Hull is hosting a series of family fun events in the run-up to Halloween.
The city will see magic shows, a witches and pumpkin trail and a “Spooky Transport” day, over the half-term holidays.
Most events are free, although booking may be required for some.
More information can be found on the individual events’ websites.
Hull BID Pumpkin Trail
24 October to 1 November
Free
Fifteen pumpkins and Halloween characters have been hidden around Hull city centre on a route taking in St Stephen’s, Prospect Centre and Princes Quay shopping centres, as well as the Old Town and Humber Street.
Collect the letters at each site to reveal a hidden message which lets you enter a prize draw.
Trail sheets are available from the Welcome Hub at Hull Interchange.
More information: Hull Bid Halloween, external
It’s Astonishing Show
28 October
13:00
Free
Hull Magicians’ Circle is holding family-friendly magic and juggling show in Hull Trinity Market to mark the 100th anniversary of the death of famous escapologist Harry Houdini
More information: Hull Magicians’ Circle – Instagram, external
Fruit Market Halloween Spell Hunt
24 October to 1 November
Free
Wander around the Fruit Market area in Hull Marina to find words for a witch’s spell. Your entry will be put in a prize draw.
More information: Halloween Spell Hunt, external
Hull Museums half-term crafts
27 and 28 October
13:00 to 15:00
Free
Hull and East Riding Museum is holding a drop-in 3D Autumn Artworks family craft activity on Tuesday 27 October, while Streetlife Museum runs a Spooky Transport family workshop, on Wednesday 28 October.
The Transport Museum is also holding a “relaxed” version of the Spooky Transport on Thursday 29 October for children who “would find it difficult to attend the busier drop-in sessions”. Booking is required, external as spaces are limited
More information: Hull Museums Events , external
Prospect Shopping Centre Halloween events
28 and 29 October
11:00 to 15:00
Free
Face painting, arts and crafts and games at the Hull shopping centre featuring stilt-walking skeletons with Jack Skellington and Oogie Boogie.
More information: Prospect Centre – Facebook, external
Deathly Silent Disco – Waudby Centre
27 October
13:00 – 15:00
Free but booking required
The family hub in east Hull is holding a silent disco with a baby area and arts and crafts activities complete with a children’s entertainer.
The centre says it is suitable for 0-11 year olds and up to 25 years for young people with SEND.
More information: Waudby Centre – Facebook, external
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