Institute of Physics public seminar by Professor Dan Tovey on the LZ experiment's evidence for dark matter in South Dakota.
Live jazz-fusion gig by Newcastle band Knats at Yellow Arch Studios, over-16s only.
Self-guided audio walking tour of 15 Sheffield landmarks, downloaded to your phone and explored at your own pace.
Free screening of George A. Romero's horror classic 'Night of the Living Dead' (1968) at The Void, for ages 18 and over.
The Wonky Labrador's second year of pumpkin carving, with spooky tunes, ghoulish treats and witchy vibes.
Beginner-friendly workshop on traditional and contemporary Japanese painting techniques, with sumi ink, gold leaf and rice paper, led by Floating Art.
Outdoor Halloween movie night screening of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' at The Steamworks, with food and drink.
Club night at Corporation nightclub with chart-toppers, pop cheese, and rock classics across three rooms.
Free hands-on craft session for children to make their own witch or wizard wand at Cutlery Works.
Seed Talks lecture by Dr Sam Le Butt on the history of folk horror, from ancient folklore to modern films like The Wicker Man, with a Q&A.
Award-winning storyteller Jason Buck brings H.P. Lovecraft's classic gothic horror tale to life as a cold-case investigation.
Louis O'Hara and His Burley Chassis play Sidney and Matilda, with Serafima & The Shakedowns and Gem Stark.
Half-day guided foraging walk for beginners and intermediates, identifying common UK wild plants, with wild-food samples.
Monthly multi-generational circle for women and girls aged 11 and over to connect, share and grow together.
Monthly multi-genre jam night on the last Monday of every month at Mary St Live, with a full backline for musicians of all levels.
TROPILOCO Halloween night 'Dead Island' with three rooms of high-energy hits at the Foundry in Sheffield.
Cocktail masterclass for two at MOJO Bar in Sheffield, sold as a gift voucher and booked within 12 months of purchase.
Beginners 90-minute in-store crocheting workshop to make a granny square, available at Hobbycraft stores across the UK.
Autumn floral design workshop where expert florists guide participants in creating their own floral pumpkin centrepiece, with all materials provided.
Farrar's Fun Fair returns to the Utilita Arena Sheffield car park for October half term, with thrill rides and family rides.
Over-18s midnight release party themed as a Fae Ball for the sixth book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series, with music, crafts, a quiz and a best-dressed prize.
Immersive escape room for four players set in Coco Delite's chocolate factory, celebrating the brand's 100th anniversary.
All-day horror film screenings by the member-led Freak Film Club, a monthly LGBTQ+ film club run by Gut Level.
Professional storyteller Jason Buck brings dark and comic ghost and magic tales from Iceland, described as 'storytelling for grownups'.
Two-day annual summit of the APRIL AI Hub on AI for precision medicine and healthcare, with keynotes, research showcases, panels and an awards session.
Interactive outdoor escape game for two in which players solve puzzles using their surroundings on Devonshire Green, themed 'Murder on the Don'.
Family dance show by the Felicity White School of Dance, with dancers aged 3 to 18 mixing ballet, tap, modern and musical theatre across the colours of the rainbow.
Beginner-friendly workshop to learn traditional Japanese painting techniques such as Ukiyo-e and Rinpa, sold as a gift voucher.
Live-action zombie survival adventure in which participants, armed with a single weapon, face a zombie outbreak for about three hours.
Non-traditional life drawing session with different models each week, short poses and artist tips, with all drawing materials provided.
Business networking session for professionals, entrepreneurs and startup founders at Dukes in the Park.
The West End musical based on the hit film Burlesque, with music by Christina Aguilera, Sia and Diane Warren, comes to The Lyceum.
Free half-term tabletop gaming session for school-aged children and young people receiving Targeted Free School Meals, with a healthy lunch provided.
An eerie theatrical experience inspired by the traditional spook shows of the 1920s, followed by a screening of the 1959 horror film 'House on Haunted Hill' and a Cabinet of Curiosities.
Annual general meeting and showcase of Sheffield Young Carers, with a review of its activities, the 'Family Project Greatest Hits' and interactive sessions.
Over-18s Halloween special gig by TYDAL at The Hallamshire Hotel, with £2–£6 entry.
Free entry live music night at the Hallamshire Hotel with S.T.A.T.I.C, Ruckus and Imaginary Friends.
Live gig by the Amsterdam indie noir five-piece The Klittens, with support from Thee Mightees, to mark the release of their debut album 'Have A Heart'.
Two-hour bag painting workshop with professional artists, using metallic paints on provided tote bags.
Free drop-in morning for mums and friends to chill and chat over coffee, with a play area for the kids and live music from Foundry and CJ'S.
Halloween-themed cheese cake cooking activity at Sheffield Plate in Sheffield city centre.
Halloween special night with two floors of music at Hazy Club, the popular electronic and underground music venue in Sheffield City Centre.
18+ K-pop Halloween club night with a haunted house theme and DJ Emkay, the UK's number-one K-pop DJ.
Two-hour autumnal and Halloween-themed paint-and-sip craft and art workshop for over-18s, with all materials provided.
Stornoway plays Crookes Social Club on Mulehouse Road with its BEYONDER tour.
Horror night with three short films by DIY Filmmakers Sheffield, a talk on horror filmmaking and a screening of The Evil Dead.
Free forum run by REN to help voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations learn about and take part in health research.
Game show-themed activity bar where a host leads guests through high-tech mini-games inspired by classic game shows, with a prize ceremony.
Free screening of the climate crisis film 'The People's Emergency Briefing' followed by an open discussion, with all the city's MPs and councillors invited.
Free interactive workshop led by Dr Heather Ellis on school meals, child poverty and the cost of living, with hands-on children's activities, part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2026.
Informal cheese tasting evening with eight themed cheeses, including some 'extreme' ones, and a short presentation on cheesemaking.
Welsh singer-songwriter John Adams plays The Greystones on Greystones Road, on his UK tour.
Networking morning for entrepreneurs and founders with coffee and croissants, run by KAIZ3N at Merchants House.
A free Halloween-themed guided walk through the Sheffield Botanical Gardens to find poisonous and magical plants, led by Friends of the Botanical Gardens Sheffield.
Structured slow-lane swimming session for confident swimmers, run by Everyone Active, at Thorncliffe Health & Leisure Centre.
Escape game experience in a sleek, industrial-inspired room, with pizza and cocktails available for an extra charge.
Community session to reintroduce people of all ages and abilities to netball, part of England Netball's Back to Netball programme.
Halloween cinema screening of the cult film 'The Lost Boys' at The Steamworks, with stone-baked pizzas, cocktails and mulled wine, for over-15s.
Bi-monthly networking evening with a presentation by Andrew Betts of Danieli UK, followed by dinner and conversation on the future of steel in South Yorkshire.
Beginners crocheting workshop at Hobbycraft in Sheffield to make a granny square, valid for two people.
Escape room experience for two themed 'Jewel of India' at Escape Hunt in Sheffield.
Spooky Halloween craft and trail activities for children at Sheffield Manor Lodge during the October half term.
Free Halloween-themed crafting session with spooky projects for children, with spaces limited and a spot to reserve in advance.
Free drop-in family session to make your own repeating print with stickers and paint and add it to the gallery's collaborative print.
Clairvoyance demonstration by medium Steve Holbrook, described as a mix of emotion, humour and personal connection.
Free workshop for startup founders on how to prove investability to angel investors, led by Chris Dalrymple.
Free Halloween night for students at Stein Haus with spooky dress-up themes, frightening tunes, ghoulish cocktails and cheap drink deals.
Bingo Lingo, the UK's most renowned bingo night, brings its Halloween special to the Sheffield Students' Union Concourse.
Chocolate tasting evening with Bullion founder Max Scotford to mark National Chocolate Day at Cutlers' Hall.
Spoken word and cabaret night hosted by Verbal Gerbil in Sheffield's drag and cabaret scene.
Social session of Irish traditional music on tin whistle, low whistle and wooden flute, open to beginners, led by Dr Michael Walsh.
Sheffield power pop band Orchidelia play Yellow Arch Studios in Neepsend with support from The Fourth Act.
Free, gentle wellbeing walk led by the reservoir rangers around Redmires Reservoir to relax and enjoy nature.
Sonic poetry and live sound mixes from S*Glass, Ian Francis Keye and Marc Matter at Shakespeare's.
Children's pumpkin painting session to get into the Halloween spirit at Cambridge Street Collective in Sheffield city centre.
Free launch night of the grassroots band competition Battle for the Grand, with bands registering on the night for the Grand Final in July 2027.
Free student night with Popworld anthems, WKDs and £1 shots at Popworld Sheffield, with an 18+ age restriction.
Free public panel discussion with academics and pensions experts from the Pensions Policy Institute and the Money and Pensions Service on the UK pensions crisis, part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2026.
Gentle re-introduction to netball for beginners, run by England Netball coaches on Tuesdays.
A zombie-themed club night at Corporation featuring spooky cocktails, zombie fancy dress, and music across three floors, part of the Hallamnation series.
Stand-up comedy show Bath Mat by Phil Ellis, star of Taskmaster, on his first national tour.
Two-hour Halloween-themed craft workshop for children mixing craft, painting and Halloween games at Bradbury Makers' Shed.
Live folk and punk show by Gaz Brookfield, singer-songwriter behind the album 'Waiting For Wisdom', at The Greystones.
Triple bill of Buffet Lunch, Lou Terry and Nap Hotel promoted by DC Presents at Delicious Clam.
Free, interactive poetry workshop led by poet Debjani Chatterjee for teenagers aged 12-16 at St Mary's Church in Highfield.
Free interactive workshop led by Professor Helen Kennedy introducing the ESRC Digital Good Builder for building responsible digital technologies.
In-person book club where each attendee brings a book that means something to them and shares what it has meant to them, run by an NCPS Accredited Psychotherapist.
Live concert by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Emma Stevens at The Greystones on Greystones Road.
