Free Halloween trick-shot challenges with six monster-themed targets in the main square of Eastgate Square.
The Monster Throwdown is taking over Eastgate Square from 24 October to 1 November, running 11am to 4pm every day. It's a set of six monster-themed trick-shot challenges, each with its own scorecard to keep track of how you're doing. The whole thing is free to join, and there's no booking required, so you can just wander over whenever you're in the centre.
It's part of Chester BID's 2026 Halloween programme, which puts a fair bit of activity across the city during those same dates. Alongside the trick shots, there's a free 'Step Into the Shadows' trail running across the same period, and a children's ghost walk starting from Chester Town Hall on 29 October. If you've got a dog, there are dog parades at Exchange Square on 25 October, and a Halloween family trail at Ness Botanic Gardens for those who fancy heading a bit further out.
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Between the trick shots, the trail, the ghost walk and the dog parades, there's enough to keep you busy across the city for a good while. The Monster Throwdown itself is pitched as free entertainment for families, friends and shoppers looking to add a little monstrous mischief to their day. It's open 11am to 4pm daily from 24 October to 1 November at the main Square in Eastgate Square, and it's free to join with no booking needed.
