Halloween is back with a bump so prepare for some spook-tacular half term fun at intu Watford.

Free for all mini monsters, creepy crawlies and ghoulish goblins, little shoppers are invited for three days of Halloween activities from Monday 29 October. Turn your little pumpkins into…pumpkins at the face painting workshop. Then, on Tuesday 30 October get creative at the pumpkin carving workshop with hundreds of real pumpkins waiting to be scooped, carved and made into freaky faces, plus have a go at decorating some pumpkin cookies, available 11am – 4pm on the lower mall between M&S and Next.

Finishing the Halloween extravaganza on a high is the main event, the big trick or treat on Wednesday 31 October. Don your favouirte Halloween outfit and head to the customer service desk to pick up a free bucket from 11am – 4pm. Then pay a visit to the retailers with a trick or treat sticker in their window to get some ghoulish treats to take home.

Need some Halloween inspiration? The centre’s retailers, such as Debenhams, Flying Tiger, M&S and Claire’s, have everything from fancy dress outfits to delicious treats and spooky home decorations.