Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Spalding 2026

19 unique & unusual Halloween events near Spalding.

Spalding residents seeking Halloween entertainment will find events across the district and nearby towns.

Attractions range from ticketed experiences like the Steampunk Halloween in Lincoln to free community gatherings. Families might consider pumpkin-themed events, while those looking for a night out may explore ghost tours in Cambridge.

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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 15 mi

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 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 22 mi $$

Craft a seasonal flower arrangement using a real pumpkin base.

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 16 mi $$

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

Pumpkin Magic Sip & Paint

Wisbech 15 mi $$

Guided sip and paint session with all materials provided.

Steampunk Halloween IV

Lincoln 35 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

Lincoln 35 mi

Traditional ghost stories and Lincoln history with no jumping out.

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 31 mi $

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

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 32 mi $

Features a casket match main event.

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 42 mi

Historical Cambridge ghost walk led by university alumni and students.

Witch Festival UK

Mountsorrel 41 mi $$

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

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 41 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 41 mi $$

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

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 42 mi $

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

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

Mildenhall Autumn Market

Mildenhall 42 mi

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

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 26 mi $$

Drive-through mannequin body part heist

Monsters Invasion

Lincoln 34 mi

Nine giant monsters invading city rooftops

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Halloween Event with Piers Torday & Emma Carroll at Waterstones Lincoln)

Halloween Event with Piers Torday & Emma Carroll at Waterstones Lincoln

Lincoln 35 mi $

Halloween event with two popular children's authors

Illustration of a small guide with a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street with pumpkins, ghosts and a stone bridge (The Great Leicester Ghost Hunt)

The Great Leicester Ghost Hunt

Leicester 41 mi Free

Eight interactive ghostly encounters throughout the city.

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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 37 Halloween at Sacrewell Peterborough

Family-friendly autumn fun with ghost stories, crafts, and pumpkin carving.

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

Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 7 Drag Queen Bingo - Halloween Special Holbeach

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

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

Haunted Experiences

1 of 6 Halloween: Haunted Walks & Tours Peterborough

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

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

Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 10 The Haunting of Ravenwood House Spalding

An immersive Victorian murder mystery and dinner experience set in 1893.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can we volunteer or participate in Halloween events in Spalding instead of just attending?

Community events run on volunteers, and signing up transforms the season: host a trunk at a trunk-or-treat, judge a costume contest, staff a festival craft table, or join a parade group. Sign-ups post in September through schools, libraries, and neighborhood groups, and shifts are usually two or three hours, leaving time to enjoy the event. Volunteering is also the best free ticket in town.

What should we wear on a ghost tour in Spalding?

Ghost tours are night walking tours, so dress for 60-90 minutes outdoors in October: real walking shoes for cobblestones and uneven sidewalks, a warm layer you'd want an hour after sunset, and rain gear when the sky is ambiguous, since most tours run in drizzle. Skip the flip-flops and the costume; hands-free is best for the dark stretches between stops.

How do we build a full Halloween day itinerary in Spalding?

Stack by energy curve: daytime farm or market while everyone's fresh, a late-afternoon rest and food stop, then the evening event, tour, show, or haunt, as the finale. Keep drive legs under 30 minutes between stops, book only the evening portion as a timed ticket so the day can flex, and end the night close to home, not across town.

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