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🎃 Happy Halloween, Hertfordshire! 👻
Trick or treat, guess what we’ve got for you today? It’s all treats! We’ve brewed up a spooktacular list of Halloween events across the county, so whatever gives you goosebumps, you’ll find it here.
As you join the fun, we’re casting a little green magic too by calling for a Green Halloween! 🌿
🕸️ Don’t dump your pumpkins. Turn them into a tasty soup or pop them in your food waste caddy for recycling.
🕯️ Finished your carving? Drop the leftovers in your food bin, not the bin bag.
♻️ Old bottles and toilet rolls are perfect for hauntingly creative decorations.
Let’s keep it frightfully fun and eco-friendly. 💚
Seen an event we missed? Send it our way and together we’ll make sure Hertfordshire’s Halloween scene stays the best in the land of the living (and the undead)!
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Events in Hertfordshire
Thursday 30th October 2025
🎃 Halloween at Pearce’s Farm Shop
Dates: Wednesday 30 October – Saturday 1 November
Time: 10:00am – 4:30pm
Location: Pearce’s Farm Shop, Hamel’s Mead, Buntingford, SG9 9ND
Bring the family for a fun-filled Halloween experience at Pearce’s Farm Shop!
🚗 Drive the Mini Electric Land Rovers
🍔 Enjoy a tasty BBQ by Bridget B
🎨 Face painting and free garden games for the kids
No booking required.
More info: pearcesfarmshop.com
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👻 Half-Term Halloween Fun at Dacorum Adventure Playgrounds
Dates: Monday 27 – Friday 31 October
Locations: Bennetts End & Adeyfield Playgrounds
Cost: Free
Enjoy a week of frightfully fun half-term activities, including:
🎃 Pumpkin carving
🍪 Halloween biscuit decorating
👻 Spooky wreath making
🐈⬛ Fancy dress disco
🕸️ Halloween trivia and games
No booking required.
More info: https://orlo.uk/Sw98U
Friday 31st October 2025
🦙 Meet and Feed the Fluffy Alpacas at Yew Tree Farm
Dates: Friday 31 October & Saturday 1 November
Time: 10:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Yew Tree Farm, Anstey (near Buntingford), SG9 0DA
Get up close with Yew Tree Farm’s friendly alpacas this weekend!
🥬 Meet and hand-feed the alpacas
🛍️ Browse the early bird Christmas shop for alpaca wool gifts and soft products
☕ Enjoy coffee, homemade cakes, and freshly made sandwiches in the café
Find out more and book online:
https://www.yewtreealpacas.co.uk/early-bird-christmas-shop
Hertford Castle Sensory Trail
Inclusive sensory trail for children around the castle and town centre.
Time: All day
Venue: Hertford Castle & Town Centre
Tickets: Free
URL: hertford.gov.uk/events-listings/hertford-castle-town-centre-sensory-trail
Foxholes Farm Halloween Fun
Games, crafts, farm trail, animal encounters, and pumpkin carving.
Time: 10:00am–4:00pm (last entry 2:30pm)
Venue: Foxholes Farm Park, Hertford
Tickets: Children £9.95; Adults £4.95; Under 2s free
URL: foxholesfarm.com/product/spooky-halloween-farm-fun
The Rex Berkhamsted: Hocus Pocus (PG)
Family-friendly Halloween screening.
Time: 2:00pm
Venue: The Rex Berkhamsted
Tickets: See venue
URL: therexberkhamsted.com
Hertfordshire Zoo: Dinos After Dark
Night adventure with animatronic dinosaurs, silent disco, and puppet shows.
Time: 5:30pm–8:30pm
Venue: Hertfordshire Zoo
Tickets: See zoo for details
URL: hertfordshirezoo.com/events/dinos-after-dark-night-4
Beam Hertford: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Film Event)
Halloween film party, costumes encouraged.
Time: Evening (check website)
Venue: Beam Hertford
Tickets: See venue
URL: beamhertford.co.uk/whats-on
Gordon Craig Theatre (Stevenage): Anything For Love – The Meatloaf Story
Steve Steinman’s acclaimed tribute with a 10-piece live band.
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage
Tickets: £34.50
URL: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/anything-for-love-the-meatloaf-story
Gordon Craig Theatre (Stevenage): Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story
Award-winning musical celebrating Buddy Holly’s career.
Time: Evening (check venue)
Venue: Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage
Tickets: See venue
URL: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/buddy-the-buddy-holly-story-2
Stevenage Concert Hall: Live Forever – Oasis Tribute
A celebration of Oasis’s greatest hits.
Time: Evening
Venue: Stevenage Concert Hall
Tickets: See venue
URL: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/live-forever
The Spotlight (Hoddesdon): BArts Presents Spotlight on BARTS
Local musical theatre and performing arts showcase.
Time: Evening (check venue)
Venue: The Spotlight, Hoddesdon
Tickets: See venue
URL: thespotlightvenue.com/whats-on
Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners
Feel-good Irish show direct from the West End.
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage
Tickets: £30.50
URL: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/seven-drunken-nights
🎶 Free Half-Term Activities for 11–16 Year Olds
Date: Friday 31 October
Locations: Hertford & Bishop’s Stortford
Cost: Free
Join free, creative half-term activities designed for young people aged 11–16. Sessions include music production workshops by Everybody Loves Music — where participants can learn to mix like a pro with experienced producers.
All sessions are supervised and open to all abilities. Equipment provided.
Find out more: eastherts.gov.uk
Saturday 1st November 2025
Hertford Castle Sensory Trail
Inclusive family trail around the castle and town.
Time: All day
Venue: Hertford Castle & Town Centre
Tickets: Free
URL: hertford.gov.uk/events-listings/hertford-castle-town-centre-sensory-trail
Foxholes Farm Halloween Fun
Crafts, animal encounters, and pumpkin carving.
Time: 10:00am–4:00pm (last entry 2:30pm)
Venue: Foxholes Farm Park, Hertford
Tickets: Children £9.95; Adults £4.95; Under 2s free
URL: foxholesfarm.com/product/spooky-halloween-farm-fun
The Rex Berkhamsted
Feature film screenings.
Time: 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Venue: The Rex Berkhamsted
Tickets: See venue
URL: therexberkhamsted.com
Gordon Craig Theatre (Stevenage): DanceMania 2025
Street dance and hip-hop performances from local talent.
Time: Afternoon (check venue)
Venue: Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage
Tickets: See venue
URL: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/dancemania-2025-2
Hertfordshire Zoo: Dinos After Dark
Evening adventure with dinosaurs, music, and lights.
Time: 5:30pm–8:30pm
Venue: Hertfordshire Zoo
Tickets: See zoo for details
URL: hertfordshirezoo.com/events/dinos-after-dark-night-4
The Spotlight (Hoddesdon): Sugar Pie Honey Bunch
Motown and soul tribute performing classic hits.
Time: 8:00pm
Venue: The Spotlight, Hoddesdon
Tickets: See venue
URL: thespotlightvenue.com/whats-on
Stevenage Concert Hall: Discos For Grown Ups
70s–90s disco party for adults.
Time: Evening (see venue)
Venue: Stevenage Concert Hall
Tickets: See venue
URL: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/live-forever
Beam Hertford: Pets on a Train (Family Musical)
Fun family musical show.
Time: See website for performance times
Venue: Beam Hertford
Tickets: See venue
URL: beamhertford.co.uk/whats-on
Sunday 2nd November 2025
Hertford Castle Sensory Trail
Final day of this inclusive community activity.
Time: All day
Venue: Hertford Castle & Town Centre
Tickets: Free
URL: hertford.gov.uk/events-listings/hertford-castle-town-centre-sensory-trail
Foxholes Farm Halloween Fun
Final day of Halloween festivities.
Time: 10:00am–4:00pm (last entry 2:30pm)
Venue: Foxholes Farm Park, Hertford
Tickets: Children £9.95; Adults £4.95; Under 2s free
URL: foxholesfarm.com/product/spooky-halloween-farm-fun
Beam Hertford: Pets on a Train (Family Musical)
Family musical continues.
Time: See website for performance times
Venue: Beam Hertford
Tickets: See venue
URL: beamhertford.co.uk/whats-on
The Rex Berkhamsted
Evening film screening.
Time: 6:00pm
Venue: The Rex Berkhamsted
Tickets: See venue
URL: therexberkhamsted.com
Hertfordshire Zoo: Dinos After Dark
Final night of after-dark dinosaur adventure.
Time: 5:30pm–8:30pm
Venue: Hertfordshire Zoo
Tickets: See zoo for details
URL: hertfordshirezoo.com/events/dinos-after-dark-night-4
Watford Colosseum: Shiamak – Winterfunk 2025
Dance and music celebration.
Time: See venue
Venue: Watford Colosseum
Tickets: See venue
URL: watfordcolosseum.co.uk/events/shiamak
💜 Purple Tuesday Returns to Welwyn Hatfield
Date: Tuesday 4 November
Time: 10:30am – 2:30pm
Location: The Howard Centre, Welwyn Garden City
Celebrate inclusive shopping and accessibility at this year’s Purple Tuesday!
Meet local organisations including WHBC, Step2Skills, AccessAble, Oaklands College, Communities 1st, Inclusion Project, and Hertfordshire Police.
Enjoy live performances:
✨ Purple All Stars at 11:30am
✨ Electric Umbrella at 1:00pm
Learn practical tips on making retail and online spaces more inclusive, and celebrate equality in your community.
🎆 Stevenage Annual Fireworks Display
Date: Wednesday 5 November
Time: Gates open 6:30pm | Fireworks start 7:30pm
Location: Fairlands Valley Park, Stevenage
Cost: Free
Celebrate Bonfire Night with a spectacular fireworks display at Fairlands Valley Park.
Enjoy hot food, drinks, and family-friendly entertainment throughout the evening.
🕯️ Remembrance Sunday Service | Watford
Date: Sunday 9 November
Location: Peace Memorial, outside Watford Town Hall
Time: Service begins at 3pm (gather from 9am)
Watford will come together to honour the courage, service, and sacrifice of the armed forces community at this year’s Remembrance Sunday service.
The ceremony includes:
A two-minute silence and wreath-laying by the Royal British Legion
Readings by Peter Taylor (Mayor of Watford) and Councillor Favour Ezeifedi
Attendance by the Vice Chairman and the Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire
You can also support the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal, helping veterans, serving personnel, and their families.
Donate online at www.britishlegion.org.uk or via local collection tins.
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