Half Term in Chesterfield

Our guide to Half Term in Chesterfield

From the tricks and treats of Halloween, bonfire and firework displays, live entertainment, and great events across Chesterfield there is plenty to keep all the family entertained this October half term.

Visit Chesterfield Market

Chesterfield Young Persons’ Market

As well as picking up your pumpkins ready to carve, from Chesterfield’s historic market you can support Chesterfield’s next generation of market stall holders by visiting the Chesterfield Young Persons’ Market on Sunday 30th October – it’s the last one of the year!

Chesterfield Artisan Market

The Chesterfield Artisan Market takes place on Sunday 30th October and attracts the very finest artisan traders where you can sample many artisan foodie delights and purchase quirky, bespoke, original craft items and enjoy the sumptuous delights of the authentic street food court.

Chesterfield 1940s Market

Chesterfield 1940s Market will return on Thursday 27th October. It is the perfect opportunity to soak up the camaraderie and atmosphere of war-time and post-war Britain, see stall-holders in period dress and enjoy authentic live entertainment in the centre of town. Enjoy the music from the Kalamazoo dance band and see displays of a replica Spitfire and vintage vehicles including cars, military vehicles, and a classic fire engine.

Spooktacular Family Fun

Ministry of Science

Join the super talented presenters on Sunday 30th October as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science has shaped the modern world we live in, with a few loud bangs along the way!

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Halloween at Barrow Hill Roundhouse

Visit Barrow Hill Roundhouse on Sunday 30th October in your spooky costumes, ready to be terrified to the bone! Activities include meeting the mummified train, spooky story telling and a fancy dress competition.

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