Devon is coming alive with spooky goings-on this October as venues, pubs, footpaths and even a library take on a ghostly vibe to celebrate Halloween 2026.

Across the region, there’s so much for adults, kids and families to do from “banishing ghosts” to a bottomless brunch in one spooky venue.

In collaboration with Devon Escape, Halloween at the Museum is taking place in Newton Abbot Museum this month. There’s a mystery to be solved plus haunted objects and ghosts to discover at the venue.

This day out is “perfect for families, puzzle-lovers, and ghost-hunters ages 8 and up”, the venue’s website explains.

They added: “Your job is to explore the museum, follow the clues, and work out which object is causing all the mischief. Can you and your team solve the mystery, banish the ghost, and bring peace back to the museum before it causes even more chaos?”

Spooky snacks will be provided on your visit and families are encouraged to dress up in Halloween attire if they wish, but you don’t have to.

It’s open on Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31 – and booking is essential, you can find out more here:

On Hound Tor, on Saturday, October 24 , Dartmoor Preservation Association have organised a ‘Partner Walk: The Witches' Triangle’, but it’s selling out fast.

Between 10am – 2pm participants will set out on a “approximately seven-mile guided route following lanes and footpaths through local folklore sites”.

The walk will go by Jay's Grave, Granny Mann's altar on Easdon Tor, Bowerman's Nose, and Manaton Church, more info here

Over at The Bear in Newton Abbot on Saturday, October 31, a Halloween bottomless brunch awaits.

Two hours of unlimited cocktails accompany the meal and there’s a live DJ. The venue will be “fully dressed up for Halloween and fancy dress “very strongly encouraged”, the organiser shared online.

The venue added: “Limited tables available. Our themed brunch parties can fill up quickly, so don't leave it until the last minute!” You can book here

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Halloween is right around the corner. (Image sourced via UnSplash - Beth Teutschmann)

Dawlish pub, The Smugglers Inn, is putting on a Halloween Fireworks Night on Saturday, October 31.

Posing online, they said: “Join us at The Smugglers Inn for a fantastic night for the whole family, gates open from 4pm. Live music from Harbour from 6pm, with sets before and after the fireworks.

“Fancy dress encouraged, with prizes for the best children’s and adults’ costumes, spectacular 12+ minute firework display, food available and bars open all evening and inflatables for the kids.

“Plus a shuttle bus will run from Dawlish Railway Station from 5 pm for £1 per person, each way. Please note that the main car park will close from 3pm.”

It should be a brilliant Halloween night at The Smugglers Inn, you can find out more here

In Bovey Tracey a spooky yet arty event is taking place: Halloween Glass Pumpkin Workshops at House of Marbles.

People can “skip the messy pumpkin guts” and join the House of Marbles for a “one-of-a-kind experience: crafting your own glass pumpkin”.

Beginners or experts with glass crafting are welcome

In Kingskerswell there’s a Jack the Ripper: Theatre show on (this actually starts in November, but still scary and seasonal). It’s put on by the South Devon Players, first showing is on Saturday, November, but it runs until January 2027 at Kingskerswell Village Hall.

It’s described as a “steampunk drama” exploring some of the theories and mysteries around the Victorian serial killer known as Jack the Ripper. Tickets can be purchased here

There’s also Dawlish Library’s Annual Halloween Quiz, people are invited to this family friendly event to get you in the spooky spirit. It takes place at 2pm on Wednesday, October 28 at the library and booking is advised via the Dawlish Town Council website