October Half Term in Derby

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26 Oct – 30 Oct 2026 · 18 upcoming events

Schools in Derby (Derby City Council) are off from Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026. As of October 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 18 upcoming october half term events in Derby, including free options. Listings are updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources.

Showing 18 of 18 events

Tue27Oct

October Holiday Football Camp for children aged 4-12

Check website · 09:00

Tue27Oct

Family History Help

Polesworth Library & Information Centre

Check website · 11:00

Tue27Oct

Fab Food and Financial Folktales Family Event

Queen Street Community Centre

Free · 12:30

Wed28Oct

Preparation For Parenthood Session 3

Alvaston Children's Centre

Free · 10:00

Spooky Messy Play Party at Electric Daisy

Sold out

Wed28Oct

Spooky Messy Play Party

Electric Daisy

Sold out at source

Wed28Oct

WILDFAMILIES Spooktacular at The Wolseley Centre

The Wolseley Centre

Check website · 13:00

Wed28Oct

October Half Term Activities: Reading Screams

Atherstone Library & Information Centre

Check website · 14:30

Wed28Oct

LA EYFS Profile Assessment Support (Z2171)

Charnwood Arms

Check website · 16:00

Wed28Oct

WILDFAMILIES Dark Skies at The Wolseley Centre

The Wolseley Centre

Check website · 17:30

Thu29Oct

Alton Towers One Day Entry

Alton Towers Resort Hotel

£29.75

Thu29Oct

LTA Padel Junior National Championships 2026

Just Padel Derby

Check website · 09:00

Thu29Oct

Half Term Woodland Adventure Day for Children

Shining Cliff Woods

Check website · 10:00

Thu29Oct

Family Outdoor Cinema - HOCUS POCUS 2

Electric Daisy

£5 · 15:00

Fri30Oct

Alton Towers One Day Entry

Alton Towers Resort Hotel

£25

Fri30Oct

Cuppa&Chat In Person - Derby

CHAPMAN HOUSE, The Derby Conference Centre Limited

£0.00 · 10:00

Lifting the Lid on Sewage Treatment Works Tour - Derby at Megaloughton Lane

Sold out

Fri30Oct

Lifting the Lid on Sewage Treatment Works Tour - Derby

Megaloughton Lane

Sold out at source

Fri30Oct

Kids Rave: Halloween special!

Electric Daisy

From £4 · 16:00

Fri30Oct

Halloween Party for children with SEND and their siblings

St Philips Church Hall

Free · 17:00

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is October Half Term 2026?

Schools in Derby (Derby City Council) are off from Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026. EventsList.co.uk lists what's on in Derby around these dates — browse the listings below.

What october half term events are on in Derby?

There are currently 18 upcoming october half term events listed in Derby on EventsList.co.uk. New events are added daily.

Are there free october half term events?

Yes — several of the current listings are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them.

How do I book tickets?

Every listing on EventsList.co.uk includes a direct booking link to the official ticket seller. Open any event for full details, pricing and the "Book Tickets" button.