Ghosts and ghouls will descend on Macclesfield as the town hosts its annual Halloween celebrations.

Macclesfield Town Council has confirmed the return of Spooky Saturday, taking place on October 31.

This year's event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with the council having teamed up with even more businesses and suppliers.

Events manager Jen Holland said: "I am thrilled at the fantastic mix of elements we have lined up for Spooky Saturday this year.

"We have got a few new elements as well as some old favourites.

"The free buses will be running on the day, and it would be great to see as many people as possible in town enjoying what we have planned."

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Spooky Saturday takes place on October 31 (Credit: MTC)

Bubblebeez will be back with their bath bomb cauldron making while Macclesfield Library host trick-or-treat bag making and spooky story time.

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Down at the Silk Museum, you can make your own medieval crest or join in a talk on The Witches Forest by Becca Smith.

Elsewhere, old favourites Macclesfield Community Artspace will be back with the Magic Emporium in the Grosvenor Centre, with free crafting for muggles until 3pm.

On Chestergate, the Button Warehouse are hosting their own immersive Harry Potter event are welcoming the Hodge Podge Wizard for a games day.

The crafts and activities will be complimented by the Face Painting Queen and the return of the popular Pumpkin Trail which this year, sees over 50 businesses taking part.

All elements of the council's Spooky Saturday event are free to attend, although some of the activities do need to be booked via Eventbrite here.