Halloween Fun for all the Family this October Half Term
Get ready for a thrilling Halloween season in Ashington! We're excited to announce a series of events and activities that will keep the whole family entertained throughout the October half term.
Ashington Market Halloween Crafts Extravaganza
Date: Tuesday, 29th October 2024 Location: Ashington Market Time: 10am to 2pm
Join us for a day of spooky crafts and Halloween-themed activities:
- Pride Action North: Creating Halloween suncatchers
- Mortal Fools: Making spooky friendship bracelets with Halloween-themed materials
- Northumberland Wildlife Trust: Craft Halloween bat decorations using natural materials, see a taxidermy bat, and learn about local bat populations
- Full Circle Food Project: Free pumpkins (courtesy of Ashington Town Council), pumpkin recipes, displays, and biscuit decorating
- Northumberland Family Hubs Team: Halloween-themed playdough and biscuit decorating
- Ashington Library: Fun Halloween crafts, stories, and books
Trick or Treat Trail
Dates: Saturday, 26th October - Saturday, 2nd November 2024 Location: Ashington High Street, Station Road, Lintonville Terrace, Woodhorn Road and North Seaton Road
Explore Ashington's high street with our exciting new Trick or Treat Trail:
- Over 20 participating shops
- Special sticker cards for kids to complete
- Collect sweet treats from each location
- Fun for the whole family!
Note: Please check individual shop opening times before visiting.
Free Swim Sessions
Continue the Halloween fun with two free swim sessions at Ashington Leisure Centre:
- Saturday, 26th October: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
- Saturday, 2nd November: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Don't miss this opportunity to make a splash this Halloween season!
Grab your costumes, bring your family and friends, and get ready for a wickedly good time in Ashington this October half term. It's the perfect way to celebrate Halloween while supporting our local businesses and community!
For more information, please contact 01670 624521 or visit; www.ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk
And there is more!
Here you can see a whole range of Halloween crafts and activities that are happening over the half term holidays across Northumberland.
Ashington Leisure Centre
Let’s get active and enjoy some fantastic family fun this October half term
Book your activities online here; https://brnw.ch/21wNNiY
Come along and…
Make a splash in the pool
Let the kids run wild in the soft play
Keep the kids active in our indoor sports courts
And don’t forget to treat yourself at our Hive Café!
Book your activities on our Places Leisure App, call our team on 01670 620200 or speak to our team on reception!
Let’s all have the best time together!
Family Hubs After School Halloween Clubs
Come along to our FREE Halloween After School Club (5 - 9 years) for some Halloween Themed Bingo, potion making and Halloween themed Arts & Crafts!
Bedlington Family Hub (01670 822714) - Monday 28 October | 15:30 - 17:00
Ashington Family Hub (01670 819988) - Tuesday 29 October | 15:30 - 17:00
*Fancy dress is optional! No need to book.
Halloween PEEP Stay and Play (0 - 5 years)
Get ready for some magical potion making and biscuit decorating! Fancy dress is optional however we would love to see some amazing Halloween outfits! *Please be aware sessions must be booked and there may be limited availability
01670 819988 Ashington & Newbiggin bookings
01670 822714 Bedlington bookings,
Bedlington Family Hub (NE22 5JS) - Monday 28 October | 10:00 - 11:30
Ashington Family Hub (NE63 9EF) - Wednesday 30 October | 10:00 - 11:30
Newbiggin Family Hub (NE64 6RR) - Friday 01 November | 10:00 - 11:30
Full Circle Food Project Halloween Afternoon Tea
DISCLAIMER: The Halloween Afternoon Tea is for adults only.
Join us for a spooktacular quiz and afternoon tea on Halloween!
Thursday 31st October 2-4pm
The Growing Zone, Hirst Park, Ashington, NE63 9BA
Adults only. Booking is essential:Email: info@fcfp.org.uk or Tel: 07787 103757
Halloween Fair at Hirst Park Ashington
Hirst Welfare Centre Community Café Halloween Special
Halloween Special at Hirst Welfare Community Café!
Get into the spooky spirit with our Halloween-themed School Cake, available for just £1.50 per slice!
Delicious sponge cake topped with eerie decorations—it’s the perfect treat to enjoy this Halloween season!
Don’t miss out, stop by today for a ghoulishly good slice!
Hirst Welfare Community Café 9.30am - 2.00pm Monday to Friday
Amy from Northumberland College will be creating an adult Halloween Crafts at Hirst Welfare Centre to promote mental well-being.
Please call or text Amy to book your place.
Northumberland Wildlife Trust Green Wellbeing Opportunities Fairs
Mortal Fools
Join us for these free workshops for young people.
We'll be watching the Sounding Board Digital short films and music videos together and inviting you to take part in drama games, music-themed activities and crafty fun, all run by our fantastic youth theatre practitioners.
As part of our Sounding Board project our youth theatre groups have created short films filled with bold, thought-provoking lyrics, catchy tunes and creative soundscapes. Through these workshops, we'll explore the themes of the films and do some creative response activities.
Join us on the 30th October at YMCA Northumberland in Ashington.
Workshop #1
10:30 am – 12:30 am for ages 7 – 11
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR WORKSHOP #1
Workshop #2
2:30 pm – 4:30pm for ages 12 – 15
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR WORKSHOP #2
Booking is essential and places are limited to 20 young people per workshop.
North Seaton Community Centre Halloween Disco
Golden Pumpkin Trail Fun
Northumberland County Council and Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden are bringing the adventure to YOU with a county-wide treasure hunt!
SIX GOLDEN PUMPKINS have been hidden in local parks and nature reserves, each holding a free family pass to The Alnwick Garden – just in time for October half-term!
Join the treasure hunt this Sunday 20 October at
Flagstaff Park
Druridge Bay Country Park
Plessey Woods
East Cramlington Nature Reserve
Bolam Lake
Tyne Riverside
If you're lucky enough to find a golden pumpkin, send us a selfie in the park with the pumpkin to redeem your prize.
Whether you’re a seasoned explorer or discovering a new spot, there’s never been a better time to get outside, enjoy nature, and maybe even find a golden surprise!
The Alnwick Garden Pumpkin Garden
We're getting into the autumn spirit and you should too! Here's what we have in store...
Watch as we transform into a beautiful Pumpkin Garden! Find all the pumpkins in our pumpkin hunt and enjoy stunning selfie spots around the grounds!
Get your coat on this autumn and become a real nature detective with Reg the Hedge
The School of Poison makes a spookily spectacular return for Halloween from 26th - 31st Oct
Alongside our adventurous Autumn Garden tours, crafts and more, you'll find that there's heaps of fun to be had at The Garden this season.
Make sure to check our What's On Page to find out more! https://www.alnwickgarden.com/whats-on/
Wellbeing Wednesdays Walking for Health Wednesday 30th October
Woodhorn Museum Pumpkin Trail
The team have been busy hiding the pumpkins around the museum! 
Pick up your trail sheet and then explore the museum and colliery buildings to try and find all the hidden pumpkins.
Count how many you can find and make your way to the Welcome desk with your completed trail sheet. If you’ve spotted them all then you’ll be rewarded with a small sweet treat!
The Pumpkin Trail is open from Wednesday 16th October until Sunday 3rd November. No need to pre-book and included with your Annual Pass admission.
The Annual Pass prices are only £9.50 for adults, £8.50 for concessions and children under 18 come in FREE! Pay once and enjoy unlimited repeat visits for a whole year.
