Spooky season is upon us, and Birmingham and the West Midlands have a frightfully fantastic lineup of family-friendly fun to get stuck into! From spellbinding shows and haunted castles to enchanted trails and wholesome pumpkin patches, here’s your guide to this year’s top Halloween events and activities.

 



1. Freddo's Halloween Spooktacular at Cadbury World

Location: Cadbury World, Bournville
Dates: 19th October - 3rd November (12-4 pm, shows every 30 mins except 3:30 pm)

Get ready for a chocolatey twist on Halloween as Freddo’s Halloween Spooktacular takes centre stage at Cadbury World! Packed with tricks, treats, and more than a few surprises, the show promises endless fun for both kids and grown-ups alike. Don’t miss the chance to try limited-edition chocolate pumpkins – exclusive to Cadbury World! When you’re done, enjoy their other chocolate-filled zones, including the interactive 4D Chocolate Adventure.

 


 

2. The Haunted Castle at Warwick Castle

Location: Warwick Castle, Warwick
Dates: 26th October - 3rd November

Dive into a thousand years of history and hauntings at Warwick Castle’s Haunted Castle event, where spooky residents and mysterious mazes await! Enjoy a full roster of family-friendly frights with live shows, creepy characters, and immersive sets.

Brave the castle’s spine-chilling secrets or get into the Halloween spirit with a wander around the eerie grounds. With its mix of ancient tales and playful thrills, it’s the perfect Halloween adventure for all the family.

 


 

3. Scarefest at Alton Towers Resort

Location: Alton Towers, Staffordshire
Dates: 11th October - 3rd November

Alton Towers is turning up the scare factor this Halloween with Scarefest, a Halloween extravaganza full of fun and frights for all ages! Test your courage in their new live-action maze, ‘COMPOUND’, or join the friendly spirits of ‘Amigos in the Afterlife’.

Younger visitors can also explore Trick O' Treat Town with HARIBO, where each door offers a sweet surprise. With chilling rides in the dark and special shows on the lawn, this 24-day Halloween festival is one of the spookiest celebrations in the UK!



4. Spooky Spectacular at West Midlands Safari Park

Location: West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley
Dates: 19th October - 3rd November

Safari animals meet Halloween fun at West Midlands Safari Park’s Spooky Spectacular! Alongside meeting the animals, families can watch Patch’s Spooky Science Show for hair-raising experiments, or follow the Monster Mystery Trail and spot hidden creatures along the way.

Don’t forget to meet Mitzy Monster for a fang-tastic photo op, and catch the Halloween VR ride to experience a world where pumpkins and scarecrows come to life!

 


 

5. Halloween Nights at Black Country Living Museum

Location: Black Country Living Museum, Dudley
Dates: Saturday 26th, Sunday 27th, Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st October

Wander through the ghostly streets of the Black Country Living Museum this Halloween, where historic houses and spooky characters set the stage for an unforgettable night. Kids can enjoy a UV disco, while older visitors brave the new Scare Mine Experience, full of eerie tunnels and spine-tingling surprises. Don’t miss the costume parade, fire show, and a chance to trick-or-treat in a unique 1920s village setting!

 


 

6. Spooktacular Halloween with Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
Dates: 26th October - 3rd November

Discover Halloween in the Bard’s world with a visit to Shakespeare’s family homes! From live performances of spooky scenes to potion-making at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, both kids and adults can get hands-on with crafts and activities inspired by the supernatural. Wander the All Hallows' Eve Trail at Shakespeare’s New Place, where spooky tales blend with history, creating a magical atmosphere.



7. Canal-O-Ween with Dudley Canal Trust

Location: Dudley Canal Trust, Dudley
Dates: 26th October - 31st October

Climb aboard the Canal-O-Ween boat and dive into the depths of Dudley’s ancient limestone caves, transformed into an enchanting Halloween hideaway this October! Enjoy the glow-in-the-dark spectacle of Krazy Kris and his Groovy UV gang, keeping spirits high with tricks and surprises. Perfect for families of all ages, this one-hour canal journey mixes Halloween magic with the mystery of Dudley’s underground world. Don’t forget to dress up for the occasion!

 



8. Wolverhampton Monster Trail

Location: Wolverhampton City Centre
Dates: 25th October - 3rd November

Get ready to embark on a whimsical monster hunt through Wolverhampton City Centre, where giant inflatable creatures are waiting to surprise you around every corner. Kids will love spotting these colourful and cheeky monsters, making for fantastic photo ops and plenty of giggles. This outdoor event is a playful, free Halloween treat that transforms the city into a family-friendly spooky adventure.

 


 

9. Halloween Fun in Sandwell

Locations: Various attractions and venues across Sandwell
Dates: Throughout October, specific dates for each event

Sandwell’s packed Halloween lineup has something for everyone! Pick pumpkins at Forge Mill Farm, explore live-action scares at ‘Fear the Valley’, and whisk your teddy bear along Oak House Museum’s Halloween zipline. Head to Haden Hill House for a live performance of The Canterville Ghost, or enjoy autumn crafts at Bromwich Hall. Don’t miss the haunting Halloween disco!

 


 

10. The Belfry’s Halloween Trail and Pumpkin Carving

Location: The Belfry Hotel & Resort, Sutton Coldfield
Dates: 25th October - 3rd November

Celebrate Halloween while enjoying the great outdoors at The Belfry’s Halloween Trail, where spooky sights and hidden signs await in the autumnal woodland. Pick and carve your own pumpkin, and wander the trail with family and friends to uncover festive surprises. Perfect for a relaxed day of Halloween fun, The Belfry’s trail brings together the best of autumn with all the classic spookiness of Halloween.

 


 

11. Halloween Spooktacular at Hatton Country World

Location: Hatton Country World, Hatton
Dates: Weekends from 19th October, daily from 26th to 31st October

Prepare for a Halloween overload at Hatton Country World, where pumpkin patches and carving stations are just the beginning! Kids can venture through the Village of Trick or Treat, brave the spooky Zombie Marsh, and hop on a Haunted Tractor Ride. The Magic and Mayhem Illusion Show promises mind-boggling tricks, while the Creepy Cabins are teeming with slithering snakes and creepy critters. Ready for some action? Join the Laser Combat Zombie Run for a spine-tingling showdown. It’s a Halloween adventure the whole family will be talking about till next year!
 



12. Villains Afternoon Tea at The Grand Hotel

Location: The Grand Hotel, Birmingham
Date: 27th October

Embrace your dark side at The Grand Hotel’s Villains Afternoon Tea, where Maleficent, Mother Gothel, the Mad Hatter, and Cruella host an afternoon of mischievous entertainment. Meet your favourite villains up close, snap photos, and indulge in wickedly delicious treats!

 


 

13. Penny’s Pumpkin Problem at St Mary’s Guildhall

Location: St Mary’s Guildhall, Coventry
Dates: 26th - 31st October

Pumpkin Penny is in a pickle, and she needs your detective skills to find out who’s been gobbling her pumpkins! Join her at St Mary’s Guildhall, where you’ll follow clues and make a mini scarecrow in the Great Hall. Don’t miss the chance to meet the Guildhall Tudors in the medieval kitchen, whip up a plague charm, and get to know ‘WhatsIt,’ the ghostly barn owl.

 


 

14. Halloween at Drayton Manor Resort

Location: Drayton Manor Resort
Dates: 3rd October - 3rd November (Hay Bale Trail and Trick or Treat Castle from 26th October - 3rd November)

Head to Drayton Manor for Halloween thrills the whole family will love! Join Sir Topham Hatt for Trick or Treat fun, explore the Hay Bale Trail to solve clues and win prizes, and brave the Trick or Treat Castle, where Witchy Woo and her spooky friends await. Costumes are encouraged, and remember to grab a Halloween bucket for the full experience!

 


 

15. Pumpkin patches

The West Midlands and wider region is packed with gourd-geous pumpkin patches waiting for you to explore, the perfect activity for all the family! Here’s a roundup of top spots to make the most of those autumn vibes…
 

West Midlands

  • Beech House Farm Pumpkins, Wolverhampton (19th-20th, and 25th-31st October)
  • Forge Mill Farm, Sandwell (every day until 29th October)
  • Becketts Farm Pumpkin Extravaganza, Birmingham (25th October - 1st November)
  • Iverley Pumpkins, Kidderminster (12th and 13th, 19th and 20th, 26th - 31st October)
  • Woods Barn Pumpkin Picking and Carving (12th October - 3rd November)
  • Newlands Bishop Farm, Solihull (19th and 20th October)
  • Sedgley Adventure Centre, Dudley (26th - 31st October)
  • Severn Valley Cottage Pumpkin Picking, Bewdley (19th and 20th, 26th and 27th October)
     

Warwickshire

  • Hatton Adventure World Pumpkin Hollow, Warwick (19th, 26th, 28th, and 29th October)
  • Lower Clopton Farm Shop (19th, 25th-26th, and 29th-31st October)
  • The Pumpkin Place Wolston (every day until 31st October)
     

Staffordshire

  • Lichfield Spooky Maize and Pumpkins (every weekend from 5th October, as well as 25th and 31st)
  • National Forest Adventure Farm and Pumpkin Village, Burton-on-Trent (19th and 20th, and 26th - 31st October)
  • Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge (daily until 31st October)
  • Canalside Farm (18th-20th, and 25th-29th October)

 



So gather your little monsters, dust off those costumes, and get ready for a Halloween season packed with treats, thrills, and unforgettable family fun!

Looking for more inspiration? Check out more family-friendly Halloween events and activities in the region.