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October half term fun in Coventry and the West Midlands

Enjoy October half term around Coventry and the West Midlands without spending a fortune.

Published: 6th October 2025

October half term fun in Coventry and the West Midlands

Get ready for a spook-tacular October half term in Coventry and the West Midlands! From thrilling family shows and creepy Halloween events to hands-on workshops, art adventures, and splash-tastic days out, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Halloween at St Mary’s Guildhall - 25th – 29th October

Discover ghostly tales, spooky crafts, bone trails, and ghost tours at the Ghoulish Guildhall.

Hop on any of the following services to get you there, 11, 12X, 24.

Halloween Makers Market, FarGo Village - 25th & 26th October

Enjoy creepy crafts, eerie jewellery, pumpkin carving, and more in a Halloween-themed market. Free entry for all.

Hop on any of the following services to get you there; 7 or 8

Family Sundays, Warwick Arts Centre - 12th October - 14th December

Free drop-in creative art, music, and dance activities for all ages every Sunday.

Pirates Love Underpants, Warwick Arts Centre - 28th – 29th October

A pirate adventure with music, puppets, and plenty of laughs.

Hop on any of the following services to get you there, 11, 14 or 12X

Belgrade Theatre

Anansi’s Tricksy Trail - 27th - 31st October 

Follow rhyming clues around the theatre, spot hidden spiders, and claim a sticker prize.

Family Half Term Fun - 27th - 31st October

Free drop-in activities for all the family.

Nature Makers - 30th & 31st October

Pumpkin art and nature-inspired crafts for all ages.

Grandad Anansi - 31st October

A heartwarming, funny family show filled with music, dance, and Jamaican culture for ages 4–9.

Hop on any of the following services to get you there, 6, 6A, 9, 11, 14, 17, 17A, 18, 18A, 21 or 21A.

October Half Term at Coventry Transport Museum - 25th - 31st October

Hands-on Tinker | Make | Play workshops, STEM holiday clubs, interactive exhibits, and the 4D Land Speed Record Simulator.

Hop on any of the following services to get you there, 13, 13A, 20 or 20A

October Half Term at Herbert Art Gallery & Museum - 25th - 31st October

Art, culture, and hands-on fun with activities including Plot, Print & Play sessions, Silk Painting Furoshiki Masterclass, and exhibitions including Dippy the Dinosaur and Warwickshire’s Jurassic Sea.

Hop on any of the following services to get you there, 11, 12X, or 24.

Halloween at St Mary’s Guildhall - 30th - 31st October

Enjoy the Ghostly Guildhall Special Event or spooky Afternoon Tea with Wailing Willow & Mistress Moaning Mary.

Hop on any of the following services to get you there, 11, 12X, or 24.

Hare and Tortoise, The Albany Theatre - 31st October 

A fun, musical adaptation of Aesop’s fable for ages 3–8 celebrating friendship, differences, and growing up.

Hop on any of the following services to get you there 6, 6A, 14 or 14A

The Wave - 25th - 31st October

From gentle splashes to heart-pumping rides, there’s something for everyone.

Hop on any of the following services to get you there, 11, 12X, 24, 25 or X30

To plan your journey by bus during half term click here.

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