Retford Halloween & Things to Do 2026
Your complete guide to the best halloween in Retford and surrounding areas
Around the fairgrounds, Retford welcomes the fall season with things to do, haunted trails, and Halloween festivals. Spooky Sundown Halloween offers a seasonal centerpiece, while autumn celebrations and spooky entertainment create options for families and adventurous visitors. Near Kings Park and the town’s historic centre, decorated lights make evening walks inviting. Guests can enjoy harvest activities in daylight, then follow the atmosphere toward ghostly experiences and nighttime scares.
Find the best Retford Halloween happenings this year!
Browse Halloween Near Retford by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Halloween Monster Mash with DJ, games, and crafts
Haunted Experiences
Six years of award-winning fear attractions
Food, Drink, and Parties
UK's biggest Halloween rave with massive electronic music lineup
Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Outdoor screening of 'Scream' at historic Lincoln Castle
Unique & Unusual
Free entry to medieval Gainsborough Old Hall
Editor's Picks
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FearFest Halloween Rave
(Rotherham)
UK's biggest Halloween rave with massive electronic music lineup
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Doncaster Fear Factory 2025
(Doncaster)
Six years of award-winning fear attractions
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Fright Fiesta at Gulliver's Kingdom
(Matlock Bath)
Lively festival atmosphere with spooky attractions and rides.
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It's In Nottingham: Halloween Monster Mash at Nottingham Castle
(Nottingham)
Halloween Monster Mash with DJ, games, and crafts
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Harvest Fair After Dark 2025
(Worksop)
Historic gaol transformed for a nighttime event
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Spooky Sundown Halloween
(Rampton)
Family-friendly Halloween fun with a park-wide Monster Hunt.
Retford Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
