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Halloween events in Lancaster

Lancaster does Halloween properly: haunted houses that actually scare you, pumpkin patches worth the drive, and trick-or-treat streets the kids talk about all year. Here's what's on — confirmed dates first, then the annual traditions to watch for.

Annual traditions — dates TBA

These happen every year; exact dates are announced closer to the day.

Greenlands Farm Village - Pumpkin Picking

Dates TBA (Oct 3-31, 2026 per Visit Lancashire's pumpkin guide; open farm 10am-5pm daily per the farm's own site; carving station on site) · Greenlands Farm Village - Pumpkin Picking More info

Hauntings, Hangings & Horrid Happenings - Lancaster Ghost Walk

Dates TBA (Fri Oct 9, Fri Oct 23 and Sat Oct 31, 2026 (Halloween); 7:30-9:30pm; GBP 10 in advance; under-16s not recommended) · Hauntings, Hangings & Horrid Happenings - Lancaster Castle Ghost Walk More info

Lancaster Ghost Walk

Dates TBA (Evenings through the Halloween season annually; 90 minutes; GBP 10 per ticket; under-16s only with an adult; pre-booking required, payment on the day) · Lancaster Ghost Walk More info

The Trial & Execution of the Pendle Witches - Interactive Ghost Walk, Lancaster

Dates TBA (Fri Oct 16, 2026; 8-10:30pm; interactive walk of about 1.5-2.5 hours; own transport needed for the onward leg to Williamson Park / Gallows Hill; ages 16+ per listings) · Haunting Nights - Pendle Witches Interactive Ghost Walk, Lancaster More info

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Good to know

Haunted houses sell out on the last two weekends — book ahead, don't walk up.
Pumpkin patches are best on weekday mornings: smaller crowds, better light for photos.
Bring cash for the farm stands; card readers and corn mazes don't always mix.
Check age guidance before bringing small kids to a haunt — 'family fright nights' are the gentler pick.

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