Gloucestershire is full of thrilling events to celebrate the spooky season.

From frightfully fun live music to creep-tastic scarecrow trails, we’ve rounded up five of the best Halloween events to get you in the spirit!

1 - Pick your own Pumpkin at Over Farm

Location: Over Farm, Over

Event Dates: 4th October - 31st October

This is a ticketed event, so book online here

Although Over Farm grows pumpkins year-round, their pick-your-own patch is only open for a few weeks, making it the perfect place to find a special, plump pumpkin for Halloween. Open from 10 am to 5:30 pm during the school half term, it's an ideal activity for all the family.

Be sure to book your ticket online to choose a time slot. From your entry time, you can enjoy all the farm's offerings. Wander through acres of orange pumpkins to find the perfect one! You can also visit the shop for pumpkin carving essentials and last-minute costumes, or dine at the on-site food trailer, which serves delicious hot meals and seasonal drinks—don’t forget the pumpkin spiced latte!

2 - 2:22 A Ghost Story Told at the Everyman Theatre

Location: Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham

Event Dates: 20th October - 25th October

This is a ticketed event, book online here

Looking for a chilling experience this October? The West End performance of 2:22 A Ghost Story is coming to the Everyman Theatre, starring Stacey Dooley, Kevin Clifton, Grant Kilburn and Shvorne Marks.

Written by Danny Robins, this brilliant and adrenaline-filled play tells the story of a haunted house. Can the dead really walk again? The four main characters—and the audience—are left to battle with finding the truth.

Visit the Everyman Theatre between the 20th and 25th of October to discover the truth. Do ghosts really exist? Book tickets on their website, with prices starting from £22, and celebrate the spooky season with four West End stars!

3 - Halloween Party with Tux Fuzz Live

Location: Dunkertons Cider Park

Event Dates: Friday 31st October

This is a ticketed event, book online here

Get ready for a night to remember as Dunkertons Cider Park hosts a Halloween Party with live band Tux Fuzz on Friday, 31st of October! This award-winning six-piece band promises unbeatable energy, mixing timeless anthems guaranteed to get everyone on the dance floor.

This adult-only event encourages fancy dress for the spooky season, with drinks, food, and live music to be enjoyed. When the clock strikes midnight, will you be dancing… or running?

4 - Time-travelling Scarecrow Hunt at Rococo Gardens

Location: Rococo Gardens, Painswick

Event Dates: 18th October - 2nd November

This is a ticketed event, book online here

Step into a world of spooky fun as the much-loved Great Scarecrow Hunt returns with a time-travelling twist! From Roman gladiators to steampunk explorers and even robot gardeners from the year 3025, the gardens will be filled with colourful scarecrows from across the ages.

With each one hiding its own backstory, it’s a light-hearted Halloween adventure perfect for families, friends, and anyone who loves a seasonal day out.

5 - Halloween at Berkely Castle

Location: Berkeley Castle, Gloucestershire

Event Dates: 26th October -  29th October

This is a ticketed event, book online here

Discover the eerie side of Berkeley Castle this Halloween. Wander the ancient walls and enjoy the haunting tales this historic fortress has to offer. With owls in the Grand Hall, spooky storytelling, and a chance to meet the wise elders in the castle cellar, Berkeley Castle promises a hauntingly memorable experience.

Suitable for children of all ages, head to one of Gloucestershire’s most historic landmarks for a boo-tiful day out with all the family!

A final note from us

Whether you're hunting for a family-friendly day out or a spine-tingling scare, the events happening in Gloucestershire this October will undoubtedly get you into the spooky season.

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