October Half Term in Doncaster 2023

This October half term, why not plan a family-friendly staycation in Doncaster. From award-winning attractions, to a variety of tasty international cuisines, spooky Halloween events and so much more, there's plenty to do this half term in Doncaster.

Here are some of the things that you have to look forward to: 

For the family:

• Pumpkin Picking at Eastfield Farm, 1st-31st October
• Halloween Shriek Week and Pumpkin Patch at Boston Park Farm, 14th-31st October
• Fox Gallery Art Fair, 20th October
• Doncaster Artisan Market, 21st October
• Doncaster's Multicultural Celebration of Black History Month, 21st October
• The Smeds and The Smoos at Cast, 21st-22nd October
• The Curse of Halloween at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, 21st-25th October
• Grimm Tales Panto Adventure at Yorkshire Hive, 21st-25th October
• Open Cockpit Weekend at South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum, 21st-22nd October
• Halloween at Brodsworth Hall, 21st-29th October
• Halloween Afternoon Tea at Glass Strawberry, 22nd-31st October
• Free Family Crafts at Danum Gallery Library and Museum, 23rd-25th October
• Tickhill Fusion Camps, 23rd-27th October
• Family Sand Art Drop-in Sessions, 23rd-27th October
• Kids Halloween Quiz, 24th October
• Glow at Cast, 25th-26th October
• Wicked Wednesday, 25th October
• Two Door Cinema Club with Special Guests at Doncaster Dome, 25th October
• Black History Month Family Day at Danum Gallery Library and Museum, 26th October 
• Hocus Pocus Outdoor Cinema at Doncaster Athletics Club, 26th October
• Mansion House Open Day, 27th October
• Special Craft: Spooky Pumpkin Book at Danum Gallery Library and Museum, 27th October 
• Cirque: The Greatest Show at Cast, 27th-28th October
• Glow Walk at Sandall Park, 27th October
• The Ghost Ships of Doncaster, 28th October
• Record Fair, 28th October
• Doncaster's Biggest Halloween Party Ever, 28th October
• Twisted Knot Halloween Workshop, 28th October
• Fundraising Concert at Doncaster Minster, 28th October
• Revolvers at Doncaster Minster, 28th October
• Pumpkin Carving, 28th October
• Mr Dan's Team Sunday Funday Halloween Disco, 29th October
• Halloween Games Evening at Bake Battle & Roll, 29th October

For the grown-ups:

• International Comedy Cabaret Show, 20th October
• Starkers in Doncaster, 21st October 
• Hits Out Of Hell at Doncaster Dome, 21st October
• An Evening and a Little Bit of a Morning with Mark Steel, 24th October
• Sarah Millican Late Bloomer at Doncaster Dome, 27th October (ONLY HOSPITALITY TICKETS REMAINING)
• The Kameko Futurity Trophy (Friday), 27th October
• The Booby Trap Burlesque and Cabaret at Cast, 28th October
• Carl Hutchinson at Doncaster Little Theatre, 28th October

Whether you're searching for things to do, places to eat or events in Doncaster - Visit Doncaster is your place to look.