Nottinghamshire is getting ready to celebrate the spooky season in style with a series of frightful events
. But as Halloween draws closer, it's hard to know where to start when you are planning a celebration for little ones.
This is one of the more wholesome, family-friendly autumnal activities. It's also a great day option as well if you prefer to home for trick or treaters. The Oxton farm in Nottingham is set to open its field of pumpkins for visitors to come and choose one to carve. 2 - Watch a scary movie Wollaton Hall will screen the Halloween cult classic movie, Hocus Pocus as part of its outdoor cinema series. Grab a camping chair and a big blanket to snuggle up in as you introduce younger family members to this PG-rated favourite from 1993.
There will also be a spooky scavenger hunt, word searches as you walk through the maze. Tickets are £8 per child but unusually include a complimentary pumpkin.This may be one for the older kids to take part in but Hicking Lane will once again celebrate Halloween in style. Children will able to stroll through the Spider's lair or the witches' walkthrough followed by clowns.