Not For Kids!

Autumn fun just for adults!


Autumn fun isn’t all about kids. Whether you’re a child at heart or just looking to enjoy the season with friends and family, we’ve put together a list of activities to entertain you over the coming weeks so you can still have fun during the golden season. From adult Halloween events and parties to autumn wreath making and foodie delights, there’s something for all tastes and not for kids!


Halloween Events that are not for kids

CineShow presents Grimsby Central Asylum, an immersive cinema experience, Grimsby Central Hall, Friday 27 October. This is definitely not for kids!

Halloween Costume Party at Laceby Manor, Friday 27 October

Propaganda Club Night Halloween Special, Docks Academy, Saturday 28 October

The Ultimate Halloween Show Horror Movie Madness, Venue in the Village, Great Coates, Saturday 28 October. Exclusively for those aged 12+ at 7pm. There is a family friendly version at 1.30pm.

Halloween Party with Gallus Cooper and Cult Fiction, Yardbirds Rock, Saturday 28 October. Not for kids!

Stuart Michael – The Psychic Medium, Grimsby Auditorium, Saturday 28 October

Evil Quiz at the Old Lloyd Arms, Grimsby, Sunday 29 October, 4pm

Halloween Party at the Old Lloyd Arms, Grimsby, Tuesday 31 October, 7pm

Grimsby’s Gruesome Past – a guided walk with Emma Lingard, Tuesday 31 October

Classic Halloween films, Parkway Cinema Cleethorpes, Friday the 13th – Tuesday 31 October

The Bradley Inn Ghost Talks & Ghost Hunt – Paranormal night with real paranormal investigators, Saturday 11 November 7pm


More music and performances

Absolute Bowie, Yardbirds Rock, Saturday 21 October

Macbeth, Caxton Theatre, Saturday 21 to 28 October

Charity Dinner with Guy Martin, Docks Academy, Thursday 9 November

Think Floyd, Grimsby Auditorium, Friday 10 November


Food and drink events

Vittles Grimsby is hosting various foodie events including a Cheese & Wine Tasting, Friday 13 October, Pizza Specials and Old School Puddings, Friday 20 and Saturday 21 October and Halloween Celebration and Quiz Night, Saturday 28 November.

Healing Manor Hotel‘s Autumn Tasting Menu Overnight Experience is an eight course, seasonal Tasting Menu for two people in the Pig & Whistle Restaurant with a FREE overnight stay at Healing Manor Hotel. Available Friday and Saturday evenings.

Gallagher’s Cafe and Cakery in Cleethorpes is doing a wonderful autumn afternoon tea. Available now.

Riverhead Coffee located in Grimsby town centre and St Peter’s Avenue Cleethorpes have got their classic pumpkin spice latte, pumpkin loaf (which is vegan and gluten free) and hot spiced sweet potato soup on their menu options.

Stallingborough Grange Hotel have an autumn themed afternoon tea available as well as their Candlelight Couple meal offer.


Arts and Creativity

‘Creative Watercolours, Autumn Blooms’, Autumn Floral Watercolour Workshops with Linda Ingham at Stem & Co, Sea View Street Cleethorpes, Monday 9 October, 3.30pm-5.30pm. Stem & Co have a number of other workshops too but book early!

Holton Le Clay Camera Club Photography Exhibition, The Albert Room, Cleethorpes Library, Saturday 21 – 28 October

Halloween OE Makers Market, Grimsby Minster, Saturday 14 October, 10-4

Autumn wreath workshop with Julip Freelance Floristry, Friday 6 October and Friday 13 October at Welholme Works

Autumn wreath workshop with Seaholly Floral Design, Thursday 12 October at Nasturtium Bistro

Autumn wreath workshop with Seaholly Floral Design, Sunday 22 October at Healing Manor Hotel

Adult pot painting sessions at Pot Luck Ceramic Studio at Meridian Craft Units during October.

Halloween Read Out by The Globe Writers, Tuesday 24 October at The Globe, Cleethorpes

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