Halloween Events in Dorset

Halloween is once again creeping up on us, so if you’re looking for Halloween events in Dorset, we’re here to help.

This guide covers all the best Dorset Halloween events, from the slightly spooky to the super scary. So whether you’re after a family fun day with cute craft activities, a terrifyingly realistic haunted house experience, or something in between, we have it all covered.

Whether you’re hoping to find a horror movie night, a murder mystery evening, a costume party, a themed night walk, or something completely unique, we have ideas.

We have included events from all over Dorset, so no matter whether you will be in Poole, Dorchester, Weymouth, Bournemouth, or anywhere else in the Dorset area, you can have a fantastic Halloween.

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Family Halloween Disco at Martin’s Bar

Martin’s Bar & Restaurant, Highlands End Holiday Park, Eype, Bridport, DT6 6AR

Come and join us for a spooky disco. There’s plenty to keep the kids entertained and the bar will be open and serving drinks for all the parents. Don’t forget to dress up in your best costumes!

Date: 31st October 2025

Time: 6pm – 8pm

Tickets: Free – No need to book!

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Halloween Half Term at Farmer Palmer’s

Join us this October half term at the award-winning Farmer Palmer’s farm park, for a wicked week of fun! With so many activities you’ll be sure to have a ‘fang-tastic’ time! Jump on our Soak-a-Spook Tractor Trailer ride between 10.30am – 12pm (additional charge) Explore the spooky Maize Maze (included in ticket price) | Face Painting – transform your spooky outfit with our very talented Face Painter, Snotbags, between 11am – 1pm (additional charge)

Join in our brand new Halloween Candy Hunt where you can hunt to find delicious treats in Palmer’s Pumpkin Patch. Keep your eyes peeled for the Golden Pumpkins to claim an extra prize from the shop 2pm (additional charge) Dance away at ‘Snotbags Disco’ between 3.15pm – 3.45pm (included in ticket price)

Date: 27th – 31st October 2025

Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm

Tickets: From £11

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Halloween at Monkey World

Monkey World, Tout Hill, East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH

FREE entry for children in FULL Halloween fancy dress on 31st October 2025. Free fancy dress competition with prizes, as well as the fun activities for children. Select the Fancy dress option when booking online, on the 31st October only! Have a spook-tacular Halloween at Monkey World!

Date: 31st October 2025

Time: 10am – 5pm

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Ghost Hunt at Shire Hall

Shire Hall Museum, High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1UY

Our team of experienced investigators will be on hand throughout the night so that you can participate in – Séances (in small groups) | Vigils (in the dark) | EVP (Ghost Voice) and Estes Experiments

Ouija boards, Glass Divination and Table Tipping | Automatic writing, Dowsing and Pendulums | Metaphysical experiments

Use of our ghost hunting equipment (EMF/KII’s, REM Pods, Ovilus, Thermal Camera etc) and much more with our experienced Mediums & Paranormal Investigators.

Date: 18th October 2025

Times: 8pm – 2am

Tickets: £47/pp

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Spooky Space & Science at the Abbotsbury Swannery

New Barn Rd, Weymouth, DT3

Visit the Swannery this October half-term for a fun-filled, spooky adventure! Discover mad professor skeletons and crazy aliens as you explore the grounds. Follow the Pumpkin Trail to uncover a secret word hidden in the Swannery.

For even more excitement, book a spot in the Spooky Science Workshop with Professor Lee from Mini Professors, where kids can enjoy hands-on experiments, potions, and explosive fun!

Kids for £1 with a full-paying adult (max 3 kids per adult). The science workshop requires separate booking. Perfect for children under 10!

Date: 25th Oct – 2nd Nov 2025

Time: All Day

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