Here’s some suggestions if you’re looking for a frighteningly-good time.
1. Spooktacular, Barnes Park
Expect spooky music, flames and fireworks as Sunderland Spooktacular returns. The Halloween-themed Barnes Park event returns on Friday, October 30, with two choreographed firework shows, expanded flame effects and a full evening of entertainment. The evening begins with Spellbound, an earlier lower-noise, family-friendly display designed with younger children and families in mind. This is followed later in the evening by Afterglow, a more traditional, higher-impact firework spectacular featuring bigger effects, greater intensity and a more powerful finale. Tickets from Fatsoma. com | Stock image
2. Spellbinding events at The Bridges
There's affordable Halloween fun at the Bridges this half term, with a spellbinding interactive event for little witches and wizards. The Witches’ Chamber workshop opens at the shopping centre from Monday, October 26 to Saturday, October 31, where two mischievous witches will lead children through three magical activities, including brewing magical potions. Tickets are £3. There is also a free Halloween trail to follow. | Submitted
3. Horror Car Wash, Sunderland Live, Houghton
The immersive drive-through horror experience is returning to Sunderland Live, formerly Rainton Arena, in Rainton Meadows, from Friday, October 16 to Sunday, November 1. Instead of traditional horror experiences, it sees terrifying characters and scare actors bringing unexpected frights right to your car window. One ticket is required per vehicle, with early bird tickets priced from £22 plus booking fee. Tickets are available from Skiddle.com | Submitted
4. Halloween at Stack Seaburn
Stack Seaburn is staging special Halloween events for little ones. Techno Tots takes place on October 27 from 12pm to 1.30pm. It's a high-energy family rave packed with party classics, Halloween favourites and feel-good tunes for all ages. There's also a It’s Too Good To Be Bad Halloween Show on October 31 from 12pm to 1.30pm, a spooky disco for kids aged 2 to 7. Tickets on the Stack website. | Submitted