Halloween 2025: 10 Spooky Events for Kids in Newcastle
Newcastle’s embracing the spirit of spooky season with these Halloween events that’re perfect for kids and families
Halloween happening during the half-term holiday doesn’t have to be a nightmare! We’ve got the details on all the ghoulishly good goings-on, so all you need to worry about is getting the kids out the house.
There’s plenty more treats than tricks here, from spooky trails and tours to creepy crafts and comedy, so make sure you don’t miss out.
Kids Pirate Halloween Party @ Purple Peacock
Say ahoy to Purple Peacock’s Kids Pirate Halloween Party this October half-term holiday! Taking families on a swashbuckling, immersive adventure like no other, future captains (and their grown-up shipmates) can expect spooky surprises and laugh-out-loud moments. Plus, the kids tickets include a buffet, and adult tickets are only a tenner with the purchase of a two-course meal.
Friday 31st October 2025, From £19.95 (child) / £10 (adult)
Spooky Special Effects Make Up Class @ Laing Art Gallery
There’s some spooky special effects brewing at the Laing Art Gallery this Halloween, as special effects make up artist and teacher Over the Winks shows 7-12 year olds how to transform themselves into some uncanny creatures in time for Halloween! All equipment will be provided, and guests will have the chance to practice before diving into create their own monstruous masterpieces.
Friday 31st October 2025, From £30
Spooky Science @ Life Science Centre
Life Science Centre is all about spooky science this Halloween! The little monsters can have a go at creating a spooky shadow lantern in the Making Studios, become a mad scientist in the Experiment Zone, and enjoy the incredible new 360° dome show Bump in the Night. Plus on Halloween itself, guests can explore the science centre after dark, with slime workshops and eerie dancing too!
Saturday 25th October – Sunday 2nd November 2025, Included in ticket price
Rave Kidz: Halloween Family Rave @ Digital
Rave Kidz also make a chilling return to the Toon, bringing their Halloween Family Rave to Digital. Andy Whitby will be bringing the bloodcurdling beats, while games, meet and greets, and much more keep the young ravers entertained through the afternoon. The scariest thing here is probably the inevitable dad dancing…
Sunday 19th October 2025, From £16.90
Halloween Half Term Activities @ Newcastle Castle
Are you brave enough to enter Newcastle Castle after hours? Fearless adventurers who take on the challenge may brave the ghost hunt, brew their own potions, and try their hand at potion telling. What better way to embrace the spirit of spooky season together!
Saturday 25th October – Sunday 2nd November 2025, Included in ticket price
Halloween Makes & Halloween Fun @ Hatton Gallery
Craft gets creepy with Hatton Gallery’s Halloween Makes workshop! There’ll be cards, masks and spooky pictures to help imaginations run wild. Who knows what they’ll come up with!
Halloween Makes, Monday 27th October 2025, Free / Halloween Fun, Wednesday 29th October 2025, Free
Eldon Scare @ Eldon Square
Eldon Square is jam-packed with some frightening fun this Halloween, with a full week of free activities for brave families! Growing ghouls and wannabe witches can take on this thrilling trail throughout Eldon Square to discover the hidden Halloween word, and receive a spooktacular seasonal goody bag alongside an official Eldon Scare certificate of completion. Even better, it’s all in support of the Changing Lives Charity, helping to support those in need across the community.
Saturday 25th October 2025, From £2
Kids Comedy Club Halloween Special @ The Stand
Elaine Robertson and Lee Kyle are bringing some uncanny comedy to The Stand this Halloween, as their seasonal Kids Comedy Club makes its ghoulish, grand return! Expect to laugh the day away together as you enjoy some creepy comedy - if you dare.
Saturday 25th October 2025, From £10
Corpse Bride (20th Anniversary) @ Tyneside Cinema
Tyneside Cinema are helping to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Tim Burton’s iconic stop-motion movie Corpse Bride with plenty of screenings over the October half-term holiday. Even better, there’s £5 tickets and relaxed viewings available on selected dates too!
Thursday 16th October – Sunday 2nd November 2025, Prices vary
Wand Making Workshop @ Tyne Theatre & Opera House
Tyne Theatre & Opera House are also embracing some creepy crafts this month, with a magical wand making workshop! Would-be witches and wizards are welcome to bring their broomsticks and cloaks along as they bring their imaginations to life using everything from wood and twine, to feathers and ribbon.
Monday 27th October 2025, From £15
Well that’s plenty to keep little goblins and ghouls happy this Halloween! But if that’s too many spooks for one week, then there’s still plenty more happening with our round-up of October half term happenings too.
Main image: Two girls covering faces with pumpkins by Mike Jones via Pexels / Free to use under the Pexels License
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