Brighton Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

30 family-friendly fall activities in Brighton and nearby.

For a big day out with guaranteed shrieks, Drusillas Park hosts its Halloween Shriek Week. If a more relaxed, free experience is desired, consider the Pumpkin Patch and Farmyard Friends at Prittlewell Priory.

Brighton and surrounding towns offer numerous Halloween activities for families. From farm-based pumpkin picking and farmyard fun to castle quests and themed park days, there are various ticketed and free events to explore.

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 15 Brighton 16+ Halloween Rave Brighton

A 16-plus drum and bass Halloween rave headlined by Sota.

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 11 Haunted Happenings: A Ghost Tour for Young People Brighton

Historic ghost tour designed especially for teenagers aged 13 to 16.

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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 6 Hammer Horror – An Evening of Kate Bush's Spooky Songs and Other Classics Brighton

Kate Bush tribute featuring Lisa Abbott and a 10-piece band.

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Unique & Unusual

1 of 16 Dance Autumn: Rosaria Guided Silent Disco Brighton

Sunset silent disco session on wet sand led by Rosaria Gracia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do we keep a farm visit near Brighton from blowing the budget?

Decide before arrival: one wristband bundle or two single activities per kid, one pumpkin each with a size cap, and one treat. Eat lunch beforehand, bring your own water, and set the souvenir answer to no in the car. Weekday and season-opening discounts are common, and the free stuff, animals, hay mountains, and photo spots, is what kids remember anyway.

Should we choose daytime or evening family Halloween events in Brighton?

Under 6, daytime wins: naps hold, nothing lurks, and temperatures cooperate. Ages 6-10 love early-evening events, costume parades, family light shows, and glow mazes, that end by 8. Save true nighttime events for tweens. A good compromise is the golden-hour arrival: daytime activities first, then a short after-dark finale like a lit hayride before the meltdown window opens.

What age can kids handle a corn maze in Brighton on their own?

Most farms let tweens 10-12 run the family maze solo if adults wait at the exit; give them a phone, a photo of the maze map, and a 30-minute check-in rule. Under-10s stay with adults, since identical corn rows disorient fast. Flagship mazes with bridges and checkpoints are better for solo tweens than flat mazes, because staff can spot and redirect wanderers.

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