What’s on this half term in Manchester

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We list the top things to do this half term in Manchester. From Spookfest at the Trafford Centre, to an indoor pumpkin maze near Macclesfield, to Halloween in the City.

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00:00 Children across Greater Manchester are breaking up for half term today on the 20th of October

00:06 and attractions around the region will be hosting plenty of activities to keep them

00:11 entertained. We compiled a list of some of the best places to get involved in the festivities

00:16 during the autumn break.

00:19 First up is Spookfest at the Trafford Centre, running from the 13th to the 31st of October.

00:25 Enjoy exhilarating funfair rides, a towering pumpkin tower, a spooktacular show, fearsome

00:31 face painting and creepy costume characters for the ultimate Halloween family day out.

00:37 For something a little less spooky, the Trafford Centre Selfridges is also hosting half term

00:42 fun for little ones throughout the autumn break.

00:46 Meet Bluey on Wednesday the 25th of October and JJ from Cocoa Melon on the 26th.

00:53 And Selfridges key holders will have even more activities to get involved with.

00:57 After you've exhausted the kids at one of the activities, why not head down to the Real

01:02 Greek at the Trafford Centre for a bite to eat, as kids eat free for every £10 you spend

01:08 from Monday the 23rd to Sunday the 29th.

01:11 If you're still in the festive mood this autumn break, why not take a trip to a pumpkin patch

01:16 and select your very own pumpkin for carving, eating and displaying around your home.

01:21 High Ash Farm near Macclesfield has a unique indoor pumpkin maze filled with 35 types of

01:27 squash as well as sheepdog demonstrations and delicious pumpkin inspired food and drink,

01:33 making it the ultimate family friendly day out.

01:37 The farm will be open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of half term week for families

01:42 to get involved.

01:43 For something slightly more local to Manchester, head to Dunham Pumpkins near Altrincham.

01:48 This year over 30,000 pumpkins were planted and you can get your very own pumpkin picking

01:54 experience at the farm, as well as enjoying a bumpy wagon train ride.

01:59 Next up on the list is Trafford Palazzo's Halloween half term hangout.

02:03 The Halloween spooktacular is perfect for all the family and as a bonus is completely

02:08 free.

02:09 Hunt monsters, hang out with reptiles, make spooky crafts and dance at the silent disco

02:15 between the 21st and 28th of October.

02:18 If you're looking for a unique place to explore, why not try out Cheetham's Library Magic Makers

02:23 on the 26th of October.

02:25 All sorts of Halloween themed activities will be available, including arts and crafts and

02:30 a scavenger hunt about cats.

02:32 And don't forget to dress up for the occasion in your best costumes.

02:37 Towards the end of half term, Halloween in the city is returning with a monstrous line

02:41 up of free family friendly activities.

02:44 Thousands of families are expected to head into the city wearing their spookiest costumes

02:50 for the free two day event over the weekend of Saturday the 28th and Sunday the 29th of

02:55 October.

02:56 For everyone enjoying their time off during half term, we hope you have a spooktacular

03:01 time.

03:02 Stay tuned for our weekly What's On guides to find out more things to do in Greater Manchester.

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