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What's On October Half Term in Hertford and Beyond 2026 🎃
Here we are - October half term is just mere weeks away and we are always blown away by the amount on offer locally!
Details are correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of writing.
Please note this is just our pick of what's on. You can find the full list of what's on here:
https://www.mumsguideto.co.uk/hertford/events.php
and more suggestions of things to do here:
https://www.mumsguideto.co.uk/hertford/things-to-do.php
So where to begin?
🎃 Pumpkin Picking
You can find our guide to where to pick and, in some cases, even carve or scoop your pumpkins here:
We absolutely love Cammas Hall to pick pumpkins and also Willows Activity Farm, although this is part of a full day-out experience rather than a standalone activity.
Cammas Hall:
https://www.cammashall.co.uk/pumpkinpatch
Willows Activity Farm Pumpkin Festival:
https://willowsactivityfarm.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/80851?catID=75613
But Dane End Pumpkin Patch and Hatter's Farm are also strong suggestions.
Dane End Pumpkin Patch:
https://christmastree-farm.co.uk/halloween/
Hatter's Farm:
https://hattersfarmpumpkins.co.uk/
You could also check out Woodland Ranch at Tewin Hill Farm, which combines pumpkin picking with lots of activities for children.
💷 Budget Friendly Options
There are lots of ways to enjoy October Half Term without spending a fortune, so we've picked out a few options to look at.
🏛️ Hertford Museum
Drop in arts and crafts are back! This half terms theme is "Express yourself".
🦉 Cedars Nature Centre
Cedars Nature Centre is back with their budget friendly pumpkin trail!
🎃 Spooky Halloween Farm Fun at Foxholes Farm
Spooky Halloween Farm Fun at Foxholes Farm is back for 2026 on 17th & 18th October and 24th–31st October.
Enjoy the Farm Park, feed the animals, enter the Scariest Scarecrow Competition, enjoy barn games and let the children have fun in the outdoor play area and Indoor Play Barn.
Tickets don't include a pumpkin, but there are limited-stock pumpkins available to purchase at the farm.
https://www.foxholesfarm.com/product/spooky-halloween-farm-fun/
🎃 Capel Manor Halloween Spooktacular
Capel Manor's Halloween Spooktacular runs from 26th–31st October 2026.
There's loads included in the admission price, including a Halloween trail, creepy crafts, live entertainment, animals, an immersive horror maze, dancing and one pumpkin for every paying child.
There's also optional pumpkin painting for £3 per child.
And don't forget to use our MUMSGUIDE10 code for 10% off!
https://www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk/event/halloween-at-capel-manor-gardens-4/
🎃 Church Farm Ardeley
Halloween Spookfest at Church Farm Ardeley runs from 24th–31st October 2026.
A lovely option if you want a Halloween-themed farm day out with the animals and plenty to keep the children entertained.
https://www.churchfarmardeley.co.uk/plan-a-visit/what-s-on/half-term-halloween
🎃 Aldenham Country Park
Spook-Fest at Aldenham Country Park is another option for some spooky family fun during October.
Check the event page for the latest 2026 dates, prices and activities:
https://www.aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk/
🎃 Woodland Ranch
Pumpkin Spooktacular at Woodland Ranch is £8 per person and includes lots of activities alongside pumpkin picking.
💻 Free Family Activities
Keep an eye on our full October Half Term listings for free activities and community events being added throughout the holidays.
https://www.mumsguideto.co.uk/hertford/events.php
🎃 Days Out
There are some wonderful days out on offer locally and you can find the full range of them here:
https://www.mumsguideto.co.uk/hertford/events.php
Use the search bar to narrow down the dates you're interested in.
🐰 Willows Activity Farm Pumpkin Festival
As mentioned above, Willows Activity Farm is bringing back its Pumpkin Festival.
https://willowsactivityfarm.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/80851?catID=75613
Enjoy a pumpkin-tastic family day out, including a FREE pumpkin for every paid-for child admission and child member.
Your visit includes all of the activities at Willows Activity Farm; the Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground, funfair rides, shows, meet and greets, adventure play, tractor rides, inflatable fun, Adventure Golf, Pumpkin Hunt and more – all for one all-inclusive price.
🎃 Aldenham Country Park Spook-Fest
Aldenham Country Park Spook-Fest is a fun family event with lots of spooky activities taking place alongside the farm attractions.
https://www.aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk/
🚜 Lee Valley Park Farm Halloween
Lee Valley Park Farm is another great option for a Halloween-themed family day out.
https://leevalleyfarm.co.uk/events/halloween-festival/
🦖 Hertfordshire Zoo
Hertfordshire Zoo is running Dinos After Dark again which is a super popular event!
https://www.hertfordshirezoo.com/
🏰 Knebworth House
Keep an eye on Knebworth House's events for Halloween activities and family events during the school holidays.
https://www.knebworthhouse.com/
🔥 Samhain Celebrations at Celtic Harmony Camp
The Samhain Celebrations at Celtic Harmony Camp are a particularly lovely option for this time of year.
Running from 26th–31st October 2026, this magical October Half Term event celebrates Samhain, the start of the Celtic New Year.
https://www.celticharmony.org/
Venture into the haunted forest, explore the palaeolithic cave, make woodland shelters, decorate a chalk art auroch and get creative with pumpkin clay crafts.
There's also food, stories and a fire procession to finish the day.
🧙 Halloween at Hatfield Park
Halloween at Hatfield Park is another one to keep an eye on for October Half Term.
🎃 Halloween Parties & Events
🏙️ Little City East Herts
Little City East Herts are also a great one to watch for their Halloween sessions.
👻 Halloween for Older Kids & Teens
For something a little more adventurous, Nuclear Wild Forest has Halloween Trick or Treat sessions for ages 6+ on selected dates.
https://www.mumsguideto.co.uk/hertford/event.php?event=Halloween-Trick-or-Treat-&eventid=8654
There's also Halloween Blackout for ages 10+ on 29th–31st October.
https://www.mumsguideto.co.uk/hertford/event.php?event=Halloween-Blackout&eventid=8655
🎃 A Little Further Afield
🐷 Old MacDonald's Farm
Old MacDonald's Farm are running their Halloween Festival from 17th October–1st November 2026, with Old Mac's Pumpkin Nights on selected evenings.
https://omdfarm.co.uk/special-events/
🦁 Boo at the Zoo – Whipsnade
Boo at the Zoo at Whipsnade Zoo is another option if you're looking for a Halloween day out with a difference.
https://www.zsl.org/whipsnade-zoo
🌲 Nuclear Wild Forest
If your children are a little older and fancy something more adventurous, Nuclear Wild Forest has Halloween Trick or Treat sessions and Halloween Blackout during half term.
🎭 Live Theatre and Cinema
The Spotlight is killing it this half term with lots of offerings from toddlers to teens!
See what's on here:
https://www.thespotlightvenue.com/whats-on
🎃 Halloween Howls at The Spotlight
On 31st October, The Spotlight has Halloween Howls – A Fang-tastic Magic Show, an interactive family magic show with Nicky Trix and Nambu.
A great option if you want something indoors before heading out trick-or-treating!
https://www.mumsguideto.co.uk/hertford/events.php
🎬 BEAM Hertford
And BEAM has lots of great activities and films throughout the school holidays.
https://purchase.beamhertford.co.uk/Events?attribute_EventType=Screen
🎨 Halloween Arts and Crafts
The amazing Southern Maltings have a brilliant range of creative activities on for October Half Term this year, including Halloween crafts, mosaics, face painting and drawing workshops.
The Wonderden also have some fabulous events on:
https://www.wonderden.co.uk/whatson
And don't forget to check out our Halloween at Home article for a range of Halloween arts and crafts you can do at home.
🎃 Whatever You Do This Half Term...
Whether you're pumpkin picking, exploring a farm, getting crafty, heading to the zoo, watching a Halloween show or simply making your own spooky fun at home, we hope you have a wonderful October Half Term! 🎃👻
If you have a recommendation you'd like to pass on, do drop us an email here:
For even more ideas, keep checking our full What's On listings as more October Half Term events are added.
https://www.mumsguideto.co.uk/hertford/events.php
Lots of Love
Kayleigh & The Boys
XxxX
