Torquay Unique & Unusual Halloween Events 2026

11 unique & unusual Halloween events in Torquay and nearby.

Torquay's Halloween calendar features events hosted in surprising places, from historic halls to creative workshops. Expect a mix of ticketed and free happenings across Devon and beyond.

If you're after a grand spectacle, consider the major attraction further afield. For something more hands-on closer to home, perhaps a pottery session is more your style.

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Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Halloween Half Term Workshops: Frankenstein Masks)

Halloween Half Term Workshops: Frankenstein Masks

Torquay

Drop-in Halloween mask-making craft workshop for all ages.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Halloween Half Term Workshop: Spider Web Weaving)

Halloween Half Term Workshop: Spider Web Weaving

Torquay

Craft a spooky spider web and Halloween picture frame to take home.

Illustration of a small guide with a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street with pumpkins, ghosts and a stone bridge (Partner Walk: The Witches' Triangle)

Partner Walk: The Witches' Triangle

Newton Abbot 14 mi Free

Dartmoor folklore walking route visiting Jay's Grave and Bowerman's Nose.

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Ghouls Night Out - Paint Your Own Ghost)

Ghouls Night Out - Paint Your Own Ghost

Ivybridge 18 mi $$

BYOB sip-and-paint session with all painting materials provided.

Illustration of a witch in a pointed hat laying out tarot cards by a crystal ball, with candles, books and pumpkins (‘It Could Be Witches’: Witchmarks and Protection Magic in Medieval England)

‘It Could Be Witches’: Witchmarks and Protection Magic in Medieval England

Exeter 18 mi

A talk exploring historic witch marks, apotropaic symbols, and protective folk magic.

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Autumnal Wreath Workshop & Afternoon Tea at Marco Pierre White)

Autumnal Wreath Workshop & Afternoon Tea at Marco Pierre White

Plymouth 28 mi $$$

Make a living door wreath followed by penthouse afternoon tea.

Equinox in Devon

Boasley Cross 32 mi $$

Autumn Equinox gathering with folk music, traditional crafts, and lake swimming.

Illustration of a small stage with red curtains where a witch and a ghost perform for a seated audience near pumpkins (Hundred Watt Club – A Halloween Evening of Burlesque & Cabaret)

Hundred Watt Club – A Halloween Evening of Burlesque & Cabaret

Burnham 58 mi

One of the longest-running burlesque revues in the UK.

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Hestercombe Haiku – An Autumn Poetry Walk)

Hestercombe Haiku – An Autumn Poetry Walk

Taunton 45 mi

Gentle garden walk and creative haiku writing workshop with Jo Middleton.

Sculpt a Ceramic Ghostie Workshop

Bridgwater 52 mi

Hand-sculpt white clay ghosts and have them professionally kiln-fired.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Samhain & The Glastonbury Dragons Wild Hunt)

Samhain & The Glastonbury Dragons Wild Hunt

Glastonbury 59 mi

Celtic celebration featuring dragons, drummers, and Border Morris dancers.

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Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn

Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 27 TLH Leisure Resort Halloween Entertainment Torquay

Features a Halloween show by the resort's resident Zombie Team.

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Illustration of clay figures in costumes and a floating ghost at a Halloween party with a punch bowl and glowing pumpkins

Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 13 Torquay Halloween 16+ Rave Torquay

High-energy 16+ Halloween drum and bass rave featuring live DJ sets.

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Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and a black cat among bare trees at twilight

Haunted Experiences

1 of 9 The Abbey After Dark Halloween Trail Torquay

Spooky after-hours garden trail featuring illuminations, storytelling, and ghostly surprises.

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Illustration of a small character with arms raised on a stage with red curtains, glowing lanterns and a pumpkin audience

Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 6 Halloween Cave Cinema Torquay

Watch family favourites and horror films underground in a prehistoric cave.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do community Halloween events in Torquay usually offer for kids?

The standard kit: costume parades with all-winners ribbons, craft stations, cookie decorating, face painting with a line worth budgeting 20 minutes for, candy stops, and a not-scary story corner. They're compact, usually two to three hours, so arrive at the start when supplies are full, since craft tables and candy famously run out early. Free almost always, donations welcome.

Is calavera face paint appropriate for visitors at Día de los Muertos events in Torquay?

At most public community celebrations, respectful participation is welcomed, and many events offer face painting on site, which is the best signal that joining in is invited. Treat it as tribute rather than costume: skip zombie or horror mashups, keep the look traditional, and pair it with genuine participation. When events are hosted by cultural organizations, follow their posted guidance.

How do we spread Halloween season events across October weekends in Torquay?

Match events to their natural weekend: farms and festivals shine in the calm first half of October, haunted attractions and big parties peak the final two weekends, and Día de los Muertos events land October 31 through November 2. Book anything sellable, tours, shows, timed tickets, in September. One anchor event per weekend beats cramming three into the last Saturday.

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