Looking for Halloween events in Dorset? Look no further for eerie entertainment for the whole family...

31/10/12 Halloween at Monkey World

It’s free entry for all visitors in fancy dress on 31, so dig out your scariest outfit!. Also, follow the creepy Halloween trail 27 October – 4 November.

31/12/12 Spooky Halloween Fun Day

Bournemouth Lower Gardens will host a free day of Halloween fun for the family on 31. Events include children’s entertainment, a fancy dress competition, face painting, a pumpkin glow competition, a trick or treat trail, Heart Fm and entertainment in the bandstand. There will also be a funfair in Bournemouth’s Pier Approach from 26 October – 4 November.

29 October – 4 November Halloween Fun at Famer Palmer’s

Farmer Palmer’s in Poole will be ensuring that the little ones get just the right level of themed fun during the spooky season. Have a go a carving your own pumpkin, enjoy face painting and creepy story telling.

31/ 10/ 12 Guided Christchurch Walk – Ghosts, Ghouls and Things...

If it’s creeps tales of ghosts and poltergeists you’re after you won’t find more than in Christchurch. This guided walk starts at 6.30 under the arches of the Town Hall and will take you to spooky spots and the buildings at the root of the many eerie tales.

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