Halloween events for kids 2026 in East Midlands

4 events in the East Midlands suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.

• Little Scare-lings 2026 at Dobbies ChesterfieldDobbies Garden Centre Chesterfield, Chesterfield · 24–31 Oct · Ages 3–10
• Spooky StorytimeCanons Ashby, Daventry · Tue 27 Oct · 10:15am · Up to 5
• Little Scare-lings 2026 at Dobbies DerbyDobbies Garden Centre Derby, Derby · 30–31 Oct · Ages 3–10
• Little Scare-lings 2026 at Dobbies BostonDobbies Garden Centre Boston, Boston · Sat 31 Oct · 2:30pm · Ages 3–10

1 event in the East Midlands is free to go to.

• Halloween Crafts at Gainsborough Old HallGainsborough Old Hall, Gainsborough · 17–30 Oct

This weekend (Saturday 3 October and Sunday 4 October), 2 events are on in the East Midlands.

• Tattershall's Ghostly Tales & Tower SecretsNational Trust - Tattershall Castle, Lincoln · Sat 3 Oct
• Ghost Tours at Gainsborough Old HallGainsborough Old Hall, Gainsborough · Sun 4 Oct

3 Halloween parties and discos are on for kids in the East Midlands.

• Little Scare-lings 2026 at Dobbies ChesterfieldDobbies Garden Centre Chesterfield, Chesterfield · 24–31 Oct · Ages 3–10
• Little Scare-lings 2026 at Dobbies DerbyDobbies Garden Centre Derby, Derby · 30–31 Oct · Ages 3–10
• Little Scare-lings 2026 at Dobbies BostonDobbies Garden Centre Boston, Boston · Sat 31 Oct · 2:30pm · Ages 3–10

Yes — 2 Halloween trails and hunts are on in the East Midlands.

• Half-term 'Bat' Halloween TrailNational Trust - Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens, Spilsby · 17 Oct – 10 Nov
• Halloween half-term at Bolsover CastleBolsover Castle, Chesterfield · 24 Oct – 1 Nov

3 Halloween craft sessions and workshops are on in the East Midlands, including pumpkin carving where it is offered.

• Floral Pumpkin Decorating Drop-In SessionsThe Workhouse and Infirmary, Southwell · Sat 17 Oct · 10:30am · Age not given
• Halloween Crafts at Gainsborough Old HallGainsborough Old Hall, Gainsborough · 17–30 Oct · Age not given
• Decorate a spooky candle holderCanons Ashby, Daventry · 29–30 Oct · Age not given

1 event in the East Midlands welcomes babies under one.

• Spooky StorytimeCanons Ashby, Daventry · Tue 27 Oct · 10:15am · Up to 5

1 event in the East Midlands is aimed at older children and teenagers.

• Ghost Tours at Gainsborough Old HallGainsborough Old Hall, Gainsborough · 4 Oct – 1 Nov · Ages 12+

Halloween falls on Saturday 31 October this year, and 9 events in the East Midlands are on that day.

• Tattershall's Ghostly Tales & Tower SecretsNational Trust - Tattershall Castle, Lincoln · Sat 31 Oct
• Ghost Tours at Gainsborough Old HallGainsborough Old Hall, Gainsborough · Sat 31 Oct
• Half-term 'Bat' Halloween TrailNational Trust - Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens, Spilsby · Sat 31 Oct · 10am
• Hallowtide Half Term ActivitiesHardwick Hall, Chesterfield · Sat 31 Oct · 9am
• Halloween half-term at Bolsover CastleBolsover Castle, Chesterfield · Sat 31 Oct · 10am

One Halloween show, story or screening is on for kids in the East Midlands.

• Tattershall's Ghostly Tales & Tower SecretsNational Trust - Tattershall Castle, Lincoln · 3–31 Oct · Age not given

10 events in the East Midlands are indoors — handy if the weather turns.

• Ghost Tours at Gainsborough Old HallGainsborough Old Hall, Gainsborough · 4 Oct – 1 Nov
• Floral Pumpkin Decorating Drop-In SessionsThe Workhouse and Infirmary, Southwell · Sat 17 Oct · 10:30am
• Hallowtide Half Term ActivitiesHardwick Hall, Chesterfield · 17–31 Oct
• Halloween half-term at Bolsover CastleBolsover Castle, Chesterfield · 24 Oct – 1 Nov
• Little Scare-lings 2026 at Dobbies ChesterfieldDobbies Garden Centre Chesterfield, Chesterfield · 24–31 Oct

1 event in the East Midlands runs after dark.

• Half-term 'Bat' Halloween TrailNational Trust - Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens, Spilsby · 17 Oct – 10 Nov · Age not given