From Halloween trails and pumpkin carving to spellbinding forest adventures and live entertainment, attractions across the county are getting ready for a packed week of autumn fun.
If you’re searching for things to do with the kids this October half term, we’ve rounded up some of the events and family days out happening across Worcestershire.
Follow the Scary Tales pumpkin trail at Forge Mill Needle Museum
This year, the villains have escaped from the stories and are taking over Forge Mill Needle Museum’s annual pumpkin trail, as the attraction embraces a Scary Tales theme throughout half term.
There are seven pumpkin baddies to find, with a spell to discover to break the curse and send them back. From the cunning wolf in Little Red Riding Hood to the wicked witch in Snow White, all are recreated with seasonal pumpkins.
The wicked ugly sisters will also be making an appearance as a reminder that panto season is almost upon us, with Cinderella showing at the Palace Theatre in Redditch throughout the festive period.
The trail is free to take part in and runs outside from Saturday 24 to Saturday 31 October, between 10am and 4pm.
During the week, Forge Mill will also be offering drop-in crafts on Wednesday 28 October and pumpkin carving on Friday 30 October.
While you’re there, you can visit the needle museum and Victorian scouring mill, enjoy the popular play area and sample some seasonal refreshments from the coffee bar. Pumpkin spiced latte, anyone?
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Enjoy spooktacular half-term fun at Webbs
Looking for more family-friendly Halloween fun? Webbs has a frightfully fun line-up at its Wychbold and West Hagley garden centres, with circus entertainment and hands-on pumpkin carving for little monsters of all ages.
Step inside the Tequila Halloween Circus
Running at Webbs West Hagley from 26 to 31 October, the Tequila Halloween Circus brings the colour, music and magic of Mexico’s Day of the Dead celebrations to Worcestershire.
Expect acrobatics, costumes, high-flying performers and plenty of laughter during an hour of family entertainment.
There are three performances each day at 10.30am, 1pm and 3pm, with tickets costing £8.50 per person.
Carve your own Halloween pumpkin
For some hands-on Halloween fun, try pumpkin carving at Webbs. Available at both Wychbold and West Hagley from 26 to 31 October, the activity gives children the chance to choose their own pumpkin, scoop it out and create a spooky design using stencils, with costumed helpers on hand.
All equipment is provided, including a battery-operated tealight, and children can take their finished pumpkin home ready for Halloween night.
Pumpkin carving costs £7.50 per child, or £4.50 at West Hagley when booked alongside a full-price circus ticket.
Tequila Halloween Circus
Halloween Pumpkin Carving
Join Witch and her friends at Wyre Forest
Pull on your boots and head into Wyre Forest for an enchanting Room on the Broom adventure.
The interactive family trail is packed with Room on the Broom-themed activities, forest facts and hands-on fun.
As you explore, help Witch find her lost hat, bow and wand, and collect the special ingredients she needs to complete her spell. Just remember to watch out for Dragon along the way.
Once you’ve completed the trail, there’s also an opportunity to snap a photo with Witch and her animal friends on their magnificent new broom.
Look out for some extra Halloween magic
Visiting during October? Look out for magical cauldrons along the trail. Families can solve the clues and complete a crossword to earn a special sticker reward.
The Halloween activity sheet costs £1.50, or is included when you purchase a £4 Room on the Broom trail pack.
Available from the Information Pod or café, each trail pack includes:
- a kraft bag to colour in and a pencil
- a Room on the Broom lanyard
- ingredient stickers and spell cards to complete
- a craft card with a pop-out star to make your own witchy wand
Share your forest adventure using #RoomOnTheBroomTrail.
Room on the Broom © 2001 Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. Licensed by Magic Light Pictures Ltd.
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Make the most of October half term in Worcestershire
Whether you’re hunting down storybook villains, carving the perfect pumpkin, watching performers take to the air or heading into the forest on a magical adventure, there are plenty of ways to make the most of October half term in Worcestershire.
And that’s just the start. Keep exploring Visit Worcestershire for more family days out, places to eat and inspiration for an autumn adventure across the county.
