Bristol Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

34 family-friendly fall activities in Bristol and nearby

Halloween Sip & Paint Workshop

Fri, Oct 30

Clifton $$

Step-by-step artist-led canvas painting paired with a glass of Prosecco.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, a scarecrow, a wheelbarrow, a fence and a red barn at sunset (Pumpkin Patch Nights at Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park)

Pumpkin Patch Nights at Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park

Oct 9 – Oct 31

Keynsham 5 mi

Nighttime illuminated pumpkin patch with fire shows, live music, and street food.

Halloween at The Grand Pier

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Weston 19 mi

Family Halloween fun featuring rides, face painting, and the Witches Grotto.

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Pumpkinfest: Poo At The Zoo 2!

Sep 19 – Nov 1

Axbridge 7 mi

Free-entry pumpkin patch with over 30 varieties plus a dung detective trail.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Calan Gaeaf at Tredegar House)

Calan Gaeaf at Tredegar House

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Newport 20 mi

Celebrate Welsh folklore and Halloween traditions during October half term.

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American Halloween Half Term

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Claverton Down 13 mi

Classic American Halloween festivities with interactive trails, trick-or-treating, and storytelling.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Ocean Adventurers Halloween Spooktacular Party)

Ocean Adventurers Halloween Spooktacular Party

Sat, Oct 31

Cheddar 15 mi Free

Spooky disco, family games, and live music with free entry.

Halloween at the Castle

Oct 25 – Oct 28

Berkeley 17 mi

Family Halloween activities and Tudor characters inside historic Berkeley Castle.

Bath Pumpkin Patch

Oct 3 – Oct 31

Bath 9 mi Free

Pumpkin picking, hayrides, pumpkin painting, and seasonal autumn treats.

Illustration of a giant pumpkin on a stand in a grassy field near striped booths with small figures and pumpkins (Farrington's Pumpkin Picking Festival 2026)

Farrington's Pumpkin Picking Festival 2026

Oct 10 – Oct 31

Farrington Gurney 11 mi

Over 50 varieties of farm-grown pumpkins across 20 acres.

Pumpkins After Dark

Sat, Oct 24

Bath 9 mi $

Nighttime pumpkin picking with live music, carving, and bar service.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Halloween Family Fun Day at The Helicopter Museum)

Halloween Family Fun Day at The Helicopter Museum

Sun, Oct 25

Weston 16 mi

Spooky helicopter fun featuring giant bubble shows and a haunted graveyard.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, a scarecrow, a red wheelbarrow, hay and a wooden farm stand (October Half Term at Somerset Rural Life Museum)

October Half Term at Somerset Rural Life Museum

Oct 24 – Oct 31

Glastonbury 22 mi

Hands-on family crafts, farmyard animals, and a daily pumpkin trail.

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Halloween Workshops at Willsbridge Mill)

Halloween Workshops at Willsbridge Mill

Oct 26 – Oct 29

Willsbridge $

Spooky slime making and illuminated recycled crafts for children.

Not Now Bernard

Sep 26 – Oct 4

Bath 11 mi

Physical theatre adaptation featuring live music and an enormous purple monster.

Illustration of clay characters in Halloween costumes on a stage with a golden trophy, a ghost and an audience (Halloween Party with Rumi & Wednesday)

Halloween Party with Rumi & Wednesday

Sat, Oct 24

Hanham $

Children's costume disco featuring performances, games, and bubbles.

Banwell FC's Night of Spooks & Sparks

Fri, Oct 30

Banwell 15 mi $

Family evening with a bonfire, fireworks, bouncy castles, and costume prizes.

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Monstrous Myths of the Roman Baths

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Caerleon 19 mi

Follow tracks through the historic ruins to uncover hiding mythical creatures.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Gods, Heroes, & Monsters: Become a Hero!)

Gods, Heroes, & Monsters: Become a Hero!

Oct 26 – Oct 30

Caerleon 19 mi

Tackle an obstacle course and test your ancient fighting skills.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Halloween Mini Golf After Dark: Glow Golf 2026)

Halloween Mini Golf After Dark: Glow Golf 2026

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Newport 20 mi $$

Non-scary nighttime mini golf featuring glowing lights and festive Halloween effects.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Pumpkin Carving at the Dean Heritage Centre)

Pumpkin Carving at the Dean Heritage Centre

Oct 24 – Oct 31

Soudley 24 mi

Pick and carve your own jack-o'-lantern to take home.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Creative Family Drop In – Halloween Glow Jars)

Creative Family Drop In – Halloween Glow Jars

Thu, Oct 29

Bath 11 mi

Craft your own spooky Halloween glow jar at the museum.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles and scattered seeds on a wooden table under string lights at dusk (Pumpkin Painting with Beth & Jess)

Pumpkin Painting with Beth & Jess

Fri, Oct 2

Newport 20 mi $$

Paint a keepsake ceramic pumpkin with artist guidance and provided supplies.

Make Your Own Halloween Bats

Wed, Oct 28

Soudley 24 mi

Children create their own take-home bat decorations during spooky half-term crafting.

Halloween Disco

Sat, Oct 31

Emersons Green 6 mi $

Family-friendly Halloween dance party hosted by Party Peeps.

Illustration of small purple clay characters carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles and seeds (Mini Pumpkin Decorating at Chepstow Castle)

Mini Pumpkin Decorating at Chepstow Castle

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Chepstow 14 mi

Pick a pumpkin from the castle prison and decorate it without carving.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Caerphilly Castle Halloween Quest)

Caerphilly Castle Halloween Quest

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Caerphilly 28 mi

Features a chilling children's quest with a surprise prize.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Spooky Spider Hunt at The Roman Baths)

Spooky Spider Hunt at The Roman Baths

Bath 11 mi $$

Spooky Spider Hunt within the ancient Roman Baths

The Ghost Train Glow Party

Shepton Mallet 21 mi $$

Ghost Train ride combined with a neon glow party.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins on curling vines, with small figures, a wheelbarrow and a farm stand (Avon Valley Pumpkin Patch)

Avon Valley Pumpkin Patch

Keynsham $$

Home-grown pumpkin patch with 36 years of experience.

Illustration of a young guide holding a lantern on a cobblestone street with ghosts in house windows under a full moon (Chepstow Castle Halloween Trail)

Chepstow Castle Halloween Trail

Chepstow 14 mi $$

Halloween trail at the oldest post-Roman stone castle in the UK.

Puxton Park Spooktacular Supper

Hewish 14 mi $

Spooktacular Halloween party with buffet and soft play access

Hallowfest

Easter Compton 10 mi $$

Family-friendly Halloween celebration with immersive story rooms and foam parties.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (It's a Hoot! at Avon Valley Railway)

It's a Hoot! at Avon Valley Railway

Bitton 5 mi $

Steam train ride with magic and birds of prey.

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

thru1Nov Pumpkinfest: Poo At The Zoo 2!Axbridge

thru31Oct Bath Pumpkin PatchBath

thru31Oct Pumpkin Patch Nights at Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife ParkKeynsham

thru31Oct Farrington's Pumpkin Picking Festival 2026Farrington Gurney

Other Halloween categories in Bristol

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BristolHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties18 parties & tastings

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BristolHaunted Experiences12 haunted attractions

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BristolHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment16 shows & screenings

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BristolUnique Halloween Events20 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities in Bristol

Bristol gears up for Halloween with events spanning the region. For a grand spectacle, consider the Spooky Spectacular Fireworks at Bath Racecourse. If you're looking for something closer to the city center, the Bristol Zoo Project Halloween Trail offers a local adventure.

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34 family-friendly fall activities in Bristol and nearby

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

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