Doncaster Mumbler Shares 2026 October Half Term Guide for Local Families

Doncaster Mumbler is helping local families make the most of the October half term holidays with its 2026 October Half Term Guide, bringing together a fantastic selection of events, activities and days out across Doncaster and the surrounding areas.

The free online guide has been designed to make planning the school holidays easier for parents and carers, with plenty of inspiration for autumn adventures, Halloween fun, holiday clubs, affordable activities and places where children can eat for free or £1.

Families can use the guide to find:

• Halloween events, spooky trails and pumpkin picking

• Family-friendly events and activities taking place throughout October half term

• School holiday clubs and camps

• Free and low-cost things to do

• Places where children can eat for free or £1

• Ideas for keeping children entertained at home

• ...and plenty more!

The guide also links to Doncaster Mumbler's regularly updated events calendar, helping families quickly find activities taking place on the dates they need them.

As well as helping families discover what's happening locally, the guide supports Doncaster businesses, attractions and community organisations by showcasing their events, activities and services to parents and carers looking for things to do during the school holidays.

Local businesses and community groups can still submit relevant family-friendly events for inclusion on the website by emailing details to louise@mumbler.co.uk.

Doncaster Mumbler is a trusted local parenting platform sharing family-friendly events, activities, days out, groups, services and useful information with families across the city. Its website, social media channels and newsletter are updated regularly with ideas and practical support for parents and carers.

With October half term fast approaching, the guide is continuing to grow as new events, offers and activities are announced, giving families plenty of opportunities to discover something new this autumn.

Families can explore the full guide at https://doncaster.mumbler.co.uk/school-holidays/