Tricks, treats and a haunted trail: Halloween in Sale October half-term

There's lots of Halloween fun to be had in Sale over October half-term.

Local businesses are inviting families to take part in the "spooktacular” (sorry, I hate it too) fun.

Think pumpkin carving workshops, family-friendly spooky films, ghost trains and a Halloween trail.

Check out our top picks for keeping the family entertained this Halloween:

Halloween Crafts

Halloween Crafts - Pumpkin and Candle Painting
Thursday 15 October, 6.30-8.30pm
Caldo Lounge
Tickets £15

Get creative with The Happy Harbour and enjoy a cosy evening of pumpkin and candle painting in Sale.

Create your designs, get stuck in with the paint and customise your own spooky (or cute!) Halloween decorations to take home.


© Craig Fuller

Not Now, Bernard
Sunday 25 October, 2.30pm
The Robert Bolt Theatre, Waterside
Tickets £14 (adults) and £12 (children)
Suitable for ages 3+

A wildly funny, physical theatre adaptation of David McKee’s much-loved picture book, bursting with chaos, live music made from instruments and household objects, and an ENORMOUS purple monster.


Halloween-Themed Quiz Night
Friday 23 October, doors open 6.40pm
St. Anne’s Church Hall, Trinity Road Sale
£6 in advance, £7.50 on the door

The Friends of Worthington Park Fun Fundraiser includes a Halloween-themed quiz and puzzles with bingo and a raffle. Nibbles includes, bring your own drinks.

To book tickets, email jacquie.wilson@icloud.com.


Kampasi, Sale Moor © Life in Sale

Pumpkin Carving
Wednesday 28 October, 4-7.30pm
Kampasi Restaurant, 134 Northenden Road, Sale M33 3HE
Tickets £10 (child), £15 (adult)

Tickets include:

  • Pumpkin

  • Carving kit

  • Welcome drink

  • Bar snack

  • Games and prizes

Not tried Kampasi yet? Read our review.


Little Monsters Ball Kids Party
Friday 30 October from 12pm
The Little B
Free entry

A spooktacular afternoon of Halloween fun for the kids - expect disco, fancy dress and games!

📍The Little B, 195 Marsland Road, Sale M33 3ND


US Four Cafe, Sale

US Four Halloween Movie Nights
Various dates - TBD
FREE entry (booking essential)


Walton Park trains © Life in Sale

Walton Park ‘ghost’ train rides 
Saturday 31 October from 4pm-8pm (fairground from 1pm)
Walton Park, Walton Road, Sale M33 4AT
Free entry (donations welcomed)

Walton Park’s usual railway will enjoy a Halloween makeover thanks to Friends of Walton Park and the Sale Area Model Engineering Society. 

The ghost train runs from 4pm and is suitable for young children. A bouncy castle and refreshments will also be available. Don’t forget to take a torch!


Halloween at The Little B
Saturday 31 October from 6pm
The Little B
Free entry

Celebrate Halloween with the 'Witching Happy Hour' from 6-8pm - enjoy The Little B's £2.50 drinks menu. Plus, live music from 8pm!

📍The Little B, 195 Marsland Road, Sale M33 3ND


Haunted Pumpkin Patch Trail
Saturday 24 - Saturday 31 October, 10am-4pm
Stanley Square, Sale
Free

Pick up your free trail sheet and treats from Bean & Brush Art Cafe.


Halloween Party
Thursday 29 October, 5.30-7.30pm
Let Loose Play Centre, Stanley Square
Adults £3.95 | 0-3 months FREE | 4-11 months £4.50 | 1+ years £10


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