Bury St Edmunds Unique & Unusual Halloween Events 2026

20 unique & unusual Halloween events in Bury St Edmunds and nearby

Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (Autumn Willow Basket Workshop)

Autumn Willow Basket Workshop

Sat, Oct 17

Bury St Edmunds $$$

Craft a small handmade basket with local willow artist Jane Kelly.

Women of the Woods - Autumn Equinox

Wed, Sep 23

Bury St Edmunds $

Autumn equinox woodland gathering with guided relaxation for local women.

Illustration of costumed shoppers walking past striped market stalls piled with pumpkins under bright autumn trees (Mildenhall Autumn Market)

Mildenhall Autumn Market

Sun, Sep 20

Mildenhall 11 mi

Features children's craft workshops and entertainment for all the family.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Ipswich Fireworks Display)

Ipswich Fireworks Display

Sat, Oct 31

Ipswich 23 mi

Cutting-edge laser technology joins fireworks alongside live music performances.

Illustration of a witch in a pointed hat laying out tarot cards on a round table among pumpkins, candles and a fireplace (The Suffolk Witchcraft Market - Samhain Edition)

The Suffolk Witchcraft Market - Samhain Edition

Sun, Oct 4

Elmswell 9 mi $

Over 45 witchy traders, divination readers, workshops, and talks celebrating Samhain.

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Paint and Sip - Spooky Starry Night at The Portland Arms)

Paint and Sip - Spooky Starry Night at The Portland Arms

Sat, Oct 31

Cambridge 25 mi $$

Artist-led beginner painting session with canvas and supplies provided.

Illustration of two hooded ghost hunters with a flashlight and camera on a tripod in a dim hallway beside a friendly ghost (Suffolk Paranormal Event - Ghost Hunt at Clare Castle Country Park)

Suffolk Paranormal Event - Ghost Hunt at Clare Castle Country Park

Sun, Sep 27

Clare 13 mi $$

Paranormal investigation exploring historic castle ruins, burial sites, and a railway.

Illustration of a clay witch in a pointed hat laying out tarot cards at a small round table inside a candlelit tent (Cambridge Autumn Mind • Body • Soul Fayre)

Cambridge Autumn Mind • Body • Soul Fayre

Sat, Sep 19

Fulbourn 21 mi $

Holistic wellbeing fayre featuring psychic readers, artisan stalls, and an owl encounter.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Wilding Camp: Autumn Equinox)

Wilding Camp: Autumn Equinox

Sep 25 – Sep 27

Halstead 19 mi $$$

Glamping retreat with bushcraft, foraging walks, navigation games, and campfire gatherings.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Crime & Nourishment: Autumn Edition 2026)

Crime & Nourishment: Autumn Edition 2026

Sat, Nov 7

Cambridge 25 mi $

Author talks, Q&A, book signings, plus tea and cake.

Apple Day 2026

Sun, Oct 18

Cambridge 25 mi

The region’s biggest Apple Day featuring tastings of heritage varieties.

Illustration of a young guide holding a lantern on a cobblestone street with ghosts in house windows under a full moon (Cambridge University Ghost Tour)

Cambridge University Ghost Tour

Cambridge 25 mi

Historical Cambridge ghost walk led by university alumni and students.

Illustration of a skeleton, a witch and a pumpkin headed musician playing guitars on an outdoor stage at night (Cambridge Ceilidh Club - Autumn Ceilidh)

Cambridge Ceilidh Club - Autumn Ceilidh

Thu, Sep 17

Cambridge 26 mi $

Traditional folk dancing led by caller Peter Giles and KJ Ceilidhs.

Illustration of a witch in a pointed hat laying out tarot cards by a crystal ball, with candles, books and pumpkins (The Original Suffolk Witchcraft & Pagan Samhain Halloween Market)

The Original Suffolk Witchcraft & Pagan Samhain Halloween Market

Sun, Nov 1

Woodbridge 28 mi $

Market offering unique crafts and mystical goods for Samhain and Halloween.

Illustration of a boy holding a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street lined with lit houses, pumpkins and a full moon (Cambridgeshire: Conversations About Ghosts with Will Russell)

Cambridgeshire: Conversations About Ghosts with Will Russell

Thu, Oct 22

Cambridge 25 mi $

Author talk exploring regional ghost stories and paranormal encounters across Cambridgeshire.

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Felted Pumpkin and Acorns Workshop)

Felted Pumpkin and Acorns Workshop

Thu, Oct 29

Wivenhoe 29 mi $$

Craft wool pumpkins and acorns using needle felting techniques.

Moon, Magic + Mystery Festival

Oct 9 – Oct 10

Colchester 26 mi

Festival exploring folklore, the supernatural, and the unexplained beside historic castle walls.

Creepy Cambridge Ghost Tour

Cambridge 25 mi $$

Spine-tingling ghost stories and historical oddities.

Illustration of a witch in a pointed hat laying out tarot cards on a round table among pumpkins, candles and a fireplace (The Cambridge Witchcraft Market, Samhain Edition)

The Cambridge Witchcraft Market, Samhain Edition

Duxford 26 mi $

Over 35 magical stalls for Samhain celebration

Illustration of a smiling guide holding a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street with ghosts and pumpkins at dusk (Colchester Ghosts and Witches Tour)

Colchester Ghosts and Witches Tour

Colchester 26 mi $$

5/5 TripAdvisor rated ghost and witch tour

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Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees

Bury St EdmundsFamily-Friendly Fall Activities27 family events

Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with costumed characters around a punch bowl, a ghost, pumpkins and string lights

Bury St EdmundsHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties16 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns and a black cat under a pale moon

Bury St EdmundsHaunted Experiences14 haunted attractions

Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a small stage with red curtains before a costumed audience

Bury St EdmundsHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment3 shows & screenings

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events in Bury St Edmunds

More than twenty Halloween events are happening in and around Bury St Edmunds. For a headline attraction, consider the Haunted Mansion Experience. If you're looking for something closer to home, the Mildenhall Autumn Market offers a local celebration. From family-friendly markets to ticketed immersive experiences and tours further afield, find your perfect October outing.

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