Saturday, October 18 to Sunday November 2 – Cadbury’s World, Bournville, Birmingham.
Ghost And Ghouls.
Come in fancy dress to enter our competition. With our on site entertainment all holiday there will be a range of extra entertainment. From scary story telling to making your own Halloween craft as well jugglers, stilt walkers and walks and talks around Bournville village. Be brave and try our ghoulish menu in the restaurant. Adult, £13; child £9.95 (children aged four-15 inclusive). Under fours go free.
Telephone 0845 4503599

Friday, October 24 to Sunday, November 2 - West Midland Safari Park.
Out Of This World.
The safari Illuminations at West Midland Safari Park are being switched on every evening from Friday to Sunday to co-incide with half-term. There are more than 100 glowing animals and a new glow in the dark alien puppet show. Gates open at 5.30pm for safari Illuminations. Lights will be switched on at sunset. Last admission is at 8pm and amusement rides close at 9pm. The animal reserves will be closed throughout the event. Admission to Illuminations costs £5 per person. Children under three years are admitted free. Amusement rides extra. A multi-ride wristband costs £7.50 per person.

Saturday, October 25 – No 8 Community Arts Centre, Pershore.
Katy and the Nurgla (Pandora’s Box Theatre Company).
One little girl and one big sea monster have one big adventure. Price £4. Children aged three to six years.
Telephone 01386 555488.

Saturday, October 25 – St Peter’s Garden Centre, Worcester.
Autumn Harvest Mini Food Festival.
A family fun day out with the very best and finest food and drinks of the region. Includes children’s entertainment, face painting and pottery painting. Mr Doo the Solo Circus comedy juggling show will be entertaining all ages. Free admission and car parking.
Telephone 01905 357595.

Saturday, October 25 – Cripplegate Park, Worcester.
Autumn Festival/Workshops/ Orienteering in the Dark.
1pm to 7pm. The play rangers Fatima and Bridget will be promoting a play in Cripplegate Park and Brickfields Park where they will hold workshops. They will be making lanterns with the help of local school children. There will be a message tree where you can write your own message or poem. The lanterns will be lit and hung. Orienteering in the dark will take place later. Free.
Telephone 01905 421978.

Saturday, October 25 to November 2 – Witley Court, Worcester.
Pumpkin Trial.
Find the spooky clues around Witley Court and claim your free prize. Pumpkin Trial is free but an admission to Witley Court still applies.
Telephone 01299 896636.

Saturday, October 25 to Sunday, October 26 – Croome Park (NT), Worcester.
Pumpkins and Munchkins
. From noon. Pumpkin hunt around the park. Free admission for under 16s in fancy dress. £4.80.
Telephone 01905 371006.

Saturday, October 25 to Sunday November 2 – Hatton Country World, Warwick.
Pumpkin Week.
Free pumpkin for every child admission, plus daily carving competitions and lots of Halloween themed fun.
Telephone 01926 843411.

Saturday, October 25 to Sunday, November 2 – Ragley Hall, Alcester, Warwick.
Join us for a week of Halloween events and activities including a spooky treasure hunt, face painting and ghost stories. Adult, £8.50; child (five-16) £5.
Freephone 0800 0930290.

Monday, October 27- Friday, October 31 – Webbs of Wychbold Garden Centre.
Pumpkin Workshops.
More than 1,700 pumpkins for special hands-on pumpkin workshops every day from Monday to Friday from 11am-4pm. Children will be able to don an apron and scoop out a pumpkin ready for a Webbs’ staff member to carve a Halloween face. Tickets are £4 per child to include a pumpkin and battery tea light. Tickets can be bought on the day. For outdoor fun, a trail of hidden halloween pictures will lead youngsters on a path of discovery through the Riverside Gardens (10am-5pm). Other activities include free entertainment from Professor Pepperpot between 1pm and 4pm, face painting and fair rides, both with a small charge.

Monday 27 October – Palace Theatre, Redditch.
Claytime.
11am to noon and 2pm to 3pm. Claytime – a play with clay where the audience are invited to participate. Each Claytime is unique – creating its own world and characters and stories drawn directly from its young audience. This show is made with and for three to six years olds.
Telephone 01527 65203.

Tuesday, October 28 to Friday, October 31 – Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury Castle, Kidderminster.
Mist and Mayhem.
Seasonal crafts to make and enjoy. Price £2 to £4.
Telephone 01299 250416.

Tuesday, October 28 to Friday October 31 – Avoncroft Museum, Bromsgrove.
Half-Term Fun – The Big Draw!
10.30am-5pm. Normal admission prices. Get your pencils out and discover your artistic talents at Avoncroft Museum this week as part of The Big Draw.
Telephone 01527 831363 or 01527 831886.

Wednesday,Thursday and Friday, October 29, 30 and 31 – Worcester Art Workshop Half-Term Art Activities For Children.
Spook!
For five-11 years. Come to WAW to get creative and have lots of arty fun, imagining and making your very own masterpieces of spookiness. All materials provided. 10.30am – 12.30 (five-11s) £5.50 per session or £14.50 for all 3.
Call Worcester Arts Workshop on (01905) 21095 for a booking and registration form.

Wednesday, October 29 to Thursday, October 30 – Eastnor Pottery, Ledbury.
9.30am to 11am both days. A chance for young potters to work with professional ceramic artists. Experience hands on real clay with an exciting variety of making techniques. Workshops include either a go on the potter’s wheel or work with coloured slips. Prices £12 - £14.
Telephone 01531 633886.

Thursday, October 30 – Kidderminster Town Hall, Kidderminster.
Sleeping Beauty.
11am to 1.15pm. Bangers and Mash Theatre Company will be performing for children aged four to eight 8 years. Prices £2 to £4.
Telephone 01562 732158.

Thursday, October 30 and Friday, October 31 – Avoncroft Museum, Bromsgrove.
Halloween Trick or Treat.
6pm-7.30pm. £3 adults; £6 children. Walk among the ghosts and ghouls on the site and safely play Trick or Treat at the historic buildings. Admission by pre-booked tickets only.
Telephone 01527 831363 or 01527 831886.

Thursday, October 30 and Friday, October 31 – Avoncroft Museum, Bromsgrove.
A Night at the Museum.
8pm-9pm. £8 per ticket. Prepare to be scared as you join us for ghoulish ghost stories as you roam around the site. Unsuitable for children under 14. Pre-booking essential as limited spaces available.
Telephone 01527 831363 or 01527 831886.

Friday, October 31 – The Commandery, Worcester.
Halloween.
Two special ghost hunting events. Family fun from 6pm to 8pm. Adults only, 9pm to midnight. Please check the price with the venue.
Telephone 01905 361821.

Friday, October 31 – Perdiswell Blue Roof, Worcester.
Bluey Friday Night Club Halloween Fancy Dress. 11-to-13 year olds. £1.20 entrance fee.
Telephone 01905 451372.

Friday, October 31 – Kidderminster Library, Kidderminster.
Roald Dahl Puppet Making Workshop.
10am to noon. Calling all seven-to-11 year olds. Come and join us for lots of fun making your own puppet based on characters from Roald Dahl’s stories. Price £3.
Telephone 01562 824500.

Saturday, November 1 – Witley Court (EH), Worcester.
Halloween Fancy Dress Competition.
10am to 4pm. Join in the fun and spook us out. Prize for the best fancy dress costume (judging at 2pm). Under 16s only. Fancy dress competition free, admission fee to Witley Court still applies.
Telephone 01299 896636