Scarefest: Spooktacular Halloween Events for Kids & Families
Days and Nights of Spooks and Frights!
Looking for Halloween things to do with kids? You’ve come to the right place. Join our super-freaky Halloween friends in their memorific multi-coloured playground - located on our front lawns arena. Enjoy spooktacular shows, meet and greets, photo opportunities and more!
Amigos in the Afterlife
Step foot into a vibrant world this Scarefest, where the gap between this life and the next is at its thinnest! Be captivated by Dia de los Muertos celebrations, with its bright colours and festive spirits - but be careful, you've accidentally crossed through a portal into the afterlife...
Guided by friendly spirits, you must find your way back to the world of the living. Journey through this magical realm of spooktacular effects for the ultimate family fright night fest activity. You’ll encounter mischievous characters along the way, who will challenge you and your family with tasks to earn your passage back to the living realm!
(Interactive walkthrough recommended for those aged 6+)
Trick O' Treat Town with HARIBO
Take a trip with your family and friends to a special town, where every day is Halloween! And do you know what the townsfolk’s favourite pastime is? Yes, you got it! It’s hosting trick-or-treating for the town’s visitors!
This is one of our top Halloween events for kids. Muster up your courage and prepare to knock on doors from Spooky Avenue all the way up to the Witchy Woods, but be careful... As well as HARIBO treats, there are tricks aplenty!
(Interactive walkthrough recommended for those aged 6+)
Spooktacular Halloween Events for Kids
CBeebies Land Monster Ball
Get the family Halloween costumes on and join some of your favourite CBeebies friends live in Big Fun Showtime! Watch as they dance, play games and learn all about spooky things in their spooktacular Monster Ball - featuring some top CBeebies friends like Bing, Ubercorn, and Peter Rabbit.
Spooktacular Family Fun
Ready to jump into a whole world of fun, spooky sensations? Join our super-freaky Halloween friends in their multi-coloured playground! Located on our front lawns arena, enjoy spooktacular shows, meet and greets, photo opportunities and more! If you’re stuck for Halloween things to do with kids, this is the place for you.
The Alton Ancestors
Hear that scraping sound? It’s gravestones being moved. The Alton Ancestors are back from the dead, and in their favourite haunts. Standing still is not an option, so celebrate family fright fest by learning their dance moves and joining in!
Unsure what to wear? Explore our list of the top halloween costumes for kids and adults.
Rides at Dusk
With rides open until late, experience some of your favourite CBeebies Land and family attractions when the sky gets a little darker - the ultimate Halloween event for kids and families to enjoy.
The Curse at Alton Manor
The Curse at Alton Manor is another top Halloween event for families with kids. Jump on for a haunting dark ride, taking you on a hair-raising journey through the spectacular twists and turns within the cursed Manor.
Spine-tingling Terror
Are you brave enough to take on head-spinning, hair-raising coasters in darkness? Or maybe terrifying, multi-award-winning scare attractions? Our Scarefest offers the ultimate Halloween events for kids who are a little bit older (aged 12+).
Horrifying creatures beckon within them – can you escape?
1 Day Pass
- Experience over 40 rides & attractions
- Save up to £31 when you book in advance
- Children under 90cm go free to the Theme Park
Short Break
- Fantabulous overnight stay
- On the doorstep of the Theme Park
- Guaranteed Theme Park entry when you add tickets to your package
Spooks Duo
- Already purchased admission? Add our scare attractions onto your visit including Trick O' Treat Town
- Valid Theme Park pre-book required
Spook & Frights Combi
- Already purchased admission? Add spooks & frights onto your visit
- Experience all mazes
- Valid Theme Park pre-book required
Family Ride Info: Ages, Times & Safety
Sold on a night of family fright festivities? Here’s some more information on age restrictions, timings and safety measures to keep in mind before taking your kids to Scarefest.
Age restrictions: Some of our Halloween attractions have their own age restrictions/recommendations. For example, interactive walkthroughs like our Amigos in the Afterlife and Trick O’ Treat Town with HARIBO are Halloween events for kids aged 6 and over. Our more hair-raising attractions (like our Scare Mazes) are recommended for kids who are 12 and over.
Height restrictions: Some of our attractions have height restrictions, but not all of them. Find further info on the height restrictions for rides and attractions here.
Accessibility: We strive to make Alton Towers accessible to all our guests. We do all that is possible to ensure our disabled guests have a safe and pleasurable visit. Further details on accessibility for Alton Towers can be found here.
Waiting times: When attending our Halloween events for kids, there might be a wait. You can download our mobile app for queue and show times, as well as a detailed map of the park, a digital wallet to store your tickets, and more!
