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Halloween events in Assen

Assen does Halloween properly: haunted houses that actually scare you, pumpkin patches worth the drive, and trick-or-treat streets the kids talk about all year. Here's what's on — confirmed dates first, then the annual traditions to watch for.

Confirmed dates

The Witcher in Concert

Nov 29, 2026 · Martiniplaza

This event has Mobile Tickets. The ticket prices for this event can be found here (at 'Experiences').

Annual traditions — dates TBA

These happen every year; exact dates are announced closer to the day.

Assen Halloween Speurtocht (City Centre Scavenger Hunt)

Dates TBA (Mid-to-late October annually (published edition: hunt cards available from 10 October, completed cards redeemable through 26 October); pick up a card at the Koopmansplein or participating shops and cafetarias) · Dit is Assen - Halloween Speurtocht (City Centre Scavenger Hunt)

Assen Halloween Spooktocht (Ghost Walk Finale on Koopmansplein)

Dates TBA (The late-October koopzondag (Sunday shopping day) annually, 1:00-5:00pm; six costumed scare figures roam the city-centre streets, with face painting and a creative workshop on the Koopmansplein) · Dit is Assen - Halloween Spooktocht (Koopzondag Finale)

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Good to know

Haunted houses sell out on the last two weekends — book ahead, don't walk up.
Pumpkin patches are best on weekday mornings: smaller crowds, better light for photos.
Bring cash for the farm stands; card readers and corn mazes don't always mix.
Check age guidance before bringing small kids to a haunt — 'family fright nights' are the gentler pick.

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