Andover Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

Features a special Spooky Owl Show and a giant pumpkin trail.

Spooky farm fun featuring walkabout characters, live shows, and balloon drops.

Mystical owl flying displays and a Halloween trail after dark.

Family Halloween theme park event with themed lands, shows, and rides.

Illuminated woodland trail featuring an Alice in Wonderland theme.

Features an enchanted woodland trail, fairytale pumpkin carriage, and witch's apothecary.

Features the illuminated Forest of Light and The Enchanted Cauldron outdoor experience.

Paint a canvas or decorate Halloween-themed MDF shapes over drinks.

Free city-wide letter hunt unscrambling a spooky word for treats and prizes.

Celebrate National Apple Day with apple pressing, crafts, and orchard wildlife.

Free Halloween crafts, science demos, and activities for ages 3 to 13.

Spooky woodland puzzle trail, bale play, and barn pumpkin carving.

Hunt down 84 scarecrows across Lyndhurst with a family barn dance.

Seasonal sweet treats and warming drinks including pumpkin spiced lattes.

Halloween village with pumpkin picking, train rides, and a maize maze.

Features giant pumpkin displays, chainsaw woodcarving, and birds of prey.

Craft a full-size autumn wreath using natural materials and spooky handmade accents.

Hands-on seasonal crafting activities for children aged 3 to 13.

Follow a circular nature trail to help a witch brew potions.

Hands-on spooky slime creation with custom colours and textures.

Hands-on Halloween crafting sessions for accompanied children aged five and up.

Print your own spooky self-portrait with lift-the-flap twists.

Afternoon Halloween disco, buffet, games, and costume contest for kids.

Uncover the folklore behind native trees, plants, and birds.

Paint and personalise a ceramic pumpkin with provided art supplies.

Outdoor nature play, trails, stories, and crafts for young children.

Create a custom spooky Halloween pumpkin to take home and illuminate.

Create your own unique pumpkin using clay, powder paint, and accessories.

An interactive behind-the-scenes adventure exclusively for children aged 7 to 11.

Storytelling and spider-crafting session led by artist Celia Ford.

Creative autumn half-term workshop for children aged 6½ to 12.

Decorate your own Halloween trick-or-treat tote bag with bat prints.

Craft a magic wand and search for magical characters in the garden.

Interactive family history session exploring local folklore, mythical creatures, and crafts.

After-hours storytelling, crafts, and a torch-lit museum trail for families.

Self-guided clue hunt uncovering natural world facts throughout the museum galleries.

Entry fees serve as tokens redeemable against pumpkin purchases.

Features a pumpkin patch, maize maze, and decorated woodland walk.

Free garden pumpkin hunt with secret letters and sweet treats.

Afternoon tea with treats and spooky cookie decorating

Family party and disco hosted by Nikki from NikNak Events.

Town-wide trick-or-treating with multiple businesses

Pop-up pumpkin patch with carving tent

Delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's 'Stick Man'

Garden-wide pumpkin and gourd scavenger hunt.