October Half Term Highlights Guide

Are you looking for things to do in Coventry this October Half Term? There are heaps of activities and events on the Coventry Rocks website for you to browse at your leisure - just hit the 'October Half Term' button on the Homepage or click this link!

Short of time? We have gathered together a handful of our favourites below. So start scrolling and get planning for a jam-packed week of fun! We hope you find something great!

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If you're hosting an event during October Half Term and would like to feature in this article, drop us a line at jess@coventryrocks.co.uk.

October Half Term Highlights | Coventry 2024

Jam Jam Boomerang | Baginton

Jam Jam Boomerang is Coventry's Biggest Indoor Play and Party place for children up to 12 years of age! Why not pop along during October Half Term for some fun with family and friends and discover their exciting new upgrades! Find out more.

Dates: Open every day 9:30am - 6pm
Suitable for: children up to 12 years of age
Location: Middlemarch Business Park, Coventry, CV3 4FX
Booking: No need to book - just turn up! Find all the info here.

Halloween at St Mary's Guildhall | Coventry City Centre

From solving mysteries with Pumpkin Penny to crafting creepy lanterns, St Mary's Guildhall has got something for everyone this October. Check out the line up of thrilling events here!

Dates: Open every day in Half Term
Suitable for: All ages
Location: Bayley Lane, Coventry, CV1 5RN
Booking: Find all the info here

Microworld Coventry | Coventry City Centre

Microworld is an immersive space filled with digital creatures, opening Saturday 26th October at The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum! Sensors in the space create an engaging and intuitive digital ecosystem with cascades of actions and reactions.

Dates: Saturday 26th October 2024 - Sunday 23rd February 2025 | 10am - 3:15pm
Suitable for: All ages
Location: Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry CV1 5QP
Offer: Get 2 for 1 tickets if you book before Saturday 26th October - use code Summer2024 at the checkout.
Booking: Find all the info here

Kids Eat for £1 at Benugo Bar & Kitchen | Canley

Kids eat for £1 at Benugo Bar & Kitchen this October Half Term! Family-friendly Benugo Bar & Kitchen in Warwick Arts Centre is the perfect place to take your little ones. There’s a Kids menu and it offers plenty of entertainment – from board games to toys and colouring.

Date: Kids Eat for £1 from Mon 28th Oct to Sun 3rd Nov 2024 | 11am until 5pm
Offer: Get one £1 Kids Meal when accompanied by an adult purchasing one adult main meal. Can’t be used in conjunction with any other promotion.
Location: Benugo Bar & Kitchen, Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry, CV4 7AL
More info: Find all the info here.

Kids Halloween Event & Train Ride | Fillongley

Head to Heart of England for their Spooktacular Kids Halloween event! You can expect a Monster Marquee filled with Inflatable Fun, Ghoulish Games & Prizes hosted by live characters, and a Spooky Train Ride through enchanted woods to discover the secret witches' lair! Food is available to purchase on site and you can always book a table at The Quicken Tree Restaurant.

Dates: 28th - 31st October 2024
Location: The Heart of England Conference and Events Centre, Meriden Road, CV7 8DX
More info: Find all the info here.

Go Kids Play Giveaway | Foleshill

Our friends at Go Kids Play are giving away 100 FREE TICKETS for an exciting day out at their awesome indoor play and party centre in Foleshill! Head to their Facebook Page to enter! Hurry, don’t miss out on this amazing half-term treat!

Dates: Enter now! The team will draw 10 tickets every day until 1st November 2024
Location: 310 Kingfield Road, Coventry, CV1 4LD
Head to the Go Kids Play Facebook Page to enter!

DBA Events Halloween Ball | Coundon

Come and join Mal, Evie and a bunch of villains for DBA Events' halloween spooktacular! A live musical family friendly show followed by meet and greet, photo opportunities and disco! The batch bar and bar will be open for refreshments and the main bar.

Date: Saturday 26th October | 5pm - 9pm
Location: Coundon Social Club, Shorncliffe Rd, CV6 1GP
More info: Find all the info here.

Mini Ravers Little Monsters Halloween Festival

Mini Ravers is a family inclusive event where parents are encouraged to have fun with their children! You can expect lots of little monsters, confetti cannons, live characters, a 90's rave, glowsticks, and tuck shop. Fancy dress is welcome!

Date: Sunday 27th October 2024 | 2pm - 4pm
Location: 147 Nightclub, Far Gosford St, Coventry, CV1 5DY
Offer: Get 10% off tickets with code 'Blaze'
More info: Find all the info here.

Halloween Medieval Banquet | Coombe Abbey

Coombe Abbey's award-winning Medieval Banquet has been running for 40 years, and provides an entertaining and fun night out. This year, join don't miss this special Halloween Mediaeval Banquet, where spooky surprises await and the entire evening is Halloween themed. Fancy dress is encouraged, so come in your most creative costumes! Enjoy a four-course feast, an arrival drink of mead cocktail, beakers of wine and lager with your meal, a full stage show, and a post-banquet disco. The night is filled with bawdy fun, food and wine, colour and music. Miss it at your peril!!

Dates: Saturday 26th October | 7pm - 12.30am
Location: Coombe Abbey Hotel, Brinklow Road, Binley, Warwickshire, CV3 2AB
Suitable for: ages 18+
Booking: Find all the info here.

Fargo Village Halloween Market | FarGo Village

Don't forget to check out the Halloween Makers Market this October! Find a selection of the most monstrous makers and deadly designers for a Halloween special at FarGo. The Market Hall will be filled with some of FarGo's favorite creatives so you can celebrate Halloween in spooktacular style! From candles & needle felted pumpkins to jewellery & sweets and much more.

Dates: Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th October 2024
Location: FarGo Village, Far Gosford Street, Coventry, CV1 5ED
More info: Find all the info here.

The Baddies | Warwick Arts Centre

Meet the very worst Baddies in the world! Don’t you dare to come too close to a witch, a troll and an ancient ghost!
The Baddies love being bad. They roar, spook and cast wicked spells to try and scare a girl out of her wits…who will succeed? Or perhaps the girl is braver than they think… With songs by Joe Stilgoe (Zog and Zog and The Flying Doctors), The Baddies is a wickedly hilarious adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s smash-hit story. A laugh-out-loud riot for all the family.

Dates: Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th October 2024
Location: Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry CV4 7AL
Booking: Pre booking is recommended. Find all the info here.

Coventry Blaze | City Centre

The Coventry Blaze Ice Hockey Team play in the Elite League, the top level of ice hockey in the UK. It's a great fun family environment, and the team look forward to seeing you at Skydome Arena!

Dates: Sunday 27th October and Sunday 3rd November 2024
Location: Skydome Arena, Croft Road, Coventry, CV1 3AZ
Booking: Click here to book

The Bear Who Went to War | The Albany Theatre

The Bear Who Went to War is based on the amazing true story of the bear Wojtek, who became a corporal in the Polish army, fought in battle and arrived in Britain as a refugee in 1947. An incredible true story of bravery, love and friendship with a cast of six actor-musicians and life-size puppets.

Dates: Wednesday 30th October - Saturday 2nd November 2024 | 1.30pm & 6.30pm
Location: The Albany Theatre, Coventry, CV5 6JQ
Suitable for: Ages 7+
Booking: Find all the info here.

Mr Sleepybum| The Albany Theatre

Do you have stupid and silly dreams at night? Well, Mr. Sleepybum does, and he’s going to re-enact them all for you in this high-energy, silly comedy show for the whole family. Get 20% off with the code SLEEPY20 - just enter it at checkout or quote to the box office.

Dates: Wednesday 30th October 2024
Location: The Albany Theatre, Coventry, CV5 6JQ
Suitable for: All ages
Booking: Find all the info here.

We hope you found lots of inspiration for things to do in Coventry this October Half Term! Don't forget there are heaps of activities and events on the Coventry Rocks website for you to browse at your leisure - just hit the 'October Half Term' button on the Homepage or click this link!

If you're hosting an event during October Half Term and would like to feature in this article, drop us a line at jess@coventryrocks.co.uk.

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