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Pumpkin Patches and Halloween Events 2026

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Pumpkin Patches and Halloween Events

Here’s a round-up of the best places to pick pumpkins and visit spooky events and places- whether its local, a bit further afield or even a theme park event, I've got you covered!

I've even added coloured flags for events that are 'Spooky not scary' (ok for little ones, but please do check for yourself) and dog-friendly events.

And of course, given it's such a busy time of year, there are a number of other guides either live or underway, so check them out and keep your eyes peeled for more:

  • The Big October 'non Halloween' Half Term Events Guide - coming soon! (because, of course all your Halloween events are right here!)
  • Local Fireworks Displays - coming soon!
  • Where to see Santa (and other Christmas Events - coming soon!
  • Nurseries, Schools and Colleges Open Days - live now!


Pumpkin Picking and Carving


HITCHIN AND LETCHWORTH


Pumpkin Patch at Hitchin Lavender
Sat 10th October 2026 - Sat 31st October 2026
Spooky not scary
Dog-friendly
Hitchin lavender Haunted barn and pumpkin patch!  The Perfect Autumnal day out!
๐ŸŽƒ Dozens of different types of pumpkins and squashes grown on site!
๐Ÿ‘ป Loads of Halloween props.
๐ŸŒป Spooky sunflower maze
๐Ÿง™‍โ™€๏ธ Live actors
๐Ÿฆฎ Dogs on leads are welcome!
๐ŸŒญ Street food and hot drinks on site
๐Ÿฉ Sweet treats and much more!
๐ŸŽจ Face painting available most days (separate price)
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Spooky Standalone 2026: Pumpkin Patch & More! at Standalone Farm, Letchworth

Sat 10th October 2026 - Sun 1st November 2026
Spooky not scary
Join us for Stan's Halloween Spooktacular!
From pumpkin picking and autumn adventures to creepy crawlies, spooky silent discos and more, we've got a whole month of family fun lined up this October.
Pumpkin Patch Creepy Crawlies & More with Mark Amey Twilight Pumpkin Patch & Silent Disco Fancy dress encouraged Farm entry included with selected events
With October Half Term sessions expected to be popular, we recommend booking early.
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NEARBY

 

The Centre of Hocus Pocus at Herrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead

Sat 24th October 2026 - Sun 31st October 2026
Spooky not scary
Free pumpkin with every paying child
HOCUS POCUS, BOIL & BUBBLE... HALLOWEEN IS COMING TO THE FARM!
OCTOBER 24TH-NOVEMEBER 1ST
Grab your wellies, gather your little witches and wizards and step into for a spooktacular family day out this Halloween!
There's SO much included with your admission - from magnificent birds of prey and creepy critters to farm animals, tractor rides and plenty of hands-on fun!
AND DON'T MISS OUR PUMPKIN PATCH! Every paying child receives a FREE pumpkin to choose from our pumpkin patch and take home! Additional pumpkins will also be available to purchase.
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Secret Pumpkin' Patch PYO, Moggerhanger
Various dates in October, including Home Ed, Childminders and SEN sessions
Spooky not scary
SEN Sessions

Your £5 entry ticket includes SO much more than pumpkin picking...
๐ŸŽƒ Pumpkin fields
๐ŸŒพ Straw Maze
๐Ÿง— Straw Bale Climbing
๐ŸŽญ Children's Entertainment & Shows
๐Ÿ† Hunt the Golden Pumpkin
๐Ÿšœ Mini Tractors
๐ŸŽ๏ธ Berg Pedal Go-Karts
๐Ÿ› Climbing Equipment, Swings
๐ŸŸ  Space Hoppers
๐Ÿ‘ป Graveyard
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Spooky Beach
๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Activity Trail
๐ŸŽฒ Games
๐Ÿ“ธ Loads of photo opportunities
๐Ÿ›’ Wheelbarrows
๐Ÿš— FREE Parking
๐Ÿšป Toilets on site
โœจ Plus more!
And if you fancy adding even more to your day, we've got optional extras including:
๐Ÿšœ Tractor rides
๐Ÿš‚ Barrel train
๐Ÿฐ Bouncy castles
๐ŸŽจ Face painting
๐ŸŽƒ Pumpkin cannon
๐Ÿ”ช Pumpkin carving
๐Ÿงช Slime making
๐Ÿค  Pumpkin Rodeo
๐Ÿ‘ป Scare Maze
...and more!
Of course, there'll be plenty of food, sweet treats and drinks available too! ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿฉโ˜•๏ธ
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Halloween Spook Fest at Church Farm, Ardeley

Sat 24th October 2026 - Sat 31st October 2026
Spooky not scary
Dog-friendly (especially in costume!)
Spookfest events run from 24th -31st October come and meet the animals and enjoy wonderful rustic creepy fun!
Geared towards families so 'spooky' rather than 'terrifying', all ages are welcome!
Our Spookfest Farm Day Pass includes:
*Spooky Farm Trail to see all the farm animals & Halloween Décor
*Big Bale Play
*Tractors & Digger Ride-Ons
*Creepy Fairy Woodland Play
*Spooky Photo Opportunities
*Spot the Pumpkin & sweet treat prizes
*Scarecrow Trail
*Find the Spooky Fairy Doors
*Find your unique Witch and Halloween name
*Spooktacular Stickers for the best dressed boys, girls & dogs
*Halloween Activity Pack
*Puzzles and Colouring-in fun
*New Farm Sensory Trail
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Pumpkin Spooktacular at Woodland Ranch, Tewin
Sat 10th and Sun 11th, Sat 17th and Sun 18th, Sat 24th  - Fri 31st Oct 2026 10am- 3pm
Spooky not scary
๐ŸŽƒ Halloween at Woodland Ranch! ๐ŸŽƒ
This Halloween, Woodland Ranch is the place to be! Pick your own pumpkin, hold some creepy crawlies, and meet our friendly farm animals. Enjoy tractor rides, and plenty more festive fun! ๐ŸŽƒ
๐ŸšœTractor rides
๐Ÿ› Shaded Woodland Playground
๐Ÿฅ Chick cuddles
๐Ÿ—ฟ Sculpture trail
๐Ÿ›บ Pedal tractor track
๐Ÿงบ Snack Shack
๐ŸŽ๏ธ 6 lane hot wheels track
๐Ÿ Exotic Encounters
๐Ÿ Animal feeding (£1 per bag)
๐ŸŽƒ Pumpkin Picking (sold separately)
Marble run (£3 per ball)
๐Ÿ“†10th & 11th October
17th & 18th October
24th October - 1st November
โฐ Open 10am - 3pm daily
๐Ÿ£8 per person
๐Ÿ‚Under 2's go free
๐Ÿ„‍๐ŸŸซFamily of 4 - £28
*ONLINE BOOKING ONLY*
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FURTHER AFIELD




Pumpkin Picking at Hatters Farm, Bishops Stortford
Sat 10th and Sun 11th, Sat 17th and Sun 18th, Sat 24th  - Sat 31st Oct 2026
Spooky not scary
Hatters Farm is a top-rated pumpkin patch in Essex, easily accessible from Hertfordshire and London, and perfect for families looking for an unforgettable pumpkin picking experience. Grab a wheelbarrow and venture through our picturesque pumpkin farm with over 100,000 home grown pumpkins and squash to choose from! This year we have grown over 75 different varieties of pumpkin and squash at the Pumpkin Patch, so whether you like knobbly ones, white ones, yellow ones, giant ones or absolutely tiny ones, we have got them all. Keep an eye out for our roaming street actors who are bound to come and say hello!
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Pumpkin Workshop- Scoop, Carve & Create at Frosts Garden Centre, Willington
Mon 27th  - Sat 31st Oct 2026
Spooky not scary
Children will enjoy a fun-filled, hands-on workshop where they’ll scoop out, carve and create their very own pumpkin masterpiece to take home. Whether they choose a spooky face, a friendly smile or a unique design, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the season.
Every child will also receive a Halloween treat and a battery-operated LED tea light, so they can safely light up their finished pumpkin at home.
We’ll provide the pumpkin, carving tools and everything needed for a fun and creative experience. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult throughout the workshop.
Spaces are limited, so we recommend booking early to join us for a frightfully fun Halloween activity.
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Autumn Pumpkins - PYO at Bury Lane
Sat 26th September 2026 - Sat 31st October 2026
Spooky not scary

We’ve got pumpkins in all different shapes and sizes, ready and waiting to be picked!
– No booking required
– No entry fee
Simply come along and choose your favourites!
Monday–Saturday: 9:00am–4:00pm
Sunday: 10:30am–4:00pm
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Pumpkin Festival at Willows Activity Farm, London Colney

Sat 10th and Sun 11th, Sat 17th and Sun 18th, Fri 23rd  - Sat 31st Oct 2026
Spooky not scary
Enjoy a pumpkin-tastic family day out at Willows Activity Farm, 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 ride, inflatable fun, Adventure Golf and a Pumpkin Hunt - for one all inclusive price.
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Pumpkin and Squash Festival at the Pop Up Farm, Flamstead
Saturday October 3rd  - Saturday 31st 2026 
Spooky not scary
Pumpkin season is back at The Pop Up Farm near Harpenden, and this year is an extra special one as we celebrate our 10th pumpkin season!
Grab a wheelbarrow and head into the patch to discover thousands of home-grown pumpkins and squash in all shapes, sizes and colours. From classic orange pumpkins to weird and wonderful squash, there's plenty for little pumpkin pickers to discover.
There's more to your visit than picking too, with autumnal photo opportunities, farm fun and activities, seasonal food and drink, and plenty of space to enjoy an autumn day out in the Hertfordshire countryside.
๐Ÿ“… 3rd-31st October 2026
๐Ÿ“ The Pop Up Farm, near Harpenden, Hertfordshire
๐ŸŽƒ Hertfordshire's original pumpkin patch - celebrating our 10th season.
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Halloween Fun on the Farm at Foxholes Farm Park, Hertford
Saturday October 17th and 18th, 24th - 31st 2026 
Spooky not scary
Join us at Foxholes Farm for a spooktacular family day out this Halloween! Enjoy our Farm Park, feed the animals, enter our Scariest Scarecrow Competition (don't forget to dress up), browse our limited-stock pumpkins, enjoy barn games and let the little ones have fun in our outdoor children's play area and Indoor Play Barn.
17 and 18 October and 24 - 31 October 
A frightfully fun day out for all the family! ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป
Plus, don't forget to visit our Farm Shop & Tea Room for delicious food and drinks.
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Spook-Fest, Aldenham Country Park, Elstree
Sat 10th October 2026 - Sat 31st October 2026 9am - 4pm
Spooky not scary
Enjoy a spooky day out - perfect for the whole family!
Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Hunt, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and more! PLUS Interactive Shows and Activities with Aldenham's Scarecrows (17th-18th & 24th-31st October)
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE; Pumpkin Picking & Carving (10th-11th & 17th-31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (17th-18th & 24th-31st October), Small Animal Petting and Animal Feed.
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Pumpkin Patch Days and Nights at The Patch MK
Various day and evening session in October 2026
Spooky not scary (day)
๐ŸŽƒ THE PATCH MK PUMPKIN FESTIVAL ๐ŸŽƒ So much more than pumpkin picking. Your ticket gives you entry to The Patch MK Pumpkin Festival - a 2-3 hour autumn experience packed with live entertainment, family games, incredible photo opportunities and one of the biggest selections of home-grown pumpkins around.
โœจ INCLUDED WITH YOUR TICKET
๐ŸŒพ Explore the pumpkin fields - 500,000+ home-grown pumpkins & squash and 100+ varieties
๐Ÿง™‍โ™€๏ธ Live entertainment - stilt walkers, bubble shows & our cheeky resident witches
๐Ÿฌ Candy Cannon - sweets fired into the crowd at selected times throughout the day
๐ŸŽฏ Family games - Duck Race, Roller Bowler, Angus the Storytelling Cow & more
๐Ÿ“ธ Amazing photo spots - giant pumpkins, American trucks, tractors, witches' brooms & more
๐Ÿ› Unique-to-The-Patch play - climb, slide and explore
๐Ÿช‘ Even more comfort for 2026 - more seating, additional covered space & more toilets
๐Ÿš‘ Specialist professional first aid on site - provided throughout the event by an independent company specialising in event medical cover, for extra peace of mind.
๐Ÿš— Free parking
๐Ÿ‚ WANT TO ADD EVEN MORE? Barrel Train, marshmallow toasting, seasonal food & drink and selected additional activities are available to purchase on site.
๐ŸŽƒ Pumpkins are purchased separately, so you only pay for the ones you want to take home.
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Pumpkin Picking at Cammas Hall, Hatfield Broad Oak
Sat 3rd October 2026 - Sat 31st October 2026
Spooky not scary
SEN Sessions
Our Pumpkin Patch Extravaganza is back for another spooktacular October, packed with pumpkins, Halloween characters, fantastic photo opportunities and plenty of surprises for the whole family.
There are no scare actors during our daytime event. Please book for one of Resurrected events if you want a bit of a fright!
With over 80 varieties of pumpkins and squash to discover, there's everything from traditional carving pumpkins to weird and wonderful varieties in all shapes, colours and sizes. Grab a wheelbarrow, explore the patch and find your perfect pumpkin!
Your Pumpkin Patch Ticket Includes
๐ŸŽƒ Explore our huge Pumpkin Patch
Wander through the patch and choose from more than 80 varieties of pumpkins and squash. Pick your favourites and purchase them separately by weight.
๐ŸŒ‹ See the incredible Pumpcano
You won't want to miss our famous erupting Pumpcano - the world's only one, as far as we know! Keep an eye out for our spectacular pumpkin mosaic too.
๐Ÿง™‍โ™€๏ธ Meet our Halloween characters
You never quite know who you might bump into while exploring the patch! Look out for our enchanting Halloween characters along the way.
๐Ÿ‘ป Brave the Wicked Walkway
Take a stroll through our Wicked Walkway, filled with spooky props, Halloween surprises and plenty to discover.
๐Ÿ˜ˆ Dare to enter the Terror Tunnel
Feeling brave? Venture inside our Terror Tunnel for a much scarier Halloween experience. Recommended for ages 12+. You have been warned!
๐Ÿ“ธ Picture-perfect Halloween moments
With pumpkins, props and fantastic seasonal displays throughout the patch, there are plenty of opportunities to capture the perfect family Halloween photo.
On Thursday 15th October we are open from midday to 8pm for those who want to visit a little later in the day.
๐ŸŽƒ Make a Day of It!
There's even more Halloween fun happening at Cammas Hall throughout October. Why not add another experience to your visit?
๐Ÿ‚ Seasonal Food & Drink
All that pumpkin picking can work up an appetite! Seasonal food and drink will be available to purchase throughout your visit, with plenty of tasty autumn treats to keep little monsters and grown-ups fuelled for their Halloween adventures.
๐ŸŒฝ Halloween Maize Maze - £6.00 per person
Take on our Halloween-themed Maize Maze and receive 20% off maze entry when booked at the same time as your Pumpkin Patch tickets.
๐Ÿง™ Auntie Celia's Anti-Crow Cure - £5.95 per person
Join our clumsy witch Auntie Celia for a hilarious family show featuring slapstick comedy, games, dancing and a rather unfortunate friend who has been turned into a crow! Saturdays and Sundays throughout October.
๐Ÿ‘ป Party Monsters' Halloween Takeover - Adults £5.00 | Children £8.50
Come and party with the monsters! Expect bubbles, magic, puppets, spooky snow, games, balloons and glow-in-the-dark Halloween fun. 26th to 30th October.
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Halloween Events




In Hitchin


Kids Halloween Party at Hitchin Town Hall
Sat 24th October 2026 2pm-4pm
Our popular Halloween Disco is back at Hitchin Town Hall for an afternoon of spooky fun, fancy dress and dancing.
Come dressed in your favourite Halloween costume and join us for a frightfully fun celebration packed with music, dancing and plenty of Halloween excitement. Whether you're a magical witch, a mischievous ghost or a friendly monster, everyone is welcome to join the party.
Perfect for children under 12, this family-friendly event is a great way to celebrate the spooky season and show off your most creative Halloween look.
Sat 24 Oct 2026, 2pm-4pm
£7 per child, under 1s go free
£2 per accompanying adult
Suitable for children under 12
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Halloween Spooky Baby Ball at The Café at The British Schools Museum
Sun 25th October 2026 10am to 11:30am
Spooky not scary
A Spooktacular, SPOOKY BABY BALL for Kids. - Toddlers and Young children. Siblings welcome. All kids tickets £7. Grown Ups and Babies under 1 FREE ENTRY. Fun and Games Halloween style, Dancing, Halloween themed Snacks for the children - A FABULOUS HALLOWEEN PARTY! COME IN FANCY DRESS! This is our Third Year! Book in NOW to avoid disappointment. www.britishschoolsmuseum.org.uk
(Please give details when booking of all those attending in your party children and adults please. Please also notify us of any children's allergies.
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Halloween Pumpkin Carving and Crafts at the British Schools Museum
Sat 24th October 2026 - Fri 30th October 2026 10:00-12:00, 13:00-15:00
Spooky not scary
Carve or decorate your own pumpkin, tour our haunted Headmaster's House, and take part in spooOOOooky crafts for kids...
Join us this Halloween Half Term for the only indoor Pumpkin Patch in Hitchin. With pumpkin carving* (or decorating for younger kids), halloweeny crafts, and a haunted Headmaster's house!
With various levels of entry, choose between crafts, with a tour of our Haunted Headmaster's House, add pumpkin carving/decorating or even add a personalised tour of the Museum from our Museum team!
*Subject to pumpkin availability
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Kids Mini Pumpkin Paint Pour Workshop at Shop Small Studios
Sat 24th October 2026 1-2pm
Choose your colours, mix and pour onto a mini ceramic pumpkin decoration. A fun Halloween arts and crafts session for the October half term.
Only 10 spaces available
Suitable for ages 6+
Children to be accompanied by an adult
Please note: Your pumpkin creations will need to be left to dry over the weekend and can be collected from the following week ready in time for Halloween.
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Halloween Slime Party at Little Rascals Hitchin

Fri 30th October 2026 3:30pm until 5:30pm
Halloween Slime Party
30th October
3:30-5:30 pm
Slime Making
Disco
Face Painting
Glitter Tattoos
Drinks & Snacks
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Halloween at The Cricketers

Sat 31st October 2026 4pm - late
Cricketers Halloween Party 26' ๐Ÿ‘ป๐ŸŽƒ
That time of year again!
Join us for a fun filled, family friendly Halloween party.
Here's what to expect!
Bouncy castles ๐Ÿฐ
Live music ๐ŸŽถ
Kids games ๐ŸŽฏ
Themed cocktails ๐Ÿน
Lots of sweets and prizes to be won ๐Ÿฌ
And lots more!
You don't want to miss out!
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IN LETCHWORTH AND SURROUNDING VILLAGES



The Nature Patch Stay And Play Halloween Special at Wilbury allotment

Tue 27th 9:30 - 11:30, Weds 28th 12:30 - 3pm, Fri 30th 12:30 - 3pm and Sat 31st October 2026 10am - 12pm
๐ŸŽƒ The Nature Patch Halloween Special
Get ready for a spooktacular outdoor adventure at The Nature Patch! ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ•ท๏ธ
Our Halloween Specials invite children of all ages to explore, discover, get messy and enjoy some Halloween fun in the great outdoors.
Children can enjoy a changing mix of Halloween-themed activities, including pumpkin and autumn hunts, potion making, pumpkin decorating, nature crafts, mini-beast hunts, den building, mud kitchens, harvesting and seasonal activities. There may even be a witch's trail to follow! ๐Ÿง™‍โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŽƒ
With opportunities to dig, create, explore, build and play, every session offers something different while encouraging children to connect with nature and use their imagination.
โ˜• Hot chocolate & biscuits included
๐ŸŽจ All activities and materials included
๐ŸŒฟ Fully outdoor experience
๐Ÿ‘ป All ages welcome
๐Ÿ‘จ‍๐Ÿ‘ฉ‍๐Ÿ‘ง Grown-ups to supervise
Come along in your Halloween costumes or accessories enjoy a relaxed, nature-filled Halloween adventure at The Nature Patch! ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽƒ
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ARTventurers Halloween ARTy Party (ages 6m-7yrs) at Fairfield Community Hall
Thu 29th October 2026 10.30-11.30am
Spooktacular arty fun for ages 6m - 7yrs.
Lots of Halloween arts and crafts, music and tons of colourful fun!
Book via the website
Spaces limited
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NEARBY (within 30 mins' drive)



Half Term Holiday Art Club at Baldock Community Centre
Thu 29th October 2026 9.30 - 12
A Hooting Huddle of Halloween Owls
Join us to learn a new printing method!
We will create relief printing blocks using modelling clay and use these to print a cute collection of Halloween owls. We will learn about colour mixing and paint a spooky night sky as a backdrop for our owls. There may even be a witch or two to spot!
At the end of the session, the children will take home their owl creation as well as the clay printing block which can be reused at home.
Suitable for ages 5 - 11
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Make Your Clay Creature at Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Wed 28th October 2026 11:30am and 2pm
Get creative this Halloween and make your very own creepy clay creature!
Join Luton-based Lugus Ceramics for a fun, hands-on session where you'll squish, shape and sculpt clay into your own spooky creation - then take your finished creature home with you.
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WiFi Wars: Halloween Special at Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Wed 28th October 2026 2pm
From classic TV game shows to zen-like word puzzles, from retro video games to modern first person shooters, WiFi Wars has something for everyone in its truly original whistlestop tour of all the ways you can have fun, in public.
The entire audience competes, both as teams and as individuals, on games, quizzes and more that are magically beamed into their smartphones and tablets using WiFi Wars' Guinness World Record-Breaking tech, developed in residency at London's prestigious Royal Institution.
Hosted by comedian Steve McNeil (team captain on the hit TV show "Dara O'Briain's Go 8 Bit") and Rob Sedgebeer (a Chortle "Legend of Lockdown" award winner), WiFi Wars is the Award-Winning must-see show that's like nothing you've seen before. As teams and players thrive and fail, each show's unique narrative emerges hilariously in real time, with freshly-minted heroes becoming local legends in every place they visit.
And, this time round, they're bringing their spooky halloween version of the show!
DISCLAIMER: ENSURE YOU BRING A SMART DEVICE (phone/tablet) FOR EACH PLAYER - essentially you just need something with a touch-screen and a web-browser installed.
Also, make sure it's got some battery charge in it as you'll use it to play along with the entire show, but don't worry - it doesn't hugely drain your battery.
And you don't need to download an app or install anything in advance, we'll get you all set up when you arrive.
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Halloween Creative Make & Take at Culture Trust venues, Luton

  • Wed 28th October 2026 11:30am, 1pm and 2:30pm - Wardown House, Museum & Gallery, Luton
    Come along to create and make Halloween crafts, bat bookmarks, spooky masks and mummify a beast!
  • Fri 30th October 2026 11:30am, 1pm and 2:30pm - Hat Factory Arts Centre
    Come to the Hat Factory to create and make Halloween crafts, Monster book marks, spooky masks and do the monster mash!
  • Sat 31st October 2026 11:30am, 1pm and 2:30pm - Stockwood Discovery Centre
    Come to Stockwood discovery Centre to create and make Halloween crafts, spiders, bugs and minibeasts decorations. Boooooo!

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Pumpkin Workshop- Scoop, Carve & Create at
Frosts Garden Centre - Willington

Tue 27th October 2026 - Sat 31st October 2026 Multiple Times
Children will enjoy a fun-filled, hands-on workshop where they'll scoop out, carve and create their very own pumpkin masterpiece to take home. Whether they choose a spooky face, a friendly smile or a unique design, it's the perfect way to celebrate the season.
Every child will also receive a Halloween treat and a battery-operated LED tea light, so they can safely light up their finished pumpkin at home.
We'll provide the pumpkin, carving tools and everything needed for a fun and creative experience. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult throughout the workshop.
Spaces are limited, so we recommend booking early to join us for a frightfully fun Halloween activity.
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Further Afield


Samhain Celebrations at
Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon

Mon 26th October 2026 - Sat 31st October 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Celebrate Samhain, the start of the Celtic new year, with a magical day out this October Half Term in an Iron Age settlement.
Venture into the haunted forest if you dare! Explore the palaeolithic cave. Fill your day with creative activities such as building your own woodland shelter, decorating a chalk art auroch, and pumpkin clay crafts.
Enjoy a warming lunch prepared by our resident chefs in The Woodland Bistro or tuck into a scary snack and hot chocolate in the roundhouse.
End your day with a story in the Chieftain and a fire procession to celebrate the Celtic New Year. There are plenty more activities for your day so come along and celebrate with us! Finish the week-long celebration with us on Saturday the 31st October to burn your worries in the Samhain bonfire and make a wish for the year to come. Limited spaces - secure your magical day out today!
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Halloween Storyboats at Frogmore Paper Mill Wharf, Hemel Hempstead
Fri 30th October 2026 1.30pm, 2.45pm & 4pm
Each school holiday we run Storyboats for younger children. This is a gentle 40 minute cruise down the River Gade to where it meets the Grand Union Canal, with wildlife spotting while listening to stories. The books we read a picture books, so the audience can spot the hidden elements and learn about new creatures. Suitable for ages 4 to 8 years, it is the ideal way to fill time between the more costly holiday outings. We feed the waterfowl we encounter and if we are very lucky we see the kingfisher.
We run special themed boats at Halloween and Christmas, with goody bags and an extra special passenger in a red suit at Christmas.
All children must be accompanied by an adult, all passengers must have a ticket. Tickets can be purchased from our website.
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As mentioned above, I will continue to add to this article with more Halloween events, but if you would like to suggest any, please do drop me a message.

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