The BIG Spook, Lincoln
Oct 25, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025

Get ready for a frightfully fun experience with The Big Spook—a Halloween extravaganza packed with thrills, chills, and family-friendly fun!

From 25th October to Saturday 1st November

Get ready for a frightfully fun week in the city! With parades, workshops, trails, and creepy characters appearing in surprising places, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy.

Strolling Bones Parade

Location: Bailgate, Lincoln
Parade times: 12pm, 2pm, 4pm
Produced by Walk the Plank, this spectacular street performance features live music, giant puppetry, theatre, and Halloween mischief. Dress up and join in the fun, find out more here.

Ghost Bus

Hop aboard if you dare and discover the haunted history of Lincoln on a spooky ride through the city. Book your tickets here.

Workshops

Join creative sessions where you can make your own puppet or Halloween crafts — perfect for little monsters to get parade-ready. Reserve your spot here.

Pumpkin Patch at Waterside

On 25th October, pick your perfect pumpkin, enjoy seasonal photo spots, and soak up the autumn atmosphere. Find out more.

Pumpkin Cartoon Trail

Explore the city and track down playful pumpkin-themed illustrations hidden in shop windows and across the streets.

Monster Invasion

Look up — nine mischievous monsters have taken over rooftops across Lincoln. Spot them by day and see them light up at night. Read all about our monsters and their stories here.