Basingstoke Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

51 family-friendly fall activities in Basingstoke and nearby

Paint with Pals - Halloween Special

Thu, Oct 29

Basingstoke $$

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

Love Basingstoke Presents: Scarily Fun October Half Term

Oct 28 – Oct 30

Basingstoke Free

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

Illustration of costumed children carrying pumpkin buckets along a winding path past glowing cottages at dusk (Halloween Party at The Wellington Arms)

Halloween Party at The Wellington Arms

Fri, Oct 30

Stratfield Turgis 6 mi

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

Spectacle of Light

Oct 16 – Nov 7

Newbury 15 mi

Illuminated woodland trail featuring an Alice in Wonderland theme.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Halloween Afternoon Tea & Spooky Trail)

Halloween Afternoon Tea & Spooky Trail

Oct 27 – Oct 30

Wokingham 15 mi

Afternoon tea in a 17th-century barn with a kids' spooky trail.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday)

Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday

Sat, Oct 31

Ascot 20 mi

Jumps racing meets Halloween entertainment and over 20,000 fireworks.

Secretts Pumpkin Week

Oct 17 – Oct 30

Milford 20 mi

Family scavenger hunt trail, pumpkin picking, and daily fancy-dress competitions.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Rogate Pumpkin Patch and SMASH! Event 2026)

Rogate Pumpkin Patch and SMASH! Event 2026

Oct 16 – Oct 31

Petersfield 21 mi

Pumpkin picking with spooky themed play areas in South Downs National Park.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, a scarecrow, a wheelbarrow, a fence and a red barn at sunset (Wasing Pumpkins & Woodland Trail 2026)

Wasing Pumpkins & Woodland Trail 2026

Oct 16 – Oct 31

Aldermaston 9 mi

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

Broad Street Beats Halloween

Sat, Oct 24

Reading 14 mi

Free live music, Halloween crafts, face painting, and music bingo.

Camberley's Halloween Haunt

Camberley 16 mi Free

Town-wide Halloween trail at The Square and The Atrium

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, a scarecrow, a red wheelbarrow, hay and a wooden farm stand (Merrist Wood Pumpkin Patch – PYO)

Merrist Wood Pumpkin Patch – PYO

Oct 17 – Oct 18

Guildford 20 mi

Pick pumpkins, view farm animals, and climb a big red tractor.

JL Events Halloween Fun Day

Sun, Oct 25

Hurst 16 mi Free

Halloween event featuring children's rides, craft stalls, and a costume competition.

Beale Park Halloween

Oct 17 – Nov 1

Reading 16 mi

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

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins on curling vines, a red wheelbarrow, and a small wooden farm stand (Hallcourt Farm Pumpkin Picking & Wild Woodland Trail)

Hallcourt Farm Pumpkin Picking & Wild Woodland Trail

Oct 17 – Oct 31

Midgham 10 mi

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

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with orange pumpkins, a red wheelbarrow, a wooden farm stand and two scarecrow figures (Apple Day at Nature Discovery Centre)

Apple Day at Nature Discovery Centre

Sat, Oct 10

Thatcham 13 mi Free

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

Pumpkin Fair

Sun, Oct 25

Wokingham 15 mi

Family autumn fair with donkey rides, farm animals, and craft stalls.

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Spooky Winch Halloween Word Hunt)

Spooky Winch Halloween Word Hunt

Oct 17 – Nov 1

Winchester 17 mi Free

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

Spooky Owl Week

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Andover 20 mi

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

Autumn and Winter Wild Days

Oct 26 – Oct 30

Hurst 16 mi

School holiday land and water sports adventure for ages 8 to 14

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (October Half Term at Watts Gallery - Artists' Village)

October Half Term at Watts Gallery - Artists' Village

Oct 21 – Nov 1

Compton 20 mi

Woodland witch trails, potion crafting, and monster making for families.

Illustration of small clay figures carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles under string lights (Wild Autumn at Marwell Zoo)

Wild Autumn at Marwell Zoo

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Winchester 21 mi

Seasonal sweet treats and warming drinks including pumpkin spiced lattes.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Pumpkins & Phantoms Halloween Trail)

Pumpkins & Phantoms Halloween Trail

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Wokingham 16 mi

Hunt for hidden pumpkins and mischievous ghosts to win a prize.

Halloween Family Disco

Sat, Oct 31

Bordon 18 mi

Family dance party featuring Halloween hits from local DJ Tinpanboy.

Little Ravers - Halloween

Tue, Oct 27

Guildford 22 mi

Kid-friendly daytime Halloween dance party for children under 12 and families.

Illustration of smiling ghost figures and a small costumed child beside pumpkins and paint cups on a wooden table (October Half-Term Autumn & Halloween Crafts)

October Half-Term Autumn & Halloween Crafts

Thu, Oct 29

Thatcham 12 mi $

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

Illustration of a winding path through autumn trees with glowing lanterns and carved pumpkins in purple evening light (Halloween Trail: The Wild Witch)

Halloween Trail: The Wild Witch

Mon, Oct 26

Thatcham 12 mi $

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

Illustration of clay figures walking past striped market stalls and pumpkins on a paved square with orange autumn trees (Folklore and Fable Autumn Trail)

Folklore and Fable Autumn Trail

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Selborne 13 mi

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

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Halloween Soap Making Workshop)

Halloween Soap Making Workshop

Fri, Oct 30

Farnham 13 mi

Halloween melt and pour soap crafting workshop for ages 5 and up

Illustration of striped booths with pumpkins and costumed figures on a town street with orange autumn trees (Children's Halloween Wreath Making)

Children's Halloween Wreath Making

Sat, Oct 31

Winchester 17 mi $$

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

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Halloween Half Term Crafts)

Halloween Half Term Crafts

Oct 27 – Oct 29

Southampton 25 mi

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

Kid's Halloween Party

Sat, Oct 31

Spencers Wood 11 mi $

Family party and disco hosted by Nikki from NikNak Events.

Adult Pumpkin Painting Evening

Fri, Oct 9

Theale 12 mi $$

Paint and personalise a ceramic pumpkin with provided art supplies.

Illustration of costumed figures mingling among striped festival booths, pumpkins, and orange autumn trees at dusk (Dotty the Dodo's Autumn Fact Trail)

Dotty the Dodo's Autumn Fact Trail

Sep 1 – Nov 28

Alton 10 mi Free

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

Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (Twilight Tales: Creepy Crawlies After Dark)

Twilight Tales: Creepy Crawlies After Dark

Thu, Oct 29

Selborne 10 mi

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

Nature Tots: Autumn and Harvest

Fri, Oct 2

Thatcham 13 mi

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

Illustration of scarecrows in hats and overalls around a small table with pumpkins on a village green in autumn (South Benfleet Scarecrow Trail 2026)

South Benfleet Scarecrow Trail 2026

Oct 26 – Oct 30

Tilford 15 mi

Community-made scarecrow trail themed around Once Upon a Time.

Dinton After Dark

Sat, Oct 31

Hurst 16 mi

Gentle lakeside Halloween trail with marshmallow roasting and friendly characters.

Halloween at Finkley

Oct 17 – Oct 31

Andover 16 mi

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

Owl-O-Ween

Oct 29 – Oct 30

Andover 21 mi

Mystical owl flying displays and a Halloween trail after dark.

Pumpkin Family Nights

Oct 10 – Oct 24

High Wycombe 28 mi

All fun, no scare evening pumpkin picking, fire shows, and play.

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt™ Halloween Adventure)

We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt™ Halloween Adventure

Oct 10 – Nov 1

Petworth 27 mi

Gentle, fright-free Halloween adventure trail designed for young children.

Halloween Wizard School

Aldershot and Farnborough 15 mi $

Free spellbinding wizard school activities for kids

Illustration of small purple clay characters carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles and seeds (Cobbs Farm Pop-Up Pumpkin Patch & Carving Tent)

Cobbs Farm Pop-Up Pumpkin Patch & Carving Tent

Hungerford 22 mi $$

Pop-up pumpkin patch with carving tent

Andover Trick or Treat

18 mi $

Town-wide trick-or-treating with multiple businesses

Illustration of a witch in a pointed hat reading a book to a small doll child and a black cat on a sofa among pumpkins (Stick Man at the Corn Exchange Newbury)

Stick Man at the Corn Exchange Newbury

Newbury 14 mi $$

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

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Gilbert White's House Pumpkin Trail)

Gilbert White's House Pumpkin Trail

Selborne 13 mi $

Garden-wide pumpkin and gourd scavenger hunt.

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Guildford Cathedral Family Fun Day)

Guildford Cathedral Family Fun Day

Guildford 22 mi $

Family Fun Day with creative activities at a historic Cathedral.

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (Rural Life Living Museum - Spooky Goings-On)

Rural Life Living Museum - Spooky Goings-On

Tilford 15 mi $$

Living museum showcasing rural heritage and crafts

GolfPlex Halloween Spooky Fun

Binfield 17 mi $$

Spooky Jungle course transformed for Halloween

Pumpkin Fest at Holme Grange Craft Village

Wokingham 15 mi Free

Crafts, shopping, and roaming villains

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

Fri16Oct Pumpkin Family NightsHigh Wycombe

Sat17Oct Secretts Pumpkin WeekMilford

Sat17Oct Merrist Wood Pumpkin Patch – PYOGuildford

Sat17Oct Hallcourt Farm Pumpkin Picking & Wild Woodland TrailMidgham

Sat17Oct Halloween at FinkleyAndover

thru28Nov Dotty the Dodo's Autumn Fact TrailAlton

Other Halloween categories in Basingstoke

Illustration of a Halloween gathering at dusk with a smiling ghost, costumed figures, glowing jack-o'-lanterns and lights

BasingstokeHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties21 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and black cats under a full moon at dusk

BasingstokeHaunted Experiences1 haunted attraction

Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a lit stage with red curtains before a crowd at night

BasingstokeHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment8 shows & screenings

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon

BasingstokeUnique Halloween Events22 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities in Basingstoke

Basingstoke offers over 20 family-friendly Halloween events for 2026. From pumpkin patches and woodland trails to downtown trick-or-treat adventures, there's plenty to explore. Consider the free Broad Street Beats in Reading, or for those closer to home, "We're Going on a Ghost Hunt" at The Vyne.

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