They include everything from a free story telling festival to Halloween themed fun and exploring a haunted abbey to a woodland miniature train ride. Meet a witch in her grotto, follow a pumpkin trail and go trick or treating at Priory meadow shopping centre
A free local attraction will offer the chance to learn more about pirates and smuggling in Hastings.
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5. October half term fun
Children can visit a Witch's Grotto at St Andrew's Mews, in Hastings town centre from October 21 - 29 from 10am.. Have a go on the trick or treat machine, enjoy Halloween balloons and a goody bag. You can even enjoy a theatrical zombie make-over. Recommended for ages five plus. Admission is £6.95. Photo: supplied

6. October half term fun
Hastings Museum and Art Galley has Lego Lab sessions on Friday 27 October at 10.30am to 12pm and 1.30pm to 3pm. Have fun building programmable Lego machines and creatures. £5 per kit; each kit can accommodate two children (each ticket represents one kit). Suitable for age 5 and over. The museum also has a free Halloween Trail to discover the spinetingling objects and stories on display, and a free Boo-Tiful Costumes event, running from 23 to 29 October. Come dressed in your most spooktacular costume this Halloween and haunt the halls of Hastings Museum. Suitable for all ages. Photo: supplied

7. October half term fun
The Hastings Storytelling Festival has a free Children's Day and Carnival Parade happening at the Stade Open Space, in Hastings Old Town, on Sunday October 22, from 12 noon - 4pm. there is story telling in a cosy yurt, puppet shows and theatrical performances to enjoy. The Parade starts at 3pm and children can take part in workshops to create a costume to take part in it. Picture by Sara Louise Bowry Photo: supplied

8. October half term fun
St Michael's Hospice, in St Leonards has a children's Pumpkin Trail through its gardens on Saturday October 21, from 10am - noon. Discover the name of the Witch's cat for a chance to win a ghostly prize. Children £3.50, adults £1.50. Refreshments included No booking required - just turn up on the day. Photo: supplied

