Peterborough Unique & Unusual Halloween Events 2026

19 unique & unusual Halloween events in Peterborough and nearby.

Halloween events in and around Peterborough span multiple towns, from the city's own Paranormal Nights at Flag Fen to activities in nearby Wisbech and Cambridge. You'll find ticketed experiences like the Haunted Mansion Experience and more casual gatherings such as apple picking.

For those seeking a night out, consider the Cambridge Ceilidh Club or a ghost walk further afield in Biggleswade. If you're looking for a free event, explore the East Midlands Autumn Car Event.

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Illustration of three small ghost hunters with a flashlight and camera tripods in a dim hallway with pumpkins and a ghost (Paranormal Evening at Flag Fen)

Paranormal Evening at Flag Fen

Peterborough

Investigate ghosts across Peterborough's ancient prehistoric landscape after dark.

Autumn Artisan Fayre

Upwell 20 mi Free

East Anglian artisan market featuring craft workshops and live demonstrations.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (St Ives Halloween Wrestling Special)

St Ives Halloween Wrestling Special

Saint Ives 18 mi $

Features a casket match main event.

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (The Autumn Pumpkin Air Dry Clay Evening Workshop)

The Autumn Pumpkin Air Dry Clay Evening Workshop

Wisbech 17 mi $$

Handcraft and decorate an air-dry clay pumpkin tealight holder to take home.

Pumpkin Magic Sip & Paint

Wisbech 17 mi $$

Guided sip and paint session with all materials provided.

Apple Day 2026

Cambridge 30 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 29 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

Cambridge 28 mi $

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

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

Cambridge 29 mi $$

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

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

Melton Mowbray 30 mi $

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

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

Fulbourn 33 mi $

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

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

Grantham 29 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 (Crime & Nourishment: Autumn Edition 2026)

Crime & Nourishment: Autumn Edition 2026

Cambridge 29 mi $

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

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Spearhead: Fright Night)

Spearhead: Fright Night

Sandy 30 mi $$

Three-round Warhammer Spearhead gaming tournament with pizza and costume prizes.

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

Cambridge 30 mi $

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

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Pumpkins & a Pamper Workshop)

Pumpkins & a Pamper Workshop

Sharnbrook 27 mi $$

Floral pumpkin arrangement workshop paired with a Tropic hand pamper session.

Illustration of small clay figures carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles under string lights (Autumn Pressed Flower Pumpkin Workshop)

Autumn Pressed Flower Pumpkin Workshop

Biggleswade 33 mi $$

Craft harvest displays using pressed-flower decoupage on fresh pumpkins.

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

Mildenhall Autumn Market

Mildenhall 35 mi

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

Creepy Cambridge Ghost Tour

Cambridge 30 mi $$

Spine-tingling ghost stories and historical oddities.

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

Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 35 Halloween Fun at Flag Fen Peterborough

Pumpkin picking, broomstick making, and fairytale scarecrows at the archaeology park.

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Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with a ghost above string lights, two witches by a table, and glowing pumpkins

Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 9 Drag Queen Bingo - Halloween Special Holbeach

Four bingo games, live drag performances, and cash prizes.

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Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, pumpkins and a black cat under a big pale moon

Haunted Experiences

1 of 8 Halloween: Haunted Walks & Tours Peterborough

Explore one of the city's most haunted buildings this Halloween.

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Illustration of a small ghost and a jack-o'-lantern performing on a stage with red curtains, watched by a crowd at dusk

Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 8 Hocus Pocus Halloween Outdoor Cinema Peterborough

Open-air screening of the Halloween classic with costumes and picnic seating.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do ghost tours and walking events in Peterborough typically last?

The standard is 90 minutes covering about a mile at a stop-and-story pace; extended versions run two-plus hours and add interior visits. The pace is slower than a normal walk but heavy on standing, which tires people more than distance does. Plan the parking meter and babysitter around a hard two hours, and take the pre-tour restroom stop seriously, since routes rarely include one.

Can kids come on ghost tours in Peterborough?

Family-friendly early tours, usually the 7 pm slot, keep stories spooky but not graphic and welcome ages 8-plus; late-night tours lean into murder and macabre detail and often set 13+ or 18+ minimums. Check the tour's stated age guidance and pick the early slot for first-timers. Ninety minutes of night walking is the real limit for younger kids, so check the route length.

How should we dress for October outdoor events in Peterborough?

October is the swing month: afternoon events can be warm while anything after sunset drops fast, so the answer is always layers, base, zip layer, packable shell, plus closed shoes for grass and gravel venues. Toss gloves and a beanie in the bag after mid-October for night tours and outdoor screenings. Check the hourly forecast at event time, not the daily high.

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