Mines de Beffrois

Mining basin and neighbouring areas

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Scary Animals: Micro Folie Tour & Workshop in Seclin on 31 October

For Halloween, the [Micro Folie in Seclin](https://www.ville-seclin.fr/agenda/detailevenement/12234/-/halloween-les-animaux-qui-font-peur-visite-et-atelier-micro-folie) is spotlighting the [animals we sometimes dislike](https://www.ville-seclin.fr/agenda/detailevenement/12234/-/halloween-les-animaux-qui-font-peur-visite-et-atelier-micro-folie): spiders, bats, snakes and other mysterious creatures. On [Saturday 31…

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Gastronomy

Biggest Squash Contest in Nœux-les-Mines on 31 October

For Halloween, forget the sweets: [La Réserve](https://www.tourisme-bethune-bruay.fr/a-voir-a-faire/en-ce-moment/concours-de-la-plus-grosse-courge-6721950) is putting the spotlight on what really frightens children — vegetables! A [biggest squash contest](https://www.tourisme-bethune-bruay.fr/a-voir-a-faire/en-ce-moment/concours-de-la-plus-grosse-courge-6721950) is being…

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