What's on in Stockport - HALLOWEEN SPECIAL - markets, fun days, ghost tours, and more

By Alasdair Perry

24th Oct 2024 | Local News

Stockport is set for a whole host of spooky activities this weekend - browse through some of them in this special Halloween edition of What's On (Image - Alasdair Perry)
Stockport is set for a whole host of spooky activities this weekend - browse through some of them in this special Halloween edition of What's On (Image - Alasdair Perry)

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There are lots of spooky events going on in and around Stockport this weekend.

Find a small selection of some of the things to do below.

Got an event planned yourself? Submit it HERE.

Flecky Bennett's Bramhall Hall Experience (ghost tour) | Bramall Hall | Thursday 24 October | 8.30-9.45pm

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What better way to get in the Halloween mood than with Flecky Bennett, ghost tour extraordinaire?

Flecky will be hosting spooky tours around the hall, featuring stories of haunted bedrooms, spooky apparitions, and more. The tour lasts around 75 minutes.

An event description reads: "We all love weird, wonderful and spooky stories!

"And when the stories are based upon well-documented accounts, witness statements and Flecky's own personal experiences, they then take on a new life (and death) of their own.

"Welcome to the weird, wonderful and spooky world of Flecky Bennett, described as Horrible Histories for Adults!"

Find tickets and / or more information HERE. (There are only a handful remaining as of the time of writing!)

Reddish Artisan Market (Halloween edition) | Broadstone Mill Shopping Outlet | Sat 26 October | 11am-3pm

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Reddish's regular artisan market will be returning this month, but with a spooky twist.

Organised by Worker Bee Markets, this Halloween iteration takes place on Saturday, 26 October from 11am-3pm at Broadstone Mill Shopping Outlet.

There will be more than 60 Worker Bee Market makers and traders traders dressed up in their best costumes, with their stalls dressed up too. 

You'll find find unique handmade decorations, tasty treats, plus authentic International street food from Japan, Taiwan and Jamaica alongside tasty British toasties.

Visitors are encouraged to bring kids and dogs in costume for some tricks and treats.

And as well as the traders, there will be scary face painting and fun sand art activities to try. There may even be live music too!

Halloween Together | Schools Hill, Together Trust | Sat 26 October | 11am-3pm

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Halloween Together returns for its second year on Schools Hill, Cheadle, on 26 October to delight local families with trick-or-treating, spooktacular games and activities, market stalls, and more. 

From 11am until 3pm, Halloween Together will host a variety of family-friendly activities including decorated stalls and giving out sweets and treats for all the young trick or treaters – an ideal activity for children with autism or sensory issues that may struggle with traditional trick or treating. 

Run by local charity Together Trust, the event is hosted on its campus on Schools Hills and all proceeds raised from the festival will go directly to supporting their life changing services across Greater Manchester. 

Tickets cost £2 for adults and £1 for children with family tickets (two adults and two children) available for just £5.

Buy your tickets in advance here.

Hallowgreen | Merseyway Shopping Centre / Redrock | Sat 26 October | 12-3pm (Merseyway), 5-7pm (Redrock)

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'Hallowgreen' takes place on Saturday 26 October, and features a huge range of spooky festivities for the whole family.

Split between Merseyway and Redrock, the day will feature costumed actors, decor, performances, and a wide range of games.

The theme will be green, so make sure you come along wearing your best spooky green outfit.

And what's more, the event is free to attend!

The Stockport Spooktacular - day market / night market / cabaret show | Stockport Masonic Guildhall | Sun 27 October | 10am-3.30pm

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A description for this event reads: "Join us for a day filled with spooky fun at Stockport Masonic Guildhall. 

"Browse through our spooky selection of 60 stalls selling unique Halloween-themed items, tasty treats, and more. Dress up in your favorite costume and enjoy the Halloween atmosphere with friends and family. 

"Follow @StockportAlternativeMarket on socials to see more about what's happening on the day and who is trading. 

"Don't miss out on this FREE ENTRY event! See you there!

"What else is going on at the STOCKPORT SPOOKTACULAR ?

"NIGHT Market - This is an 18+ event and is on at the same venue in the evening 6pm - 9.30pm. FREE ENTRY.

"Burlesque and Cabaret Show - This is ticketed and set to be an extravaganza filled with the most incredible performances. 18+ and tickets on sale NOW."

Get your burlesque and cabaret show tickets here.

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