Best Halloween events in Cornwall 2026

Pumpkin picking 

Healey’s Cyder Farm, Truro

Brewers of the much-loved Cornish Rattler, Healey's Cyder Farm is the largest independent cider-maker in Cornwall. They offer a variety of cider and gin tours throughout the year, and they have a host of farm animals for little ones to meet. Halloween At The Farm runs on the 10th & 11th, 17th & 18th and 24th-31st of October. This ticketed event includes the haunted Vintage Tractor, which takes you to the Pumpkin Patch where you can pick out your perfect pumpkin. You will then head back to the Rattler Bar, transformed into a carving workshop, to get creative with your pumpkin design. A spooky trip to Healey’s Cyder Farm is perfect for all ages… adults are more than welcome to swap pumpkin carving for a refreshing pint of cider!

Lobbs Autumn Fest, St Austell 

Lobbs Farm Shop at Heligan is holding its annual Autumn Fest on 17th, 24th, 25th, 29th, 30th and 31st of October 2026. It’s the perfect family day out. You will be taken to the pumpkin field by a tractor and trailer ride, where you can choose from hundreds of pumpkins to take home and carve. Don’t forget to take a picture at the hay bale photo booth for a chance to win a mini hamper! Say hello to the ewes and young lambs on the farm, then return to the farm shop for a slice of homemade cake. What a treat!

Trevaskis Farm, Hayle

Situated in the Cornish countryside and close to the popular St Ives, Trevaskis Farm is the cutest place to pick your pumpkin. The farm allows you to ‘pick your own’ fruit and veg throughout the seasons, which at this time of year includes apples, raspberries and plenty of pumpkins. There are also lots of friendly farm animals to greet, including donkeys, horses, pigs and chickens. A trip to Trevaskis Farm would not be complete without trying one of their scrumptious desserts. They have so much choice and very generous portion sizes, so be sure to leave room for a delicious sweet treat at the end of your visit. 

Pumpkin Fest Strawberry Fields Lifton, Launceston 

Sitting just across the border in Devon (quite literally a stone's throw away), we had to mention Pumpkin Fest at Strawberry Fields Lifton. With thousands of homegrown pumpkins ready to be picked, the Pumpkin Fest makes for a fantastic family day out! There are multiple photo opportunities with magnificent pumpkin displays set up, a barrel train and an array of delicious autumn treats to tuck into. There’s even a magic and circus show which little ones will love, as well as live music. The event takes place on the 3rd, 10th and 17th weekends in October, as well as half term: 24th-31st of October. 

Not for the faint-hearted 

Halloween Maze of Horrors, Saltash 

Utterly frightening, this dark maize maze features jump scares and fire jugglers. This annual fright night experience takes place on the night of Halloween itself at The Cornish Maize Maze and Fun Farm, near Saltash and Liskeard. Each journey through the maze is about 15 minutes; it's dark and terrifying, definitely not for the faint-hearted. Be sure to keep your wits about you and hold on to your scarecrow hats. Pre-booking is essential. If this doesn’t take your fancy, there is also a pumpkin-picking option at the farm and the maze will be open during the day, without the ghosts, ghouls and creepies!

The Scare Asylum, Penryn (16+)

The Scare Asylum might just be the most spine-tingling, terrifying event of them all. This is an entertaining and unforgettable experience, but you’ll need to sleep with the lights on after a visit to The Scare Asylum! Therefore, it won't be surprising that this event is strictly 16+. It takes place from the 26th-31st of October 2026 at Raise the Roof children's soft play area, but be assured this certainly won’t be a kids’ party. The experience gives you unlimited access to two terrifying live-action horror mazes, soft play and a bar. 

The Dark Gathering, Tintagel

This unique event will be held in Tintagel on the 31st of October from 2 pm. The afternoon and evening are perfect for those who love Halloween, tradition, and folklore. It is truly creepy, but don’t forget to bring an open mind for this engrossing experience. The event does welcome families; however, those who are under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Take part if you dare! It is a special experience full of energetic performances and musicians singing of unsettling tales, and is especially atmospheric when the spooky sea mist drifts in from the ocean.

Family friendly 

The Witches Afternoon Tea at The Headland, Newquay 

A wickedly witchy afternoon brew... This event is perfect for adults and little ones alike as it sets a spooky atmosphere rather than actual frights! Taking place between the 16th of October and the 2nd of November at the Headland Hotel in Newquay, this grand Victorian building looks proudly over the Cornish coast and popular surfing hub of Fistral Beach. This hotel was the location for the popular film adaptation of ‘The Witches’, written by Roald Dahl, so it's the perfect place to visit this Halloween for a spooktacular afternoon! 

Halloweden, Eden Project 

This Halloween, the Eden Project invites the whole family to experience an array of seasonal activities. From their Freaky Fungi Trail, glow room, storytelling area and dance floor, as well as access to the sparkling ice rink, a whole day of Halloween fun awaits. The event takes place from the 24th of October to the 1st of November 2026, and The Eden Project opens late into the evening during Halloweden, so grab your lanterns and stroll through the magical land as dusk falls around you. 

Zombie Walk, St Austell 

If the sight of zombies walking towards you on a Cornish street sounds thrilling, then this is the event for you. Lots of effort goes into this spooktacular event with live music, craft stalls, entertainment and dance performances, all built around the terrifying Zombie Walk throughout St Austell. It takes place every year on Halloween itself. This event is also suitable for young children and families, but prepare to be spooked as the haunting beats of the zombie drummers bellow through the streets. Costumes are highly encouraged, and the grand parade of zombies, phantoms, ghosts, ghouls, witches, werewolves, demons and Draculas leaves Market House on Market Street at 6 pm. Get ready for a ghoulish and gruesome night!

Dead Of The Night Dance, Tehidy Woods

The perfect Halloween celebration in the wild woods of Tehidy. Join Rouge Theatre on the North Cliffs between 23rd of October- 1st of November for a day or eve of dark and brilliant Halloween celebrations. A truly immersive event where you follow the winding path through the forest, with twists and turns to delight all ages. Folklore and the magic of the season are at the forefront of this spooktacular event. Enjoy theatre performances, music, dancing, and lots of laughter, fun and thrills. 

 Staying in Cornwall

Treat yourself to an enchanting getaway this autumn with a stay in one of our wonderful hideaways. Gather around the fire pit to tell scary stories at woodland cabins, or listen for the call of pirates and mermaids from a sea-view hideout.