Bootle Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween at The Lake House Waterloo's Mini Monster Ball! This family-friendly party is perfect for little ghouls and goblins, featuring music, games, dancing, and spooky surprises. Dress up in your best costume for a chance...

This Halloween, Eureka! Science + Discovery presents 'Trick or Truth?', an event where science meets sorcery. Visitors can craft mind-bending illusions, enjoy spellbinding shows by Dr. Ken, and be amazed by roaming magicians. It's a unique opportunity to explore the...

Join the frightfully fun Halloween celebration at Liverpool ONE! Kids can enter a spooktacular fancy dress competition for a chance to win prizes, enjoy thrilling drumming workshops, and dance with zombie performers. Free face painting and a silent disco add...

Prepare for Liverpool's most anticipated Halloween event, the Katumba Halloween Carnival Parade! This immersive spectacle merges diverse performing arts with community participation, culminating in a vibrant street parade. Experience dazzling costumes, rhythmic drumming, fire dancing, and illuminated artistry, all while...

Celebrate Halloween with a spooktacular family day out at Aintree Racecourse! Enjoy thrilling horse racing, engaging spooky entertainment, and fun face painting for the kids. With a special 'Kids Go Free' offer, it's an unmissable event for the whole family.

This October, children aged 5-12 can dive into a spooky theme at the Half-Term Activity Club. They'll craft their own witch mobiles and decorate haunted house shadow boxes with glow-in-the-dark elements. Sessions are run by qualified staff, offering a fun...

Join the Spooky Welly Walk in Liverpool's Sefton Park for a frightfully fun family Halloween celebration. This event features a variety of spine-tingling activities, including Frankenslime making, creepy crafts, a freaky funfair, and mask making. Expect surprises and entertainment along...

Join the spooky fun at the Sefton Park Palm House for a Halloween party tailored for school-aged children. This festive event offers a chance for kids to enjoy Halloween games and activities in a unique and historic setting. Beyond the...

Little ghouls and goblins aged under 5 can enjoy a special Halloween party at the stunning Sefton Park Palm House. This event offers a fun and safe way for the youngest visitors to experience the spooky season with themed activities.

Join the fun at The Mighty Monster's Ball, a highlight of the autumn season at Calderstones Park. This family-friendly event promises a delightful experience with seasonal activities and entertainment. It's the perfect opportunity for families to create lasting memories amidst...

Embark on a spook-tacular safari adventure this October Half Term at Knowsley Safari! Families can explore the Foot Safari, encountering mischievous characters and engaging in frightfully fun activities. Discover spooky conservation stations, enjoy creepy crafts, and collect sweet treats after...

Visit Rainfords Farm for a delightful autumn experience featuring pumpkin picking and an engaging 'Whodunnit' trail. Wander through fields of over 75,000 pumpkins in various colors and sizes, with a dedicated, mud-free picking area. Families can also solve a mystery...

Farmer Ted's Pumpkin Festival offers a bewitching tedventure for families, combining Halloween excitement with a pumpkin extravaganza and dinosaurs. Designed for young ghouls and goblins, it provides a spooky yet not-too-scary experience. Highlights include a 'dead scary' maize maze, a...

Get ready for a frightfully fun time at Air Nation's Happy Halloween Event! This special celebration offers a unique bounce experience with a spooky twist, perfect for families looking for some Halloween thrills. They also host Nerf Nights for the...

Visit Catalyst during the October Half Term for exciting Hands-on Halloween workshops. Families can dive into scary science experiments, including slime making and other spooky activities. Workshops are scheduled for 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, offering a fun and educational...

Unleash your creativity at this Halloween-themed pottery workshop. Participants will learn to hand-build and decorate their own unique ceramic ghost, perfect for adding a spooky touch to their home decor. It's a fun, artistic experience for all skill levels.

Embark on a festive journey aboard the Pumpkin Patch Express! This popular event offers train rides to a dedicated pumpkin patch where visitors can choose their perfect pumpkin. For an extra thrill, experience the Super Spooky Night Trains on Saturday...

Unleash creativity at the Halloween Slime Workshop! Children can mix, knead, and color their own unique slime, adding glitter and fun extras. This 45-minute session is perfect for little ones to get hands-on with spooky fun, followed by playtime with...

Unleash your creativity at The Atkinson's Halloween-themed craft workshop. This family-friendly event offers a chance to make spooky creations with all materials provided. Drop in anytime during the afternoon to join the fun.

This Halloween, Mere Sands Wood transforms into a magical woodland school. Children can design enchanted cloaks, build their own broomsticks, create wild potions, and craft wands. It's a spellbinding adventure for young witches, wizards, goblins, and ghouls.

Grange Farm's beloved Pumpkin Festival returns for 2025, offering a spooktacular autumn experience for families. Enjoy pumpkin picking, live entertainment from popular children's acts, and the chance to meet Highland cows and llamas. With Halloween-themed food huts and a licensed...

Experience the magic of autumn at Kenyon Hall Farm's Pumpkin Festival. Wander through an expansive pumpkin patch boasting over 20,000 pumpkins, perfect for finding your ideal jack-o'-lantern. Capture unforgettable family moments with unique, pumpkin-themed photo opportunities and marvel at the...

Experience the magic of autumn at the West Lancashire Light Railway's Pumpkin Sunday. Families can enjoy a charming steam train ride and receive a free pumpkin with every child ticket. Engage in traditional games and activities, and explore the historic...

Experience a spellbinding Halloween evening with an enchanting wizard at Bents Garden Centre. This magical event features mesmerizing tricks, lively party games, and a special Halloween food plate for children. Dress in your best costume for a chance to win...

Embark on a thrilling Halloween scavenger hunt at the Dalmeny Resort Hotel. This family-friendly event features daily themed activities, from creative arts and crafts to energetic pool parties. Evenings come alive with live entertainment in the ballroom and musical performances...

Step into an eerie enchantment at the 15-acre Magical Woodland this Halloween. Wander winding trails filled with mysterious characters, a haunting light and sound show, and interactive displays. Warm up by fire pits with hot drinks and marshmallows after exploring...

Embark on Blakemere's Halloween Trail for a spooktacular family adventure this October. Wander through an enchanted woodland, solve eerie clues, and meet mysterious characters. This immersive outdoor experience is designed for frightful fun without being too scary, making it perfect...

Join the Little Scare-lings for a magical Halloween tea party filled with witches, wizards, and wicked treats. This fun and interactive event offers just the right amount of spookiness for a relaxed celebration. Kids can stir, bubble, and brew their...

Smithills Open Farm transforms into a Halloween wonderland with multiple events. Families can enjoy the Halloween Special featuring a sweet hunt, costume competition, and a decorated farm. For those seeking more thrills, the Halloween Fright Night offers guided tours through...

Experience a ghoulishly good Halloween at RHS Garden Bridgewater! Discover a pumpkin trail with a banquet table and giant letters, witness expert pumpkin carving, and get hands-on with creepy-crawlies from Zoolab. Enjoy pumpkin-themed crafts and dance at the Zombie Disco....

Princesses, step aside! The Villains are unleashed for an ultimate Halloween party at Albert Halls Bolton. Join your favorite villains as they plot and scheme to conjure up a magical event filled with spine-tingling songs, chilling choreography, and devilish party...

Step into a world of magic this Halloween at Blackpool Zoo's Wizarding Wildlife School. Discover spellbinding creatures, ancient guardians, and nature-based sorcery. Participate in interactive trails, magical makeovers, and enchanting talks. Special VIP Masterclasses offer advanced wizardry lessons for ages...

Experience the thrill of picking your own pumpkins straight from the patch at Bellis Brothers. Get lost in their Spooky Maize Maze, a perfect autumn adventure for the whole family. Enjoy a day out on their charming family-run farm.

Blackpool's skyline transforms into a playful monster playground with the Monster Hunt. Ten enormous inflatable creatures, crafted by the acclaimed Designs In Air, will be perched on rooftops across the Golden Mile and Town Centre. Families and visitors are invited...

Experience the magic of autumn at the 6th Annual Ridgeway Farm Pumpkin Festival. Wander through the pumpkin patch to find your ideal pumpkin, then enjoy a scenic walk through the themed orchard. Inside the magical barn, unleash your creativity decorating...

Blackpool's Biggest Free Monster Mash Halloween Party invites little ghouls and goblins aged 10 and under for an afternoon of spooky fun. Held at Abingdon Street Market, this event promises games, prizes, and silly surprises in a friendly, festive atmosphere....

Rock Hall is set to host a spooktacular Halloween celebration filled with creative fun. Attendees can craft their own masks and Halloween decorations, decorate festive gingerbread men, and enjoy dressing up in provided costumes. This free event is perfect for...