The ghosts and ghouls are out to play this October in Manchester, so we've rounded up some of the city's most fun Halloween events. Sporting everything from fancy dress to things that go bump in the dark, these picks of must-see events and club nights will hit the spot.

Don your finest German-inspired looks and head down to some of the best Oktoberfest parties. Bringing lively festivities to the city, these places are promising tasty bratwurst, lip-smacking beers and more entertainment than you could possibly imagine.

Taking place every Friday and Saturday, Cherry Jam's bottomless feasts offer some of the top October events in Manchester this weekend. Enjoy a selection of scrumptious sweet and savoury treats served alongside unlimited cocktails or draught beer.

Hide from Manchester's October weather at YO!'s cool sushi workshops, where you'll learn how to whip up four delish items to munch through after your session. To top it off? You'll enjoy gyozas and edamame on arrival, with a little history lesson throughout. And if you're not in the area, check out their Manchester Arndale venue instead.

There's all sorts going on at The Spirit of Manchester Distillery, situated in the heart of the city. Their expert mixologists are on hand to teach you all about the history and distilling process of their drinks, and the gin making experience even gives you the chance to create a 700ml bottle to take home.

They also offer tasting sessions for as little as £30 per person, as well as cocktail masterclasses where you can try your hand at making all sorts of exciting concoctions.

Looking for something a little different this month? Then check out this Pokémon Rave, taking place at Gorilla in the Oxford Road area. You can expect plenty of nostalgic fun with great tunes and whacky visuals full of colour, as well as giant inflatables, confetti and Pokémon mascots. Even better? There are prizes for the best dressed.

For fans of botanical blends, check out the Gin Journey across Manchester. This tour is as educational as it is delicious, as you'll learn a lot about these drinks as you go.

Visit four cracking venues along the way, from distilleries to secret drinking dens and stylish bars. You'll get a drink at each place as part of your £49.50 ticket, as well as a different gin to sample at every one.

Fancy getting a little competitive with your friends? Then head to one of Electric Shuffle's brilliant weekend brunch socials at their Deansgate venue. This quirky activity bar boasts full-sized, interactive shuffleboard tables, and you'll get to spend an hour playing their fun minigames.

You'll get to enjoy unlimited pizza throughout the two hours as part of your £30 ticket, as well as an entire bottle of prosecco per person - finishing up in the bar to toast to the winners.

When you need October events in Manchester today, Blues Kitchen are coming in hot with their roster of events including The Hip Hop Orchestra Brunch. Aside from delicious food, there will be three incredible shows and 90 minutes of bottomless booze.

Elegant cocktail bar The Fitzgerald can be found in the Northern Quarter, serving up delicious drinks and tasty burgers, chicken tenders and more. This month, they're hosting a series of movie nights, which costs £22.50 to attend and includes both a meal and a themed cocktail.

They've got titles like Mean Girls and Shrek 2 to choose from, and as we head towards the 31st you can expect spooky films such as Scream and Halloween.

Outdoor events in Manchester this October don't get much better than this fun puzzle treasure hunt, where you'll be racing round the city to find where X marks the spot. As for your prize? Expect 20% off your bill at a local pub.

Weekends really were made for brunch and Flight Club knows it. The city centre favourite is all about flowing bubbles and pizza paddles, as they give you the chance to try out their much-loved high-tech darts experience.

Get into the Halloween spirit with a pumpkin painting session at GRUB in the Green Quarter, or their sister event at Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse in Ancoats. All the materials you need will be provided, and there are tasty drinks available from the bar too.

You'll get to decorate three differently sized foam pumpkins while you're here, taking them home at the end of the session. Tickets cost just £25 per person, and there's even a prize for the best dressed.

Fancy learning more about the history and distilling process of gin? Then head to 11 Central in Salford, where they're giving you the chance to attend a gin making experience. Their expert guides will teach you all about how these tipples are made, and you'll also get to enjoy a tasting to begin with.

Choose your own botanicals to create a unique blend, which you'll get to take home a 700ml bottle of afterwards - and you can even re-order this creation again. What's more, they offer a tasting experience here too.

This October hit the marquee to be crowned champion and challenge your mates at The Big Manchester Bake. This award-winning event starts from £49.90 per person and includes all the ingredients pre-measured and ready to go. Simply team up, set the clock to 90 minutes and sprinkle all the creativity you've got into your delicious masterpiece.

Freight Island are bringing you a modern twist on the classic carvery, offering you unlimited access to seconds on all the trimmings, to pair with your choice of juicy mains - we're talking turkey crowns, porchetta, kale-stuffed cauliflower or rare topside of beef.

Plates start from £19 per person for two mains, or three for £23, and you can load it up with everything from garlic and rosemary roast potatoes to honey-glazed carrots and bottomless cheese. 

Let out your inner child and take a deep dive into one of Bingo Balls' ball pits. Not only that, but the venue whips up delish cocktails, as well as offering masterclasses so you can learn to create your own concoctions, alongside blasting chart-topping hits, RnB and hip hop tunes 'til late.

Taking place on the 27th, 20 Stories are hosting a fantastic blackout dinner where you'll dine only by candlelight. Head to this 19th-floor restaurant to enjoy views of the city after dark, while enjoying a four-course meal by Executive Head Chef Daniel Scott.

Tuck into tasty plates like goat's curd with chicory, treacle-cured beef and passionfruit and mango Eton mess, as well as canapes on arrival, all for £80 per person. Or, you can upgrade to a window seat for £120, which includes a glass of bubbles.

Looking for fun Manchester events this October? Alcotraz is the immersive cocktail experience that's putting visitors behind bars. Perfect come birthdays, get-togethers or particularly unique date nights, the venue will have you smuggling booze and sipping bespoke cocktails.

Wondering what's on in Manchester this October? GRUB's lineup of events are sure to have something to suit, as they're boasting the likes of disco bingo, bottomless brunches, workshops and more, all at their cool Red Bank space.

Get down to a range of lively locations across the city this October, as the epic queens and buff waiters of Bougie Drag & Boy Toy Events await. We're talking all things Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, drag, musicals and more across brunch shows.

Make your way to Bierkeller in The Printworks for an afternoon of fun: R&B Brunch Manchester. This five-hour event kicks off with an hour of bottomless rum punch, before you hit the dancefloor as live DJs play the best of hip hop, UKG and RnB.

Tickets start from £18 per person, with the option to add on VIP packages too, and there's all sorts of tasty food and drinks available to purchase while you're there. What's more, they offer a throwback 90s and 00s brunch here too.

Meet the experts from the Manchester Microbrewery Tour at Track Brewing Co's taproom to start the fun, followed by stops at a further three brewhouses. Get behind-the-scenes access and guzzle the freshest of samples at each venue, thanks to this cool event for beer-lovers.

Nothing screams October like pumpkins, and there are plenty of places in and around Manchester to get your fill of pumpkin picking. Choose from spots like Reddish Vale Farm, Lancaster Park and Smithills, promising Instagram-worthy patches and plenty of choice for pumpkins to take home. There's something to suit all budgets here too, so take your pick.

Named as England's wildest night out by the Wall Street Journal, Bongo's Bingo is a chaotic combination of dance-offs, rave intervals and audience participation among rounds of bingo. Their Manchester event takes place at Albert Hall on Peter Street, with tickets starting from £21 each.

Expect non-stop brilliant tunes and hilarious hosts, and you can even win whacky prizes like giant pink unicorns, Henry Hoovers and karaoke machines.