A TRICK or Treat takeover will bring scarily good fun to Festival Place this Halloween as kids can take part in a pumpkin trail.
October half-term will see the shopping centre transform into a magical, mysterious playground filled with wickedly wonderful characters, playful pumpkins, and trick-or-treat fun for the whole family.
Larger-than-life characters decked out in dazzling costumes will roam the shopping centre, leading a thrilling Trick or Treat pumpkin trail.
In this immersive event, visitors can expect crazy curses, silly spells, and ghoulish giggles as captivating characters pop in and out of shops to find the 12 painted pumpkins they need for their magic spell.
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The spooky stars include Cecil Skycraft, who’s going to need some magical help from visitors to get his broom zooming again; Zeppelina the Witch, who will have everyone rocking out with her magic; and Theodora Bat, a trainee witch on a mission to pass her sorcery exams.
Shops participating in the pumpkin trail are:
- Afrizi
- Card Factory
- Miniso
- Waterstones
- Next
- Cosy Club
- Fig & Fox
- Bodyshop
- Lush
- Newbury Building Society
- Build a Bear
- Kushti Comics
Sian Fisher, Festival Place marketing manager, said: "We can’t wait to see the centre come alive with magical Halloween fun.
"The Trick or Treat Takeover is all about creating unforgettable experiences for families, and we’ve got some truly amazing characters lined up."
The magical characters will lead the Trick or Treat pumpkin trail from October 28 to 31 between 11am and 4pm, with free face painting on October 31 to make sure everyone is looking their spooky best.
But the fun doesn’t stop there, as the pumpkin trail will also run on October 26 and 27, and from November 1 to 3 for families who want to embark on a self-guided adventure to find the pumpkins hidden around the centre.
The winner of the trail map competition will receive a BOO box with lots of fun goodies.
Trail maps can be collected from the Customer Lounge, located on the Upper Level.
For more information, visit www.festivalplace.co.uk
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