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Halloween Treats in Blackpool
When the shops are full to the brim with red devil costumes, bright orange pumpkins and treacle toffee it can mean only one thing: Halloween is around the corner.
There are plenty of things to do to keep entertained, and enjoy some family fun in Blackpool this autumn. From half-term horrors at Blackpool libraries to spooky events at Stanley Park, there’s enough going on to entice all ages and interests.
BSafe Blackpool, the multi-agency partnership, urges residents to take advantage of the many activities on offer.
Cllr Sue Wright, Vice Chair of BSafe Blackpool, says: “Halloween can be a fantastic time for children and youngsters. At a time when the nights are drawing in and it’s starting to get colder it’s an exciting opportunity to get outdoors for some festive fun and get dressed up.
“Sadly, however, it’s also a time of year associated with numerous dangers. We urge parents to ask themselves exactly where their children are at this time of year and what they are doing. We also encourage parents to get involved in the fun and join in the many local organised activities, which offer something for the whole family.”
Events in Blackpool include:
Enjoy the spooky chills and thrills of Halloween with the Park Ranger Service on Saturday October 28. Make some your own jack o’ lantern, scary masks, enjoy some games and pick up some treats to take home. The fun starts at the bandstand at Stanley Park at 3pm with some spooky gamesaround the park, after which little trick or treaters can move to the Visitor’s Centre to designtheir own pumpkin lantern andmake spooky masks, before going home at 5pm. Goodie bags will be given to all attendants. Wrap up warm.
Bookings only - to book call the Parks and Green Environment Services on Tel 01253 478478/ e mail parks.landscapes@blackpool.gov.uk
Another spooky but fun Halloween event is taking place at East Pines Park, off East Pines Drive, Anchorsholme, on Saturday October 28from 4.30pm until 7pm. There will be lighting in the park with gazebos for the various events which includes a bouncy castle, Halloween games,and a story teller. Food will be available. If weather conditions are poor the story telling will take place in the adjacent Anchorsholme Library. The event is free of charge. For more information contact Tim Riley in Leisure Services on 07796 994591 or Pete Smith of the East Pines Park friends group friends group. E-mail pete.j.smith@springfieldsfuels.com or ring Pete Smith's contact number during the day is 01772 763307.
Half-term Horrors in Blackpool Libraries (Details of which are available at the relevant library):
- Bispham Library will be holding their traditional Halloween party on Thursday October 26 between 10am and 12.00noon. This will include fancy dress and activities and crafts. There will also be a lot of activity sheets available during the holiday week - either to use in the library or to take home.
- At Anchorsholme Library there will be a special Halloween/Bonfire night themed poetry event on Friday October 27 between 10.30am and 11.15am.
- A Halloween craft workshop will take place at Revoe Library on Friday October 27 between 2.30 and 4pm, organised by the Park Ranger's department.
- Palatine Library will host their second Annual "Spooktacular" on Tuesday October 31 between 4pm and 5.30pm. There will be a prize for the best three costumes so come in fancy dress. Activities include apple dunking, spooky story time and spooky music.
Organised Bonfires
Organised events are the best way to celebrate Bonfire Night. Some of the local events include:
The annual extravaganza at Blackpool Cricket Club, West Park Drive.The fun takes place on Saturday November 4 with firework displays, refreshments and a bonfire.
The weekend will go with a bang this November as Blackpool Pleasure Beach hosts not one, but two fabulous firework extravaganzas at Britain’s biggest and best amusement park. And they’re absolutely free! It all goes pop on Saturday November 4th and Sunday November 5th with DJs from both Rock FM and Magic 999 spinning tunes to a backdrop of exciting and colourful explosions. Find them on the Rock FM stage, right in the centre of the park, opposite the Gold Mine ride. The fun begins at 6pm.
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