Doncaster half term dates are: Monday 28th October 2024, schools re-open on Monday 4th November 2024
For more information, see the Doncaster Council school Academic Year Calendar here.
Some schools with a DN postcode fall within other local government areas and have slightly different dates for Autumn Half term:
If anything is missing from this page, please email [email protected] and we will add the details.
📅 30th October 12pm – 3.00pm
Come join us for a magical fun day at the Bentley Pavilion for our Princess & Pirate Disco event! Dress up as your favourite princess 👑 or swashbuckling pirate 🏴☠️ and dance the night away. There will be music, games, and plenty of fun. Inflatables, face painting, book hunt and free prizes.
Register online for FREE tickets here.
Fancy dress encouraged 🏴☠️
📍 Bentley Pavilion, Askern Road Bentley DN5 0HU
Family Halloween Disco: 26th October 2024, 4-7pm: Dress up in your spookiest outfits and join us for a family-friendly Halloween disco! Dance, carve pumpkins, enjoy face painting (extra charge), and chase through the maize by torchlight to find hidden pumpkins. Tip: Don’t forget to bring your own torch for the maze!
Tickets are selling fast, book yours here
Boston Park Farm, Bawtry Road, Hatfield Woodhouse, Doncaster DN7 6DS. 01302 844818. Visit their website here, or follow them on facebook here.
Gates for this vibrant display open at 5pm. The sky will be lit up with the children’s display at 6:30pm followed by the main show at 8:45pm.
Standard entry is £5 on the day, £3 in advance.
Stadium Way, Doncaster, DN4 5JW
Open every October weekend and daily 26 October- 3 November 2024
Join us for fang-tastic fun with some of the spookiest Halloween events in Yorkshire – with a wide range of parties and adventures available when Stockeld Park comes alive for the Autumn Half Term (with a free pumpkin up to October 31st for every paying child)!
The Halloween Adventure includes;
Morning sessions 10am-1pm, afternoon 2pm-5pm.
With jaw-dropping rides and amazing inflatables for all ages, Harrogate Indoor Funfair offers all the fun of the fair in an indoor, climate-controlled and family-friendly environment.
A huge inflatable obstacle course is coming to Harrogate for the first time later this month after being added to the line-up for Indoor Funfair.
The 200ft long course, Lava Zone, was enjoyed by thousands on a recent tour of the UK, and joins a range of fairground rides for the event at Yorkshire Event Centre this half-term.
There is also a cafe and baby changing facilities for families on-site.
Tickets on the door will be limited. We recommend booking online to avoid disappointment.
*Quieter session will be held on Sunday 27th October at 10am
Mon 28th Oct- Blood & Gore FX Makeup 🧟♀️
Join us for a thrilling and immersive Blood & Gore FX Makeup Camp, where you’ll dive into the captivating world of special effects makeup! This six-hour hands-on workshop is designed for beginners looking to enhance their skills in creating realistic and striking horror effects.
Tues 29th Oct- Freaky Forest School 🦇
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at our Freaky Forest School Camp! This six-hour outdoor experience is designed for kids and teens who are ready to explore the enchanting and mysterious world of the forest while learning about nature in a fun and engaging way. Don’t forget, its Halloween so you can bring your costumes!
Wed 30th Oct- Ceramic Ghost Decoupage 🕷
Unleash your creativity at our Ceramic Ghost Decoupage Camp! This spook-tacular six-hour workshop is perfect for artists of all skill levels who want to explore the fun and fascinating world of decoupage while creating unique ceramic ghost decorations for the upcoming season.
Thurs 31st Oct- The Bad Dream Before Yuletide 👻
Get ready for a whimsical and spooky adventure at The Bad Dream Before Yuletide Camp! This enchanting six-hour experience is perfect for kids and teens eager to immerse themselves in a world of fun, creativity, and holiday spirit, inspired by the magic of the season. Join us for an unforgettable day packed with games, movies, music, crafts, costume making, and face painting!
Fri 1st Nov – Trick or Treat Bakery 🎃
Get ready for a sweet and spooky adventure at our Trick or Treat Bakery Camp! Designed for young bakers and aspiring chefs, this fun-filled camp invites kids to unleash their creativity in the kitchen while preparing delicious treats in the spirit of Halloween.
Places extremely limited so find out more & book here! journey-education-tutoring.classforkids.io
Journey Education Camps are at Oak Tree Lodge, Woodhill Park, Tickhill Road, Baby, Doncaster DN4 8QN
Monday 4th November 2024 at Briar Road Playing Field.
Friday 1st November 2024 from 6pm
Located at Askern Events field (behind Askern Lake)
Saturday 2nd November 2024 from 5pm
There will also be a fun fair, raffle, and tombola along with street food and a sweet stall.
£2 adults, £1 children under 12, pay on the gate.
Saturday 2nd November 2024 gates open 5.30pm
Tickets £5 adult £2.50 under 14’s, tickets must be purchased online before the event.
58th Scout Group
Phoenix Centre, DN4 6FN
31st October 2024
The Curious Cauldron – Potions Laboratory
28th October 2024
Scary Pizza Making and Ice “Scream” Factory
Visit our website to book.
Bankside Works, Lumley Street, Sheffield, S4 7ZJ
31st October 2024 from 11- 1pm
Spooky childrens story , sensory fun, disco, lots of spooky fun and a gift to take home.
Suitable for 0-4 years. Book your tickets on www.diddlytots.com
Cavendish Court, Doncaster
29th October 2024 – 9.30am
Halloween Special interactive storytelling Session.
Finningley Village Hall
27th October 2024 from 10am- 4pm
Access our pumpkin field and choose a pumpkin, feed and pet some of our furry friends in the petting area, take a haunted pony ride and take part in an alpaca handling experience. Ziggy the Zebra will be available for selfies too!
£10 per ticket age 2- 11. Adults and over 11s £5. Under 2s free.
2 Bawtry Road, Tickhill, Doncaster
2nd November 2024, 6pm onwards
Bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm and fireworks will begin at 7.45pm
Outdoor bar and food outlets
Tickets available from the clubhouse
01302 536134
26th October -3rd November 10am – 4pm
Book online at English Heritage
27th October 2024 from 2pm- 4pm
Join us Cura-Care’s annual Halloween party
Tickets are £5 and include food,apple bobbing,disco and party games.
01302 830543
27th October 2024 from 5pm
Get ready for a fang-tastic night of dancing, games and halloween fun.
Call The Maple Tree 01302 572633
26th October to 1st November 2024
Join us for a spooktacular half-term packed with magical family activities. Kids Go Free (0-15). Create Halloween memories at the NYMR with thrilling events at our stations which are sure to enchant any young witch or wizard.
Pickering Station Park Street Pickering YO18 7AJ
T: 01751 472508.
31st October 2024 from 11am- 3pm
FREE family activities including crafts, treats and pumpkin carving (donations welcome)
In the walled garden of St. Catherine’s House, Woodfield Park, Tickhill Road, DN4 8QP
Sunday 3rd November 2024 from 3pm
Our Spooky Spectacular is fun for all the family, here is the rundown
Spooky Colouring 3.00 – 7.30pm
Fairground Rides 3.00 – 8.00pm
Kids Disco 4.00 – 7.00pm
Visit the website for tickets and more details
Saturday 26th October and Wednesday 30th October
Creepy cocktail on arrival,skele-fun games and a monster meal box for each child.
visit our website to book your tickets.
19th October- 3rd November 2024 from daily from 11am – 4pm
Lets get glowing event – Discover the deep sea world of bioluminescence.
“The Glow Show” running daily 11am, 1pm, and 3pm
Head to our craft corner to have your face painted
This event is included in standard ticket entry, no additional booking is required. Pre-booking is highly recommended during school holiday periods.
Tower Street, Hull, HU1 4BG
26th October 2024 from 6:30- 9pm
Charity Boat Parade
Our Frightful Floatilla is a fantastic event for people of all ages in Doncaster. Get ready for a magical display of creativity, awesome costumes and full-on Halloween spirit that’ll get everyone in the mood for some spooky fun!
6:30pm – The boats will set sail from Long Sandall
7pm – They will pass through Barnby Dun
9pm- They will arrive at New Inn Stainforth
19th October- 3rd November 2024
Woodsetts Road, North Anston, Sheffield, S25 4EQ
2nd November 2024 6pm
Annual bonfire and fireworks extravaganza will take place at 7pm.
01302 781472