And with Halloween comes thoughts of fancy dress, trick or treating and pumpkin picking.
If wrapping up warm and heading to a pick-your-own pumpkin patch to find the biggest, juiciest pumpkin to carve is part of your family’s autumn tradition, Northamptonshire is a great place to be as there are plenty of options.
Farms across the county will soon be opening up their pumpkin patches and, for some, tickets are already available, with the first patch opening on the last weekend of September!
Below are 11 places in Northamptonshire where you can pick your own pumpkin or enjoy other Halloween fun this year.
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9. Halloween at Delapre
There is something for everyone at Northampton's Delapre Abbey this Halloween. From creepy afternoon teas, to a spooky cinema all the family will be entertained. More information and tickets can be found on the Delapre website. Photo: Delapre
10. Family silent disco at The Picturedrome
The venue will host a Halloween silent disco for all the family on Sunday October 26. Music will include party, throw backs and chart. The event takes place from 1pm until 3pm and is priced at £8 for an advance ticket. Visit the Picturedrome website for more information and tickets. Photo: The Picturedrome
11. Boughton House
The historic home will host a pumpkin patch and other Halloween events across the October half term. There will be a spooky maze, pumpkin bowling, graveyard mini golf and more. Tickets are priced at £8 pre child (including free entry for two accompanying adults) or £10 per child on the day. Pumpkins are priced separately. Time slots are from 11am to 1pm or 1pm to 3pm. Search Boughton House to find out more and buy tickets. Photo: Submitted
12. Halloween at Billing Aquadrome
Every Saturday from October 5 to November 1 the zombie apocalypse will take over Billing Aquadrome. There will also be crafts, pumpkin carving, discos, parades and parties throughout spooky season. Visit the Billing Aquadrome website for the full schedule. Photo: Meadow Bay Villages