October & November 2026
Special Events
Find Halloween events in Ormskirk for October 2026, plus Bonfire Night, live entertainment, family activities and one-off events in and around Ormskirk. Dates, start times and official links are added as they are verified.
Halloween
Saturday 31 October · 8pm–1am
Golden Lion Halloween Party
Halloween Party with DJ Karaoke at the Golden Lion. Starts 8pm and runs until 1am.
Saturday 31 October · 3pm–11pm
Textbook Halloween Day Rave
Society at Edge Hill Students’ Union. Halloween day rave with tickets advertised from £4.99 online.
Throughout October
Farmaggedon
Downholland scare attraction running through 31 October, with scare experiences, bars, DJs, live bands and performers.
1–31 October
Halloween Escape Rooms
Halloween-themed escape-room experiences listed for Ormskirk during October.
Ormskirk Food & Drink Market
Thursday 15 October
Speed Friending
Social evening with Beanie Lou at Ormskirk Food & Drink Market. Tickets advertised from £20.
Thursday 22 October
Sip & Paint
Autumn Walk painting session with The Paint Republic at Ormskirk Food & Drink Market. Tickets advertised from £35.
Sunday 25 October
Pumpkin Painting
Seasonal pumpkin painting at Ormskirk Food & Drink Market.
Sunday 25 October
Harry Potter Quiz
Harry Potter themed quiz at Ormskirk Food & Drink Market.
Thursday 29 October
Pumpkins & Petals
Seasonal creative event at the Market.
Friday 30 October
Edible Slime Making
Halloween activity at Ormskirk Food & Drink Market.
Bonfire Night & Fireworks
Thursday 5 November · 5:30pm–8pm
Wildlife-Friendly Bonfire Night
Mere Sands Wood. A quieter Bonfire Night with a bonfire, acoustic live music and refreshments, with no fireworks or loud rides.
Saturday 7 November · Gates 4:30pm
Ormskirk Cricket Club Bonfire & Firework Night
Bonfire 5:15pm · fire performer 7pm · fireworks 7:30pm · DJ until 11pm, plus children’s rides.
November at Ormskirk Civic Hall
Saturday 7 November · 7:30pm
Social Dance
Evening social dance at Ormskirk Civic Hall.
Sunday 8 November · 2pm–6pm
This Is Wrestling
Live wrestling event at Ormskirk Civic Hall.
Friday 13 November · 7:30pm
Stax Of Soul
Live soul show at Ormskirk Civic Hall.
Saturday 14 November · 7:30pm
Mrs Smith: Tea Towels and Tinsel
Live entertainment at Ormskirk Civic Hall.
Sunday 15 November · 12pm–4pm
Christmas Craft & Food Market
Christmas craft and food market at Ormskirk Civic Hall.
More Special Events
Thursday 15 October · 7:30pm
Windows of Displacement
Edge Hill Arts Centre.
Saturday 17 October · 7:30pm
We Three Kings of Rock and Roll
Ormskirk Civic Hall.
Wednesday 21 October · 6pm
Chinese Film Night: The Shadow’s Edge
Edge Hill Arts Centre · free event.
Sunday 8 November · 2pm–6pm
This Is Wrestling
Ormskirk Civic Hall.
Family Halloween
Thursday 29 October · 12–1:30pm
Hocus Pocus Party
Ormskirk Food & Drink Market. Check the organiser for booking details.
10 October–1 November
The Great Pumpkin Adventure
Windmill Animal Farm. Pumpkin picking and seasonal family entertainment.
Saturday 31 October
Mini & Junior Halloween Party
Ormskirk Rugby Club. Fancy dress, games, music, prizes and treats.