Things to do (Oct 20 - 24)

By The Newsroom
Published 17th Oct 2018, 11:00 BST
Updated 17th Oct 2018, 12:03 BST
Kids will love the Halloween Xplorer Challenge at Brockholes Nature ReserveKids will love the Halloween Xplorer Challenge at Brockholes Nature Reserve
Kids will love the Halloween Xplorer Challenge at Brockholes Nature Reserve
Take your pick from these great events happening over the next few days:

PAID: Halloween Xplorer Challenge, from Saturday, October 20 until Sunday, November 4

Explore Brockholes Nature Reserve, find the Halloween themed markers, complete the challenge, and have fun together. Brought to you in partnership with British Orienteering, Xplorer is the perfect activity for all the family to enjoy together. No need to book, just pick up your map pack from the Welcome Centre located on the floating Visitor Village between 10am and 4pm. Map packs are £3 each and include a map, answer sheet, a Brockholes pencil and on completion, a certificate, sticker and a Halloween sweet treat.

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FREE: A Year in the Life of Mike’s Bench, Blackpool, until Wednesday, October 24

Get prepared for Halloween with a Pumpkin Carving eventGet prepared for Halloween with a Pumpkin Carving event
Get prepared for Halloween with a Pumpkin Carving event

Following the death of her partner Mike Foster, journalist Elizabeth Gomm decided to dedicate a bench in his memory in Blackpool’s Stanley Park. Rather than just attach a plaque to remember press photographer Mike, Elizabeth posted a sign on the bench inviting people to send her photographs of them sitting on it. These treasured snapshots will now to feature in this special exhibition at Stanley Park Visitor Centre. Open Tuesday until Sunday from 11am until 3pm. Admission is free.

PAID: Blackpool Ghost Walk, Blackpool, Saturday, October 20

Join The Victorian Ghost Hunter (Haunted Blackpool author and founder of Supernatural Events Stephen Mercer) on a Blackpool Ghost Walk as he guides you to some of Blackpool’s most famous, and most haunted, locations to hear of his friends; the spectres, the phantoms, the ghosts. Hear tales of terror and stories of the supernatural. Walks begin at 7.30pm from VisitBlackpool Tourist Information Centre on The Promenade, and are fully accessible. Tickets are £6 adults; £3.50 under 16s.

PAID: Pirates of Penzance, Lytham, until Saturday, October 20

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You can try Overnight Wild Camping in PrestonYou can try Overnight Wild Camping in Preston
You can try Overnight Wild Camping in Preston

A swashbuckling comedy for children and adults alike. Go along – dressed as a pirate if you wish – and join on the rocky Cornwall seashore to meet the famous Pirates of Penzance. Memorable songs for rollicking pirates and plodding police, soaring love ballads and catchy choruses. Presented at the Lowther Pavilion in Lytham. Show times are 7.30pm, Tuesday to Friday; and 2.30pm on Saturday. Tickets are £14 for adults; £5 students and children. Visit https://lowtherpavilion.co.uk/event.php?E=11201 to book.

PAID: Pumpkin Carving, Preston, from Sunday, October 21 until Wednesday, October 31

Pumpkin Carving is back at Brockholes Nature Reserve. Pick your pumpkin from the Pumpkin Carving Room (£3 each).There’s lots of ideas to get you started, plus all the tools and equipment you need at the pumpkin carving station. You will also be provided with details of how to enter the carving competition. No booking required, just drop-in anytime between 10am and 12pm and then 1pm and 4pm. Entry to the Pumpkin Carving Room is £1 per person.