Looking for the best Halloween 2025 events in Somerset? From family-friendly discos to zombie parades and terrifying ghost hunts, Street, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet and Wells are packed with spooky things to do this October.

Here's your full guide to Hallowe'en in Somerset – with the biggest, scariest and most family-friendly events near you. Perfect for anyone searching Somerset half-term activities October 2025 or family things to do Halloween Somerset.

Hallowe'en events in Street 2025

Street is going all out for Hallowe'en on Friday 31 October 2025. The Royal British Legion will host a Halloween Charity Party in Street (7 pm–10:55 pm), with costumes, music and fundraising for good causes. Music is by Rebbie, there will be a raffle on the night, and prizes for the best adult and child costumes. Tickets are £3 from the bar, with proceeds going to Paws4Thought and West Mendip Hospital. Children are welcome all night.

Families with young children can head to Victoria Club for the Half Term Halloween Stay & Play in Street (10:30 am–11:45 am), featuring crafts, role play and refreshments. Later in the evening, Street Mission Church will put on Glitter and Glow, a light-party with games, food, music and crafts – a safe, family-friendly alternative to trick-or-treating.

The Street Inn will also host Not Your Average Halloween Party with prizes for the best costumes, unique remixes and plenty of spooky fun on 31 October.

Hallowe'en events in Glastonbury 2025

Glastonbury is famous for its alternative take on celebrations, and Hallowe'en 2025 is no different. On Saturday 25 October, the Glastonbury Dragons Wild Hunt will roar through the streets with drumming, street theatre and a dramatic procession.

Think you could survive The Traitors? The George & Pilgrims in Glastonbury is hosting The Deceivers on Sunday 26 October — a cloak-wearing, trust-no-one game night with dinner thrown in. £45 gets you a two-course meal and a shot at deception glory.

On Friday 31 October, the Glastonbury Zombie Walk returns – a family-friendly parade of gory costumes raising funds for Children's World charity. The same evening, Samhain at Glastonbury will take place, a community gathering with ritual and seasonal ceremony to mark the ancient festival of Samhain. For families searching "Halloween Glastonbury events 2025," this is the big one.

Hallowe'en events in Shepton Mallet 2025

Shepton Mallet is Somerset's ghost-hunting hotspot this Hallowe'en. Halloween Ghost Tours at Shepton Mallet Prison will run from Thursday 2 October to Wednesday 29 October, with torchlight tours through dark corridors and chilling tales from the past.

On Thursday 30 October, thrill-seekers can book into the Halloween Ghost Hunt at Shepton Mallet Prison, an overnight event of vigils and paranormal investigation. Families can enjoy the Fang-tastic October Half Term at Shepton Mallet Prison (25 October–2 November) with trails and activities inside the prison. Elsewhere, the Bath & West Showground hosts The Ghost Train Glow Party on Saturday 25 October – a family glow party with spooky entertainment.

Planet Volt is throwing a Halloween Party on 31 October from 6pm to 10pm, with disco and soft play included. Tickets start from £4.95 for adults and £12.95 for kids, with food available — book here.

Shepton Mallet's fireworks night returns on Saturday, 1 November, with gates open from 6.15pm. Expect a roaring bonfire, big fireworks, food, drink and family fun into the evening.

Hallowe'en events in Wells 2025

Wells City FC's fireworks night returns on Friday, 31 October, kicking off with a kids' Halloween party from 5pm and fireworks around 6.30pm. The fun continues into the night with karaoke, a disco and drinks for the grown-ups.

Wells is a must-visit this October for Hallowe'en fans. Halloween at Wookey Hole will run every weekend from Saturday 4 October and daily from Saturday 25 October to Sunday 2 November, with witches, shows and frightening fun for the whole family. This year's Seasonal Spooktacular includes fancy dress contests, an Instagram-worthy pumpkin patch, and all-new circus shows. The headline event is the Vampire Circus – a thirty-minute, blood-curdling performance of spooky stunts and tricks.

Best-selling children's author Emma Carroll will also appear at Wookey Hole for two special Dracula and Daughters events on Sunday 12 October and Thursday 30 October, featuring live readings, Q&A sessions and book signings. Families can also follow the Vampire Trail, inspired by her new book, for a chance to solve a mystery and win Halloween treats.

Visitors are encouraged to wear their best costumes for the Witch of Wookey Hole's Fancy Dress Competition, with the chance to win an annual pass for four.

There's more fun to be found too – Pirate Golf gets a ghoulish makeover, the Zap Zone and penny arcades stay open, and families can stay overnight with hotel packages from £169 for four on selected dates.

Studio Eight Wells CIC Samhain Ceremony is on Friday 31 October (7 pm–11 pm), bringing together ritual, music and community. Meanwhile, half-term events at The Bishop's Palace in Wells will keep children busy from 25 October to 2 November, with workshops where kids can try life as a "time-travelling carpenter" or "medieval painter".

Halloween in Somerset 2025: what's on near me?

Whether you're in Street, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet or Wells, Hallowe'en 2025 in Somerset has something for everyone. Families can enjoy discos, craft sessions and glow parties, while thrill-seekers can brave haunted prisons and ghost hunts.

If you're searching "Halloween events near me in Somerset" – this is your ultimate guide to the spookiest nights out, family activities and community celebrations across the county.

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