Hi everyone! 👋
🎃 Looking for things to do with the children this October half-term?
I’ve been putting together a BIG October half-term What’s On guide packed with family days out, Halloween fun, creative activities, holiday camps and ideas for keeping the costs down!
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🎃 Attractions & family shows
Discover pumpkin patches, Halloween attractions, theatre shows, museums, spooky VR experiences and autumn adventures.
Highlights include West Green House & Gardens Pumpkin Patch, Farnham Maltings, Another World VR, Jump In Trampoline Park by AirHop and the many Halloween events at Merlin attractions.
🪩 Halloween discos & parties
From roller discos and trampoline park parties to glow parties, silent discos and inclusive events, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween!
🎨 Crafts & creative workshops
Try Halloween printing, pumpkin activities, special-effects make-up, soap-making, nature crafts and much more, with activities at venues including Farnham Maltings and local museums and community centres.
👻 October half-term holiday camps
There are options for different ages and interests, including:
💃 Dance and theatre with Boogie Pumps, Demeric Dance School of Dance, Popcorn Theatre and YEM Theatre School.
🤸 Fitness and gymnastics with Playball and The Little Gym.
🌲 Outdoor adventures with The Forest Approach, Wonderwood Explorers and The Outdoors Project.
🧪 STEM, VR and coding with Another World VR, plus food science activities with Healthful Families.
💚 Inclusive dance opportunities with Stopgap Dance Company.
💷 Free & low-cost family ideas
I’ve also included ideas such as FAST Museum in Farnborough, Mercedes-Benz World in Weybridge, Halloween trails and community activities.
Remember to check admission charges and any booking requirements before travelling.
📅 The guide covers activities taking place from 23 October to 1 November 2026.
👉 Explore more local family activities: https://localfamily.events/
Please check dates, availability, prices and booking requirements directly with the organisers, as details can change.
💚 Know another family who could use some half-term inspiration? Please forward this email to them!
Have a lovely half-term, and happy Halloween! 🎃
Kaz
Local Family Events
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