School holidays can be a lot easier when you have a few good ideas ready for the days ahead.
If you live in Hagley or nearby, you don’t have to travel far to keep the children busy. There are countryside walks, animal experiences, family attractions, seasonal events and school holiday childcare across Hagley and the surrounding area.
This guide brings together local events, outdoor ideas, family days out, rainy day options and holiday childcare, including what’s happening around Hagley this October half term.
Things to do in Hagley this October half term 2026
Looking for things to do with the kids in and around Hagley this October half term?
October half term in Hagley runs from Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026.
Here are some of the activities and days out happening locally during and around October half term.
Keep them active at Aspire Active Camps
Need childcare while you’re working during half term?
Aspire Active Camps Hagley runs at Haybridge High School from Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026.
Full day childcare is available from 8am to 5pm, with Multi Sports Academy for children aged 4 to 11 and Active Leaders for ages 12 to 14. Four year olds can attend for a maximum of four hours per day.
With sport and physical activity at the heart of the day, children can stay active, play games and spend time with others during the school holidays.
View October Active Camps in Hagley
Take a Halloween walk at Clent Hills
Fancy some fresh air with a spooky twist?
Clent Hills is running a Halloween Walk on Sunday 25 October from 10am to 1pm.
The guided walk is around three miles and includes spooky local stories, autumn scenery and surprises along the route.
Tickets are £5 for adults and £2.50 for children, with usual parking charges applying.
The route includes steep hills, stiles and potentially muddy paths, so it is not recommended for very young children.
See the Halloween Walk at Clent Hills
Get creative at Stourbridge Glass Museum
Stourbridge Glass Museum has Halloween activities running around half term.
On Thursday 29 October from 11am to 2pm, families can join a Halloween Children’s Craft Activity & Scavenger Hunt, with glow in the dark crafts and a Halloween trail around the museum.
There is also a Day of the Dead Skull Mask Making Activity on Saturday 31 October from 11am to 2pm.
The museum’s October opening hours are 10.30am to 4.30pm, Tuesday to Saturday, and it is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
See events at Stourbridge Glass Museum
See the birds at The Falconry Centre
The Falconry Centre in Hagley is a particularly local option for children who enjoy animals.
The centre is open daily from 11am to 5pm throughout October, with last admission at 4pm.
Flying displays take place at 1pm and 3.30pm, weather permitting.
Current admission is £8 for adults, £4 for children aged 5 to 16 and free for children aged 4 and under. A family ticket for two adults and two children is £21.
On Saturday 31 October, the centre is also holding a Halloween Owl Display Evening, with owls flying at dusk. Advance booking is essential, so check the event page for the latest details and timings.
Visit The Falconry Centre
Follow a pumpkin trail at Bodenham Arboretum
Bodenham Arboretum has two Halloween trails running across the school holiday.
The Torchlit Pumpkin Walk runs from 23 to 31 October, while the Daytime Pumpkin Walk runs from 24 October to 1 November.
The arboretum’s usual opening hours are 10am to 5pm daily, although special event and trail times can differ.
Both Halloween activities need booking, so check the time attached to your chosen session before travelling.
See October events at Bodenham Arboretum
1. Spend time outdoors around Hagley
Not every school holiday activity needs tickets or a timetable.
Hagley and the surrounding area have plenty of places where children can get outside, explore and burn off some energy.
Hagley Park and Visitor Centre is one option for a family walk and time outdoors. Opening hours change seasonally, so check the current times before travelling. Last entry is one hour before closing.
Then there’s Clent Hills, with walking routes, woodland and views across the surrounding countryside.
Wyre Forest is another option if you want a bigger woodland day, with walking and cycling routes and plenty of space to explore.
Wyre Forest is open 8am to 7pm throughout October and has a Room on the Broom family activity trail. Trail packs cost £4, and the activity is aimed particularly at families with children aged 3 to 9.
You don’t need much for an outdoor day. Take drinks, snacks and suitable shoes and let the children explore.
2. Check local guides for events and activities
School holiday events change throughout the year, so local listings are worth checking before you head out.
Raring2go Kidderminster & Stourbridge is useful for family events and activities around Hagley and the surrounding area.
Visit Worcestershire is also worth checking for seasonal events, family attractions and ideas from across the county.
For October in particular, look out for Halloween trails, craft sessions, theatre, pumpkin events and other activities that only run during the school holiday.
Always check dates, prices, opening hours and age suitability directly with the venue before travelling.
3. Plan one bigger family day out
If you fancy making a full day of it, Hagley is within reach of several bigger family attractions with special Halloween activities this October.
West Midlands Safari Park
West Midlands Safari Park is running Spooky Spectacular from 10 October to 1 November 2026.
The Halloween programme includes Patch’s Pumpkin Party, character appearances, a Movie Monsters Trail and other themed entertainment around the park.
Halloween activities are included as part of a park visit, although opening times vary depending on the date.
See Halloween at West Midlands Safari Park
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is running Halloween Nights on 24, 29, 30 and 31 October, from 6.30pm to 10pm.
Families can explore the historic streets after dark, go trick or treating and meet Halloween characters along the way.
The evening is a separate ticketed event, so booking ahead is recommended.
See Halloween Nights at Black Country Living Museum
Severn Valley Railway
If your children enjoy trains, Severn Valley Railway has a particularly seasonal option.
Ghost Trains depart from Kidderminster on Thursday 29, Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October 2026.
The experience includes a spooky return journey between Kidderminster and Arley, Halloween entertainment and a goodie bag for each child.
The journey lasts around 75 minutes and includes actors, jump scares, periods of darkness and loud moments, so check whether the experience will suit your child before booking.
See Ghost Trains at Severn Valley Railway
4. Keep a rainy day backup ready
October weather doesn’t always cooperate.
If an outdoor plan suddenly looks less appealing, it helps to have a few indoor ideas in mind.
That could be swimming, a cinema trip, soft play, indoor climbing, a museum, a library activity or a craft session.
Stourbridge Glass Museum could work well if you want something creative, while local leisure centres, cinemas and libraries can be useful when you need a simple indoor option.
Staying at home works too. Baking, den building, board games or a film afternoon can be exactly what everyone needs after a few busier days.
5. Try something creative, educational or different
Not every child wants a week packed with big days out.
Keep an eye out for local craft sessions, museums, theatre, music, library activities and seasonal workshops around Hagley, Stourbridge and Kidderminster.
These can be a good option for children who enjoy making, exploring or trying something different.
6. Book a structured activity day or holiday club
Not every parent can take the whole school holiday off work.
And there may be days when children would enjoy more structure, activity and time with other children.
That’s where holiday clubs and activity days can help.
Before booking, check the ages accepted, opening and collection times, whether individual days can be booked, what activities are included, safeguarding and first aid arrangements and what children need to bring.
It is also worth checking whether the provider accepts childcare vouchers or Tax-Free Childcare and, where relevant, the Ofsted registration details for the venue your child will attend.
A good holiday club should make the practical side easier for you and give your child a day they enjoy.
Find out more about childcare vouchers and Tax-Free Childcare
7. Mix up the school holiday week
You don’t need something planned for every day.
A walk at Hagley Park and Visitor Centre or Clent Hills, an organised activity, a rainy day option and one bigger family trip can give children plenty of variety without turning the whole holiday into a timetable.
Looking for October half term childcare in Hagley?
Aspire Active Camps Hagley runs from Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026 at Haybridge High School, with full day childcare available from 8am to 5pm.
Multi Sports Academy is available for children aged 4 to 11, with Active Leaders for ages 12 to 14. Four year olds can attend for a maximum of four hours per day.
With school holiday childcare and sport and physical activity at the heart of the day, children can stay active while you get on with your working day.
View Hagley Active Camps and current availability