🎃 Get Ready for a Weekend of Spooky Fun Across Hertfordshire!

We’ve rounded up the very best Halloween events happening across the county, from pumpkin-packed adventures to frightfully fun festivals. If it’s not in this newsletter, it’s probably not worth losing sleep over! 👻

You might have noticed we missed our Monday news roundup this week, not for lack of news, but due to a few technical gremlins (they were clearly in the Halloween spirit early!). Some updates have already gone out on our social pages, so if you’re not following us yet, now’s the time, find us on Instagram and Facebook for daily news and event updates.

This weekend, don’t miss the Willows Pumpkin Festival in London Colney or the St Albans Halloween Haunt Fest 2025. And for those dreaming of snowy slopes, head to Hemel Hempstead for a taste of ski season fun.

Whatever your interests, spooky, sporty, or seasonal, there’s something here for everyone.

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COBO Comedy Shutdown: Black History Month Special
📍 Venue: The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
🕒 Time: 19:30–22:00
💷 Cost: £22 per ticket
🤣 Description: A night of brilliant comedy headlined by Richard Blackwood and Slim — guaranteed laughter celebrating Black British talent.
🔗 Event URL: culturetrust.com

Brewpoint Oktoberfest
📍 Venue: Brewpoint, Bedford Road, Luton
🕒 Time: 19:00–00:00
💷 Cost: £12 general admission
🍺 Description: Enjoy authentic German beers, Oompah music, Bavarian games, and a lively beer hall atmosphere every Friday this month.
🔗 Event URL: brewpoint.co.uk

XOXO HalloWhine Party
📍 Venue: SG5 1DN (Hitchin)
🕒 Time: From 22:00
💷 Cost: From £10+
🎶 Description: Dance the night away at Hitchin’s hottest Halloween bash infused with Caribbean beats, cocktails, and costumes.
🔗 Event URL: eventbrite.co.uk/e/xoxo-hallowhine-party

Willows Pumpkin Festival
📍 Venue: Willows Activity Farm, London Colney
🕒 Dates: 24–26 October, 10:00–17:30
🎃 Cost: Included with entry (~£20 per ticket)
👨‍👩‍👧 Description: Pumpkin picking, maze adventures, discos, and Peter Rabbit shows — all in one family day out!
🔗 Event URL: willowsactivityfarm.com

Pumpkin Patch 2025 at Standalone Farm
📍 Venue: Standalone Farm, Letchworth Garden City
🕒 Dates: 24–26 October, 10:00–17:00
💷 Cost: £4.00 (under 2s free)
🐮 Description: Family fun with pumpkin hunts, animals, maze trails, and crafts in a Halloween farm setting.
🔗 Event URL: standalonefarm.com

Dinos After Dark – Hertfordshire Zoo
📍 Venue: Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne
🕒 Dates: 24–26 October, 17:30–20:30
💷 Cost: £17.99 adults / £17.99 children (under 2s free)
🦖 Description: See life-sized dinosaurs light up the night with UV drummers, silent disco, and glowing fun!
🔗 Event URL: hertfordshirezoo.com

Halloween Haunt Fest 2025
📍 Venue: Hertfordshire Showground, St Albans
🕒 Dates: 24–26 October, 16:30–23:00
💷 Cost: From £20.00
👻 Description: The ultimate scare experience featuring haunted mazes, live shows, and spooky attractions. Ages 16+.
🔗 Event URL: halloweenhauntfest.com

The Howl Scare Park
📍 Venue: Mead Open Farm, Leighton Buzzard
🕒 Dates: 24–26 October, 18:00–23:00
💷 Cost: From £36.95
😱 Description: Multi-award-winning scream park with horror mazes, live music, street acts, and themed bars.
🔗 Event URL: thehowl.co.uk

Woodland Friends Trail (Family Freebie)
📍 Venue: RSPB The Lodge, Sandy
🕒 Dates: 24–26 October, 10:00–16:00
💷 Cost: £2 (trail map)
🌳 Description: Nature-inspired family trail with woodland challenges and certificates for kids.
🔗 Event URL: rspb.org.uk/days-out/the-lodge

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Woburn Mind Body Spirit Fair
📍 Venue: Woburn Village Hall, near Tring
🕒 Time: 10:00–16:00
💷 Cost: £5 at the door
💫 Description: A relaxing day of readings, holistic therapies, crystals, and wellness for Halloween weekend.
🔗 Event URL: deerspirit.co.uk

Halloween Fun at Event Island
📍 Venue: Event Island, Hemel Hempstead Town Centre
🕒 Time: 12:00–19:00
💷 Cost: Free entry
🎪 Description: Family event with scary face painting, circus skills, obstacle course, and crafts — a frightfully good time for all ages.
🔗 Event URL: (community listing)

Touch Snow – Offpiste Ski Trip Link-Up
📍 Venue: The Snow Centre, Hemel Hempstead
🕒 Time: 15:00
💷 Cost: Standard slope entry
🎿 Description: Celebrate the ski season kickoff with fellow snowsport fans in this casual slope meet-up.
🔗 Event URL: eventbrite.co.uk/e/touch-snow-linkup

Hemel Old Town Halloween Party & Fireworks
📍 Venue: Old Town High Street, Hemel Hempstead
🕒 Time: 15:00–19:00 (fireworks 19:30, Gadebridge Park)
💷 Cost: Free
🎆 Description: Face painting, rides, live shows, and a spectacular fireworks finale — Hemel’s flagship Halloween celebration.
🔗 Event URL: enjoydacorum.co.uk/events

Adventure Playgrounds Halloween Half-Term Week
📍 Venues: Bennetts End & Adeyfield Playgrounds, Hemel Hempstead
🕒 Dates: 27–31 October
💷 Cost: Free
🎨 Description: A week of pumpkin carving, spooky crafts, discos, and fancy dress fun for local children.
🔗 Event URL: orlo.uk/Zoh40

Fit and Fed October Half-Term – Broxbourne
📍 Venues: Across Broxbourne Borough
🕒 Dates: 27–31 October
💷 Cost: Free (for children on free school meals)
⚽ Description: Council-backed programme offering free sports, healthy meals, and fun activities during half-term.
📩 Contact: [email protected] | 01992 785555 ext. 5309
🔗 Event URL: broxbourne.gov.uk

Friday 24 October – Storytime: The Lost Colour
Time: 14:00 | Tickets: £8 adult / £6 child
Description: A vibrant puppet-theatre performance by award-winning company Half a String. Follow painter and alchemist Malcolm Brushell on his hilarious and colourful quest to discover the world’s pinkest pink paint — a fun family adventure blending puppetry, comedy, and interactive music.

Saturday 25 October – BEAM Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour
Time: Various morning and afternoon slots | Tickets: Free but book online
Description: Explore the newly opened BEAM arts centre through a guided backstage tour revealing architectural secrets, design stories, and creative spaces that power Hertford’s newest arts hub.

Sunday 26 October – The Zoo That Comes to You
Time: 11:00 & 14:00 | Tickets: £12 standard / £8 concessions
Description: Family theatre from Scarlet Oak Theatre — two wildlife lovers bring their travelling zoo to town, sharing funny stories, animal puppetry, and lessons about conservation and kindness. Ideal for children aged 3+ and their families.

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Saturday 25 October – Natural History Museum Presents: Dinosaurs Live!
Time: 13:00 & 16:00 | Tickets: From £18
Description: A roaring interactive science adventure for families, combining live performance with spectacular animatronic dinosaurs and educational fun powered by the Natural History Museum team. Great for children aged 5–12.

Sunday 26 October – Ministry of Science LIVE!
Time: 14:00 | Tickets: From £20 (family discounts available)
Description: An explosive show blending science, engineering, and entertainment — featuring fireballs, rockets, and high-energy experiments that bring STEM learning to life in theatrical style. Expect noise, laughter, and plenty of audience engagement.

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