As summer comes to an end autumn is getting closer and closer and bringing with it the spookiest time of year.
Halloween 2021 may seem far away but it is not just the 31st that has Halloween activities you can enjoy, as many places are offering a whole host of things to do.
Read more: The complete autumn bucket list for Wales to get every last bit out of the next few months
From seasonal films at unique cinema experiences to ghost tours and creepy sleepovers, there is plenty to sink your teeth (or fangs!) into this Halloween season, which you can already book now!
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Silver Mountain Experience
This popular place in Aberystwyth for a fun-filled day out which includes the Silver-Lead Mine has gone all out for Halloween this year with a variety of activities.
Half Term Halloween will run from Saturday, October 23 until Sunday, October 31 is perfect for younger children and includes the Witches Potion Halloween Trail, pumpkin carving, and The Storyteller a special Halloween show.
For older children and adults the Sliver Mountain Experience will be home to Terror Mountain which is a Halloween event in different locations including the spooky Victorian mine and creepy woodlands.
Terror Mountain is split into five different experiences, two of which are new for this year The Coven and Haunted and the event will be running on Friday, October 22 and Saturday, October 23, and from Thursday, October 28 to Sunday, October 31.
Where: The Silver Mountain Experience, Llywernog, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3AB
Skirrid Mountain Inn Halloween Ghost Hunt
For those who love the real spooky element of Halloween, this is the event for you.
Haunting Nights are running a ghost hunt at Skirrid Inn in Abergavenny, which is said to be the most haunted pub in Wales.
The Inn has been built since the Norman times and with many reports of slamming doors, footsteps and hushed voices you will need to prepared for the spooky to brave this one.
Taking place on Saturday, October 23 the hunt will last for seven hours from 8 pm to 3 am and you will be exploring the inn where over 182 people were hanged for their crimes.
Where: Llanvihangel Crucorney, Abergavenny NP7 8DH
Fonmon Castle
Also going big for Halloween is Fonmon Castle in Barry, as they are also running a variety of activities.
There is Halloween Toddler Daytime for the little ones running from Saturday, October 23 until Sunday, October 31 where children can dress up for Halloween games.
The Halloween Haunted Gardens for the older ones, where you will brave the interactive horror gardens are running every evening from Friday, October 22 to Sunday, October 31.
And then there are two ghost tours running on Wednesday, October 6, and Wednesday, October 13 where you will tour the castle and try some paranormal investigation.
Where: Fonmon, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales, Barry CF62 3ZN
HALLOWS EVE! The Old School Sleepover
Back again this year is the HALLOWS EVE! The Old School Sleepover at Newport's old Victorian school ran by Spooktacular Ghosting Events UK.
Here you will spend the night in the creepy Victorian school using paranormal hunting equipment such as Ghost Boxes and you must be over 18 to attend.
Tickets are £45 and the event will run from 8 pm to 11 pm and refreshments will be provided.
The event will take place on Saturday, October 30.
Where: YHA Newport Pembrokeshire, Lower St Mary's Street, Newport, Wales, SA42 0TS
Pumpkin Picking
There are many farms across Wales offering pumpkin picking this spooky season and it is something the whole family is sure to enjoy.
There are Gower Fresh Christmas Trees at Poundffald Farm which open for pumpkin picking on Sunday, October 10, and are running their yearly Gower Halloween event during half-term, from Saturday, October 24.
Picking Patch has a variety of pumpkin picking sites across Wales which will be opening from Saturday, October 9.
And Forage Farmshop, near Cowbridge is putting on events, too.
You can read more about pumpkin picking here.
Seasonal cinema showings
If live-action events are not your thing then a spooky Halloween film at epic locations may be.
Known for fun films such as Hocus Pocus and a raft of horror films the Halloween film genre does not disappoint and this year you can watch them somewhere more scenic.
St Donat's Castle in Llantwit Major, Pembrey Country Park and Street Food Cinema in Cardiff all have movie offering. You can read more about them here.
Fear Fforest at Zip World
If you don't already have a fear of rides and fast ziplines you are sure to be scared at their Halloween event Fear Fforest.
Taking place at the Zip World Fforest site in north Wales you will get the chance to ride the Cursed Coaster, try the The Nets, whizz through the air on Screamride and drop 100ft on Nightfall.
There will be spooky lighting and effects and clowns around every corner in this event that will be running from Friday, October 22 to Sunday, October 31.
Ticket prices range from £30-£35.
Where: Zip World Fforest, A470, Betws-y-Coed, LL24 0HX, UK
Cosmeston Medieval Village Halloween Festival
The Medieval Village at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park in Penarth will be transformed into a Halloween Village this year.
You will meet the Butcher, the Baker and the Coffin Maker, as you follow a spooky trail through the village that includes special effects, a traditional fairground, spooky installations and more.
The event is suitable for all ages and tickets are £12 per a person, with a pound booking fee and under three's going free.
This event will run from Saturday October 23 until Sunday October 31.
Where: Cosmeston Medieval Village, Lavernock Road, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 5UY
Gin & Bake Dine In The Dark
Gin & Bake the bakery and bar in Mermaid Quay, Cardiff, is holding a Dine In The Dark event on Saturday, October 30.
You can enjoy three courses while there is a DJ set and live entertainment while the event is running.
Where: Gin & Bake, Unit 2, Mermaid Quay, Cardiff CF10 5BZ
Halloween Horror Market
In just under two weeks, Hell on Earth Events will be hosting their first ever Halloween Horror Market at Fuel Nightclub in Cardiff.
You can browse and buy spooky themed goodies such as plants, home decor, charms, crystals, tarot cards, art, candles and more!
The event is on Saturday, October 23 and runs from 12pm to 5pm.
Where: Fuel Rock Club, 5 Womanby Street, Cardiff CF10 1BR
Folly Farm Spooktacular
Running throughout half term from Saturday, October 23 to Sunday, October 31 is the Folly Farm Spooktacular.
There will be a Scarecrow Trail, card hunts and even the animals will be getting into the spooky spirit with themed snacks.
Children can dress up to attend this event and there will also be singing pumpkins.
Where: Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo, Begelly, Kilgetty SA68 0XA
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