SEASONAL · 7-31 OCT
1 NEW THIS WEEKHalloween, done properly 🎃
Pumpkin patches, torchlight trails and just-scary-enough shows across Cardiff, each one sorted by how frightening it gets so nobody ends up carrying a sobbing four-year-old back to the car.
THE FRIGHT-O-METER
How brave is your crew?
Every event on this page is filed by how scary it gets, going on the organiser's own description and age guidance. Check the listing before you book the wobblers in.
Cute, not scary
Little ones · no jump scares
Pumpkins, fancy dress and friendly ghosts. Nap-safe.
Show me these
Spooky fun
Ages 5-10 · mild shivers
Torchlight trails and theatrical spooks. Giggles > screams.
None listed yet
Actually scary
Ages 10+ · real jump scares
Scare mazes and after-dark shows. Not for wobblers.
None listed yet
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If you only book three things
One per venue, soonest first. The popular evenings sell out weeks ahead.
🎃 CUTE, NOT SCARYSpook-Fest
Crealy Theme Park & Resort · 7-31 October · daily
Halloween day out at Crealy with scare mazes, spooky live shows and Devon's biggest family thrills.
from £149Details
🎃 CUTE, NOT SCARYOctober Half Term Family Activities in Roath Park Conservatory
Roath Park · 26-29 October · daily
Halloween crafts, a Gruesome Facts trail and pumpkin carving for families in Roath Park Conservatory this half term.
See listingDetails
🎃 CUTE, NOT SCARYHalloween Parties
Ants Inya Pants Play Centre · 28-29 October · daily
Halloween party sessions at Ants Inya Pants with disco, apple bobbing and a dress-to-impress contest.
from £10.50Details
OCTOBER HALF TERM · 19-31 OCT
A plan for every day of half term
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October Half Term Family Activities in Roath Park Conservatory
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Halloween Parties
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Halloween Nights · free
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Halloween Nights · free
EVERYTHING ON
4 things on for Halloween 2026
Cute, not scary · 4
- from £149
7-31 October · daily
Spook-Fest
Crealy Theme Park & Resort · Exeter
Halloween day out at Crealy with scare mazes, spooky live shows and Devon's biggest family thrills.
26-29 October · daily
October Half Term Family Activities in Roath Park Conservatory
Roath Park · Cardiff
Halloween crafts, a Gruesome Facts trail and pumpkin carving for families in Roath Park Conservatory this half term.
- from £10.50
28-29 October · daily
Halloween Parties
Ants Inya Pants Play Centre · Cardiff
Halloween party sessions at Ants Inya Pants with disco, apple bobbing and a dress-to-impress contest.
Indoors
Free29-31 October · daily
Halloween Nights
St Fagans National Museum of History · Cardiff
Evening Halloween event at St Fagans National Museum of History, running 29 to 31 October 2026.
The free list 👻
1 thing · £0PLAN A DIFFERENT DAY
What's on, when you need it
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