EVENT
Make, Do and Play: Glowing Ghost Puppets
Portland Basin Museum | Ashton-under-Lyne
✂️Crafts & DIY Workshops·👻Halloween
Event Details
Date
Tue 27 Oct '26
Event time
11:00 – 15:00
Location
Portland Basin MuseumRecommended ages
3 years+
Type
Indoor
About this event
Make, Do and Play: Glowing Ghost Puppets is part of the programme at Portland Basin Museum in Ashton-under-Lyne.
"Get creative at our ‘Make, Do and Play’ activities with artist Caroline Coates, who will be leading this family friendly arts-based activity." "Join us to make your own glowing ghost puppet, which you can hang as a decoration this Halloween."
What to expect:
- Tuesday 27 October 2026, drop in between 11am and 3pm
- Led by artist Caroline Coates
- Make a glowing ghost puppet to take home
- "Suitable for ages 3 plus due to small parts."
- "Children must be supervised at all times."
- "The activity costs £1.40 per child - please buy your ticket at the museum reception desk."
- You may have to wait for a space at the craft table at busy times
- Museum entry is free
More Details
Booking
Walk-in
Arrival
Anytime
Parent Must Stay
Yes, required
Pricing
Location
Get directionsExplore Tameside's industrial heritage in a restored 19th-century canal warehouse with interactive exhibits, a 1920s street, and a 'Nuts and Bolts' play area for young children.
What this place offers
ToiletsBaby changingParkingFoodPushchair friendlyAccessible
Last updated: 10 Oct 2026
Frequently asked questions about Make, Do and Play: Glowing Ghost Puppets
How much does Make, Do and Play: Glowing Ghost Puppets cost?
For ticket prices for Make, Do and Play: Glowing Ghost Puppets, see the official event page or booking link.
What ages is Make, Do and Play: Glowing Ghost Puppets suitable for?
Make, Do and Play: Glowing Ghost Puppets is best for children aged 3 and up.
When does Make, Do and Play: Glowing Ghost Puppets take place?
Make, Do and Play: Glowing Ghost Puppets takes place on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 11 AM.
Where is Make, Do and Play: Glowing Ghost Puppets held?
Make, Do and Play: Glowing Ghost Puppets is held at Portland Basin Museum in Ashton-under-Lyne.
Is Make, Do and Play: Glowing Ghost Puppets indoor or outdoor?
Make, Do and Play: Glowing Ghost Puppets is held indoors, so it's a great option whatever the weather.
