1) Pumpkin Carving at Butterfly World
Nothing says Halloween like a carved pumpkin, so why not make your own? Carve a pumpkin just in time for Halloween and if that’s not enough there is face painting and insect handling also available.
Butterfly World, Miriam Lane, St Albans, Wednesday, October 29, various times. Details: 01727 869203, butterflyworldproject.com
2) Halloween Ghosts and Ghouls Guided Walk
Discover the spookier side of St Albans with this guided tour that will leave you wondering whether the dead have truly moved on and shiver as your tour guide tells the stories behind some of St Albans’ more mysterious events.
Walk starts outside the Old Town Hall, Market Place, St Albans, until October 31, various times. Details: stalbanstourguides.co.uk
3) St Albans Pumpkin Festival
Pumpkins will be on show during the nine-day festival. A great way to get the perfect pumpkin in time for Halloween.
Willows Farm Village, Coursers Road, St Albans, until November 2, various times. Details: 0870 129 9718, willowsactivityfarm.com
4) Popdance Kids Halloween Camp
See your little ones get into the witching spirit as they dance along to Halloween-themed songs.
Scout Hut, 56 Watford Road, St Albans, October 29 and October 30, various times. Details: eventbrite.co.uk
5) Haunted Harpenden
Come if you dare to this Halloween walk in search of creatures and spectres that haunt the night. Bring a flashlight, if you think it will save you.
The War Memorial, Church Green, Harpenden, Friday, October 31, from 8pm until late. Details: stalbanstourguides.co.uk
6) Halloween Bonfire and Fireworks Extravaganza
Is trick-or-treating too cold? Enjoy a night of Halloween games, storytelling, fireworks displays and a fancy dress competition.
Sopwell House, Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, Friday, October 31, from 6.30pm until late. Details: 01727 750466, sopwellhouse.com
7) UR Crew Halloween Party
This free event will see members of the group, which supports over 18s with learning disabilities, serve up a party-mix of R’n’B and rock’n’roll tunes to help raise your spirits on Halloween night.
The Farmers Boy Pub, London Road, St Albans, Friday, October 31, 8.30pm to 11pm. Details: 01727 819310, grae.wall@leisureconnection.co.uk
8) Halloween Fancy Dress Party at the Goat Inn
Whatever you decide to dress up as, be it vampire, zombie or mummy, you will be warmly welcomed at the Goat Inn.
The Goat Inn, Sopwell Lane, St Albans, Saturday, November 1, from 8pm until late. Details: 01727 833934, goatinn.co.uk
9) OA Annual Halloween Party
Enjoy a night of fireworks, fancy dress and raffles at this annual display.
OA Rugby Club, Woolams Playing Fields, St Albans, Saturday, November 1, from 6pm, display starts at 7.30pm. Details: 01727 864476, info@oasport.com
10) Day of the Dead
Discover the differences between Day of the Dead and Halloween with St Albans Museum and explore your artistic side with a free drawing event for over 18s, with live music and drinks. Pencils and paper will be provided and an artist will be on hand to offer support.
Museum of St Albans, Hatfield Road, St Albans, Saturday, November 1, 7pm to 10pm. Details: 01727 819340
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