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Halloween and October Half Term Events in Devon
6th September-31st October 2019
Venue: Across Devon
Address: Devon
Summer might be over – but there’s loads to love about autumn… Autumn brings with it an amazing array of colours and contrasts, so whatever your plans are, step outdoors and make...
Rugby World Cup Breakfasts
22nd September-2nd November 2019
Venue: Sandy Park
Address: Sandy Park Way, Exeter, EX2 7NN
Website: tickethub.sandypark.co.uk
On various dates in September and October. Watch England's Rugby World Cup 2019 pool fixtures over a tasty breakfast. Enjoy a guaranteed seat in front of the state-of-the-art screens, a full English breakfast,...
Saturday Arts Award Club
28th September-16th November 2019
Time: 10.15am to 12.45pm
Venue: Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery
Address: Queen Street, Exeter, EX4 3RX
Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk
Also 5, 12 October and 2, 9 and 16 November. A weekly Saturday morning club for children aged 8 to 11. Explore different art activities, meet real artists and make creations using the museum galleries...
Oaks and Acorns
1st-29th October 2019
Time: 10.30am to 12pm
Venue: Buckfast Abbey
Address: Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0EE
Website: www.buckfast.org.uk
Also 15 and 29 October. With the help of the experienced Education team, toddlers and grandparents will get stuck into a wide variety of activities. Each session involves storytelling, exploration, messy...
Exmoor’s Dark Sky Festival 2019
14th October-3rd November 2019
Venue: Various Venues
Address: Exmoor, TA22
Website: www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk
Celebrating Exmoor’s dark sky status. With stargazing talks, guided night walks, a family Astro party, night mountain biking, nighttime adventures, wildlife at night, Planetarium sessions and more.
Dartmouth Food Festival
18th-20th October 2019
Venue: St Georges Square
Address: Dartmouth, TQ6 9AQ
Website: www.dartmouthfoodfestival.com
A three-day feast of food and family entertainment. Featuring food and drink from across the region, cooking workshops, competitions and fun for all the family. Entry is free.
A Spooky Halloween at Woodlands
19th-27th October 2019
Venue: Woodlands Family Theme Park
Address: Blackawton, Dartmouth, TQ9 7DQ
Website: www.woodslandspark.com
Visit Woodlands during October Half Term for spooky Ghost Farm Rides and Marty’s Monster Manor. There will be plenty of wizardry throughout the park to keep the whole family entertained.
Astronomical Autumn Trail
19th October-2nd November 2019
Time: 10am to 4pm
Venue: Knighthayes
Address: Tiverton, EX16 7RQ
It's the perfect time to find out a bit more about the sky above us as the nights draw in. Find out how this affects the garden. For details ring 01884 254665.
Bat Trail
19th October-3rd November 2019
Time: 11am to 4pm
Venue: Castle Drogo
Address: Drewsteignton, EX6 6PB
Follow the trail through the garden and grounds learning about which bats have made Castle Drogo home. Cost £1 - includes a badge as a prize. Normal admission applies. Call 01647 433306.
Crealy Spookfest
19th-27th October 2019
Time: 10am to 5.30pm
Venue: Crealy Theme Park and Resort
Address: Sidmouth Road, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DR
Website: www.crealy.co.uk
Crealy’s biggest Halloween event to date. New attractions include the Halloween Glow Show, Jester's 3D Fun Maze and the Witches of the Wilderness. Plus, the infamous Creaky Hotel will be re-opening its...
Day Out with Thomas
19th-21st October 2019
Venue: South Devon Railway
Address: The Station, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0DZ
Website: www.southdevonrailway.co.uk
Everybody’s favourite little blue engine is visiting, with lots of his friends too. The Fat Controller will be in charge all day to make sure Thomas behaves and to look after all visitors. For details...
Dinosaur Half Term Halloween Horrors
19th-31st October 2019
Time: 11am to 5pm
Venue: Torquay’s Dinosaur World
Address: 3 Victoria Parade, Torquay, TQ1 2BB
Website: www.torquaysdinosaurworld.co.uk
Discover the Halloween Horrors that have invaded Torquay’s Dinosaur World. Explore the exhibition in the dark with only a torch. After the ‘Lights Out Torch Tour’ listen to the scary Dinosaur Ghost...
Family Nature Trail
19th October-3rd November 2019
Time: 9am to 4pm
Venue: Brownsham
Address: Near Hartland Point, EX39 6AN
Follow this gentle nature trail through the beautiful Beckland Woods in search of the hidden clues. The self-led trail starts from the car park at Brownsham. Pick up your trail map for free from the car...
Gruffts at Pennywell Farm
19th-27th October 2019
Venue: Pennywell Farm
Address: Near Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0LT
Website: www.pennywellfarm.co.uk
Best in breed, best goat kid, most agile, least obedient – you get to vote the winners every afternoon as Pennywell hosts Gruffts, the world’s greatest goat show. Join the goat treasure trail and take...
Halloween Festival: Fun By Day
19th-27th October 2019
Venue: The Big Sheep
Address: Abbotsham, Bideford, EX39 5AP
Website: www.thebigsheep.co.uk
Explore the haunted house and tour the spooky farm on the haunted hayride. Carve a pumpkin (while stocks last), visit the witches flying school and go on the arachnophobia ride. Plus, spot all the friendly...
Halloween Fun
19th-27th October 2019
Time: 10am to 6pm
Venue: Quince Honey Farm
Address: South Molton, EX36 3RD
Website: www.quincehoneyfarm.co.uk
Enjoy a celebration of all things spooky for October Half term. Check the website for more details.
Halloween Fun at Becky Falls
19th-27th October 2019
Venue: Becky Falls
Address: Manaton, Newton Abbot, TQ13 9UG
Website: www.beckyfalls.com
The Halloween fun includes pumpkin carving, special effects scary scars, and an Animal Encounters of the Scary Kind show, where you can meet and touch snakes and lizards – not for the fainthearted. All...
Halloween Half Term
19th October-3rd November 2019
Time: 9am - 5pm
Venue: The Donkey Sanctuary
Address: Slade House Farm, Sidmouth, EX10 0NU
Website: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/events
Complete the Donkey Trick or Treat Trail and discover things that help keep donkeys happy. A sweet treat awaits at the end. Plus, pumpkin carving fun from 23 to 31 October. Cost: £3 per activity.
Halloween Hocus Pocus
19th-31st October 2019
Time: 10am to 5pm
Venue: The Milky Way
Address: Higher Clovelly, Bideford, EX39 5RY
Website: www.themilkyway.co.uk
With wand making, spell writing and casting, broomstick riding and potion making in the School for Witches and Wizards. Plus there’s a themed show and special spooky swamp dodgems sessions.
Halloween Special
19th-27th October 2019
Venue: Devon Railway Centre
Address: Bickleigh, Tiverton, EX16 8RG
Website: www.devonrailwaycentre.co.uk
Explore the pumpkin trail and discover the Halloween treasure. There will be a free Halloween gift for all children aged 3 and over. Normal admission prices apply for all special events.
Halloween Week at Quince Honey Farm
19th-27th October 2019
Time: 9am to 6pm
Venue: Quince Honey Farm
Address: South Molton, EX36 3AZ
Website: www.quincehoneyfarm.co.uk
A celebration of all things spooky for half term. Featuring themed activities, plus there will be beekeeping tours, candle rolling, critter encounters, a play hive and much more.
Pumpkin Fest 2019
19th-27th October 2019
Time: 9am to 4pm
Venue: Strawberry Fields
Address: Lifton, PL16 0DE
Website: www.strawberryfieldslifton.co.uk
A fun filled event with pick your own pumpkins, daily magic shows, pumpkin carving, a maize maze and tractor and trailer rides. There will be free entry to the pumpkin tent where you can watch Magic Martin...
Pumpkin Trail
19th October-3rd November 2019
Time: 10am to 4pm
Venue: Killerton
Address: Near Exeter, EX5 3LE
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton
Keep your eyes peeled as you explore the gardens looking for the hidden pumpkins. Help to solve the mystery as you crunch leaves underfoot and take in the natural beauty of the changing season. For details...
Ride the Beer Frights Light Railway
19th-31st October 2019
Venue: Pecorama
Address: Underleys, Beer, Seaton, EX12 3NA
Website: www.pecorama.co.uk
Have fangtastic fun this Halloween and ride on the Beer Frights Railway if you dare. Cackle with laughter at the family-friendly entertainment shows including jugglers and magicians. Then, let your little...
Spooky Spotter Sheets at Cockington
19th-27th October 2019
Venue: Cockington Court
Address: Torquay, TQ2 6XA
Website: www.cockingtoncourt.org
A bite-size version of the traditional fair, celebrating all things apple. With creative crafts to apple themed challenges, children's entertainers and cooking demonstrations.
Teatime Trail
19th October-24th November 2019
Time: 11am to 4pm
Venue: Greenway
Address: Galmpton, Brixham, TQ5 0ES
Find out what squirrels like for tea and where tea comes from on the fun Teatime Garden Trail for families this October half term, and each Saturday and Sunday from 2-24 November. For further information...
Where’s Wally? The Big Museum Hunt
19th-26th October 2019
Venue: Torquay Museum
Address: Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HF
Website: www.torquaymuseum.org
Join the search for Wally this October half term. Try to find Wally in the museum’s collections. Pick up an activity sheet and get a special sticker if you do.
Word Games at RAMM
19th-27th October 2019
Venue: The Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery
Address: Queen Street, Exeter EX4 3RX
Website: www.exeter.gov.uk/RAMM
Have fun playing Word Scramble and Wandering Words. Tickets cost £3.
Cockington Apple Festival
20th-20th October 2019
Venue: Cockington Court
Address: Torquay, TQ2 6XA
Website: www.cockingtoncourt.org
A bite-size version of the traditional fair, celebrating all things apple. With creative crafts to apple themed challenges, children's entertainers and cooking demonstrations.
North Devon Foodfest
20th-20th October 2019
Venue: Pannier Market
Address: Barnstaple, EX31 1SY
Website: www.northdevon.gov.uk/foodfest
North Devon’s biggest celebration of local food and drink is back, featuring over 100 exhibitors. Something for all the family. Call 01271 321049.
Heroes and Villains Halloween Quest
21st-25th October 2019
Time: 10am - 3pm
Venue: Occombe Farm
Address: Preston Down Rd, Paignton TQ3 1RN
Website: www.countryside-trust.org.uk
Go on an incredible adventure on the farm in search of wildlife heroes and villains. Cost: £2.50 per trail sheet.
Junior VIP Donkey Experience
21st-22nd October 2019
Time: 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Venue: The Donkey Sanctuary
Address: Slade House Farm, Sidmouth, EX10 0NU
Website: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/Sidmouth
Make a day at The Donkey Sanctuary extra special for your child and treat them to some one-to-one hands-on donkey time. Includes donkey grooming and making a donkey enrichment toy. £60 per child (age...
Marine Monster Mysteries
21st-31st October 2019
Venue: Living Coasts
Address: Beacon Quay, Torquay, TQ1 2BG
Website: www.livingcoasts.org.uk
Dive deep into the world of monster mysteries. Pick up a trail sheet to discover more about nature’s most weird and wonderful marine creatures, bust the creepy myths, uncover freaky facts and receive...
Meet Birds of Prey
21st-22nd October 2019
Time: 11am to 3.30pm
Venue: Kents Cavern
Address: Torquay, TQ1 2JF
Website: www.kents-cavern.co.uk
The selection of birds at this event are representative of those which would have coexisted with Stone Age man. Find out more about these fascinating creatures.
Outdoor Adventures
21st-25th October 2019
Venue: Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre
Address: Haven Road, Exeter, EX2 8DP
Website: www.haven-banks.co.uk
Fun land and water-based activities on Exeter’s Canal and Quayside. There are low-key activities for Little Adventurers aged 5-8 and a more adventurous programme for 8-14 year olds. To find out more...
The Wild Potions Trail
21st-21st October 2019
Venue: Paignton Zoo
Address: Totnes Road, Paignton, TQ4 7EU
Website: www.paigntonzoo.org.uk
Take your little witches and wizards to Paignton Zoo for a spooky adventure. Pick up a ‘Wild Potions’ trail sheet and discover the ingredients to the witches’ secret Zoo Brew, to receive a creepy...
Autumn Crafts
22nd-22nd October 2019
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Venue: Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life
Address: Beck’s Square, Tiverton, EX16 6PJ
Website: www.tivertonmuseum.org.uk
Children can enjoy some autumn crafts at this special session in October half term. Cost: £3 per child. Suitable for ages 4-11 years. Booking essential.
Barton Woodfest
22nd-22nd October 2019
Time: 10am to 3pm
Venue: Barton Wood
Address: Watersmeet, Lynmouth, EX35 6NT
Join the Exmoor Rangers for this fun autumn event in the woods. Learn more about traditional woodland skills such as green woodworking and horse logging, and have a go at wildlife spotting, campfire cooking...
Crafty Castle Capers
22nd October-29th November 2019
Time: 11am to 4pm
Venue: Castle Drogo
Address: Drewsteignton, EX6 6PB
Also Tuesday 29 October. Get your hands dirty by joining in a variety of fun filled crafty activities. Activities (and prices) will vary from making masks to clay modelling. Normal admission applies. Call...
Halloween Crafts
22nd-22nd October 2019
Time: 10am to 12 noon
Venue: Seaton Wetlands
Address: Seaton, EX12 2SP
Website: www.wildeastdevon.co.uk
Use natural materials to create autumn and Halloween themed crafts. Cook treats over the campfire (weather permitting). Cost: £3 per child.
Kid’s Animation: Mix and Match
22nd-22nd October 2019
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Venue: Exeter Phoenix
Address: Gandy Street, Exeter, EX4 3LS
Website: www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
An exciting animation workshop for children aged 5 – 11 years. Children will be able to bring together different parts of different characters to make a new creation as a cut-out animate-able puppet....
Apple Day at Clovelly
23rd-23rd October 2019
Venue: Clovelly Village
Address: Clovelly, EX39 5TA
Website: www.clovelly.co.uk
Clovelly’s fourth Apple Day with lots of lovely apple crafts and activities such as Apple Art, apple bobbing, apple stamping and making corn dollies. Plus, families can take part in a fun Harvest Hunt...
Apple Pressing
23rd-23rd October 2019
Time: 10.30am to 1.30pm
Venue: The Knapp Community Nature Reserve
Address: Station Road, Sidmouth. EX10 9ND
Website: www.wildeastdevon.co.uk
Join the ranger to help pick and juice the apples at The Knapp in Sidmouth. Take your own apples to press. A free event.
Coding for Minecraft
23rd-23rd October 2019
Time: 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm
Venue: Exeter Phoenix
Address: Gandy Street, Exeter, EX4 3LS
Website: www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
Experience coding Minecraft on a Raspberry Pi computer. Children aged 9 years+ will learn how to use the Python language to control and build a Minecraft world.
Disney on Ice
23rd-27th October 2019
Time: Various times
Venue: Westpoint Exeter
Address: Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DJ
Website: www.westpointexeter.co.uk
Get ready for the ultimate Disney experience when Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic. Be charmed by a cast of over 50 unforgettable Disney characters, including Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Relive...
Autumn Family Day
24th-24th October 2019
Time: 10.30am to 4pm
Venue: Cookworthy Museum
Address: Fore Street, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1AW
Website: www.kingsbridgemuseum.org.uk
A family day filled with children's activities, craft demonstrations and refreshments including tasty home-made cakes. Entry is free for under 16s and only £1 for adults.
Bash and Burn
24th-24th October 2019
Time: 11am to 3pm
Venue: Woolacombe Down
Address: EX34 7DL
Free outdoor fun for all the family. Help the Rangers cut and burn gorse bushes on Woolacombe Down and then toast some delicious marshmallows. Suitable for children age five and above. For more information...
Family Volunteering at Mortehoe
24th-24th October 2019
Time: 11am to 5pm
Venue: Mortehoe Village Car Park
Address: Mortehoe, EX34 7DT
Help to cut and burn gorse bushes at Mortehoe and then toast some marshmallows on the bonfire. Suitable for children age 5 and above. For details ring 01271 870555.
Hocus Pocus Halloween
24th-27th October 2019
Venue: RHS Garden Rosemoor
Address: Torrington, EX38 8PH
Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor
Halloween characters, Jack O'Lantern and Fizz the Witch, will be entertaining the children in fun themed workshops. An interactive Halloween theatre session where children are taught a Monster Mash song...
Kids Halloween Cookery School
24th-24th October 2019
Time: 10am - 4pm
Venue: Occombe Farm
Address: Preston Down Rd, Paignton TQ3 1RN
Website: www.countryside-trust.org.uk
Stir up some mystical potions, spooky creations and ghoulish treats in time for Halloween. Cost: £36 per child. For children aged 7-12 years.
Day of the Dead Festival 2019
25th-25th October 2019
Time: 5.15pm to 8.30pm
Venue: Various venues
Address: Westward Ho!, Near Bideford, EX39 1GW
Website: www.visitwestwardho.co.uk
Back for the third year running - the Day Of The Dead festival takes over Westward Ho! for an evening of family festivities and magical fireworks.
Sowing The Seeds
25th-25th October 2019
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Venue: Mincinglake Valley Park
Address: Calthorpe Road, Exeter, EX4 7DR
Website: www.devonwildlifetrust.org
Find, gather and plant wild tree seeds, berries and nuts to take home for your garden and its wildlife, as part of Seed Gathering Month. Suitable for families; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Spooks and Sparks
25th-25th October 2019
Venue: Ilfracombe Rugby Club
Address: Brimlands, Hillsborough Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 9QN
Website: www.visitilfracombe.co.uk
A joint celebration of Guy Fawkes night and Halloween. Featuring a bonfire, BBQ, haunted house, live music, performers and spectacular fireworks. There will be a fancy-dress competition too. The event...
Spooks, Spiders and Skeletons
25th-25th October 2019
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Venue: Exeter Phoenix
Address: Gandy Street, Exeter, EX4 3LS
Website: www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
Create a set of magical, ghostly prints. Make photographs by placing objects onto light sensitive paper and exposing them to light. There will be a variety of spooky objects and images to use. For children...
Family Halloween Bingo
26th-26th October 2019
Time: From 6pm
Venue: Appledore Social Club
Address: Appledore, Near Bideford, EX39 1LU
A fun family Halloween Bingo night playing for 1 line, 2 lines and a full (haunted) house. Prizes for best fancy dress for kids and adults, as well as spot prizes through the night. For details call 01237...
Firework Extravaganza
26th-27th October 2019
Time: From 7pm
Venue: Crealy Theme Park and Resort
Address: Sidmouth Road, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DR
Website: www.crealy.co.uk
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Crealy will be putting on a special '8T9' display which will celebrate the year of 1989 in which the Theme Park first opened. Watch in awe as the Fireworks Extravaganza...
Honiton Carnival
26th-26th October 2019
Time: From 7pm
Venue: Honiton
Address: EX14 1LT
Website: www.honiton.gov.uk
See the streets of Honiton come to life as the carnival procession moves its way through the town starting from the west end of the High Street. Plus, there will be a funfair in the town.
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
26th-26th October 2019
Venue: Palace Theatre
Address: Paignton, TQ3 3HF
Website: www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk
A trip-trapping musical adventure with songs and dances to clap along to. This interactive family fun show is the perfect half-term treat for little ones and the big kids that take them.
Halloween Fun at Finch
27th-27th October 2019
Time: 11am to 4pm
Venue: Finch Foundry
Address: Sticklepath, Okehampton, EX20 2NW
The fiery furnaces of Finch present a spooky backdrop for some scary stories and a fun Halloween trail. For details ring 01837 840046.
Happy Diwali
27th-27th October 2019
Time: 1pm to 5pm
Venue: The Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery
Address: Queen Street, Exeter EX4 3RX
Website: www.exeter.gov.uk/RAMM
Immerse yourself in the rhythms and tastes of India for the Festival of Lights. Garland making activities are £3. With the Exeter Hindu Cultural Centre. For details ring 01392 265858.
Mill in Steam
27th-27th October 2019
Time: 10.30am to 4pm
Venue: Coldharbour Mill
Address: Uffculme, Cullompton, EX15 3EE
Website: www.coldharbourmill.org.uk
See history brought to life at this unique experience. Families will be able to enjoy factory and steam tours, steam demonstrations, a children’s trail and activities, weaving, knitting and hand-spinning...
The Zombie Trail
27th-27th October 2019
Venue: The Bear Trail
Address: Westcott, Cullompton, EX15 1SA
Website: www.thebeartrail.co.uk/events
Help to save The Bear Trail from the Zombie Apocalypse. Brave Zombie defeaters of all ages needed! A fun, family event for Halloween. Go to the website for more information and to book online. (Note: The...
Halloween at Powderham
28th October-1st November 2019
Venue: Powderham Castle
Address: Kenton, Near Exeter, EX6 8JQ
Website: www.powderham.co.uk
Experience a spectacular, spooky, spellbinding Halloween. With pumpkin carving and spectacular Spooky Tours to experience ghostly, ghoulish tales.
Tots Go Wild at Halloween
30th-30th October 2019
Time: 9.30am – 11am
Venue: Occombe Farm
Address: Preston Down Rd, Paignton TQ3 1RN
Website: www.countryside-trust.org.uk
A morning of fun for your little vampires and zombies to uncover some spooky surprises on the farm. Cost: £5 per child. For toddlers to children aged 5 years.
Bampton Charter Fair
31st-31st October 2019
Venue: Bampton
Address: EX16 9LN
Website: www.bamptoncharterfair.org.uk
One of the oldest surviving Charter Fairs in the country. The streets, church and venues of Bampton are filled with around 100 stalls, fun entertainment including craft and music workshops, demonstrations,...
Night of Fright at the Museum
31st-31st October 2019
Time: 5.30 to 7.30pm
Venue: The Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery
Address: Queen Street, Exeter EX4 3RX
Website: www.exeter.gov.uk/RAMM
Go dressed in your spookiest attire to explore the museum in darkness. Discover objects with horrible histories and meet some scary characters along the way. Make a special lantern and join in with the...
Bonfire and Fireworks
2nd-2nd November 2019
Time: From 8.30am
Venue: River Dart Country Park
Address: Near Ashburton, TQ13 7NP
Website: www.riverdart.co.uk
Celebrate the season with a bang at this popular bonfire and firework event. Entry includes all-day access to the park. The bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm and the firework extravaganza starts at 7pm. Plus,...
Half Price Weekend
2nd-3rd November 2019
Venue: South Devon Railway
Address: The Station, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0DZ
Website: www.southdevonrailway.co.uk
Take a trip on the steam train through the beautiful Devon countryside for half the price. For details call 01364 644370.
Appledore Firework Display
3rd-3rd November 2019
Time: From 4.30pm
Venue: Irsha Street
Address: Appledore, EX39 1RY
See an amazing firework display light up the skies and warm up by the bonfire. This is a free event although donations are most welcome. For details ring 07951 271980.
Ivybridge Festive Fete
3rd-3rd November 2019
Time: 11.30am to 3pm
Venue: Glanvilles Mill
Address: Ivybridge, PL21 9PS
A festive community day out with live music, gift and artisan stalls, workshops and children's entertainment. Entry is free. For more information call 07526 077278.
Bonfire Fireworks Party
5th-5th November 2019
Time: From 4pm
Venue: The Big Sheep
Address: Abbotsham, Bideford, EX39 5AP
Website: www.thebigsheep.co.uk
Bonfire and burgers, fireworks and fun; celebrate this year’s Guy Fawkes night in style. Fire shows will happen at 4.45pm, 5.30pm and 6.30pm. Junior fireworks at 6pm with main fireworks at 7.45pm. Plus,...
Bonfire Night on Plymouth Hoe
5th-5th November 2019
Time: From 7.30pm
Venue: The Hoe
Address: Plymouth, PL1 2PA
Website: www.plymouth.gov.uk
Plymouth’s annual bonfire and fireworks display. Key landmarks across the Hoe, including Smeaton's Tower, the Royal Citadel, and the Plymouth Naval Memorial will be illuminated throughout the evening....
Exeter Round Table’s Charity Fireworks Display
5th-5th November 2019
Time: From 5.30pm
Venue: Westpoint
Address: Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DJ
Website: www.westpointexeter.co.uk
A huge charity firework display with a large fair with many thrilling rides, a range of food and drink stalls, and ample free parking. Gates open at 5.30pm and the fireworks start at 7.30pm. For details...
Winter Fair
5th-6th November 2019
Venue: Exeter Cathedral
Address: Exeter, EX1 1HS
Website: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk
Featuring over 60 stalls, showcasing some of the best of crafts and gifts will fill the Nave of Exeter Cathedral for its annual, free admission, seasonal shopping event.
Glow in the Park
9th-9th November 2019
Time: From 5pm
Venue: Westpoint
Address: Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DJ
Website: www.glowinthepark.co.uk
The ultimate night-time Neon Event. A 5km fun run for families and friends. Dance walk, jog and run on an epic voyage through 9 glow zones.
Hatherleigh Carnival
9th-9th November 2019
Venue: Hatherleigh
Address: Near Okehampton, EX20
Website: www.hatherleighcarnival.co.uk
Featuring a display of brightly decorated floats. It is famously recognised for the crepe paper tableaux. Plus, blazing Tar Barrels that are pulled alight through the streets at 5am and, also after the...
Kids Saturday Cookery Club
9th-9th November 2019
Time: 9.30am - 12 noon
Venue: Occombe Farm
Address: Preston Down Rd, Paignton TQ3 1RN
Website: www.countryside-trust.org.uk
Join a Saturday morning Kids Cookery Club. There's a different bake to try or treat to master and take home on each session. Cost: £20 per child. For children aged 8-13 years.
Warm up to Christmas 2019
9th-9th November 2019
Time: 10am to 4pm
Venue: Tavistock Town Hall
Address: Bedford Square, Tavistock, PL19 0AU
Get in the festive spirit at this Christmas market – now in its seventh year. Showcasing handcrafted decorations and knick-knacks. Free entry to all, this will be a fun day out with plenty of wonderful...
Christmas Block Printing
10th-10th November 2019
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Venue: Coastal Craft Collective
Address: 10 Marine Drive, Seaton, EX12 2QL
Have fun whilst creating experimental and colourful Christmas themed patterns from Christmas blocks. Prices from £22. Booking advisable. For further information call 01297 691362.
Exeter Christmas Lights Switch On
13th-17th November 2019
Venue: City Centre
Address: Exeter, EX1
Website: www.inexeter.com/exeterchristmaslightsswitchon
Exeter starts the festive season with five nights of lights. Taking place across the city from 13-17 November, the festive event will see the Christmas lights go live in all quarters of the city, along...
Plymouth’s Christmas Lights Switch-On 2018
14th-14th November 2019
Time: 6pm to 10pm
Venue: Armada Way
Address: Plymouth, PL1 2AA
Website: www.plymouth.gov.uk
The Christmas holiday calendar officially kicks off with the switch-on of the beautiful Christmas lights, marking the start of the late-night shopping season. For further details call 01752 668000.
Christmas Lights Switch On
16th-16th November 2019
Time: 5pm to 6pm
Venue: Sidmouth
Address: EX10
Website: www.visitsidmouth.co.uk
See the switching on of Sidmouth's Christmas Lights Display and the drawing of the Golden Ticket for the children of local schools.
Exeter Christmas Market
16th November-19th December 2019
Venue: Exeter Cathedral Green
Address: Cathedral Close, Exeter, EX1 1HS
Website: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk
Featuring a selection of crafts, fresh food and a bustling atmosphere helped by delicious food stalls. Inspired by German Christmas markets with traditional wooden chalets.
Torquay Christmas Carnival Procession
16th-16th November 2019
Venue: Torquay
Address: TQ1 1DR
Get into the festive spirit at this seasonal event. See the spectacle of decorated floats from the Devon Carnival circuit and local community groups. The Carnival Procession leaves Lymington Road coach...
Clovelly Herring Festival
17th-17th November 2019
Venue: Clovelly Village
Address: Clovelly, EX39 5TA
Website: www.clovelly.co.uk
Celebrate Clovelly’s links to the harvest of herring. Featuring live music, street entertainment, face-painting, The Herring Hunt, beach clean workshops, plus event-themed children’s craft activities....
