Luckily, there are plenty of places across the Lancaster and Morecambe district that are planning spooky events.
From spooky productions to Halloween themed parties and workshops, there is something for everyone – and even events that will keep the big kids happy too!
Here we feature 12 of the Halloween themed events taking place this year.
Are you brave enough to take part in any?
. Dr Ben Garrod presents The Ultimate Dinosaur Show, The Platform, Morecambe
If you love dinosaurs, then this interactive, educational and highly entertaining show on October 24 is a must. You’ll learn loads of fascinating facts about the best prehistoric predators and most humongous herbivores. You may even get to touch the skin of a baby Triceratops and come face-to-face with a thundering T-Rex with life-size, museum-quality, animatronic dinosaurs. Show starts at 2pm. Tickets available at https://uk.patronbase.com/_ThePlatform/Productions Photo: Submit
. Halloween party, Trimpell Sports and Social Club, Outmoss Lane, Morecambe
The Trimpell is hosting two Halloween parties sure to be lots of spooky fun on October 28 from 11am-1pm or 2-4pm, and there'll be prizes for the best costume. Tickets cost £5 for children and £1 for adults. Food will be available to purchase. Call Emma on 07951 814433 to book. Photo: Submit
. Johnny’s Fear Factory – Scare Attraction, Morecambe
Step inside Johnny's Fear Factory on Morecambe promenade if you dare where you'll experience four zones of horror - Weirder Things, Ghost Rider, Electrotag and Hallway of Horrors. It’s a one-way ticket to terror. Family sessions offer milder versions of the Ghost Rider, Electrotag (non-electrified) and Weirder Things installations. Open from October 20 to November 5. For more details and tickets go to https://johnnys-fearfactory.com/ Photo: Submit
9. Boo at the Zoo, Lakeland Wildlife Oasis, Milnthorpe
Join the zoo on October 28 for the return of its annual out of hours lock-in. The zoo will reopen at 6pm until 9.30pm, when it will celebrate all of the weird, wonderful and spooky animals with this year’s theme, Creatures Unseen! As the zoo darkens, you'll see the animals in a different light… some just waking up, eyes glinting in the shadows and you might just hear some hair raising howls. There will be BBQ food, Halloween treats, creepy activities and a spooky trail. Tickets will be available at the door during the event costing the standard entrance rates. Photo: Submit
10. Family Fiesta Zombie Rave, Kanteena, Brewery Lane, Lancaster
Kanteena x Events Live presents a spooky indoor family fun filled day from 1-4pm on November 4. There'll be street food, an under 5s area and workshops for all the family. Tickets priced £7 for adults and £8 for kids from www.kanteena.co.uk/events Photo: Submit
11. Crafty fun at The Judges’ Lodgings, Church Street, Lancaster
Create your very own spooky spider or brilliant bat. Drop in anytime between 11am and 12.30pm and 1-3.30pm on October 26 or 27 and November 2 and 3. Find full details at https://visitlancaster.org.uk/whats-on/october-and-november-events-at-the-judges-lodgings/ Photo: Submit
12. Tricks, Treats & Trails, Lancaster
Lancaster BID's Spooky Trail runs from October 14 to October 31 with prizes up for grabs. Also on October 27, all are invited along to St Nics Arcade to watch Northern Heights Dance & Aerial’s Halloween themed aerial performances, and to join in witches and wizards ‘flying workshops’. You can learn to fly on a magical aerial broomstick and aerial pumpkin. Full details in the Lancaster BID Halloween Trick, Treats & Trails leaflets available from city centre shops. Photo: Submit