A TWO-day “Halloween Festival” was held in Rhyl earlier this week, which included a visit from ITV Wales.

This took place from 12-3pm on October 30 and 31, and was organised by Rhyl BID (Business Improvement District).

Rhyl Journal: The Halloween pumpkin patch in RhylThe Halloween pumpkin patch in Rhyl (Image: Rhyl BID)

Activities at this free event included:

  • A pumpkin trail, centrally located for the younger participants who can’t walk as far, or for anyone with mobility issues.
  • A scarecrow trail across the town.
  • A pumpkin patch in the White Rose Centre, which you can gain entry to by completing one of the two above trails.

Rhyl Journal: Halloween fun in RhylHalloween fun in Rhyl (Image: Rhyl BID)

  • Halloween crafts with Gobaith Galeri in Rhyl Library.
  • Mysterious magic show with Magic Light Productions.
  • Walk-around Halloween characters and stilt-walker.

Rhyl Journal: A scarecrow comes to Rhyl for HalloweenA scarecrow comes to Rhyl for Halloween (Image: Rhyl BID)

  • RPM bike trail in Events Arena.
  • Have a selfie with Bearjamin the fundraising bear.
  • Fancy dress competition at 2pm each day – meet by the pumpkin patch in the White Rose Centre.

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Rhyl Journal: ITV film Halloween fun in RhylITV film Halloween fun in Rhyl (Image: Rhyl BID)

Abby Pilling, Rhyl BID manager, said: “The Hallowe'en Festival was a fantastic couple of days, with over 700 coming through the doors to participate in the activities and do the trails.

“It was great to see so many residents and visitors, and so many in costume, too!

“The feedback has been really positive, with lots of compliments from participants about how friendly our businesses were, too, which was great to hear!”

Rhyl Journal: Halloween fun in RhylHalloween fun in Rhyl (Image: Rhyl BID)

ITV Wales aired interviews with a scarecrow from Rhyl’s pumpkin patch, and with people in the town, which was shown on its news bulletin on Tuesday evening (October 31).

You can watch the programme back on ITVX.

Meanwhile, Rhyl also launched its 2023 Poppy Appeal in the town's Morrisons supermarket on Marsh Road.

This featured an appearance from Arriva's "poppy bus", the Rhyl Youth Marching Band, and the mayor of Rhyl, Cllr Jacquie McAlpine.

Rhyl Journal: Rhyl's Poppy Appeal launchesRhyl's Poppy Appeal launches (Image: Richard Kendrick)