Get ready to be spooked in Williamson Square this Halloween!

Halloween is coming to Liverpool and Williamson Square is being transformed Williamson SCARE on October 30th and 31st, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. a scary festival for young and old.

Whether you want to take a selfie with spooky characters, improve your pumpkin carving skills or enjoy spooky crafts, Williamson Scare promises to be the highlight of your Halloween celebrations.

Kick off the Halloween fun on Wednesday with spooky selfie spots around Williamson Square.

You have the chance to meet some spooky goblins and evil witches on stilts at 12:00, 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. for the goblins and 1:15 p.m., 2:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. for the witches roam around the area.

Be sure to have your camera ready for these larger-than-life characters as they create a fun, eerie atmosphere. On Halloween itself, Williamson SCARE becomes a meeting place for creative spirits. If you want to perfect your pumpkin, visit a professional carver and get design tips to give your jack-o-lantern that little extra touch.

Get your hands dirty crafting wooden Halloween decorations and head to Bluecoat where you can try out spooky monsters to make prints.

Bluecoat helps you create your own Halloween artwork with a screen printing session, perfect for adding a personal touch to your festive decorations.

The Halloween fun doesn’t stop there! Head to St. John’s Shopping Center for a spooky Halloween parade full of giveaways, decorations and spooky bargains from a variety of stores. With spooky surprises around every corner, it’s the perfect place to continue your Halloween shopping and enjoy the festive spirit.

And to top off your Halloween festivities, don’t miss the family-friendly performance of Room on the Broom at Liverpool Playhouse from October 29th to November 2nd. Based on the popular children’s book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, this magical story is perfect to round out your spooky season.

Important dates and times:

• Bluecoat Halloween print party: Saturday, October 26th, 11am-12pm and 1pm-2pm (Make your own trick-or-treat bags!) More information here
• Room on the Broom at the Liverpool Playhouse: October 29th – November 2nd More information here
• Williamson SCARE: October 30th and 31st, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Find out more about Halloween in Liverpool here.