Get ready to enter the spookiest corner of Manchester as Afflecks bring it's House of Horrors week for Halloween! Starting on Monday 21st October, our 180-year-old building will undergo a terrifying transformation. 

From the must-have Halloween costume and accessory collection at American Graffiti to handmade jewellery at Sour Cherry, spooky season fanatics can find everything for their ghoulish parties under one roof. And with Noff and Nanna offering costumes for canine companions too, every family member can be kitted out in haunting attire. 

What's on?

Spooky Sketching
When: Tuesday 22nd October, 2- 4pm at Avante Garms
Cost: free
Book you place: send Avante Garms a DM on Instagram 

Info: Join us this Halloween for a unique life drawing session hosted by the independent artists of the Avante Garms collective, located on the third floor at Afflecks. Open to all skill levels, this event will focus on sketching and capturing intricate details of the model, guiding participants on how to plan their artwork. Attendees will be encouraged to infuse their own spooky style while learning techniques they can later enhance with colour and personal flair. Embrace the eerie atmosphere and unleash your creativity in this one-of-a-kind artistic experience! Open to all skill levels.

Freaky Foodie Friday
When: Friday 25th October
Info: Step into the spooky spirit with a fang-tastic lineup of eerie eats, crafted by our talented traders! The menu is packed with bold, creepy flavours and spine-tingling offers: 

Animaid Cafe- The Animaids are brewing up a wickedly fun experience with a menu of frightfully delicious spooky milkshakes and desserts. 

Third Floor Rising cafe - get into the Halloween spirit with our cafe’s hauntingly delicious seasonal specials including pumpkin spiced latte, spiced pumpkin soup and ghostly brownies.

Trick or Treat 
When: Saturday 26th October, all day at Occult
Cost: free 
Book your place: just head into the shop to cast your spell!
Info: Reach into a spooky witches cauldron and receive a Trick or a Treat!

Ghoulish Glam Make Up Masterclass
When: Saturday 26th October, 11-11.30am, 12- 12.30pm and 1-1.30pm - 1st floor (next to Abacus and Milner & Son)
Cost: free 
Book your place: Book your space here

Info: Get ready to transform your look this Halloween with our Ghoulish Glam Makeup Masterclass. You'll learn tips and techniques for creating stunning and spooky makeup looks. Whether you’re going for glam or gore, our expert instructor will guide you through every step. 

Witches Broom Workshop
When: Sunday 27th October, 12-2pm, Third Floor Rising cafe 
Cost: £45pp
Book your place: send Jamie’s Jungle a DM on Instagram 

Info: Join Jamie’s Jungle to create your very own 20” witches’ broom in this two hour workshop! You'll have everything you need to craft a beautiful broom adorned with flowers, herbs, and botanicals, perfect for any Wiccan. 

Sunday Speed Dating
When: Sunday 27th October, 12-5pm, Desert Island Dumplings 
Cost: free
Book you place: send Desert Island Dumplins a DM on Instagram 

Info: Did you know? More people fall in love at halloween than any other holiday!

Is it the autumnal hue? The dressing up? Or maybe it’s just something in the air.. 

Dessert Island Dumplings want to give all our queer singletons the best chance to find love this October and so they are hosting a Sunday Speed Dating event. 

How will it work? 

12:00 - 1:30 PM: Men who like men 
(For men, trans men, and non-binary people who identify with this group) 

1:30 - 3:00 PM: Women who like women 
(For women, trans women, and non-binary people who identify with this group) 

3:00 - 4:00 PM: Bisexuals 
(For bisexual men, women, and non-binary people interested in all genders) 

4:00 - 5:00 PM: Open mixer 
(Everyone is welcome!)