October Half Term Things to Do
General Event
What’s On in Hereford This Half Term
Looking for things to do this October Half Term? From spooky museum mysteries to family festivals and fireworks, Hereford is full of fun for everyone!
Check out what’s happening around the city and get ready for some frightfully good fun this half term!
Horrorford Halloween Event
Event Details
Date: Saturday 25th October
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: High Town, Hereford
Free Activities:
- Witches Cauldron Photo Experience 10:30am to 3:00pm.
- Trick and Treat Trail Win £50 main prize and treats at all trail locations*.
- Scary Storytime.
- Colourting table.
Horrorford Halloween – Trick or Treat Trail
Date: Saturday 25th & Friday 31stOctober
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Hereford City Centre
Free Treats on the trail, whilst stocks last*
Also win a £50 Hereford Gift Card by completing the trail and posting your entry at Hereford Tourist Information Cerntre, St Owen Street. Open 10am 4pm Mon - Sat.
Full terms and conditions apply.
Join in the spooky fun this Halloween with the Horrorford Trick or Treat Trail! Pick up a bag and explore the city centre, collecting sweet treats and surprises along the way — while stocks last!
Trail Map Pick-up Locations:
- Bicycle Chain - Conningsby St.
- Little Boutique - Church St.
- New Look - High St.
- Balloon Display Co, Party Shop - Union St.
- Wagamama - Old Market.
- London Camera Exchange - Widemarsh St.
- Oxfam - Broad St.
- Matrix - Eign Gate.
- Shoezone
- Finish point of trail and to enter £50 Hereford Gift Prize Draw. Hereford Tourist Information Centre - Saint Owen St.
*Trail treats subject to availability. First come first served basis.
Hereford Ghost Walks
Evening Ghost Tours If you're visiting Hereford and are in the mood for a thrilling adventure, an evening ghost tour is just the ticket. Steeped in history and mystery, walks offer a variety of spine-tingling tales that will captivate your imagination
Night at the Museum: Trapped in Time
28th – 30th October | 10:30am – 1:00pm
The Old House, Hereford
Step back in time this Halloween as an ancient artefact unleashes a strange curse at the Old House! Solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and help break the spell as the exhibits come to life.
Hosted by Herefordshire Museums and Galleries and Hereford College of Arts.
Halloween Trail
25th October – 2nd November
Something spooky is afoot at the Old House — and only you can solve it! Follow the clues around the museum to uncover mysterious goings-on and help crack the case.
Museum of Cider – Fright Night at the Museum
30th October | 7:00pm – 9:30pm
16+ only | £16.50 per person | Free parking
Enter at your peril....
Back by popular demand after last year’s fright fest, Fright Night at the Museum returns to the Museum of Cider! Explore the dark cellars beneath the museum, meet the strange inhabitants lurking below, and solve their riddles to escape — if you dare.
Gather your bravest friends (groups of up to six) and choose a time slot for an evening of spine-chilling fun.
Visit the Museum of Cider website for booking and details.
The Courtyard – Family Festival: Myths & Legends
27th – 31st October
The Courtyard’s annual Family Festival is back — and it’s the 10th anniversary! Enjoy a full day of creative fun, shows, and hands-on experiences inspired by Myths and Legends, perfect for families of all ages.
Activities include:
- Silent Disco
- Badge Making
- Biscuit Decorating
- Parade through the city centre
It’s a celebration of creativity, imagination, and family fun!
Visit The Courtyard’s website for the full programme and tickets.
Make-It Happen – Halloween Craft Classes
27th – 31st October
Get creative this half term with seasonal workshops at Make-It Happen Studio! From spooky stitches to cosy autumn crafts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
This year’s classes include:
- Halloween Plushie Making
- Crochet Mug Hugs
- Crochet Pumpkins
Take some time for yourself, learn a new skill, and make something beautifully seasonal to take home.
Book your spot in advance via the Make-It Happen website.
Matrix
Drop in for a frightfully fun atmosphere — Matrix is decked out for Halloween with eerie decorations and spooky vibes throughout the venue.
Visit Matrix’s website for more activities.
Odeon – Halloween Screenings
All October
Settle in for a month of spooky cinema at Odeon Hereford! Whether you’re in the mood for supernatural chills or cult horror classics, there’s something to send shivers down your spine.
Featuring Halloween favourites such as:
- The Thing
- Constantine
- The Descent
- The Exorcist
From eerie atmospheres to jump scares that will have you gripping your seat, Odeon is the place to be this Halloween.
Visit the Odeon website for showtimes and tickets.
Hereford City Council & Hereford Library – Horrible Hereford History Day
30th October | 10am – 4pm | Free Event
Join in for a day of spooky Hereford tales and local history. Discover the city’s horrible past with storytelling, fun activities, and drop-in sessions at the Hereford Library, Town Hall, in collaboration with Herefordshire Libraries.
Hereford Racecourse – Fireworks Display for St Michael’s Hospice
1st November | 5pm – 9pm
Light up your night with the annual fireworks display at Hereford Racecourse. Enjoy food trucks, fairground rides, a light show, and the main fireworks at 7:45pm.
All proceeds go to St Michael’s Hospice. Free parking available.
Visit Hereford Racecourse online for ticket details and early bird offers.
Whether you’re chasing mysteries, crafting something new, or enjoying fireworks, there’s plenty happening in Hereford this half term.
Follow the links above to find out more and plan your week of frightfully good fun!
Details
Address:
Hereford City Centre,
Hereford
This event takes place across Hereford City Centre.
