The Autumn school term leading up to Christmas can get very busy for families, with pumpkin picking, Halloween events, Bonfire Night, and Christmas. Here you will find all the family event guides to help your plan you days out for the coming months.
All Peak District Kids guides are kept regularly up-to-date, so do check back later if an event/attraction hasn’t yet announced their dates.
Matlock Bath Illuminations 2025 runs every Saturday and Sunday from September 6th to October 26th, plus Friday 24th October.
Discover the best pumpkin picking spots in and around the Peak District. From Litton Lanterns to Pumpkin Corner, here’s where to go this autumn.
Peak District October half term events guide
From the fireworks and bonfire at Chatsworth and the stunning displays of Matlock Bath Illuminations, to pumpkin picking and Halloween trails, there is a lot going on in an around the Peak District October half term and we’ve rounded up all the events right here for you.
Bonfire Night and Fireworks events
Grab your wellies, woolly hat and gloves, and glow sticks, and remember, remember the 5th of November! Here are the details of Bonfire Night and Firework events in and around the Peak District this year.
Peak District Christmas Events guide 2025
Details of all Christmas events taking place in and around the Peak District from Christmas markets and trails, to festive shows and experiences.
Details and dates of all the Christmas markets taking place in and around the Peak District National Park. Grab your diaries and make some space, as the Christmas market season begins early November!
Where to meet Santa in the Peak District
If you specifically want to book at time slot to check in with the Big FC this Christmas then this is the guide for you. We have compiled all the places in the Peak District to meet Santa in 2024.
Wondering what’s on in the Peak District during that awkward time between Christmas and New Year? You may have no idea what day it actually is and still feel stuffed from Christmas, but this guide is all you need to get the family out and about in the National Park over the Twixmas period.
A note for event organisers
If there is a local, family event taking place that is not included, please email us. It is free for all local events to be included in the guides. However, only those events that are within the Peak District National Park, or very close (such as Matlock, Ashbourne or Buxton), can be included (this does not include Chesterfield, Leek, Manchester or Sheffield). Also, this is only for events, not regular classes.