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!
CC the Spider returns to the town centre for a 3rd year plus Dinosaur shows, spooky roaming acts, and a Dragon Academy Adventure trail, there will be lots to see and do!
Please note all events are subject to licensing by relevant authorities and may be weather dependent
Sat 5 Oct - Arachnobot
11am - 3pm - at intervals in Crawley town centre
Arachnobot the Giant Spider roams the town centre, looking for prey, or anyone brave enough to say hello!
Arachnobot is safe and fun for all the family. All ages are both terrified and enchanted by the puppet,
Sat 12 Oct - How to train your dinosaur
Walkabouts at 11am and 2.30pm - Crawley town centre
Shows at 12pm and 1.15pm. - Queens Square
How do you control a rebellious 2-year old T -Rex with a temper tantrum? Come and meet the Dinosaur Wranglers, Dexter the T-Rex and the adorable Dino Babies. A Mad, Mischievous, Musical, Magical Marvellous Dinosaur Show.
Sat 12 Oct - Pre Hee Men & their Crazy Caravan Car
12pm - 3pm at intervals in Crawley town centre
Take two potty cavemen and their beautifully themed crazy caveman car and mix it up with stone age music, sound effects and plenty of batty banter. Kids and grown-ups will especially love the prehistorical pet bird "Peep" who accompanies the nutty Neanderthals on their adventures.
Fri 18 - Thu 31 Oct - Dragon Trail
1130am - 3pm at intervals in Crawley town centre
Find eight QR codes in Crawley town centre shop windows. Get all 8 and you will be in the draw for a fantastic prize bundle kindly donated by Crawley town centre businesses.
Sat 19 Oct - Voo Boos
1130am - 3pm at intervals in Crawley 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 26 Oct - Uncle Doom and his Organ of Gloom
11.30am - 2.30pm
County Mall and Crawley Leisure Park (weather permitting)
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.
Thu 31 Oct - Zombie Thriller & Zombie March
3pm - more details soon
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 dance at www.urbancitydance.co.uk/#zombiethriller and join us on the day for the full dance!
Please note all events are subject to licensing by relevant authorities and may be weather dependent
