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6 raring2go .co.uk Raring2go! WHATS ON OCTOBER 16 &23 October Boldtober Boldmere High Street Artisan Market stalls, street performances, arts and crafts 22 – 31 October. West Midland Safari Park – Spooky Spectacular Brimming with Halloween decorations and hundreds of pumpkins in the Pumpkin Patch. Meet the brand new pumpkin scarecrow character, ‘Patch’, and join his spooktastic activity trail. Full of Halloween fun for the whole family, it’s the perfect way to brighten up the spookiest of seasons! www.wmsp.co.uk 23 – 31 October. British Motor Museum – Spotlight on Science Object handling with Professor Pickle or Doctor Pumpkin (23-25 & 29-31 Oct) when they share the stories and the science behind the fascinating lights and mirrors in the Lucas Collection. Children will learn how they work, how they were made and what powered them. The Spotlight on Science Show (26-28 Oct) is a 30 minute live spectacular full of cool interactive demonstrations and light inspired science. The Museum Black Cat Trail (every day). Children can search around the Museum for the hidden black cats and, with a torch, discover the colour of each cat’s eyes! There is also a take home activity – ‘Make Your Own Optical Illusion’ where children can make their own Phenakistoscope, an early animation device www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk 23 - 31 October. Stratford Butter fl y Farm – Spooky Half Term Enjoy a spooky half term at Stratford Butter fl y Farm! There are plenty of creepie crawlies and pumpkins to keep the whole family entertained. Discover an assortment of spiders, predatory beetles and slithering snakes. Join the team in dressing up for Halloween, the spookier the costume the better! Also, feel the warmth this Christmas at Stratford Butter fl y Farm. Escape to the warmth of the tropics without leaving the UK. Open every day of the festive period except Christmas Day. www.butter fl yfarm.co.uk 23 – 31 October. Hatton Adventure World – Pumpkin Spooktacular It’s that time of year when things get a little bit spooky at Hatton, not to be missed! A spooktacular programme is planned for you this Halloween. Take a Bewitching Ride on the Trailer, with some fun surprises along the way. Pick your own Pumpkin from the Pumpkin patch, brave the Haunted House, be thoroughly entertained at the Magic & Mayhem Illusion show. Plus, so much more… you’ll be sure to have a fangtastic time. Free pumpkin per child. www.adventure. hattonworld.com 25 – 29 October Aspire Sports Active Camps Action packed childcare, Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School 15 % off with code R2GSUMMER21. To book aspire- sports.co.uk or call 0121 663 1979 25 – 29 October. Thinktank – Trick or Treat Show and Spooky Experiments Come and join their family show, where every choice the audience makes will lead to either a delightful treat or disgusting experiment! Expect some gross ghoulishness and monstrous explosions! (takes place twice a day). During your visit to Thinktank, see some spooky science and even have a go yourself! Meet spooky scientists as they demonstrate some haunting Hallowe’en science. See them cast a magic spell and make a ghost fl y! You’ll also be able to try out some eerie experiments: Can you make the monsters foam at the mouth? Can you defeat ghosts with the power of air? Can you make the bat fl y? The scientists will also have their terrifying taxidermy collection with them so that you can fi nd out more about some amazing animals. Suitable for all ages – and those feeling brave! (takes place twice a day). www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/thinktank