Town bids to put on fright night funtime
THIS Halloween, Rochdale Town Centre will be taken over by an assortment of ghoulish celebrations - offering the perfect chance for little and big kids everywhere to get in on the spooky October action in 2021.
A scarily unique experience for absolutely everyone brave enough to get into the Halloween spirit!
Paul Ambrose, the Business Improvement District Manager said: “The BID is delighted to be hosting and promoting so many Halloween activates and events. This is a great opportunity for the BID team to work with local business and other partner organisations to hep promote everything that the town centre has to offer.”
Below, is a list of the events taking place in Rochdale, hosted by BID, this October: ●●
MAGICIAN Dan Rhodes Meet and greet event at Puttstars today (Saturday).
Talented Rochdale magician, Dan Rhodes, will be holding a meet and greet event at Puttstars between 11am and midday.
Dan, who recently became the UK’S fastest growing Youtuber has over 5 million subscribers, plus another 7 million fans on Tik Tok. ●●
SPOOKY face painting Rochdale Riverside
Add further fun to your Halloween fun by popping down to Rochdale Riverside today to have your face painted by spectacular face painter Belinda Belinda will provide dazzling face painting designs for your children (or big kids!), from scary monsters, super heroes and princesses. ●●
FACE painting at Puttstars between 1pm and 3pm today.
HALLOWEEN giant globe at Rochdale Riverside.
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A spectacular Halloween giant globe will be at Riverside today between 11am and 3pm. This is a fun opportunity to take photographs of friends and family in a large inflatable Halloween themed globe. Between noon and 2pm the globe will be haunted by two performers. ●●
MEDICINE Tap - Children’s Spooky Afternoon tea October 26 to October 31 between 12pm and 4pm.
Bring your little ghouls for an afternoon tea treat at the Medicine Tap this Halloween. The spooky selection includes sandwiches, a choice of a soft drink, and a ghostly cakes. Booking is essential and the cost per child is £9.95. ●●
FLYING Horse Hotel - Day of the Dead with music from ‘Juan Direction’ and food from Mama chillies
The Day of the Dead is coming to the Flying Horse for this year’s Halloween special. Get your spookiest costume out and prepare for a screamer of a night with music from Juan Direction who will be performing Mexican covers of popular American hits. The ever popular Mama Chillies will be taking over the kitchen and offering New York style pizza & burrito madness. Booking advised ●●
COLIN Meredith’s Ghost Walk
Join the Rochdale Ghost Walk to learn more about the town’s ghostly hauntings and supernatural past as you take a stroll along the central streets and hidden corners.
Led by Coin Meredith, the walking tour passes many places of interest and attractions along the way. Those wishing to join in the fun are required to meet up at The Baum Pub.
This Halloween Colin is offering two walks: October 30 at 7.30pm. This walk is aimed at families and children are encouraged to come in a scary costume: prizes will be offered to those wearing the best costumes. October 31 at 8pm. Booking is not required although it is recommended that you arrive at least 5 to 10 minutes before the departure time. Admission is £5pp.
HOOCHI Koochi Three Halloween nights are coming to one of Rochdale’s newest and exciting venues:
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Friday, October 29 the Country Rats will be performing blues, funk, hiphop and rock followed by Tokeo who are afive piece punk, rock and rap band.
Saturday, October 30 is the Halloween Special 80’s and 90’s pop party.
Sunday, October 31.will see the return of the Sunday Soul Club ●●
HALLOWEEN Special The Empire
The legendary Halloween Party at The Empire is back on Saturday, October 30. The venue will be transformed into a into a place of spooktacular delights and live DJS will keep you dancing the nigh away.
Make sure you dress up in your scariest outfit and prepare yourself for a spookily good night. Prizes will be offered to the best dressed. ●●
Rochdale’s favourite spooktacular fancy dress party returns at the Cask and Feather on Saturday October 30 from 8pm.
Dance the night away to your guilty-pleasures with
CASK and Feather
Halloween favourites. ●●
MANNERIST Halloween Spectacular Party Family Fun Day at The Mannerist Saturday, October 30.
All inclusive of food and drinks (adults and children). Fancy dress with Halloween games and prizes to be won. DJ Dracula and MC Spooktacular. Starting at 4pm - prebooking only. ●●
ROCHDALE Pioneers Museum
Come to Rochdale Pioneers Museum on Saturday, October 30, 10.30am to 3pm and see if you can win a Halloween goody bag - all you need to do is tell our staff a fact you know about the Rochdale Pioneers or the Co-op movement.
We would also love to see your Halloween costumes. ●●
TOUCHSTONES - Halloween Trail
A great event for little ones (and big kids) is the Halloween trail at Touchstones.
Work out riddles and clues to discover some wonderfully creepy objects from the Rochdale borough collection in our Halloween trail for children here at Touchstones.
The event is free and it takes place October 27 - 31 from 10am to 5pm No booking required. ●●
PUTTSTARS - Mini golf Double double toil and trouble,
Puttstars have got the perfect party planned for Saturday, October 30.
Enjoy food and drink, mini golf, and a party to remember, with our putterly bone-chilling Halloween package,. Prices from £11pp and the package includes; Two rounds of putterly spooky mini golf One drink per person Unlimited nachos and fries.
Have you ever fancied seeing in the New Year in a stunning mansion, tucked away in the heart of the English countryside? Well now is your chance! With four days away to relax, celebrate and visit some charming riverside towns, this break is not to be missed!
Return coach travel 3 nights at the 2-star Bosworth Hall Hotel & Spa, Market Bosworth with dinner & full English breakfast (includes Hogmanay buffet dinner) Welcome drink After dinner tea & coffee every evening Light entertainment every evening Free excursions to Stamford & Stratford-upon-avon Included visit to Lichfield