October Half Term
Discover the best ways to enjoy October Half Term in Lancashire, with plenty of family-friendly days out, seasonal events, outdoor adventures and indoor attractions to explore across the county.
Whether you're looking for things to do with the kids, autumn activities, family attractions, countryside walks or fun October experiences, Lancashire offers something for every age and interest.
From coast to countryside, explore ideas for memorable October Half Term days out, short breaks and family adventures in one of England's most diverse destinations.
What's On October Half Term
Dates: 28th Oct 2026 - 29th Oct 2026
Join in the fun with this classic Halloween activity!Use your imagination to design and transform ordinary pumpkins into magnificent monsters, creepy crawlies, or ghastly…
Dates: 28th Oct 2026 - 31st Oct 2026
If you are looking for some fun, free crafts this Halloween then come and join us at Queen Street Mill this October half-term. We'll have themed crafts and activities…
Dates: 26th Oct 2026 - 30th Oct 2026
Looking for a creative and engaging half-term activity for your child? Our theatre camps offer much more than childcare. Children and young people can explore drama, develop…
Dates: 16th Oct 2026 - 8th Nov 2026
Looking for an evening Autumn activity? Take on Go Ape Blackburn's high ropes after dark
Date: 24th Oct 2026
Get into the Halloween spirit this October at this free pumpkin carving event
Dates: 10th Oct 2026 - 1st Nov 2026
Get ready to meet some spooky characters and join in the Heebie Jeebie fun.
Date: 28th Oct 2026
Get into the Halloween spirit at this free pumpkin carving event.
Date: 25th Oct 2026
Get into the Halloween spirit this October at our free pumpkin carving event! Award-winning pumpkin
Date: 26th Oct 2026
A hands-on opportunity to meet, learn about, and get up close to friendly animals.
Date: 30th Oct 2026
Losing their magic powers as the screams of Halloween fade away, the Villains plan the perfectHalloween party. Join them as they plot and scheme to conjure up a magical…
Date: 27th Oct 2026
Calling all eager witches and wizards! A BRAND NEW CHAPTER begins at the Hoghton Tower School of Witchcraft & Wizardry!For hundreds of years, Hoghton Tower School of…
Dates: 1st Sept 2026 - 18th Nov 2026
Marking 500 years since William Tyndale’s English New Testament was first printed.
Date: 29th Oct 2026
The hour-long spooktacular is perfect entertainment for the October Half Term holidays, featuring family friendly characters, rib-tickling laughter, mind blowing magic,…
Date: 25th Oct 2026
Get ready for big laughs as the lovable, bumbling Baffo returns in a riotous, cycle-themed clown show. Wondering how to blow up a tyre or ride a bike? Baffo’s got you…
Date: 29th Oct 2026
Step into a glowing world of colour at our Magic and Mayhem! As part of Lightpool Festival, our popular party returns with dazzling tricks, circus fun and plenty of dancing.…
Date: 29th Oct 2026
Three hundred years after they were sentenced to die in Salem, a trio of witches return to gain their revenge. Terrorising the town's trick-or-treaters on Halloween, riding…
Date: 24th Oct 2026
TCG, Collectibles and Sports Show
Dates: 24th Oct 2026 - 1st Nov 2026
Swap the spooky for a SUPER Natural family-friendly Halloween adventure this October half-term at WWT Martin Mere.A magical day out at Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Burscough,…
Date: 25th Oct 2026
Seriously silly science for all ages! Join The Magical Mr West and his corvid companion Crowbert on a journey into the brain bending world of science illusions! Prepare to be…
Dates: 10th Oct 2026 - 31st Oct 2026
A frightfully fun time for the whole family.
Date: 26th Oct 2026
Climb aboard for a laugh-filled space adventure with Magic Light Productions! Spooks in Space mixes amazing magic, glowing UV puppets, and Interactive comedy as a team of…
Date: 25th Oct 2026
Michael Jordan presents - Magic & marvels Step right up and prepare to be amazed by the one-man extravaganza, "Magic & Marvels," presented by the extraordinary and…
Date: 30th Oct 2026
Bringing Ms Rachel's character to life in a fun, interactive live on stage performance with lots of audience participation for the little ones!With over 5 billion views and…
Date: 28th Oct 2026
After a sell out run at this year's Edinburgh Fringe, award-winning comedian and children's author Olaf Falafel is dishing up another frying pan full of family-friendly…
Date: 28th Oct 2026
Snow is falling... and Jack Frost is calling! When the wicked Jack Frost sweeps into the kingdom and casts a spell of eternal winter, fountains freeze, forests frost over and…
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