3 Child (and Budget) Friendly Halloween Events in Leighton Buzzard

Remember the years when Halloween was little more than a few spooky tales and sticking a candle in a badly carved pumpkin. That is no longer the case as we adopted are USA pals love of all things spooking including more elaborate events and decorations.

It is not all spooky news for your purse – here are 3 budget friendly events that will give you a chance to enjoy Halloween without the nightmare spend.

The Raven & Broomstick Halloween Market

Here’s a local favourite and with good reason. Located in the Halloween perfect, Peacock Mews, explore cobblestone paths and a spooky museum as well the Raven & Broomstick shop which is full to the brim with magic spells, curiosities and more to delight. Wear your best fancy dress. Sunday 26th October From 11am-4pm. Peacock Mews Leighton Buzzard LU7 1JH.

Halloween Family Fun Market

Here’s your chance to dress up and take part in some free activities with the Leighton Linslade Town Council family market.

Market Event for Families on Tuesday 28th October, 10am – 1pm at the Leighton Linslade Town Council stall on the High Street!

Here’s what’s waiting for you:

Trick or Treat Trail
Spooky crafts & activities
Face decorations
Costumed characters

Don’t forget to come in your best Halloween fancy dress!

Dunstable Downs After Dark Dragon’s Tail

This one isn’t free but you get plenty of activities included in your ticket.

Get ready for a frighteningly fun Halloween evening as we invite you to explore Dunstable Downs after dark – perfect for the whole family.

• Dragon’s trail: take a part in our trail as night falls to see what our resident dragon has been up to. (a different adventure to our daytime Knights quest trail).

• Dragon Craft: get crafty and create your very own mini paper dragon

• Spooky stories: gather around to hear some (not-too-scary) tales that’ll send shivers down you spine

Friday 31 October, 4:30pm-6:30pm. £6 per person (normal car parking charges also apply). Children under 2 are free and do not need a ticket. Booking essential. Fancy dress encouraged!

If you require more information about ingredients or allergens for items served in our cafe, please contact dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk.