Pick your own pumpkin, creepy crafts, flossing skeletons and more! There'll be lots to do in the Borough this half-term

There'll be Halloween fun for all the family this half-term with lots happening across the Stockton-on-Tees Borough.

As well as the extremely popular Spooky Walk, there's all sorts going on across the Borough's libraries and parks too.

Councillor Steve Nelson, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council's Cabinet Member for Health, Leisure and Culture, said: "With so many Halloween activities going on this half-term, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

"We know families will be on the lookout for things to do during the school holidays - and there's lots on offer for free too.

"But make sure to book your child's place if you need to so they don't miss out!"

Here's a flavour of what's to come...

A series of library events to enjoy!

All of our library events require bookings and are aimed at children aged four to 11.

Bookings can be made via the library the event is held at.

You can visit the libraries page on our website for library opening times and contact details.

Here are the events taking place:

Ghoulish Crafts - Roseworth Library and Billingham Library

Join us for a crafts session and you might want to bring your scariest costume too!

The event is being held at Roseworth Library on Tuesday, October 25 from 11am until 12pm and at Billingham Library on Thursday, October 27 from 2pm until 3pm.

To book your place, contact the libraries directly. Visit the libraries page on our website for opening times and contact details.

Halloween Creepy Crafts - Stockton Central Library

Come and create a variety of spooky and fun crafts. Make sure to dress up in costume for a spooky surprise!

The activities are taking place on Tuesday, October 25 and Thursday, October 27 from 2.30pm until 4pm.

To book your place, contact the library directly. Visit the libraries page on our website for opening times and contact details.

Spooktacular Masks - Thornaby Library, Gilmour Street and Thornaby Central Library

Decorate your own Halloween mask to become a mummy, superhero or Frankenstein's monster!

Bring a bag to fill with treats and get ready for a story to listen to as well.

The event is being held at Thornaby Library, Gilmour Street on Tuesday, October 25 from 10am until 11am.

It is also taking place at Thornaby Central Library on Thursday, October 27 from 2pm until 3pm.

To book your place, contact the libraries directly. Visit the libraries page on our website for opening times and contact details.

Halloween Crafts - Yarm Library and Ingleby Barwick Library

Visit Yarm Library and Ingleby Barwick Library for a fun time making Halloween crafts!

The activity session is being held at Yarm Library on Monday, October 24 and Wednesday, October 26 from 10.30am until 11.30am.

It is also being held at Ingleby Barwick Library on Wednesday, October 26 from 1.30pm until 2.30pm.

To book your place, contact the libraries directly. Visit the libraries page on our website for opening times and contact details.

A Double Whammy - Norton Library and Fairfield Library

Join us for a double-themed craft session to make a spooky lantern for Halloween and a poppy for Remembrance Day.

The event is taking place on Thursday, October 27 from 10am until 11am at Norton Library.

The same event is then being held at Fairfield Library on Friday, October 28 from 1pm until 2pm.

To book your place, contact the libraries directly. Visit the libraries page on our website for opening times and contact details.

And there's lots going on at Preston Park too!

Twisted Fairy Tales

Visit the Victorian Street decorated at Preston Park Museum and Grounds and spot your favourite 'twisted fairy tales', including Little Red Riding Hood and Rumpelstiltskin.

Entry to see the twisted fairy tales is included in the museum admission price.

Visit the Preston Park website to find out more.

Pop-up Pumpkin Patch

Pick your perfect pumpkin from the pumpkin patch at Preston Park Museum and Grounds.

The patch opens on Saturday, October 22 and will remain open until all the pumpkins have gone.

There's no need to book, as it is included in the museum admission price. There's also a small charge per pumpkin.

Visit the Preston Park website to find out more.

Plus there are more strange goings-on across the Borough's parks!

There'll be skeletons doing the floss dance, dinosaurs and spacemen in parks across the Borough this half-term.

It's all thanks to the Council's 'Love Exploring' app which can be downloaded for free.

You can use the app at the following parks:

• Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park
• John Whitehead Park
• Littleboy Park & Allison Trainer Park
• Preston Park Museum & Grounds
• Ropner Park
• Romano Park
• Wynyard Woodland Park

Visit the dedicated 'Love Exploring' app to find out more.

And finally... visit the Air Trail for a scare trail!

Navigate your way through four haunted levels which include 38 different challenges!

There's webbed bridges, tight ropes, cargo nets and more!

For more information, visit the Air Trail website.

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