Discover the dark delights of Clacton-on-Sea with our Halloween event compendium. Discover Clacton-on-Sea's Halloween heartbeat with our guide, pulsing for both local zombies and brains just passing through.
Popular events include the spine-chilling Shriek Week at Colchester Zoo, where visitors can navigate through themed trails filled with eerie creatures. A unique experience awaits at the Clacton Pier Halloween Festival, featuring a vibrant array of spooky games and attractions. And the Epping Ongar Railway Ghost Train is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a hauntingly fun ride through the shadows of the countryside. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Clacton-on-Sea
- Colchester Zoo Shriek Week & Trail of Terror (Colchester)
- Clacton Pier Halloween Festival
- Epping Ongar Railway Ghost Train (Ongar)
- Mountfitchet Castle Halloween (Stansted Mountfitchet)
- Southend Pier Monster Hunt (Southend on Sea)
- - Monster hunt trail (Southend on Sea)
- Lee Valley Park Farms Halloween Festival (Waltham Abbey)
- Hasty's Pumpkin Selfie Areas
- Marsh Farm Halloween (Chelmsford)
- Pumpkin Picking at Cammas Hall Pumpkin Patch (Needham Green, Hatfield Broad Oak)
See these and even more events listed below!
Clacton-on-Sea Area Haunted Experiences
Colchester Zoo Shriek Week & Trail of Terror
What to Expect:
An immersive Halloween experience within a zoo setting.
Description:
Colchester Zoo's Trail of Terror is an immersive Halloween experience filled with scares, from rustling bushes to masked monsters and screaming scarers. The event is designed by the zoo's in-house team, who transform the zoo into a frightening environment with several Safe Zones where you can purchase food and drinks without fear. The evening culminates with live entertainment and more.
Where: Colchester | More Info: Colchester Zoo Shriek Week & Trail of Terror
Epping Ongar Railway Ghost Train
What to Expect:
A full-size ghost train journey with a steam hauled train.
Description:
Experience a spookily decorated ghost train journey at Epping Ongar Railway, where you'll travel to North Weird. The train is steam hauled and promises some Halloween fun with ghouls and other scary elements.
Where: Ongar | More Info: Epping Ongar Railway Ghost Train
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Clacton-on-Sea
Clacton Pier Halloween Festival
What to Expect:
The unique feature of Clacton Pier's Halloween Festival is its comprehensive array of spooky and fun activities designed for families, including haunted houses, creepy cabins, and immersive rides.
Description:
Clacton Pier's Halloween Festival is a spooktacular event filled with spine-tingling thrills and delightful family fun. The festival includes a haunted walk-through mansion, a creepy-crawly cabin, and an immersive 4D ghost train ride. Visitors can also enjoy unlimited rides, adventure golf, and pumpkin patch activities. The event promises a hauntingly good time for families of all ages.
Where: Clacton-on-Sea | More Info: Clacton Pier Halloween Festival
- Monster hunt trail
What to Expect:
The Pink Pier Walk is a charity event where participants walk along Southend Pier and switch the seafront lights pink to raise awareness for Breast Cancer.
Description:
Join the Pink Pier Walk on Saturday, 12 October 2024, at Southend Pier. This charity walk aims to bring people together and raise awareness for Breast Cancer. Participants will walk along the pier and then switch the seafront lights pink. Glow sticks will be provided to make everyone shine. The event is organized by the Lady McAdden Breast Cancer Trust and is a fun-filled way to support a great cause. Dress code is pink!
Where: Southend on Sea | More Info: - Monster hunt trail
Southend Pier Monster Hunt
What to Expect:
A fun and interactive Halloween activity where families can explore the pier head to discover playful monster characters.
Description:
Join the Southend Pier Monster Hunt from Saturday 26 October to Sunday 3 November. The pier head has been taken over by fun monster characters. Explore the pier to discover these playful creatures and collect your activity sheet for just £2 per child (plus usual pier admission prices). Once completed, head to the Royal Pavilion to collect your prize. This event is a delightful Halloween activity for families, offering a fun-filled experience with a spooky twist.
Where: Southend on Sea | More Info: Southend Pier Monster Hunt
Mountfitchet Castle Halloween
What to Expect:
The combination of a Halloween pumpkin trail and medieval catapult firing creates an immersive and fun experience for visitors.
Description:
Mountfitchet Castle is hosting a spooky Halloween celebration with a pumpkin trail and medieval catapult firing. Visitors can search for hidden pumpkins around the castle and House on the Hill museum, with children winning prizes for completing the trail. The event also features daily catapult firings at witches and skeletons, and brave visitors can explore the Haunted Manor.
Where: Stansted Mountfitchet | More Info: Mountfitchet Castle Halloween
Hasty's Pumpkin Selfie Areas
What to Expect:
A variety of child-friendly activities and pumpkin-themed fun for the whole family.
Description:
Hasty's Pumpkin Week offers a fun-filled experience for families over Halloween 2024. The event includes a child-friendly Happy Ghost Trail, Pumpkin Selfie Areas, and many other activities. There are three booking options available: Standard entrance, Standard entrance plus a pumpkin to take home, and a Premium Pumpkin Experience that includes a VIP visit to the pumpkin patch. This event is perfect for a great family day out, ensuring entertainment for both pre-schoolers and primary school children.
Where: Clacton-on-Sea | More Info: Hasty's Pumpkin Selfie Areas
Lee Valley Park Farms Halloween Festival
What to Expect:
Immersive Halloween experience with a variety of themed activities.
Description:
Lee Valley Park Farms Halloween Festival is a spooky and fun event where families can enjoy devilishly decorated farms, spooky shows, a Day of the Dead disco, spell classes, haunted walk-throughs, pumpkin picking, and much more. The event features a variety of Halloween-themed activities suitable for all ages, including adventure play and giant bouncy pillows.
Where: Waltham Abbey | More Info: Lee Valley Park Farms Halloween Festival
Marsh Farm Halloween
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration featuring a variety of spooky and fun activities for families, including dinosaur encounters and a haunted hoedown.
Description:
Marsh Farm's Halloween Festival is a spooktacular family day out featuring devilishly decorated farms, fabulous funfair rides, pumpkin picking, adventure play areas, and encounters with dramatic dinosaurs. The event includes a variety of activities such as Spooky Walkaround Entertainment, Ride the Train, Sand Pit Fun, and a Children’s Trick or Treat Hunt. It also offers a Halloween disco and a haunted hoedown. The festival is designed for families with children up to the age of 12 and promises a fun-filled day with plenty of surprises.
Where: Chelmsford | More Info: Marsh Farm Halloween
Halloween Workshop
What to Expect:
A comprehensive workshop offering a variety of creative and entertaining activities for children.
Description:
The Halloween Workshop at West Cliff Creative is a fun-filled event designed for children aged 6-12. The workshop includes activities such as dancing, singing, acting, crafts, and plenty of games with some exciting prizes. There will also be a small presentation for parents/caregivers at the end of the third day. Early booking is advisable due to limited spaces.
Where: Clacton-On-Sea | More Info: Halloween Workshop
Trick or Treat Trail and Halloween Arts & Crafts
What to Expect:
Enjoy a variety of family-friendly Halloween activities including a Trick or Treat Trail and Halloween arts & crafts.
Description:
Join us at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary for a spooktacular Halloween celebration. Explore the Trick or Treat Trail, engage in Halloween arts and crafts, meet our creepy crawlies, and encounter our spooky character walking about. Enjoy a FREE pumpkin from the haunted barn and participate in various family-friendly activities. This event promises to be a screaming success with plenty of fun for all ages.
Where: Brentwood | More Info: Trick or Treat Trail and Halloween Arts & Crafts
Pumpkin Picking at Cammas Hall Pumpkin Patch
What to Expect:
Unique Halloween experience with a giant erupting Pumpcano and spooky tunnels.
Description:
Experience the ultimate Halloween adventure at Cammas Hall Pumpkin Patch, featuring over 50 varieties of pumpkins and squash, spooky tunnels, Halloween characters, and a giant erupting Pumpcano. Enjoy seasonal snacks, a dinosaur-themed maze, and special workshops like creating autumnal wreaths and floral pumpkin centerpieces. Each night, explore the patch after dark and brave the Terror Tunnel, suitable for ages 12 and up.
Where: Needham Green, Hatfield Broad Oak | More Info: Pumpkin Picking at Cammas Hall Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Picking at Prittlewell Priory
What to Expect:
Interactive music and storytelling sessions with medieval melodies.
Description:
Experience a festive autumn at Prittlewell Priory with the Prittlewell Pumpkin Patch. Choose your own pumpkin, enjoy face painting, participate in a spooky scavenger hunt, and engage in various family-friendly activities like crafting and medieval melodies. This event is perfect for a fun-filled Halloween celebration.
Where: Southend | More Info: Pumpkin Picking at Prittlewell Priory
- Family friendly activities
What to Expect:
A traditional village fair with a variety of activities and attractions for all ages.
Description:
The Ingatestone & Fryerning Summer Show is a family-friendly event filled with joy and community spirit. It features a fun fair with thrilling carnival rides and games, sports activities for all ages, children's dances and races, a live choir performance, a tombola for winning exciting prizes, delicious hot-dogs and BBQ, an ice cream van offering various flavors, a bar serving refreshing beverages, tea and cake stalls, artisan market stalls showcasing unique handcrafted goods, a dog show, and an alpaca experience. The event also supports local youth groups and charities.
Where: Ingatestone | More Info: - Family friendly activities
Character Breakfast
What to Expect:
An immersive Wonderland-themed camp with a variety of outdoor activities designed to foster teamwork and creativity.
Description:
Clacton Coastal Academy's Danbury 2024 event is a whimsical and engaging experience where students immerse themselves in a Wonderland-themed camp. Activities include Bushcraft, Archery, Canoeing, and Mountain Biking, along with team challenges and social gatherings. The event fosters teamwork, creativity, and outdoor skills in a fun and imaginative environment.
Where: Clacton-on-Sea | More Info: Character Breakfast
Halloween Fancy Dress Childrens Party
What to Expect:
A fun-filled Halloween party with a variety of activities including a magic show, games, and balloon modeling.
Description:
Join us for a spooktacular Halloween party with Bam Bam Children's Entertainer at the Princes Theatre. Enjoy a 2-hour fun-filled event featuring a magic show, games, balloon modeling, special effects, disco dancing, and family fun. The event includes a free goody bag for each child, a free hot drink, and a selection of hot food and ice creams available for purchase. The best fancy dress prize will be awarded, making this a perfect family outing.