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What's on in Stoke this weekend - Quiz Night, Scarefest and Comic Con

By Sarah Garner 12th Oct 2023

There are various events taking place this weekend across Stoke, including at World of Wedgwood in Barlaston (Nub News).
There are various events taking place this weekend across Stoke, including at World of Wedgwood in Barlaston (Nub News).

What's On in Stoke is brought to you by our sponsors Bros Distillery and Powerleague

Here are our top few picks of what's happening in Stoke over the next few days. 

And don't forget, if your business or organisation is running an event, you can advertise it for free with Stoke Nub News. 

Simply follow this link to our What's On section and click the black 'Nub It' button to get started. 

Here are our top picks for the coming days:

Sixtowns Gin Quiz Night

The first Sixtowns Quiz takes place on Friday 13 October and visitors will have the chance to win £100 cash (Nub News).

The first Sixtowns quiz night will take place on Friday 13 October and visitors will have the chance to win a magnificent £100 cash prize. 

Laura Jones, Strategic Partnerships Director at Bros Distillery, said: "All you need to bring is yourself and a team of up to 6 friends, armed with your trusty smartphones, and we'll take care of the rest!"

Booking is advised to avoid disappointment - please email [email protected] to reserve your place. 

Scarefest at Alton Towers

Scarefest is taking place at Alton Towers between 13 October and 31 October (Alton Towers).

Alton Towers becomes home to Halloween this weekend, remaining open until late so you can enjoy your favourite rides in the dark plus loads of extra entertainment.

For spooky young visitors, there are live shows and the famous freaky five to meet, whilst older families will enjoy our scare zone.

The award-winning scare mazes have been 're-scarified' and are complete with brand new features.

Comic Con Hanley

Comic Con Hanley takes place on Saturday and Sunday inside The Potteries Centre, Hanley (Nub News).

The Potteries Centre will be hosting its second Comic Con event following the success of the first event in July. 

The event will take place on 14 and 15 October, from 10am-5pm on Saturday and 11am-4pm on Sunday. 

Throughout the weekend, the event will see a top-secret guest appearance, Star Wars props galore, Ezekiel's real throne featured in the Walking Dead series, Monsters Inc door, Dobby and even more special surprises to be revealed on the day.

What else is on in Stoke this weekend?

  • Astley's Astounding Adventures is live at The New Vic Theatre all weekend. This fantastic show tells the story of local legend, Philip Astley.
  • World of Wedgwood has a brand-new pumpkin patch on the courtyard for visitors to pick and decorate inside Josiah & Co.
  • Gandeys Circus returns to Trentham Estate on Friday 13 October with a brand-new action-packed Halloween Spooktacular Big Top show for all the family.

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READ MORE: Work continues on Stoke's first Greggs drive-thru as signage is approved

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