Free Halloween family fun in Hull for half-term

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A variety of Halloween-themed events are being held in Hull

Hull is hosting a series of family fun events in the run-up to Halloween.

The city will see magic shows, a witches and pumpkin trail and a "Spooky Transport" day, over the half-term holidays.

Most events are free, although booking may be required for some.

More information can be found on the individual events' websites.

Hull BID Pumpkin Trail

24 October to 1 November

Free

Fifteen pumpkins and Halloween characters have been hidden around Hull city centre on a route taking in St Stephen's, Prospect Centre and Princes Quay shopping centres, as well as the Old Town and Humber Street.

Collect the letters at each site to reveal a hidden message which lets you enter a prize draw.

Trail sheets are available from the Welcome Hub at Hull Interchange.

More information: Hull Bid Halloween

It's Astonishing Show

28 October

13:00

Free

Hull Magicians' Circle is holding family-friendly magic and juggling show in Hull Trinity Market to mark the 100th anniversary of the death of famous escapologist Harry Houdini

Fruit Market Halloween Spell Hunt

24 October to 1 November

Free

Wander around the Fruit Market area in Hull Marina to find words for a witch's spell. Your entry will be put in a prize draw.

More information: Halloween Spell Hunt

Hull Museums half-term crafts

27 and 28 October

13:00 to 15:00

Free

Hull and East Riding Museum is holding a drop-in 3D Autumn Artworks family craft activity on Tuesday 27 October, while Streetlife Museum runs a Spooky Transport family workshop, on Wednesday 28 October.

The Transport Museum is also holding a "relaxed" version of the Spooky Transport on Thursday 29 October for children who "would find it difficult to attend the busier drop-in sessions". Booking is required as spaces are limited

More information: Hull Museums Events

Prospect Shopping Centre Halloween events

28 and 29 October

11:00 to 15:00

Free

Face painting, arts and crafts and games at the Hull shopping centre featuring stilt-walking skeletons with Jack Skellington and Oogie Boogie.

More information: Prospect Centre - Facebook

Deathly Silent Disco - Waudby Centre

27 October

13:00 - 15:00

Free but booking required

The family hub in east Hull is holding a silent disco with a baby area and arts and crafts activities complete with a children's entertainer.

The centre says it is suitable for 0-11 year olds and up to 25 years for young people with SEND.

More information: Waudby Centre - Facebook

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