Halloween Happenings

I’ve always loved Halloween. When I was a kid it was about carving pumpkins, dooking for apples in the living room and eating an insane amount of monkey nuts (okay not really eating them...but making a lot of mess!). As a student it was an excuse to don fancy dress on every night out during the month of October, and now with a little girl of my own I get to relive all the excitement of dressing her up and heading to as many of the Halloween themed kids activities there are. Here’s a selection of what’s happening locally, and we'll hopefully see you all there!

City of Perth Halloween Parade and Fun Night– Sat 28^th Oct

Perth City Centre plays host to a huge array of events and activities on Saturday 28^th Oct including;

Junior Halloween Howler More and register>

Great Scottish Events are organising this frighteningly fun-filled obstacle course race from Horsecross Plaza to St John Street for little monsters aged 6-12. Races start at 6.30pm.The number of participants is limited so make sure you register in order to book your child's place in the race and avoid disappointment!Prizes for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd places. Fancy dress is optional but there is a fancy dress contest! Spooky medal and goodie bag for everyone.

5.30-9pm, various locations throughout Perth City Centre;

Halloween Parade

Dress up and join in the Halloween Parade through the city centre. Leaves Horsecross Plaza at 5.30pm

Live Music & Entertainment

Horsecross Plaza Stage - big name tribute acts including Gary Mullen and the Works (Queen), and Oasish (Oasis). King Edward Street Stage – performances from Sweeney Tod, and local youth groups.

‘Halloween Screamer’ Zip Wire

Take a ride down the Perth High Street zip wire.

Tents of Terror

Brave your fears by entering the Tents of Terror for spooky surprises

Spirits of Scone, More>

26th-31st Oct. After the huge success of last year, Scone Palace have extended their run to five nights of spookiness this year! This illuminated tour of atmospheric sound and light will guide you around the spooky gardens, maze, and graveyard. Along the trail you’ll see some characters from Scottish history brought back to life as well as ghostly storytelling. There’s ‘Spirit Fuel’ in the way of hot, tasty food on offer in the coffee shop or you can visit the monster marshmallow pit along the way! Read Holly's #SmallCityReview from last year's show>

Halloween Family Supper at Loch Leven’s Larder, More & Tickets>

Dress up in your favourite Halloween costume and enjoy a scrumptiously spooky menu served by a team of witches and warlocks! Staff will keep your little goblins entertained with Halloween activities to enjoy alongside a menu that includes pumpkin soup, sausage ‘intestines’ and jelly, worms & ice cream for dessert. Tues 31^st Oct, 4.30-6pm.

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Active Kids Children’s Halloween Disco, More & Book>

Includes disco, hot dogs, crisps, party cake, juice and optional fancy dress competition all for £12.50 each! Tickets must be booked in advance either in person, phone or via the link above. Sat 28th October from 4-6pm.

Humpty Dumpty Community Nursery Halloween Coffee Morning. More>

Sunday 29^th Oct. 10am - 1pm. Coffee Morning! Tombola, stalls, cake & candy. Fun for all thr family! £3 adult and £1 kids entry (includes refreshments & cakes)

Noah’s Ark Halloween Party

Suitable for 3-12 year olds. Fancy dress, face painting, dooking for apples, disco, gunge, party games, a snack, magician and balloon man…all for £9.50 per child! Get tickets from reception. 31st October 2017 at 6-8:30pm!

The Pavilion Café Halloween Party, Crieff. More>

A Halloween party BBQ with plenty of sweet treats (including warm candy cones!), games, a pumpkin hunt and prizes for best fancy dress! During the week there will also be after school workshops for pumpkin carving & decorating, lantern making costume making and decorations such as spiders, bats & ghosts (keep an eye on their Facebook page for details). Fri 27^th Oct & Sat 28^th Oct, 5-8.30pm.

‘Scary Sunday’ at Peel Farm, More>

The brilliant Peel Farm (near Kirriemuir) are hosting a fun family day with prizes for the best fancy dress (adults AND children!). There will also be a pumpkin carving contest, dooking for apples, ‘pick their brains’, pin the wart on the witch and a pumpkin hunt along their nature train. Expect plenty of spooky cakes to keep the troops going! Sunday 29^th Oct, 12-4pm

Halloween At The Hermitage, More>

The North Perthshire Ranger Service are hosting this great event, where you can follow the pumpkin trail around the woods at the Hermitage (near Dunkeld), solving gruesome clues and grisly questions as you go. You can make a spell in the witch’s cauldron, and see what ghastly creations you can cook up in the craft area, or complete the hunt and receive a trick or treat from the lucky dip! Sat 28^th Oct.

Drop in any time between 11am and 3pm. Last entry for the trail at 3pm. Children £3; accompanying adults free.

Night At The Museum, More>

Head to The Black Watch Museum and explore it’s First World War trench by torchlight. Meet ghoulish ghosts from the Regiment’s past and hear their spooky stories before taking part in some Halloween fun and games. Be sure to dress up in your favourite costume to scare the ghosts as you creep around the Castle corridors, and as ghost hunting is hungry work you can refuel with a tasty treat or a warming hot drink from the BBQ. Sat 28^th Oct, 5.30pm-9pm. £5 per person (BBQ prices separate)| Ages 5 upwards| Reservation required

St John’s Spooky Story Competition, More>

Remember to send in your entries for this great competition which closes on Friday 20^th Oct. All primary school kids are eligible to enter to do their very worst and scare the pants off the judges. There will be prizes for the top 3 stories with the winning story being illustrated by professional artist Charliedoodles!

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