Halloween Scare Event
Muncaster Castle, Gardens & EstateUntil 31 Oct
Scarecaster at Muncaster 2026
Muncaster's 16+ Halloween scare event returns for three nights with a terrifying maze, zombie woodland walk, monsters and liv…
£29.50
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Halloween Scare Event
Halloween Trail
Wray CastleThu 29 Oct
Stranger Folk at Wray 2026
A free app-led folklore adventure runs through Wray's grounds on selected days from 19 October to 22 November.
Free+ 18 more datesStranger Folk at Wray
Family Theatre
The Victoria Wood TheatreThu 29 Oct
Claytime
Interactive theatre where children's ideas are transformed into clay characters, stories and creatures.
Show from £10+ 1 more dateFamily friendly
Windermere Jetty MuseumThu 29 Oct
Halloween Half-Term at Windermere Jetty Museum 2026
Windermere Jetty's half-term programme mixes spooky Cumbrian stories, free crafts and family performances from 24 to 31 Octob…
Free drop-in+ 3 more datesCumbrian Halloween Crafting
Take Part
Rosehill TheatreThu 29 Oct
Singing for Joy
Free Singing for Joy sessions at Rosehill on 24 September, 29 October and 26 November.
Free+ 1 more date
Food History and Heritage
TownendThu 29 Oct
Taste of Townend 2026
See historic food recreated from the Browne family's 17th-century recipe book at Townend on Thursdays through 29 October 2026.
FreeTaste of TownendFamily friendly
Guided Roman Fort Tour
Senhouse Roman MuseumThu 29 Oct
Senhouse Roman Fort Guided Tours 2026
Volunteer-led Maryport Roman fort tours every Thursday and Sunday, weather permitting.
Included; weather dependentThursday Roman fort tourFamily friendly
Family Dance
The CoroThu 29 Oct
Halloween Silent Disco: Family
Two family silent disco sessions take place at The Coro on the afternoon of 29 October.
£7.50 adults / £5 under 16s+ 1 more dateFamily session
Guided Walk
Wray CastleThu 29 Oct
Wray Grounds Tour - Walk & Talk 2026
Free 45-minute guided Wray grounds tours share the Dawson family story, notable guests and plans for the estate while the cas…
Free+ 37 more datesWray Grounds Tour - Walk & Talk
Family
Theatre by the LakeThu 29 Oct
Michael Rosen: NICE!
Michael Rosen performs poems and stories for children aged six to ten on 29 October.
£15Family friendly
Guided Tour
TownendThu 29 Oct
Townend Guided Tour 2026
Book the 3pm small-group guided tour at Townend, with Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday sessions through 29 October 2026.
FreeThursday general history and Taste of Townend tourFamily friendly
Family Night Walk
Grizedale ForestThu 29 Oct
Nature's Nightlife Family Walk at Grizedale Forest
Family evening forest walks on 26 and 29 October with owls, nocturnal wildlife, night skies, hot chocolate and marshmallows a…
£8 per personThursday 29 OctoberFamily friendly
Wildlife Walk
AmblesideThu 29 Oct
Evening Bat Walks in Langdale 2026
Family-friendly evening wildlife walks in Great Langdale using bat detectors, with dates on 29 and 30 October and under-16s f…
£15 ages 16+; under-16s free+ 1 more dateThursday 29 October
Guided Night Walk
Whinlatter ForestThu 29 Oct
Whinlatter Dark Skies Walk 2026
Guided 3 to 4-mile night walks at Whinlatter on 29 October and 7 November, with forest exploration and stargazing when condit…
From £15.63; family combinations available+ 1 more dateThursday 29 October Dark Skies Walk
Adults-only Halloween / Pumpkin Event
Walby Farm ParkThu 29 Oct
Pumpkin Picking After Dark at Walby Farm Park 2026
Six adults-only autumn nights with illuminated pumpkins, live music, a licensed bar, seasonal food and after-hours farm fun.
£9.50; pumpkins extra+ 1 more datePumpkin Picking After Dark - 29 October
Rock & Pop Music
The Sands CentreThu 29 Oct
Shape of You: The Music of Ed Sheeran
A live tribute production celebrating the songs of Ed Sheeran.
From £17.60
Dance
The CoroThu 29 Oct
Halloween Silent Disco
Two Halloween silent disco sessions for ages 16 and over take place on 29 October.
£10 including booking fee+ 1 more date
Comedy
Theatre by the LakeThu 29 Oct
Rob Rouse: Funny Bones
Rob Rouse brings his stand-up show Funny Bones to the Studio on 29 October.
£16
Live Music
Old Fire StationThu 29 Oct
Johnny Hates Jazz
Johnny Hates Jazz bring their polished 1980s pop catalogue to Carlisle for a live Old Fire Station show.
Check Skiddle for live price
The Sands CentreFri 30 Oct
10p Swimming at The Sands Centre – October Half-Term 2026
Eligible Cumberland children aged up to 16 can swim for 10p at selected Sands Centre sessions. Separate GLL £1 sessions on Tu…
10p per eligible Cumberland childThe Sands Centre – 10p half-term swimFamily friendly
WorkingtonFri 30 Oct
10p Swimming at Workington Leisure Centre – October Half-Term 2026
Selected 10am to 11am 10p swimming sessions for eligible local schoolchildren during October half-term.
10p per eligible Cumberland childWorkington Leisure Centre – 10p half-term swimFamily friendly
CartmelFri 30 Oct
Halloween at Holker 2026
Holker Hall hosts two days of Halloween storytelling, pumpkin carving, crafts, face painting and a garden trail.
Check Holker for prices+ 1 more dateHalloween at Holker
Family Storytelling
Senhouse Roman MuseumFri 30 Oct
Humphrey the Roman Boar Storytelling at Senhouse 2026
Friday family storytelling with Humphrey, mascot of the Roman 20th Legion.
Included with museum visitFriday Humphrey storytellingFamily friendly
WigtonFri 30 Oct
10p Swimming at Wigton Baths – October Half-Term 2026
Three half-term swims for eligible Cumberland children: 11am Monday and Friday, but 11.30am Wednesday; 10p per qualifying chi…
10p per eligible Cumberland childWigton Baths – 10p half-term swimFamily friendly