With half term approaching, now's the perfect time to start planning ways to keep your children entertained. To help, we've put together a few ideas to make sure there's something fun for everyone!
The Bookery, on Crediton High Street, is planning an exciting crafting session on Wednesday 30th October! Stop by anytime between 10am and 4pm for fun, free craft activities for children aged 5 and up, while you explore their wonderful book selection. Create pumpkin bunting or an adorable fluffy spider or bat!
Join artist Emmylou Shine at the White Room Creative Space for a fun and informal Halloween themed fine art workshop for children aged 5-13. In the session, students will create a spooky scene featuring bats, a cat, a haunted house, and a wolf using chalk pastels and black acrylic paint. Taking place Tuesday 29th October, 10-12pm, £15.00 (includes all materials, equipment, a snack, and drink). To book, visit Aurora Shine Online
Get your costumes ready for a spooktacular time at the Baobab Cafe! Join them for free treats and plenty of Halloween fun on Saturday 26th October, from 5-8pm. Located on the square in Crediton, the Baobab Cafe is the perfect spot to kick off your half-term Halloween festivities!
Join the Paint Pots Pumpkin Trail from Monday 21st October to Monday 4th November. Explore Crediton's High Street to find beautifully painted mini pumpkins hidden in shop windows. Trail sheets are available for £1 at Paint Pots of Devon in the Creedy Centre on the High Street, with all proceeds supporting Friends of Hayward's School. Plus, you could win a £20 pottery painting voucher just for participating!
Halloween Party Alert! Paint Pots are also hosting a Halloween Party on Wednesday 30th October from 4:30-6:30pm! For just £15 per child, enjoy pottery painting, party games, squash, and a delicious buffet. Fancy dress is optional but definitely encouraged! Book your spot now by calling 07854 716032 or messaging Paint Pots on Facebook. Please note, all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Head to Crediton Library on Tuesday 29th October for Boxes of Delight and Scrolls of Wonder - two exciting events. At 2:30pm, take part in a creative workshop to make a mini Crankie, turning a small box into a moving picture scroll inspired by animal journeys. This intergenerational activity blends storytelling and art for just £2 per child/adult.
At 6:00pm, enjoy a magical performance by Sara Hurley and Wendy Dacre, featuring interactive Crankie and Kamishibai stories, songs, and the fascinating history behind these unique storytelling forms. Tickets are also £2 per person. To book either session, contact Crediton Library at 01363 772578 or email crediton.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk
Ready to grab your guitar and rock out? Wild Roots School of Music is teaming up with the White Room Creative Space to offer an exciting Rock Band Workshop on Thursday 31st October. Join the morning session from 10:30 to 12:30pm, the afternoon session from 1pm to 3pm, or both! It's £20 per session or £35 for the full day, with a full band performance at the end of each. To reserve your spot, email samgreenmusic.hq@gmail.com
Pumpkins galore! Don’t miss out on our ultimate guide to the best local pumpkin patches - your one-stop shop for the perfect autumn décor, tons of fun, and insta-worthy photo ops along the way! Grab your crew and get ready for an epic autumn adventure.
Get outside and blow the cobwebs away! Why not stomp through the leaves and set off on an adventure. There’s nothing like a crisp autumn day to wrap up warm and explore the beauty of our countryside. With 20 amazing local walks to choose from on our website, your next adventure is just a click away!
If you're looking for holiday camps to help with childcare, don’t forget there are some great choices that your kids will love! Creddy Club is holding their sessions, packed with games and activities for 6-11 year olds, on Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th October from 10am to 3pm at the Rugby Club. You can contact them at creddyclub@yahoo.com And Primary Sports and Education Ltd are also running their usual fun and engaging Holiday Camp at Landscore Primary School in Crediton from 28th to 31st October. To book, reach out to nathank@primary-sports.co.uk