Brentwood Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

Get ready for a FREE fangtastic Halloween celebration across Brentwood, Shenfield, and Ingatestone! Join the Trick or Treat Trail in Ingatestone, the Shenfield Spooktacular, and the Festival of Frights in Brentwood. Collect treats from numerous local businesses, enjoy free pumpkin...

This Halloween, venture into Weald Country Park for a thrilling Spooky Trail adventure. Families can pick up or download a free trail sheet to embark on a quest to find and count mysterious characters hidden within the park. It's a...

Venture into Thorndon Country Park for a 'Spooky Trail' adventure this October half term. Families can download or pick up a free trail sheet to hunt for hidden spooky characters and curious creatures. Completing the trail offers a chance to...

Join the free Trick or Treat Trail in Ingatestone for a fun-filled Halloween experience. This event, organized by Brentwood Connected, offers spooky activities for families to enjoy along the High Street during the half-term week. It's a perfect opportunity for...

Join Essex Wildlife Trust for a creative crafting session this half term. Participants will decorate a jar lantern with colorful tissue paper and spooky shapes, perfect for lighting up at dusk. It's a fun, in-person activity designed for children and...

Get ready for a fa-BOO-lous Halloween at 360 Play's Spooktacular event! Little monsters can enjoy up to three hours of safe, not-so-scary fun, including pumpkin carving in the new patch and Trick or Treating on 360 Street. The 360 café...

Venture into Belhus Woods Country Park for a frightfully fun Spooky Trail this October half term. Designed for primary school-aged children, this free trail challenges visitors to find and count mysterious characters lurking in the woods. Participants can enter a...

Step into a world of magic this October at the Museum of Chelmsford! This interactive session invites young wizards and witches to craft their own magnificent magic wands and spooktacular spell jars. Participants can also create ghastly origami ghosts, decipher...

Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon at Tyrrells Hall Club's Kids' Halloween Party! This family-friendly event is packed with fun for children, featuring a lively disco, engaging games, and an exciting fancy dress competition with prizes for the most creative...

Embark on a thrilling Halloween adventure with a spooky ride on the North Weald & District Miniature Railway. This special event transforms the charming miniature railway into a festive Halloween spectacle, perfect for families seeking seasonal fun. Experience the magic...

Bring your little monsters to Crossness Pumpkin Station for a day of Halloween fun on October 31st. This special event at a Grade 1 Listed Victorian pumping station features a spooky ghost train ride and captivating spooky stories told within...

Experience a ghoulishly good Halloween at RHS Garden Hyde Hall! This October half term, families can delight in a spooky pumpkin trail featuring a banquet table, decorated trees, and scarecrows. Get up close with creepy crawlies during Zoolab animal encounters,...

Get ready for a classic Halloween experience in Bexley! Don your favorite costume and join the community for a fun-filled evening of trick-or-treating. The event is supported by dedicated Halloween Patrol volunteers, ensuring a safe environment for all participants to...

Get ready for a fangtastic Halloween celebration at the Ultimate Halloween Disco! This family-friendly event features a spooky disco with a live DJ, exciting games, and a chance to win prizes. Enjoy a magical performance by Sally Squiggle, meet Frankenstein...

Experience the magic of the Danbury Christmas Fair 2025, a festive celebration on Saturday, November 29th. Discover unique handmade gifts and seasonal treats from local artisans. Children can visit Santa in his grotto and enjoy face painting and crafts. It's...

Get ready for a SPOOKtacular family Halloween Festival at Marsh Farm! Creep through devilishly decorated farm grounds, enjoy funfair rides, and pick your perfect pumpkin. Meet giant Halloween characters, enjoy magic shows, and explore the Dinosaur Adventure Park. It's a...

Visit Essex's premium pumpkin picking village for a festive Halloween experience. Explore a vast patch filled with diverse pumpkins, gourds, and squashes, perfect for finding the ideal jack-o'-lantern. Capture memorable photos amidst spooky displays and enjoy seasonal treats and drinks....

Uncover the mysteries of Danbury Country Park on a free Spooky Trail this October half term. Primary school-aged children can hunt for hidden spooky characters and curious creatures, with a chance to win prizes. Don your best costume for a...

Embark on a festive journey at the Pumpkin Village, Essex's premier destination for all things pumpkin. Discover an unparalleled selection of pumpkin, gourd, and squash varieties, perfect for decorating your home this Halloween. Enjoy free parking and the freedom to...

Discover unique handmade treasures at the Danbury Autumn Craft Fair, featuring local artisans' jewelry, pottery, and textiles. Brave the 'Spooky Woodland Trail' for a touch of Halloween fun, and be captivated by the 'Halloween Magic Shows' by Magic Max. It's...

Cyclopark Charity presents a 'Not So Scary Halloween Adventure' perfect for families with young children. The event features a transformed Enchanted Play Park with spooky decorations and sound effects, interactive games like Spooky Bingo and Witches Hat Ring Toss, and...

Get ready for a fang-tastic family day out at the Lee Valley Farm Park Halloween Festival! Explore the devilishly decorated farm, spot spooky characters, and enjoy thrilling live shows. Pick your own pumpkin to take home, and don't miss the...

Get ready for a Halloween adventure at Big Penny Social's Halloween Bounce House! This event transforms their space into a bouncy paradise with massive inflatables, including an exciting assault course. It's a perfect way for families to celebrate the season...

Visit Stanhill Farm for a delightful pumpkin picking experience. Wander through fields filled with a vast selection of pumpkins, perfect for finding your ideal jack-o'-lantern. Grab a wheelbarrow and capture memorable photos amidst the vibrant autumnal scenery. After selecting your...

Capel Manor Gardens hosts its annual Halloween Spooktacular, offering a day of family-friendly frights and fun. Wander through ghostly gardens, enjoy live entertainment, and engage in thrilling interactive experiences. Little ones can delight in spooky storytelling, meet creatures in the...

Eltham Palace and Gardens invites families to a ghoulishly good time this Halloween half-term. Little monsters can embark on a quest to solve creepy clues, gather for spooky stories, and enjoy frightful fun and gruesome games brought to life by...

Get ready for a spooktacular time at The Kiddies Pop Up Halloween Event! This fun-filled day is perfect for children of all ages, featuring a surprise character meet & greet, included Halloween-themed face painting, and a special gift bag for...

Get ready for a spooktacular Kids Halloween Party at The Bounty! Children can showcase their costumes in a contest with prizes, dance to eerie tunes, and enjoy a variety of fun games and delicious Halloween snacks. This fang-tastic event is...

Little Monsters House of Fun hosts a spooktacular Halloween Party and a thrilling Halloween Lazer Tag special. This family-friendly venue offers extensive soft play areas for children aged 0-11, featuring slides, ball pools, and crawl tubes. They also provide a...

Step into a prehistoric world after dark at Hertfordshire Zoo's Dinos After Dark event. Encounter over 40 life-size animatronic dinosaurs that roar and move, creating a thrilling nighttime adventure. Enjoy a variety of entertainment, including UV Halloween Drummers, a silent...

This autumn, Prittlewell Priory's lawn transforms into a festive pumpkin patch for one weekend only. Visitors can select their perfect pumpkin for Halloween, enjoy warm drinks, and meet adorable farmyard friends from Stanton's Farm. The event also features engaging family...

PYO Pumpkins at Beluncle Farm invites families to a quintessential autumn experience. Wander through fields brimming with home-grown pumpkins and squashes in every imaginable color and size. Borrow a wheelbarrow to gather your perfect harvest and capture delightful family photos...

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...

Scott's Pumpkin Barn returns for 2025, offering a full month of autumn family fun. Visitors can pick their own pumpkins from both indoor and outdoor patches, explore a themed indoor barn with photo opportunities, and get lost in a maize...

Discover a quintessential autumn experience at Hatter's Farm, offering a vast pumpkin patch with over 75 varieties to choose from. Families can enjoy a range of activities including a haunted maze, hay bale adventures, and unique photo opportunities. Indulge in...

Get ready for a spook-tacular week of Halloween thrills at Adventure Island's Fright Fantastic! From October 25th to 31st, the park comes alive with Halloween characters, trick-or-treating, a treasure hunt, eerie entertainment, and a best-dressed competition. All your favorite rides...

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 night of thrills and chills at the Southend Halloween Parade! This free event transforms the seafront into a spooky spectacle with creepy characters, live music, and spine-tingling street performers. It's a wickedly good time for the...

Get ready for Halloween at the Gardens of Easton Lodge's October Open Day. Families can enjoy a spooky trail, fun games, and a special costume parade with prizes for children. Live music from BSUS will fill the air, alongside local...