Spooky season is almost upon us with the nights getting darker and October half term just around the corner.

There is a huge variety of Halloween events and activities happening in and around Oakham and Rutland in the coming weeks, including pumpkin carving, bat box making, a spooky stage show and more.

Halloween at Rutland Farm Park

This October half term, Rutland Farm Park are hosting their annual 'Halloween at the Farm' events, packed full of spooky activities and farmyard fun, perfect for goblins and ghouls of all ages.

Running between 21st October and 2nd November, Rutland Farm Park invites visitors to show off their best fancy dress costumes, get stuck into a scavenger hunt in their spooky woods and try some Halloween games.

Alongside the Halloween festivities, they also have their usual schedule of activities, like meeting and feeding the animals.

On Thursday 30 October, the Farm Park team will also be joined by Shoot It Momma Photography for some Halloween photo shoots. Perfect for capturing a cute shot of the kids in their Halloween costumes or a whole family get-up, these mini-photo shoots are in high demand with limited spots available so book early to avoid disappointment.

Halloween at Rutland Farm Park

Hands on Halloween Activities at Rutland Water

From Friday 24 to Sunday 26 October, Rutland Water Visitor Centre are holding a host of hands-on haunted Halloween events.

Get in the spooky spirit in your Halloween costume (optional) and try your hand at pumpkin carving, crafting your very own broomstick or dissecting owl pellets to see what you can find.

This event will run from 10am to 3pm and you can drop in at any time for as little or as long as you like.

Family Bat Box Building at Anglian Water Bird Watching Centre

Get the whole family involved with this hands-on woodland workshop building a bat box with the option of also painting it.

This session is happening on 28 October as part of Bat Week, celebrating the magical and mysterious world of bats.

Family Bat Box Building

Most Haunted: The Stage Show at Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre

Multi-award winning paranormal investigation show Most Haunted is coming to Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre on 28 October, hosted by Yvette Fielding and the Most Haunted Team.

Theatre audiences will get to watch previously unseen footage from their investigations, as well as Most Haunted's all time top ten scares.

They will also invite some audience members to join in a séance and Ouija board on stage as the team carry out their own ghostly investigation.

Most Haunted: The Stage Show

Halloween-themed Laser Tag at Rumble Live Action Gaming

Join the Rumble team for one final battle on 31 October with their special Halloween-themed laser tag.

Prizes will be given out for best costumes with sweet treats and scary twists for all players with plenty of spooky fun in the woods.

This special event marks the end of Rumble's season and they're finishing on a high with every penny raised from their Halloween event going to Little Miracles, a wonderful charity which supports families of children with additional needs, disabilities and life-limiting conditions.

Halloween fun with Rumble Live Action Gaming

For more events to keep the little ones busy this October half term as well as other local events, live music and shows, visit our 'What's On' section or submit your own local event.