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Halloween events are planned across several French towns for late October 2026, with some offering free activities.
Several French towns and regions have scheduled Halloween events for late October 2026. In Roquiague, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, the association Elkarbidea is hosting a free family day on Saturday 24 October, which includes a free puppet theatre show, 'Promenons-nous dans les boîtes'. In Langon, Gironde, free Halloween activities are planned during the school holidays. In Lunéville, Meurthe-et-Moselle, a two-day Halloween party for children and teenagers will take place at the La Barollière gymnasium.
In Martailly-lès-Brancion, Saône-et-Loire, the medieval site of Brancion holds a Halloween weekend on 24 and 25 October. Programme elements include a haunted castle visit and costume contests. The weekend ends on Sunday evening with fireworks and a torchlight procession, weather permitting.
Admission details for the Lunéville party and the exact dates of the Langon activities are not included in the available information.
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Free family-oriented options appear in several regional towns
From a family perspective, the Roquiague day on 24 October pairs a free family programme with a free puppet show. Langon's free activities run during the school holidays, and Lunéville's two-day party is aimed at children and teenagers. Brancion's weekend adds costume contests for those who want a longer outing.
Brancion's final evening depends partly on the weather
For visitors planning a trip, the Brancion weekend spans 24 and 25 October, with a haunted castle visit and costume contests. The Sunday fireworks and torchlight procession are scheduled weather permitting, so attendees may wish to check conditions before travelling. Other listed events have fewer published details, so checking local organisers directly may help.