October Half Term Fun at Cornerstone

Posted on 15 Oct 2025

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This October half term, we’re making Cornerstone your one-stop shop for family fun. You can spend the whole day here without worrying about the weather, enjoy exciting shows, get creative with free drop-in art and LEGO activities, and join in themed events throughout the week. 

Grown-ups can grab a coffee and relax in the Café while the kids play, create and explore. With so much happening under one roof, Cornerstone is the perfect place to make half-term memories together!

Spot’s Birthday Party – Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 October

Join Spot and his friends for a paw-some birthday celebration in this fun, interactive family show. Little ones will love helping Spot hunt for his presents, sing along to songs, and join in the birthday fun.

Art, Games and LEGO – Free Drop-In all October Half Term

Our Study space will be open for creative fun all week long. From 25 October to 1 November, join us daily between 10am and 4.30pm for free drop-in art, games and LEGO activities. It’s the perfect place to relax, play, and get creative.

Spot's Tea Party and Halloween Treats in our Café all October Half Term

Before or after the show, pop into our Café for Spot’s Tea Party. Enjoy party food, tasty treats, and a fun family atmosphere across the weekend.

Then from Tuesday 28 October to Saturday 1 November, the Café gets a Halloween makeover with spooky treats and themed goodies to keep everyone fuelled for a day of half-term adventure.

Beauty and the Beast Panto Fun Day – Wednesday 30 October from 11am

We’re getting into the pantomime spirit early with a Beauty and the Beast themed family day. Meet members of the cast, enjoy story time with Belle, sing along, and share some festive fun with Dame Dolly Doughnut.

Not Too Scary Storytelling – Thursday 31 October at 11am

Celebrate Halloween at Cornerstone with our Not Too Scary Storytelling session, perfect for little ones who love a gentle fright. Free drop-in in our Study at 11am.

Nick Sharratt’s Picture Book Drawalong – Friday 1 November

Finish half term with a creative treat as the brilliant illustrator Nick Sharratt brings his Picture Book Drawalong to Cornerstone. Join in as Nick shows you how to draw some of his most loved characters, pencils at the ready.

Free drop-in art activities will also be running in our Study before and after the show!

From Spot’s birthday cake to Belle’s story time and Nick Sharratt’s doodles, there’s something exciting happening every day this half term at Cornerstone.

Bring the whole family and make some magical memories this October.