For the past three years youngsters have been enjoying this free event courtesy of the Centre, which has even won a nationally recognised award due to its popularity.

The event is designed to offer youngsters a safe environment to Trick or Treat, rather than going out onto the streets at night and this year’s event promises to be even better with more attractions for children.

All of the Centre’s stores will be taking part, giving children an opportunity to pick up even more treats.

Youngsters can come along to the local Police force’s Creepy Crimebuster Bus, situated next to the Centre’s Greggs store, to collect their map, their first treat and a goodie bag to collect their treats in. The map will direct them to the shops that will be waiting to be Trick or Treated.

The event is completely free for children under 15 years old, who must be accompanied by an adult and dressed in a Halloween themed costume.

Prizes will be up for grabs for the best dressed boy and girl on the day and the Mayor of Wisbech will be judging the costumes at 4pm outside the Centre’s Co-op store.

Youngsters will have an opportunity to have a 6×4 photo taken by staff at the Centre’s Kodak store for a 99p, in their Halloween costume in front of the store’s scary wall of blood.

In addition, the popular Spider Mountain will return to the Centre. Plus youngsters can enjoy a free fairground ride and there will be a balloon modeller on hand to create creepy looking animals for youngsters.

There will also be a hog-roast on site and a hook-a-duck stall, these are not included in the Centre’s free activity.

Speaking about the upcoming event, Horsefair manager, Kevin Smith said: “Everyone at the Centre is very excited about the Halloween fun day. It’s always a fantastic event for youngsters and their families.”

“I’m so pleased that it was nationally recognised earlier this year*, it always receives excellent feedback from visitors,” he added.

The event will run from 3pm – 5pm on Saturday, 30th October at the Horsefair Shopping Centre.

Youngsters in fancy dress line up for the 2009 Trick or Treat event at the Horsefair.