Yes, this is tonight, but if you’re looking for spooky and spontaneous evening plans, this is for you. Get into the Halloween spirit with this chilling walk around the Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside. Starting at the Guildhall, you’ll be led on a circular walking tour down to the waterfront, hearing about terrifying ghost stories, witches and murders that have taken place in the region. Feel the thrill of spooky season while enjoying the crisp autumnal walk.

Explore Lilidorei at night with this fun and creepy evening event. Clamber along the giant play structure, this time with a spooky twist. The trail will be decorated for Halloween, with Lilidorei’s Story Keepers eager to share the village’s scary stories. With a trick-or-treat bag, adventurers will have to solve riddles, find hidden objects and play games to get sweets. Little ones can venture down the Spooky Path, the Not So Spooky Path or both. Daytime Spookydorei events are also taking place for those afraid of the dark!

Comic Con North East brings your favourite heroes, characters, fanbases and games all under one roof. Dress up and watch other cosplayers strut their stuff on stage, enjoy some friendly competition in the retro and modern gaming zones, and browse a range of unique stalls selling gifts, collectables and more. Of course, perhaps the most anticipated part of the event is the special guests… This year features stars like Paul Wesley, Alex Kingston, Pearl Mackie, Mark Williams and Mathew Horne. Get a photo with them and watch some of them live on stage as they talk about their most famous roles and new projects.

Enjoy spooky events this Halloween at Newcastle Castle. The Black Gate and Castle Keep will be hosting a range of creepy activities for the occasion, including clay monster-making and gravestone decorating. The Castle will also be swarmed by ghastly characters, including witches, an executioner and a terrifying barber surgeon. Go in costume to truly get into the spirit of things.

To mark the festival of lights, Darlington will be hosting a series of dazzling activities throughout the day. Celebrate this Indian festival with fun activities and craft sessions, traditional music, illuminations and a brilliant parade through Darlington’s streets.

Is there anything more quintessentially Halloween than a spooky film? How about twenty? Tyneside Cinema will be hosting a full night of cinematic terror with their Halloween All-Nighter. With twenty films across five screens, thrill-seekers will be spoiled for choice. Choose four films from the selection and dare to stay up all night watching them. Whether you’re a fan of VHS tape films, horror classics or superior sequels, there’s something for everyone.

Prepare yourself for a spine-tingling night of music and cinema with this Halloween concert from Royal Northern Sinfonia. Headed by guest conductor Ben Palmer, the orchestra will give you goosebumps with their chilling live soundtrack played to Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller Psycho. Enjoy watching the film with a brand-new soundscape and anticipate the toe-curling shower scene accompanied by violent violins.