Saturday 31 October (53)
✨️ Northampton Diwali Festival of Lights 2026
Time: 10:00 - 20:00
TIMES
▪️Stalls open at 10am
▪️Entertainment from 12pm
▪️Parade starts at 6pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join the celebrations with cultural food and drink, community stalls, live stage entertainment, henna painting, arts and crafts, saree dressing and the spectacular Diwali lantern procession and magical parade, featuring breathtaking giant puppets including Harminder the elephant
🕐 1PM - 8PM
Visitors can enjoy henna painting, saree dressing and stalls, along with cultural food and drink and live stage entertainment from 12pm – 8pm.
🕕 6PM - PARADE
At 6pm, the enchanting, breathtaking light parade will make its way through the town centre and finish at the Market Square, followed by more celebrations.
We look forward to welcoming you to this magical event, organised by the IHWO Northampton and supported by the Town Council, West Northamptonshire Council and Northampton Town Centre BID alongside University of Northampton Grosvenor Shopping Northampton Inspiration Arts Inspiration 107.8 FM Stage Right Productions Royal & Derngate and Northampton College.
🤔 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Take a look at a Facebook reel from Whatsup Bedfordshire to give you an idea.
🧛♂️ Halloween Family Disco 2026 - Stanbridge & Tilsworth Community Hall
Time: 17:00 - 21:00 Price: £5.00
✨️ EVENT DETAILS
Only £5 per child (£6 on the door) - adults and babes in arms go free. Kids ticket includes a drink and a snack. Our reasonably priced (card only) bar will be open, selling more drinks and snacks - and some for the grown ups too.
BOOKING DETAILS
Book now by email or phone:
📧 Email: bookings@sandtca.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07988 827601
🎆 Danish Camp Fireworks 2026
Time: 18:00
🕕 TIMES
▪️Music & food from 6pm
▪️Fireworks at 7:30pm
FOOD INCLUDED IN THE TICKET PRICE - CHOOSE FROM:
🍛 Meat or vegetarian chilli with rice
🌭 Giant hot dog with a little pot of beans
Please let the organisers know your food choice and any allergies or special dietary requirements when booking.
⚠️ There will be no tickets available on the night, so make sure you book early!
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults £24
▪️Children £12
▪️Food included with every ticket!
😱 The Howl 2026 - Mead Open Farm, Leighton Buzzard
Time: 18:00 - 23:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Friday 9th - Saturday 10th October
▪️Friday 16th - Sunday 18th October
▪️Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th October
▪️Tuesday 27th - Saturday 31st October
⏰️ TIMES
Gates open at 6pm with the haunts opening at 6.30pm. Site closes at 11pm.
🤡 WHAT TO EXPECT
If you love your Halloween events bigger, bolder and packed with thrills, The Howl at Mead Open Farm is one to get in the diary. Expect a full evening of scares, entertainment and an electric atmosphere as the farm transforms into a scream park experience for thrill-seekers aged 12+.
HAUNTS
😱 EVENT INFORMATION:
Perfect for horror fans, adrenaline seekers and anyone wanting a seriously memorable night out in Bedfordshire this spooky season.
▪️ All tickets include entrance into The Howl
▪️ Free car parking
▪️ Access to indoor and outdoor food & drink areas
▪️ Live action horror mazes and immersive scenery
▪️ Street theatre, live music and DJ's throughout the night
⚠️ GOOD TO KNOW
▪️ No one under the age of 12 will be allowed entrance onto the site or on any of the attractions.
▪️ Cashless site - all payments are to be made by card only.
🎟 TICKET COST: From £29.00
ℹ️ Carers information.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@thehowl.co.uk
🧛♂️ Family Halloween Party & Adult Only Party Later On - Flitwick Cricket Club
Time: 18:00 - 01:00
🕕 TIMES
Children from 6pm: Free
Adults only party from 9.30pm - 1am: £10
🎶 EVENT DETAILS
Flitwick Cricket Club are looking forward to welcoming some spooktacular costumes and dance moves!
🚗 Free parking
🕺🏻 Monsterous music
🍕 Buffet
🧛🏻♀️ Best costume competition
🧠 Party games
🍺 Bar
🎟 BOOK Via the event link
▪️£10pp (children under 13 are free)
🪓 NEW! Bermuda Blades Axe Throwing - Perfect Aquatics, Henlow
Time: 09:00 - 20:00
ℹ️ ABOUT
🤑 EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT CODE: WUB15
Use WUB15 at checkout to save 15% off your booking. This offer is exclusive to Whatsup Bedfordshire only.
🪓 Axe Throwing Ages 12+
(Best For Groups of 1-3)
▪️For 2 people: £30.00
▪️For 3 people: £42.00
▪️For 4 people: £50.00
🪓 Axe Throwing Ages 12+
60 Minute Sessions - Private Lane
(Best For Groups of 4-6)
▪️For 2 people: £50.00
▪️For 3 people: £65.00
▪️For 4 people: £78.00
▪️For 5 people: £90.00
▪️For 6 people: £99.00
⚙️ Junior & Family Friendly Axe Throwing Ages 8+ (Self-Supervised) 30 Minute Sessions - Private Lane - Soft Bristle
▪️ £20.00 for up to 6 guests
▪️ £40.00 for up to 12 guests
⚙️ Junior & Family Friendly Axe Throwing Ages 8+ (Self-Supervised) 60 Minute Sessions - Private Lane - Soft Bristle
▪️ £30.00 for up to 6 guests
▪️ £60.00 for up to 12 guests
🎟 BOOKING
Book on Bermuda Blades Website via the event link and don't forget to add you discount code WUB15 at checkout!
❓️FAQ'S
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: throw@bermudablades.com
👻 Ghost Walk & Supper Soiree 2026 - Dunstable
Time: 18:30 Price: £15.00
▪️AGE: 18+
😱 EVENT DETAILS
Join the Town Mayor of Dunstable, Cllr Richard Attwell, for a spooky evening of history, mystery and great company, all in support of the Mayor's chosen charities, Tibbs Dementia Foundation and the Luton and Dunstable Prostate Cancer Support Group.
Whether you're a history enthusiast, ghost hunter or simply looking for a fun evening out, this is an event not to be missed.
Fancy dress is optional, but there will be a prize for the best dressed!
📍 MEETING POINT
Meet at Priory House before setting off on a fascinating Ghost Walk led by the Dunstable Town Guides, uncovering chilling tales, local legends and the town's hidden spooky history.
🍽️ BUFFET
After the walk, enjoy a delicious buffet supper and refreshments at the Kohl Lounge, Old Palace Lodge.
🎟 TICKET COST: £15.00
👻 Book your place via the event link and help support two fantastic local charities while enjoying a hauntingly good night!