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Trick or Treat Trail

Sarah Gaffney-Lang, Families Editor

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Trick or Treat Trail

26-27 October 2019

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Trick or treat trail
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Grab your broomstick and join this creepy trick or treat trail around Manchester city centre. Dress up and head to the information point in Exchange Square where you can pick up your free map. Then follow the trail to discover trick or treat houses scattered across the city – there’s a different spooky character at each, waiting to greet you. Once you’ve found them, check off each point on your map and collect a special treat.

This exciting trick or treat trail will take you around the city visiting Market Street, Manchester Arndale, New Cathedral Street, House of Fraser, The Printworks, St Ann’s Square and the Old Bank Residency NOMA.

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