Free things to do in Northamptonshire this October Half Term

Keeping the kids entertained through the school holidays can be expensive and finding affordable activities can be time consuming. So I’ve the hard work and put together a list of free and low cost (under £5 pp) activities happening across Northamptonshire this October half term. I’ve divided into 4 sections: Northampton, Daventry/ West Northants, North/East Northants and South Northants so you can go straight to the area you want.

If you missed my earlier posts:

7 Places to Pick Pumpkins in Northamptonshire 2026

Firework Displays in Northamptonshire 2026

What’s on in Northamptonshire this October Half Term

Northampton

Northampton Central Library

Halloween Crafts:

Monday 26 October 10.30-11.30AM – SKELETON
Tuesday 27 October 2.30-3.30PM – HAND PUPPETS
Wednesday 28 October 11.00-12.00PM – HALLOWEEN POM-POMS
Thursday 29 October 2.30-3.30PM – JACK-O-LANTERNS
Friday 30 October 11.00-12.00PM – TRICK OR TREAT BAGS
Saturday 31 October 2.30-3.30PM – SPIDERS AND WEBS

Wootton Parish Council

Wootton Library FREE events include: Pyjama Story Party on Tues 27th Oct 6-7.30pm and Halloween Crafts Tues 27th 11am-2pm. The Community Centre is also hosting a Halloween Disco on the 29th October. There are various time slots and tickets cost £4 per child (2+ years)

Growing Together

Thursday 29th October 3.45-5pm Family Silent Disco (£3 per child, £1 accompanying adult) at Blackthorn Community Centre

Diwali Celebrations

Saturday 31st October Northampton Market Square 10-8pm. Stalls open 10am, entertainment starts at 12 and the parade is at 6pm.

Northampton Annual Fireworks Spectacular

Sunday 1st November at the Racecourse. Entertainment starts at 4pm, fireworks at 6pm. FREE entry

Daventry/West Northants

Daventry Town Council

Various FREE activities throughout the week, including Domino masterclass, Makes in the Museum and Golf Skills. All held at the museum, except Golf Skills at New St Park and Teen Clinic at The Arc Cinema

Sunday 31st – Daventry Fireworks Spooktacular at Parker E-ACT Academy from 6pm FREE ENTRY

The Reading Tree, Weedon Depot

FREE Halloween activities 24th October – 1st November 10am-4pm including Halloween arts and crafts and a spooky treasure hunt. Free parking on site.

North/East Northants

Northamptonshire Day

This year’s Northamptonshire Day celebrations take place on 25th October in Kettering. The main hub is the Market Place, other locations include Wicksteed Park and the Leisure Village. There will be a host of family activities, entertainment and heritage bus rides between venues.

Wellingborough Museum

Various FREE activities, including 26th-30th October Haunted Museum Trail, 27th October Spooky Storytelling and Crafts and Oct 28th CJ’s Birds and Haunted Railway

Rushden Lakes

29th and 30th October The Peculiar Pumpkin Patch £3.50 per child featuring spooky games and characters and the chance to pick your own mini pumpkin. On the Central Boulevard (Nr Clarks and Bill’s). FREE parking on site

North Northamptonshire Active Communities

Friday 30th October at 10am or 12pm Family Halloween Walk at Queensway Park. Email NNLeisure@Northants.gov.uk to book a place

Rushden Spooky Science

FREE Spooky Science sessions at Rushden Hall on Friday 30th October. Various sessions throughout the day, book now using the link above.

South Northants

The Canal Museum Stoke Bruerne

24th-31st October 10-4pm, Halloween Trail. Collect a Clue Sheet from the Museum and go on a Pumpkin Hunt along the canal to find letters that spell a spooky word! Return to the Museum with your answer to claim a prize! Costs £1.50, parking charges apply.