We’re probably not the only ones who have noticed that the weather is dreary af at the moment and there’s a bit of the dreaded lurgy going around, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had this October.
If you’re looking for things to do in October, there’s of course plenty of Halloween fun to be had. Thorpe Park are putting on their iconic Fright Nights once again and KISS are calling some of our fave artists for their latest Haunted House party.
But if the spooky season isn’t your thing, then fear not. The Hunsnet huns are putting on an iconic brunch with Lidl and the Lionesses are taking on Germany at Wembley. See, we told you October could be fun.
Thorpe Park Fright Nights
4 October to 3 November
Thorpe Park, Chertsey, Surrey
From £39pp
It wouldn't be October without a terrifyingly good evening at Thorpe Park would it? And, this year, Fright Nights is bigger and better than ever, with the UK’s tallest, fastest and most weightless coaster Hyperia: Pitch Black and a brand new Scare Maze for 2024. There's also all the usual coasters like Stealth and Colossus, Scare Zones, live shows and IT: The 4D Experience to look forward to.
Book tickets at thorpepark.com.
'Live Laugh Lidl' Drag Brunches
Saturday 20 October and Sunday 21 October
Colours, Hoxton, London (Saturday 20) and Impossible, Manchester (Sunday 20)
£6.49
What do you get what you combine a couple of drag queens, fabulous food and bucketloads of Lidl fizzy rosé? An absolutely iconic brunch, that's what. Lidl have teamed up with Hunsnet to throw drag brunches in London and Manchester and as if that wasn't enough, actress and singer Martine McCutcheon has just been announced as the host. She'll be joined by fellow EastEnders icon Cheryl Fergison in Manchester and the hilarious Charity Shop Sue in London - oh, and a ticket is less than seven quid. It's hun-belivable.
Tickets for London and Manchester are on sale now.
Hayu FanFest
Saturday 26 October
London
£4.99
If you’re a fan of shows like The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Below Deck and Southern Charm (and who doesn’t love a bit of the Real Housewives?), then you’re in luck as some of the stars of the shows are coming to London for a first of its kind fan experience. Reality TV enthusiasts will get to hear from the likes of Lisa Barlow, Sutton Stracke and Captain Sandy Yawn during exclusive live panels. They’ll also be able to get up close and personal with their fave on-screen celebs at meet-and-greets, before rounding the night off at an afterparty. It sounds iconic, tbh.
Tickets from fanfest.hayu.com.
VOXI Mobile presents KISS Haunted House Party
Wednesday 30 October
Here at Outernet, London
£35
The iconic VOXI Mobile presents KISS Haunted House Party is back and better than ever for its tenth anniversary. Not only will Sigala and Clementine Douglas be performing but you'll get to see JLS' Marvin Humes too. So why not celebrate Halloween this year by partying with KISS and a bunch of celebs?Tickets are on sale from £35.
PLAYXPERIENCE at Butlin's Bognor Regis
Open now
Bognor Regis
Give your inner child a big treat this October at the brand new PLAYXPERIENCE at Butlin's Bognor Regis. It's a whopping 50,000 square feet in size and features TechPutt, Escape Rooms, VR-cade, Glow Pong, Shuffleboard, Laser Tag, Batting Cage, Neo Games and Digi Darts. We don't even know what some of those are but they all sound amazing. What's more, it's open to day visitors, as well as people on a Butlin's break. A day pass to Butlin's Bognor Regis starts at £11. Bargain.
Find out more.
England v Germany at Wembley Stadium
Friday 25 October
Wembley, London
Tickets from £25
Although you’re going to have to wait until summer 2025 for the UEFA Women’s EUROs, you’ll be able to get your Lionesses fix this Autumn because England women will host Germany at Wembley Stadium on 25 October 2024. It’s sure to be a great game that will hopefully recapture some of the magic of the 2022 finals which saw England scrape a 2-1 win in the 110th minute. Kick off is at 7.30pm and you can book your tickets here.
Le Petit Chef
London
£109
If you fancy dinner with a difference, head down to Le Petit Chef, London, where you’ll be joined by some very special guests literally at your table. Using clever animation, a team of cartoon chefs prepare dinner while you watch before you’re served a real meal. Take note, you need to order the classic menu for the dishes to marry up but we still had lots of fun as a vegetarian – especially a very funny bit of animated antics with a pig (U rated, don’t worry). The venue is gorgeous too, it’s in the art deco fabulous Bloomsbury Ballroom, regular haunt of the London Cabaret Club, so expect some theatrical flourishes from your human waiters too.
A classic menu at Le Petit Chef London is £109. Book now.
Sober October
Go sober. Sober rebels rejoice, Clean Co (founder by Made in Chelsea's Spencer Matthews) have transitioned from 0.4% to 0.0% this month. We recommend the rum style spirit to warm your cockles this autumn. It's enough to make you go from Sober October to sober life...