Get ready to embark on a hauntingly fun autumnal season with your little ones as we unveil the top 15 spooky activities to enjoy with kids in Liverpool. From eerie ghost walks to family-friendly Halloween festivals, Liverpool offers a treasure trove of spooky delights.
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15 Spooky Things To Do With Kids in Liverpool
Paranormal Picnic at Sefton Park
Pack up your best picnic basket, wrap up warm and take the kids along to Sefton Park. As well as being a stunning location, there’s plenty of creepy history to keep the kids entertained. You could also task each member of the family with telling a ghost story as the sun sets. A great idea for keeping the kids entertained over October breaks and autumnal evenings Grab an indulgent hot chocolate or piping hot coffee from Oasis in the Park while you’re there.
Halloween Woodland Walk
Get ready for a unique Halloween adventure at Cheshire’s ‘Magical Woodland’ in Blakemere Village. Nestled in 15 acres of breathtaking countryside, this interactive Halloween experience is a spooktacular gem. Located less than an hour from Liverpool, it promises family fun with attractions like the Dinosaurs Den, Ghostbusters Ghetto, Hocus Pocus party pad, and the mesmerizing Under the Sea spectacle. A Halloween treat for all!
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Spooky Welly Walk
The Spooky Welly Walk at Sefton Park offers eerie family activities beyond scares. With options like Creepy Crafts, Freaky Funfair, Bugfest Beauty Parlour, and Menacing Mask Making, there’s something for everyone. Join us on October 21st at Sefton Park for surprises, giveaways, and thrilling performances supporting the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation. Tickets: £5 per adult/child, £18 for a family of 4, children under 2 go free!
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Family Fright Fest
Experience Family Fright Fest at Church Farm, Wirral, with full or part-day tickets. Enjoy farm park activities, tractor rides to the pumpkin patch (11:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 3:30 pm), The Skull Search 2023 activity pack (£3.95), PYO Pumpkin Patch, barrel train rides (£1.50), and animal feeding (£1.00 feed bags). Savor Cheshire Farm ice cream, drinks, and snacks or bring a picnic to relax at scenic picnic benches.
Hightown Pumpkin Patch
When it comes to things to do with kids in Liverpool, this is one of the best. Visit Hightown Pumpkin Patch at L38 5DA for a cherished family tradition with a variety of pumpkins in a scenic outdoor setting. It’s a memorable autumn experience open daily from 1st to 31st October, 9 am to 6 pm. No admission fees or bookings required – just show up with the family and pay for your pumpkins. Refreshments available for purchase, and there’s even a free maize maze for sweetcorn picking!
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Old-School Halloween Games
From bobbing for apples to mummy wrapping, there are plenty of spooky games to play at home that won’t break the bank:
- Bobbing for Apples: Float apples in water, and players grab them with their mouths—no hands!
- Mummy Wrap: Teams race to create the best toilet paper mummy; add a timer for extra challenge.
- Halloween Scavenger Hunt: Make a list of Halloween items for a home or garden hunt.
- Monster Freeze Dance: Dance to Halloween tunes; freeze like monsters when the music stops.
- Spooky Storytelling: Sit in a circle, tell a collective Halloween story, and pass a torch for atmosphere.
DIY Halloween Treats
Elevate your Halloween celebrations with spooky baking ideas. Create creepy cookies using Halloween-themed shapes, decorate toffee apples with nuts and sweets, or craft graveyard cupcakes with cookie crumb “dirt” and candy bones. For the ultimate Halloween treat, bake a themed cake with orange and black icing, and consider a surprise raspberry filling for an extra spooky twist. These baking ideas are not only delicious but also add a fun touch to your Halloween for the kids. BBC Good Food has a brilliant collection of easy Halloween baking ideas.
Creepy Crafts
Halloween is the perfect time to get little ones involved in relaxing activities such as scrapbooking. And all you need is a black paged book and these adorable Halloween digital stickers. Buy them for only £3 for 160 spooky stickers, they’re perfect for creepy crafts for kids. Download, print and cut out. Then using a glue stick, start creating Halloween decorations and spooky scrapbooks.
Embrace Halloween with these budget-friendly, kid-friendly decoration ideas. Craft paper plate masks of spooky creatures, create wreaths with fabric scraps, and transform jars into eerie lanterns. Craft a spider web or decorate mini pumpkins with paint and stickers. These DIY decorations are not only budget-friendly but also offer a fantastic opportunity for kids to get creative and embrace the Halloween spirit. Gathered has some great Halloween craft ideas for kids.
Family Halloween Party
Head to Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel on Saturday October 28th at 6pm for a fun-filled Halloween party suitable for the whole family, from kids to grandparents! With a DJ, kid-friendly activities, a Halloween buffet, and prizes for the best costumes, it’s an event not to miss. Arrive at 6pm, enjoy the buffet at 7:30pm, and take advantage of family tickets. Discounted room rates are available if you’d like to stay over, and children under 5 are admitted free of charge.
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Ottersghoul
Join the Halloween fun at Otterspool Adventure this half-term. Enjoy spooky shows, a haunted maze, a monster motel visit, and costume parades in each session. Tickets include park access, with morning and afternoon options. Don’t miss the special evening party on October 30 and 31 with limited tickets including food. Great for family fun in Liverpool!
Parentfolk Spooky Social
Join Parentfolk’s Spooky Social in Wirral for Halloween on October 29. Morning and afternoon sessions are available at The Mouse in Brimstage. Enjoy live entertainment, craft workshops, welly walks, and surprises, followed by a monster ball rave. Dress up and enjoy this family-friendly outdoor event, with weather-sheltered crafts. A top Halloween activity for kids in Liverpool!
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Halloween Pancake Party
Fancy treating the kids to a Halloween party that’s all taken care of for you? The Halloween Spooktacular at the Interesting Eating Co is filled with games and crafts, including Creepy Crafts, Wheel of Misfortune, Unlucky Dip, Pumpkin Pinata, and a Deadly Disco. Kids take home their crafts, and there are prizes to win. Best costume prizes are up for grabs too! Recommended ages for this event are from 5-10 years and spots are limited so get your tickets now!
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El Kiddo Halloween Family Special
Liverpool, get ready for El Kiddo Halloween Special on October 28th, 2023. It’s a sensational Halloween extravaganza with activities for all ages. Enjoy the El Kiddo Rave, face painting, games, tribute acts, fancy dress contests, and more. Don’t miss this electrifying family event in Liverpool!
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Liverpool Ghost Walk
For self-guided things to do with kids in Liverpool a haunted Liverpool walking tour, is ideal. Uncover eerie places and local horror stories. Explore St George’s Hall, Epstein Theatre, Queen Victoria Monument, and more. It’s a spine-chilling adventure in Liverpool! You’ll arrive at Lime Street Station in the city center to start your quest for answers. The package includes access to the quest within the free mobile game app.
Spooky Sudley
Experience a touch of spookiness at Hallowe’en at Sudley House. From ghost stories in Sudley’s Library to crafting creepy crafts in the Craft Room and encountering ghoulish pumpkins on the Pumpkin Trail, there’s eerie fun for all. While it’s family-friendly, it carries a slightly spooky theme, so a heads-up for our littlest guests. Get ready for some Halloween chills!
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