Macclesfield is preparing for a half term packed full of Halloween celebrations.

The spooky season is fast approaching, with everything from family-friendly fun and cartoons to live music and glow-in-the-dark rock climbing lying in store.

The main event will see Market Place transformed with pumpkin trails, craft workshops and live entertainment for Spooky Saturday on October 25.

More than 30 local businesses are taking part, wit the event aiming to bring families together whilst supporting the town's independent shops and cafés.

Town Mayor Emma Gilman said: "I am so excited by the fantastic mix of elements we have lined up for Spooky Saturday."

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Dozens of local businesses are taking part in this year's Pumpkin Trail (Credit: MTC)

Also taking place on the first Saturday of half term is Sylk Dance Academy's Kids Halloween Party.

Dress up and head over to the studio on Brook Street from 5pm to 6.30pm for games, apple bobbing and a disco.

The following day, Room for Comics will play host to SPOOKyTOONs!

Creative families can join Marc Jackson for two workshops where they will learn how to create their own cartoon Halloween characters.

Also getting creative is the new Pause Creative Studios at Dukes Court, who will be hosting a free Spooky Self-Portraits session on October 31.

Those after something more active can head to Substation for its Halloween UV Party on Friday, October 31.

The climbing centre will become a glow-in-the-dark arena with themed routes, Halloween challenges, a live DJ, and prizes for the best costumes.

Substation is hosting a Halloween UV Party (Credit: Substation)

Speaking of Halloween night, many pubs and bars in Macclesfield will be joining in the celebrations this year.

The Park Tavern hosts a Halloween party with live music from 8.30pm while The Cat & Fiddle offers a Halloween Cocktail Night with themed drinks and snacks.

There's also Creepy Karaoke at the Bate Hall and the Spooky Goose Halloween Party at the Snowgoose on Sunderland Street.

Meanwhile, the Old Millstone's Glow in the Dark Halloween Carnival Weekender gets underway, running until November 2.

As if that wasn't enough, Macc Sabbath will be bringing the Halloween season to a close with live rock music at Cinemac.

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