Every Halloween set has its secrets, and this year the magic lies not just in the props but in the characters who bring the Witches’ Café and the Pumpkin Forest to life.

From skeletal aristocrats and gossiping ravens to pumpkin-keeping squirrels and forest guides in red scarves, each one has a story to tell. Together, they form the cast of your Halloween adventure — waiting to be discovered, remembered, and photographed in their enchanted homes.

Rex the Skeleton Dog - A cast member at the Witches' Cafe Halloween Photo Shoots

Meet Rex, the Ever Hungry Hound

Rex once wandered into the Witches’ Café lured by the irresistible smell of pumpkin stew. He never left – mostly because he found out that skeletal dogs never get full. Now he guards the bubbling cauldrons, making sure no scraps go to waste. The witches don’t mind; they say his hollow belly makes him the best soup taster around.

Read his full story here…

a skeleton bird in a cage - Barnabas the apothecary's informant.

Meet Barnabas, the Apothecary’s Informant

Barnabas was once a sharp-eyed raven, trained by the witches to spy on rival potion makers and report back with secrets. Unfortunately, he listened to one too many poisonous whispers and turned skeletal. Now, he sits in his mossy cage at the Witches’ Café, cackling out half-truths to anyone who’ll buy him a thimble of pumpkin brew.

Read his full story here…

The Duke and Duchess of Gnawbridge - Witches' Cafe Halloween Photo Shoots

Meet the Duke & Duchess of Gnawbridge

Once palace rats with a taste for only the finest crumbs, the Duke and Duchess now hold court at the Witches’ Café. Though long turned to bone, they keep their standards high — pressed waistcoats, lace trim, and the Duchess’s handbag never out of reach. They may be banished from the palace, but here they judge every brew and bake with aristocratic flair.

Read their full story here…

Niblet the Pumpkin Keeper

Meet Niblet the Pumpkin Keeper

Niblet is a gentle little squirrel who tends the Pumpkin Forest. He gathers seeds, pats the earth, and tucks in the smaller gourds beneath fallen leaves. Thanks to him, the forest glows with autumn magic.

Read his full story here…

Jeremiah the Forest Historian

Meet Jeremiah, the Forest Historian

Jeremiah the fox keeps the stories of the Pumpkin Forest. From the oldest oak to the newest sprout, he remembers it all – and shares his tales by lantern light on autumn nights.

Read his full story here…

Meet the Pipkin – the Forest Guide

Pipkin knows every twisting path in the Pumpkin Forest. Guided by his friend Niblet, he helps visitors find the best pumpkins and cosiest spots. Look for his red hat, and you’ll never be lost.

Read his full story here…

Ready to book a photo shoot at My Halloween Event?

 
Spaces are limited for 17th–19th October 2025. The calendar opens on September 1st and you’ll be able to book your photo shoot online to let the Halloween magic begin.