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Apologies for the late putting together of this, but there’s plenty to keep the kids occupied this October half-term, and once again, it’s all very Halloween themed! There's a couple of events at the end that I've tagged on as they are close enough to half term and Halloweeny!!
For your guide to Fireworks around the area, click here
For more things to do, click here
Otherwise, here you go!
Pumpkin Festival and Halloween Fun
14-31 October
West Lodge Farm Park
Pumpkin patch, carving barn, pantomime style, interactive live ghost story, wand making, spooky maze, animal petting sessions, free barrel rides, outdoor adventure play area, indoor adventure barn, acres of autumnal walks, 100's of animals to view and feed.
Halloween Activity Trail at Notcutts
20-31 October
Notcutts Peterborough Garden Centre
Young ghost hunters will be tasked with finding a series of pictures and letters hiding among the plants. At the end of the trail, they can unscramble the letters to reveal the hidden word and one lucky visitor will have the chance to win a children's prize bundle. The trail will run daily from 11am to 4pm.
Apple Day
21 October
Great Fen Countryside Centre, Ramsey Heights
You are invited to join us at the Ramsey Heights nature reserve for a celebration of all things apple! We will have delicious food and drink, seasonal arts and crafts, face painting, eco-friendly market stalls, fun games and competitions, nature trails and wildlife discovery,
Jordans Mill - Halloween Ghostly Spell Trail
21-22 October
Jordans Mill, Broom, Biggleswade
Our treacherous meadow creatures have stolen the ingredients to the Mill Ghosts Spell. Follow the activity trail to spot the ingredients, then find out who has stolen them to complete the spell. No need to pre-book, just turn up on the day and purchase your trail sheets from our Mill Shop.
Skylark Week of Wickedness
21-29 October
Skylark Garden Centre, March
A spooky twist on our famous Maize Maze & Funyard! Plus, pick your own pumpkin available to all ticket holders too for an extra fee. Don't forget the spooky comedy & magic show every day too!
The Centre of Hocus Pocus
21-29 October
Herrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead
Step into the centre of Hocus Pocus, enjoy bird of prey flying displays, creepy critter encounters, tractor rides, have a go at flying an owl, barrel rides, Halloween crafts and much more for the whole family to enjoy.
Family broomstick building and autumn woodland-inspired fun!
23 October
Paxton Pits Education Centre, Near St.Neots
Inspired by ancient coppice crafts, we will be making besom brooms. We will be looking at how woodlands provided an incredible variety of materials. We will also be creating an autumn-themed wall hanging. Suitable for children of a minimum age of 4 years.
Pumpkin Carving at Standalone Farm
23-27 October
Standalone Farm, Letchworth Garden City
Enter our rustic barns, select your pumpkin of choice and carve a ghoulish face or a spooky scene. Pumpkin pickers will have 20 minutes to select their chosen pumpkin and a member of staff will help scoop out the insides and cut the top off mwahaha! With a further 40 minutes to carve in their design.
Halloween at Knotts Of Tempsford
24-29 October
Knotts Farm, Sandy
Themed cookie decorating, spot the pumpkin on our trail, pat a pet sessions, goat meet & greets
Halloween Cupcake Decorating Class
24 October
Huntingdon & Peterborough Federation of WI's, Huntingdon
Cupcake decorating class, Halloween themed. Decorate 4 cupcakes, learn how to pipe different buttercream swirls, then decorate each cupcake with a different Halloween-themed fondant decoration. £25 for the 2 hr session, all equipment provided, for children aged 6yrs+.
Jordans Mill - Halloween Ghostly Spell Trail
24-29 October
Jordans Mill, Broom, Biggleswade
Our treacherous meadow creatures have stolen the ingredients to the Mill Ghosts Spell. Follow the activity trail to spot the ingredients, then find out who has stolen them to complete the spell. No need to pre-book, just turn up on the day and purchase your trail sheets from our Mill Shop.
October Half Term: Portraiture
24 October
Cromwell Museum, Huntingdon
Drop into the Cromwell Museum this October half-term and discover how copies of portraits were made in the 17th century. Then, engrave your own portrait to take home with you, based off a painting in our collection! Free activity, no need to book. Ages 6+.
Family broomstick building and autumn woodland-inspired fun!
25 October
Paxton Pits Education Centre, Near St.Neots
Inspired by ancient coppice crafts, we will be making besom brooms. We will be looking at how woodlands provided an incredible variety of materials. We will also be creating an autumn-themed wall hanging. Suitable for children of a minimum age of 4 years.
Halloween at Johnson's Zoo
25-28 October
Johnson's of Old Hurst, Old Hurst, Huntingdon
Join us this Halloween for pumpkin picking, carving, and thrilling activities. As darkness falls, explore our eerie Spooky Wood Trail and search for the witches' sweet house. Entry is just £4 for adults and £3 for children, plus extra activities available.
Wild in the Woods (Cambourne): Family Walk and Pond Dip
25 October
Cambourne Nature Reserve Car Park, Cambourne
In this session, join Becca Badger for an adventure on Cambourne Nature Reserve. We'll walk to Redgrave Water lake doing challenges along the way, then spend some time pond dipping before strolling back. You'll be amazed at what we find in the lake; it's as exciting for adults as it is for children! This session is perfect for ages 7-11.
October Half Term: Portraiture
26 October
Cromwell Museum, Huntingdon
Drop into the Cromwell Museum this October half-term and discover how copies of portraits were made in the 17th century. Then, engrave your own portrait to take home with you, based off a painting in our collection! Free activity, no need to book. Ages 6+.
Workshop: Clay spooky t-light holders
26 October
St Neots Museum, St Neots
Join in with creating some Clay spooky t-light holders! Please only book one ticket per child. Workshop sessions cost £4.50 per child, adults are free. Suitable for ages 4+
Family broomstick building and autumn woodland-inspired fun!
27 October
Paxton Pits Education Centre, Near St.Neots
Inspired by ancient coppice crafts, we will be making besom brooms. We will be looking at how woodlands provided an incredible variety of materials. We will also be creating an autumn-themed wall hanging. Suitable for children of a minimum age of 4 years.
Happy Hedgehogs
27 October
Great Fen Countryside Centre, Ramsey Heights
It's our half-term family fun event. This time learn all about how to welcome Happy Hedgehogs to your garden. We have a variety of arts and crafts to enjoy, a nature trail to follow and storytime in our lovely outdoor shelter.
Huntingdon's Halloween Community Fun Day
27 October
One Leisure Huntingdon, Huntingdon
Children's entertainment and free face painting, kiddies soft play area, local musician, free food and drink, an array of support and advice for local residents.
Halloween Disco
28 October
Wacky Warehouse Hartford Mill, Wyton
Join us for a spooky evening of fun, food, dancing & games! There will also be a prize for best costume so we would love to see your best, scariest (and 'wackiest') Halloween costumes! £10 per child, call to book.
Halloween Octoberfest
28 October
Brampton Village Green, Brampton
A fun filled afternoon for all the family! Enter the kids fancy dress competition. Bring your carved pumpkins for our pumpkin competition. There will be games for the kids, german beer for the big kids, craft stalls, food and live music.
The Captain Calamity Spooky Spectacular
28 October
Commemoration Hall, Huntingdon
Magical Mayhem, Spooky Science, Beastly Balloons and Bursting Bubbles are the stars of this horribly horrific and perfectly phantom-tastic family show from Guinness World Record Breaking Captain Calamity and his anarchic Crew of misfits.
Halloween Interactive Trail Through The Woods
29 October
Hinchinbrooke Country Park, Huntingdon
This is a fun event for the whole family. You are in search of the Wicked Witch Of Hinchingbrooke Country Park, she has sent lots of her scary friends out to try and send you off the scent of finding her, capture them all and receive your treat.
Halloween Spooktacular
29 October
Comrades Club, Godmanchester
A 'scary' fun event for families - jointly organised by Godmanchester Community Association and the Comrades Club. Lots to do and don't forget that 'spooky' outfit - you could be a winner! £5 per person.
Owl 'O Ween
29-31 October
The Raptor Foundation, Woodhurst
Come and join us for our first ever Owl 'O Ween for Halloween! We'll have spooky talks throughout the day on Owls and our flying displays focused on owls!
Mini Monsters Halloween Party
31 October
Mini Monsters Soft Play, Buckden
Come and party with us this Halloween. There will be music, dancing, bubbles, arts & crafts, tattoos, balloons and free goodie bags. £15.95 for a 1 x child and 1 x adult
Trick or Treat Town Trail
31 October
Huntingdon Town Centre, Huntingdon
Organised trick or treat town trail for up to school year 6. Sweets and goodies on route. Prizes to be won. Fancy dress. Meet 'Count Bid Bear'. Maps available from info booth on Chequers Court
