Andover Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

Finkley Down Farm's Halloween event, included with admission, features a 'Barn of Bones,' a 'Ghost Hunt,' and costumed characters. Younger children can attend 'Mini Halloween' events, while older visitors can enjoy Halloween discos. The farm's usual attractions remain open.

Owl-O-Ween is a family evening featuring owl flying displays under moonlight and storytelling. A Halloween Trail is available to explore the Trust's grounds. Barbecue, churros, and warm drinks are offered from Feathers Restaurant. Costumes are encouraged.

Spooky Owl Week includes a Spooky Owl Show with owls and storytelling. Children can participate in a free GIANT Pumpkin Trail with riddles and treats. All activities are included with admission.

Wasing offers a Pumpkin Picking & Woodland Trail, leading to a pumpkin patch with a fairytale carriage. Visitors can select pumpkins for carving and enjoy seasonal treats and beverages under a tent.

Welford Park hosts the Spectacle of Light, an after-dark event. A new 'Alice's Amazing Adventures in Wonderland' trail features light and sound installations. Illuminated gardens and woodlands are accessible, with hot chocolate, marshmallows, and food from local vendors available.

Wasing Pumpkins & Woodland Trail 2026 features a decorated woodland path leading to a pumpkin patch with a fairytale carriage. Pumpkins can be taken home, and seasonal snacks and drinks are available under a stretch tent.

The Halloween Slime Making Workshop at The Point Eastleigh provides materials for children aged 5 and up to create slime with various colors and textures.

Children aged 7 and over can create a full-size autumn wreath using natural materials and seasonal foliage, adding decorations like balloon pumpkins and spiders. The workshop is designed for children to work alongside an accompanying adult.

Nature Tots at the Nature Discovery Centre offers themed play, stories, trails, and crafts for children aged 18 months to 4 years, focusing on autumn and harvest.

Nature Discovery Centre's Apple Day celebrates the harvest with apple pressing demonstrations, a family apple trail, children's crafts, and stalls selling local produce, highlighting community orchard wildlife.

Children aged 3 to 13 can create autumn and Halloween-themed crafts at the Nature Discovery Centre. This drop-in event offers seasonal projects. Online booking is recommended.

The Nature Discovery Centre presents a Halloween-themed trail. Visitors follow the story of the resident witch and assist her in brewing a magic potion. The circular route takes 1-1.5 hours and showcases local wildlife and autumn scenery.

The Point hosts Pumpkin Carving 2026, providing materials for participants to design and carve Halloween pumpkins.

Paint with Pals returns to Duck & Tipple for a Halloween Special. Participants can paint a canvas with spooky designs or decorate pre-cut MDF shapes like pumpkins and witches' hats. All art materials are provided.

Design and print your own eerie self-portrait at the 'Spooky Portraits!' workshop. This art session is for ages 5 and up, and adults can book a participant ticket.

The Art for All: Clay Pumpkins workshop allows participants of all ages to sculpt, paint, and accessorize a unique pumpkin with expert guidance.

The Children's Theatre Trail Autumn 2026 is a 1-hour tour at the Mayflower Theatre for children aged 7-11. Participants solve clues and complete challenges to help a time-traveling director save the show.

SeaCity Museum's Toddler Time explores 'silly spiders' for children under four. Artist Celia Ford will lead stories and an art workshop where children create spider-themed crafts.

Children aged 6.5 to 12 participate in 'Spooky Autumn' workshops at SeaCity Museum. Activities include investigation, art, and discovery, with occasional visits to the Art Gallery.

A fabric printing workshop allows participants to design tote bags with bat prints for Halloween. The family-friendly event is open to all ages.

Wizard School at Tudor House & Garden is for aspiring wizards aged 6 and up to create magic wands, search for hidden magical characters, and witness magic demonstrations.

Tudor House & Garden hosts a 'Hands On History' session focused on Frightening Folklore. Families can discover local legends, hear stories of mythical creatures, and participate in craft activities.

Away Resorts presents '31 Days of Halloween,' from October 2nd to November 1st, 2026, with activities like pumpkin carving, slime labs, and treasure trails. Entertainment includes kids' parties, outdoor cinema, and the Halloween Jam-BOO-ree.

Gilbert White's House is open after dark for Twilight Tales: Creepy Crawlies After Dark. Families with children aged 4-11 can participate in themed storytelling, crafts, and a torch-lit trail focusing on 'Creepy Crawlies'.

Dotty the Dodo's Autumn Fact Trail at the Curtis Museum is a self-guided trail for families. Participants follow clues through the museum's galleries to learn facts about the natural world and receive a sticker upon completion.

The Wellington Arms holds a family-friendly Halloween party. The event includes a Halloween disco with games, a children's buffet, and treats. A costume competition offers prizes.

Adults are invited to a relaxed evening of socialising while painting their own personalized ceramic pumpkin. All necessary resources and creative ideas will be provided, allowing attendees to express their artistic flair. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase at...

A two-day festival at Royal Victoria Country Park features a Scarecrow Village, pumpkin painting, and the UK's largest pumpkins. Attendees can enjoy live chainsaw woodcarving, a children's funfair, bird of prey displays, and live music, with street food and bars...

The Folklore and Fable Autumn Trail is offered this autumn half-term at Gilbert White’s House & Gardens. Visitors will journey through the grounds, learning folklore behind native trees, plants, and birds. The activity combines storytelling with nature exploration.

Children's Afternoon Tea offers spooky sandwiches and treats, plus a cookie decorating activity. Adults may select Traditional Afternoon Tea.

A children's Halloween party offers games, dancing, and treats. Attendees can receive a glow stick, temporary tattoo, and stickers. Costumes are encouraged.

Andover Museum's Halloween Pumpkin Trail allows families to search for hidden pumpkins, with a prize for finding them all.

Andover's 4th annual Trick or Treat event is a free, family-friendly night in the town center. Children can trick-or-treat at businesses, participate in a costume competition, and attend the Devils Disco.

Paultons Park transforms into a Halloween wonderland for its Spooktacular event. Families can enjoy themed decorations, character meet-and-greets, and interactive shows like 'The Great Halloween Mystery' and 'The Little Monsters Ball'. The park offers late-night openings on select dates, allowing...

Hallcourt Farm offers pumpkin picking and a Wild Woodland Walk trail. Activities include pumpkin carving/decorating, a BIG Bale Play area, and photo opportunities.

Visit Cobbs Farm for a delightful autumn experience at their pop-up pumpkin patch. Select the perfect pumpkin and then head to the carving tent to create a masterpiece. This event offers a fun, family-friendly outing with additional attractions like an...

The Spooky Winch Halloween Word Hunt is a free, city-wide trail in Winchester during October half-term. Participants find hidden words in shop windows.

Stick Man comes to the Corn Exchange Newbury in an award-winning stage adaptation. The production follows his quest to return to the family tree after being used for fetch, a swan's nest, and a fire. It includes puppetry, songs, and...

Beano's Ultimate Trick Station at Festival Place allows children to engage in spooky activities and pranks. Attendees can take photos with Dennis & Gnasher and follow a Gnasher trail. Workshops are scheduled for October 30th and 31st.

Hallcourt Farm invites families for a delightful autumn experience with their 'Pick Your Own Pumpkins' event. Explore a Wild Woodland Walk with a prize-winning puzzle, get creative at the pumpkin carving station, and enjoy the BIG Bale Play area. They...

The Vyne presents 'We're Going on a Ghost Hunt,' a family-friendly trail inspired by a children's book. Children search for hidden ghosts and participate in Halloween games on the estate's gardens.

Itchen Valley Country Park hosts a family-friendly Spooky Silent Disco for Halloween. Three kid-friendly music channels are available for dancing in costume within a covered space.

The Winchester Cathedral Lantern Parade is an annual tradition with a 'Light, bright, and sparkling' theme. Participants create lanterns from recycled materials and parade through the city center, returning to the Cathedral.

The Watercress Line transforms into a magical realm for Wizard Week, offering a spellbinding Halloween half-term experience. Families can embark on the Wizard Express steam train, create their own slime, and enjoy captivating magic shows. Children are encouraged to dress...

The Point in Eastleigh invites families for a frightfully fun Halloween Half-Term. Little monsters can unleash their creativity with pumpkin carving, transforming pumpkins into spooky creations. They can also get hands-on with gooey slime-making workshops, perfect for some ghoulishly good...

Basingstoke Town Centre hosts a three-day October Half Term event with mask-making, wand decorating, Halloween discos, and crafts for children aged 3-13. Bungee trampolines and a caving experience are also available.

The Willis Museum & Sainsbury Gallery presents a Halloween Pumpkin Trail where visitors find hidden pumpkins by following clues. A prize is awarded for completing the trail.

Young adventurers are invited to Hinton Ampner for a frightfully fun Halloween Half Term Trail. Join Wilma the Witch on her 'Quest for the Dutton Crest' to find missing feathers. Navigate the gardens, solve puzzles, and meet mysterious creatures on...

Tall Stories adapts Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's 'Room on the Broom' into a show. The performance features the witch, her cat, a dog, a bird, and a frog. It is recommended for children aged 3 and up.

Marwell Zoo transforms into a wild autumn wonderland during October half term. Families can enjoy creative pumpkin carving, navigate a fun haybale maze, and listen to spooky stories. Meet the zoo's amazing animals and their keepers for an unforgettable seasonal...

Visit Lotmead Farm for a festive Halloween experience. Select your ideal pumpkin from their sprawling field, navigating a spooky tunnel to reach it. New for 2025, a dedicated Halloween trail offers fun challenges and puzzles for all ages, with activities...

Discover a whimsical pumpkin trail winding through the gardens of Gilbert White's House this Autumn Half Term. Collect a special guide to help you find numerous pumpkins and gourds hidden in unexpected places. A unique carved pumpkin awaits discovery, challenging...

Children can unleash their creativity at this Halloween Kid's Craft event held at Spencers Wood Village Hall. Little ones can enjoy a variety of spooky-themed crafts and activities designed to be fun and engaging for all. It's a chance for...