Your Halloween Events Diary
Here is everything you need to fill you diary for the October Half Term – Psst it’s not just for kids!
It’s spooky season in the Leighton Buzzard area and we have pulled together a guide to all the hauntingly fun events in and around our fabulous town.
Saturday 25th October – Autumn Fair – 12 noon to 3pm
- Crafts
- Refreshments
- Guess the pumpkin weight
- Tombola
- Scarecrow Competition
- Children’s Stall
- Raffle
Where: Village Hall, Slapton, LU7 9BX
Sunday 26th October – Halloween Market From 11am-4pm. Peacock Mews, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1JH.
Get you spook on with your best costumes and head down to Peacock Mews. Raven & Broomstick host this annual gathering. Visit the shop full of spells and curiosities and pop across to the spooky museum too.
Saturday 25th October – Halloween Open Day – 9am to 4pm – Free Entry
- Pumpkin Patch
- Local Crafts
- Bouncy Castle
- Tractor and Trailer Rides
- Pets Corner
- Delicious Tasters
Where Franklins Farm, Sandy Bedfordshire, SG19 4PU https://www.franklinsfarm.co.uk/
Saturday 25th October – Stony Stratford Zombies Pub Crawl
Stony Stratford Zombie pub crawl 2025!!! Its that time of year again where the undead take over the pubs and streets of Stony Stratford !!!!!
‘FREE’ to attend
As you all probably know by now its a themed event so you will need to dress and act like a zombie for this pub crawl around the historic town of Stony Stratford in Milton Keynes. Blood, Gore, Groaning, Moaning dressing up and Beer.
Meeting at The old School House at 8pm and then moving along the high street to pubs such as
- Fox and Hounds
- The Cock
- The Vaults/Bull
- The Crown (Market Square)
- The White Horse
- The George –
- The Old School House
- The Duke (free shots)
- The Shoulder of Mutton
There is no official route, but if you have been before you will be well aware of the utter carnage that takes place, get there early.
Remember to bring lots of blood but please respect members of the public and their property.
From Saturday 25th October to 2nd November – Skeleton Trail at Waddesdon Manor
During the October Half Term, families are invited to take part in Waddesdon’s Skeleton Trail, an outdoor adventure where little and big explorers alike can solve word puzzles hidden across the historic grounds. Once you’ve completed the trail and solved the puzzles, don’t forget to collect a prize at the end!
For younger visitors, the Woodland Playground will also be offering plenty of space for children to run around, while the popular Skull Shack (also known as the Conservation Hub) makes its return for Halloween. Expect to find skeletons hard at work, live spiders and mysterious boxes just waiting to be uncovered . . . if you dare to guess what’s inside? Visitors will also have the chance to learn about the different species that live in and around Waddesdon, as well as using a microscope to see the beauty of nature.
The seasonal fun continues inside the Manor with visitors able to explore the exceptional art collection within, and, over the October half-term, there will also be ghostly figures and spooky surprises hidden inside the rooms for younger guests to spot. This is also the final week to enjoy the beautiful interiors and exhibitions before the house closes for preparations ahead of Christmas.
The Halloween celebrations would not be complete without a Spooky Afternoon Tea served in the historic setting of the Manor Restaurant. Younger guests can enjoy ghost meringues, mummified gingerbread men, spooky jelly worms, eyeballs and even brains. There’s also an eerie twist to the regular afternoon tea for adults, too.
- Open: Saturday 25 October until Sunday 2 November 2025, 10am-4pm. Closed Monday 27 & Tuesday 28 October.
- Grounds admission: £14 Adult, kids go free
- House & Grounds Admission: £27 Adult, kids go free
- National Trust members go free
- Additional charges apply for the Haunted Half Term Outdoor Trail and Spooky Afternoon Teas.
For more information and to book tickets, visit www.waddesdon.org.uk
Monday 27th October, 2pm – Night of the Zoopocalypse (PG) at Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre
When a meteor crashes into Colepepper Zoo, it unleashes a virus that transforms the zoo animals into zombies. Kid-friendly, horror film that combines frightening moments with humor and suspense. It is designed as an introductory horror movie for younger audiences, but some children might find the zombie-like creatures, chase scenes, and body horror intense. It’s often described as “fun scary” for kids who enjoy the genre, though the level of scariness can vary depending on the child.
Tickets: https://centralbedfordshire.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873678264
Tuesday 28th October, 10am – 1pm Market Event for Families at the Leighton Linslade Town Council stall on the High Street, Leighton Buzzard.
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!
Wednesday 29th October Halloween Movie Night – 7.30pm – 11.30pm. Funky Snake Escape Room and Buzz Cinema
This Halloween, Buzz Cinema transforms the Funky Snake Escape theatre into a den of thrills, chills, and cinematic surprises.
A night celebrating the very best in local filmmaking, with a spooky twist.
Expect a hand-picked programme of eerie, imaginative, and blood-curdling films created by talented local filmmakers. Whether you love supernatural stories, psychological chills, or just good old-fashioned Halloween fun, there’ll be something to keep you on the edge of your seat.
But the night doesn’t end when the credits roll! Guests are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween best, and after the screenings the party continues with music, mingling, and plenty of time to chat with filmmakers and fellow horror fans.
Join us for an unforgettable night of frights, film, and festivity at the Halloween Extravaganza – if you dare… Your ticket includes one free alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink!
Tickets: https://www.buzzcinema.co.uk/event-details/halloween-movie-night-extravaganza
Friday 31st October Dunstable Downs After Dark Dragon’s Tail -4.30pm – 6.30pm
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!
Friday 31st October – Leighton Buzzard Rugby Club – 6.30pm – Family Friendly Halloween Party
Join us at Leighton Buzzard Rugby Club for family fun, music, DJ party, costumes and games only £5 per ticket. You can pick up tickets by visiting the club bar between 6-10pm Tuesdays or Saturdays or visting their website
Saturday 1st November – Halloween at Linslade Mews (adults) – 7.45pm to late
Get ready for a night of thrills, chills, and unforgettable fun at Linslade Mews’ Halloween Party! Step into the shadows and experience a spooky celebration filled with music, costumes, and wicked vibes.
- Costume Party & Contest
- Karaoke Frights
- Live DJs @beatnik_soundsystem
- Halloween Cocktails & Drinks
Linslade Mews, 10 New Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2LX
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halloween-at-linslade-mews-tickets-1594211011049
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