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Have a spooktacular half term in Frome this October

October 22, 2024
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Have a spooktacular half term in Frome this October

The first half-term of the school year is on the horizon and with it, many parents and carers are looking out for local activities and events to keep the whole family busy.  

This half term comes with a ‘not-too-spooky’ twist, as we welcome autumn and Halloween. 

Discover Frome, the one-stop shop for all things events and activities, has collected a fun-filled overview ready for families, with plenty of ideas to help keep children entertained and happy this half term. The guide features picking your own pumpkins, Halloween parties galore, a chance to take over the Town Hall and much more. 

Cllr Carla Collenette said, “Make sure to take a look at Discover Frome’s roundup of half-term activities this October, as there are many exciting activities for children to take part in. Whether your child fancies their hand at a musical theatre workshop, using their creative mind to create play from scrap materials, or want to get stuck into a fun forest school day, there are always plenty of options to keep minds occupied.” 

The roundup features not only a wide variety of activities with something sure to suit every child, but also includes free and low-cost events to ensure everyone has the chance to take part in something fun this half term. 

The Discover Frome spooktacular half-term guide can be found at https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/a-spooktacular-half-term-in-frome/ 

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