• Cheung Yee and his 1960s Hong Kong contemporaries

    Ashmolean Museum 35 Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire

    This exhibition showcases newly-acquired works for the Ashmolean by the Hong Kong artist Cheung Yee (1936–2019).

    Free
  • Images of Authority: Portraits Between Iran and Europe

    Ashmolean Museum 35 Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire

    This free exhibition explores the portraits of three rulers – Fath Ali Shah Qajar, King George III, and Napoleon Bonaparte – revealing how art conveyed their authority, ambition, and personality

    Free
  • This Is What You Get

    Ashmolean Museum 35 Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire

    This retrospective at the Ashmolean will be the first exhibition in a public gallery to bring together the visual work of Stanley Donwood and Thom Yorke.

    £8.10 – £16.20
  • Remembrances of War: Paul Joyce Exhibition

    Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock Park Street, Woodstock, Oxfordshire

    Discover Remembrances of War at the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum, showcasing Paul Joyce’s powerful WWII-inspired paintings,

    £4.50
  • Pat Suet-Bik Hui & the Three Perfections

    Ashmolean Museum 35 Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire

    This exhibition at the Ashmolean showcases Pat Suet-Bik Hui and the tradition of the ‘three perfections’, blending poetry, calligraphy, and painting across centuries.

    Free
  • Pick your own Pumpkins at Millets Farm

    Millets Farm Centre Kingston Road, Frilford, Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

    Millets Farm has been nurturing a large number of pumpkins in their fields this year, and now’s the perfect time for picking a pleasingly plump one!

    £1.50 – £3.50
  • The Pumpkin Picking Patch at Rectory Farm

    Rectory Farm, Stanton St John Stanton St John, Oxford

    Rectory Farm’s Pumpkin Patch will open to the public in October, with several pumpkin varieties for you to pick, from traditional orange Racers to tasty Crown Prince Squash and ornamental gourds for table and window displays.

    £8.50
  • IF Oxford Science + Ideas Festival 2025

    Oxford City Centre Oxford City Centre, Oxford, Oxfordshire

    IF Oxford brings together hundreds of researchers with thousands of people in a festival every year – with science, ideas and creative activities for everyone to explore.

    £5.00 – £50.00
  • Pumpkin Festival 2025 at Hadsham Farm

    Hadsham Farm, Banbury Hadsham Farm, Horley, Banbury, Oxfordshire

    Put on your boots and head to the new pop-up pumpkin picking event at Hadsham Farm in the Oxfordshire countryside near Banbury. Collect a sledge and head to the pumpkin patch, where you can choose your perfect pumpkin.

    £6.00
  • Halloween at Tumblestone Hollow

    Stonor Park, Henley-on-Thames Stonor, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

    Children are invited to join our Halloween Trail, exploring Stonor’s gardens and woodland area, completing wild and mischievous challenges along the way, to win a Magical Mayhem Certificate, together with a chocolate treat. 

    From £11.00 – From £12.00
  • Waterperry Spooky Halloween Hunt

    Waterperry Gardens Waterperry Gardens, Wheatley, Oxfordshire

    Take part in the Waterperry Spooky Halloween Hunt throughout this October half term.

    £4.50
  • The Witch’s House at Cogges

    There’s witchery afoot this autumn as Cogges Manor house and grounds are transformed into The Witch’s House for a Halloween-themed October half-term.

    £6.50 – £16.00
  • Country Roads

    Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Exchange Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

    For one night only, the spotlight shines on the Kings and Queens of country music in a celebration like no other.

    From £25.00
  • Ghost Fest: Spooky Tours

    Oxford Castle Quarter New Road Oxford, Oxford +1 more

    Spooky Tours at Oxford Castle & Prison’s annual spooktacular Ghost Fest is back! Do you dare visit for one of their evening Spooky Tours?

    £21.00
  • Photo Oxford Festival

    Photo Oxford is planning an ambitious programme of photographic exhibitions, events, and learning opportunities for this year’s festival.

    Free
  • Spooky Afternoon Tea at Waddesdon Manor

    Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

    Treat the kids to a Spooky Afternoon Tea in the Manor Restaurant this October half-term. Enjoy a ghost meringue, a mummified gingerbread and spooky jelly worms, eyeballs and brains!

    £18.50 – £53.95
  • Half Term Drama for 8 to 11 years old

    Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Exchange Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

    This 4-day workshop will spark creativity as you develop a story and characters, as well as grow your drama and performance skills.

    From £140.00
  • Ghost Fest: Potion Making

    Oxford Castle & Prison 44-46 Oxford Castle, Oxford

    This October half term, join the resident Warlock at Oxford Castle & Prison in the Castle crypt for a fantastic potions experience.

    £14.00 – £16.00
  • The Boo Clue! Halloween Trail at Stowe House

    Stowe House & Gardens Stowe House & Gardens, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

    Step into the shadowy rooms of Stowe House for The Boo Clue! Trail. Children will follow a path of spooky riddles and playful puzzles.

    £9.50
  • Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show

    Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

    Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show is packed full of music, adventure, and surprises for little ones, and is set to delight audiences across the UK.

    From £14.00
  • Stars at Stowe Stargazing

    Stowe House & Gardens Stowe House & Gardens, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

    Experience an unforgettable night of stargazing at Stowe with UK Astronomy and enjoy a captivating talk on the mysteries of our solar system.

    £12.00 – £18.00