The Albert Dock is hosting circus skills events and spooky workshops to get into the Halloween spirit this October half term.
There will be six days of free activities for kids to get involved in while they're off school. The dock's Grand Hall will be transformed into a circus school for budding performers from October 24 to 27.
Children aged six to 14 years old will get to have a go at Greatest Showman-style circus skills including flying high on a trapeze, ribbon dancing and juggling, with guidance from the experts. The Albert Dock is offering 200 spaces for the free circus skills sessions from 10am to 3pm. You can register your interest for the sessions here.
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Those visiting the dock that week should keep a look out for the professionals who will be providing entertainment around the colonnades each day from 11am to 2pm. Ringmasters and unicyclists will be pulling out their best tricks to entertain visitors.
Over Halloween weekend, the Grand Hall will undergo a spooky transformation, with free workshops to attend from October 29 to 30. On Saturday, you can have a go at designing a Jack O'Lantern at the pumpkin carving workshops held from 10-4pm. These are recommended for children over six years old accompanied by a responsible adult, whether you're a first time carver, or pumpkin pro. All supplies will be provided and there will be guidance throughout.
On Sunday, October 30, children are invited to create their own ghoulish garlands and monster masks in the Grand Hall from 10-4pm. Hosted by artist Olga Snell, these free workshops are ideal for any little artists wanting to put their own spin on their Halloween decorations, with the masks created from pre-drawn templates and stuck onto craft sticks, with designs including bats, cats, spiders and more, providing the perfect accessory for trick or treating.
A fancy dress competition will also be held across the weekend, with the chance to win a meal for four at Peaberry Coffee House & Kitchen. Parents can snap a photo of the child in the Grand Hall and tag @albertdock on Instagram to be in with a chance of winning.
On Halloween itself, Batala Mersey drummers will be putting on a show-stopping performance outside Anchor Courtyard from 5pm. Bringing the rhythms of Afro-Brazilian samba with a twist to the dock's waterfront, the beats will create a backdrop for the start of a memorable Hallow's Eve.
For those looking for a culture fix this half term, head to the dock's museums and galleries. Tate Liverpool are inviting children to unleash their inner artist with 'Create Your Tate', which challenges families to reimagine the gallery equipped with a medley of materials to draw, make and build your dream Tate Liverpool.
From October 25-28, travel back in time at the Maritime Museum's free, drop-in storytelling sessions. Listen to the adventures of Polar the Titanic bear, originally written by a Titanic survivor about her son's adventures on board the famous ship with his favourite toy bear.
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