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Here’s a round-up of the best places to pick pumpkins and visit spooky events and places - whether it's local, a bit further afield or even a theme park event, I've got you covered! I will be adding to this guide as and when new events get added to the website so be sure to check back!

And of course, there are a number of other guides underway so keep your eyes peeled:

• Local Fireworks Displays (coming soon)
• The Mum's Guide to Christmas in Dunstable (coming soon)

Pumpkin picking

Pumpkin & Squash Festival at The Pop Up Farm (Flamstead Junction 9)  
5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th - 31st October 10:30am - 5pm
Pick your own pumpkins and squash from our 12-acre patch. Enjoy lots of fun and interactive elements, explore our Red Shed and grab a bite to eat from The Pit Stop Cafe.
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The Secret Pumpkin Farm
5th, 6th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th-31st October 10:00am - 5pm
Get ready for another year of family fun at our pumpkin patch! We’ve grown a wide variety of pumpkins and gourds in our fields, perfect for your Halloween celebrations. Alongside pumpkin picking, we’ve got a range of exciting activities to entertain the whole family.
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Hitchin Lavender Pumpkin Patch
Sat 12th & Sun 13th October and Sat 19th - Thu 31st October 9am, 12pm, 3pm
Pick your own pumpkin from the Hitchin Lavender pumpkin patch! Dozens of different types of pumpkins and squashes grown on site! Halloween and seasonal photo opportunities and props. Perfect Autumnal day out! Dogs on leads are welcome!
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Crews Hill Pumpkin Patch 2024
19th - 31st October 10:00am - 5:30pm
Our pumpkin patch is no ordinary pumpkin patch, We have a daily prize for the best fancy dress costume, a wide range of pumpkins on display, a children's treasure hunt (with a prize on completion), and many more activities for all the family.
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Pumpkin Patch at Hat Gardens
Sat 26th October 10:00am - 4:00m
We're transforming Hat Gardens into a pumpkin patch for half term. Bring the kids to the town centre for a free day out - they'll love wheeling around mini barrows to pick their perfect pumpkin.
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Standalone Farm Pumpkin Patch
Sat 12th - Fri 1st November 10:30am - 3:30pm
We are thrilled to invite you to our very first pumpkin patch event! Stroll through our pumpkin patch and enjoy countless photo opportunities along the way. Explore a wide selection of pumpkins in various sizes, perfect for picking and picture-taking - be sure to tag us in your photos!
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Freaky Fun-Fest at Mead Open Farm
Sat 26th October - Sun 3rd November 10am - 5pm
Take a seat and be amazed at the Freaky Flamenco Fiesta Circus and journey through three wonderfully wacky Halloween mazes. Head to the Pumpkin Patch and pick a free pumpkin* then take part in our ghoulishly great Halloween hunt to win a special sweet surprise. Plus enjoy all the usual fun at the farm.
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Pumpkin Festival at Willows Activity Farm
19th, 20th, 25th - 31st October
Pick your pumpkin from Willow's Pumpkin Patch and enjoy a full programme of pumpkin-tastic fun!
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Halloween Themed Events 

Build-a-spooky-bear
31st October 11:00-12:00 / 12:30-1:30 / 2:00-3:00
This Halloween, bring home a friend that's frightfully fun and totally unique with Build-A-Spooky-Bear! Start by picking your bear, then choose from our range of Halloween costumes to make a one-of-a-kind spooky companion! Our Build-A-Spooky-Bear workshop will be led by a member of staff with juice and snacks provided!
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Half-term trail: Witchsnade's school of magic
Sat 26th October 2024 - Sun 3rd November 2024 10:am - 4:00pm
Last autumn, Witchsnade's magic was nearly gone, but thanks to the fun and laughter of children like you, her magic was restored and strengthened throughout the year. Now, she's ready to share her magical powers with you! Start by making your very own cauldron, and then follow our trail to master skills that take you one step closer to becoming a true witch or wizard!
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Halloween: after dark at Dunstable Downs
31st October 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Calling all goblins, ghouls, and ghosts! Get ready for a frighteningly fun Halloween evening as we invite you to explore Dunstable Downs after dark - perfect for the whole family.
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Halloween Code Breaker Trail at Houghton Hall Park
27th October 11:00am - 3:00pm
Houghton, the witch's cat is back, and on a mission to find the missing code to discover the final ingredient for his mistresses' magic potion which has been hidden in the park by the naughty Halloween ghost. With the aid of your magical spy glasses help him find the code then come back to the Visitors Centre to claim your prize, make your own potion and have fun with Halloween arts and crafts!
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Jumping Beans Autumn Stay & Play
Sun 20th October 9:45am
Come and join us for soft play, hot chocolates, crafts, messy play and more!!
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Flitwick Halloween Trail
Come join us on the Flitwick Halloween trail . Stops will be posted beginning of October on our Facebook page.
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Hocus Pocus Outdoor Cinema Spooktacular
12th October 5:30pm
Bring a blanket or camping chair, wrap up warm, and watch Hocus Pocus on a giant cinema screen under the stars!
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Orbital Spooktacular 2024 at Orbital Trampoline Park
25th, 26th & 31st October 7pm
Get ready for the ultimate Halloween party! Orbital Spooktacular brings you spine-chilling fun with live DJ sets, a pizza buffet, exciting games, and a fancy dress competition. Surrounded by bats, ghouls, and a full moon, this event will make your Halloween unforgettable.
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Spook Fest at Aldenham Country Park
Sat 12th - Sun 3rd November 9am - 4pm
Geared to families it is 'Spooky' rather than 'terrifying' and suitable for all ages. Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities.
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Cirquoise Halloween Spooktacular Circus Show at Frosts Garden Centre
Sat 26th October - Sun 3rd November 11am, 2pm & 4:30pm
Frosts welcome the brilliant Cirquoise spooktacular circus show to Woburn Sands this autumn. This child friendly show is an actioned pack one hour of circus shenanigans and incredible acts.
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Halloween Half-Term at Wrest Park
Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Wrest Park this half term. Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gruesome tasks then get ready for a Ghost Hunt through the grounds of Wrest Park - unravel the puzzles in our interactive shows, and see who in your family is brave enough to track down a ghost!
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Dame Dolly's Spooktacular Show at Luton Library Theatre
Tue 29th October 11am & 2pm
Dame Dolly is all ready for her Halloween show but disaster has struck as she doesn't have anyone to help her out with the show! I suppose you'll have to give her a Halloween helping hand! With her Halloween clipboard in hand Dame Dolly works her way through the show featuring plenty of audience participation (this does include the grown ups too!) and loads of spooky fun! 
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Artventurers Halloween special (Biggleswade)
Tons of paint, crafts and sensory play and some singing and dancing too!
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Fright Fiesta at Gullivers Land Theme Park Resort (Milton Keynes)
12th-13th, 19th-20th & 26th October - 2nd November 10:30am - 5pm
Join in the freaky festivities at Gulliver's this Halloween with Fright Fiesta - a lively, festival-style atmosphere brimming with colour, costumes, and music. Full of fun and surprises, a fabulous day out with friendly frights and eerie encounters.
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ChaChar Chimps Halloween Party
26th October 9:30 - 10:30, (NEW!!!) 28th October 10:15 - 11:15, 31st October 10:00-11:00 
A fun filled hour with classic Chimps songs and some spooky specials too!
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The Wacky Wizard & Watermill Witch at The Olde Watermill
30th October 9:45 - 3:45
Welcome to the laboratory, take your seats and sit back for some Halloween surprises. But don't get too comfortable you may have to help that Wacky Wizard and Witch.
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Charity Halloween Inflatable Session
27th October & 31st October 
Houghton Regis Leisure centre invites you to a Halloween Inflatable session with proceeds going to charity. Dress up for the occasion!
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Halloween Magic Show With Krisgar and Tricky Teddy
31st October, 2nd November 
Come and join Krisgar and Tricky Teddy for a spooky fun filled Halloween Magic Show. A family show with lots of laughs and magic along the way!
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Halloween Dance Camp
31st October 10-2
Get all dressed up and join us in the studio for spooky themed dances, crafts and fun!
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Pumpkin Carving
30th October 11am, 2pm, 4pm
Join us for a fun-filled Pumpkin Carving Event at Thorn Springs Care Home in partnership with the Bidwell West Community Association.
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Salty The Sea Monster's Haunted Halloween Puppet Show
1st November - Various time slots available to book from 9:45 - 3:30
Things are going thump and they can hear a bump making all the puppets jump. What is going on? Could it be a ghostly pirate or a haunted puppet booth, keep your eyes open you never know what's about.
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Halloween At Woodside Animal Farm
Sat 26th October 2024 - Fri 1st November 10 - 5
Lots of activities for the children to participate in included in the entry ticket price from witches and ghost hunt to making a spooky cookie. Theres prizes to be won for finding the golden pumpkin hidden around the farm!
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Spookfest Family Day
26th October 12pm - 4pm
Fun for the whole family. Facepainting, Hold an owl, Arts and Crafts, Biscuit decorating, Slime making and more.
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Kids Halloween Mache Pumpkin workshop at Hobby Craft
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Little City South Beds Halloween Special
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Opal Arts Halloween Art Workshop and Party

Halloween Themed Parties 

Halloween Party at Dunstablians rugby club
25th October from 6pm
Join us for a Spooky Halloween Party with gruesome games and spooky stories. There's something a little bit creepy for everyone.
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Children's Halloween UV glow in the dark party
28th and 28th October
The child tickets include - Disco, Party Games, Fancy Dress Competition & Dress the 'mummy'. Each child will receive 1x hotdog & juice, served half way through the party. There maybe a possibility for adults to purchase hotdogs too.
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Beecrofts Halloween Party
26th October from 7:30pm
Park your broomsticks outside, come along and have a fangtastic time. Fancy dress competition (optional)
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Haloween Party for Kids (Luton)
31st October 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween party for kids! Join us if you dare for a fun filled time!
Wear your best costume for a chance to win prizes!
Disco - Buffet - Treats - Prizes
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Family Halloween Party at Wing Village sports hall
Saturday 26th from 6pm
Join us for a spooktacular night of fun and frights! Dress up in your best costume and compete for prizes for the best-dressed adult and child.
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Happy Baby Wellness Pumpkin Party at Heath Village Barn
Saturday 19th October (NEW!!!) Tuesday 29th October
Two parties to choose from depending on the age of your child Baby Bumpkins Party for 0-18 month and Toddler Party for 18 months - 4 years
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Neon Party - Light the night 
31st October 6pm - 8pm
Come join us for an evening filled with **glow-in-the-dark** fun and excitement at our Neon Party. This Halloween alternative night is for children aged 3 to 12 years old.
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