THROUGHOUT OCTOBER
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Jumping Clay Story Time
Unit D, Markeaton Park Craft Village New format weekly story session and mini-make. Prices from £4 a child. COVID Secure. 10.15am Wed, Thu, Fri. Booking essential. 7, 8, 9th October – Bear Hunt 14, 15, 16th October – Gruffalo 21, 22, 23rd October – Hungry Caterpillar 28, 29, 30th October – Room on the Broom (Half term week) www.bookwhen.com/jumpingclayderby www.jumpingclay.co.uk |
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Throughout October
Pumpkin Woodland Walk
Garden King, Swadlincote, DE11 0TX
Pick your own pumpkins from the decorated woodland walk and enjoy fun for the whole family in a safe open
air environment. There’ll be plenty of pumpkins to choose from, photo areas, quizzes and more!
The woodland walk is FREE to enter, simply pay for your pumpkins at the end. Open 9am-5pm Mon-Sat and 10am-4pm on
Sundays. No booking required, simply turn up and enjoy!
www.gardenking.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/events/2472284143070051
Garden King, Swadlincote, DE11 0TX
Pick your own pumpkins from the decorated woodland walk and enjoy fun for the whole family in a safe open
air environment. There’ll be plenty of pumpkins to choose from, photo areas, quizzes and more!
The woodland walk is FREE to enter, simply pay for your pumpkins at the end. Open 9am-5pm Mon-Sat and 10am-4pm on
Sundays. No booking required, simply turn up and enjoy!
www.gardenking.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/events/2472284143070051
Throughout October
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Where’s Wally? The Big Museum Hunt
Erewash Museum, High St, Ilkeston Museum visits are pre-bookable only at the present time, please book by phone or facebook messenger. www.erewashmuseum.co.uk |
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Mon 5th - Fri 9th October
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Music Time: Harvest Theme
Scarecrows, hedgehogs and leaves! At all classes this week. For more details contact Tracey: 07866 689971 @musictime2000 |
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Sat 10th - Sat 31st October 10am-4pm
Pumpkin Picking
Shirley Hall Farm, Ashbourne, DE6 3AT
Pick your own pumpkins!
https://www.facebook.com/ShirleyPumpkins
Shirley Hall Farm, Ashbourne, DE6 3AT
Pick your own pumpkins!
https://www.facebook.com/ShirleyPumpkins
Sat 10th October 9am-12noon
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Whole School Open Morning
The Elms Nursery & Junior School, NG10 4AD Discover what makes the Elms a special place to learn and develop by exploring the 45 acre campus, excellent facilities, and inspiring curriculum. - Explore the Nursery through to Sixth Form. - Meet the experienced staff and enjoy a private tour with allocated time slots. - See all that life at the schools has to offer. - Attendance must be pre-booked. www.trentschools.net |
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10th & 11th October and 17th October - 1st November
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Mr Pumpkin Opening Weekend
Lime Farm, Morley, DE7 6JU Pumpkintastic family fun with a Witches Kitchen offering delicious locally produced food & drink and family entertainment! Pick your own perfect pumpkin, 36,000 to choose from, with over 20 different varieties. Entry for 2020 is ADVANCE TICKET ONLY. Tickets are £2.00 per adult and are timed entry. Under 16’s are free and do not require a ticket. Open midweek 10am-4pm and weekends 9am-5pm. www.mrpumpkin.co.uk |
10th & 11th October and 17th October - 1st November
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Halloween Spooktacular
National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill, Burton, DE13 9SJ DE6 5BJ Enjoy hair-raising fun at the farm! Pick a free pumpkin from the patch, learn how to fly in Broomstick Training, hunt the mummies in the maize maze, find the potion ingredients in Cauldron Chaos and brave the Haunted Mirror Maze! Also don’t forget your visit includes our outdoor adventure play areas and you can meet and feed the animals too! 01283 533933 www.adventurefarm.co.uk www.adventurefarm.co.uk |
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Sat 17th October - 1st November 10.30am-4pm
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Where’s Wally? Spooky Museum Search
Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand Join us this October half-term for a spooky search across the museum - where will Wally be hiding in our collections? It’s up to you to find out! Pick up an activity sheet and get a spooky bookmark if you do! Share your pictures with us on social media using #WallySpookyMuseumSearch. You also have the chance to enter the Where’s Wally? and Kids in Museums grand prize draw competition to win an ArtFund Family Membership and a bundle of Where’s Wally? goodies. This event is part of the national Where’s Wally? Spooky Museum Search, organised by Kids in Museums and Walker Books, to celebrate the release of the new Where’s Wally? book, Spooky Spotlight Search. Drop in session, suitable for children 5-15 years old with their grown-ups. *Please note, the trail will be open in accordance with the Museum & Art Gallery’s opening times: Monday: Closed Tuesday-Saturday: 10.30am-4.30pm Sunday: 12-4pm Website: https://www.derbymuseums.org/whats-on/wheres-wally-spooky-museum-search www.derbymuseums.org |
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Sat 17th October - 15th November 10.30am-4pm
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Halloween Monster Hunt
Rufford Abbey Country Park, NG22 9DF Funny goings on have been reported to the Rufford Park Rangers and they need your help to hunt down the creatures, ghouls & ghosts and restore harmony for all. Join the Rufford Monster Hunt team and follow the map into the haunted hideaways and creepy woods and find out what’s the cause of Rufford’s strange happenings. £1.50 per monster map (no prizes this year). Purchase trail sheets on site - card only. Pre book your parking online! www.parkwoodoutdoors.co.uk/centre/rufford-abbey www.facebook.com/events/350525555953249 |
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Mon 19th - Fri 23rd October
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Toddler Pumpkin Picking
Bluebells, Locko Rd, Spondon Take advantage of this Toddler Pumpkin Picking offer. 1 adult, 1 child and 1 pumpkin for just £10.95! Plus all the regular farm fun including: Bouncy Pillow, Outdoor Play Areas, Bugs and Beasties, Animal Activities. www.bluebelldairy.co.uk |
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Sat 17th October - Sun 1st November
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Halloween Trails
Staunton Harold Water: 17/10 - 01/11 DE73 8DN Foremark Water: 24/10 - 01/11 DE65 6EG Tittesworth Water: 24/10 - 01/11 ST13 8SW Carsington Water: 24/10 - 01/11 DE6 1ST Join in the spooky fun this October half term. Fancy dress isn’t mandatory but is highly encouraged. The trail packs are available to purchase on site for £3 each, no need to book. Once you’ve completed the trail you can collect your prizes. For more information please visit https://www.stwater.co.uk/wonderful-on-tap/our-visitor-sites/events/ NB. COVID measures are in place, please see the website for further information. |
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Mon 19th - Fri 23rd October
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Music Time: Fancy Dress Week
Fancy dress & chocolate treats at all classes this week. For more details contact Tracey: 07866 689971 @musictime2000 |
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Sat 24th October
The Halloween ‘Spooktacular’
Snarestone Pumpkin Farm, Swadlincote
Pick that perfect Pumpkin or Gourd - home grown on the farm!
https://www.facebook.com/SnarestonePumpkinFarm
Snarestone Pumpkin Farm, Swadlincote
Pick that perfect Pumpkin or Gourd - home grown on the farm!
https://www.facebook.com/SnarestonePumpkinFarm
Sat 24th October - Sun 1st November
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Pumpkin Trail
Belper Town Centre Follow the trail and collect clues to be in with a chance of winning a prize! There will be spooky goings on in participating independent businesses. |
Sat 24th October - Sun 1st November
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Craft Studio Open
Denby Pottery Village, Derby Rd, Denby Open every day 10-4pm for you to visit and create! www.denbypotteryvillage.com |
Sat 24th October - Sun 1st November 11am-4pm
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Spooky Bolsover Castle
Bolsover Castle Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out. Follow the trail to solve creepy clues & gather round to listen to spooky stories. Come in your scariest outfits to be in with a chance of winning a prize. www.english-heritage.org.uk |
Sat 24th October - Sun 1st November
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Pumpkin Festival
Bluebells, Locko Rd, Spondon, DE21 7AR Lots of spooktacular activities for all ages, there is something for everyone! www.bluebelldairy.co.uk |
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Mon 26th - Fri 30th October
Statfold Barn Railway
Statfold Barn Railway, Tamworth, B79 0BU
Unlimited steam train rides. Infl atables & Vintage swing chair ride. Museum Trail.
www.statfoldbarnrailway.co.uk
Statfold Barn Railway, Tamworth, B79 0BU
Unlimited steam train rides. Infl atables & Vintage swing chair ride. Museum Trail.
www.statfoldbarnrailway.co.uk
DATES TBA
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Three Bears Cookery
Locations TBA Come along and join in the yummy spooky fun at our Halloween themed workshops. You can join us in Halloween Fancy dress if you like too! Booking essential www.threebearscookeryclub.com or call Ruth on 07973193362. |
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Mon 26th & Fri 30th October
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Make & Take at the QUAD
QUAD, The Market Place Make whatever you want with the materials available and take it home afterwards. Free 30 minute family group sessions, bookable in advance www.derbyquad.co.uk |
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Mon 26th - Sat 31st October
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Half Term Family Fun
Derby Cathedral, Irongate, DE1 3GP Take part in a treasure hunt with a prize for every child, or book a guided tour to learn more about the Cathedral’s stories! Suggested donations for both activities. Tours bookable and further information: www.derbycathedral.org. 01332 341201 or Email: office@derbycathedral.org |
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Tuesday 27th October, 10.30AM
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Online - Derby Museums
Storyteller for some ghostly tales with this spooky special event! Suitable for children aged 2-5 years with their grown-ups. Video available from The Museums YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/derbymuseums FREE – Give What You Think. To find out more and see what else is going on please visit their website: https://www.derbymuseums.org/whats-on/spooky-storytelling 
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29 October until 15 November on selected night
Spectacle of Light at Rufford Abbey
The Magical After-Dark Adventure is Back!
Spectacle of Light is returning to Rufford Abbey for a 2nd year in October!
Running over three consecutive weekends, a New illuminated trail around the gardens and ruins will feature amazing NEW installations creating a magical experience for all the family!
www.parkwoodoutdoors.co.uk
www.facebook.com/events/682404045646714
The Magical After-Dark Adventure is Back!
Spectacle of Light is returning to Rufford Abbey for a 2nd year in October!
Running over three consecutive weekends, a New illuminated trail around the gardens and ruins will feature amazing NEW installations creating a magical experience for all the family!
www.parkwoodoutdoors.co.uk
www.facebook.com/events/682404045646714
30th October - 10.30am-12.30pm
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Three Bears Cookery Club - Halloween Cookery Club
Hilton Village Hall Come along & join in the yummy fun on our Halloween Workshop making a Halloween themed recipe (TBC). All ingredients etc included in the session. Suitable for ages 2+ £16 per child Please see website: www.threebearscookeryclub.com/ See Facebook Event comments for FAQ and COVID measures: |
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30th October - 5pm
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Halloween Zoom Special
Pudding & Pie Amber Valley Sign up to this Halloween Special online class. Making making mini pumpkin pizza parcels ideal to eat for tea. All ages welcome. Contact Katie on 07791721129 to book. www.facebook.com/Pudding-and-pie-Ambervalley-102431827777071 |
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