Spooky Sheffield events for Halloween
Spooky season is upon us once again and there's lots going on in Sheffield and as the lead up to Halloween also coincides with the October Half Term school holidays, there's lots happening for families and kids to get stuck into.
We've collated the best of Halloween events for families below, but if you want something a little more chilling (i.e. not a family affair) then we've also got some extra scary options further down below for older audiences too.
Out of this World 2024
Celebrating its tenth year, Out of this World is a FREE family event celebrating all things otherworldly!
Taking place across Sheffield City Centre, the event is for anyone who enjoys sci-fi, comic books, gaming, magic, illusion, Halloween and all things spooky.
Every year, it attracts thousands of adults and children (many in costume), who come to see and enjoy this weird, wonderful and wacky event.
Halloween half term events for families
Witches & Wizards at The Tropical Butterfly House
Are you ready for some spooky surprises and mystical mayhem this October half-term holiday! Join the Tropical Butterfly House for some frightfully good family fun, 19 October - 3 November, 10am to 5pm.
Halloween Boomchikkaboom Family Party
Get ready for a wild time at the Halloween Boomchikkaboom Family Party with fun, games, and laughter for the whole fam at Cambridge Street Collective on Saturday 26 October.
Out of this World 2024
Taking place across numerous outdoor locations in Sheffield City Centre on Sunday 27 October, this FREE to attend event is for anyone who enjoys sci-fi, comic books, gaming, magic, illusion, Halloween and all things spooky.
Handmade Halloween - Kids Craft Half Term Workshops
Join Sincerely Louise for some half term crafty activities for kids with a Halloween theme, on Wednesday 30 October.
Under 18s ghost hunt at the National Emergency Services Museum
Join the National Emergency Service Museum and Seeking Spirit Ghost Hunt for a unique event for younger ghost hunters aged 10 to 17 years old, on Wednesday, 30 October, and Friday, 1 November.
Scary events for older audiences
Weird Crafts - Spooky Special
Make your own tetra pak haunted house at this spooky special, hosted by Sincerely Louise on Thursday 24 October.
KENREX
Part Western, part True Crime, with a foot stomping live Americana soundtrack, KENREX is a gritty, gripping, one-man thrill ride showing at The Crucible Playhouse, running 26 October - 16 November.
Strange Sheffield Ghost Walks - Haunted Halloween
This Halloween embark on a spine-chilling journey through the dark heart of Sheffield! Join Strange Britain for one of their specially spooky city centre walks, taking place 23 October - 1 November.
Halloween Night Market at The Steamworks
This spooky special on Friday 25 October features 40+ great indie makers, artisans & local businesses, street food, cocktails, local beers and music.
Celluloid Screams 2024
Sheffield's annual Horror Film Festival, celebrating the best in classic and contemporary horror cinema! Celluloid Screams will host another weekend of big screen scares at the Showroom Cinema 24 - 27 October.
Haunt Fest @ Kommune
Prepare for a night of terror and thrills at Kommune’s Haunt Fest! Fancy dress is highly encouraged, and the best costume will win a prize!
The Village Screen Outdoor Cinema at the Peak Cavern
The Village Screen return to transform one of the UK’s most spectacular show caves - Peak Cavern, Castleton–into a unique, Halloween pop up experience with a selection of scary screenings, 24 - 27 October.
Red Brick Spooky Weekend
Join Red Brick Market for a spooky weekend 26 & 27 October of tarot readings, ghost tours, paint your own clay workshops and more, all nestled in between their 100+ indie shops!
