Pumpkin trail and scary face painting among Halloween activities at Wigan's Grand Arcade shopping centre

There are plenty of pumpkins and spooky surprises as Halloween arrives at a Wigan shopping centre.
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The Grand Arcade is holding a series of free activities this week to keep families busy during the half-term break.

There will be a different activity from 10am to 4pm each day in the centre’s spooky woodland fun hub, including colouring sessions, wicked word searches, Halloween crafts and storytelling with Waterstones.

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A pumpkin trail will run until Saturday, with 10 pumpkins hidden around the centre for people to find for a chance to win a trick or treat hamper. Maps are available from the entrance to the woodland.

There will be plenty of pumpkins at the Grand ArcadeThere will be plenty of pumpkins at the Grand Arcade
There will be plenty of pumpkins at the Grand Arcade
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Families are invited to a pumpkin picking patch at the woodland hub from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, where children can choose a pumpkin and decorate it with scary arts and crafts in a workshop.

There will also be a face painter to turn little monsters into a devil, zombie or wicked witch and spot prizes for the best Halloween costumes.

Donations will be collected on the day for Wigan charity Joining Jack, which is marking its 10th year of raising funds and awareness of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

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Centre manager Mike Matthews said: “Halloween has become ever more popular and we would like to give families a safe and warm environment to go pumpkin picking this Halloween.

"All activities are free, with no booking required, and are open to all ages with parental supervision. So don’t miss a trick, because shoppers are definitely in for a treat!”

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