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October half-term at the Eden Project: Halloweden

Get ready to uncover the weird and wonderful magic of nature in a spellbinding Halloween adventure at the Eden Project from 24 October – 1 November 2026, for a mystical day out in Cornwall this October half-term. 

From curious little foragers to budding nature lovers, Halloweden is packed with adventures and family activities for all ages. Come along in costume and don't miss our special Halloween party on Saturday 31 October with spook-tacular sounds from Eden's in-house band The Scarecrows.

 

Families dressed up in Halloween costumes walking at the Eden Project

Every day

Follow the The Freaky Fungi Trail

Nature is full of surprises, if you know where to look...

Follow the The Freaky Fungi Trail through our enchanting gardens and step into the wonderful world of fungi. Along the way, uncover secrets of the hidden world beneath your feet and gather clues as you explore. Complete the trail and craft your own piece of seasonal magic.

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Every day: 10.30am–4.30pm

Enter The Glow Room

Discover the magic of fungi in The Glow Room, step into an immersive UV experience and become part of the humungous fungus by connecting to our mycelium network installation.

Performer playing accordion

Every day: 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

Cast a spell on the dancefloor

Eden's in-house Halloween band The Scarecrows will be performing live every day for you to dance, wiggle and spook! On Saturday 31 October, the fun goes up a notch as we'll be illuminating the Mediterranean Biome's Citrus Grove with some spook-tacular sounds, games and treats for visitors who come along in costume.

Girl dressed up as a witch in Eden's Med Biome

Saturday 31 October: 12–4pm

Join our Biome BOOgie

Get ready for a fang-tastic celebration on Halloween and head to our Mediterranean Biome for the Biome BOOgie! Dress to impress in your best Halloween costume, enjoy free face painting, get stuck into some ghoulish games, and dance the afternoon away to live music. It will be frightfully good fun for the whole family!

Children in Halloween costumes on Eden's ice rink

Every day

Take a spin on our glittering ice rink

Lace up your skates – Cornwall's most-loved ice rink will return, in time for your exciting Halloween adventure. Reimagined for 2026 with a shimmering new look inspired by the Northern Lights, the rink will transport skaters into a dazzling world of colour, light and winter magic.

Additional charge applies and all skaters require valid Eden admission.

Halloweden at the Eden Project quote

Halloweden is all about rediscovering the everyday magic of nature. Our gardens transform into something truly enchanting this time of year, and we want our visitors to feel part of that magic.
Kate Francis, Eden Project Live Producer
Family rolling wooden marble down marble run

Every day

Get the ball rolling

Have you tried our Giant Marble Runs yet? This permanent play experience features over 100 metres of interactive track spread across eight unique runs. Purchase your beautifully carved wooden marble when you arrive, and follow it as it twists, turns and tumbles on a journey through Eden’s sprawling gardens.

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Experience half-term for less with a Locals' Pass

Do you live in Cornwall or Devon? This October half-term, unlock a year of adventure with an Eden Project Locals’ Pass – save up to 35% and enjoy unlimited entry for 12 months!

Explore our Biomes and gardens as they change throughout the seasons, plus a enjoy whole year of free daily tours, art exhibitions, special events and unforgettable memory making. 

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Eden Project talemaker points up at something out of sight in the Rainforest Biome, with his tour group watching on

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Eden's Biomes light up in multicolours at night

Selected days: 20 Nov 2026 – 2 Jan 2027

Christmas at the Eden Project

Discover the magic of Christmas at the Eden Project. We put on a show like no one else. With astonishing lights, plus ice skating and Father Christmas encounters also on offer, make unforgettable memories with your loved ones.