednesday 15th | 7pm till 8pm – Sleepy Yoga with Olivia
Friday 17th | 7pm till 9pm – Craft Club at SPACE
Thursday 23rd and 30th | 7:30pm till 8:30pm – Guitar Class with Rich
Monday 27th | 7pm till 8pm – Crystal Bowl Sound Bath with Shell Mckee Wellness
Tuesday 28th | 7pm till 9pm – Book Club @…SPACE
Wednesday 29th | 7pm till 9pm – Throw & Let Go Clay Workshop
Thursday 30th | 7pm till 9pm – Paint ‘n’ Sip Night at Society
Every Tuesday | 10:00am – Depresso Club
Every Thursday | 5:00pm – Depresso Club
Every Sunday | 10am – SPACE walks with Active Halton
Every Sunday | 6pm – Gentle Flow Adult Yoga
Society Taprooms LTD
Saturday 4th | 8pm – The Giggle Shack
Saturday 25th | 6pm till late – Vinyl Night
Friday 31st | 7pm till late – The Bat Cave
Widnes Market
Widnes Market is Closed every Tuesday and Sunday.
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | From 9:00am – Outdoor Market
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | 9:00am till 4:30pm – Indoor Market
Every Wednesday | 7:00am – Flea Market
Sunday 26th | 10:00am till 2:00pm – Car Boot Sale at DCBL Stadium
Find out more about the market stalls
Sport in Halton Football and Ice Hockey Fixtures This October
Get ready for a month of thrilling sport in Halton. Catch the action as Runcorn Linnets FC play in the Northern Premier League and experience the speed, skill and intensity of Widnes Wild playing in the National Ice Hockey League.
Runcorn Linnets FC
Saturday 4th | 3pm – Runcorn Linnets vs Chasetown (H)
Tuesday 7th | 7:45pm – Runcorn Linnets vs Lower Breck (H)
Saturday 18th | 3pm – Runcorn Linnets vs Shifnal Town (H)
📍 Home Matches at APEC Taxis Stadium, Runcorn
Widnes Wild
Sunday 5th | 5:30pm – Widnes Wild vs Deeside Dragons (H)
Sunday 12th | 5:30pm – Widnes Wild vs Solihull Barons (H)
📍All matches at Planet Ice, Widnes
📖 Clubs and Activities at Halton Libraries
A range of weekly sessions, workshops, clubs and activities happening across Widnes, Runcorn, Halton Lea and Ditton Libraries. To find out more information, please check out the Halton Libraries website.
Curious about Halton?
Halton is one of the six boroughs within the Liverpool City Region and is located between Manchester and Liverpool. It comprises of six towns: Runcorn, Widnes, Hale, Moore, Preston Brook and Daresbury. Rich in culture, heritage and beautiful scenery, Halton is known for its industrial heritage as a major centre of the UK’s chemical industry. It is also home to the iconic Creamfields Festival, which has been held in Daresbury since 2006, and Norton Priory one of the largest excavated monastic sites in Europe. Historically, Halton holds royal significance as the last Baron of Halton Henry Bolingbroke ascended to the throne to become King Henry IV.
How to find Halton
Getting to Halton is simple and stress-free, with transport links from Liverpool City Centre, Liverpool John Lennon Airport and other major UK cities via the West Coast Main Line.
If you’re driving, free parking and EV charging points are available throughout the borough, and if you prefer to walk or cycle from the centre of Liverpool, the TransPennine Trail serves as a perfect scenic route passing through famous landmarks and offering incredible views.
Runcorn Railway Station lies on the Liverpool branch of the West Coast Main Line managed by Avanti West Coast. It provides regular direct services to major destinations including London Euston, Birmingham New Street, Chester, Crewe, and Liverpool.
Widnes Railway Station is well-connected with regular services from Norwich, Warrington, and Liverpool Lime Street. The station also holds cultural significance; it’s listed as a Grade II building on the National Heritage List and is widely believed to be the station where Paul Simon wrote the song ‘Homeward Bound’.
Want more Halton?
Explore even more of what the borough has to offer with our latest guides. Find the best places to eat and drink with a Taste of Halton, while Re:Wild takes you through Halton’s most beautiful green spaces and nature escapes. For more information about Halton’s history, culture and heritage, please click here.
