Halloween 2026 at North East Museums

Spooky Night at the Museum for families

Calling all monsters, witches, ghosts and ghouls, big and small. Our much-loved Halloween party is back and promises to be more spooktacular than ever! Dress in your best Halloween costume and join us for a frightfully fun evening packed with family-friendly thrills. You'll have two hours to dance beneath the iconic Turbinia, explore a haunted museum after dark, and enjoy a host of spooky activities for all ages.

Book now | Spooky Night at the Museum | Discovery Museum, Newcastle | Friday 30 October, 4-30-6.30pm (little ones) or 7.30-9.30pm (older children) | £8 per child, £6 per adult | Suitable for adults and children aged 4-12

The Phantom Flyer – spooky heritage train rides for families

Get ready for a spook-tacular experience aboard the Phantom Flyer Train. Don your best costume and join us for a frightfully fun train ride on Halloween, with entertainment from the theatre group, The Moss Troopers.

Book now | The Phantom Flyer | Stephenson Steam Railway, North Tyneside | Saturday 31 October, various departure times | Tickets from £7 | Suitable for adults and children aged 4-12