From fear-filled festivities to crafty excursions to the local library, there's plenty to keep the kids busy over the half-term holiday.
Farms across the county are hosting pumpkin picking events. Pictured: Andrew Davies from Little Wytheford FarmOctober half-term can be frightening for all sorts of reasons – spooky season aside, it's a wonder what to do with the kids as the weather turns and the nights draw in.
From pumpkin picking to spooky stories and curling up with cats to watch a movie in Shrewsbury, you don't have to look far from home for inspiration - here are some of our selections. Booking is required for some of the events we've included, so be sure to check online or contact the venue for more information.. Halloween craft events are planned for all over the county including Much Wenlock, Church Stretton and Oswestry libraries. Shrewsbury Library will also be hosting an exotic animal experience. The team at Market Drayton are hosting a Halloween party with a fancy dress parade on the big day. For more information visit.
. 'Potions and Notions' is a daytime drop in event that will be running from October 21 to November 5 from 11am to 3pm. Kids will be able to conjure up spooktacular clay creations to hold their imaginary potions and spells. With the help of demonstrators, they will make unique containers from air dry clay, which they can take home and will be able to paint a few days later. Standard entry fees apply with an additional charge of £2 or free to 'Pass Plus' holders.
. This year sees the return of the haunting Nightmare Island, an attraction not for the faint-hearted, the immersive horror experience promises to strike fear into even the most seasoned of fear-lovers. For the slightly younger, or those not-so-brave, the first of two new events will see a second maze on Spooky Island, set to be filled with unexpected twists and turns speckled with slightly smaller frights.
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