Our Pick of October Activities in Bristol in 2024

1. Pumpkinfest at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

When: 1st October to 3rd November 2024

Where: Clevedon Road, Wraxall, Clevedon, BS48 1PG

Over the course of October and early November, there’s lots to explore at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm.

Celebrate autumn with a twist at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm's Pumpkinfest! You can enjoy a family-friendly adventure filled with pumpkins, scavenger hunts, and the magic of nature.

Join the Fun at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm this Autumn. Don't miss out – plan your visit today!

2. Spooky Movies at Bristol Film Festival

When: 16th to 31st October 2024

Where: Various locations around Bristol

This Autumn, there’s a whole host of classic spooky films to watch as part of the Bristol Film Festival.

You can engage in various exciting activities to elevate your adrenaline levels, from watching The Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Station to savouring the beloved family film Hocus Pocus at Arnos Vale Cemetery, or even immersing yourself in the timeless tale of Ghostbusters at Redcliffe Caves.

Head over to Bristol Film Festival for the full lineup.

3. Fear at Avon Valley Scream Park

When: 11th October to 2nd November 2024

Where: Pixash Lane, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1TP

Fear is an experience for true lovers of horror and not one for the faint-hearted!

Returning to Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park once more this year is the infamous Fear show, with thrilling funfair rides, and iconic street entertainment.

Dare you scale up the horrors? Book in for The Exorcism or add Fright Feast to your booking. Or, if you fancy a more relaxed or family-friendly activity, simply visit the Pumpkin Patch which opens on 28th September!

4. Howl-Oween Trail at Wild Place Project

When: 25th October to 3rd November 2024

Where: Wild Place Project, Blackhorse Hill, Bristol, BS10 7TP

For something educational and enjoyable, why not take the kids to the fang-tastic Howl-oween trail at The Wild Place?

Grab a Halloween activity trail leaflet and explore the award-winning Bear Wood to see the bears before they go into hibernation. Learn about animal bones, skulls and x-rays. Enter the witch’s campsite, if you dare, and get stuck into creepy craft-making.

The best part - at the end of the trail there’s a little ‘trick or treat’ surprise!