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With Halloween falling on Saturday, there are plenty of spooky activities and family-friendly events to enjoy around Ashby over the coming days.

From pumpkin picking and farm animals to a Halloween party at the library and a karaoke evening, here's what's happening from Thursday, October 29, until Monday, November 2.

Halloween fun at Charnwood Forest Alpacas

Families looking for a half-term activity can head to Charnwood Forest Alpacas, just outside Ashby, where Halloween experiences and pumpkin picking continue until Sunday, November 1.

The farm's Spooky Four-in-One Experience includes a spooky alpaca walk, the chance to meet the piggies and baby alpacas, and unlimited access to the petting farm.

Tickets cost £16 for adults and children aged over nine, £12 for children aged two to nine, while under-twos go free. Each child under nine must be accompanied by a paying adult.

There is also a separate pumpkin-picking experience, which includes carving and access to the petting farm. Tickets cost £10 per family and include one pumpkin, with additional pumpkins available to buy.

Both activities offer an opportunity to spend time with the animals while enjoying some Halloween-themed fun.

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Scooby Dooby BOO Bash at Rebound Ashby

Children can enjoy an evening of Halloween entertainment at Rebound Ashby's Scooby Dooby BOO Bash on Friday, October 30.

Running from 5pm to 7pm, the event promises two hours of inflatable fun, Halloween face painting, a spooky craft room and character appearances.

There will also be a Monster Hunt adventure and a fancy-dress competition, with prizes to be won.

Tickets cost £14 per person, or £19 for an adult and child aged between two and four. Organisers say spaces are limited.

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Halloween party at Ashby Library

Ashby Library will host a free Halloween party on Saturday, October 31, giving families a chance to enjoy some spooky activities in the town centre.

The event takes place at the Tourist Information Centre inside Ashby Library, on North Street, from 11am until 1pm.

Activities include painting a ceramic pumpkin or suncatcher, Halloween face painting and balloon animals. Children who arrive in fancy dress can also receive spooky sweets, while adults can enter a prize draw to win a Halloween hamper.

There is no need to book, with visitors invited to turn up on the day.

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Family Halloween karaoke at The Donington Arms

The Donington Arms is also getting into the Halloween spirit with a family karaoke party on Saturday, October 31.

The event invites guests to dress up in their scariest costumes and take to the microphone for an evening of singing and Halloween entertainment.

There will be prizes for the best-dressed adult and child, while children can receive a free goody bag.

Food and drinks will also be available, making it an option for families wanting to celebrate Halloween together.

Find out more about the family Halloween karaoke party

Visit Ashby Museum's vintage Christmas exhibition

For something a little different, Ashby Museum is hosting A Christmas Past, an exhibition of antique and vintage Christmas decorations from Germany and the former Soviet Union.

The collection is displayed in the museum's Loudoun Gallery by Tatiana and Serhii, the owners of Aurora Café in Ashby.

The exhibition runs until the end of December, so visitors can take a look during the half-term break and in the run-up to Christmas.

Find out more about A Christmas Past

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Have a great weekend, from the team at Ashby Nub News!