HALLOWEEN
FUN & PARADE

Blyth Celebrates

Monday 27 to Friday 31 October 2025

Halloween Fun & Parade

Step into a week of colourful fun this Halloween. From spooky decorations to vibrant Day of the Dead traditions, there's something for the whole family.

Join daily drop-in workshops to make paper skulls for the parade. Then on Friday 31 October at 3pm, bring your creations to life in a magical community parade with costumed dancers, music, and a themed parade trolley. Free, family friendly, and full of fun.

Produced by Blyth Town Council, Halloween Fun & Parade is presented as part of Blyth Celebrates – a celebration of creativity and community running through to March 2026.

Free | Family-Friendly | Drop-In

Event Details

What: Halloween Fun & Parade

When:
Monday 27 to Thursday 30 October, 10am to 4pm, Friday 31 October, 10am to 3pm

Where: Market Pavilion, Blyth

A Spooktacular Week in Blyth

This October, join a week-long celebration that bring together the spooky fun of Halloween with the vibrant colours and traditions of Day of the Dead.

Enjoy free family workshops, colourful crafts, and community spirit.

Get hands-on with daily drop-in workshops:

Paper skulls and spooky decorations
Traditional marigold flowers and tissue crafts
Halloween masks and headpieces (perfect for the parade!)
Sugar skull decorating

Add your creations to our giant community Ofrenda alter, which will grow throughout the week as families add their colourful designs.

All activities are free, drop-in on the day.

Get Parade Ready

Halloween Swap Shop

Looking for a last-minute costume? Or have one your kids have outgrown? Our Swap Shop is here to help! Drop off, pick up, or swap fancy dress items – it’s the sustainable way to get parade-ready.

Parade Day – Friday 31 October, 3pm

The week culminates in a spectacular community parade around the Market Place starting at 3pm, packed with colour, music and costumes. Expect music and rhythms, costumed dancers, a colourful parade trolley and a carnival style finale to the week.

Bring your costume, your creativity, and your energy – let’s light up Blyth together!

Also coming up this week

Luminarium

Step inside Myriad, a brand-new Luminarium by Architects of Air, and discover a world of colour and light. This huge, inflatable sculpture is full of winding pathways, gentle curves, and glowing domes. It’s a calm, joyful, and exciting place to explore, perfect for families, friends, or anyone looking for something different to do. Feel the colours, follow the paths, and lose yourself in the wonder of this unique experience. Don’t miss your chance to step into this amazing, luminous adventure right here in Blyth.

LOCATION: Market Place, Blyth

Free, booking recommended.

Sat 25 to Tues 28 Oct, 10am to 5pm

Produced by Architects of Air

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Let's Play

Join us for a spooky themed circus day of play. Try your hand at juggling, balancing, stilt walking, and even the aerial. Whether you’re big or small, there’s fun for everyone - come test your circus skills and enjoy a day full of laughter, tricks, and learning new skills!

LOCATION: Market Place, Blyth

Free, drop-in

Thurs 30 Oct, 10am to 4pm

Produced by Blyth Town Council

Also Coming Up This Week

Fri 24 to Sun 26 Oct, 11am to 4pm

The People's Map of Blyth

Presented by The Caravan Gallery

See a hand-drawn map made by local people, and its transformation into digital art. This creative map may inspire future souvenirs, signs, and more - all made with Blyth pride.

LOCATION: Market Pavilion, Blyth

Mon 27 Oct, 12pm to 5pm

Blyth Remembers

Presented by Time Bandits

Step back in time to explore the end of World War II. Hear real stories from local people, take part in interactive sessions, and visit a pop-up exhibition showing what life was like in 1945.

LOCATION: Market Pavilion, Blyth

Thurs 30 Oct, 10am & 3pm

Junior Netball Festival

Presented by Concordia Netball

Children aged 7 to 13 can enjoy a fun-packed netball festival. Play exciting games, learn new skills, and make new friends. All sessions are led by qualified England Netball coaches – and no experience is needed.

LOCATION: Blyth Sports Centre

Thurs 30 Oct, 1.30pm

Halloween Puppet Making Workshop

Presented by Georgia Hill

Make your own Halloween themed puppet. Will it be a three eyed monster, a fangtastic bat or a sparkly skeleton? This workshop is perfect for makers with big imaginations.

LOCATION: Market Pavilion, Blyth

Sat 25 Oct, 10.30am to 1.30pm

Seaside Souvenir

Presented by Cabinet of Curiosity Studio

Children aged 8 to 11 can get creative with paper crafts to design their own Blyth souvenirs. Everyone can join in.

LOCATION: Market Pavilion, Blyth

Tues 28 Oct, 1pm & 2.30pm

Tiny Tales from the Tides

Presented by Star Bright Arts

A magical seaside storytelling session for little ones and their families. Sing, move, sign with Makaton - and older children can make their own mini Blyth Beach book to take home.

LOCATION: Market Pavilion, Blyth

Thurs 30 Oct, 10.30am

Monster Circus: Puppeteering Workshop

Presented by Georgia Hill

Roll up, roll up, come and join the Monster Circus. This monstrously fun workshop is a hands-on opportunity for children to learn all about puppets and have a go at puppeteering. The puppets are made especially for small hands, the perfect size for children to operate and bring to life.

LOCATION: Market Pavilion, Blyth

Fri 31 Oct, 10am to 12pm

Crafting the Stories of Blyth

Presented by Blossoming Communities

Get hands-on in creative craft workshops inspired by Blyth's people and its place. Help make a public art exhibition that shares the town's colourful story.

LOCATION: St Mary's Church Hall, Blyth