Halloween at the Museum

Watford Museum is holding two spooktacular Halloween-themed events this Saturday. Did you know that Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is 200 years old this year? To celebrate, the museum is holding a Frankenstein-inspired Halloween craft activity from 11am to 1pm. The second event is a Halloween walk taking place from 12pm, with another session at 2pm. A ‘mad scientist’ will lead visitors around the museum’s galleries, collecting the elements needed to create a monster in this family-friendly walk.

Watford Museum, 194 High Street, Watford, Saturday, October 27. Details: 01923 232297 watfordmuseum.org.uk

Halloween Screamings

Come along for an afternoon and evening screaming of three cult Halloween films. Food and wine will be available to enjoy whilst you watch the film. In preparation for a chilling evening blankets will be provided to snuggle into or indeed to hide behind. Films include Hocus Pocus at 3.30pm, A Nightmare on Elm Street at 5.45pm, and The Shining at 8pm.

Watford Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Sunday, October 28, from 3.30pm. Details: 01923 571102 watfordcolosseum.co.uk

Langleybury Halloween Party

New for the farm’s Halloween party this year will be a selection of fairground rides. Ticket prices include crafts, pumpkin carving, bonfire, disco and games.

Langleybury Children’s Farm, Langleybury Lane, Sarratt, Saturday, October 27, 12pm to 7pm. Details: 01923 270603 langleyburychildrensfarm.org.uk

Halloween Arts and Crafts

Metro Bank will be holding a ‘fang-tastic’ craft event across all 60 of its stores. To kick-off Halloween celebrations, the bank is inviting the whole community to take part in its family workshops. Children are invited to get creative and make their very own pumpkin decoration.

Metro Bank, 113 High Street, Watford, Sunday, October 28, 12pm to 4pm. Details: metrobankonline.co.uk

Pumpkin Festival

Willows Activity Farm is serving up plenty of tricks with all the treats this Halloween. Children of all ages can take their pick from the attraction’s plethora of over 20,000 pumpkins to take home, ready for their own Halloween celebrations. Those that want to continue the fun can visit the Carving Cavern, to create funny or scary pumpkin expressions. Wannabe witches and scary skeletons can enter the Halloween fancy dress competition for the chance to win fun prizes each day. The enchanting experiences continue with the Pumpkin Magic Show taking place in the Indoor Theatre, with SamTastic and Smiley Wiley making appearances throughout the festival.

Willows Activity Farm, Coursers Road, St Albans, Thursday, October 25, to Sunday, November 4. Details: 0870 129 9718 willowsactivityfarm.com

Old Town Halloween Party

Come and soak up the atmosphere as the Old Town hosts its annual spooky street party. The high street will be transformed with ghost train and scary fairground rides, fiendishly good food, street entertainment and frighteningly fun activities for all the family. The event finishes with a spectacular free firework display at 7.30pm in Gadebridge Park.

Old Town, Hemel Hempstead, Sunday, October 28, from 3.30pm. Details: 01442 228091 toth.dacorum.gov.uk

Hereditary (15)

When the matriarch of the Graham family passes away, cryptic and increasingly terrifying secrets about the family ancestry begin to unravel.

The Old Town Hall, High Street, Old Town, Hemel Hempstead, Sunday, October 28, 8pm. Details: 01442 228091 toth.dacorum.gov.uk

Gag House Comedy Superstars

The line-up for this fantastic night of comedy includes Lee Nelson, Rhys James, Jonny Awsum and Mark Dolan as MC.

Watford Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Saturday, October 27, 8pm. Details: 01923 571102 watfordcolosseum.co.uk

Half Term WWI Workshop

As part of Watford's 100 years remembrance, in this half-term workshop you can construct your own World War I style tanks. Booking is essential.

Watford Museum, 194 High Street, Watford, Saturday, October 27, 11am to 1pm. Details: 01923 232297 watfordmuseum.org.uk

Bushey Museum Silver Anniversary Open Day

Come along and enjoy a glass of wine to celebrate the museum’s 25 years of hard work, energy and enthusiasm.

Bushey Museum, Rudolph Road, Bushey, Sunday, October 28, 11am to 4pm. Details: 020 8950 4057 busheymuseum.org

Beyond the Barricade

The UK’s longest running musical theatre concert features past principal performers from Les Miserables together with a live band.

The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, Saturday, October 27, 7.30pm. Details: 01923859291 radlettcentre.co.uk

Funny Girl – The Musical

Following its record-breaking, sell-out run in London’s West End and national tour, the critically-acclaimed musical Funny Girl comes to a cinema near you. Funny Girl is semi-biographical, based on the life and career of Broadway star, film actress and comedienne Fanny Brice and her stormy relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein.

Watersmeet Theatre, High Street, Rickmansworth, Sunday, October 28, 2pm. Details: 01923 711063 watersmeet.co.uk

The Wind in the Willows

Join Mole and Ratty on their marvellous adventures, along with gruff old Badger and magnificent Mr Toad. A beautiful new adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s much loved classic by award-winning theatre company Box Tale Soup, this show features handmade puppets, props and costume, and a charming original score.

The Old Town Hall, High Street, Old Town, Hemel Hempstead, Saturday, October 27, 2.30pm. Details: 01442 228091 toth.dacorum.gov.uk

Bushey Railway History

A village trail tour exploring the history of the first inter-city railway.

Keyser Hall, Lower Paddock Road, Oxhey, Saturday, October 27, 11am to 1.30pm. Details: 020 8950 4057

An Evening with the QI Team

Join Chorleywood Bookshop, John Lloyd, James Harkin and Anne Miller for a fantastic night out with friends and family to celebrate their exciting new book, '2,024 QI Facts To Stop You In Your Tracks’. The evening includes supper with John, James and Anne hosting the quiz, and you will be leaving with a copy of this fantastic book.

The Junction, Christ Church, Chorleywood, Saturday, October 27, 7.30pm. Details: 01923 283566 chilternbookshops.co.uk

Stampfest

As the local club for those interested in stamps and postal history, the St Albans, Harpenden & District Philatelic Society is running Stampfest to cater for anyone thinking of taking up a new hobby, as well as existing collectors. The event will demonstrate different ways of collecting and show what belonging to a club has to offer. A number of stamp dealers will be present.

St Albans County Club, 28 Ridgmont Road, St Albans, Saturday, October 27, 10am to 4pm. Details: 01582 621421 p.mellor@btinternet.com