Peterborough Halloween event promises 'spooktacular' fun

The event, organised by Peterborough Positive and Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, promises a day packed with fun and excitement for all ages.

It will take place on Saturday, October 26, from 11am to 3pm.

Families are encouraged to put on their best costumes and join the free trick-or-treat trail around the city centre.

Participants will be able to pick up maps detailing six shops and businesses hiding Halloween characters from the museum.

Children will have to solve each Halloween character's tricks to be rewarded with treats, including offers from participating businesses, free activities, and traditional trick-or-treat sweets.

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The event also features free face-painting.

Families who complete the trail and return their map to the museum stand a chance to win family tickets to a film of their choice at the new Odeon cinema in Queensgate Shopping Centre.

Pep Cipriano, chief operating officer at Peterborough Positive, said: "After the success of last year’s Halloween trick-or-treat trail, we are thrilled to be working with the museum again to bring some ghoulish fun to the city centre.

"With the addition of face painting and the chance to win cinema tickets, this year’s event promises to be even more boo-rilliant."

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Sarah Wilson, heritage manager at Peterborough Museum, said: "We are delighted to collaborate with Peterborough Positive once again to create a fun and accessible Halloween trail.

"This is a wonderful opportunity for families to explore our vibrant city centre while enjoying the tricks and treats our local businesses have in store."

Families interested in participating can get more details and updates on the event by visiting peterboroughpositive.co.uk/events or by following Peterborough Positive on social media.

It's sure to be a "spooktacular" day of dress-up and fun for all.