There is still time for you to prepare a scary costume and stock up on sweets for excited trick-or-treaters who will soon be knocking on doors across Wigan.
But first, we looked through our archives to see how people in the borough were celebrating Hallowe’en between 2002 and 2010.
1. Halloween celebrations in Wigan over the years
Ashton Library holds a themed Halloween reading day for toddlers. Pictured with library assistant Louise Hartley, centre, are Niamh, Carrie Knox with daughter Faith, Toni Lewis with son Robert and Grace Photo: Paul Greenwood
2. Halloween celebrations in Wigan over the years
Shevington Halloween enthusiast Mark Fuller scares locals on the last night of October Photo: Geoff Shryhane
3. Halloween celebrations in Wigan over the years
Wigan Asda staff donned Halloween costumes to entertain children and hand out free sweets. Pictured is Sarah Willmoth the friendly witch with young customer Hannah Barker Photo: Gary Kelman
4. Halloween celebrations in Wigan over the years
Sinister Bunch staff members Leon Cadman, Mike Taylor and Denise Kelly join Jon and Vicky Ambrose preparing for Halloween charity party night Photo: Michael Byrne