6-7.30pm. Kids Clay Club - Halloween Pottery - make and paint and leave with us for firing. £14 per child (includes all materials, equipment, instruction and workshop processes such as kiln firing). Advance bookings only as places are limited (For kids aged 6-15 years) For more information call 01482 641419 9 South Lane, Hessle, HU13...
East Park, Hoderness Road, Hull. October Fest will be in East Park from 3rd to 5th October
7.30pm - The Immigrant, a hilarious and heart-warming slapstick comedy inspired by Charlie Chaplin’s original film. This delightful show tells the story of people starting a new life in a strange place. Based on hundreds of accounts of what it is like to come to live in an unfamiliar culture, the show is about the...
One for the grown ups! Join us at The Mile on Saturday 5th October where our guest Hooting Owl Distillery will be distilling live here in our cafe, this is guaranteed to be a fun and informative evening. Enjoy taster samples from their range, a full size gin & tonic and delicious hot canapes. Tickets...
The next Open Morning at Pocklington School (for ages 3- 18) is on Saturday 5 October 2019, 9.30am-12noon. Welcome from Headmaster, Toby Seth, is at 10am and senior school tours will start at 10.30am. Pre-Prep and Prep School visitor tours can start from 9am onwards. To attend please register on their website here or call...
Hull History Centre, Worship Street, Hull HU2 8BG. 01482 317500. 9.30am to 12.30pm. History Makers sessions are once a month. Free. Just drop-in, no need to book, sessions are suitable for all ages and abilities from 2-102. Children under 16 – please bring a responsible adult with you! October’s theme: All the fun of the fair Recreate...
Monthly activities from 1-3pm, for children between the age of 5 and 11yrs who are interested in wildlife. £2 per child per session. Each month will have a different theme with time spent exploring outdoors and art and craft activities. Please book in advance 01652 637055 or faringseducation@lincstrust.co.uk Far Ings Road, Barton, DN18 5RG
David Walliams book comes to life in this family show at Hull New Theatre, runs 9th to 12th October 2019. Performances nightly at 7pm, Thurs 1.30pm, Fri 10.30am, Sat 11am and 2.30pm. Joe Spud is twelve years old and the richest boy in the country! He has his own sports car, two crocodiles as pets...
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a franchisee with the WOW World Group? Ever looked at your class leader and thought “I’d enjoy doing that”? Well now’s your chance to find out more. We are holding a Discovery Day in York on Saturday 12th October. Email info@wowworldgroup.com to find out more and book a place.
2pm - Compagnie Animotion: The War of the Buttons, welcome to a tale of squabbles, scuffles…and buttons! George grows grapes. Bessie grows cabbages. One loves the sun. One loves the rain. A petty squabble grows and grows and grows into… the war of the buttons! This is a world where you can eat birthday cake,...
Armstrongs Ice Cream Bar (next to Flemingate) will be holding an Under the Sea themed day on Saturday 12th Oct 1pm - 3pm where you can pop in and enjoy free activities with the children. Under the Sea - crafts, activities and a trail. Why not pop in! Free entry, all welcome. Parent supervision required...
Free open tennis session 10.30am-12noon at Nuffield gym, Kingston park, Hull, HU1 2TX. From LTA (Lawn Tennis Association) and Tennis for Kids. Suitable for ages 4-111, all indoor, all equipment provided, no need to book just turn up.
Workshop for Home Educated at the Hull Minster. Theme - Exploring Michelangelo Sistine Chapel paintings. Working with children and parent/carer to help them investigate Michelangelo art work: 10.00am - 12.00pm - Under 8 years Workshop stations: Connecting with the image of Adam and God hands, in the exhibition. The youngsters will investigate using and making...
Northern Ballet returns to Hull New Theatre this October 2019 with Cinderella, a sparkling adaptation of the classic uplifting fairytale. For more information call 01482 300306 Hull New Theatre, Kingston Square, Hull HU1 3HF
For the very first time in history, Forestry England has confirmed that an alien has crash landed in the forest. Lu-La, from the Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon, (in UK cinemas 18th October), is an impish and adorable alien with amazing powers. She has been stranded in the forest and needs to charge her communicator...
Bringing together an inspiring group of local food, drink and craft exhibitors, the Autumn Festival at Burton Agnes Hall is a jolly weekend of shopping, feasting and festivities in and around the Elizabethan family home. During the weekend of the 19th and 20th October, the Festival will offer delicious local food and locally crafted beer, cider and...
Join Esmerelda the Witch and Ernie the Experimental Wizard for Halloween fun at Humble Bee Farm! Can you face up to their Halloween challenge and prove yourself the spookiest and most magical of them all? Featuring: Magical Quests children’s parties with lots of interactive games and challenges Traditional Halloween games such as apple bobbing Halloween...
Southwood Garden Centre in Cottingham have 2 Halloween Open Weekends this year - 19th/20th October and 26th/27th October 2019. Event includes - new scare maze, snakes and tarantulas, over 1500 pumpkins, Halloween games, Autumn food sampling, ghost hunt, raffles and competitions. Every child who comes in fancy dress gets a lucky dip! A fun time...
Goole Library: Baby's First Jailbreak, 10.30am - join author Jim Whalley and illustrator Stephen Collins for reading, drawing and games. Ages 3-7. Beverley Library: The Stolen Spear, 1.30pm - listen to ghost stories which became part of the story of The Stolen Spear, and learn how to plot a Stone Age adventure. Age 7+ I'm...
Baby Fair event running 19th & 20th October from 12-3pm. There will be external businesses, from Hull and surrounding areas to showcase their products and services to customers as well as Mamas & Papas talks throughout the day. There will also be a one off promotion supplied by the companies, available for attendees only. An...
Frolo is a new app for single parents, to connect and find others for playdates with kids and for making new friends. Read the full info on the Mumbler blog here. First single parent meet up for our area is Sunday 20th October from 1pm at Mega Fun (Jack in the Box, Annie Read Road,...
10.30am-1.00pm - Glove Puppet Animals from Indigo Moon Theatre. There will be a chance to make animal glove puppets with moving mouths, and perform stories. Age 4+ Tickets cost £6 per child with accompanying adults free, and are suitable for ages four plus. 1.30pm - Author and illustrator Andi Dawson will talk about StevieThe Shark...
Join North Lincolnshire Libraries for a reading of Julia Donaldson’s classic children’s story in the beautiful grounds at Normanby Hall Country Park. Readings at 10.30am, 1.30pm and 3pm. All are welcome, please meet on the lawn outside the Hall. The event is free but park admission applies (or display your annual membership) Normanby Hall Country...
Open day at Beswick & Watton primary school for prospective parents and students to look around. All welcome, you do not need to live in the villages, open to all. More info on their website here.
A FRINGE event in Grimsby of the forthcoming Light Gardens, Cleethorpes, Mission … Save The World is the perfect treat for your little ones. Grimsby's Birdhouse Theatre presents the highly visual, fun and energetic play about sibling rivalry, strengths, weaknesses and superheroes, performed by the brilliant M6 Theatre Company. To give you some idea of...
Family Fit and Fun is an outdoors physical activity session / exercise class for youngsters age 8+ WITH their parent(s). Runs weekly - Wednesdays - 6.00pm at Willerby Methodist Church £3.50 per adult and £1.50 per child. Just turn up, 4 week block booking after the first session. Call 07564025077 for more information, visit their...
6-7.30pm. Kids Clay Club - Christmas Pottery - make and paint and leave with us for firing. £14 per child (includes all materials, equipment, instruction and workshop processes such as kiln firing). Advance bookings only as places are limited (For kids aged 6-15 years) For more information call 01482 641419 9 South Lane, Hessle, HU13...
Esmerelda the Witch will be visiting Humble Bee Farm (Flixton, near Scarborough) on 27th and 30th October for some friendly Halloween fun! Esmerelda will welcome you in for a fun filled interactive Halloween show, where you can prove just how spooky you are! Come and choose your pumpkin, carve it out and enjoy our family...
Back to Ours present Back to Bransholme. A 1940s punk-pop circus opera. At North Point Shopping Centre, Bransholme, Hull. Saturday 26th – Tuesday 29th October, 8-9pm. Have you seen the ghost? The ghost of the airman? Plenty have. I wonder why he’s here, what he wants… It’s 1942 and where North Point Shopping Centre now stands is...
Southwood Garden Centre in Cottingham have 2 Halloween Open Weekends this year - 19th/20th October and 26th/27th October 2019. Event includes - new scare maze, snakes and tarantulas, over 1500 pumpkins, Halloween games, Autumn food sampling, ghost hunt, raffles and competitions. Every child who comes in fancy dress gets a lucky dip! A fun time...
1.00 - 2.30pm. Craft yourself – portrait making! Free- drop-in. At the Hands on History Museum you can meet John Smythson, who was master cook to Elizabeth I, or George and Elianor Crowle, well known figures from 17th Century Hull, via their magnificent portraits on display in the Story of Hull Gallery. Join us at...
10am-5pm. The 7th Annual Halloween ComicFest 2019. You can expect plenty of Spooky Fun, Candy and free comics!!! Archeron Games, George Street, HU1 3BA Call for info 01482 221011.
10.00am – Introduction to Bushcraft, Beverley Parks Local Nature Reserve, HU17 0RN. £3.50 Adult, £2.50 Children and Seniors. Booking is essential for all of these events, go to www.bridspa.com/events. and search for ‘Sports Play and Countryside Events’ or for general enquiries call 01482 395320.
11.00am - 6-10yrs, 2.00pm - 11-15yrs. Gain hands-on digital skills in this series of creative workshops for children & young people. With the help of experts, you’ll learn how to design your own 3D printed and laser cut sculptures. Your designs will then be taken to Hull Central Library's Makerspace where you’ll be able to...
2.00-4.00pm. Come and join us for a fun filled afternoon! With a spooky disco, fancy dress competition, games face painting, tattoos, nail painting and balloon modelling. And a visit from a special guest. £8 per child. Little Weighton Village Hall, HU20 3US 01482 844461
1.00-3.00pm. Halloween trail from the gates of Pickering Park (Hessle Road end), along Hessle Road, then finish at the Blue Whippet Cafe to collect your prize. Donations to Friends of Pickering Park. Prizes for dogs in fancy dress. Pickering Park, Pickering Road, Hull
7.00pm. Join us on board the Halloween Train, which will take you and your family on a spooky journey this Halloween! Storytellers with ghoulish tales, scary songs and moments of magic. The train will travel from Pickering to Levisham and back again. Special gift for every child, plus packed lunch and activity packs. Don't forget...
Big Draw/Where's Wally: The Big Museum Hunt (Kids in Museums National Campaign). Join the search for Wally with your family at the Hull Maritime Museum this half term. We're part of the national Where's Wally? The Big Museum Hunt, organised by Kids in Museums and Walker Books, to celebrate the release of the new Where's...
2 Halloween Events at Armstrongs Social Club, Grovehill Road, Beverley, HU17 0ED. Call Sally Ann on 01482 882999 to book -
The Normanby Hall-oween Spooktacular has returned. This an annual pass holder event only with: Spine-tingling scare walks Creepy cheerleading shows Fairground fun A bang-less firework display, set to a spoooky soundtrack Pass holders, due to demand, for this one you need to claim a free car parking ticket from Eventbrite here. Normanby Hall, Normanby Road,...
1.00-3.00pm. Crafting Wilberforce. Free, drop-in. You can use a selection of art materials to have a go at completing Sir Thomas Lawrence’s famous unfinished portrait of William Wilberforce. For more information call 01482 300300 or visit the Hull Museums website here. 23-25 High St, Hull HU1 1NQ
Join us at Salt Revive for our Halloween special sessions. Where else can you improve your health and well-being whilst having a scarily good time! You and your child will both experience a naturally healing, immune-boosting salt therapy session, at the same time as enjoying our fun activities! Decorate a pumpkin, listen to a spooky...
10.30am - 12pm. Halloween fun at Saramique Studio, for children aged 3-11 years. Paint your own pottery pumpkin Make your own potion Spin your own candyfloss Ghoulish Juice Meet Kenny the Kiln - see behind the scenes Fancy dress is optional. Halloween events are our most popular kids events of the whole year, so book...
Go Wild @ Half Term are linking up with Armstrong Social Club and Ice Cream Bar (next to Flemingate) in Beverley to bring you a morning of fun. Monday 28th October 10am-12noon. Ticket includes Halloween crafts Animal encounters large and small Biscuits and juice Cost - £7.50 per child . Food boxes, ice creams and...
10.00am-1.00pm. Doodles Mobile Pottery and The Potting Shed are having a joint Halloween party and pottery painting session. Paint a mug, plate, coaster, dragon, sheep or whatever you fancy! Free to attend, just pay for whatever you choose to paint! Booking isn’t essential but recommended - find them on Facebook or call 07794 201047. The Potting...
10.00am-12.00pm. What Makes You, You? Free, drop-in. ‘What makes you, you?’ This workshop is part of Big Draw 2019 and looks at the theme of ‘Drawn to Life,’ where we consider what makes up our identity. You will be invited to draw around yourself and consider your identity. Suitable for accompanied children aged 5+. For...
The Lightless Pumpkin Returns is part of She Productions’ Young People’s Programme 29th- 31st October, 2pm & 4pm at East Riding Theatre, Beverley. The 2018 smash hit returns!! The Lightless Pumpkin is back and he needs your help! After realising that not every pumpkin needs to become a Halloween lantern because we are all unique, it is...
Half term activities at Mires Beck Nursery on 29th & 30th October 2019: 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm - Scarecrow Making Class, materials will be provided as Scarecrows are an installation here at Mires Beck. We will be asking the public to vote for their favourite and the winner will receive 2 free classes for the next...
10am – 3pm. Roll Up! Take part in Magic Carpet Theatre’s Circus Avago – starring YOU! Try juggling, unicycling, balance bikes, diablo, plate spinning and loads more in this action-packed event for all ages. It’s your chance to be a circus star, and maybe even walk the tightrope! Come down to the grass area all...
1-3pm. Halloween art activities with Art You Experienced – Paint your own ceramic pumpkin or skull tealight holder, decorate a masquerade mask or have your face painted! Activities only £5 and face painting only £3. For more information email info@artyouexperienced.co.uk Bean and Nothingness, 62 Whitefriargate, Hull HU1 2HU
1.00-3.00pm. Halloween Party and Play, with water play, music, face paints, crafts, play areas and games. £1.50 per family (booking essential call 01482 502466) For children up to 8 years. The Rainbow Centre, Wheeler Street, Hull, HU3 5QE
10.00am or 1.30pm, Kids Go Wild: Hibernation Dens - With winter approaching, help wildlife on the nature reserve by building hibernation homes in the woods for insects, amphibians and small mammals. Suitable for children, accompanied by adults. Humber Bridge Country Park Local Nature Reserve, meet at the Hessle Foreshore entrance next to the black mill car...
10.30am - 1.00pm. Family Hands. Free, drop-in. Turn your hand prints into Mortimer the mammoth at Hull and East Riding Museum! Join in as we work with artists from Family Hands and use our hands to make animals from the past. For more information call 01482 300300 or visit the Hull Museums website here. Hull...
1.00-3.00pm. The Human Rainbow Join this half day workshop bridging multi-sensory drawing techniques, the politics of colour and the representation of identity, through an inclusive and expressive way of painting. Final artworks will be featured in a display at Ferens Art Gallery. This workshop is suitable for young people aged 13-18. Queen Victoria Square, Carr...
Join us at Salt Revive for our Halloween special sessions. Where else can you improve your health and well-being whilst having a scarily good time! You and your child will both experience a naturally healing, immune-boosting salt therapy session, at the same time as enjoying our fun activities! Decorate a pumpkin, listen to a spooky...
Following their acclaimed production of Joseph last year, York Stage return to the Joseph Rowntree Theatre with another west end worthy production featuring the cities best and brightest stars of tomorrow! York Stage Musicals are set to take the whole family on a magical, musical, adventure as they fly audiences to the fabled city of...
Tall Stories presents THE SNOW DRAGON at Hull Truck theatre. The night of the Snow Dragon approaches… Billy has everything a young goat could need – and more besides. On New Year’s Eve, Billy is looking forward to the annual visit of the legendary Snow Dragon, who will bring him even more goodies...But when Billy...
7.00pm. Join us on board the Halloween Train, which will take you and your family on a spooky journey this Halloween! Storytellers with ghoulish tales, scary songs and moments of magic. The train will travel from Pickering to Levisham and back again. Special gift for every child, plus packed lunch and activity packs. Don't forget...
10.00am-1.00pm. Doodles Mobile Pottery and The Potting Shed are having a joint Halloween party and pottery painting session. Paint a mug, plate, coaster, dragon, sheep or whatever you fancy! Free to attend, just pay for whatever you choose to paint! Booking isn’t essential but recommended - find them on Facebook or call 07794 201047. The Potting...
12noon-8.00pm. Rides, ghost walks and spooky characters. £6.99 per wristband (for unlimited rides). Call 01482 300300 for more information. East Park, Holderness Road, HU8 8JU
5.00-8.00pm. Children’s Halloween party with a meal, disco, party games, stalls, best dress competition and plenty more. £5 per child The Apollo At Hull, 1082 Holderness Road 01482 703908
4.00-6.00pm. Halloween Disco, plus sweets, food and prizes for some of the best dressed! £3 per ticket available from behind the bar. The Ravenser, 178 Southcoates Lane, HU9 3AP 01482 374146
Tent of Mystery, 10am – 3pm. Brilliant magic performed by an award-winning, close-up magician. Lots of comedy and audience participation – great entertainment for all ages in an eye-catching mini tent with sky banner and lights. Magic Workshop, 10am – 3pm. An opportunity to learn a magic trick to amaze and amuse your friends and...
Burnby Hall Gardens, The Balk, Pocklington, York, YO42 2QF 11.00 - 15.00 Join us for spooky fun in the Gardens. For more information call 01759 307125 or email info@burnbyhallgardens.com
5.00-7.00pm. Come and join us for our Spooktacula Halloween Party, fancy dress, spooky tunes, games and prizes, hotdog and chips (veggie alternative available). £8.95 per child, pre-booking required - call us on 01482 441441. (Accompanying adults £1 each) Big Fun, 335 National Avenue, HU5 4JB
1.00-2.30pm - Join us for a Halloween themed family craft session for children under 12. Free event but advance booking is required, book online here Hull Central Library, Albion St, Hull HU1 3TF 01482 300300
1pm. Comedy for kids as Jed and Gary serve up teddy bear's picnic inspired by mayhem and madness. Tickets start at £4.50 plus booking fee. For more information call 01482 456220 Myton St, Hull HU1 2PS
Esmerelda the Witch will be visiting Humble Bee Farm (Flixton, near Scarborough) on 27th and 30th October for some friendly Halloween fun! Esmerelda will welcome you in for a fun filled interactive Halloween show, where you can prove just how spooky you are! Come and choose your pumpkin, carve it out and enjoy our family...
10.00am-12.00pm. Artist Led Drawing Workshop. Free, drop-in. As part of the Big Draw celebration week, join local artists, the Dirar Family, for a chance to take part in a drop-in drawing experience that looks at the theme of journeys. The drawing workshop will be hosted by local emerging artists, the Dirar Family, who create work...
Part of the Back to Ours festival, family shows in community venues across Hull. Casus Circus present DNA. At Sirius Academy West - Thursday 31 Oct – 7.30pm Friday 1 Nov– 2pm, 7.30pm Saturday 2 Nov – 2pm, 7.30pm Sunday 3 Nov – 2pm BSL interpreted performances – Fri 1 Nov and Sat 2 Nov,...
2.00-5.00pm. Kids Halloween party, win a prize for best costume, win a prize for the best carved pumpkin. Buffet, Disco and party games. £10 per child under 2's and accompanying adult free. Dietary requirements can be catered for if told in advance. The Bell Hotel, 42 Market Place, Driffield, YO25 6AN Call for info 07548...
11.00am-3.00pm. The Prospect Centre is Hosting a Halloween fancy dress competition with a prizes, plus a Halloween Trail around the inside of the shopping centre where you can find free sweets to add to your free cauldron and history facts about the centre. Free face painting upstairs in the food court. Prospect Street, Hull, HU2...
4.00-6.00pm. Disco, cold treat buffet, pumpkin carving, biscuit decorating, Prizes for the best costume, Arts & Crafts plus lots more spooky fun and games to be had. £10 per child, or £7 if booked before 1st October. Under 2's are free! The Bike Cave, 41 Middle St N, Driffield YO25 6SS Call for info 01377...
4.00-6.30pm. Hot box, vampire trail, free pumpkin, tractor ride, visit the pumpkin patch, play. £7.95 for one child and one adult. Rand Farm Park, Rand, LN8 5NJ. 01673 858904
1.30-3.30pm. Your mini pumpkins can explore our spooky activities from sloppy spaghetti to gooey glue, your child can dig, pour and transfer to our spiders sand pit and gloopy jelly. Suitable from 6 months -5years. £3 child £2 adult Pay for your tickets at our reception or call 01482 625200 for more information. David Lloyd...
3.00-5.00pm. Disco, games, prizes and a few spooky treats. Only £2 per child with a gift for all. Fair Maid, Cottingham, Baynard Avenue. Call 01482 843848 for more info.
2.00pm & 6.00pm. The Panto of the Dead, Halloween Pantomime. Tickets are £4 each, call to book 01482 710100. The Freedom Centre Hull, 97 Preston Road, HU9 3QB
5.00-9.00pm. Come and join us for a fun-filled night on Halloween. There will be rodeo bull, kids rides, trampolines, stalls, food stalls, DJ with games etc. Brickmakers Arms, 57 -65 Walton street, HU3 6JB 07710 562667
1.00-2.30pm Halloween party for families with children aged 0-11 yrs. No need to book, just turn up on the day and enjoy spooky dancing, cooking, crafts, games and more. £1 per family. Costello Stadium, Anlaby Park Road North, Hull. Call 01482 305770 for info.
5pm. Buffet for the kids, Disco with a do, scary sweets, party games and prizes, prize for best dressed - just £4 per child, adults free! Payment for events required upon booking, book early to avoid disappointment as there are limited spaces. The Ferry Inn, Station Road, Brough HU15 1DY 01482 667340
Traditional Punch and Judy- Showtimes: 10.30, 11.30, 1.00, 2.30: A traditional Punch and Judy show performed by one of our brilliant Punch Professors provides great interactive popular entertainment for children and grown-ups. Adults will enjoy watching the children’s reactions and remember watching Mr Punch from their childhood. Watch out for the Crocodile! Come along to...
