Whether you’re visiting Cornwall or live locally, there are plenty of ways to keep the kids entertained this October half-term. Families can dive into spooky puppet stories at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, follow pumpkin trails at Healeys Cyder Farm, or join Zog and the Flying Doctors on a magical adventure at the Eden Project.
You can also enjoy tales of magic and myth at Trelissick, get up close with hands-on creepy-crawly encounters at Paradise Park, and explore spooky trails through the grounds of Wheal Martyn.
Here’s some of the best October family days out in Cornwall, running throughout the half-term holidays. Dates and opening times may vary, so visitors are advised to check attraction websites before visiting.
We’ll continue to update this page as more events are announced, so do keep checking back for the latest information.
Experience a unique, hands-on creepy crawly animal workshop with Zoolab
A brand new children’s trail for October half term at Trebah Garden
Come and play at our monthly multi-sensory sessions for under 5s.
Pick up your free trail sheet from Visitor Welcome and then explore the gardens to see how many swashbuckling scarecrows you can spot this October half-term.
To celebrate Mars: War and Peace at Truro Cathedral, embark on a Mars mission of your own this half term! A free family trail stretches across two galleries at the museum, plus enjoy crafting activities and […]
Spooky Halloween at Screech Owl Sanctuary – 31st October! Get ready for a hauntingly fun day! Come in your spookiest fancy dress, enjoy creepy crawly talks, and be amazed by our thrilling flying display. All […]
Halloween arrives at Newquay Zoo with Spooky Zooquay! Join us for a spooky week of family fun including a Poo trail, scarecrows and spooky hands-on workshops
Epic outdoor adventure childcare and family days out this October Half Term!
This October half term, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is the ultimate family adventure! Meet seals, puffins, and pups on their road to recovery, enjoy woodland walks, interactive exhibits, and take part in the Seal Pup Rescue trail.
Fancy a Halloween evening swim? A chance to howl at the moon, wear something spooky and enjoy a chilly dip or a warming float! The evening starts at 6.30pm, with 2 Cold Pool and 2 […]
This October half term, Bodmin Railway invites you to step back in time—and into the shadows—for a frightfully fun family day out at our Steam & Scream event! Spooky Steam Adventures Await! Our charming 1950s […]
Looking for Cornwall’s ultimate autumn adventure? Visit Camel Creek for their Pumpkin Fest, filled with pumpkins, cosy autumn vibes, family-friendly frights, and endless fun! Pull on your wellies and pop down to the pumpkin patch […]
Imagine, play and make with Leap then Look in the October half term holidays
This Halloween, experience PK Porthcurno like never before. For the very first time, our atmospheric WW2 underground bunker will be transformed into a spooky, interactive experience for all the family.
There’s fun for all the family at Trengwainton this October half term, with lots of autumn-inspired activities to try with room to explore and play.
Wonderful wildlife, fantastic indoor play, daily events and special appearances by ‘Mark’s Ark’ with entertaining, interactive, hands-on creepy crawly and photo-friendly wildlife encounters (please check website for dates).
Whether you are a novice or a fully-fledged cydermaker, nothing beats the experience of pressing your own grown apples at Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm.
Join us between 11 October – 2 November to take part in our Autumn trail. Explore the house and gardens, while searching for mystical and magical creatures. £3 per trail (includes a prize). Standard entry […]
Follow the trail around Wheal Martyn to discover all of the spooky sprites’ hiding places. Each sprite will reveal a clue for your activity sheet!
Sat 25 October – Sun 2 November, 10am-5pm Cornish legend comes alive this October half term as Dark Cornwall create an immersive journey through the magic and myths of Cornwall along the winding paths of […]
Take flight on a whimsical quest filled with potions, pumpkins, and playful challenges at every turn, exclusively at Eden from 25 October – 2 November.
This Halloween, Healeys invites visitors to its popular pumpkin patch event.
Join in with spooky shadow puppet stories and songs at National Maritime Museum Cornwall this October Half Term.
Visit the National Maritime Museum Cornwall out of hours for Halloween if you dare! Ghoulishly good fun awaits.
