Both Halloween and October half term are just around the corner, and that means a whole week of trying to keep the kids entertained.
Luckily, there are plenty of places across Northamptonshire that are planning spooky events for either the whole of October or half term week.
From spooky train rides, to fancy dress at soft play, there is something for everyone – and even events that will keep the big kids happy too!
Below are 22 activities to with the kids in Northamptonshire this October half term and Halloween.
5. Halloween fun at Rockingham Castle
The Castle has been decorated by witches and wizards and there are pumpkins carved in the shape of various characters. Visitors will have to guess the character each pumpkin represents and there is is a garden trail where visitor will need to find hidden letters to make up a spooky word. There will also be pumpkin rolling to see who can get closest to the witch. The activities will be on from October 24 - October 26 and then October 28 and October 29, from 11am to 4pm. Visit the Rockingham Castle website for tickets. Photo: Rockingham Castle
6. Witches' Spooktacular at Delapré Abbey
There is loads on throughout the month of October at Delapré Abbey, including fun activities for kids and spookier ones for adults. On certain days in the month, children will be able to take part in a witches' hat trail. There are also Halloween decoration workshops and Preacher the Storyteller will be back over half term. Finally, Delapré's Spooktacular returns with a witches-theme at the end of half term. Visit the Delapré Abbey's website to find out more about the activities. Photo: Submitted
7. Halloween Trains at Northampton & Lamport Railway
The railway has 'trick or treat' daytime trains running on October 28 and 29 and also and after dark 'fright night' trains on October 28. The trains will be decorated for Halloween and fancy dress is encouraged. Visit the railway's website to book tickets. Photo: Daniel Callis
8. Zoomania spooktaculor
There will be a fright night maze walk, scary games, a fancy dress competition and a mini disco on October 28 and October 29 from 5.30pm at the Northampton soft play. Visit the Zoomania Facebook page to find out more. Photo: Facebook/Zoomania