From nerve-jangling trails to spine-tingling stories, fancy dress competitions to pumpkin picking, there’s plenty to see and do in Derbyshire when schools break up.
We’ve rounded up a few suggestions to help make your family’s holiday frighteningly good.
5. Wicked Singalong Spectacular
Witches, wizards and musical theatre fans can step into the magical world of Wicked at Matlock Farm Park on October 24. Enjoy a spellbinding day of singing, dancing and fun with Elphaba and Glinda. There's also a Fang-tastic Halloween Festival with a Spooky Trail through the Forbidden Forest, prizes for the best fancy dress, the opportunity to pick a pumpkin and get creative at Halloween craft sessions guided by witch Wendolyn. Tickets £18.50 (adult), £16.50 (child, 2-16 years), under 2s free. Go to https://matlockfarmpark.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/70159 (photo: Matlock Farm Park) Photo: Matlock Farm Park
6. Halloween hallmarks
A week of Halloween themed activities takes over the Thornbridge Estate at Great Longstone, near Bakewell from October 24 to November 31. There's face painting, a Halloween trail, craft workshops (pre-booking only) and freaky food and drink. Join Pippa the Pumpkin Witch and Patch the Scarecrow for fun and games on October 28, 29 and 30. Tickets cost £8 (adult, 17+ years)), £4 (child, 3-16 years), under 3s free. Pre-book your garden entry ticket now and save 20%, go to www,thornbridgehall.co.uk/whatsonandevents/halloweenweek (generic image: Adobe Stock) Photo: Adobe Stock
7. Family fun
Dress to impress in your best Halloween costumes and you could win a prize at a family party night in Clay Cross Social Centre on October 31. There will be music through the decades from I Do Events and a hot supper is included in the ticket prize. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets cost £7 (adult), £5 (child, up to 12 years), £19 (family of four) and are available now from the venue (generic photo: Adobe Stock). Photo: Adobe Stock
8. Get spooky!
It's Halloween paty time at Eyre Chapel in Newbold, Chesterfield on October 31, from 2pm to 4pm. Fun and games, fancy dress competition and a free buffet are among the attractions. Tickets £6 for under 16s, payable in advance and available from Eyre Chapel (Fridays, 6pm-8pm) - cash only. The party is organised by Newbold Community Club under 16s Disco karaoke (generic photo: Adobe Stock) Photo: Adobe Stock