Families across Devon are invited to enjoy a fang-tastic line-up of Halloween activities this October, with attractions across the county transforming into frightfully fun destinations for all ages. From pumpkin trails to haunted houses, there’s something to delight little ghouls and big kids alike.
Highlights include:
- Pumpkin Picking & Carving – Pick your perfect pumpkin, then carve a spooky face to take home.
- Family-Friendly Haunted Trails – Explore wild woodland walks and Halloween hunts with plenty of treats (and a few tricks!) along the way.
- Wicked Workshops – Join in craft sessions, potion-making classes, and creepy clay modelling.
- Evening Films & Illuminations – Brave the shadows on a twilight adventure.
- Spooky Shows – Test your courage as you watch some hauntingly interactive shows
- Halloween Parties & Discos – Dress up and dance the night away in your best spooky outfit.
Anne Blackham, Marketing Manager at Devon’s Top Attractions said ‘Whether you’re seeking spine-tingling thrills or gentle Halloween fun, Devon is the place to be this October half term. With events designed to keep families entertained and safe, there’s no better time to explore the region and make magical autumn memories at 25 sites as our attractions get ready to give visitors a monstrous spooky welcome.’
Spine-tingling activities in South Devon
Halloween comes to the Babbacombe Model Village from 24-31 October as ghouls, ghosts and spooky scenes create havoc for the miniature residents. Kids can also enjoy the Miniature Pumpkin Hunt – all successful young explorers will take home their very own Halloween treat (suitable for children 3 years+) Plus spooky illuminations. Halloween scenes & illuminations. Lights on from 5.00pm.
Trick or Treat - There's a disco beneath your feet at Kents Cavern. This Halloween, little ghouls and boys are invited to Kents Cavern’s very first Kids’ Silent Disco on 31 October 5-6.30pm! With child-friendly tunes, glowing headphones, and a reduced-capacity setting perfect for families, it’s the ultimate underground party for little ones. Buy tickets online. Plus grab your popcorn and head underground to the most atmospheric pop-up cinema around as the Halloween special of Cave Cinema is showing on selected dates in Half term.
Get ready for Paignton BOO at the Zoo this half term! Join the Zombie Zookeeper on a spine-chilling search for his best friend, Sayang, who’s mysteriously vanished! Set off on a wild journey throughout the zoo, encountering spooky characters and chilling clues, ending with a haunting, interactive show. Can you find Sayang before it’s too late? Attend Spook School to learn how to create bubbling, boiling potions and unleash your creativity carving a ghoulish pumpkin and more…
Experience the true magic of autumn at Canonteign Falls as it transforms into a vibrant autumn wonderland. On the Spooky Code-Cracking Trail explore the estate, solve clues and win prizes, following Fairies in the Ferns search for magical fairies hiding throughout the woods. There are Children’s Activity Bags with crafts and Halloween fun, a Fancy Dress competition, a Pumpkin Colouring competition and you can even capture your spook-tacular moments in their Halloween Selfie Booth!
Join Wallace and Gromit for the ultimate forest walkies at Haldon Forest Park from 28 to 31 October.
This interactive dog-focused trail features a variety of games and challenges. Pick up your Forest Walkies activity pack for just £5 from the Info Pod. Plus dive into a collection of images from around the world exploring issues affecting the climate and life on our planet. Forestry England’s emotive free outdoor exhibition of Earth Photo returns from 17 October.
Have a Spooktacular Halloween at Becky Falls with their FREE Halloween Trail from 25 October to 2 November! Help “Willow the Witch” find the 11 magical ingredients she needs to brew her Winter Elixir. Solve the clues as you explore the Red Trail, and if you find them all, you’ll earn a small prize and be entered into the prize draw to win a Family Season Ticket.
There are no tricks, just a treat this Half Term! Crisp autumn colours and family fun at River Dart Country Park who are offering 50% Off Day Admission from 25 October to 2 November. Plus there’s great value camping and don’t forget they’re dog friendly. See online for details and booking.
Create Spooky Characters at the House of Marbles fun and interactive modelling clay character workshop on 30 October. Shape, mould and bring to life your very own scary or cute clay creatures. Ideal for primary school-aged children and their parents or guardians to create together. Promising a fun morning or afternoon of creativity with each session lasting up to an hour. Afterwards treat yourself to a delicious meal in the restaurant or enjoy some retail therapy.
Even BIGGER and BETTER than last year, the 2025 Pumpkin Festival at Pennywell Farm includes: Access to the Pumpkin Patch, Fabulously Fun Pumpkin Trail, Live Music, Marshmallow Toasting Experience, Paddy the Pumpkin’s Games, Scarecrow Dress-Up Competition, Pumpkin competitions, 4 Different Stickers to Earn & Collect and MUCH MORE! Every day 27 September – 2 November! For full details go online.
Experience a fun-filled weekend of heritage steam trains, wildlife encounters, and family adventures along the scenic River Dart at South Devon Railway’s Family Fun Weekend on 4-5 October. Step aboard steam-hauled heritage train services and enjoy a nostalgic journey through the beautiful countryside. Visitors can enjoy free entry to Dartmoor Otters & Buckfast Butterflies and to Totnes Rare Breeds Farm. Plus, take a ride on the Miniature Railway, a delightful experience for visitors of all ages (weather permitting).
Just a bunch of Hocus Pocus -there’s a spooktacular family event at The Box on 26 October from 5.30-8pm. Dress up in your scariest Halloween outfits with craft activities, magical science experiments, music and dancing this is sure to be a spooktacular event! The Box Kitchen & Bar will have a Halloween menu filled with tasty treats. Plus 28 – 31 October 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm take part in a colourful weaving activity inspired by the work of British artist Grayson Perry.
Visit the National Marine Aquarium this half term and browse through their 4 main zones, with lots of different exhibits and animals found in each. Moving from Plymouth Sound to British Coasts, Atlantic Ocean and finishing up in Blue Planet with the Biozone and the stunning Great Barrier Reef. Plus see the website for exciting and unique experiences.
Spooky goings-on in Exeter & East Devon
At RAMM join in their half term workshops: Echoes of Olympus on 28 October - experience the drama, discipline, and daily life of Ancient Greece. On 29 October step into the sandals of a Roman soldier and march back to the first century CE. Led by Titus the Centurion, experience the discipline, drama, and daily life of Rome’s finest. On 30 October Mysteries of the Nile Egyptian adventure - look at hieroglyphs and learn about how symbols and images were used. See website for details and booking.
Get ready for frights, thrills, and family fun as Spook-Fest creeps back into Crealy Theme Park & Resort this October! From the return of their Creaky Hotel, live scare mazes and spook-tacular shows to brand-new attractions for 2025, this is Halloween at Crealy like you’ve never seen it before. Whether you’re an older scare-seeker or a little monster – there’s something for everyone at Spook-Fest including a FREE Pumpkin for every child.
There’s Halloween Fun at the World of Country Life from 27 October to 2 November. You’ll find spooky goings on at the park, with costumes, pumpkin carving, and a Halloween show! Join them – if you dare!
Join the Spooktacular Pumpkin Hunt for Drizzle the donkey’s birthday at The Donkey Sanctuary! Running from 30 September to 3 November, bring the family together for an unforgettable day of fun, exploration, and discovery. For just £5 per trail, challenge yourself, get active, and enjoy quality time—complete the trail to claim your prize!
There’s a spellbinding magic adventure to step into at Pecorama’s Witch and Wizard Academy Trail from 28 October to 1 November. As a new recruit at the Witch’s Academy, your mission is to complete magical lessons and enchanting challenges at each stop along the trail. Prove your wizardry skills and graduate as an official apprentice witch or wizard! This interactive trail combines Halloween fun with magical surprises.
Step into a world of enchantment and fun as you embark on a mystic tram ride at Seaton Tramway through a journey filled with pumpkins, ghouls, and delightful surprises. On 29-31 October you can meet Jack O’Lantern, the lively pumpkin-headed guide, and hear the thrilling tale of how he was transformed by the mischievous witch Grizelda. This ride is filled with giggles and grins, perfect for little ghouls and goblins of all ages. See website for details and booking.
You’ll find Apple Antics at National Trust Killerton this holiday with their half term trail for children. Follow the garden trail to celebrate all things apple and autumn and take part in seasonal games and activities. Normal admission fees apply.
The Devon Railway Centre are putting on their Halloween Special for selected dates in half term. Explore the Pumpkin trail and find the hidden pumpkins. FREE Halloween gift for all children who complete the trail (over 3s only). Under 3s will be given a FREE treat too. Enjoy a ride around Magic Wood on the miniature railway - see the cheeky characters who’ve been busy decorating their village with lots of ghosts, pumpkins and skeletons! Unlimited train rides, model railways, play areas and more.
Visit Diggerland Devon this half term. Diggerland is celebrating it’s 25th birthday and your ticket includes over 20 incredible Rides and Drives – all included in the price of admission! Whether you’re a little adventurer or a thrill-seeking grown-up, there’s something for everyone. Use their height guide to quickly see which rides you can enjoy based on your height. Measure up, match your height, and get ready for a day packed with fun, excitement, and unforgettable digger-powered experiences!
Fang-tastic fun in North Devon!
Celebrate harvest time at Quince Honey Farm this October half term! Their Apple and Honey Harvest embraces the old traditions of the autumn season. See the Apple Show, a live demonstration of an apple mill and press with harvesting of their heather honey too. Enjoy all the usual daily tours and activities plus extra Halloween fun: Halloween Trail – children will love finding the spooky characters hiding around the Nectar Gardens. The Pumpkin Patch is open 27 to 30 October 10am-4pm. Come and choose your perfect pumpkin!
From 26 October to 1 November there’ll be lots of extra Halloween activities to enjoy at The Milky Way, all designed to be fun rather than scary. Enrol your little horrors at the special School for Witches and Wizards where they can try spell writing, casting and potion making. Bump around the Spooky Swamp Dodgems, watch Merlin’s themed show filled with his special brand of spooktacular fun, catch a special storytelling session for little ones and enjoy the atmosphere of The Milky Way all decorated in its Halloween Best.
A haunted castle with twisted zones of horrors… Descend into Darkness is back at Watermouth Castle in the evenings this October, more terrifying and immersive than ever. As night falls, the castle becomes a chilling labyrinth of live actors, gore, darkness, and jump scares. Journey through 5 themed scare zones with live actors. Plus NEW – The Z Factor: An outbreak has brought the undead back to life. Can you survive? Dates between 17th October to 1st November. Suitable for 12 yrs +.
Enjoy a spooktacular Halloween Half Term at The Big Sheep, with haunted attractions and family-friendly fun! Huddle around one of the Firepits and toast giant marshmallows (just £1 each). Create a masterpiece you can take home with you! We’ll help you carve a pumpkin you can be proud of. Plus get ready for a frightfully fun time at their Monster Glow Party – the ultimate Halloween activity for kids and families. There’ll be games and prizes, a fancy dress competition and a monster disco.
Discover the secret life of pumpkins this half term – a spooky, hands-on adventure the whole family can get their claws into at RHS Garden Rosemoor. Step into the world of pumpkins and discover amazing seasonal surprises dotted around the garden on a special trail – feast your eyes on a pumpkin banquet and see scarecrows showcasing different veggies used in the past for carving. It’s all ‘gourd’ fun! See website for full details and booking.
To find all these and more October Half Term activities, great Halloween ideas and days out please visit the Devon’s Top Attractions website www.devonstopattractions.co.uk and their What’s On pages here www.devonstopattractions.co.uk/events/october-half-term