Wondering where to grab a pumpkin from in Shrewsbury for Halloween this year? Then head over to The Darwin in Shrewsbury to pick one up for free this half term.
To get in the spooky, fun spirit of Halloween The Darwin in Shrewsbury is giving away hundreds of free pumpkins to their shoppers this half term so that everyone, big and small, can carve creative designs at home for Halloween.
Simply pop in on either Friday 29th or Saturday 30th October and pick one up from one of their Halloween team on the Lower Level of The Darwin.
Plus they have also created some awesome carving design templates that you can use too, these can be downloaded by clicking here. Also, to help they’ve also created a handy short video carving guide if you’re new to this creative challenge!
Everything you need for Halloween
Talking of Halloween if you’re planning on getting dressed up and adorning some spooktacular costumes, you may need some face paints which WHSmith sells, for those vampire or ghostly impersonations. H&M, Primark and Claire’s are the places to go to pull together those creepy costumes, from babies to adults there’s something for everyone to join in the fun, who doesn’t love a baby in a bright orange pumpkin onesie?
Or if movies are what really get you in the spirit, head down to DVD Megastore they stock a ‘wicked’ selection of classics to enjoy, Estaban and his team will be happy to make some recommendations.
Home Bargains and Flying Tiger also offer a variety of Halloween themed decorations, accessories as well as kids costumes. Plus, if like you like to get creative, they also stock paint your Calavera Skulls for ‘Day of the dead’ enthusiasts.
For those planning to offer a sweet treat to young costumed-up explorers, Mollies’ Sweet Shop is definitely worth a visit to stock up, they have an enormous selection of pick mix sweets.
Whatever your plans are for Halloween, The Darwin in Shrewsbury is sure to have something to add to the fun!
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