Throughout October, Crawley Town Centre BID is embracing the nickname unique to the town, to celebrate exciting autumn festivities as the nights draw in.
Creepy Crawley brings you FREE family events and activities, with dramatic character actors, astonishing street entertainment and interactive fun all month long!
There is a host of activities every weekend, but the
devil is in the detail, so check back here for the full programme as you might be missing a trick - or treat!
Please note all events are subject to licensing by relevant authorities and may be weather dependent
Sat 7 Oct - Rajin' Storm
Across Crawley town centre. 4pm-9pm
These ancient Japanese guardians of storms have never been this close to humans before and they're not about to pass up the opportunity to explore! Inquisitive and excitable, follow these playful characters as they channel thundering rhythms to entrance and delight audiences of all ages.
Thu 12 Oct - Zombie Thriller Rehearsal Workshop
Kings Gym, Haslett Avenue. 4pm - 5pm
Come and learn the moves inspired by Michael Jackson’s Thriller at free workshops with Urban City Dance, ready for the big roaming performance on 27th October! Get your zombie on!
Sat 14 Oct - Dino Show
Across Crawley town centre.11am - 3pm
Dinosaur show with 1 large (Megalosaurus) and 2 baby dinos. Family friendly, Halloween themed puppet show.
Walkabout 11am
Show 12pm
Show 1.15pm
Walkabout 2.30pm
Sat 14 Oct - Any Witch Way
Across Crawley town centre. 11am-5pm
The (Miss) Fortune sisters fly into the town centre with a spooky range of comic buffoonery. Witch-ever way you are doomed to have fun.
Thu 19 Oct - Zombie Thriller Rehearsal Workshop
County Mall Crawley 4pm - 5pm
Come and learn the moves inspired by Michael Jackson’s Thriller at free workshops with Urban City Dance, ready for the big roaming performance on 27th October! Get your zombie on!
Sat 21 Oct - Makendoo
11am-4pm County Mall Crawley
For a spooky spectacular a Makendoo workshop is the best entertainment. Makendoo run painting and making workshops for children of all ages. Create Pumpkins, witches, wizards, ghosts, vampires, skeletons, cats, bats, scary spiders and all things that go bump in the night.
Sat 21 Oct - Voo Boos
4pm-9pm across the town centre
As the jungle drum beats a slow rhythm and the chanting of the voodoo ritual reaches a crescendo, two unholy creatures are summoned. Bone Daddy and Spider Bones arise from the dead, walking the earth once more, intent upon striking fear into the hearts of all they encounter.
Sat 21 Oct - Ghost Tours
High Street, 4pm and 7pm tours
Earlier one more suited to younger audiences and those who fright a little easier! 7pm includes actors and surprises. Not for the faint of heart. £15 per ticket, all proceeds going to Greenaway Foundation. Refreshments included.
Thu 26 Oct - Zombie Thriller Rehearsal Workshop
County Mall Crawley 4pm - 5pm
Come and learn the moves inspired by Michael Jackson’s Thriller at free workshops with Urban City Dance, ready for the big roaming performance on 27th October! Get your zombie on!
Fri 27, Sat 28, Sun 29 Oct - Haunt - an interactive workshop
49, High Street, Crawley 630pm-730pm
Get ready for a spine-chilling experience at "Haunt - an interactive workshop," where you'll be immersed in a thrilling workshop
Book FREE tickets here
Fri 27 & Sat 28 Oct - Pumpkin Patch
County Mall Crawley 10am-4pm
Follow the trail and find the letters hidden around town, to spell out the spooky word and claim your pumpkin! *
*First come first served. Limit of 250 pumpkin prizes per day. Times may vary and attraction will close once all prizes have been claimed.
Saturday 28th October has a SEND session 09.00 – 10.00.
Fri 27 Oct - Zombie Thriller
Starting from the Bandstand in Memorial Gardens 430pm - 530pm (Zombies meet at 4pm!)
It’s a Zombie Thriller!
Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just want to be part of the undead spectacle… this is your chance to relive the magic of Michael Jackson’s iconic music video. So, channel your inner zombie, grab your red jackets and bring your spooky enthusiasm to the streets of Crawley this October.
Learn the moves at the free workshops on 12th, 19th and 26th October. See individual dates above for full details. See the video tutorial here
Sat 28 Oct - Ghost Tours
High Street. 4pm and 7pm tours
Earlier one more suited to younger audiences and those with weaker nerves. 7pm includes actors and surprises. Not for the faint of heart. £15 per ticket, all proceeds going to Greenaway Foundation. Refreshments included.
Sun 29 Oct - Uncle Doom and his Organ of Gloom
11am-3pm
DUE TO WEATHER - UNCLE DOOM WILL BE IN COUNTY MALL
Out of the mist, Uncle Doom appears majestically from the distance, gliding along on his Organ of Doom. His menacing menagerie of eerie tunes ooze from every orifice. Lost and confused, having been trapped between worlds, his only escape is to recruit as many living beings as possible to join him in song.
Dance along to Thriller or groove on down to Ghost Town. If you meet him you won't be able to resist getting down to his ghoulish beats and sinister serenades.
Please note all events are subject to licensing by relevant authorities and may be weather dependent
