October is just around the corner and that means Halloween celebrations will soon be in full swing!
Lancashire has plenty of events planned for the whole family, from pumpkin planting to horse grooming.
Looking for something a bit more spooky? Visit the ghost trail at Samlesbury Hall - a house which is often regarded as one of the most haunted in England.
Check out our gallery below for 15 great activities taking place in the county this autumn:

5. Scare a Skeleton Experience at Ribby Hall: October 12 and 30
Ribby Hall Village, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2PR | Get ready to embark on an exciting new adventure with the Scare a Skeleton Experience at Ribby Hall, designed for the whole family. | Ribby Hall

6. Free Monster Trail at Fishergate Shopping Centre: October 9 to November 4
Fishergate, Preston, PR1 8HJ | This Halloween, Fishergate Shopping Centre is organising a super exciting monster trail. Join the children's monster trail and embark on a fun-filled adventure to discover eight friendly monsters hiding throughout the shopping centre. | Google

7. Cackles and Pumpkins at Affinity: October 19
Anchorage Road, Fleetwood, FY7 6AE | It's all a bit of Hocus Pocus this Halloween half term at Affinity Lancashire with this free cackles and pumpkins event. Meet the Hocus Pocus witches when they appear in their spooky house at the centre. Each appearance lasts 30 minutes so there'll be plenty of time for a photo opportunity too. | Affinity

8. Samlesbury Hall Halloween Ghost Trail
Preston New Road, Preston, PR5 0UP | Samlesbury Hall is often regarded as one of the most haunted houses in England, and certainly in Lancashire. Between October 21 and 31, five of Samlesbury Hall's haunted chambers will feature illustrated stories of their 13 ghostly residents, all of which are friendly! | Visit Lancashire Photo: Visit Lancashire


