Newark on Trent Unique & Unusual Halloween Events 2026

23 unique & unusual Halloween events in Newark on Trent and nearby

Steampunk Halloween IV

Oct 30 – Nov 1

Lincoln 16 mi

Steampunk celebration featuring Fright Club, daytime markets, and The Immortal Ball.

Illustration of a smiling guide holding a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street with ghosts and pumpkins at dusk (The Original Lincoln Ghost Walk)

The Original Lincoln Ghost Walk

Oct 28 – Oct 31

Lincoln 16 mi

Traditional ghost stories and Lincoln history with no jumping out.

Museum of Curiosities

Nottingham 17 mi

Three floors of haunted dolls, skulls, and supernatural artifacts.

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Worksop Halloween Half Marathon 2026)

Worksop Halloween Half Marathon 2026

Sun, Oct 25

Worksop 20 mi

Run backwards in 2026 and incorporating the Nottinghamshire County Championships.

Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, pumpkins and a black cat under a big pale moon (Galleries of Justice Ghost Hunt - Saturday 10th October 2026)

Galleries of Justice Ghost Hunt - Saturday 10th October 2026

Sat, Oct 10

Loughborough 16 mi

Investigate historic courtrooms, gaol cells, and medieval caves after dark.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (EastMidlands Autumn Car Event)

EastMidlands Autumn Car Event

Sat, Nov 7

Melton Mowbray 21 mi $

In-person automotive meet-up featuring classic rides and modern vehicles

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Autumn Floral Pumpkins Workshop)

Autumn Floral Pumpkins Workshop

Sun, Oct 18

Grantham 13 mi $$

Craft a seasonal flower arrangement using a real pumpkin base.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Thee Halloween Freakshow)

Thee Halloween Freakshow

Sat, Oct 31

Nottingham 16 mi $$

Spooky Halloween bash featuring live acts and costumes in Nottingham.

Illustration of kids in costumes at a table with pumpkins, bowls of treats, and paper bats and bunting overhead (Beginner's Crochet Pumpkins Workshop)

Beginner's Crochet Pumpkins Workshop

Sun, Oct 4

Long Eaton 23 mi $$

All materials and equipment provided to craft a handmade autumn pumpkin.

Witch Festival UK

Sat, Oct 31

Mountsorrel 28 mi $$

Magickal gathering featuring workshops, rituals, and market stalls in historic Guildhall.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Crich Tramway Village Autumn Season)

Crich Tramway Village Autumn Season

Oct 26 – Oct 30

Matlock 28 mi

Features stories on a tram, crafts, and a woodland Halloween trail.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Mediumship Evening with Cats Protection)

Mediumship Evening with Cats Protection

Fri, Oct 30

Belper 28 mi $$

Mediumship demonstrations with professional mediums

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Lantern Making Workshops)

Lantern Making Workshops

Oct 27 – Nov 14

Derby 30 mi

Craft sustainable willow and tissue paper lanterns with expert artists.

Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns and a black cat under a pale moon (Ghost Hunt – Strutt’s Haunted School House)

Ghost Hunt – Strutt’s Haunted School House

Fri, Oct 9

Belper 28 mi

Paranormal investigation with equipment inside a 1909 Edwardian school.

Artisan Autumn Fair 2026

Oct 3 – Oct 4

Woodhouse 29 mi $$

Artisan crafts, gifts, and food stalls inside a historic hall.

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Autumn Wreath & Pumpkin Demonstration with Luxury Afternoon Tea)

Autumn Wreath & Pumpkin Demonstration with Luxury Afternoon Tea

Sat, Sep 26

Eckington 28 mi $$$

Autumn wreath and pumpkin floral arrangement demonstrations served with afternoon tea.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Autumn Wreath Making Workshop)

Autumn Wreath Making Workshop

Sat, Sep 19

Quorn 27 mi $$

Craft an autumn wreath with preserved foliage, seasonal decorations, and drinks.

Illustration of striped booths with pumpkins and costumed figures on a town street with orange autumn trees (Tipis at Whatton House & The Fable Yard Autumn Open Day 2026)

Tipis at Whatton House & The Fable Yard Autumn Open Day 2026

Sun, Sep 20

Loughborough 26 mi Free

Tour three styled giant tipis and licensed ceremony grounds.

Illustration of clay figures shopping at striped market stalls piled with orange pumpkins under autumn trees and bunting (Autumn Book and Craft Market)

Autumn Book and Craft Market

Sat, Nov 7

Derby 30 mi Free

Book-related crafts and independent publishers hosted by Derby Book Festival.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Drive Through Body Part Heist)

Drive Through Body Part Heist

Grantham 8 mi $$

Drive-through mannequin body part heist

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Gainsborough Old Hall Free Entry and Clay Pumpkin Workshop)

Gainsborough Old Hall Free Entry and Clay Pumpkin Workshop

Gainsborough 23 mi Free

Free entry to medieval Gainsborough Old Hall

Monsters Invasion

Lincoln 15 mi

Nine giant monsters invading city rooftops

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Halloween Event with Piers Torday & Emma Carroll at Waterstones Lincoln)

Halloween Event with Piers Torday & Emma Carroll at Waterstones Lincoln

Lincoln 17 mi $

Halloween event with two popular children's authors

Other Halloween categories in Newark on Trent

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees

Newark on TrentFamily-Friendly Fall Activities31 family events

Illustration of a Halloween gathering at dusk with a smiling ghost, costumed figures, glowing jack-o'-lanterns and lights

Newark on TrentHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties16 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and black cats under a full moon at dusk

Newark on TrentHaunted Experiences7 haunted attractions

Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a lit stage with red curtains before a crowd at night

Newark on TrentHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment8 shows & screenings

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events in Newark on Trent

Newark on Trent neighbours host numerous Halloween gatherings, from major festivals like the Leicester Witch Festival in Loughborough to family-friendly craft workshops such as the Clay Pumpkin Workshop at Gainsborough Old Hall.

Consider an autumn half marathon in Worksop or a ghost walk in Lincoln, with event types varying from ticketed attractions to community events.

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