The leaves are turning brown, it’s crunchy underfoot, and a chill is settling in the air - autumn is upon us and, while many of us will be looking forward to slowing down, cosying up and planting their feet firmly in snuggly slippers, others will be raring to go and wanting to discover some of the local events and activities to get up to this autumn.
In Bodmin
Children’s Crafty Halloween Spooktacular, 25th and 27th October
Doodles Kids Club will be holding Halloween craft sessions for children at Stable Art in Bodmin on 25th October, 4.15pm-5.15pm for 3-7 years and 5.30pm-6.30pm for 7-15 years, and The Space in Bodmin on 27th October, 10am-11am for 3-15 years. Visit Doodles Kids Club on Facebook to book.
Spooktacular Entertainment with intoBodmin
Fancy an evening away from the kids? Want to watch spine-tingling tales come to life? intoBodmin has two events to get audiences in the spirit of Halloween. On Thursday, 17th October, Keith Wallis - a theatre and film buff, and host of the podcast, ‘The Piskie Trap’, which explores the ancient folklore of Cornwall - will walk audiences through just some of the ghostly tales that haunt the lengths and breadths of the Cornish landscape. From spirits left wandering the desolate moors, and ancient apparitions, to harrowing stories of smugglers on the coast, this one-hour talk will delve into the history and stories of Cornish folklore and legends that have inspired so many for generations.
On Friday, 18th October, watch (or peek through your fingers) Bram Stoker’s classic gothic horror comes to life on stage. Dracula: The Vampyr is a one-man performance by Cornish actor, storyteller and Kneehigh founding member David Mynne and has already been labelled ‘deliciously dark, horribly hair-raising, and suitably silly’. This is suitable for adults and children over the age of 12.
Both events take place at the Old Library, 7.30pm. To book and for more information, visit https://intobodmin.co.uk/events/
Witches and Wizards at Bodmin Railway
Enter the enchanted world of witches and wizards with Bodmin Railway’s special Halloween activities this October. Children will get free entry all week leading up to Halloween, including 29th, 30th and 31st October, and 2nd and 3rd November. Marvel at the station and coaches covered in Halloween decorations, and children go free when they dress up as a witch or wizard! Activity sheets will be available for children to complete, with a small gift at the end, and there will be steam train rides and one diesel hauled service on the 2nd November. Tickets will be released soon - visit https://bodminrailway.co.uk/ for all the details.
Cornish Pixie Trail at Lanhydrock
Between 26th October and 2nd November, trace the footsteps of some cheeky Cornish pixies who have been sneaking items from Lanhydrock House. The perfect activity for the October half term, your little ones will be given the task of locating the missing items from the beautiful gardens of Lanhydrock, in exchange for a prize! For more information, visit https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/lanhydrock/events
Elsewhere
Creepy Crawly Halloween at Eden Project, 26th October - 3rd November
Get up close and personal with weird and wonderful creepy crawlies at Eden Project this October half term. The ‘Halloweden’ activities include minibeast shows, a mega-beast safari and a bug fair. For more information and to book tickets, visit https://www.edenproject.com/visit/whats-on/october-half-term-halloweden
Autumn at Lost Gardens of Heligan
Explore the beautiful Lost Gardens of Heligan this autumn, with a harvest celebration between 19th October and 3rd November, a harvest supper on 25th October, Halloween activities and workshops over October half term, plus so much more. Visit https://www.heligan.com/events/events-at-heligan/?p=2
Camel Creek Pumpkin Fest, 19th-31st October
Pick and carve your own pumpkin in the Camel Creek pumpkin patch, enjoy some sweet treats with toasted marshmallows and trick or treat doors, and make the most of spooky entertainment, the House of Horrors and much more. https://www.camelcreek.co.uk/pumpkin-fest
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