Pumpkin hunt at ’t Geertje
Zoeterwoude · confirmed · available-not-checked
Find animal pictures hidden in pumpkins around a working farm.
- Dates
- 10-21, 10-22, 10-23, 10-24, 10-25, 10-26, 10-27, 10-28, 10-29, 10-30, 10-31 2026
- Admission
- €5 family base. €5 per hunt for up to four children; no additional adult activity ticket stated.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Advertised; live inventory not checked. No reservation made.
Venue advises bus 400 from Zoetermeer to Stompwijk/Leidschendam, then approximately 30 minutes walking. This is not a doorstep-OV outing; cycling may be more practical.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Paint or carve a Halloween pumpkin
Zoeterwoude · partial · available-not-checked
Choose and decorate a pumpkin in the goat barn.
- Dates
- 10-21, 10-24, 10-25, 10-28, 10-31, 11-01 2026
- Admission
- From €22.5 family base. From €7.50 per participant; from €22.50 for three children decorating, assuming accompanying adults do not make their own.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Walk-in activity; no reservation required in the indexed event listing.
Venue advises bus 400 from Zoetermeer to Stompwijk/Leidschendam, then approximately 30 minutes walking. This is not a doorstep-OV outing; cycling may be more practical.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Halloween photo with a friendly witch
Zoeterwoude · confirmed · available-not-checked
A dress-up photo studio with costume pieces and a print to take home.
- Dates
- 10-24, 10-25 2026
- Admission
- €3.5 per shared print. €3.50 per printed photo; one shared print costs €3.50, three separate prints €10.50.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Explicitly walk-in; reservation unnecessary.
Venue advises bus 400 from Zoetermeer to Stompwijk/Leidschendam, then approximately 30 minutes walking. This is not a doorstep-OV outing; cycling may be more practical.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
FunZone Delft Halloween evening
Delft · confirmed · available-not-checked
Día de los Muertos-themed hunts, costume competition and a disco.
- Dates
- 10-30 2026
- Admission
- €43.5 family base. Children €14.50; accompanying adults free. Three children + two adults = €43.50, before any unlisted booking fee.
- Age guidance
- Published ages 1+
- Availability
- Booking link active; exact remaining stock not checked. Advance booking includes a goodiebag.
Plan from your own Zoetermeer departure point; times and fares not live-checked. NS rail passes do not establish free local bus/tram travel.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
FunZone Barendrecht Halloween evening
Barendrecht · confirmed · available-not-checked
Crafts, temporary tattoos, dancing with Okke and an optional haunted house.
- Dates
- 10-30 2026
- Admission
- €34.5 family base. €11.50 per child; accompanying adults free: €34.50 family.
- Age guidance
- Published ages 1+
- Availability
- Advertised; live inventory not checked. No reservation made.
Plan from your own Zoetermeer departure point; times and fares not live-checked. NS rail passes do not establish free local bus/tram travel.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Halloween Kids at the Grote Markt
Den Haag · confirmed · available-not-checked
Pumpkin carving and a costume gala in a daytime children’s celebration.
- Dates
- 10-31 2026
- Admission
- Free admission. Entry free. Costume-wearing children offered a free pancake; pumpkin/material charges are not separately stated.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Free event; page offers optional table reservations rather than an event ticket.
Central Den Haag. Rail or RandstadRail plus walk/tram; verify same-day route.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
The mystery of the rattling windows
Den Haag · confirmed · available-not-checked
Find twenty letters in shop windows, solve a Dutch puzzle and collect a reward.
- Dates
- 10-31 2026
- Admission
- Family total not confirmed. No participation charge stated; reward includes a gift and ice-cream voucher. Confirm if budgeting strictly €0.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Collect or download the worksheet from Oct 27; no booking mentioned.
Plan from your own Zoetermeer departure point; times and fares not live-checked. NS rail passes do not establish free local bus/tram travel.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Shaun the Sheep: Halloween adventure
Den Haag · confirmed · available-not-checked
A dialogue-free Halloween story with Shaun, pumpkins and a mysterious beast.
- Dates
- 10-21, 10-22, 10-23, 10-24, 10-25 2026
- Admission
- €46 family base. Standard published tariffs imply €46 weekdays (€11×2 +€8×3) or €49 weekends (€12.50×2 +€8×3). Festival-specific checkout price not verified.
- Age guidance
- Published ages 5+
- Availability
- Performance links advertised for each day; actual seats not checked.
Plan from your own Zoetermeer departure point; times and fares not live-checked. NS rail passes do not establish free local bus/tram travel.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Brick or Treat
Den Haag / Scheveningen · confirmed · available-not-checked
Halloween LEGO builds, glow-in-the-dark creativity and The Great Monster Chase 4 D film.
- Dates
- 10-21, 10-22, 10-23, 10-24, 10-25, 10-26, 10-27, 10-28, 10-29, 10-30, 10-31, 11-01 2026
- Admission
- From €105 family base. From €21 each; family of 5 from €105. Date/time-dependent actual price and capacity require booking-calendar check.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Online booking advertised; no specific slot inventory checked.
Rail/RandstadRail to Den Haag then local transport to Scheveningen. Official route page has an apparently stale tram-work notice (MondayOct 14); use live HTM/9292 instead.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Duistere Dagen at Drievliet
Den Haag · confirmed · available-not-checked
A Halloween-decorated family park with character shows and optional extra spooky activities.
- Dates
- 10-21, 10-22, 10-23, 10-24, 10-25, 10-31, 11-01 2026
- Admission
- From €122.5 family base. Admission from €24.50 each (€122.50 family); flexible/regular €33.50 each (€167.50). Optional Trick-or-Treat mission €5.95 per person, including accompanying adults: €29.75 for five, making admission + mission from €152.25. Pumpkin-carving/face-paint combo price not verified. No parking needed.
- Age guidance
- Age 5+ is advisory for the optional mission, not a minimum park age. Ride-height restrictions still apply.
- Availability
- Regular admission advertised. Extra Trick-or-Treat tickets sold on arrival, limited capacity; first come, first served.
Official route: tram 15 from Den Haag CS/HS to Laan van ’s-Gravenmade. Verify current timetable.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Pijnacker-Zuid neighborhood Trick or Treat
Pijnacker · confirmed · local-community-eligibility-unconfirmed
A self-led neighborhood route using the organizer’s participating-house map.
- Dates
- 10-31 2026
- Admission
- Free admission. Free.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- No child registration needed.
Plan from your own Zoetermeer departure point; times and fares not live-checked. NS rail passes do not establish free local bus/tram travel.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Tanthof-Oost Halloween route
Delft · confirmed · available-not-checked
Neighborhood houses and scare zones replace the former organized woodland scare walk.
- Dates
- 10-31 2026
- Admission
- €5 family base. €5 per group route map; free with Delftpas.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Buy route map Oct 31 17:30–19:00 outside Jumbo Dasstraat.
Plan from your own Zoetermeer departure point; times and fares not live-checked. NS rail passes do not establish free local bus/tram travel.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Spooky Trail Hunt Trick or Treat
Zoetermeer · confirmed · six-plus-guidance
Costume hunt and treat in the town centre.
- Dates
- 10-23, 10-28 2026
- Admission
- Free admission. Free, registration required.
- Age guidance
- Published target age band 6–11; source does not explicitly establish a hard under-6 admission prohibition.
- Availability
- Official registration links exist. FAQ mentions waitlist if sold out; this is not proof current dates are sold out.
Plan from your own Zoetermeer departure point; times and fares not live-checked. NS rail passes do not establish free local bus/tram travel.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
De Vervloekte Lantaarn
Zoetermeer · confirmed · six-plus-guidance
A magical haunted-house story inside Daily Plaza.
- Dates
- 10-24, 10-25, 10-31, 10-28, 10-30 2026
- Admission
- Family total not confirmed. Entry free with a Stadshart receipt showing at least €10 spending. How many people one receipt covers is not stated.
- Age guidance
- Published 6+ family guidance; no explicit hard admission rule for accompanied children under six was located.
- Availability
- Advertised; live inventory not checked. No reservation made.
Plan from your own Zoetermeer departure point; times and fares not live-checked. NS rail passes do not establish free local bus/tram travel.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Griezelfeest at Het Buitenbeest
Zoetermeer · confirmed · six-plus-guidance
An evening of spooky games, trail and haunted house.
- Dates
- 10-23, 10-24 2026
- Admission
- Family total not confirmed. €3 per entry ticket; €15 for 5 if all admitted. Eligible ZoetermeerPas children free.
- Age guidance
- Organizer describes the event for ages 6–12 and parents/carers; no explicit exception or hard refusal rule for children under six was found.
- Availability
- Register at the farm. Oct 23 deadline Oct 22 14:30; Oct 24 deadline Oct 24 15:30. Full=full.
Plan from your own Zoetermeer departure point; times and fares not live-checked. NS rail passes do not establish free local bus/tram travel.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Halloween face painting at Daily Plaza
Zoetermeer · confirmed · available-not-checked
A local alternative for children without a Trick-or-Treat entry card.
- Dates
- 10-23, 10-28 2026
- Admission
- Family total not confirmed. Price not stated.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- FAQ suggests face painting as an alternative when no hunt card is available; booking not specified.
Plan from your own Zoetermeer departure point; times and fares not live-checked. NS rail passes do not establish free local bus/tram travel.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Halloween fair at SilverDome
Zoetermeer · confirmed · available-not-checked
Halloween-themed rides and stalls; daytime family sessions are the better fit.
- Dates
- 10-21, 10-22, 10-23, 10-24, 10-25 2026
- Admission
- Family total not confirmed. Pay per ride; total depends on rides. Local report announces Oct 22€2/ride; that is not unlimited admission.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Advertised; live inventory not checked. No reservation made.
Plan from your own Zoetermeer departure point; times and fares not live-checked. NS rail passes do not establish free local bus/tram travel.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Woonhart spooky afternoon
Zoetermeer · partial · available-not-checked
Costume-character hunt, face painting and colouring a treat cup.
- Dates
- 10-24 2026
- Admission
- Free admission. Free according to current local reporting.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Advertised; live inventory not checked. No reservation made.
Plan from your own Zoetermeer departure point; times and fares not live-checked. NS rail passes do not establish free local bus/tram travel.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Storytime at Woonhart
Zoetermeer · partial · available-not-checked
A reading session in the Thrillerfestival programme.
- Dates
- 10-21 2026
- Admission
- Family total not confirmed. Price not published.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Advertised; live inventory not checked. No reservation made.
Plan from your own Zoetermeer departure point; times and fares not live-checked. NS rail passes do not establish free local bus/tram travel.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Paul van Loon and Andere Snuiters
Zoetermeer · partial · six-plus-guidance
Stories and songs with the children’s horror author, followed by signing.
- Dates
- 10-28 2026
- Admission
- Family total not confirmed. €15 advertised, implying €75 for 5 if all visitors are admitted; booking fees unverified.
- Age guidance
- 6+ is reported as recommended age, not a verified strict admission cutoff.
- Availability
- Advertised; live inventory not checked. No reservation made.
Plan from your own Zoetermeer departure point; times and fares not live-checked. NS rail passes do not establish free local bus/tram travel.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Delft MaMa Halloween party — sold out
Delft · confirmed · sold-out
A deliberately non-scary party for younger children with crafts and games.
- Dates
- 10-31 2026
- Admission
- Family total not confirmed. Organizer ticket range €4.20–€11.20; exact adult/child combination not verified. Sold out.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- SOLD OUT in organizer Eventbrite page and structured data checkedOct 20.
Plan from your own Zoetermeer departure point; times and fares not live-checked. NS rail passes do not establish free local bus/tram travel.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Halloween at Kinderboerderij Tanthof
Delft · unconfirmed · available-not-checked
A neighborhood newspaper announces a decorated farm/playground Halloween afternoon.
- Dates
- 10-25 2026
- Admission
- Family total not confirmed. Price not confirmed.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Advertised; live inventory not checked. No reservation made.
Plan from your own Zoetermeer departure point; times and fares not live-checked. NS rail passes do not establish free local bus/tram travel.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
English Halloween Kids Tour
Den Haag · partial · available-not-checked
A ghost-story walk designed as the children’s edition of a city history tour.
- Dates
- 10-31 2026
- Admission
- Family total not confirmed. Official organizer says free/tip-based. Tip budget discretionary. Other automated listings show paid tariffs; organizer page takes priority pending booking check.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Registration requested to guarantee a place; no actual inventory checked.
Plan from your own Zoetermeer departure point; times and fares not live-checked. NS rail passes do not establish free local bus/tram travel.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Halloween Kids Kermis XXL
Den Haag · partial · available-not-checked
Small Halloween fair in the Leyweg shopping area.
- Dates
- 10-28, 10-29, 10-30, 10-31, 11-01 2026
- Admission
- Family total not confirmed. Per-ride prices not published; no reliable family total.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Advertised; live inventory not checked. No reservation made.
Plan from your own Zoetermeer departure point; times and fares not live-checked. NS rail passes do not establish free local bus/tram travel.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Plaswijckpark daytime Halloween
Rotterdam · confirmed · available-not-checked
Broom crafts, witch house/dragon egg and animal-area scavenger hunt amid Halloween decoration.
- Dates
- 21 Oct, 22 Oct, 23 Oct, 24 Oct, 25 Oct 2026. 10:00–18:00; Oct 21–22 park closes 16:30. Extra activities 11:00–16:00, stopping 15:30 on Oct 21–22.
- Admission
- €88.75 family base. calculation: 5 × €17.75; all children are over age 2; mandatory fees: No extra fee published on pages read; booking flow not priced through checkout. Food/travel extra.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Ordinary admission sold online and at the gate; no date-specific live capacity verified.
Travel time from Zoetermeer not verified. Map is an address search; park has indoor play areas.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Plaswijckpark gentle Griezelavond
Rotterdam · confirmed · available-not-checked
Five themed haunted houses with pumpkin scare ratings, crafts and a dark-garden hunt.
- Dates
- 21 Oct 2026. 18:00–21:00
- Admission
- €60 family base. calculation: 5 × €12 October price; €10 September early-bird has expired; mandatory fees: No extra fee published; checkout fees not independently confirmed.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Online-only tickets; limited numbers. Public booking page accessible, but live remaining inventory was not exposed. Date changes are not allowed.
Travel time from Zoetermeer not verified. Daytime guests must leave by 16:30 and re-enter at 18:00.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
De Vloek van de Maas at Novotel Brainpark
Rotterdam · confirmed · available-not-checked
Indoor puzzles, trick-or-treat, crafts, face paint, and a film with free popcorn.
- Dates
- 30 Oct, 31 Oct 2026. Activities 16:00–19:00; Monsters & Co film starts 19:00. Half-hour arrival slots from 16:00 through 18:30.
- Admission
- €6 family base. child 3 12: 2; accompanying adult: 0; calculation: 3 children × €2 + 2 free accompanying adults; payment: PIN only, paid on arrival; optional buffet family: 123.3; optional admission plus buffet: 129.3; buffet calculation: 2 × €36.66 adults + 3 × €16.66 children; drinks extra; mandatory fees: No separate booking fee stated. Hotel parking is paid; event parking rate unverified.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Registration required via official public form. Both dates/arrival choices appeared, without a sold-out notice; this does not confirm five spaces. Dinner must be prebooked.
Travel time from Zoetermeer not verified. Indoor venue; paid hotel parking, event parking tariff unknown.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Mini Monster Party at Sir Winston Fun & Games
Schiedam · confirmed · available-not-checked
Halloween-themed arcade afternoon, costumes/candy and a top-up bonus.
- Dates
- 28 Oct 2026. 13:00–17:00
- Admission
- Family total not confirmed. offer: Top up €25 and receive €25 extra play credit; budget example: 25; budget example label: Optional shared play budget, not a fixed-price family package or unlimited play; mandatory fees: New Playcard fee, if any, was not established; arcade game charges vary. Typical official FAQ price €0.80–€1.80 per game.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Ordinary walk-ins welcome; reservation needed only for party arrangements. No event admission cap or booked-out status published.
Venue is near Schiedam station and Pathé parking; total trip time/parking charge not verified. Other branches include Rijswijk and Ypenburg.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Halloween time-travel hunt in Schiedam Centrum
Schiedam · confirmed · available-not-checked
Stamp-card time-travel puzzle with characters Bep and Tilly and a small oliebol reward.
- Dates
- 29 Oct 2026. 16:00–20:00
- Admission
- Free admission. basis: Free according to current local report; organizer describes open street event.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- No advance booking mentioned. Participation/reward stocks may be finite.
Travel time from Zoetermeer not verified. Map link is an address/place search, not a verified event entrance pin.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Halloween speurtocht at Liesveld
Vlaardingen · confirmed · available-not-checked
Shopping-centre stamp-card hunt, simple spooky tasks, face paint and a sweet reward.
- Dates
- 31 Oct 2026. 12:00–16:00
- Admission
- Free admission. basis: Official page says free
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- No booking requirement published; card/reward stock limits not stated.
Travel time from Zoetermeer not verified. Map link is an address/place search, not a verified event entrance pin.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Light at the Farm
Gouda · confirmed · available-not-checked
An illuminated farm with music, mist and larger-than-life creatures. Seasonal alternative rather than a specifically branded Halloween scare event.
- Dates
- 21 Oct, 22 Oct, 23 Oct, 24 Oct 2026. 18:30–21:00; choose an arrival block, then stay until closing.
- Admission
- €24.75 family base. per person age 1 plus: 4.95; calculation: 5 × €4.95; mandatory fees: No additional mandatory fee published; checkout total not independently verified.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Online arrival-block booking. Public booking page accessible but live slot capacity was not exposed.
Park at Hugo de Vrieslaan or Bloemendaal shopping centre and allow a 5–10 minute walk. Total trip time from Zoetermeer not verified.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Halloween disco swimming at Groenhovenbad
Gouda · partial · available-not-checked
Music, spooky swimming and paddleboats; optional SUP activity has a swimming-diploma requirement.
- Dates
- 21 Oct 2026. 13:00–17:00
- Admission
- €25.65 family base. child 4 12: 4.55; adult regular swim: 6; calculation: 3 × €4.55 children + 2 × €6 regular adult swimming; caution: The event publishes child price, not an explicit adult event price. Family total assumes normal adult admission, so is not a confirmed checkout quote.
- Age guidance
- Published ages 4+
- Availability
- Public autumn-programme ticket link present; live inventory/walk-in policy not established.
Travel time from Zoetermeer not verified. Map link is an address/place search, not a verified event entrance pin.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Halloween at kinderboerderij De Beestenboel
Rozenburg, Rotterdam · confirmed · available-not-checked
Farm Halloween with cookie decorating and crafts.
- Dates
- 24 Oct 2026. 17:30–20:30
- Admission
- Family total not confirmed. activity card: 3; three child activity cards: 9; caution: €9 covers three activity strip cards only. Adult admission/any other charge not explicitly stated, so not a verified whole-family total.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- No reservation requirement stated on official event page; live capacity unknown.
Travel time from Zoetermeer not verified. Map link is an address/place search, not a verified event entrance pin.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Alexandrium Kidsclub Halloween
Rotterdam · confirmed · available-not-checked
Gentle ghost stories, small tasks, surprises and mascots Alex and Sander in the Kids Area.
- Dates
- 21 Oct 2026. 13:30–16:00
- Admission
- Free admission. basis: Official event freely accessible; current local coverage confirms free/no advance registration.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Drop in; no booking required.
Travel time from Zoetermeer not verified. Map link is an address/place search, not a verified event entrance pin.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Haastrecht Spookjestocht, early gentle route
Haastrecht, near Gouda · confirmed · available-not-checked
A short atmospheric woodland puzzle route, trick-or-treat map and a drink at the hot-chocolate tent.
- Dates
- 31 Oct 2026. 18:00–19:00, ticketed time slot; neighbourhood trick-or-treat can follow.
- Admission
- €19.5 family base. calculation: 3 × €6.50 child tickets; up to one accompanying adult per child included; source note: Price read visually from official ticket graphic linked on tickets page.; mandatory fees: No separate fee published; physical ticket sale.
- Age guidance
- Published ages 2+
- Availability
- Limited tickets, not sold online. Now by appointment at Michelle Hair and Beauty, Trompstraat 18; remaining tickets from Oct 26 at Over de Brug, cash only. Stock not verified; no contact made.
Exact forest entrance is not established. Trompstraat 18 is a ticket collection address, not the event start. Travel time not verified.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Kruidenbuurt early Halloween route
Rotterdam · partial · details-incomplete
Neighbourhood Halloween trail for young children.
- Dates
- 31 Oct 2026. Early route 18:00–19:30; avoid later 20:00–21:30 scarier route.
- Admission
- Free admission. basis: Official registration page describes free event.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Register by Oct 27; maximum 500 children. A cached page showed remaining places, but no live count was verified. Do not advertise a remaining-place number.
Travel time from Zoetermeer not verified. Map link is an address/place search, not a verified event entrance pin.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Wilgenrijk Halloween lantern walk and trick-or-treat
Maassluis · partial · details-incomplete
Lantern walk for younger children, houses marked by fright-level flyers, and a drop-in dance workshop.
- Dates
- 31 Oct 2026. 18:30–20:30; lantern walk starts 18:30; Thriller workshop 19:00–20:30.
- Admission
- Family total not confirmed. published price: No charge stated; cannot certify free without explicit pricing.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- No advance booking mentioned for lantern walk/workshop. Neighbourhood event; access for visitors from outside the area is not explicitly clarified.
Starts at the football cage on Parkwal; map search is approximate, not a verified entrance pin. Travel time not verified.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Emmaplein early Halloween trick-or-treat
Vlaardingen · partial · details-incomplete
Neighbourhood trick-or-treat around Emmaplein and adjacent streets.
- Dates
- 31 Oct 2026. Doors/check-in 18:45; younger/sensitive groups 19:00; older/braver groups 19:45. Event ends 20:30.
- Admission
- Family total not confirmed. published price: Ticket price not exposed in public listing read; free parking must not be mistaken for free admission.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Organizer Eventbrite listing exists; price, registration requirement and remaining tickets not verified.
Travel time from Zoetermeer not verified. Map link is an address/place search, not a verified event entrance pin.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Pumpkin carving at Oud Poelgeest
Oegstgeest · confirmed · available-not-checked
Outdoor pumpkin carving; pumpkin, materials, snack and drink included. Warm/old clothes; adult must remain because sharp tools are used.
- Dates
- 2026-10-21; 14:00–15:00; 16:00–17:00 sold out
- Admission
- €49.5 family base. 3 × €16.50 = €49.50, including €1 ticket fee per child. No adult fee stated.
- Age guidance
- Published ages 5+
- Availability
- Official Weeztix flow on Oct 20 offered 14:00 regular tickets and marked 16:00 sold out. Three simultaneous places were not verified. No reservation made.
No live public-transport journey checked. Use map link and a live planner for the chosen departure time.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Día de Muertos autumn activities
Leiden · confirmed · available-not-checked
Mexican Día de Muertos, a distinct cultural holiday, not Halloween. Make a tin skeleton; hear Benito en Perro; see the altar.
- Dates
- 2026-10-21, 2026-10-22, 2026-10-23, 2026-10-24, 2026-10-25; Museum 10:00–17:00; crafts 12:00–16:00, last entry 15:30; all-age story 12:30–12:45
- Admission
- €45 family base. Illustrative online total: 2 × €16 adults + 2 × €6.50 child tickets (ages 6–18) + 1 free child under six = €45; equivalent door total €52. Actual totals depend on ticket age bands. Listed activities included; Museumkaart entry free.
- Age guidance
- Published ages 4+
- Availability
- Walk-in crafts subject to space. Museum tickets sold online; live capacity not checked.
No live public-transport journey checked. Use map link and a live planner for the chosen departure time. Central Leiden venue; station-to-venue route not timed.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Spooky cupcake decorating
Leidschendam · confirmed · food-suitability-unverified
Decorate Halloween cupcakes at the garden.
- Dates
- 2026-10-23; 13:30–14:30
- Admission
- From €9 family base. 3 × €3 = €9; adults not separately priced.
- Age guidance
- Published ages 4+
- Availability
- Advance signup required through Tuinhuis; remaining places not published.
No live public-transport journey checked. Use map link and a live planner for the chosen departure time.
Official event information · Full sources and reviews in the interactive guide
Halloween at Stadstuin Rusthout and Scouting De Damherten
Leidschendam · confirmed · available-not-checked
Small-group garden route, marshmallows/sausages by the fire, decorate a pumpkin to keep, then a haunted scouting clubhouse.
- Dates
- 2026-10-31; Starts between 18:30 and 20:00; younger children advised 18:30
- Admission
- From €12 family base. 3 × €4 = €12. Accompanying adults not separately priced.
- Age guidance
- Published ages 4+
- Availability
- Limited capacity. Register and pay at Tuinhuis cashdesk; no live count. Tuinhuis open Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun 10:30–17:00 until Nov 1.
No live public-transport journey checked. Use map link and a live planner for the chosen departure time.
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Halloween in Voorschoten centre
Voorschoten · confirmed · available-not-checked
Pumpkin carving, games, face paint/glitter tattoos, lucky dip, soup/witch lemonade; costume parade.
- Dates
- 2026-10-31; 12:00–17:00; witches parade 16:15 from Kruispuntkerk
- Admission
- Free admission. Listed free; incidental purchases extra.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- No booking requirement published. Supplies/craft places not guaranteed.
No live public-transport journey checked. Use map link and a live planner for the chosen departure time.
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Huygenskwartier trick-or-treat
Voorburg · partial · available-not-checked
Costumed trick-or-treat at more than 20 shops in the historic shopping quarter.
- Dates
- 2026-10-31; 12:00–16:00
- Admission
- Family total not confirmed. No fee published in sources checked; do not label definitively free.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- No registration requirement published; candy while supplies last is possible, not confirmed.
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Halloween streetband
Leidschendam · partial · available-not-checked
Halloween-costumed band roams the historic centre. A short add-on rather than a full planned outing.
- Dates
- 2026-10-31; 12:00–16:00
- Admission
- Family total not confirmed. No admission price published; public shopping-area performance.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- No booking indicated.
No live public-transport journey checked. Use map link and a live planner for the chosen departure time.
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LEGO Store Halloween hunt and Ghost Street build
Leidschendam · partial · six-plus-guidance
Find hidden Halloween items for a surprise. On Oct 28/29 eligible children can build and take home Ghost Street.
- Dates
- 2026-10-24, 2026-10-25, 2026-10-26, 2026-10-27, 2026-10-28, 2026-10-29, 2026-10-30, 2026-10-31; Hunt Oct 24–31 during store hours; build Oct 28 and 29 15:00–17:00
- Admission
- Free admission. Free; one build per participant, limited stock.
- Age guidance
- Published 6+ build guidance, not a verified hard admission cutoff; hunt is separately suitable for all ages.
- Availability
- First come/while stock lasts. No reservation reported; stock not checked. Store normally Mon 11–20, Tue–Sat 10–20, Sun 12–18.
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Ons Tolhuis neighbourhood trick-or-treat
Leidschendam · confirmed · local-community-eligibility-unconfirmed
Route through Oude Bleijk, De Horre, De Schans and Ambachtsstraat low-rise homes; witch drink and costume prizes afterwards.
- Dates
- 2026-10-31; 18:30 departure; return/prizes around 19:30
- Admission
- Free admission. Free.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- No booking instruction found. Community event, not confirmed as destination event for visitors.
No live public-transport journey checked. Use map link and a live planner for the chosen departure time.
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Halloween at Speeltuin De Kooi
Leiden · partial · available-not-checked
Face paint, spooky games/tattoos, neighbourhood trick-or-treat and marshmallow fires.
- Dates
- 2026-10-31; Gather 18:00; neighbourhood walk 19:00; end not verified
- Admission
- Family total not confirmed. €1 participation; unclear whether adults pay. Budget €3 if child-only or €5 if all five pay.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Advance signup via playground required; no availability count. Event photography/video announced; tell photographer if opting out.
No live public-transport journey checked. Use map link and a live planner for the chosen departure time.
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Meowloween at WonderCat
Leiden · confirmed · available-not-checked
Cat-themed art market, arts/crafts, seasonal refreshments, tarot and resident cat.
- Dates
- 2026-10-31; 12:00–19:00
- Admission
- Free admission. Free entry; purchases, refreshments and any separate craft charges not included/confirmed.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- No booking requirement published.
No live public-transport journey checked. Use map link and a live planner for the chosen departure time.
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SpookyZoo at KidsZoo
Noordwijkerhout · partial · available-not-checked
Indoor play with haunted house, treat and glitter tattoo.
- Dates
- 2026-10-31; 18:30–21:00
- Admission
- From €38.85 family base. Live official flow:3 children+2 adults €38.85. Mandatory gripsocks: own permitted; online 3 × €1.95 =>€44.70. Homepage counter price€2.95/pair =>€47.70 with 3 door pairs. Flow also says maximum 1 adult per 2 children, despite accepting 2 adults/3 children: do not promise two adults admitted without clarification.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Oct 31 slot selectable and flow accepted 3 children/2 adults on Oct 20. No customer details, booking or payment submitted; availability can change.
No live public-transport journey checked. Use map link and a live planner for the chosen departure time. Organizer says free parking with 100+ own spaces; bus stop Smederij approximately 250 metres away.
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Bo the woodland gnome Halloween walk
Noordwijk · partial · available-not-checked
Outdoor Halloween tasks with Bo de Boskabouter; child receives themed bag, activity materials and candy.
- Dates
- 2026-10-31; 15:00–20:00 event window
- Admission
- From €22.5 family base. 3 × €7.50 =€22.50; adult charge not stated; food/drinks separate.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Reservation policy/capacity not published in checked listing.
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Halloween weekend at Eeterij De Beleving
Noordwijk · partial · available-not-checked
Pumpkin carving, face painting, sweets decorating and costume prize at a family restaurant.
- Dates
- 2026-10-30, 2026-10-31; Oct 30 from 15:00; Oct 31 from 12:00; ends not published
- Admission
- Free admission. Tourism listing says free entry; official page does not detail charges for each activity. Meals/drinks extra; total spend cannot be calculated.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Official page requests reservation; full is full. Places not checked.
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Halloween disco swimming at Binnenzee
Noordwijk · confirmed · available-not-checked
Halloween-themed pool disco. Swimming ability and supervision are more important than costume age.
- Dates
- 2026-10-30; 19:00–21:00; optional dinner 18:00–19:00
- Admission
- €44 family base. €8.80 online or€9.80 door per person: five paying swimmers €44/€49. Optional meal package€15.50 pp not included.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Online ticket option present; live stock not checked. Dinner requires reservation.
No live public-transport journey checked. Use map link and a live planner for the chosen departure time.
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Halloween disco swimming at De Zijl
Leiden · partial · available-not-checked
Pool Halloween disco. Confirm additional flotation/supervision rules for a non-swimmer.
- Dates
- 2026-10-30; 18:30–21:00
- Admission
- €37.5 family base. €7.50 per person; five paying people €37.50.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Availability/booking fees not verified.
No live public-transport journey checked. Use map link and a live planner for the chosen departure time.
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Halloween AquaDisco at Het Wedde
Voorschoten · partial · available-not-checked
Halloween swim disco.
- Dates
- 2026-10-24; 19:00–21:00
- Admission
- Family total not confirmed. Children 3 × €7.50 presale throughOct 23=€22.50; door 3 × €8.50=€25.50. Adult access/charges unknown, so complete family total unknown.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Presale advertised; current venue event link returns 404. No availability verified.
No live public-transport journey checked. Use map link and a live planner for the chosen departure time.
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Halloween at Manege Liethorp
Leiderdorp · unconfirmed · date-unconfirmed
Halloween haunted walk and children’s disco at riding school.
- Dates
- 2026-10-24; From 18:00; end unpublished
- Admission
- Family total not confirmed. €5 pp; if all five charged €25. Adult charges not clearly distinguished.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Signup required. Detailed Kidsproof page saysSatOct 24, 2026; another listing surfacedOct 25. Organizer site unavailable, so date must be reconfirmed before planning.
No live public-transport journey checked. Use map link and a live planner for the chosen departure time.
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Voorschoten Scare Zone
Voorschoten · partial · age-caution
Decorated houses, candy, actors and effects in Bijdorp/Starrenburg.
- Dates
- 2026-10-31; Evening; exact route/times announced on Facebook, not retrieved
- Admission
- Free admission. Listed free.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- No booking indicated; exact 2026 route not verified.
No live public-transport journey checked. Use map link and a live planner for the chosen departure time.
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Halloween in Vlietwijk
Voorschoten · partial · available-not-checked
Neighbourhood Halloween route with advance wristband collection.
- Dates
- 2026-10-30; Start time supplied at wristband pickup; exact event hours unpublished
- Admission
- Family total not confirmed. Price not published.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Sign up in person Oct 28 12:30–15:00 or 19:00–20:00, orOct 30 15:00–16:00 at listed address; receive wristband/start time.
No live public-transport journey checked. Use map link and a live planner for the chosen departure time.
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Halloween Stevenshofpark
Leiden · partial · available-not-checked
Neighbourhood Halloween evening; municipality confirms 2026 permit but program not found.
- Dates
- 2026-10-31; Permit 19:00–23:00; actual participant schedule unverified
- Admission
- Family total not confirmed. Price unknown.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Registration/capacity unknown. Permit is not equivalent to participant details.
No live public-transport journey checked. Use map link and a live planner for the chosen departure time.
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Día de Muertos day at Wereldmuseum
Leiden · confirmed · six-plus-guidance
Día de Muertos stories, sugar-skull making and miniature altars. Distinct cultural holiday, not Halloween.
- Dates
- 2026-11-01; Museum/altar 10:00–17:00; all-age story 12:30–12:45; 6+theatre 14:00–14:45
- Admission
- €45 family base. Base family online€45/door€52. Sugar-skull workshop€2.50 each: two eligible older children adds€5 =>€50 online. Age 5 not eligible per workshop age.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Workshops subject to space/tickets; live availability not checked. Sugar-skull sessions 11:00, 12:15, 13:30, 14:45, each 45 min.
No live public-transport journey checked. Use map link and a live planner for the chosen departure time. Central Leiden venue; station-to-venue route not timed.
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Halloween Park Party: Movie Night
Sassenheim · partial · available-not-checked
Lantern parade and island games for younger children; movie-themed haunted route for braver children.
- Dates
- 2026-10-24; Gates 18:30; event 19:00–21:00; finale 20:45
- Admission
- Family total not confirmed. Ticket price not found.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Advance tickets only, in person at Garage Borst on Parklaan fromOct 3; fewer tickets than usual, availability unknown. Previously issued orange/purple tickets valid.
No live public-transport journey checked. Use map link and a live planner for the chosen departure time.
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Palace Kids Movie Night: Hotel Transylvania op zijn kop
Noordwijk · confirmed · six-plus-guidance
Dutch-language film with themed three-course dinner and welcome drink. Current organizer identifies the 2022 sequel, not the 2012 original still shown in tourism copy.
- Dates
- 2026-10-31; Doors 17:00; film 17:30; tourism listing ends 20:30
- Admission
- €163.5 family base. 2 × €49.50 adults + 3 × €21.50 children = €163.50. Includes three-course dinner and welcome drink; other drinks/parking/any unshown fees extra.
- Age guidance
- Published ages 6+
- Availability
- Reserve table in advance via organizer. No live remaining availability checked; no booking made. Free cancellation until 24 hours before; later charge not stated.
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Julianatoren: De Griezelschool
Apeldoorn · confirmed ·
Witch lessons, cheerful ghosts, Halloween shows and a spooky diploma at a park built for younger children.
- Dates
- 21–25, 30–31 October and 1 November. Closed 26–29 October. Nov 1 opening supported by event range; price not yet checked.
- Admission
- From €100 family base. Live calendar: €20 each on Oct 21/23/24/25/30; €23 on Oct 22 (€115 family); €27.50 Oct 31 (€137.50 family). Gate €29.95 each (€149.75). Trick-or-treat, Schrik Academie and pumpkin carving cost extra. Mandatory fees not verified at checkout. Parking omitted.
- Age guidance
- Published ages 2+
- Availability
- Oct 21–25/30/31 were priced and selectable in official live calendar at 12:10 UTC Oct 20. Does not guarantee five tickets remain. Subsequent calendar interaction timed out; no purchase/hold made.
Train via Utrecht/Amersfoort to Apeldoorn. Bus 102 serves the Julianatoren entrance; the NS guide explicitly documents boarding at Marktplein. Check the dated planner for the best station connection and return. No exact departure checked.
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Uitgelicht light walk
Arnhem · confirmed ·
An after-dark route through historic buildings, with projections and the story of physician Christine Bader.
- Dates
- Every evening 21–25 October; event ends Oct 25.
- Admission
- €25 family base. €5 each with valid Museumkaart. Without cards: adults €24.50, ages 4–12 €19 = €106 family. Event ticket required even with Museumkaart; no parking needed.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Event confirmed; live capacity not verified.
Train via Utrecht to Arnhem Centraal; bus 3 toward Burgers’ Zoo/Openluchtmuseum; 450 m walk from stop. Early 18:00 slot avoids a very late return. Return timetable not checked.
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DinoAdventures + Mini DinoAdventures
Amersfoort · confirmed ·
Rescue a dinosaur youngster on an outdoor forest adventure, then explore the zoo and climbing routes.
- Dates
- 21–25 October only in this window.
- Admission
- €115 family base. Official limited DINO promotion: €23 per person if still available. Event included with admission. Museumkaart does not cover zoo. No parking needed.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Event confirmed; live capacity not verified.
Train via Utrecht to Amersfoort Centraal; bus 70 takes about 5 min to park entrance (official). Exact trip not scheduled.
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Halloween XXL
Utrecht · partial ·
A shop-window clue hunt, characters and a fire show, with separate haunted-house attractions.
- Dates
- 28 Oct–1 Nov 12–17; main family event Fri 30 Oct 15–19:30.
- Admission
- Family total not confirmed. Transport and food extra unless stated.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Event confirmed; live capacity not verified.
Train from Zoetermeer toward Utrecht; use Utrecht Leidsche Rijn station and walk into centre. Exact connection depends on route. Excellent last-mile fit.
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The Science Camp Halloween Party
Amsterdam · confirmed ·
One hour of crafts, a scavenger hunt, costume parade, dancing, trick-or-treating and lemonade.
- Dates
- Saturday 31 October, one-hour slots during 12–17:30.
- Admission
- €30 for three children’s activities; adult cost not confirmed. Official booking page says €10 per ticket, 1 hour. Three child tickets would be €30; whether adults need paid tickets is not explicit, so family total not verified.
- Age guidance
- Published ages 4+
- Availability
- Event confirmed; live capacity not verified.
Train to Amsterdam then GVB tram/walk to Kinkerstraat 70 A. Budget a local transit fare; NS weekend pass does not cover GVB. Exact route not scheduled.
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Halloween: Nacht van de Doden
Amsterdam · confirmed ·
Community theatre, masks, music and food around Halloween and remembering loved ones.
- Dates
- 31 October; arrive from 16:00, book theatre start.
- Admission
- €55 family base. €10 admission plus €1 service charge per person. Family total €55 already includes all €5 in fees. Includes grounds and the chosen theatre route; food/drinks extra.
- Age guidance
- Published ages 5+
- Availability
- Event confirmed; live capacity not verified.
Train to Amsterdam then GVB/ferry/bus toward NoordOogst. Outer-Noord last mile is less easy than city centre; check specific evening return. Not a confirmed timetable.
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Kids Halloween Costume Ball
Amsterdam · partial ·
An all-ages family costume afternoon with trick-or-treating, face painting and dancing.
- Dates
- Saturday 31 October 15–18. Ignore a conflicting third-partyNov 1 listing.
- Admission
- Family total not confirmed. Transport and food extra unless stated.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Event confirmed; live capacity not verified.
Train to Amsterdam then tram/walk to Frederik Hendrikstraat. Return early evening. Exact GVB route not checked.
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Halloweenfeest Wachterliedplantsoen
Amsterdam · confirmed ·
Pumpkin decorating, face paint, spider-web crafts, games and a deliberately reassuring bug corner.
- Dates
- Sunday 25 October 12–15, current officialOctober 2026 post.
- Admission
- €15 for three children’s activities; adult cost not confirmed. €5 activity card per child: €15 for three. Adult admission is not explicitly stated, so a guaranteed family total is unavailable. Cards include the activities and lemonade/treat; buy at the KIEM till.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Event confirmed; live capacity not verified.
Train to Amsterdam Sloterdijk/central area then local tram/bus and walk to Wachterliedplantsoen. Exact trip not scheduled.
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Halloweenfeestje at De Brinkhorst
Amersfoort · confirmed ·
A funny-spooky puzzle trail and decorated farmyard with food stalls.
- Dates
- 31 October 2026, 17–19:30.
- Admission
- €6 family base. Farmyard free; puzzle trail €2 per child, adults free.€6 for three children. Food extra.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Event confirmed; live capacity not verified.
Train to Amersfoort then onward toward Vathorst/farm atWageningseberg 43. Check bus or walking last mile before committing; route not live-verified.
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Pumpkin-carving kids workshop
Vleuten · partial ·
A short pumpkin-carving activity with materials, a drink and a treat.
- Dates
- 21–23 October 10:30–11:00 or 14:30–15:00, current 2026 regional listing; store confirms offering.
- Admission
- €18 for three children’s activities; adult cost not confirmed. €6 per child: €18 for three activity places. Accompanying-adult admission is not explicitly stated. Materials, drink and treat included according to the regional event listing.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Event confirmed; live capacity not verified.
Train to Vleuten; final walk/bus to Mostperenlaan 6 needs checking. Travel disproportionately long for 30 min activity.
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Halloween-festijn pumpkin carving
Groessen · confirmed ·
Choose a pumpkin of any size and carve it in a decorated greenhouse; equipment and guidance supplied.
- Dates
- Sunday 25 October; official post dated 14 October 2026.
- Admission
- €30 family base. Entry free;€10 per pumpkin of choice.€30 if all 3 children make one;€10 if family shares one. No reservation.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Event confirmed; live capacity not verified.
Train viaArnhem toDuiven/Zevenaar region then substantial last mile toLijkweg 9 b; no practical Sunday bus verified. Treat as taxi/overnight add-on, not a recommended car-free standalone trip.
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Walibi Halloween Spooky Days
Biddinghuizen · partial ·
Daytime monster zones, a witch walk and a monster ball. Only one date remains in this window.
- Dates
- Wednesday 21 October ONLY. No Spooky Days on Fright Nights dates.
- Admission
- Family total not confirmed. Official family deal 4 tickets €109; a fifth child ticket is extra and not priced here. Do not present €109 as whole-family cost.
- Age guidance
- Published ages 6+
- Availability
- Event confirmed; live capacity not verified.
Train toHarderwijk thenWalibi shuttle/bus 247; check service forOct 21 and prebook if needed. Long weekday trip; NS Weekend Vrij may not cover outbound travel.
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Pompoendagen Asten at Museum Klok & Peel
Asten · confirmed · available-not-checked
Enchanted pumpkin gardens, atmospheric tunnels, storytelling and pumpkin carving, with the museum included.
- Dates
- 21–25 October, 11:00–16:30. Most scheduled activities run 12:00–16:00.
- Admission
- Free admission. €0 admission ONLY with five valid Museumkaarten. Three optional pumpkin carvings add €10.50 (€3.50 each). Without cards, published family admission is €35 for up to 2 adults + 4 children through 17. Candles €3 and soap €3.50 each; some activities cash-only. Excludes travel and food.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Official ticket shop says Museumkaart holders do not need a reservation. Workshops do not require advance signup. Not a capacity guarantee for a particular workshop.
Train toward Eindhoven or Helmond, then bus 320 to Asten Heesakkerweg; official museum directions say 7-minute walk via path beside garage Vink, Beatrixlaan and Rootweg. Estimate 2h45–3h20 each way from Zoetermeer station, connection-dependent.
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DippieBoe at DippieDoe, Best
Best · confirmed · available-not-checked
Friendly scarecrow shows, a treasure hunt, crafts and indoor/outdoor rides. Choose the daytime programme, not the scarier evening.
- Dates
- 21–25 October, 12:00–21:00. Friendly daytime until 18:00; Sunday 25 October only until 17:00.
- Admission
- €99.95 family base. 5 × €19.99 day tickets, ages 2+. Selected Oct 24 in the live calendar; Oct 21–25 selectable. Evening tickets €15.99 each (€79.95 for five) are not the recommended family programme. Optional crafts €1, pumpkin decorating €5, face paint €5, anti-scare wand €6 each. Additional checkout fees not verified; transport/food excluded.
- Age guidance
- Published ages 2+
- Availability
- Cloud browser: 21–25 October selectable; selected Saturday 24 displayed day ticket €19.99 and evening €15.99. Did not add tickets or check out. Official advises prebooking because capacity is limited.
Train toward Best, then prebooked Bravoflex to Best Aquabest at Ekkersweijer. Stop confirmed in official Bravo PDF. Correct service is Zuidoost-Brabant: Taxbus app, https://taxbus.optiapps.nl/ or 0800 0234 795, reserve at least 1 hour ahead. Verify allowable interchange station in booking tool and reserve both directions. Official fare €2 per adult if no linebus ±30 minutes, otherwise €5; two children through 11 free per adult. Thus family flex round trip €8–€20 for qualifying hub routes, not a ride quote. Legacy fallback bus145 Wilhelminabrug requires >30min walk. Estimated total 2h15–2h50 each way with suitable train/flex connection; 2h30–3h15 with long-walk fallback.
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Toverland Halloween Days, Sevenum
Sevenum · partial · availability-unresolved
A big Halloween day out with a pumpkin farm, child-friendly corn maze, hay-bale play and friendly witch shows.
- Dates
- 21–25 and 31 October; 1 November. Halloween Days 10:00–18:00.
- Admission
- €217.5 family base. Displayed quote for Oct 24 and Oct 31: 2 adults at €49.50 + 3 children in the 90–140 cm band at €39.50. Confirm actual measured heights; children in the adult-height band cost more. Ticket flow showed 10:00–23:00, with no cheaper Days-only option exposed. Other dates and final fees unverified. Availability unresolved; not a checkout total.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Dates selectable in cloud browser and price generated, but the accessibility label called the timeslot occupied while visible blue slot/Next button remained enabled. Treat actual admission availability as unresolved; do not label sold out or guaranteed available. No checkout or reservation made.
Train to Horst-Sevenum (typically via Utrecht/Eindhoven), then bus 79 or 679 to park, official stop opposite park. Estimate 2h50–3h30 each way from Zoetermeer station, depending on waits. Check return bus before buying.
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BillyBird Hemelrijk Herfstfestival, Volkel
Volkel · partial · available-not-checked
An autumn alternative rather than Halloween horror: illuminated rides, dragons, drummers and a musical fireworks finale.
- Dates
- 21–24 October. Park from 10:00; shows from 17:00; finale 20:00; goodbye until 20:30.
- Admission
- Family total not confirmed. Exact festival family price not verified. Regular gate admission €21 × 5 = €105 is only a baseline, not a confirmed event quote. Homepage online “from €9.95” does not establish an event total. Do not treat €49.75 as a festival quote.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Event confirmed, dated inventory and exact event price not verified.
Official park festival FAQ names nearby Molen stop (322) or Zeelandsedijk (91). Likely rail to Eindhoven or Den Bosch and bus via Uden; exact best connection/last bus not checked. Planning estimate 2h50–3h40 each way. A separate directory lists a Bravoflex stop at entrance, not independently verified.
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Pumpkin Party: Carve & Paint, Van der Valk Hotel Breda
Breda · partial · available-not-checked
A cheerful three-hour pumpkin carving or painting afternoon with materials and snacks.
- Dates
- Sunday 25 October, 14:00–17:00.
- Admission
- Family total not confirmed. €17.50 per adult-child duo including one pumpkin; extra pumpkin €9.50. Two duos (€35) cover four people. Adding a pumpkin does not establish admission for the fifth visitor, so €44.50 is NOT a verified whole-family total.
- Age guidance
- Published ages 4+
- Availability
- Ticket link exists, inventory not readable in web lookup. No contact details submitted.
Rail via Rotterdam to Breda then local bus toward Princenhage and walk; exact stop/journey not verified. Rough planning range 1h45–2h20 each way from Zoetermeer station.
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Halloweenmiddag at Buitenuit Bakel
Bakel · confirmed · available-not-checked
Witch stories, crafts and marshmallow roasting, with optional face painting, glitter tattoos and a spooky trail.
- Dates
- Wednesday 21 October, 12:00–17:00. Library stories 13:00–17:00.
- Admission
- Free admission. Co-organizing library explicitly lists free admission. Optional child activity cards €11.50 each, so €34.50 for three, include face painting, glitter tattoo and unlimited witch lemonade. Other activities/food may cost extra; no all-inclusive family checkout total verified.
- Age guidance
- No minimum age verified
- Availability
- Venue displays child-card reservation form; no live inventory count verified. Library includes a reservation link. No booking made.
Train to Helmond then local bus toward Bakel plus walk; exact stop/timetable not verified. Planning estimate 3h–3h40 each way. Poor match for car-free day trip with young children.
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