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Are you looking for fang-tastic things to do over half-term?

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Fang-tastic things to do this half term

There’s lots going on in Plymouth this Halloween to entertain the family, from sea-riously spooky trails to a party at the Plymouth Market, are you brave enough to take part?

Barbican Halloween Trail

When: 24-30 October

Join us for a Sea-riously spooky Children’s Trail.

Look out for the posters of real sea creatures displayed in shop windows around the Barbican, these are creatures with a gruesome twist, have you ever heard of a Zombie Worm for example, no? Well, there are plenty of creepy creatures like that for you to discover. Don’t get caught out, there is an imposter that we have made up can you spot it?

Find them all and bring your completed trail to the Tourist Information Centre on the Barbican to collect your prize, will it be a Trick or Treat?

City Centre Halloween Trail

When: Saturday 22 to Sunday 30 October

This year's Halloween Trail will run during the October half term - giving you and the kids something fun to do during the holidays.

Locate the 15 Halloween characters displayed in shop windows to be in with a chance of winning one of three £50 Waterstone's gift card.

Once you've located all of the Halloween characters complete the entry form on the Visit Plymouth website.

Halloween Story Telling

Spooky goings on happening at Soapbox Children's Theatre in Devonport Park.

Come and sit by a cosy fire and listen to Jacqueline our storyteller in this family friendly (With a good dollop of spookiness) halloween session at Soapbox. Dress to impress the ghosties and ghoulies. Toast and hot chocolate provided for the children.

To book your tickets visit: HALLOWEEN STORYTELLING EVENT- FRI 28TH OCT 2022 (stiltskin.org.uk)

Plymouth Market’s Halloween Party

When: Saturday 29 October, 11am to 4pm

The event will involve exciting (and spooky) activities such as face painting, competitions and trick or treating.

Plymouth Market, Cornwall St, Plymouth PL1 1PS
Face Painting - The Event Space
Competition - The Event Space
Trick or Treating - Around the market stalls

Dress up in your scariest costume! 

For more information visit the Facebook event page

Plymouth Libraries

During half-term there are Halloween Craft activities taking place at libraries across Plymouth.

You can find out more here: https://new.plymouth.gov.uk/activities-and-events-libraries