Castle Quay shopping centre set for Halloween event

The event, which will take place on Saturday, October 26, between 11am and 3pm, will feature two magicians performing tricks and illusions.

A wicked witch will also be making an appearance to add some "spooky fun," and visitors will be able to receive free glitter tattoos at the centre's customer service desk.

From October 26 to November 3, Lock29 will be hosting a week of Halloween festivities, including crystal-making workshops and free face painting.

Lock 29 (Image: Castle Quay) The venue features food and drink, a pop-up cinema, educational activities, space for events, and an independent retail offer. 

A Halloween pumpkin hunt will also be held, with sweet hampers as prizes for the winners.

The festivities will also include an Oxford Doodle Club and themed workshops on October 31, where children can create Halloween-themed bath salts.

On Saturday, October 26, from 2pm to 6pm, Lock29 will also be hosting a creative cinema experience.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their knitting, sketchbooks, or any crafty project they are working on to a screening of the 80s classic Ghostbusters at 3pm.

Tickets for this family-friendly event are £12 for adults and £9 for children, with each attendee receiving a Halloween Doodle Goodie Bag.

During the school half-term, Banbury Museum and Gallery is inviting families to take part in a variety of Halloween-themed activities.

These activities, which are suitable for children aged three and older, include decorating Halloween lanterns, crafting creepy hangers, and creating 3D haunted houses.

A spokesperson for Castle Quay said: "Banbury Museum and Gallery invites families to dive into a world of spooky creativity with a variety of exciting Halloween-themed activities.

"Kids can also make scary Halloween scenes and decorate vibrant Day of the Dead puppets."

Oliver Wren, centre director at Castle Quay, said: "Halloween is a seasonal event that has grown massively in popularity in the UK over recent years, so we're excited to be able to offer our visitors of all ages a breadth of activities to enjoy all week long.

"Lock29 has a busy programme of events so make sure you get your tickets early.

"Likewise, Banbury Museum's events are always super popular so make sure you book ahead to avoid disappointment."

For Halloween-obsessed adults, The Light is offering the opportunity to watch one of the latest horror movies, including Smile 2.

The Light also has 10 bowling lanes, an arcade, a climbing centre, interactive darts, a karaoke room, diner, and American pool tables.