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.
21. Pumpkin picking at Overstone Grange Farm
The Northampton village farm says this year's pumpkin patch is their 'biggest ever'. The patch will be open every weekend in October and everyday from October 20 to October 29, to cover half term. There is also a play patch and a maze for kids to enjoy. Visit the farm's website to book tickets. Photo: Overstone Grange Farm
22. Halloween fun fair and pumpkin picking at Mini Meadows Farm
The fun fair will be take place on Saturday October 14 and Sunday October 15, and then from October 21 to October 31. There will be ghostly fun fair games, from find the key, frog flinger, duck range, ball in a bucket, spin the wheel to win a prize and more. There will also be apple bobbing and an autumn nature trail. The pick your own pumpkin patch will be open from October 14 to October 31. Photo: Facebook/Mini Meadows Farm
23. 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
24. 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