Top October Events In Manchester

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As the weather is getting a little more chilly, head to this trendy Stockport destination for some affordable indoor fun. Loft Social is designed to bring people together and encourage friendly competition among friends, colleagues, couples and more.

This pretty space is filled with plants, boasting a range of classic games - think archery, petanque, shuffleboard and disco curling. Prices start from £15 per booking, and there's a well-stocked bar to make the most of as well.

October in Manchester calls for cosy weekend plans with a little extra flavour, and The Blues Kitchen's Slow Jams Brunch has exactly that. Perfect for post-pumpkin patch plans or pre-Halloween get-togethers, this Saturday party pairs 90 minutes of bottomless prosecco, mimosas and rum punch with burgers, taco bowls and veggie plates that keep you fuelled. The soundtrack? Pure 90s and 00s R&B nostalgia, with DJs spinning Ashanti, Nelly and Usher as you toast to autumn with your mates.

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.

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.

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.

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.