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What’s On in October in Kidderminster & Stourbridge

Looking for things to do with the kids in October? You’re in the right place! 🍂🎃

October is always a busy month for local families, with autumn adventures, Halloween fun, family shows, outdoor activities and plenty of things to do during the October half term.

Whether you’re looking for something to do this weekend, planning ahead for the school holidays or searching for some spooky family fun, our local What’s On guide brings together family-friendly events across Kidderminster, Stourbridge, Stourport, Bewdley, Dudley, Brierley Hill and the surrounding areas.

And because we’re a genuinely local family guide, our events are chosen with primary school-aged children and their families in mind.

 

🍂 What’s on in October?

There’s plenty happening throughout October, so why not make the most of the autumn weather and get out and about?

You’ll find family days out, local events, outdoor adventures, shows, activities and Halloween events taking place across the area.

Some October highlights currently listed on our What’s On calendar include:

🚂 Severn Valley Railway Autumn Diesel Bash – 1–4 October

🏌️ Spooktacular Golf at Aztec Island Adventure Golf – from 7 October

🧹 Room on the Broom trail at Wyre Forest – running until the end of the year

🎭 Family shows and entertainment at local theatres and venues

And there are lots more being added to our calendar, so check back regularly for new events and dates.

👉 See all local events in our What’s On guide

 

🎃 Halloween in Kidderminster & Stourbridge

October means Halloween – and there’s no shortage of spooky fun for local families!

From Halloween trails and pumpkin-themed activities to spooky shows, adventure golf and family-friendly events, there are plenty of ways to get into the Halloween spirit without travelling too far.

Whether your children love getting dressed up and going all-out spooky, or would rather enjoy something a little more family-friendly, our local What’s On calendar is the place to find Halloween events near you.

👉 Find Halloween events and activities

 

⭐ October Half Term – 24 October to 1 November

And then comes the big one… October half term! 🎃

If you’re wondering what to do with the kids during October half term in Kidderminster, Stourbridge and the surrounding areas, we’ve got you covered.

The 2026 half-term holiday runs from Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November, giving families plenty of time to get out and about and make the most of the autumn break.

There’s lots happening locally, from Halloween adventures and pumpkin picking to family days out, spooky trails, shows, creative activities and plenty of things to keep the kids entertained.

A few highlights to look out for include:

🎃 Spooky Spectacular at West Midland Safari Park – a family-friendly Halloween adventure with plenty of spooky entertainment and activities.

💀 Boogio Bones at Arley Arboretum – join Boogio Bones for some Halloween fun at this beautiful local attraction.

🚂 Ghost Trains at Severn Valley Railway – brave the darkness and climb aboard for a spooky evening adventure during the October half term.

And there are plenty more October half-term events and activities being added to our local What’s On guide.

👉 See all October half-term events in our What’s On guide

Top tip: Don’t leave it too late to book! Popular half-term activities and Halloween events can sell out, so check individual event listings for dates, times and booking information.

 

📍 Your local family What’s On guide

At Raring2go! Kidderminster & Stourbridge, we’re all about making family life a little easier.

Our free local family guide covers Kidderminster, Stourbridge, Stourport, Bewdley, Dudley, Brierley Hill and surrounding areas, with ideas for things to do, places to go, clubs, classes, holiday activities, competitions and local events.

We’re particularly focused on families with primary school-aged children, so if you’re a local parent wondering “What can we actually do with the kids this weekend?”, our What’s On calendar is a great place to start.

We’re constantly adding new events, so bookmark this page and check back throughout October.

👉 View the full Raring2go! Kidderminster & Stourbridge What’s On guide

 

More local family ideas

Looking for even more inspiration?

Keep checking our What’s On calendar for the latest October events and October half-term activities – new listings are added regularly!

Raring2go! Kidderminster & Stourbridge is your local go-to guide for families with young children, helping you discover what’s happening right on your doorstep.

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