About the event
6th Charity Scarecrow Hunt – Saturday 31 October 2026
Families are invited to join in the fun at the 2026 Charity Scarecrow Hunt on Saturday 31 October, from 10am to 4:30pm, based at The Redeemer Church, Jack Walker Way, Blackburn, BB2 4JJ.
For just £2, visitors can purchase a trail sheet listing the streets where scarecrows will be displayed. Participants must find the scarecrows, write down their names and return their completed sheet before the event closes to be entered into a prize draw. Three lucky winners will each receive a £50 Smyths voucher and a bag of sweets from Sweet Bros, with a further 15 runners-up each receiving a bag of sweets from Sweet Bros
There will also be hidden Halloween ducks for children to find, stalls, a tombola, raffle, refreshments and Poppy Appeal merchandise available on the day.
The event is proudly supported by headline sponsors Lancashire Competitions Ltd and Sweet Bros, and aims to raise funds for two chosen charities: East Lancashire Hospice and Blackburn with Darwen Poppy Appeal.
Everyone is welcome to come along, enjoy some fun and support two important local causes.