It’s flown by, but the first weeks of the academic year are behind us and it’s time for a break.
Half term for school children in Sheffield starts after clases today (October 25) and lasts a week before they go back on November 4.
The week off times nicely with Halloween as well, meaning there are lots of spooky themed events in and around Sheffield to enjoy as a family, or at least distract the little ones for a few hours.
If you’re looking for a day out this half term, here are 11 events and ideas to get you started, from pumpkin picking at Graves Park Animal Farm to brewing potions at Creative Kids Town, from a ‘pup-up cafe’ with Daschunds to handling reptiles over a cup of tea.
1. Pumpkin picking and 'Nightmare on the Farm' at Graves Park Animal Farm
A frighteningly fun time awaits at Graves Park Animal Farm in Sheffield 26 - 31 October, with the return of their popular pumpkin picking and 'Nightmare on the Farm' woodland walk - https://www.facebook.com/gravesparkanimalfarm | Graves Park Animal Farm
2. Sheffield Brickfest 2024 - Celebrate all things LEGO
Visit High Storrs School on the weekend of October 26/27 for the 8th annual Sheffield Brickfest, a celebration of crafting with the world's most popular toy. Three halls will be filled with awesome LEGO displays, activities and traders while raising money for Fairy Bricks and Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice charities. Tickets start at £6, visit the event's Facebook page for more information - https://www.facebook.com/events/1366037694313256 | Scott Merrylees Photo: Scott Merrylees
3. The Red Brick Market Spooky Weekend, Clough Road
Red Brick Market, on Clough Road, off Bramall Lane, is holding its Red Brick Market Spooky Weekend on October 26/27. With no entry fee, guests can enjoy 100+ stalls of independent traders, including tarot card readings, ghost tours, a 'frog hunt,' and arts & craft from all walks of life to enjoy and buy. Visit this allevents.in page for more information, or find Red Brick on Instagram: https://allevents.in/sheffield/red-brick-market-spooky-weekend/80002970786520 | National World Photo: National World
4. Out of This World 2024 - Superhero and Sci-fi Zone
Digi-Con Events presents the 10th annual Out Of This World centred on Sheffield Winter Gardens on October 27, a free celebration of all things otherworldly and is for anyone who enjoys sci-fi, comic books, gaming, magic, illusion, Halloween and all things spooky. Join thousands of attendees across the day in venues all across the city centre - https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/visit/headline-events/out-of-this-world/ | Out of this World, Sheffield City Council