Ashford Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

24 family-friendly fall activities in Ashford and nearby

Illustration of costumed children carrying pumpkin buckets along a winding path past glowing cottages at dusk (Farmyard Frights and Delights Halloween Event)

Farmyard Frights and Delights Halloween Event

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Woodchurch 6 mi

Join Effel Fartwaffer for trick-or-treat trails and farmyard Halloween fun.

Illustration of clay figures walking past striped market stalls and pumpkins on a paved square with orange autumn trees (Yuck Yard: Barnaby Bilge's Big Mess)

Yuck Yard: Barnaby Bilge's Big Mess

Oct 24 – Nov 8

Chatham 23 mi

Family mystery trail and live theatre show exploring Dockyard ghost legends.

PYO Pumpkins at Beluncle Farm

Oct 10 – Oct 31

Hoo, Rochester 24 mi

Home-grown pumpkins and squashes with photo opportunities in Badgers Field.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins on curling vines, with small figures, a wheelbarrow and a farm stand (Betteshanger Park Halloween Trail and Pumpkin Patch)

Betteshanger Park Halloween Trail and Pumpkin Patch

Oct 17 – Nov 1

Deal 22 mi

Spooky woodland trail featuring surprises and a pumpkin to take home

Illustration of a small stage with red curtains where a witch and a ghost perform for a seated audience near pumpkins (Harry Potter Halloween Special at Hempstead House)

Harry Potter Halloween Special at Hempstead House

Sun, Nov 1

Sittingbourne 15 mi

Features live owl flying displays, magic, and themed afternoon tea.

Illustration of small clay figures carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles under string lights (Laser-Cut Spooky Halloween Lantern Workshop)

Laser-Cut Spooky Halloween Lantern Workshop

Sat, Oct 24

Maidstone 17 mi $$

Craft a wooden lantern with custom laser-cut panels and remote-controlled lighting.

Illustration of a giant pumpkin float rolling down a town street past costumed figures, with orange balloons and confetti (Southend Halloween Parade 2026)

Southend Halloween Parade 2026

Sat, Oct 31

Southend 29 mi Free

A free, family-friendly Halloween parade with fireworks.

Halloween Half Term Fun 2026

Oct 17 – Nov 1

Hever 33 mi

Mad scientist trails, goggle crafting, and interactive Frankenstein shows in the grounds.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Scott’s Spooky Halloween Party 2026)

Scott’s Spooky Halloween Party 2026

Oct 23 – Oct 30

Southend 30 mi

Family Halloween party with animal encounters, fire performance, and Highland cows.

Scott’s Country Hoedown 2026

Sat, Oct 17

Southend 30 mi

Western-themed evening with live country music, line dancing, and pumpkin picking.

Illustration of a witch in a pointed hat reading a book in an orange armchair beside pumpkins, a lamp and black cats (Family Activity: Story Time at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve)

Family Activity: Story Time at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve

Wed, Oct 7

Sevenoaks 32 mi Free

Drop-in wildlife and seasonal story session for toddlers and pre-schoolers

Mums Together Halloween Disco

Thu, Oct 29

Southend 29 mi $$

An evening disco for mums featuring music, dancing, and costumes.

Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on an outdoor stage with costumed figures, a ghost, a trophy and a watching crowd (Witching Hour Halloween Party)

Witching Hour Halloween Party

Sat, Oct 31

Jarvis Brook 30 mi $

All-ages celebration featuring dancing, a costume contest, and a quiz.

Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (Events By Tasmin: Kids Halloween Party)

Events By Tasmin: Kids Halloween Party

Sat, Oct 24

Hadleigh 31 mi $

Afternoon kids' party with mask making, biscuit decorating, and face painting.

Illustration of a ghost and a small witch carrying a pumpkin bucket on a sidewalk past glowing porches on an autumn street (Halloweek in Canterbury)

Halloweek in Canterbury

Canterbury 13 mi $$

City-wide Halloween celebration with diverse events

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Lower Ladysden Farm Pumpkin Nights)

Lower Ladysden Farm Pumpkin Nights

Goudhurst 17 mi $$

Vast selection of edible and decorative pumpkins and gourds

Illustration of a small witch and a friendly ghost performing on a red curtained stage as a costumed audience watches (Halloween Magic - Cullen's Conjuring)

Halloween Magic - Cullen's Conjuring

Folkestone 14 mi $

Family magic show with dazzling illusions and tricks

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Go Ape x Sundown Adventures)

Go Ape x Sundown Adventures

Goudhurst 18 mi $$

Nighttime high ropes adventure with illuminated forest course

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles and scattered seeds on a wooden table under string lights at dusk (Halloween Spooktacular at Kent Life)

Halloween Spooktacular at Kent Life

Maidstone 19 mi $$

A week of family Halloween fun with trick-or-treating and costume contests.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins with two small farmers, red wheelbarrows and a farm stand (Quex Park Halloween Trick or Treat Trail & Slime Blaster Express)

Quex Park Halloween Trick or Treat Trail & Slime Blaster Express

Birchington 24 mi $$

Family-friendly Trick or Treat Trail with spooky characters and a pumpkin.

Prittlewell Pumpkin Patch & Petting Farm

Southend 29 mi $$

Historic priory grounds transformed into a pumpkin patch.

Scott's Pumpkin Barn

Rochford 30 mi $$

Indoor and outdoor pumpkin picking with Highland Cows.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Chiddingstone Castle BOO Bash!)

Chiddingstone Castle BOO Bash!

Edenbridge 32 mi $$

Halloween takeover with spooky disco and castle trail.

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

Sat17Oct Scott’s Country Hoedown 2026Southend-on-Sea

thru31Oct PYO Pumpkins at Beluncle FarmHoo, Rochester

thru1Nov Betteshanger Park Halloween Trail and Pumpkin PatchDeal

thru1Nov Halloween Half Term Fun 2026Hever

Other Halloween categories in Ashford

Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with costumed characters around a punch bowl, a ghost, pumpkins and string lights

AshfordHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties16 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns and a black cat under a pale moon

AshfordHaunted Experiences13 haunted attractions

Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a small stage with red curtains before a costumed audience

AshfordHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment6 shows & screenings

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon

AshfordUnique Halloween Events14 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities in Ashford

Looking for family Halloween events around Ashford? This season brings the Harry Potter Halloween Special to Sittingbourne, offering a dose of wizarding world fun. For those closer to home, explore local trails and pumpkin patches that dot the surrounding countryside.

If you prefer free activities, or an event specifically geared towards younger families, continue browsing the listings below to find the perfect fit for your Halloween plans.

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24 family-friendly fall activities in Ashford and nearby

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

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