Spooktacular Fun at the Harris October Half-Term Events
Get Ready for a Fa-BOO-lous Adventure in Preston! As October approaches, the spirit of Halloween begins to cast its enchanting spell over Preston. This year, we invite you to join us for a series of bewitching events at The Guild Hall, Preston promising to deliver a spine-tingling October half-term experience like no other.
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Spooky Puppet Making
Date: Monday, 23rd October
Times: 10-11.15 am, 11.45-1pm
Location: The Guild Hall Foyer
Min recommended age 5yrs. Younger children could participate as long as they have support.
Recommendation for Guardian support for all through the workshop.
Our journey into the world of enchantment begins with Spooky Puppet Making. It’s the perfect opportunity for children aged 5 and above to unleash their creativity. Led by the talented Magic Light Productions, young artists will craft eerie yet delightful puppets. These handcrafted creations are sure to bring a touch of magic as we approach Halloween.
Spooky Goings On: UV Puppet Show
Date: Monday, 23rd October
Times: 2.15pm, 3pm, 3.45pm, 4.30pm
Location: The Guild Hall Foyer
The fun continues with the Spooky Goings On: UV Puppet Show. Led by the brilliant Magic Light Productions, this colourful UV puppet show promises singing, clapping, and cheering.
An Evening of Victorian Magic
Date: Monday, 23rd October
Times: 7.30pm
Location: The Guild Hall Foyer
Recommended age is 14+
Join us for an evening of Victorian Magic. Explore the haunting history behind some of the most famous Victorian illusions. Witness these illusions brought to life for a night of mystery that will leave you in awe.
Spooky Stories
Date: Tuesday, 24th October
Times: 11.15-11.45am, 1.30-2.00pm, 2.15-2.45pm
Location: The Harris Children’s Library
Recommended age 5+.
Gather around in the Harris Children’s Library for spooky stories. Our storyteller, Shelia Walsh, will entertain you with tales of witches and more. Why not become a library member and continue the story at home?
Preston’s Haunted Tales
Date: Tuesday, 24th October
Times: 7.30pm-8.15pm
Location: Guild Hall Foyer
Recommended age 16+
As the night falls, join the Lady in Black for Preston’s Haunted Tales. Gather in the darkness of the Guild Hall to hear chilling ghost stories told by professional storyteller Sheila Walsh. It’s an evening that promises to send shivers down your spine.
Spooky Family Film – Coco (PG)
Date: Wednesday, 25th October
Times: 1.30pm
Location: The Guild Hall Foyer
Bring the family for a special screening of Disney/Pixar’s Coco. Follow Miguel on an extraordinary journey in the Land of the Dead as he unravels the mysteries of his family history. It’s a heartwarming adventure filled with music and magic.
Spooky Family Film – The Addams Family (PG)
Date: Thursday, 26th October:
Times: 1.30pm
Location: The Guild Hall Foyer
Step into the macabre world of The Addams Family. They live with all the trappings of the macabre, including a detached hand for a servant. Join them on a quirky adventure filled with laughter, spooky surprises, and eccentric characters.
Spooky Mask Making
Date: Friday, 27th October
Times: 10am-11am, 11am-12
Location: The Guild Hall Foyer
Recommended age 5+.
Unleash your inner Halloween spirit with spooky mask making. This hands-on workshop allows you to bring your own mask designs to life. With specially designed templates, you can customize your mask with a wide array of colours and decorations. Children will leave with their own creations.
Halloween Edition of Baby, Bounce and Rhyme
Date: Tuesday, 31st October
Times: 10:30am-11am
Location: The Harris Library
We have a special, spooky edition this week for Baby Bounce and Rhyme. Sharing songs and rhymes is a fun way for babies and toddlers to develop their language skills. Fancy dress is optional!
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Don’t miss out on these exciting October events! We can’t wait to welcome you for a memorable October half-term filled with spooky delights.
Harris Your Place
Harris Your Place is a £16 million project set to restore and reimagine the Harris for 21st-century audiences as a cultural learning space. The aim of this project is to protect the building and the architecture for future generations whilst enhancing accessibility options and positioning the Harris as a community hub for Preston and Lancashire.
The capital project is more than simply preserving this much-loved building; Harris wants to ensure that it remains a vibrant heart of the community. A place where people want to spend their time.
