How to celebrate Halloween in Nottingham
Posted 1 day ago
Tue 27 Oct, 2026 12:10 AM
Halloween is quickly approaching, so you might be wondering what's going on in Nottingham that you and your friends can take part in!
Luckily, Nottingham is filled with events and places to explore, especially in spooky season. Here's a list of all the Halloween fun you can experience this year.
Pop Culture Club - Halloween Mash Up 🎨
ResX Pop Culture Club run events every Wednesday and offers a fun and chilled experience. On 28th October, they're holding a Halloween special, including Halloween- and monster-themed board games, spooky patches, tote decorating and clay art! Please note: This event is open to ResX-supported accommodation.
Spooky Bonfire Desserts Food Truck 🚚
Join ResX for an evening filled with delicious sweet treats inspired by Halloween and Bonfire Night at Southwell Hall from 6:30pm. Food is served on a first come, first served basis - so don't be a ghost and join us to bond over some spookily tasty desserts! 👻
Rope Ghost Making 👻
Feeling a little crafty this season? ResX are hosting a macrame rope ghosts workshop in your hall this Thursday, so you can take a boo-tiful handmade Halloween decoration back to your flat to set the mood.
Potion Making 🧪✨
Get ready to cast a spell in our potion making class on the 29th October where you will have the chance to create magical potions perfect for your bedside table or to wear around your neck - bring out your inner witch!
Pumpkin Carving 🎃
Join us on the 29th October for a classic evening of pumpkin carving, a crafty Halloween tradition perfect for unwinding, unleashing your creativity and creating a spooky decoration to have in your flat. What design do you have in mind?
The Museum of Curiosities 🧐
Explore a whole new world of wonder that's wonderfully weird! A four-floor adventure packed with strange and unusual things that have been collected over decades. There is no booking required to visit the museum or time limit to explore, just pay £9 upon entry and feel free to roam about all day!
All in all, there's plenty for you to do on campus, and there's lots to do in the city too. Check out some different Halloween events you and your friends can attend around Nottingham:
