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.

29. Chester House spooky activities
Chester house has pick your own pumpkin, carve or paint your pumpkin, spooky crafts, spooky walkthrough, spooky games and a pumpkin trail on offer during half term from October 21 to October 29. There is also a Halloween House on October 31. Visit the Chester House website to find out more. Photo: Chester House

30. Mega Bounce Play Park
As well as the pumpkin picking and Halloween activities, Sunnies and Spooks in Kislingbury is also set to host a Mega Bounce Play Park on Wednesday October 25. There will be more than 10 'spooky' inflatables. Adults are free and children are £6 per person. Photo: Mega Bounce Play Park

31. The Spooky Pumpkin Trail at Bell Plantation
The free event will be running at the Towcester garden centre from Saturday October 21 to Sunday October 29. Kids will need to follow clues on the activity sheet to find pumpkins around the garden centre. There will be a mystery prize at the end. No need to book. Photo: Facebook/Bell Plantation

32. Halloween crafts at Daventry Museum
Daventry Museum will be hosting free Halloween crafts on Wednesday October 25 from 10.30 to 12.30pm. Kids will be tasked with makes scary, but cute, Halloween decorations. There will also be a Halloween themed scavenger hunt and other activities. Visitors are invited to attend in fancy dress. Photo: Facebook/Daventry Museum


