HALLOWEEN IN CHESTER
Whether you’re after tricks or treats, are fearless or a scaredy-cat, Chester has spooky events and experiences for all. Tour a city with over 2000 years of history (that means ghosts!), get frightened with a film, visit a playground of plague with a smatter of splatter, create creepy keepsakes, join wicked workshops and satisfy your sweet tooth. Keep reading for some hair-raising goings on!
WHATS ON?
BOO, ITS BACK!
Mischievous ghouls have escaped from Chester’s Haunted Hotel, The Dee, and are hiding in local businesses! Are you brave enough to help us capture them? From 26th October – 3rd November, find 10 or more ghouls on our trail for the chance to WIN a £50 Chester Gift Card.
DEAD GOOD GHOST TOUR
Fancy a dead good Ghost tour? Get ready for an immersive Chester ghost tour experience that will have you laughing, screaming and clinging to your companions for dear life.
Be prepared to face things that go bump in the night…
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY
Sins and Sanctuaries Halloween Party at The Guild. Think DJ’s, Scare Actors, Performers, Fire Acts, Confetti cannons and more!
Saturday 26th October from 8pm until late
OKTOBERFEST AFTER DARK
It’s the return of the Bratwurst!!! Dust off your lederhosen and prost to good times at Oktoberfest After Dark at Chester Racecourse. Get ready for overflowing beers, tasty Bavarian bites, Oompah bands, plenty of traditional games and maybe a trick or two…
Saturday 28th September
SPOOKTOBERFEST
Join BarLounge this Halloween for their ultimate mashup – Spooktoberfest! 8pm until late call 01244 327394 to book
Saturday 26th October
BIG FISH LITTLE FISH HALLOWEEN FAMILY RAVE
The Monster Mash but rave style! Welcome to Nightmare on Rave Street… be prepared for a spine-tingling adventure inside Popcorn Chester. Embarking on a journey through the haunted dance floor, groove the afternoon away amidst swirling bubbles, eerie fog machines, colossal pumpkin balloons, a chilling confetti blast and a spellbinding parachute dance finale.
Sunday 27th October
SICK TO DEATH
Take a trip through the gory story of medicine through time! Sick To Death is one of Chester established attractions. A playground of plague with a smatter of splatter, and a chance to poke into our medical past await you. Are you ready?
FRANKWEENIE AT STORYHOUSE
A comic twist on a classic tale from Disney and the mind of Tim Burton (The Nightmare Before Christmas). After losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life, only to face unintended and sometimes monstrous consequences.
PUMPKIN DECORATING AT STORYHOUSE
Join the Storyhouse library team and have some creative, Halloween fun decorating a pumpkin to take home. It could be spooky, cute or funky, whatever you prefer! All materials including pumpkin are provided.
Suitable for ages 4-9
Monday 28th October
PICTURA STUDIOS
Discover the magic of Pictura Studios’ events this Halloween, where creativity knows no bounds. From Kids painting sessions, Clay and cocktails to Halloween Art Socials!
HOLE IN WAND
Get set for a magical spooktacular time at The Hole In Wand Chester. The team will be dressed to impress with additional surprises for all who visit. From only £6.99, plus every player gets a magical potion to take home.
Saturday 12th October – Sunday 3rd November
HALLOWEEN PARTY AT THE SHROP
The Shropshire Arms is inviting all Freshers to join them for their Freshers Halloween Party. Dj Antonia Barlow from 7.30 till late, Free shot for everyone in fancy dress, plus £25 bar tab for best dressed.
SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN
From where to buy your costume to the destinations holding all the sweets! Click here for more spooky finds in Chester
HAUNTED SPOTS
With Halloween looming, we are helping to shine a light on some of the darker stories lurking within Chester’s most haunted buildings… Check out our blog on The Pied Bull – more than you bargained for? READ
