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Epic Studios, NR3 1JD
October 21st, 2pm-4pm
Following an amazing debut event we return to Epic Tv Studios!
World renowned DJ`s Nookie + DJ Trax will be playing `grown up` oldschool dance music to the family ravers. Live Percussionist Paul Fistfunk Crowley will also be performing on stage.
The event will feature themed crafts, giant balloons, glitter cannons, bubble machine, club lighting (no strobes), face painting stall and the BFLF famous parachute dance. Fancy dress – Sailing The Seven Seas!
These parties sell out fast. ‘Reliably excellent’ – the Guardian, ‘magical…credible music’ – Time Out, 2014 – 2018 Best Family Event – National Family Arts Festival Awards’
Family fun for the post-rave generation of parents. Helping parents be responsibly irresponsible since 2013.
life’ – 6 year old BFLF attendee ‘Makes me glad I had children’ – BFLF regular
For families with younger children (8s and under) though older siblings are welcome. Adults are not admitted unless accompanied by a child. Each event is stewarded and risk assessed in advance. Music is monitored an played at a safe level for younger ears.
DANCE, LAUGH, CRAFT AND GET DAFT – see you on the dance floor Norwich! 🙂
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31st October – 10.30-11.20am Limelight Studios, NR3 2HY
1pm SOLD OUT 2.10pm-3pm Lingwood Village Hall, NR13 4AZ
Our spookily themed Mini Cookies workshop is perfect for the pre schooler who loves to cook.
Join us for a fun packed, halloween themed session where we will be carving spooky faces into peppers before stuffing them and we’ll make witches hats from my homemade biscuits which can be enjoyed with a glass of bats blood punch as we sit round and listen to our topical book of the day, Room On A Broom.
The cost of the session is £8.00
To book a place for your little witches and wizards contact Carol on 07786271227 or email info@cookieskitchen.co.uk
Junior Cookies (5-10 years) and Creative Cooks (10-16 years)
The workshops will be on Tuesday 23rd October from 10am-1pm at City Academy Norwich.
🎃 Both age groups will be making delightful Halloween themed recipes to take home.
🧙♀️ Our Junior Cookies can look forward to making witches fingers, marshmallow brains and mummified sausages
👻 Our Creative Cooks will be making ghostly pumpkin cake, Hubble bubble pumpkin pots and pumpkin seed rolls
As these are our first Norwich workshops there is a special introductory price of £25.
To book a place for your budding young chef please either DM Cookies Kitchen, email info@cookieskitchen.co.uk or call Carol on 07786271227
Norwich Theatre Royal, NR2 1RL
Friday 26th Oct (2pm-4.30pm) and Saturday 27th Oct (11am, 2pm, 4.30pm)
Norwich Theatre Royal audiences are invited to grab their compasses and head off on an adventure into the age of the dinosaurs on October 26 & 27.
Dinosaur World, which visited Norwich last August, is an interactive show for all the family – everyone aged three-plus – as they join intrepid explorer Miranda to cross unchartered territories and discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs, including every child’s favourite flesh-eating giant the Tyrannosaurus Rex, as well as a Giraffatitan, Microraptor, Segnosaurus and Triceratops.
Direct from a hugely successful West End summer season, the show is onits third UK tour this autumn, delivering an entertaining and educational live experience that promises to delight the whole family. Each performance is followed by a post-show meet and greet where audience members have the opportunity to see some of the dinosaurs up close and in person.
The show uses stunning puppetry to bring these remarkably life-like creatures to the stage hosted by Miranda, daughter of palaeontologists, who grew up surrounded by dinosaurs on a far-away island off the coast of South America.
Website
Contact 01603 630000
Dinosaur Adventure, Lenwade, Norwich, NR9 5JW
18-28th October, 2018, 9.30am-5pm
October Half Term is Halloween at Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure and Dippy and his spooky friends have given the entire park a trick or treat make over with a Day of the dead theme. Dippy’s Spooky fun zone, Dippy’s Spooky Maze and Halloween crafts in the Secret Animal Garden, complete the spooky trail and claim your magical medal.
New for 2018 we are opening Mayhem Monster Manor, in groups you will be able to explore the Manor and meet some of the friendlier inhabitants. Come along in your best fancy dress to maybe win a prize, or just come along to join Dippy in his fun and give him a high five.
Halloween Days at Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure promises to be a spooky-tastic day out!
Join us for some spooky science with our Halloween Specials classes!
Saturday Nov 3rd at Eaton Park Community Centre
£7.50
10 am – 10.40 am (age 3 – 5 years 11 months)
11 am – 11.40 am (age 3 – 5 years 11 months)
To book please visit our website
or email norwich@miniprofessors.co.uk
24th October to 31st October 2018
intu Chapelfield
Join us for ghoulish games, spooky storytelling around a witch’s cauldron and a zombie walking monster class.
Check out our retailers’ putrid pumpkin designs and vote for your favourite on Facebook.
After such a massive response the last few years, we’re bringing the Big Trick or Treat back. We know lots of things can prevent you from taking your little monsters out on Halloween, so we’ve made it easy. Grab one of our pumpkin buckets and enjoy sweet treats in a safe (and warm) enviroment.
Join us on Wednesday 31 October from 3pm until 6pm for an evening of fun and free trick or treating as your little ones are invited to find all retailers and their devilish delights.
What will you dress up as?
Will you be a wicked witch or a ghostly ghoul? Come dressed up for the occasion and collect your bucket from lower ground mall outside Boots on 31 October at 3pm. Voluntary donations will all go to East Anglia’s Children’s Hospice (EACH).
Please note, buckets will be issued on a first come, first serve basis so arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Make this half term a spook-tacular one with intu Chapelfield. Visit us, it you dare…
BeWILDerwood, Horning Road, Hoveton, NR12 8JW
Our most famous, fabulous, fantastical event of the year is back… and this year the Twiggles are adding even more magic to the woods than ever before!
Have the best day exploring the magical woodland, meeting the BeWILDerbats and seeing the spooky decorations in the park. It’s a treat, not a trick, running WILD through tree houses and zipping on wobbly wires at BeWILDerwood!
But make sure you stay for dusk, that’s when the real fun begins! BeWILDerwood will glow in a magical light extravaganza. See the woods in a whole new light, as all the inhabitants come out celebrate our glorious glowing lantern parade!
Get creative in our Big Hat and craft a beautiful lantern for a Slitheriegrub to live in, which will guide your way through the dusty gloam. Wear your best spooky costumes and visit our Face Painting Pavilion (all inclooosive of course!) to make sure you look truly spooktacular!
Snagglefang is writing his best joke yet, he can’t wait for you to hear it!
Contact 01692 633033 for more information.
Banham Zoo, Kenninghall Road, Banham, Norfolk, NR16 2HE
Saturday 20th to Sunday 28th October 2018
50 myths, mistakes and misconceptions
“I think you will find…”
“Well I never knew…’
Just some things you may say after coming to the Zoo!
Contact 01953 887771 for more information.
Broads Tours, The Bridge, Wroxham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8RX
Join Broads Tours this October Half Term to explore the magic of the Broads National Park, where Kids Go Free! Your skipper will give a live commentary explaining the origins of the Broads, whilst pointing out the local wildlife and other points of interest. Children are welcome free of charge, maximum of 2 children per fare paying adult
£9.00 per adult, children go free, maximum 2 children free for every fare paying adult
Saturday 20th October – Sunday 28th October 2018 inclusive
Departure Times: 11:30 and 14:00
Duration: 1½ hours.
Contact 01603 782207 for more information.
Saturday 27th October 2018
Deer’s Glade, White Post Road, Hanworth, NR11 7HN Norwich
Charity Bonfire Night & Fireworks Display celebrating Guy Fawkes, 27th October 2018. Charity – ‘About with Friends’
Gates Open – 6pm
Candelit Procession – 6.30pm
Firelit – 7pm
Fireworks – 7.30pm
During October Half-term:
Kids eat for £1 at Prezzo
Kids eat FREE at Jamie’s Italian
Bradmoor Woods, West Norfolk
Saturday 27th 1pm to 7pm
Sunday 28th 12pm to 6pm
Adults £9; Children £8; Under 3 s free [note all activities are for children 3 aged and up only]
The Real Halloween 2018 is on 27 and 28 October – be sure to make a date in your diary for this very different Halloween event: non-plastic and in the spirit of the original, traditional Halloween celebrating nature in autumn.
Contact 01328 710165
Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, Dereham, Norfolk
21st October 2018, 9am-5pm
Join us for our early openings at the Museum aimed at children who have autism and other needs, along with their families, carers and siblings. You are welcome to bring anything that will you make you more comfortable such as assistance dogs, ear defenders or toys. Projections and noises in the museum galleries will be off until 11am to allow you to enjoy the galleries in a quiet environment.
We hope you will stay with us after this time to explore the site. Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse closes at 5pm. Tickets are free but must be pre-booked.
Contact 01362 860563
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, School Road, South Walsham, Norwich NR13 6DZ
18th-28th October, 2018
Family event: Forage for an acorn in our woodland garden then squirrel it away in a recycled pot using Fairhaven leaf soil to grow your very own oak tree. Included in garden entry. Free to members. No need to book.
Contact 01603 270449 for more information.
Saturday 27th October
Barford and Wramplingham Village Hall
Gates: 5.30pm
Fireworks: 7pm
Optional Fancy Dress, BBQ, Bar, Apple bobbing, Tombola, Raffle, children’s crafts and much more.
Adults £5
10-16 year £2
Under 10s free.
Tuesday 23rd October
Castle Mall – 11am-3pm
Robot Rumpus – part of Norwich Science Festival 2018
Join us for a day packed full of robot fun!
FREE storytelling, crafts, competitions and lots more!
Meet & Greet
Meet Ro:Bot the life size walking, talking robot! Appearances at 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm.
Robot Testing
Help the Kastle Kids team to test some robotic toys and learn about how they work.
Storytelling
Join us the hear popular children’s books ‘Robot Rumpus’ and ‘No-Bot The Robot With No Bottom!’
Craft workshop
Join the Kastle Kids team to make your very own walking robot out of card! Plus decorate a robot mask.
Find us in the Kastle Kids room.
White House Farm, Blue Boar Lane, NR7 8SB
25-27th October 2018
PUMPKIN POTIONS!
Woodland Halloween Storytelling Event…
A magical, outdoor woodland storytelling event aimed at younger children aged approx 2 – 7 years (although older children are absolutely welcome too!). Lots of family friendly, nature inspired magic. No gory horror!
PRICING & BOOKING INFO:
Dates: 25th – 27th Oct
Times: 10.00am – 11.30am, 12.00pm – 1.30pm & 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Holkham, Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1AB
Thursday 25th – Sunday 28th October, 10am-5pm
Hall closes at 4pm
Holkham’s Halloween Whodunnit
Our Murder Mystery Adventure – Fun for all the Family
Tickets:
Holkham Hall, Field to Fork Experience and Walled Garden: Adult: £16.00, Child (2-16 years incl.): £8, Family (2 adults and up to 3 children 2-16 years incl.): £44.00.
Field to Fork Experience and Walled Garden: Adult: £7.50, Child (2-16 years incl.): £3.75, Family: (2 adults and up to 3 children 2-16 years incl.): £21.00.
Buy tickets online to save 10% off these prices.
Additional charges for face painting and pumpkin carving.
Norwich Castle
18-27th October 2018 (excluding Sunday)
Join us for a magical half-term! Make Healing Potions and Patronus Charms, and find out about Local Witchcraft with a daily changing programme of holiday activities throughout half-term.
Contact 01603 493625
OPEN, 20 Bank Plain, Norwich, NR2 4SF
2018
On offer are the following one day activities for 4 – 6 year olds:
and the following two day activities for 7 – 12 year olds:
The cost of the two day activities is £30 + booking fee, for the one day activities it is £16 + booking fee
Please note that two day activities (ages 7 – 12) run from 10.00am – 3.00pm and the one day activities (ages 4 – 6) from 10.00am – 2.00pm.
Contact 01603 763111
20th October – 4th November
Take a step into the creepy deep at SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth this Halloween and navigate the Ascarium; an immersive trail which takes you past some of the scariest sea creatures.
Call 01493 330631
The Playbarn, West Green Farm, Shotesham Road
Halloween party on Friday 26th October, 2018, between 4.30-6.30pm
0-7 years £8.50 for a child and adult.
Additional adults £1.
The ticket includes entrance to the Playbarn and party food.
We will also be serving jacket potatoes, bacon rolls and soup.
Fancy dress optional and carved pumpkin competition (please bring your own carved pumpkin) prizes to be won.
For tickets please either pop in or call 01508 495526.
Salhouse Broad, NR13 6RX
26th October, 2018, 10am-3pm
Halloween Horror Hunt. Follow the pumpkin trail around Salhouse Broad, solve the puzzle to WIN a prize. Trail lasts approx 1 hour. £4 per child.
No booking required, please do turn up on the day and enjoy.
Waterstones Norwich, NR2 1PB
Tuesday 23rd October, 2pm
This is a collection of tales reworked and rewritten by Dave Tonge (Author of Norfolk Folk, Folk tales for Children) so that children might learn something of this most special county: its places and people, its strange and wondrous dialect. In this collection of stories, each introduced with snippets of local history, we journey to a place where fact, fiction, truth and lies become as one.
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, School Road, South Walsham, Norwich NR13 6DZ
20th October, 2018, 11am-3pm
Come along and learn how you can help hedgehogs this winter. Donations of cat and dog food always welcome and needed thank you. Drop in event. Does not include garden entry. There may be a small charge for some activities.
Contact 01603 270449
Hirsty’s, Great Yarmouth Road, Hemsby, NR29 4NL
18th-28th October, 2018
Come and pick a pumpkin from our pumpkin patch bring it back to the carving tent and get to work creating your own scary design. Every paying child gets a pumpkin and spooky lantern making kit.
MINI MONSTER BASH!
Sunday 28th October, 2018, 9-10.30am
Everyone will enjoy the usual bouncing followed spooky arts and crafts. This spooktacular party is suitable for anyone aged: 4 and under and must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday 27th October 7:30pm – 9:30pm, Massive Monster Bash
This spooktacular party is suitable for anyone aged: 4+
Between 4-5 yrs will need to be accompanied by a full paying adult on a maximum of one to two basis.
Children 6 years and above can bounce unattended.
THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT SO EARLY BOOKING ADVISED
£ 5 per toddler and £ 2 per adult
Call 01603 567 200 to book.
The Book Hive, NR2 1HL
25th October, 10.30am-11.15am
We are super excited to bring to Norwich the first Mini Storytellers at The Book Hive! A jam packed 45min class that aims to promote creativity, confidence and imagination. We have a brilliant class lined up full of storytelling, games, drama, song and craft (make your own spooky bats!).
Gateway Vineyard Church
Our family party celebrating all things good! Saturday 27th October 5-7pm at the Dussindale Centre, NR7 0SR. Hot dogs, games, crafts, glow bar, music and lots of sweets.
Come dressed in neon!
01603 920045
The Green Room, Norfolk Record Office, The Archive Centre, Martineau Lane, Norwich, NR1 2DQ
Enter the Dragon’s (& Lion’s) Den
Thursday 25 October, 2018
2-3.30pm
Take Snap the Dragon and the City Hall Lions as inspiration for your own puppets, before using archival backdrops to create your own puppet show.
Free of charge
Children under 8 years much be accompanied by an adult.
FREE but booking essential – ring 01603 222599 for ticket availablity.
Norwich Puppet Theatre, NR3 1TN
Children’s Workshop: Snappy Monsters
Presented by: Norwich Puppet Theatre
Fri 19th Oct 2018
Price: £9.50
Running time: 10.30am-12pm
Ages: 5+
Snow White, Rose Red, Bear Brown
Presented by: Theatre of Widdershins
Sat 20th Oct 2018 to Sat 20th Oct 2018
Price: £9.00 – £30.00
Running time: 45 minutes
Ages: 4+
Family Combination: Woodland Tales
Presented by: Norwich Puppet Theatre
Sat 20th Oct 2018
Price: £15.00 – £55.00
Running time: 11am show and 1.30pm workshop
Ages: 3+
MonsterMation
Presented by: uniQpictures
Mon 22nd Oct 2018
Price: £70.00
Running time: Mon 23 & Tues 24 October, 10.30am-3.30pm each day
Ages: 9+
Children’s Workshop: Creepy Crawlies
Presented by: Norwich Puppet Theatre
Wed 24th Oct 2018
Price: £9.50
Running time: 10.30am-12pm
Ages: 5+
Children’s Workshop: Magical Folk
Presented by: Norwich Puppet Theatre
Thu 25th Oct 2018
Price: £9.50
Running time: 10.30am-12pm
Ages: 5+
Children’s Workshop: Halloween Characters
Presented by: Norwich Puppet Theatre
Fri 26th Oct 2018
Price: £9.50
Running time: 10.30am-12pm
Ages: 5+
Family Workshop: Day of the Dead
Presented by: Norwich Puppet Theatre
Sat 27th Oct 2018
Price: £9.50
Running time: 10.30am – 12 noon
Ages: 3+
Stories on a String
Presented by: Dotted Line Theatre and Polyglot Arts
Sat 27th Oct 2018 to Sat 27th Oct 2018
Price: £9.00 – £30.00
Running time: 45 minutes
Ages: 6+
Little Tots Puppet Making: Fizz, Bang! Puppets
Presented by: Norwich Puppet Theatre
Mon 5th Nov 2018
Price: £12.00
Running time: 10-11.30am
Ages: 2+
Box Office – 01603 629 921
The Forum, Millennium Plain
19th October – 27th October 2018
Get ready for nine days of hands-on science fun, inspiring talks, intriguing discoveries, sensational shows and cutting-edge research. There are shows, talks and workshops for all ages and all levels of knowledge, at The Forum Norwich and venues across the city.
Each day, The Forum’s Atrium will be transformed into the Explorium – a family-friendly hands-on exploration of science.
Guess How Much I Love You
Norwich Playhouse, St. George’s Street, NR3 1AB
The much-loved picture book live on stage, complete with puppets, live music & plenty of interactive play!
Join Little & Big Nutbrown Hare as they share how much they love each other (to the moon and back!) in this magical and very sweet story.
3+ recommended
£11.50 / £9 groups 10+
To book group tickets call 01603 598598
Park Britannia, Waterloo Park, Angel Road, NR3 3HX
Keep your little monsters and entertained this Half Term at Park Britannia
Monday 22nd October 2018
9am, 10am, 11am and 12noon
Creepy Crafts and Games
Tuesday 23 October
9am – 1pm
Fangtastic Face Painting
Wednesday 24 October
9am, 10am, 11am and 12noon
Ghoulish Games
Thursday 25 October
9am – 1pm
Circus Trickery
Friday 26 October
9am, 10am, 11am and 12noon
Spooky Slime
Plus complete the Waterloo Park Halloween Hunt to receive a treat, and be naturally creative and create an Autumn Halloween-themed crafty collage from natural items found in the park – you could win a Spooktacular prize each day!
We think these activities are suitable for ages 3+ (younger children may attend but will need parent/carer help with activities). Parents/Carers must stay with children at all times.
Pensthorpe Natural Park
18th – 28th October
Have a spellbinding Halloween day out at Pensthorpe’s Trick or Tweet
This Halloween-themed extravaganza is packed with spooky craft-making activities and a creepy-crawly trail weaving through the ancient woodlands and wetlands of the reserve.
Contact 01328 851465.
Leisure Way, Corton, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 5DZ
Saturday 20th – Sunday 28th October 2018, from 10am daily*
There’s a spooky twist in the Pleasurewood Hills calendar for half-term, when the annual Halloween-fest returns, topping off a week of family fun, thrills, chills and squeals.
Contact 01502 586000 for more information
Catton Park
27th October 2018
4-8pm
A fun packed halloween event for all the family, with a full size funfair from L Gray & Sons, two professional firework displays from Norwich Fireworks & Flashfx, entertainment from the Unhinged Circus performers, a new expanded food court catering for a wide range of tastes including vegetarian and sweet options too!
Strumpshaw Fen, NR13 4HS
Thursday 18 October to Sunday 28 October 2018
10am till 4pm (daily)
Price: Normal reserve prices apply – RSPB members free, Adults £4.50, children (5-17 years) £2.50. One child per family goes free. Plus £2.50 per trail sheet
Fun for all the family on our self-guided Halloween Trail. Find the hidden pumpkins, discover the secrets of our more spooky wildlife whilst completing ‘Wild Challenges’ to earn a ‘Trick or Treat’ prize. Are you brave enough to get up close to our more creepy neighbours? This is a drop in event, no need to book, just turn up on the day. Halloween costumes welcome.
01603 715191
Norwich City Council, Chapelfield Gardens
Wednesday 31st October 2018
Everyone is invited to our annual Halloween party in the city centre – don’t forget your creepy costumes!
Bressingham Steam & Gardens, Low Road, Bressingham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2AA
Halloween Evenings: Friday 26th and Saturday 27th October from 17:30.
Its going to be a spooky time this Halloween at Bressingham.The Fen Railway train will be running from 18:00 through the edge of the haunted woods, hoping it doesn’t need to stop at the old abandoned crossing or the wilderness swamp. See if you can avoid riding with one of the Galloper ghosts of years gone by.
General enquiries and bookings 01379 686900
Acle Recreation Centre, October 22nd, 10am-12pm
Carberrys Cafe, 18 Wensum Street, October 23rd, 10am-12pm
Sprowston Diamond Centre, October 24th, 2-4pm
Brundall Memorial Hall, October 25th, 10am-12pm
Join us at half term for some spooky arty crafty family fun! Create your own witches or wizards hat, and a Halloween pumpkin wand. Have a go at painting your own spooky foot picture or make a Halloween window decoration. Little ones can have fun creating some squishy squashy spooky Play-Doh monsters. Then when you are hungry after your crafting, nibble on a hair-raising Halloween cake and drink.
Tickets are £8 per child and £6 for siblings which includes all crafts, cake and a drink.
Call 07421 234055
The Garage, Chapel Field North, Norwich, NR2 1NY
Friday 26th October, 10am – 3pm
This fun day we will be running activities for the whole family to come along and enjoy. From Zumba to storytelling, all the activities will be free.
All the classes are free but spaces are limited and must be booked by calling us on 01603 283382.
October 20th and 21st
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, Filby Road, Thrigby, NR29 3DR
This event showcases the creative talents of artists and craftspeople across our region. Visitors can see and buy the artisits work but we also offer interactive workshops and demonstrations throughout the weekend. Come and try your hands at printmaking, painting, pottery, drawing, felting, fabric workshops, stone carving, spoon whittling, weaving, jewellery making and more.
This event is located in the grounds of the wildlife park but outside of the admission gates so entry and parking are free but normal charges apply if you want to go into the actual park.
Contact 01493 369477
Whitlingham Adventure, Whitlingham Lane, Trowse, Norwich
Join us for our end of season celebrations with our Halloween Family Adventure on Sunday 28th October, there will be action packed fun…a day not to be missed!
Day tickets include an hours hire of either an open canoe, a sit on top kayak or a katakanu, lantern building, a sailing trip, try your hand at the arrows and clamber over our bouldering wall.
Children’s ticket are just £15 per person (5 years +) – adult supervision required. Accompanying adult can attend free of charge and join the youth on the sailing trip and craft hire – additional craft hire will be charged separately.
You can book via the website or by calling 01603 632307
