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: 

North Lincolnshire

Nottinghamshire

Rotherham

Barnsley

If anything is missing from this page, please email [email protected] and we will add the details.

Autumn Lights is a spectacular touring firework fiesta taking place across various UK cities in October and November 2024. This family-friendly event features two mesmerizing firework displays choreographed to music from around the world.
The event promises an evening filled with entertainment, including live performances by dance duo Phats & Small, known for their hit “Turn Around,” and  the evening compered by award winning DJ Ryan Swain.
Visitors can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with walkabout entertainers, fire-eaters, and the captivating LED drummers, Spark. The event also boasts a family funfair, offering a variety of rides and attractions for all ages1. Street food stalls and bars will be available, serving a range of delicious options to satisfy every palate.
Autumn Lights will be held in several locations, including Norfolk, Lincoln, Leeds, York, and Sheffield. Each venue will host the event from 4 PM to 9 PM, with firework displays scheduled for 7.40 PM  and the grand finale at 9.00  PM. Ticket prices are £12.99 per adult and £5.99 for Children aged 2-16 online with tickets on the gate priced at £15 per adult and £8 per child.
Are you planning to attend one of these events? If so use discount code MUMBLER20 to save 20% on tickets.
Find out more & book here: www.autumnlights.co.uk

📅 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


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Boston Park Farm: Halloween!

 

The city’s best firework display returns on Friday, November 1 2024 at the Eco-Power Stadium.

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


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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;

  • Woodland Witches in the Enchanted Forest (Playing mystical games with each!)
  • 5 Huge Adventure Playgrounds
  • Magical Maze- find all of the ingredients a young wizard or witch could need for potion making
  • Free Pumpkin from the Pumkin Patch
  • Woodland Cafe
  • Playhive Pizzeria
  • Monster Masquerade Ball including a craft (4pp)
  • Zombie Laser (£5.50pp)
  • Playhive fixed time (added cost)
  • Playhive Anytime (Added Cost)

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Saturday 26th Oct – Sunday 3rd Nov 2024

Get ready for a fun family day out at Harrogate Indoor Funfair @ The Great Yorkshire Showground.

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


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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

Armthorpe Fireworks Display

Monday 4th November 2024 at Briar Road Playing Field.

  • Fireworks start at 7pm
  • Robinsons Funfair
  • Free Climbing wall
  • Hot Food & refreshments.

Askern Fireworks Spectacular

Friday 1st November 2024 from 6pm

  • Free Entry
  • Fairground
  • Firework Display

Located at Askern Events field (behind Askern Lake)

Barnby Dun and Kirk Sandall Community Bonfire and Fireworks

Saturday 2nd November 2024 from 5pm

  • Gates open at 5pm
  • bonfire lit at 6.30pm
  • Firework display at 8pm

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.

Cantley Bonfire & Fireworks

Saturday 2nd November 2024 gates open 5.30pm

  • Bonfire lit at 6.30pm
  • Fireworks start 7.00pm
  • Hot Dogs, burgers, drinks
  • Sweets
  • Tombola

Tickets £5 adult £2.50 under 14’s, tickets must be purchased online before the event.

58th Scout Group

Phoenix Centre, DN4 6FN

Curious Kids Town: Halloween

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

Diddlytots: Perfect Pumpkin Picnic

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

 

Diddy Explorers – Room on the Broom

29th October 2024 – 9.30am

Halloween Special  interactive storytelling Session.

Finningley Village Hall

 

 

Equine Dreams of Bawtry

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

Firework Display and Bonfire – Lawn Tennis Club

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

Halloween Half Term at Brodsworth Hall

26th October -3rd November 10am – 4pm

  • A ghoulishly good day out for all the family.
  • Solve the spooky clues to find your way around the trail.
  • Spooky stories with a Victorian undertaker.

 

Book online at English Heritage

 

Halloween Party

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

Kids Halloween Party – The Maple Tree

27th October 2024 from 5pm

Get ready for a fang-tastic night of dancing, games and halloween fun.

Call The Maple Tree 01302 572633

North Yorkshire Moors Railway – October Half Term

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.

Spooky Halloween Fun

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

Spooky Spectacular Fireworks Night – Doncaster Racecourse

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

The Big Boo Bash – Play Valley Doncaster

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.

The Deep

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

The Ghost Ships of Doncaster

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

Tropical Butterfly House: Halloween

19th October- 3rd November 2024

  • Join Majestic Morpho to learn all his wizard tips and tricks.
  • broomstick training.
  • School of curious animals show
  • fancy dress competition

Woodsetts Road, North Anston, Sheffield, S25 4EQ

Wheatley Hills RUFC Fireworks and Bonfire

2nd November  2024 6pm

Annual bonfire and fireworks extravaganza will take place at 7pm.

01302 781472

 

 

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