Halloween adventures and family-friendly attractions to historic castles and seasonal treats, Birmingham and the surrounding West Midlands have plenty to keep the whole family entertained. Whether you’re looking for a fright-filled day out, a fun family experience or somewhere special to enjoy a Halloween-inspired afternoon tea, we’ve rounded up some of the best things to do this October half term – with Park Regis Birmingham providing the perfect base for your autumn city break.
Halloween Nights at the Black Country Living Museum
Amazing for the whole family, the Black Country Living Museum Halloween Nights has a cauldron full of tricks and treats waiting for you this Halloween! Explore the historic streets, shops, and houses with lots of haunting entertainment ready to spook you around every corner. Enjoy spooky shows, roaming characters and plenty of eerie entertainment, from the Scare Maze at Lenches & Folkes Park and animal encounters at St James’ School to ghostly tales around Jerushah Green. Little ones can also dance the night away at the Halloween disco, while the family capture booth offers the perfect opportunity to snap some spooky memories.
Warwick Castle Halloween Events for October half-term
Visit the West Midland’s most historical landmark. Within its walls as old as time, you can delve into its thousands of years’ worth of history and haunting true tales this Halloween.
‘The Haunted Castle’, invites you for haunting half-term fun from the 24th October – 1st November 2026. Creep around live shows and attractions such as the Silent Scarecrow Disco, the Haunted Hollows, check into the Spirit Hotel where you’ll encounter guests who checked in but never check out… stop by the Witches of Warwick Live for a coven of cackles and mischief, and join The Grave Diggers for some morbid comedy.
Tickets: from £22 per person.
The castle’s after dusk event, ‘Castle After Dark’, is a festival-themed evening event which will feature a silent disco, step beyond the threshold of the supernatural Other Side, haunted hollows, as well as local street food & drink stalls. Dates available to book are from 24th October, 29th – 31st October 2026 from 6pm.
Tickets: from £27 per person.
Outdoor Cinemas
Grab a camping chair, cosy blankets, and an evening picnic this October half-term in Birmingham! Throughout the month of October, there will be outdoor cinemas dotted about the midlands showing Halloween favourites such as, Nightmare Before Christmas & Hocus Pocus! Book your tickets for a fun and unique autumn activity here in Birmingham.
Spooky Spectacular at West Midlands Safari Park
For a wild Halloween adventure, head to West Midlands Safari Park for its Spooky Spectacular, running from 10 October to 1 November 2026. Families can enjoy a packed programme of spooky entertainment, including Patch’s Pumpkin Party, monster walkabouts with Frankie and Mitzy, a Movie Monsters trail and the atmospheric Torchlight Tours: Dino Quest. There are also Halloween crafts, themed decorations, pumpkin photo opportunities and selected theme park rides in the dark, making it a fun-filled day out for the whole family.
Stourbridge Scare Maze for Halloween 2026
Get your fright fix at the multiple award-winning Scare Maze this Halloween! Winners of the UK’s scariest Scare Maze for three years running between 2023-2025, brace yourself and others for an evening of crippling fear. Taking you on a high-intensity journey across several horror-themed environments all under one roof, split over 3 floors, you will navigate tight spaces, stairs and crawl spaces, all whilst being subjected to to intense live actor interactions, jump scares and special effects! Ready or not? Book here.
Halloween Afternoon Tea at Park Regis Birmingham launching this October half-term 2026
The spookiest Afternoon Tea in Birmingham will be returning this October half term to be gorged on by your little ghouls! This will be available from October 24th to November 1st, and it’s all treats, no tricks – details soon to be confirmed! Watch this space.
Keep your eyes peeled on our socials for upcoming announcements.
Pumpkin Picking in and around Birmingham
It’s time to find the best pick of the patch! Pumpkin picking has become increasingly popular here in the UK in recent years – and for good reason. It’s the perfect wholesome outdoor activity for all the family. Squeeze on your wellies, argue over who gets to man the wheelbarrow, and trundle across fields to find your perfect picks. Some patches even grow white, pink, and grey pumpkins! Then once you bundle them home, it’s time to choose which you will carve a Jack-o’-lantern out of them, and which ones to cook into a seasonal dish – perhaps a pumpkin pie or pumpkin soup!
Some of our favourite local picks here in Birmingham are:
