October half term is almost here and there are so many fantastic events going on across the North East this year. I am just happy that events can go ahead this year because, let's face it, last year was rubbish.
Do you have anything special planned?
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Sunderland Festival Of Lights 14th Oct then every Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday until the 13th November. Illuminations are on everyday throughout Half term.
The festival is making a comeback to Roker Park this year with a mix of old and new including a Funfair on Cliffe park. Booking is required. We are heading along for opening night so keep an eye out on socials for pics and a review.
The infamous trail is back from 25th Oct - 31 Oct. You can either download a map and trail sheet or grab them from the many attractions. As you make your way around score each Scarecrow and then hand in your sheet ready for the voting.
We highly recommend this event and have took part a few times when we lived close by.
You can read our latest review from our Summer visit HERE Admission charges apply for attractions although the trail is free.
Preston Park's Magical Creatures - 23rd Oct - 31st Oct
Dress up in your favourite costume and head along to Preston Park, 6 magical creatures have escaped and are lurking around the Victorian Street can you help find them? Various activities throughout the day as well as North Yorkshire Birds of Prey will be visiting with the owls throughout Half Term. Normal admission charges apply. For more info click HERE
Also taking place at Preston Park is the Halloween Spooky Walk 31st Oct
Room on the Broom Trail - throughout October and is included in your admission
Witching Hour Wednesdays - 6th & 20th Oct Booking Applies
Halloween Illuminated trail - 30th & 31st Oct Booking Applies
Adventure Valley Pumpkin Festival 16th & 17th, 23rd - 31st Oct
Free pumpkin for every paying child, Corn cob catapult, Ghost hunt and more.
Hall Hill Farm Spooky Half Term 16th &17th, 23rd - 31st Oct
Lots of extra activities including Giant scarecrows, Haunted sheep race, mini monster race and lots lots more. Booking is required.
We will be heading down before it opens to the public so watch out for our review.
Halloween Happenings 21st - 31st Oct Follow the Halloween Trail through the decorated house and then into the poison garden trail.
Witches Dance 23rd - 31st Oct Join the friendly witches and learn some dance moves
Hamsterley Forest Halloween Happenings trail 22nd - 31st Oct
The Hamsterley witches have lost there cats in the forest, can you help find them?
1km trail, sheets available from the info point and £3 includes a delicious Hot Chocolate.
WWT Washington What lurks beneath Trail Throughout October
Join the WWT this October on an all new Interactive trail.
We are heading along to try out the trail this week so keep an eye out for the review.
Normal admission prices apply
Tweddle Farm Pumpkin Picking Party 23rd - 31st October
Lots of extra actives to enjoy. From Pumpkin carving and glitter face paints to tractor rides and more. Booking required.
Arc Stockton Arts Centre The Last Dinosaur 29th - 30th Oct
Perfect for those who love dinosaurs and are looking for something a little less Spooky.
Booking required.
Durham Cathedrals Museum of the moon
We went along on the opening day and it is honestly so worth a visit. Free entry
Seaton Delaval Hall National Trust 31st Oct
Join Seaton Delaval Hall for Spooky story telling, Halloween parade and samba, Pumpkin Bowling and lots more. Normal admission prices apply.
North Tyneside's Big Halloween Pumpkin Trail 9th -31st Oct FREE TO TAKE PART
Download the free app and look for the 30 giant Pumpkin characters. More Info HERE
Mackem Monsters 22nd - 31st October
The larger than life inflatable Mackem Monsters are making a return for 10 days. We are heading to town on the launch day to see who we can spot.
Sunderland Community Halloween parade 29th Oct 5.30pm will start at Sunderland Museum and end at the Crowtree site.
Namco Metro centre have a special offer on 1 game of bowling and a ride on the dodgems for £8.95
Hexham Spook Night Market Place 30th October 2pm - 9pm
Funfair, fancy dress competitions, dancing, Food, drink and lots lots more.
The Alnwick Garden
Daytime Halloween Trail 23rd - 31st Oct
Ghouls, Skeletons and Halloween nasties have taken over. Grab a trail pack and make your way around the spooktacular Garden. Normal admission applies.
The Scare Garden Halloween Fright Trail 28th - 31st Oct 6pm-9.30pm
Please read the warnings before you proceed with the bookings.
Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens English Heritage
The wizard of once Halloween quest 23rd - 31st Oct Free for members
Spooky woodland walk 29th - 31st Oct 5.30pm, 6.30pm, 7.30pm Charges apply even for members.
Gibside National Trust
Ghastly Griselda's Halloween Trail 23rd 0ct - 31st Oct
Venture on a quest through the woods to find magical items to conjure a grizzly pet
Normal admission prices apply.
Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
The big science Slime party 29th Oct (charges apply)
The spooky winter gardens trail throughout October
Make a Glass Pumpkin 23rd - 31st
Halloween Family Fusing 23rd Oct
Fiendish Fusing 25th-26th Oct
Glass Pumpkin demonstrations 25th - 29th Oct
Perilous Glass Painting 27th-28th Oct
Creepy Crafty Treat Bags 29th Oct
Clay Creatures 30th Oct
Halloween Trail, Follow the spooky outdoor trail and pick up a bag of crafts (£3)
Other ideas for October fun