ROCK HALL VISITOR CENTRE, Moses Gate Country Park, Hall Lane, Farnworth. Hallowe'en Happenings! with The Croal Irwell Valley Countryside Service. Calling all young witches, ghosts and ghouls to bring along their broomsticks and lanterns for an evening of fun. Tuesday October 31. Starts 7pm.

ALBERT HOTEL, Derby Street, Bolton. Tuesday October 31, Hallowe'en fright night in aid of Whizz-Kidz charity, which helps disabled children. Runs from 7pm to 11pm, free entry, raffle, games, prize for best fancy dress costume. Ring Bolton 402792.

SALFORD MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY, Peel Park Crescent, Salford. Spooky Bags! Prepare for trick a treat with ghastly masks and terrifying trails for a horror filled Hallowe'en. Suitable for aged 5 and above. Runs until October 31.

ORDSALL HALL, Ordsall Lane, Salford. Lighting the Legend! A spellbinding evening of ghosts and goths, magic and mayhem, live music, lanterns, light and Hallowe'en trick or treats. Are you brave enough to face the Soap Witch? Tuesday October 31. Starts 6.30pm.

SALFORD PLAYHOUSE, Salford. An Evening With Dracula. Bring your fangs, dress to kill and sink your teeth into a frightful evening. Adults £4, Children £3, £12 for a family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children. Runs from Thursday November 2 to Saturday November 4. Performances 7.30pm each evening.

BRAMHALL HALL, Bramhall Park, Stockport. Spooky Tours. Visitors can creep through the corridors of Bramhall Hall listening to ghost stories and unexplained mysteries. The tour finishes with a warming brew and Hallowe'en cookie. Bring your own torch. Tuesday October 31. Admission between 6pm and 8pm. Booking essential. Tickets £5.50. Ring 0161 485 3708.

NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS. Hallowe'en Happenings and Ghostly Games arranged by the National Trust. Activities include a costume and lantern competition, spooky stories and ghostly games and a bowl of pumpkin soup. Adults £3 and children £2. Tuesday October 31, from 6pm to 8pm. Ring 01751 460396.

MANCHESTER APOLLO. Smashing Pumpkins. Tuesday October 31. Ring 0161 242 2560.

BOAT MUSEUM, Ellesmere Port. Hallowe'en Howler. Tuesday October 31. Ring 0151 355 5017.

TATTON PARK, Knutsford, Cheshire. A traditional Hallowe'en. Tuesday October 31. Ring 01509 217444.

LANCASTER CASTLE, Lancaster. Spend Hallowe'en in the Castle. Tuesday October 31. Ring 01524 64998 for further information.

RISLEY MOSS LOCAL NATURE RESERVE, Warrington. A guided walk with Boggarts and Bogeyman. Tuesday October 31. Ring 01925 824339.

WALTON HALL AND GARDENS, Warrington. A guided Hallowe'en walk. Tuesday October 31. Ring 01925 601617.