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- The Museum Service celebrates Dudley's art, heritage and culture and invites you to have fun, learn new skills, meet new people and experience events that will stay with you forever.
- Our programme includes: Kids in Museums 'Make and Take'- Family friendly activities
- Adults in Museums 'Let's do this' - Relaxed and informal sessions
- Glass fusing
- Arts and craft workshops
- Trails and seasonal events
- Book clubs
- Chat & Craft
- Fossil ID and Geological talks
- Guided tours and walks
- We host school trips and also offer an extensive Outreach programme of talks and activities
- Events are pre-bookable through Ticket Source. To find out more visit: Events at the Red House Glass Cone or Events at Dudley Museum at the Archives
- The artisan craft studios at the Cone have different types of craft workshops classes and events you can take part in. To find out more visit Made @ The Cone
- Dudley Museum at the Archives is open Thurs – Sat, 10am to 4pm and the Red House Glass Cone is open Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm and Saturday & Sunday 11am to 4pm
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- Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a fun and creative Diwali Collage Craft Activity on Saturday 18 October. Sessions run hourly from 11am to 3pm so you can join at a time that suits you. Charges apply
- Inspired by the vibrant patterns of Rangoli and the glowing beauty of Diya lanterns, children can design and decorate their very own light catcher to take home. Using a variety of colourful collage materials, every creation will be as unique as the child who makes it
- Cobweb and Spider Glass workshop on Sunday 26 October from 11am to 12noon. Make your own spooky glass art with artist Terri Malcolm in this creative workshop. Charges apply
- For more details on the above events and other events please visit the link below
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- Halloween nights, 25, 26, 30 & 31 October from 6.30pm to 10pm
- Join us for an unforgettable evening of eerie entertainment as the Museum transforms into a spine-tinglingly immersive world of ghostly tales, chilling surprises, and old-timey folklore
- Wander our spooky historic streets after dark, encounter costumed characters from the past, and enjoy some bostin’ food and family-friendly frights. Whether you’re brave enough to explore the darker corners or simply looking for a magical night out, our Halloween event promises thrills for all ages. Book your tickets now—if you dare!
- Check out our ghoulish gallery of this year’s event below
- Book now: Halloween Nights - Black Country Living Museum
- October Half Term - Investigate the Horrible Happenings! From Saturday 25 October to Sunday 2 November 2025
- This half term, something strange is stirring in the Museum's historic streets… and they need your help to uncover the truth!
- From ghostly apparitions and mysterious UFO sightings to the smelly pursuit of the “night soil man”, there are some truly horrible happenings going on at the Museum. A curious local journalist is on the case, but they can’t solve it alone – can you help unfurl these mysteries?
- Follow the trail, investigate the clues, and see what strange discoveries await you and your family around the Museum’s town. Whether you're a believer or a sceptic, there's plenty to explore
- And don’t worry—your favourite Museum experiences are still here…
- Book your tickets or come for free with your UnChained Annual Pass - October half term - Black Country Living Museum
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Festival of Light - Saturday 18 October from 5pm to 9pm. Join the Black Country Living Museum on Saturday 18 October for an unforgettable evening as the Museum comes alive with the vibrant sights, sounds, and spirit of Diwali at Festival of Light
- Feel the rhythm with live music and dance from the heart of our 1940s–60s town to every corner of the Museum as they light up their historic streets
- Witness a dazzling lantern procession as it illuminates the night and winds its way through their historic cobbled streets in a brilliant display of light and colour
- Get creative with Rangoli workshops and help our artist craft stunning floral masterpieces, take part in cultural crafts, discover beautiful light installations illuminating the Museum grounds, alongside your usual favourite Museum fittle you can tuck into authentic South Asian cuisine as local vendors serve up mouth-watering dishes, and explore interactive lessons about Diwali in St. James’ School
- Whether you’re going to dance, create, learn, or simply soak in the atmosphere, Festival of Light promises an evening full of joy, culture, and connection. Bring your friends and family and be part of this spectacular celebration of Diwali
- Book your tickets or come for free with your UnChained Annual Pass - Festival of Light - Black Country Living Museum
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- Abraham Babajide Cole is a Nigerian-born multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans painting, drawing, sculpture, textile printmaking, illustration, and digital design. Rooted in visual storytelling, his work draws from nature, cultural memory, antiques, and the layered experiences of migration, identity, and the human condition
- His upcoming exhibition, Bound by Roots, Divided by Paths (Dudley Community Library, October 1–31, 2025), continues this exploration by engaging with stories of resilience, belonging, and migration. Through paintings, drawings, interactive sculpture, and participatory workshops, Cole invites audiences into a community conversation on identity and coexistence
- Dudley History Festival from 11 to 31 October across Dudley Library Service. Free to attend. For more information click the link below
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- Join us this Haunted Halloween for our spook-tacular Monster Halloween Party
- This is the most unique family friendly adventure in the Black Country. With crafts, creatures and a floating party, this is a Halloween evening you won’t forget
- Each year our ghostly friends throw the Wildest Halloween Party this side of the afterlife, and this year you’re all invited
- Board your floating carriage and join our crew as we embark on a family-friendly journey to the party of the year. We’ll need your help in picking up all the monsters and getting them to the Monster Mash Party, from witches to trolls, they’re all invited and so are you!
- To find out more visit the link below
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- New for 2025, will be ‘Haunted Hunters’ a fangtastic bird of prey display in the eerie undercroft of the 11th century castle
- Elsewhere on site, visitors will be urged to turn detective to help solve a terrible crime as they navigate clues around the zoo’s spooky 40-acres and can hop on board the ghost train up to Castle Creatures to see creepy critters including bats and rats and take part in Halloween crafts
- With castle history and ghost talks running throughout the day visitors can find out more about those who once lived within the castle’s walls – which is reported to be one of the most haunted places in the UK
- Plus, guests are encouraged to don their best Halloween fancy dress with spot prizes being given out each day for the best spooky costumes.
- Zoo Director, Matt Lewis said: “With lots of new Halloween-themed activities and more than 160 amazing animal species to discover, we’ve got plenty to keep the family busy this half term. And don’t forget our kids go free ticket offer, which continues to run throughout the holidays, enabling up to two children free entry with every full-paying adult ticket pre-booked online, which means visiting DZC this autumn is spooktacular value!”
- To claim the kids go free offer, tickets must be purchased in advance from the zoo’s website
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- Great live entertainment at three historic venues - Dudley Town Hall, Stourbridge Town Hall and Halesowen Town Hall
- These unique venues present top-quality performances throughout the year featuring a variety of comedy, music, theatre, cinema screenings and other live entertainment
- Some of the exciting shows and performances in October include: Kum-n-avaloff monthly comedy nights, Wonders of our Universe - Visually Stunning Cosmic Exploration, Classical Chills, Abbamania, All Star Superslam and Three Little Pigs
- They are home to a diverse range of community events
- DB Halls are available for hire, offering well-equipped and comfortable facilities at extremely competitive prices
- Each venue has a range of different rooms to suit any occasion including wedding receptions, parties, meetings, conferences and concerts
- Twitter: @ BoroughHalls Facebook: Dudley Borough Halls
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