Pumpkin picking, fancy dress, toffee apples, scary films, pumpkin spice – bloody everything and of course, Halloween…I feel like every year we are getting more “American” and wanting to celebrate this spooky holiday, and why not? It’s great fun! There are plenty of events on, from running from chainsaws in mazes to cuddling up to each other at night watching Hocus Pocus but with so much on, it’s hard to keep up, right? So, I put together this very handy Halloween guide for you all to find a lot of events in Birmingham and Beyond in one place! Just call me…Babenstein? (Insert akward face)
This blog will be updated weekly! and if you would like your event to be featured on here just let me know!
FUN ADULT EVENTS
LUNA SPRINGS SCARE MAZE
10th October to 2nd November 2024
Luna Springs presents MELTDOWN – Victors revenge part 2, Digbeth’s first Indoor Immersive Horror Experience. Dare to enter the realm of terror? Confront the horrors that await you in this nuclear plant meltdown and experience a horror maze like no other in Luna Springs in Digbeth. Tickets from £10.
THE CROWN HALLOWEN QUIZ NIGHT – DIGBETH
Wednesday 30th October from 7pm
Test your knowledge on all things Halloween, from classic horror to the history behind the spookiest holiday at The Crown pub in Digbeth. The Quiz starts at 7pm and tickets are £5pp
CASTLE AFTER DARK – WARWICK CASTLE
26th/27th/29th/30th October 2024
The castle courtyard transforms into a frightful festival of entertainment as you prepare for an evening you’ll never forget. There’s terror at every twist and turn across three thrilling scare attractions within the Castle and grounds. Tickets are from £23pp
ESCAPE LIVE – HORROR ROOMS!
Through out October
Escape live have some great and VERY SCARY escape rooms that are great to experience with your loved ones! Whether its escaping the Jack The Ripper or piecing together clues to help Amy escape Room 13! You’ll be in for a right scare!
COFFINS, CATACOMBS AND COMBWORKS WITH COFFIN WORKS
Thursday 31st October and Thursday 2nd November 2023
Experience a taster tour of the award-winning Coffin Works Museum, an exclusive trip inside Warstone Lane Catacombs and then on to Arch 13, one of the Jewellery Quarter’s trendiest spots, to finish with a signature seasonal cocktail. Event starts at 6pm and tickets are £30.
PUMPKIN HOLLOW AT HATTON COUNTRY WORLD
Open every Saturday EVENING throughout October
Pick Pumpkins under the glow of the moon, adventure through Hattons creepy cabins and, though they can’t promise it won’t get a bit tricky with the residents there, treat yourself to a cheeky pint or a creepy cocktail in their bar and enjoy live music.You can also combine Pumpkin Hollow with their Spooky Drive-In Cinema and watch a hair-raising movie like Scream!
ALTON TOWERS SCAREFEST
7TH,8TH, & 13TH – 31ST OCTOBER 2023
As the nights get longer, Scarefest beckons. On October’s spookiest dates, tiptoe into Alton Towers Resort for all sorts of creepy scares and shocks as its award-winning Scarefest returns for 2023 with live entertainment for all ages and our award-winning spooktacular scare experiences for the bravest of souls. Open until 9pm each day daring guests can face our head-spinning, hair-raising rides and attractions in darkness including Wicker Man and The Smiler!
HALLOWEEN WORKSHOPS
CANDLE AND COCKTAIL WORKSHOP AT KILO ZIRO
26TH OCTOBER 2023 FROM 6.30PM – 8.30PM
During the workshop, you will learn the basics of candle making with Ellas Magical Garden: how to choose the right wicks, waxes, and oils, as well as how to use your creativity by adding your own colours and fragrances to make something special for your own home or as a gift. You will be able to make a scented (or unscented) candle in an upcycled jar and decorate it with autumnal flowers, leaves, and spices! While you wait for your candle to set, Kilo Ziro will teach you how to make a fantastic autumnal cocktail from pumpkin waste in the second part of their workshop! Tickets are £43.
SPOOKY COMIC BOOK WORKSHOP AT SAREHOLE MILL
WEDNESDAY 1ST NOVEMBER
Celebrate Halloween at Sarehole Mill with their spooky fantasy comic book workshop.This two hour session will begin with a brief tour of the Sarehole Mill grounds as you hear a few spooky stories about the local area. They’ll then guide you through the fundamentals of story telling and comic book techniques that will help you tell your own unique and engaging story. Theme your story for Halloween, what spooky tales can you come up with? Use collage, watercolour and ink to create vibrant and exciting pictures to imagine impossible and fantastic worlds and adventures. All materials provided and your creations are yours to take home at the end of the workshop. This workshop is for 7-15 year olds. £7 per ticket.
RYMANS PUMPKINS WORKSHOPS
THROUGHOUT OCTOBER 2023
Rymans have a great variety of spooky workshops for you to enjoy and get creative this Season! From flower design to Halloween swag bag block workshops! Check them all out below.
CHECK OUT RYMANS HALLOWEEN WORKSHOPS HERE
ADULT HALLOWEEN PARTIES AND GIGS
THE OLD CROWNS 90s + 00s HALLOWEEN PARTY
SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2024 – FROM 7PM
Get ready to throw it back in style! The Old Crown in Digbeth is hosting a 90’s & Noughties party, so dust off those iconic Y2K outfits and head down to Digbeth’s Oldest Haunt for an epic night of nostalgia! DJ Shaun Walsh will be dropping all your favorite throwback hits to get your zombie feet moving, while DJ Ross Carley kicks off the night with killer beats! Grab your tickets now and start planning your outfit—there’s a prize for the best get-up!
EIGHTY EIGHT MILES – BACK TO THE 80’S HALLOWEEN PARTY- AT THE NIGHT OWL
FRIDAY 13TH OCTOBER – FROM 7PM
EIGHTY EIGHT MILES (Back to the 80s) Halloween Party at The Nightowl in Digbeth! Join The Nightowl as they go back to the 80’s on Friday 13th October from 7pm throwing the ultimate 80s bash With special guests such as Leah Wilcox, Overpass DJ Set, Genevieve Miles and so many more.
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THE DEADSHOTS VS THE FRENZIES: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL AT THE ACTRESS AND BISHOP
FRIDAY 27TH OCTOBER 2023 FROM 7PM – 11PM
It’s double trouble at The Actress & Bishop with two great bands putting on a spooktaculer Halloween bash! Brummie legends The Frenzies are bringing their wild rock’n’roll surf and rockabilly to The Actress. The Frenzies have been a scene favourite for many years, their talent & energy is unmatched! The Deadshots are a young, raw rockabilly 4 piece based in Worcestershire. Having played up and down the country, shared stages with some of the UK’s big acts on the rocking scene and being locked down for far too long, they are ready to bring their high energy show to Birmingham.
BONGOS BINGO HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
SATURDAY 28TH OCTOBER FROM 12.30-2PM
Bongo Bingo’s are putting on a Spooky daytime bash! Head to Dale End and play a raucous round of the game with the chance to win epic prizes and money. Along with a bustling atmosphere and cool venue, you and your pals can look forward to a scary soundtrack, cheesy singalongs and show-stopping dance offs. Tickets are from £12
THE FLAPPER HALLOWEEN PARTY
SATURDAY 28TH OCTOBER 2023 FROM 8PM
The Flappers renowned Halloween Fancy Dress Party returns this year, taking place on the night of Saturday, October 28th, from 8 PM to 2 AM. They’re giving it a fresh twist with a complete makeover, featuring brand-new decorations, exciting themes, and a significant addition: TWO ROOMS OF MUSIC! Yes, you heard that correctly – they’re opening up their downstairs venue, complete with a DJ and absolutely FABULOUS decorations, so prepare to join The Flapper for a thrilling undead disco.
TRICK OR TREAT AT DROPSHOT
SATURDAY 28TH OCTOBER 2023 FROM 10PM – 3AM
Get ready to celebrate Halloween in spooktacular style this year! Kick&Play is taking over Dropshot Digbeth on Saturday, October 28th, 2023, from 10pm to 3am for a Halloween bash you won’t want to miss. This 23+ event is costume-only, so get your fangs and creative costumes ready for a night of thrills and chills. Join Dropshot for an incredible DJ lineup, spooky games, exciting giveaways, a costume parade, and trick-or-treat stations that will keep the Halloween spirit alive all night long.
HALLOWEEN SILENT DISCO AT MILLENNIUM POINT
SATURDAY 28TH OCTOBER FROM 7.30PM
Grab your dancing shoes, put your Halloween costume on, and prepare to watch 3 DJs battle it out to the Monster Mash. Back by popular demand, our Silent Disco night will be a night to remember so grab your friends, hit the dancefloor and enjoy everything Millennium Point has to offer. Millennium Point have teamed up with silent disco experts Silent Noize, to give you the best music throughout the night. Tickets are £12
THE NIGHTOWL “A NIGHTMARE ON TRINITY STREET” HALLOWEEN PARTY
Prepare for a spine-tingling night of nostalgia and frights at The Night Owl’s legendary Halloween bash! Join The Nightowl on Saturday, October 28th, for “A Nightmare On Trinity Street: An 80s Horror Halloween Party.” Every town has an Elm Street, and this is theirs! Expect hair-raising tunes with DJs spinning 80s horror movie soundtracks and alternative 80s hits, spine-chilling props, captivating visuals, and so much more. Dress to impress, and you might just win a prize for the best 80s Halloween costume. Grab your early bird tickets for £6 or secure your spot in advance for £8—more tickets available at the door if you dare! It’s going to be a night you won’t soon forget.
OKTOBERFEST EVENTS
LUNA SPRINGS OKTOBERFEST
30th September – 14th October 2023
It’s BIG, it’s BAD, it’s gonna be ZEHR WILD – dust off your lederhosen and celebrate OKTOBERFEST with Luna Springs!For three weeks They will be bringing you the ultimate Oktoberfest vibes with incredible Bavarian decor, a sh*t-load of steins and their funky Bavarian band playing all the bangers with a brassy twist – promising to have you singing, spinning, and stomping on the tables.Tickets are £10 per person and includes a welcome stein and entry from 8pm – close.
ALBERT SCHLOSS OKTOBERFEST
16TH SEPTEMBER – 3RD OCTOBER 2023
The spectacular Oktoberfest celebrations at Albert’s Schloss in Birmingham go beyond its renowned bier palace, cook haus, and bakery. They also offer an array of magnificent live entertainment options to get you in the mood for Oktoberfest!
SEASONAL MARKETS OKTOBERFEST AT THE BOND
SATURDAY 7TH OCTOBER 2023 FROM 12PM
Prepare for a mouthwatering celebration featuring delicious food, refreshing drinks, and a lively atmosphere. Whether you’re a devoted foodie, a beer aficionado, or simply someone who loves a good time, the Oktoberfest Food Fest guarantees an unforgettable experience for all. The event will showcase the best of Birmingham’s vibrant street food scene, with carefully curated food stalls such as Nanny Bills, Fat Snags, Yardbirds, That’s Mature, Filthy Butties, Kebab Cartel, Surf & Slice, and Baked in Brick. Together, they’ll present an irresistible menu full of Oktoberfest specials, from sizzling bratwursts to delectable chicken schnitzels and everything in between. This festival promises to take you on a delicious journey that will satisfy even the most discerning palate.
But that’s not all! The Oktoberfest Food Fest will also host a beer hall, featuring an impressive lineup of German beers that perfectly complement the mouthwatering Oktoberfest-themed food. So, raise your stein and immerse yourself in the spirit of Oktoberfest as you discover new and exciting flavours.
BIERKELLER OKTOBERFEST
From September – 28th october 2023
Get ready for a fantastic time filled with beer and Bavarian cheer at Birmingham Bierkeller! Their bar is hosting an incredible Oktoberfest celebration every Saturday until October 28th. That’s six whole weeks of lederhosen, steins, and non-stop fun! Experience a unique Bierkeller twist on traditional Oompah-inspired songs and games, enjoy live music, and dance the night away at our late-night afterparty that keeps going until the early hours! Join them for an unforgettable Oktoberfest experience
DIGBETH OKTOBERFEST AT THE OLD CROWN
11th and 18th October from 6pm to late
For two weeks, the festivities will take over Birmingham’s oldest pub, The Old Crown. Don your Dirndl and Lederhosen and join The Crown for a night of live music, entertainment, and party games with live performances, authentic Oktoberfest beer from Paulaner Brauerei München, delicious German food, and a fully decorated Oktoberfest venue. Group bookings are available, email alex@theoldcrown.com to find out more.
CHILDREN AND FAMILY EVENTS
THINKTANK HALLOWEEN EVENTS – BIRMINGHAM
30TH SEPTEMBER – 4TH NOVEMBER 2023
Thinktank have a great selection of spooky events for your children to enjoy this Halloween. From spooky object handling, crafts and shows, to their annual Spooky Science Family Night.
CHECK OUT THINKTANK EVENTS HERE
SEALIFE CENTRE BIRMINGHAM – ASCARIUM TRICKS OR TREATS
FROM 8TH OCTOBER TO 5TH NOVEMBER 2023
Follow an immersive trail to help the witches and warlocks find their missing potion ingredients and discover some of the spookiest creatures of the sea as you explore our underwater world! Make your way to the Witch’s lair where they will cast their spell to open the treasure chest revealing a special reward!
CADBURY WORLD – FREDDOS SPOOKTACULAR STAGE SHOW
21ST OCTOBER – 5TH NOVEMBER 2023
Families can experience a stage show, choc-full of tricks and treats this Halloween. In the spookiest live stage show in town, be entertained by Freddo the Frog in his frightful Spooktacular. Expect ghoulish games, spooky songs and some devilish dancing. This ‘Fangtastic’ Family Fun Show is not to be missed.
BRICK OR TREAT:MONSTER PARTY
30TH SEPTEMBER – 5TH NOVEMBER 2023
This October bring your little monsters to LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Birmingham and get into the spirit at the ultimate Halloween adventure! There are so many fang-tastic activities to sink your teeth into as well as two awesome rides, lots of LEGO build & play zones and a 4D cinema experience at the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground!
BEASTS AND MYTHICAL CREATURES AT BIRMINGHAM BOTANICAL GARDENS
28TH – 31ST OCTOBER 2023
Get ready for magical surprises this Halloween half-term as you adventure through Birmingham Botanical Gardens and encounter interactive beasts, fairies, trolls, wizards and more! This family-friendly event is a memorable experience suitable for all ages, tickets are available now.
STRAWBERRY FARM HALLOWEEN KIDS PARTY
31ST OCTOBER FROM 5PM
Dizzy Kizzy Discos is back this Halloween Halfterm at Strawberry Fields with her fantastic spooky silent disco/games/competitions/treats and Strawberry Fields is bringing a Halloween themed buffet for the children to enjoy.Kizzy has confirmed 3/4 yr olds are able to book they may need parental assistance with headsets. Fancy dress is of course welcome but not essential. Strawberry Fields Bar and Pizza oven will be open for any parents attending. Please note children must be accompanied by an adult and stay onsite during the party.
RAVER TOTS HALLOWEEN PARTY
OCTOBER 8TH 2023 FROM 4PM
Why not treat your children to an exciting indoor family dance party showcasing house, garage, and drum and bass beats? This event will feature talented dancers, captivating performers, a cascade of bubbles, thrilling confetti blasts, mesmerizing multi-coloured lasers, entertaining parachute games, and creative face painting.Mark your calendars for the festivities, set to kick off at 4 pm on October 8th at Zumhof Biergarten. It’s an experience your kids won’t want to miss!
DRAYTON MANOR HALLOWEEN EVENTS
FROM 28TH OCTOBER TO 5TH NOVEMBER 2023
Experience spine-chilling thrills this Halloween as you venture into the eerie Haunted Manor at Drayton Manor. Prepare yourself for live entertainment, hauntingly spooky trails, and unforgettable moments.As the sun sets and darkness envelops the park, brace yourself for spine-tingling scares that will send shivers down your spine. Enjoy heart-pounding rides under the cloak of night, while a live DJ provides a chilling soundtrack to your evening. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to savor special spooky food and drinks that will add a sinister twist to your dining experience. To cap off each night of terror, a spectacular fireworks finale will light up the skies, leaving you with lasting memories of this hauntingly good time. Mark your calendar for this unforgettable experience, running from October 28th to November 5th. Don’t miss the chance to brave the Haunted Manor at Drayton Manor this Halloween season.
HALLOWEEN EVENTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
DIGBETH HALLOWEEN OPEN DAY
SATURDAY 28TH OCTOBER 2023 – MIDDAY TO 6PM
Zellig presents in collaboration with Digbeth Estate “DIGBETH HALLOWEEN OPEN DAY” – showcasing everything Digbeth! Sample a little bit of Digbeth in and around Gibb Street from midday till 6 pm. With live music presented by Punch Records and Simmerdown Festival, an Arts Fair from Digbeth Arts Space, local pop-ups, exclusive offers, street food and more! This event is free!
PUMPKIN FLOTILLA AT SAREHOLE MILL
FRIDAY 27TH – SUNDAY 29TH OCTOBER 2023
See the Sarehole Pumpkins float on the mill pond as the light fades in this magical Halloween event. Fun, family friendly performances which celebrate the wonderful history of Sarehole Mill and the magical spookiness of the Halloween season awaits you! Great fun for the whole family!
KINGS HEATH ARTISAN MARKET
8TH OCTOBER 2023 FROM 10AM – 3PM
Kings Heath Artisan Market is back on 8th October on York Road in Kings Heath. Expect a lot of fantastic Independent makers, Artists and Producers all in Kings Heath! There is sure to be a few Spooky suprises along the way!
READ MORE ABOUT THE KINGS HEATH ARTISAN MARKET HERE
HAUNTED BIRMINGHAM CITY EXPLORATION GAME
VARIOUS DATES THROUGHOUT OCTOBER
Explore the most frightful places in Birmingham, with their stories of restless spirits, cruel murders and menacing ghouls. Follow step-by-step instructions to reach the next place, solve the clue and get a creepy story. Find out the real life stories of dreadful events and people who lived in these places. The perfect experience to do with a friend. Fight the fright and get the clues right. Children aged 15 and under can play free of charge with the purchase of an adult ticket
THE BIG BIRMINGHAM BAKE
OCTOBER 2ND TO 6TH NOVEMBER 2023
This Halloween bakers will learn how to create the PEEK-A-BOO Cake. You’ll be having a monstrous amount of fun making buttercream and mischievous fondant decorations to adorn your four layer, delicious cake.
WEST MIDLANDS SAFARI PARK SPOOKY SPECTACULAR
21ST TO 5TH NOVEMBER 2023
West Midlands Safari Park will be putting on some great spooky activities for the whole family to enjoy such as pumpkin picking, a spooky magic show, rides, safari and more. Bookings are advised!
HALLOWEEN NIGHTS AT BLACK COUNTRY MUSEUM
Saturday 26, Sunday 27, Wednesday 30 and Thursday 31 October
Prepare to be spooked as the Museum opens its doors to little devils and ghouls! Bring the whole family along to enjoy a night of trick or treats around their historic shops and houses and experience thrilling street entertainment.
HALLOWEEN FARM AT CATTOWS FARM
28th September to 31st October 2024
The whole of October Cattows Farm will be transforming into a HALLOWEEN FARM! Enjoy the UK’s best Pick Your Own Pumpkin Experience with over 300,000 Pumpkins of all colours, shapes & sizes plus spooky experiences such as haunted maze, trick or treat street, the lost fantasy world and more.
SEVERN TRENT VALLEY – GHOST TRAIN
Saturday 26, Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st October
Are you brave enough to ride the Ghost Train? There will be tricks, treats and fun for the whole family as you start your night of frights at Kidderminster Station, before boarding the train into your reserved seats for a ride out into the night. Scary characters sneak through the train’s corridors as you pass through haunted stations to Arley – but will you make it back alive?
THE HAUNTED CASTLE A WARWICK CASTLE
26th October to 3rd November 2024
With over 15 live shows and attractions, explore a thousand years of spooktacular history and enjoy October half-term family fun at Warwick Castle.
PUMPKIN PICKING
LOWER DRAYTON FARM – STAFFORDSHIRE
BAB ABOUT TOWN 