If you're after a proper autumn day out this October, I've got a good one for you. West Lodge Farm Park in Desborough has three separate Halloween events running this year — a month-long daytime festival, an evening party, and a torchlit ghost hunt. Here's what's on with each one. Pumpkin Patch Festival Running from...
If you fancy making a proper day of it this Halloween, LEGOLAND Windsor's Brick or Treat is running on selected dates from 10 October, and the LEGO Monsters are billing it as their biggest Halloween party yet. Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Windsor is a Halloween event built for kids, with live shows, monster-themed fun...
If you've got a Halloween-mad little one at home, this is one to pop in the diary. Stowe House in Buckingham is running Howl-O-Ween Half-Term from 19 October to 1 November, with a pug-themed trail, a treasure hunt and spooky crafts for the kids between 10:30am and 3pm. Calling all little monsters, curious creatures and...
Half term is creeping up again and if you're after a plan that ticks off rides, spooky fun and tired-out kids in one go, this one's for you. Wicksteed Park's Halloween Half-Term is back, running from Saturday 24th October right through to Sunday 1st November 2026, and it's one of those days out that genuinely...
If you've ever wandered past Stowe House's grand facade and wondered what lies beyond the usual visitor route, this October you can find out for yourself. Step beyond the usual visitor route and discover rooms rarely open to the public. This special tour takes you behind the scenes at Stowe House. Explore the extraordinary Gothic...
A frightfully fun Halloween is coming! Explore a range of spooky surprises - including a haunted pumpkin patch, hay bale tractor maze, ghost hunts, and pumpkin carving. With family-friendly activities and quieter SEND sessions available - there's something for everyone to enjoy. What Awaits You in Spooksville... Haunted Pumpkin Patch: Wander through glowing pumpkins and...
Calling all little witches and wizards, because Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens is about to get very magical. Enchanted Kelmarsh is a wizarding quest for young spell-casters at Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens on Thursday 22nd and Tuesday 27th October, with morning and afternoon slots available and tickets at £20 per child, including all activities. Join us...
If your little ones love getting their hands dirty (or should we say gooey), we've found the perfect Halloween outing for you. Stowe House in Buckingham is hosting a Halloween Slime Lab this October half term, giving kids the chance to mix, squish and create their own spooky slime to take home. Get ready to...
Half term plans don't have to cost a fortune, and this one won't cost you a penny. Daventry and District Golf Club are heading to New Street Park on the Wednesday of October half term to run free putting and chipping sessions, so it's a great chance for the kids to have a go at...
Halloween half term is almost here, and if your little ones love a bit of spooky fun, this one is well worth a look. Gem's Yoga is running a Halloween yoga and mindfulness session for children aged 5 to 11 at Wootton Memorial Hall on Wednesday 28 October. Looking for something a little different to...
October half term always brings a fresh crop of pumpkin trails and spooky days out across Northamptonshire. Rockingham Castle is one that turns up on a lot of local family lists every year, and this Halloween it's leaning fully into the theme, with the Rockingham witches and wizards taking over the Castle and grounds for...
If your half term plans still have a gap in them, this one might be worth pencilling in. There's a Hocus Pocus outdoor cinema night coming to Delapré Abbey this Halloween, and it looks like exactly the kind of spooky-but-cosy evening families in Northampton love. What's happening Outdoor Cinema is bringing its Halloween season to...
If you have a Wicked fan or an Ariana Grande fan living under your roof, this one is for you. Wickedly Ariana is coming to the Lighthouse Theatre in Kettering on Wednesday 28 October, bringing both worlds together on one stage. The first theatre production to celebrate the contemporary icon Ariana Grande, one of the...
If your little ones can't get enough of the deep dark wood, half term just got a lot more exciting. Forestry England is bringing the newest Gruffalo story to life right here in Northamptonshire, with a free storytelling event at Fineshade Wood built entirely around Gruffalo Granny. Families are invited to step into the deep...
Half term with teenagers is a whole different ball game. If you've got an 11 to 18 year old in Daventry who's already grumbling that there's nothing to do this October half term, here's a free afternoon out to send them off to: Teen Clinic Daventry is turning four and throwing a Halloween-themed birthday party...
If you're after a free way to fill the last day of October half term, Daventry Museum is throwing open its doors for a morning of spooky crafting that won't cost you a penny. Calling all Creepy Crafters! Join us for some fiendish fun at our October Half Term Halloween-themed Makes in the Museum session,...
For families who love a good excuse to get outdoors after dark, Irchester Spooktacular turns a Friday night run into a proper Halloween adventure for the whole family. This is a Halloween-themed night-time run over 5k, and a 2k Family Fun Run, at Irchester Country Park. Run at night with your family and friends on...
If you are after something gentle, free and a little bit magical to do with the kids on Halloween, this one is for you. Local author Juliet Timpson is bringing her little witch, Grumpy Rosetta, to Volta Books in Wellingborough's Nene Court Shopping Centre on Saturday 31st October, with two free storytelling sessions for children...
Here's a lovely one for the family calendar. Northampton's Diwali Winter Festival of Lights is coming back to the Market Square on Saturday 31st October, and this year marks 26 years of the town coming together to celebrate the Festival of Lights. It falls on the Saturday at the very end of October half term,...
If your lot love anything with a whistle and a puff of steam, you can add this one to the list. Northampton & Lamport Railway is running two spooky train experiences this Halloween, so whether you fancy a daytime family outing or something a bit more atmospheric after dark, there's an option to suit. What's...
Kelmarsh Hall is opening a brand-new after-dark experience on Halloween, and the very first night comes with a half-price offer for kids. For one night only, Kids go half-price to Forest of Secrets, this Halloween! Discover an unforgettable night-time adventure at Kelmarsh Hall, where an enchanted world of light, sound, storytelling and interactive magic awaits...
