YOUNGSTERS looking to get into the spooky spirit can take part in a free pumpkin carving event at an Astwood Bank garden centre. 

Botany Bay Garden Centre will be holding the event on Thursday and Friday, October 29 and 30 from 10am to 3pm each day.

Brave children will have the opportunity to carve their own pumpkin with help from ghoulish Halloween helpers. 

No booking is required. 

There will also be a number of other terrifying craft activities. 

For more information, search for Botany Bay Garden Centre on Facebook.