What's On and Things To Do This Weekend In Nottinghamshire - Friday 17th - Sunday 19th October

We’ve rounded up our top 5 things to do in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire this weekend. 

We’ve rounded up our top 5 things to do in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire this weekend. Take your pick of unique events and activities that this brilliant city has to offer.

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There are many more things to do and explore on our full What’s On Calendar such as interesting exhibitions, tours, and fun outdoor activities. Browse today and find the perfect activity or experience to enjoy this weekend.

1. Mayhem Film Festival

Thursday 16 – Sunday 19 October 2025 I Broadway Cinema I Tickets available online

Mayhem Film Festival will return to Broadway, Nottingham on 16 - 19 October 2025 to showcase the best in international horror, sci-fi and cult cinema, and celebrate its 21st edition. The full line up of events and movies can be found at the link here Following on from last year's edition that saw the UK Premieres of Bertrand Mandico's She Is Conann, Franck Khalfoun's Night of the Hunted and Thomas Sainsbury's Loop Track, the team is excited to be back to present the best in genre cinema and a milestone in the festival's history.

2. Sundown Adventures at Go Ape!

Saturday 18 October 2025 – continuing until Sunday 9 November I Go Ape, Sherwood Pines I Tickets available online

Looking for something fun-filled, action-packed and adventurous this autumn? Back for 2025, Sundown Adventures makes a return to Sherwood Pines Forest Park, Nottinghamshire. Experience tree top thrills in a whole new light for a limited time between 18th October and 9th November. The ultimate adventure with epic forest views under the night sky. 

3. Pumpkin Fest at Manor Farm Park and Woodlands

Opening Saturday 18 October – Sunday 2 November 2025 I Manor Farm Park and Woodlands I 10am - 5pm daily I Entry fees apply

Join Manor Farm Park for Halloween fun on the farm this October half term! Gather the whole family for an action-packed day on the farm. With pumpkins and magical mischief, it’s autumn fun at its very best! From 18th to 31st October 2025, step into our undercover pumpkin patch and collect your perfect pumpkin rain or shine, it’s all ready for you to enjoy.

4. Halloween Outdoor Cinema at Wollaton Hall

Friday 17 - Sunday 19 October 2025 I Wollaton Hall & Deer Park I Tickets available online

Adventure Cinema brings thrilling outdoor cinema experiences this Halloween. Bring a blanket or camping chair, wrap up warm, and watch classic Halloween films on a giant cinema screen under the stars!  Friday – Scary Movie (18), Saturday – Hocus Pocus (PG), Sunday – Beetlejuice (12)

5. Hockley Hustle

Sunday 19 October 2025 I Various locations around the city I General admission £15 – Tickets available online

Hockley Hustle brings 400 artists to 50 venues dotted around the streets of Hockley for a day of live music, raising money for local charities. There’s no better way to get a snapshot of the vibrancy of a city and the health of its music scene than picking up a wristband to catch as many of the homegrown local acts on the bill as possible. With cultural producers and promoters across Nottingham invited to curate a festival stage, the bill is full of fresh talent, new collaborations and established artists on top of their game.