Barnes Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2025

Step into a super natural adventure at WWT London this October half term. Escape the ghouls and goblins for a magical, nature-filled experience with enchanting activities. Weave a willow wand, mix potions, hunt for fungi, and sculpt clay creatures. Grab...

Get ready for a Halloween party like no other! This family rave combines thrilling music with spooky fun. Dance the day away to a professional DJ's set, get creative with Halloween-themed crafts, and show off your best costume for a...

Join Bizzy Buddies for a spooktacular Halloween party at Chiswick House & Gardens. This event is packed with ghoulish fun for kids of all ages, featuring face painting, creative arts and crafts, and a Halloween disco. It's the perfect way...

Step into a magical Halloween adventure at The London Pumpkin Patch. Families can pick their perfect pumpkin from a vast, enchanting patch filled with colorful displays and photo opportunities. Then, venture down Trick-or-Treat Lane for an immersive experience with interactive...

This autumn, families can embark on a magical adventure at Kew Gardens with the Zog Interactive Adventure Trail. Inspired by the popular book, children will follow a trail through the gardens, engaging in five themed activities that bring Zog's dragon...

This October half-term, the London Museum of Water & Steam transforms its magnificent steam engines into 'monsters'! Embark on an exciting Monster Hunt through historic galleries, discovering the stories of these powerful machines and earning a prize. Get creative with...

Experience a unique Halloween at Chelsea Physic Garden with a variety of themed events. Families can enjoy pumpkin carving, craft sessions, and storytelling, while adults can explore historical plant lore through workshops like 'Hex in the Garden' and 'Smoke of...

Experience a 'not-so-scary' Halloween at Battersea Park Children's Zoo! This family-friendly event features a special Minibeast Mansion where you can meet creepy crawlies, interactive storytime sessions with puppets, and a chance to win an animal encounter in the costume competition....

Join the Hyde Park Learning Centre for a 'hair-raising' Halloween Discovery Day filled with spooky, nature-themed fun. Explore a special nature trail, uncover creepy crawlies in the Witches' Den, and listen to chilling stories. Dressing up is encouraged for this...

Polka Theatre in London offers a thrilling lineup of Halloween-themed workshops for children of various ages. From crafting spooky character accessories to learning stage combat, these creative sessions promise an unforgettable holiday experience.

Get into the Halloween spirit at Morden Hall Park with their popular pumpkin carving event. Families can select a pumpkin, use provided tools to create spooky designs, and take their carved masterpiece home. All the mess is handled by the...

London Zoo transforms into a Halloween wonderland for 'Boo at the Zoo' this October half term. Families can enjoy a pumpkin patch, marshmallow toasting, spooky animal talks, and a silent disco. Uncover the mysteries of nocturnal wildlife with interactive activities...

Squire's Garden Centres invites families to a Spooky Half Term Fun event featuring creative activities. Children can decorate their own haunted house or scary tree-shaped ceramic tealight holder. A free Wicked Plant Trail offers a fun scavenger hunt with clues...

Hounslow Lights returns to Lampton Park for a spectacular evening of celebration. This free event features a dazzling fireworks display, a thrilling funfair, and a variety of stalls offering arts, crafts, and delicious food. Residents are encouraged to embrace the...

Get ready for a spooktacular family dance party at the Raver Tots Halloween Party in Wembley! This award-winning event brings the best of house, garage, and drum and bass to a fun, all-ages atmosphere. Expect a massive production with dancers,...

Celebrate autumn at Hobbledown Heath's beloved Pumpkin Patch. Wander through rows of pumpkins, select your perfect one, and enjoy seasonal games and charming photo opportunities. For an extra magical experience, visit during 'Pumpkin Nights' to pick your pumpkin under the...

Hobbledown Heath transforms into a spellbinding world for Hobble'ween this October Half Term. Families can enjoy a variety of spooky activities including a Hobble'ween Trail, Monster's Ball dance parties, and the adventurous Bug Brunch. The event also features the usual...

Families are invited to a spooktacular afternoon at The Halloween Party, held at the new Lindley Hall venue. Enjoy creepy crafts, Frankenstein's Workshop, and interactive games in the haunted hangout. Adults can bid on prizes in a silent auction, with...

Get ready for a spooktacular evening at Colets Kids Halloween Party! This event is packed with fun for children aged 4 and up, featuring creative arts and crafts, exciting face painting, and a chance to show off their best Halloween...

Unleash your child's creativity at this exciting workshop where they can design and decorate their very own haunted house. Using a range of spooky materials and decorations, young artists will craft unique spooky homes. It's a fun-filled activity perfect for...