October Half Term Events

OCTOBER HALF TERM EVENTS 2021

This October half term in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire is packed with fantastic events for everyone to enjoy, whether you’re looking for a staycation destination for a family getaway while the kids are off school or a fun-filled day out to banish the boredom. Don’t forget to check out our Twitter and Facebook for regular news and updates, or browse our pages Things to do for under £10 and Things to do on rainy days for lots more ideas. 

All events featured here are scheduled to go ahead as planned at the time of publication, with social distancing and hygiene measures in place to keep everyone safe. We’ll do our best to keep this page up to date, but we recommend planning ahead and checking with individual venues before you visit for changes in coronavirus restrictions which may impact on your visit.  

Now that half term is upon us, no more working ‘9-5’ in the words of Mrs Dolly Parton. Head to the Theatre Royal and watch this iconic smash hit musical. Then travel back in time to the Jurassic Period at Thoresby Park with Dino Kingdom as the dinosaurs from these times will be brought back to life!

This Halloween don’t be tricked by Notts Maize Maze as there is lurking something spooky, something evil within the maze. Can you make it through The Labyrinth – Corn Evil? Don’t forget to check out the Condemned – A Halloween Special at The National Justice Museum and walk in the footsteps of those sentenced to death here, followed by a fright night within the walls of the dark eerie Gaol cells.

If you're feeling more for a sweet treat then head to The Frights of Abraham, as the Good Witch of the West has invited children of all ages, to enjoy the tasty Halloween treats you can choose from. See the bright enchanting witch’s grotto and the colourful sea of scarecrow displays feel like a witch by riding the cable car. Or stay indoors and watch Shazia Mirza latest show Coconut at The Glee Club. This show will have you laughing out loud as she recaps the past 12 months and all of its craziness. If partying is more your cup of tea, then Detonate Halloween – In The Arena! Is the place to be! With headline performances from Sub Focus, Shy FX and many more to be announced, it’ll be a night to remember.

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If you’re looking for low cost activities there’s lots of fun to be had at Stonebridge City Farm, a little slice of the country in the heart of the city. Entry is free and there’re lots of cute critters to meet, from sheep and goats to bunnies and guinea pigs. Or for a deceptively educational but still fun-filled outing Green's Windmill and Science Centre, a restored and working 19th Century tower mill, has a brilliant science centre dedicated to mathematical physicist George Green where they can experiment with light, electricity and magnetism. It’s free to enter but to ensure social distancing can be maintained tickets must be booked online in advance.

If you want to encourage them away from their ever-present screens and out into nature take them to the legendary Sherwood Forest where they can walk in the footsteps of folklore hero Robin Hood, visit his hideout the mighty major oak and have a go at archery.

Whatever you get up to, we hope you have a fantastic time over half term. For more ideas about what's happening in Nottinghamshire over the next week, scroll through our What's On listings below, or follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.