What’s On Halloween Half term!
This October half term, we’ve rounded up the best family activities happening across Bristol and the surrounding area to help you make the most of the school break. With spooky Halloween adventures for kids of all ages. Whether you’re after rainy day inspiration or outdoor fun, we’ve cherry-picked top events and attractions to keep little ones busy and big ones entertained. With so much going on , you’ll be spoilt for choice – so start planning your perfect half term with our hand picked guide to what’s on this Halloween Half term.
👉 Check out the full guide, details and book here: https://whatsonbristol.co.uk/go/october-half-term
*New* After Dark Sessions at Airhop
Every Friday & Saturday evening we turn up the music and switch on the disco lights for our After Dark sessions! Bounce across our sea of trampolines to the latest dance floor tracks, take on your friends on our Extreme Dodge Attack, Wipeout or Obstacle course! Airhop, Unit 5, Brittannia Road, Bristol, BS34 5TA.
Bristol Ghost Tours
Bristol Ghost Tours, the very best ghost tour available in Bristol today. I’m Dr Lynch, and we have some amazing stories to tell you on our tours, full of tales of horrible hauntings, misery, bloodshed, pirates, and public executions, what’s not to like? Weds, Thurs, Fri, Saturday & Sunday nights 7.30pm from outside Bristol Cathedral.
SEN Chaos
If you prefer or require a calmer atmosphere, our SEN sessions are ideal. Designed to create a more relaxed environment with limited participants and turned-down music. 2 November. Chaos Inflatable Park, Unit 14-16, Flowers Hill, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 5JJ
Halloween at Wookey Hole
Calling all Witches, Wizards… and Vampires! Step into the shadows and embrace the spirit of Halloween at Wookey Hole – the Home of Halloween. This year, we’ve conjured up a hauntingly good celebration for all ages, filled with tricks, treats, and plenty of fang-tastic events! Our Halloween events run weekends from 4th October, then every day from 25th October – 2nd November to coincide with the Somerset school holidays. Wookey Hole Caves, The Mill, High St, Wookey Hole, Wells BA5 1BA
The Ghost Train Glow Party at The Bath and West Showground
This Halloween, step into a glowing world of spooky fun at the Bath & West Showground on Friday, 31 October. The Ghost Train Glow Party is packed with thrills, laughter, and neon magic for the whole family. 31st October. The Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6QN
Halloween Fireworks Spooktacular
Get ready for a night of **spine-tingling fun** as we light up the sky with our **Halloween Fireworks Spectacular** set to a hauntingly good soundtrack! **Pyrotechnics, eerie entertainment, and ghoulish delights** await… 31 October. Almondsbury Creative, 10 Gloucester Road, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4AA
Magic Train! at The Avon Valley Railway
This Halloween, things are getting spooky at the station… Join us on the 1st & 2nd November for a steam-hauled train ride accompanied by Gizmo the Magic Wizard. Children who come in Halloween fancy dress will travel FREE of charge! Avon Valley Railway, Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD
Halloween at Cheddar Gorge & Caves
This year, Halloween features the return of much-loved favourites alongside new family-friendly, spine-tingling surprises and features the infamous goats of Cheddar Gorge. Dogs are welcome in Gough’s Cave, so everyone can join in the fun. 24th October – 2nd November.
Halloween at the Grand Pier
There’s something for all ages throughout the Halloween period too, with our fantastic October events for adults and children alike with spooky offers and events on the Pier between 25 October – 3 November. Bring your family along this October for an extra spooky edition of our annual fireworks display, with live circus performers and more! 31 October. Open from 6:30pm. Grand Pier, Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS23 1AL
Half Term at Puxton Park
Join the Wizard Academy this Half Term at Puxton Park! From 27th – 31st October, Puxton Park is transforming into a world of spells, surprises, and wizardry! Young witches and wizards are invited to sign up for our magical academy, where they’ll: Meet real-life wizards, Learn spell-casting secrets, Enjoy enchanting daily shows and activities. Join us on Saturday, 1st November 2025, for an unforgettable evening at Puxton Park’s Twilight Twinkle Fireworks Display! Puxton Park, Cowslip Lane Hewish, BS24 6AH.
Pumpkinfest at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm
Become a Dung Detective! Follow our brand-new trail around the Zoo to uncover the secrets hidden in animal poo. Along the way, you’ll discover fascinating facts about our animals and their droppings… it’s a fun (and slightly cheeky!) adventure for the whole family. Step into our Conservation Dome to uncover the fascinating story behind our pumpkins, and see how keepers can use animal poo as a surprising tool for learning more about the animals. Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Clevedon Road, Wraxall, Bristol, BS48 1PG
Halloween Trail at Clevedon Pier
Our Halloween Trail is coming soon! Join us (if you dare) for some spooky fun down at the Pier between Saturday 25th October until Sunday 2nd November. Clevedon Pier, The Toll House, The Beach, Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 7QU
Halloween Tobogganing at Mendip Activity Centre
Trick or Treat Tobogganing! Are you brave enough to tackle our terrifying Toboggan slope? What is Halloween Tobogganing? For goblins aged 4 to 12 years old, the toboggan slope has transformed into a magical realm full of spooky lights, decorations and music, plus we encourage everyone to wear their eeriest outfits. Halloween Tobogganing runs from 2 October – 2 November 2025 as part of our Halloween-themed activities. Mendip Activity Centre, Lyncombe Drive, Churchill, Bristol, BS25 5PQ
Rock Out Baby
Rock Out Baby is a fun, interactive music class for babies and toddlers to nourish their creativity and awaken their inner rock stars! 31 October. Windmill Hill City Farm, Philip Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4EA
Halloween: After Dark at Brunels SS Great Britain
Step back in time to Victorian All Hallows Eve as you explore the creaking ship after-hours. Hear spine-tingling tales about the passengers who once walked its decks, discover Secrets of the Seance and dare to dine on board. 31 October. Brunels SS Great Britain, Great Western Dockyard, Bristol Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 6TY
Halloween Half Term at Old Down Country Park
From slime making and Halloween bingo to cupcake decorating, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Plus, get crafty with Halloween arts & crafts, or step aboard the play bus for endless fun! Pumpkin carving is back! Join our carving sessions and create your own spooky masterpiece to take home and don’t forget to dress to impress for our Halloween costume competition. 27 October – 1 November. Old Down Country Park, Foxholes Lane, Tockington, Bristol, BS32 4PG
Bradley Stoke Fireworks Display
Bradley Stoke Town Council invites all residents and neighbours to a public fireworks display on Sunday 2nd November 2025.
Greenhouse of Horrors at Bristol Aquarium
This October half term, Bristol Aquarium invites families to discover the darker side of the plant world with Greenhouse of Horrors. Running from 25th October to 2nd November, the experience will delve into their giant botanical house with a showcase of the unusual, intriguing and sometimes dangerous plants to be found inside. Bristol Aquarium, Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5TT
Wednesday Addams Dance Workshop
Spooky but spectacular – Learn the dances from the show + more! 29 October. Streetenvy Dance Academy, Oriental City (1st Floor), Eastgate Road, Bristol, BS5 6XX
Out of this World October!
Enjoy space-themed activities throughout the month, including during World Space Week (4-12 Oct) and half-term (25 October – 2 Noveber). Blast off this October with an out of this world programme of space-themed activities for all ages. Aerospace Bristol, Hayes Way, Patchway, Bristol, BS34 5BZ
Fireworks Display at Chew Valley RFC
Chew Valley RFC firework night! Friday 31st October. Gates open 6pm. Band at 6:30pm. Fireworks at 7:30pm. Followed by a DJ. Chew Valley RFC, Chew Lane, Chew Magna, Bristol, BS40 8UE
Fireworks Night at DoubleTree by Hilton, Cadbury House
Our annual celebration is back on Friday 31st October 2025 – with rides, fairground stalls, sizzling BBQ, drinks, face painting, live music from BGT semi-finalist Dennis Demille, and of course… a spectacular fireworks display! DoubleTree by Hilton, Cadbury House, Frost Hill, Bristol, BS49 5AD
A Halloween Fireworks to Music
Patchway Town Council are pleased to announce ‘A Halloween Fireworks to Music’ on Saturday 1st November between 5pm and 8.30pm in Norman Scott Park. Entry is strictly by ticket only. Norman Scott Park, Coniston Road, Patchway, Bristol, BS34 5JR
The Play Shed`s Halloween Spooktacular Disco
Join us on Thursday, 30th October from 4–6pm, for a spook-tacular evening! Disco fun, Games for all ages, Prizes too. The Play Shed, Unit 4, Rainbow Court, Armstong Way, Yate, BS37 5NG
Halloween Party with Spooky Bluey & Stitch
Get ready for the spookiest party in town on Thursday 30th October, 2:30–4:30 PM at Imagination Fascination, hosted by Disco Queen! Imagination Fascination, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1HS
Halloween at Chaos Witches Den
31st October, 2-Hour Spooktacular: 16:30 – 18:30. Chaos Inflatable Park, Unit 14-16, Flowers Hill, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 5JJ
Halloween Spooktacular Party at Ocean Adventurers
We’re throwing the ultimate Halloween party for children this October half term — packed with spooky fun, games, and surprises. Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th October. Ocean Adventurers, Unit 11, Cheddar Business Park Wedmore Rd, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3EB
CSSC Sports Club Halloween Fancy Dress Fireworks Spectacular!
Our Annual Halloween Fancy Dress Fireworks Spectacular! Tickets on sale from the Club Bar from 1st October. CSSC Sports Club, Filton Ave, Bristol, BS7 0AT
Railway Inn Firework Night
Gather your friends and family, wrap up warm and join us for our annual Railway Inn Firework Night held on Sunday 2nd November from 5pm! Our epic firework display begins at 5.30pm. 2 November. Railway Inn, Station Road, Sandford, Bristol, BS25 5RA
Fireworks & Halloween Disco
Its nearly time for our annual Fireworks and Halloween party. Food, Drink, Fireworks and a Halloween Disco! Saturday 1st November – Gates at 6.30pm. Winterfield Stadium, Winterfield Road, Paulton, Bristol, BS39 7RF
Spooky Spectacular Fireworks
On the 31 October, Bath Racecourse transforms into a world of thrills, chills, and sky-high spectacles for the Spooky Spectacular – an unforgettable Halloween celebration for all ages. Bath Racecourse, Bath road, Lansdown, Bath, BA1 9BU
Fireworks at Failand
We are pleased to announce the date of our annual Fireworks at Failand – join us for our bonfire night celebrations on Sunday 2 November. Gates will open at 6pm, with fireworks from 7pm. BGS Sports Ground, Clevedon Rd, Failand, Bristol BS8 3TL
N&B RFC Fireworks Extravanganza
Saturday 1st November. Nailsea & Backwell RFC, West End Park, West End Lane, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 4BY
Clutton Village Annual Fireworks
Clutton PTFA Fireworks Sunday 2nd November at Church Farm Clutton From 5pm – Let there be light celebrations at The Clutton Social Club, Venus Lane. There will be food, drinks, face painting and more, all welcome. 2 November. Church Farm, Church Square, Clutton, BS39 5SQ
Fireworks Party at the Trinity Centre
Annual fireworks party with food and live music! Trinity Centre, Trinity Rd, Bristol, BS2 0NW
Fireworks Display at Knowle Cricket Club
2 November, Gates open 4:30pm, the display starts at 7pm. Knowle Cricket Club, Broad Walk, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 2RD
Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show
You think science is boring, think again; this is science like you have never seen it before. Designed for children and adults alike, Mark’s Spectacular Science Show explores the strange and magical properties of matter with exploding elephant’s toothpaste, vortex-generating dustbins and even howling jelly babies! 30 October. Redgrave Theatre Percival Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3LE
Halloween weekend fun at The Bridge Inn
Bring the little monsters down for Trick or Treat at The Bridge Inn! We’ve got plenty of sweets, treats, and spooky drinks for the kids — and don’t worry adults, we’ve got your potions ready too… just call it a Halloween pit stop. 31 October. The Bridge Inn, Bridge Road, Mangotsfield, Bristol, BS16 9NG
Halloween Half Term At Bristol Activity Centre
Looking for something spook-tacular to do this half term? Join us for a week of Halloween thrills, fun, and adventure at Bristol Activity Centre! 27 October – 1 November. Bristol Activity Centre, Hollywood Lane, Cribbs Causeway, Bristol, BS10 7TW
👉 Check out the full guide, details and book here: https://whatsonbristol.co.uk/go/october-half-term
