25th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

Strolling Bones Parade
Location: Bailgate | Parade times: 12pm, 2pm, 4pm

Produced by Walk the Plank, this spectacular free street performance on 29 October brings together live music, giant puppets, theatre, and plenty of Halloween mischief. Dress up and join the fun - find out more.

Ghost Tour Bus
Location: Lincoln Cathedral

Step aboard if you dare and uncover Lincoln’s haunted history on a spooky city tour. Book your tickets

Workshops
Location: Lincoln Castle Heritage Skills Centre

Get creative with hands-on sessions to make your own puppets or Halloween crafts - perfect for little monsters preparing for the parade. Reserve your spot

Pumpkin Cartoon Trail
Location: Citywide

Explore Lincoln and hunt for playful pumpkin-themed illustrations hidden in shop windows and across the streets.

Monster Invasion
Location: Citywide

Look up - nine mischievous monsters have taken over rooftops across the city! Spot them by day and see them illuminated at night. Read more about the monsters and their stories.

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