Eight spooktacularly fun events to keep your little monsters occupied this October half term
We have listed eight horrifyingly fun events that will keep your young ones entertained this Halloween.
The Halloween season is the perfect time to spend with family and friends.
A staple event in the UK and USA, Halloween sees millions across the country don their scariest outfits for a night of trick or treating, partying and fun.
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However, October also brings the school half-term holidays, leaving many parents across the Walsall, Dudley, Wolverhampton and Sandwell asking how they will keep their little monsters occupied over the week.
Well, fear not, as the spookiest month of the year also brings plenty of fang-tastic events to sink your teeth into.
Without further ado, here are eight of the most spooktacular events to enjoy as a family this October Half Term holiday.
Spooky Spectacular at West Midlands Safari Park
Get ready for a fang-tastic Halloween adventure at West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley.
Running from October 18 to November 2, the event features a list of roaming characters, the exciting Monster Mystery Train and the brand-new Frankie's Monster Mash show.
As well as plenty of characters to interact with, the park will be packed full of themed photo opportunities, filled with hundreds of pumpkins, perfect for capturing the memories of the day.
Not to forget the fantastic range of animals to see during the park's widely-loved Safari Drive.
Tickets can be purchased from the event website.
Anniversary fireworks at Drayton Manor
Enjoy a fantastic display of fireworks and late-night rides to celebrate 75 years of fun at Drayton Manor, in Tamworth.
The anniversary perfectly coincides with the October half-term, and sees the skies of Staffordshire lit up in a beautiful mixture of colour and light.
Running from October 25 to November 2, this is the perfect event for those who love fireworks and fun rides.
Tickets can be purchased on the event website.
Brick or Treat, monster part at Legoland Birmingham
Take your little monster to join in the Halloween fun at the Brick or Treat party at Legoland Discovery Birmingham.
The Halloween event features two amazing rides, a Lego build and play zone, a soft play area, and a 4D cinema experience.
Little ones can also have a go at the 'Scarevenger' hunt and discover what is lurking in the haunted miniland, all ending with a fantastic Halloween Boo-gie.
Tickets can be purchased from the event website.
Halloween nights at the Black Country Living Museum
Don your best Halloween costumes as you travel back in time to experience the Octobers of years past at the Black Country Living Museum.
The Halloween Nights give families the chance to have family-friendly frights and encounter spooky characters, as well as take in a bit of history and learn about Halloweens of yesteryear.
The event takes place on October 25, 26, 30 and 31st, only, with those wishing to attend advised to book tickets early.
Tickets can be purchased from the event website.
Scarefest at Alton Towers
Experience the award-winning Alton Towers Resort Scarefest 2025.
The event, which runs from September 27 to November 2, gives plenty of spooks, lots of thrills, and tonnes of family-friendly fun.
Experience scare actors, a spooky scaremaze, and plenty of sweet treats right in the heart of the much-loved Alton Towers.
Tickets can be found on the event website.
Gendy's Halloween Spooktacular at Merry Hill
Watch the amazing Gandys Circus spectacular as performers, athletes, and actors bring a brand-new spine-chilling and action-packed Halloween Spooktacular.
Sit on edge through a legendary show filled with frights, delights, and dazzling sights that will wow and amaze the whole family.
The event will feature a range of jaw-dropping thrills and acts that will leave you gasping and astounded, all in the comfort of the brilliant Merry Hill Shopping Centre.
Tickets can be found on the event website.
Stourbridge Scare Maze
For those with not-so-little monsters, the Stourbridge Scare Maze is the perfect event this October.
Visit 'the UK's scariest Halloween attraction' as you experience a high-octane, three-floor attraction filled with the scariest and spookiest the Black Country has to offer.
Taking place until November 1, this event is for ages 14+, with visitors under the age of 16 being accompanied by an adult.
Tickets can be found on the event website.
Freddo's Goulish Gameshow
Go dressed in your spookiest costume as you take part in Freddo's Ghoulish Gameshow at Cadbury World, Birmingham.
With plenty of audience participation and plenty of chocolate on offer, this is the perfect event for all the family.
Take part in Count Dracula's Conundrum' or guess the answer in 'Freaky Fortunes', or even spot hidden mystery characters in 'Spook Am I?'.
The event runs from October 18 to November 2, with tickets available via the event website.
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