AS Halloween creeps closer, Warrington town centre is gearing up for a spooktacular half-term offering.

Businesses, venues and organisations are all brewing up something special to ensure the town is packed with eerie excitement and family-friendly frights.

The collective effort, supported by Warrington Business Improvement District (BID), has brought together a variety of events for all ages, creating a spooky atmosphere across the town.

From Time Square to Golden Square and everywhere in between, the whole town is getting into the Halloween spirit.

The festivities kick off with Cineworld Warrington’s Horror Season, offering a lineup of terrifying films throughout October, right up to Halloween on October 31.

For just £5 per ticket, film fans can enjoy Halloween favourites such as A Nightmare on Elm Street on Friday, October 25, and Saw on Thursday, October 31.

Animals are taking over Time Square on Wednesday, October 23, between 10am and 3pm, with Go Wild Halloween Camp returning to Warrington Market.

This will see a selection of creepy creatures and the Spookysaurus Party walkabout in the square, bringing a prehistoric twist to Halloween.

The fun continues on Thursday, October 24, with a Family Halloween Party featuring a Looby Lou bingo session, musical performances from Hocus Pocus tribute act, The Sanderson Sisters, and free face painting in the square.

On Friday, October 25, Time Square will host a pumpkin carving workshop, where kids and adults alike can get creative with their own Halloween decorations.

Louie’s Pizza is also jumping into the festivities with a special pumpkin carving session on Monday, October 28, at 4.30pm, including a kids’ meal deal for £10.

Project manager Andrea Morley, from Warrington BID, said: “It has been absolutely fantastic to watch the town getting ready for Halloween.

“We have got local businesses, venues and so many people joining forces to make this year’s celebrations extra special.

“Whether you are a family looking for fun or someone who just loves the spooky season – there is truly something for everyone to enjoy.

“The whole town centre has embraced the spirit of Halloween, and we cannot wait to see everyone getting involved.”

The action continues at Warrington Youth Zone, where a dance fitness evening of fancy dress and glow sticks takes place on Sunday, October 27.

Fright Night Fever welcomes all over the age of 16 for a two-hour danceathon to raise money for the youth zone.

For those seeking thrills and chills on Halloween itself, Gravity Active has three exciting events lined up for Thursday, October 31.

The day begins with a parent and toddler bounce session from 9am to 10am, followed by a quieter special educational needs session, offering a relaxed Halloween-themed experience.

The day finishes with an over five’s Halloween Party from 6pm to 8pm, guaranteeing an evening of spooky fun.

Visitors can round off festivities with trick-or-treating at shopping destination Golden Square on October 31, from 10am to 2pm, with more than 40 vendors participating in safe trick or treating and handing out sweet treats to costumed visitors, making it a perfect family-friendly event to cap off the celebrations.

Golden Square director Ian Cox added: “Halloween is a fantastic opportunity for everyone in the town centre to get involved, and this year we have seen a great response.

“With more than 40 vendors participating in trick-or-treating and so many events happening across the town, it is going to be an exciting time for everyone.”

For more information on these events and how to get involved, visit wearewarringtonbid.co.uk/events

If you are a venue or organisation with an event that has not been mentioned, email marketing@wearewarrington.co.uk