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Open the map →On now until Sun 1 Nov · Venues across Exmoor National Park
Varies: book each eventAges All ages (some talks for older children)
The festival's 10th year: more than 70 stargazing, night walk and wildlife events across Exmoor, including children's arts and crafts and an art competition for under-16s. See the programme and book each event.
🌐 Their website ↗On now until Sun 1 Nov · RHS Garden Rosemoor, Great Torrington EX38 8PH
Garden admission: ages 5–16 £6, under 5s free (cheaper online)Ages All ages
Halloween half term in the garden: an interactive trail of spooky, poisonous and legendary plants, Halloween crafts, theatre, and animal encounters from Really Wild Learning.
On now until Fri 30 Oct · Quince Honey Farm, Aller Cross, South Molton
Normal admissionAges All ages
Apple mill and press demonstrations, have a go at extracting and tasting honey, Halloween candle rolling, creepy-crawly encounters, tractor rides and crafts. Dog-friendly.
🌐 Their website ↗On now until Sat 31 Oct · 10:00–16:00 · Weston Farm, East Knowstone, South Molton EX36 4ED (just off the A361)
Free entry: pay for the pumpkins you pickAges All ages
Pick your own pumpkins, plus pumpkin carving, feeding the pigs, meeting the farm animals, farm machinery, photo spots and face painting. Undercover barn if it rains, hot food on site and free cold drinks for children. Wear boots.
🌐 Their website ↗On now until Sun 1 Nov · 10:00–16:00 · Arlington Court, Arlington (National Trust)
Normal admission (free for National Trust members)Ages All ages
Collect a trail sheet at reception and spot the scarecrows made by local schools, community groups and volunteers (this year's theme is animals). The grounds are decorated for autumn, with a harvest display in the house.
🌐 Their website ↗On now until Sun 1 Nov · 10:00–17:00 · The Big Sheep, Abbotsham, near Bideford
Paid entry (cheaper booked online); pumpkin to carve £3Ages All ages
Pick and carve a pumpkin, fancy dress prizes, Monster Glow Parties, live animal shows, thrilling and gentle rides, jumping pillows, indoor play and the undercover animal barn. Check the website for Glow Party days.
🌐 Their website ↗Sat, 24 Oct 2026 · 14:00 · The Plough Arts Centre, 9–11 Fore Street, Great Torrington EX38 8HQ
£8.50, under 18s £6Ages All ages
Halloween family film (91 minutes). The Farmer wrecks the flock's pumpkin patch, Shaun turns mad scientist to fix it, and a beast roams the woods. Also showing Fri 30 Oct, and with a dance party on Sat 31 Oct.
🌐 Their website ↗Sun, 25 Oct 2026 · 10:30–12:00 · Meet at Mill Rock, Woolacombe
Free, no bookingAges All ages
Monthly beach clean with headphones and a silent disco. Gloves, litter pickers and bags provided; dress for the weather. The disco only goes ahead if the weather allows.
🌐 Their website ↗Mon 26 Oct – Wed 28 Oct · Quince Honey Farm, Aller Cross, South Molton
See websiteAges All ages
Tramp around the patch and choose your perfect pumpkin for Halloween, with plenty of photo spots. Runs alongside the Apple & Honey Harvest.
🌐 Their website ↗Tue, 27 Oct 2026 · Barnstaple Library
See TicketSourceAges 5–11 (our guess)
Decorate bats, spiders, leaves, potion bottles and spell book shapes, then write a Halloween poem, a book review, a fact about a spooky animal or a scary joke. Check TicketSource for the time and to book.
🌐 Their website ↗Wed 28 Oct – Tue 3 Nov · Exmoor Zoo, Bratton Fleming
Normal zoo entryAges All ages
The zoo's yearly Halloween celebration over half term. See the zoo's website for each day's activities.
🌐 Their website ↗Wed, 28 Oct 2026 · 10:30 · The Plough Arts Centre, 9–11 Fore Street, Great Torrington EX38 8HQ
£5Ages 7+
Learn to turn your ideas into comic strips with Kev Sutherland, who has written and drawn for the Beano, Doctor Who and Marvel. Two sessions: 10.30am and 2pm.
🌐 Their website ↗Wed, 28 Oct 2026 · 14:00 · Queen's Theatre, Boutport Street, Barnstaple
Children £18, adults from £20 (listed as sold out)Ages 3+
Family Halloween show with comedy, Halloween hits, ultraviolet puppetry, magic and lots of audience participation (1 hour 40 minutes plus an interval).
🌐 Their website ↗Thu, 29 Oct 2026 · Ilfracombe Library
See TicketSourceAges 5–11
The same puppet show and pine marten puppet workshop as at Barnstaple Library that afternoon. Check TicketSource for the Ilfracombe time and to book.
🌐 Their website ↗Thu, 29 Oct 2026 · 10:00–15:00 · Morte Point, Woolacombe
FreeAges 6+
Fun, hands-on volunteering day with the National Trust rangers on the headland. Check the National Trust page for where to meet and what to bring.
🌐 Their website ↗Thu, 29 Oct 2026 · 14:30–16:30 · Barnstaple Library
See TicketSourceAges 5–11
Strange, silly and magical puppet show inspired by the Two Moors Pine Marten Project, then a workshop making a dancing pine marten puppet from paper and card. Children must come with a grown-up.
🌐 Their website ↗Thu 29 Oct – Fri 30 Oct · 17:00–20:00 · Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway, The Esplanade, Lynmouth (bottom) and Lee Road, Lynton (top)
Normal fares: adults £3.90, ages 4–15 £2.40, under 4s freeAges All ages
The railway and the track sides lit with colour-changing lights for an evening ride. No booking: just turn up between 5pm and 8pm. Dogs welcome, and the Cliff Top Café is open.
🌐 Their website ↗Fri, 30 Oct 2026 · 11:00–15:00 · Arlington Court, Arlington (National Trust)
Normal admission (free for National Trust members)Ages All ages
Family day in the garden with autumn harvest activities and crafts, including whittling and marshmallow roasting, plus the community scarecrow trail.
🌐 Their website ↗Fri, 30 Oct 2026 · 11:00–12:00 · The Plough Arts Centre, 9–11 Fore Street, Great Torrington EX38 8HQ
£20Ages 5–11 (our guess)
Watch swirling mists and bubbling experiments, then make your own smoking Halloween potion with real dry ice and a gravity-defying bat to take home (60 minutes).
🌐 Their website ↗Fri, 30 Oct 2026 · 14:00 · The Plough Arts Centre, 9–11 Fore Street, Great Torrington EX38 8HQ
£8.50, under 18s £6Ages All ages
Halloween family film (91 minutes). The Farmer wrecks the flock's pumpkin patch, Shaun turns mad scientist to fix it, and a beast roams the woods.
🌐 Their website ↗Sat, 31 Oct 2026 · 14:30–17:30 · The Plough Arts Centre, 9–11 Fore Street, Great Torrington EX38 8HQ
£8, under 18s £6Ages All ages
Come in costume (or a Halloween onesie) for Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom at 2.30pm, then a spooky disco with lights and haze from 4pm. Nothing scary.
🌐 Their website ↗Sat, 31 Oct 2026 · 18:00–21:00 · Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway, The Esplanade, Lynmouth (bottom) and Lee Road, Lynton (top)
Normal fares: adults £3.90, ages 4–15 £2.40, under 4s freeAges All ages
Ride through the railway's darker past by flickering candlelight, with eerie smoke, haunting sounds, live actors and zombie drivers. No booking: just turn up. The Cliff Top Café is open afterwards.
🌐 Their website ↗Wed 4 Nov – Tue 1 Dec · Exmoor Zoo, Bratton Fleming
Half price with an EX postcode (Marwood is EX31)Ages All ages
Half-price entry for anyone with an EX postcode: bring a driving licence to show it. Can't be combined with other offers, family tickets, online bookings or Tesco vouchers.
🌐 Their website ↗Thu, 5 Nov 2026 · 16:30–20:30 · The Big Sheep, Abbotsham, near Bideford
Book in advance (individual tickets, picnic tables or VIP pods)Ages All ages
Fire shows in the arena (5.15, 5.45 and 6.15pm), music from 5pm, the bonfire lit at 6.45pm and the main fireworks at 7.30pm. All tickets must be booked ahead. Free park and ride from Atlantic Village (first come, first served).
🌐 Their website ↗Fri 20 Nov – Sun 22 Nov · RHS Garden Rosemoor, Great Torrington EX38 8PH
Garden admissionAges All ages
Christmas gifts and festive food from local artists, makers and producers.
🌐 Their website ↗Sat, 21 Nov 2026 · The Plough Arts Centre, 9–11 Fore Street, Great Torrington EX38 8HQ
See websiteAges All ages
An evening celebrating dance across Devon, with performers of all ages and abilities: ballet, belly dancing, contemporary, tap, jazz, musical theatre, ballroom and more. Check the website for times.
🌐 Their website ↗Sat 21 Nov – Sun 3 Jan · 10:00–16:00 · Arlington Court, Arlington (National Trust)
Normal admission (free for National Trust members)Ages All ages
The house dressed for Christmas, inspired by much-loved children's classics, plus decorated gardens and grounds. Father Christmas visits on some weekends in December: see the National Trust page.
🌐 Their website ↗Sat 21 Nov – Wed 6 Jan · 10:00–16:00 · Arlington Court, Arlington (National Trust)
Normal admission (free for National Trust members)Ages All ages
Outdoor trail: spin the wheel at each stop to choose your character, face challenges and decide how your story ends.
🌐 Their website ↗Sun, 29 Nov 2026 · 10:30–12:00 · Meet at Mill Rock, Woolacombe
Free, no bookingAges All ages
Monthly beach clean with headphones and a silent disco. Gloves, litter pickers and bags provided; dress for the weather. The disco only goes ahead if the weather allows.
🌐 Their website ↗Sat 12 Dec – Sun 3 Jan · Queen's Theatre, Boutport Street, Barnstaple
From £13.50Ages 5+
This year's panto, with a social-media twist: Kluane Saunders, Ollie Butt, Joy Tan and Tom Capper star. Relaxed performance on Sun 20 Dec. Many dates are already selling out. Box office 01271 316523.
🌐 Their website ↗Thu, 24 Dec 2026 · 10:30–12:00 · Meet at Mill Rock, Woolacombe
Free, no bookingAges All ages
Christmas Eve beach clean with headphones and a silent disco. Gloves, litter pickers and bags provided; dress for the weather. The disco only goes ahead if the weather allows.
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