Halloween Events in Northamptonshire 2025: 40+ Family-Friendly Activities
Looking for Halloween events in Northamptonshire this October? You’re in luck! From traditional pumpkin picking at local farms to spine-tingling train rides and family-friendly spooky trails, Northants is packed with Halloween activities for children of all ages. Whether you’re in Northampton, Wellingborough, Kettering, or anywhere across the county, we’ve rounded up 40+ Halloween events happening this half-term…
Delapre Abbey
Delapre are offering a Creepy Creatures Afternoon Tea as well as a Halloween Spooktacular where you will need to follow the trail to uncover fascinating facts, solve riddles, and discover the secrets of these spooky inhabitants.
Chester House
Prepare for a spine-chilling adventure at Spooksville, where a world of Halloween-themed fun await you with spooky surprises, including interactive hunts, pumpkin carving, and so much more.
The Lakes Kids Club (Rushden Lakes)
Children will love choosing their very own pumpkin or spooky squash ready to be decorated with silly stickers, sparkling gems and googly eyes.
Bell Plantation
Mini Pumpkin Painting
The Grosvenor centre
Step up to the giant Trick or Treat Box to ring the bell, you might just get a surprise! A mysterious witch’s hand will pop out with either a terrifying trick or a sweet treat. Watch out though — the mesmerising magician will be on hand to enchant and astonish with spooky spells and mysterious magic all day long!
See also: Halloween Events Further Afield (but worth the travel)
Mead Open Farm
Take a seat and be amazed at the Freaky Flamenco Fiesta Circus and journey through three haunted Halloween mazes. Head to the Pumpkin Patch and pick a free pumpkin then take part in the ghoulishly great Halloween hunt to win a special sweet surprise. Plus enjoy all the usual fun at the farm.
Wellingborough Museum
Victorian Halloween themed.
Hideaway Wood Farm
Create your own woolly pumpkin in this beginner-friendly needle-felting workshop, then enjoy a special meet & greet with the friendly alpacas. A cosy autumn activity perfect for families (children 8+) and craft lovers alike!
Canons Ashby
Decorate a ceramic tea-light holder with our team at the Pumpkin Candle Holder decorating workshop – the perfect seasonal touch for your home!
Stowe House
This Halloween, step into the shadowy rooms of Stowe House and join The Boo! Clue Trail! Armed with your wits (and a little courage), children will follow a path of spooky riddles and playful puzzles hidden throughout the house. Each room holds a clue — can you solve them all to uncover the secrets of the trail?
Also at Stowe House is Once Upon A Scream. There’ll be not-so terrifying tales, games and activities to get you in the spooky mood. From ghostly giggles to mysterious challenges, this Halloween gathering is packed with thrills, chills (the friendly kind!), and plenty of laughter. Whether you’re creeping through stories of curious creatures or joining in on hair-raising games, there’ll be something to delight every little monster.
Evenley Wood
From the 18th October until 2nd November Evenley Wood Garden will be transformed into a Halloween Spooktacular. Collect your map and find the spooky creations to collect your bag of treats.
Lighthouse Theatre
This Halloween, get ready for a spine-tingling adventure packed with hilarious comedy, toe tapping tunes, and jaw-dropping magic as Halloween Spooktacular comes to town!
Wicksteed Park
Halloween Haunt is returning to Wicksteed Park for October weekends and half-term with Halloween House creating a hauntingly exciting Chapter 2! There will be two fantastic family friendly spooky walkthroughs to explore with brand new elements that will possess you with Halloween spirit.
On the 30th October there will also be Wicky’s Mini Monsters Ball.
360 Play at Rushden Lakes
Get ready for a night of frightful fun at 360 Play’s Halloween Event – happening after hours on Thursday 31st October, from 6:30–8:30pm!
This year’s ghoulish gathering promises all the thrills of 360 Play fun – with a haunting twist! Explore Dracula’s Cave, Trick or Treat along our 360 Street, boogie at the Spooky Disco, and take part in eerie Ghostly Games!
Riverside Hub
You and your little monsters could be having a frightfully good time with a Halloween Treasure Hunt with a prize for every child, best fancy dress competition, supa-spooky disco and all the Hub’s play areas fully open throughout. It’s spooky (not scary), so it’s perfect for children of all ages
Rockingham Castle
Rockingham Castle has been decorated by witches and wizards and there are pumpkins carved in the shape of various characters. As you explore the historic Castle, your task is to guess the character each pumpkin represents. Additionally, there is a garden trail where you need to find hidden letters to make up a spooky word. Finally, you have the opportunity to showcase your pumpkin rolling skills and see if you can get closest to the witch.
Castle Ashby Garden
Get ready for an autumn adventure the whole family will love. Explore the beautiful gardens, hunt for hidden pumpkins, and enjoy a day filled with seasonal fun.
Wellingborough Halloween Night
Walk of the Witches – Expect eerie encounters, mysterious stories, and a Halloween night you won’t forget!
Park Bistro, Brixworth Country Park
A spooky craft activity and regular hot drink
Saxby’s Cider
Go along to pick your own pumpkin. The Saxby’s Cider bar and shop will be open and there will be teas, coffees and soft drinks. Hot food will also be available at the weekends. Trailer rides round the pumpkins and orchards will be running at weekends only (weather dependent).
Hollywood Bowl
Spook-tacular bowling, mini-golf, treasure hunts and frightfully good offers!
West Lodge Farm park
West Lodge are offering a Pumpkin festival with Halloween fun along with a ghost hunt by torchlight and a pumpkin party night.
Mini Meadows
The once-jolly Pumpkin Lord has lost his seven magical charms… and with them, control over his gourd-geous pumpkin army! Now they’ve gone full scarily mad, causing chaos across the kingdom. It’s up to you and your family to bring back the balance before the madness spreads beyond the pumpkin patch!
kelmarsh hall
Witches and wizards are invited to step into the spellbinding world of Enchanted Kelmarsh – a magical, family-friendly event packed with spooky surprises and hands-on enchantments!
Rushden transport Museum & Railway
Spooky train ride and sweets for children on the train.
Wappenham Farm
Pick your own pumpkins, follow a 3D spooky corn maze trail, and enjoy hot food and drinks. Twilight evenings include torchlit pumpkin picking, live music, fire displays, and character nights—plus exotic animals on selected dates.
Lillingstone Pick Your Own
Visit by day for pumpkin picking, playful photo spots, a spook-tacular tractor rides, friendly animals, cosy autumn treats and so much MORE.
As dusk settles, the twilight evenings begin. The farm glows for torchlit pumpkin picking, with live music on selected dates, character nights, fire displays and delicious food and drink.
Northampton & Lamport Railway.
There will be daytime ‘Hocus Pocus Trains‘ running both Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th, suitable for all ages.
They also have 3 special ‘Eerie Night Express‘ trains running after dark on the Saturday. These are aimed at slightly braver souls! (still suitable for all ages)
Kislingbury Sunnies and Spooks
There is lots to keep everyone entertained from the children’s play area, to the numerous photo opportunities. Take your time to explore and find the perfect bunch of flowers or spooky pumpkin to take home.
Wellingborough Museum
Various spooky events
The Canal Museum, Stoke Bruerne
Pop down to the Museum for a bit of Halloween fun. Pick up a Clue Sheet, follow the Pumpkin Trail and return your answers to the Canal Museum in return for a Halloween Treat.
Swansgate Shopping centre
Spin the Spooky Wheel: Take a turn at the spooky wheel for a guaranteed trick or treat with every spin! Dance with Igor and Frankie: Bust a move and dance the day away with these monstrously good friends, Igor and Frankie! Plus, a FREE Pumpkin Patch: Pick your perfect pumpkin to take home! 
While this activity is free, they are gratefully accepting voluntary contributions for The Daylight Centre.
Stanwick Lakes
Make your own Willow Lantern. With friendly guidance, you’ll build a lantern frame, add twinkling lights, and cover it with a ghostly white tissue paper canvas. Then it’s time for the best bit… decorating! Use bright colours, creepy shapes, and spooky designs to make your lantern come alive.
Lamport Hall
Standing In The Wings brings words to life through warm, engaging stories and poem readings that make you feel as though you’re part of the tale. From beloved classics to hidden gems, every session is a shared moment of imagination, connection and the simple joy of being read to and transported to the magical land of make believe.
Visit the magical woodland summer house to read spooky and Halloween themed stories suitable for all ages.
Boughton House
Choose your perfect pumpkin, grown on the Estate, and dare to take on the spine-tingling trail.
Town Centre, Kettering
Grab a map from any of the venues taking part, or download one from their website, then follow it to find the spooky clues hidden in the shops. If you find them all you can claim a free treat at the end.
Lyveden
Adults and brave children are invited to Lyveden manor to hear some of the ghastly tales that would have sent the Tudors to bed shivering. Join them for an after-hours experience by the fire… If you dare.
Halloween Events a little further away…
Warwick Castle
With over 15 live shows and attractions, explore a thousand years of spooktacular history and enjoy October half-term family fun at Warwick Castle.
Knebworth house
Get your broomsticks, hats and magic wands at the ready and venture into Knebworth Gardens this Autumn for a Halloween Adventure filled with family fun!
LegoLand
Join the party for Brick or Treat on selected dates this October! The LEGO® Monsters are back and throwing their biggest Halloween party yet.With the entire resort transformed into the ultimate Halloween event, it’s the perfect autumn day out for families with little monsters. Expect spooky surprises, live entertainment, and over 55 rides and attractions.
NEW for 2025, Lord Vampyre’s House Party is a show that’ll have everyone dancing! Plus, meet our Ghoulish Residents around the Resort at our Trick or Treat Stops.
Alton Towers
As nights get longer, get ready for creepy scares, shocks and thrills as Alton Towers Resort celebrates the return of award-winning Scarefest with frantically funny and seriously spooky attractions for all ages.
Planning ahead? See our Christmas guide on where to see Santa in Northants this year.
Do you know of any Other Halloween Events in Northants that can be added to this post? Leave a comment below or email me the details at info@northantsfamilies.co.uk
The events listed in this guide are run by third-party organisers, and all details were correct at the time of publication, based on information from their official websites. However, changes or cancellations can happen at short notice. To avoid any disappointment, we recommend double-checking the event information on the official websites before making plans.
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