You have a full week to find fun things to do and here is our list of what you could get up to across the North East.
1. Lights out in Sunderland
Head to Mackies Corner to see the giant inflated tentacles and then enjoy the Sunderland Lights Out event from Friday, October 25 until Sunday, November 3 with a Halloween parade, a creatures trail and a trick-or-treat trail. | JPIMedia Photo: Stu Norton
2. Glass art
From Monday, October 28 to Thursday, October 31 watch the glass blowing demonstrations at Sunderland's National Glass Centre as glass blowers create a glass pumpkin for Halloween. | JPIMedia Photo: Stu Norton
3. Arbuthnot & Pals’ Wizarding Adventure
Friday, November 1 will be the final day to see this half-term panto at The Customs House. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Submitted
4. Tweddle Children's Animal Farm
Get the kids back to nature with the chance to pet and feed a host of animals, including sheep and lambs, goats and kids, miniature donkeys, calves, hens and chicks, alpacas, llamas, ponies and pigs. It's based at Blackhall Colliery and open seven days a week, from 10am to 5pm. | JPIMedia Photo: Kevin Brady