Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Chorley 2026

51 family-friendly fall activities near Chorley

Illustration of costumed children and a cat walking a leafy sidewalk past glowing jack-o'-lanterns and cozy houses at dusk (Aintree Halloween Family Day)

Aintree Halloween Family Day

Sun, Oct 25

Liverpool 18 mi

Jump racing paired with Halloween crafts, circus skills, and tribute entertainment.

Wigan Pumpkin Patch Express

Oct 17 – Oct 25

Wigan 10 mi

Take a train ride out to select and purchase pumpkins.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with orange pumpkins, a red wheelbarrow, a wooden farm stand and two scarecrow figures (Grange Farm Lowton Pumpkin Festival)

Grange Farm Lowton Pumpkin Festival

Oct 10 – Oct 30

Lowton 13 mi

Autumn pumpkin festival featuring live daily shows, country music, and farm animals.

Halloween at Knowsley Safari

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Prescot 17 mi

Spooky half-term trail across the Foot Safari with interactive challenges and crafts.

The Pumpkin Patch - Cockfields

Oct 3 – Oct 31

Ashton 25 mi

Voted Greater Manchester's Greatest Pumpkin Patch at the Trick or Treat Awards

Halloweenville

Oct 2 – Nov 1

Culcheth, Warrington 15 mi

Immersive family Halloween storybook quest around the woods and lakes.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, a scarecrow, a wheelbarrow, a fence and a red barn at sunset (Farmer Ted's Pumpkin Festival)

Farmer Ted's Pumpkin Festival

Oct 2 – Nov 1

Downholland 16 mi

Pumpkin displays, animatronic dinosaurs, a maize maze, and spooky activities.

Brick or Treat

Sep 26 – Nov 1

Manchester 18 mi

Build activities, glow-in-the-dark workshops, and a 4D monster movie.

PumpkinFest Liverpool

Sat, Oct 24

Liverpool 22 mi

Meet six legendary guardians and build a decorated pumpkin family.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Pumpkin Carving at Brockholes)

Pumpkin Carving at Brockholes

Oct 24 – Oct 31

Preston 7 mi

Pick and carve a pumpkin indoors on the floating visitor village.

Illustration of a small witch and a ghost performing on a theatre stage with a pumpkin, red curtains and a seated audience (The Wizarding Adventure on East Lancashire Railway)

The Wizarding Adventure on East Lancashire Railway

Oct 29 – Oct 30

Bury 14 mi

Interactive magical steam train adventure featuring quirky professors and mythical creatures.

Illustration of striped market booths and pumpkin displays on a street with small clay figures under orange autumn trees (Downham Village Hall Bonfire & Firework Display 2026)

Downham Village Hall Bonfire & Firework Display 2026

Thu, Nov 5

Downham 18 mi $$

Annual community bonfire and fireworks display featuring food and mulled wine.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins on curling vines, a red wheelbarrow, and a small wooden farm stand (Smithills Open Farm Halloween Special)

Smithills Open Farm Halloween Special

Oct 24 – Oct 31

Bolton 8 mi

Features a spooky sweet hunt and children's fancy dress competition.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins on curling vines, with small figures, a wheelbarrow and a farm stand (Roby Mill Pumpkin Patch 2026)

Roby Mill Pumpkin Patch 2026

Oct 10 – Oct 31

Up Holland 8 mi Free

Pick thousands of pumpkins and gourds on a family-run farm.

Halloween Pumpkin Fest

Oct 26 – Oct 30

Blackburn 8 mi

Pumpkin picking and spooky room hunts at Lancashire's haunted hall.

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (Little Scare-lings - Witches, Wizards and Wicked Treats)

Little Scare-lings - Witches, Wizards and Wicked Treats

Oct 24 – Oct 31

Preston 11 mi

Spooky family tea party featuring potion making and glow-in-the-dark slime.

Pumpkin Patch

Oct 10 – Oct 31

Glazebury 13 mi

Pick homegrown pumpkins fresh from the field with friendly Halloween props.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Halloween Fun at RHS Garden Bridgewater)

Halloween Fun at RHS Garden Bridgewater

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Worsley 14 mi

Explore spooky plant trails, animal scarecrows, and creepy crawly encounters.

Cosy Pumpkin Carving

Oct 25 – Oct 27

Liverpool 22 mi

Spooky storytelling and pumpkin picking inside a twinkling heated garden tent.

High Legh Pumpkin Patch

Oct 3 – Oct 31

High Legh 21 mi Free

Family-run four-acre patch with over 22,000 pumpkins and 25 varieties.

Spooky Trains

Oct 28 – Nov 1

Preston 9 mi

Spooky train rides and museum exploration with friendly frights and characters.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Halloween at Storybarn)

Halloween at Storybarn

Oct 26 – Oct 30

Liverpool 22 mi

Ghostly games, spooky crafts, and Halloween storytelling for children.

Halloween Fun at Gameface

Oct 12 – Oct 31

Manchester 20 mi

Ten competitive interactive games and an outdoor trail in Manchester.

Pumpkin Smashing (1st Nov)

Sun, Nov 1

Ashton 25 mi

Help smash leftover pumpkins alongside farm play areas and animal encounters.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Air Nation Happy Halloween Event)

Air Nation Happy Halloween Event

Oct 30 – Oct 31

Saint Helens 14 mi

Spooky bouncing, clue hunt, and trick-or-treat games with prizes.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Spooky Stories for Little Monsters)

Spooky Stories for Little Monsters

Thu, Oct 29

Runcorn 21 mi

Spooktacular storytelling in the Undercroft with sweet treats for costumes.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Grumpy Pumpkins Halloween Trail)

Grumpy Pumpkins Halloween Trail

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Runcorn 21 mi

Find ten hidden pumpkins and solve a witch's waking spell.

Illustration of clay characters in Halloween costumes on a stage with a golden trophy, a ghost and an audience (Halloween 2026 at The Village On The Green)

Halloween 2026 at The Village On The Green

Sat, Oct 31

Aspull 6 mi $

Family Halloween party featuring character meet-and-greets, a DJ, and costume contest.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Halloween Critters Guided Walk - Sun 25 October)

Halloween Critters Guided Walk - Sun 25 October

Sun, Oct 25

Preston 7 mi Free

Gentle family walk searching for bugs and spiders across Brockholes.

Trick and Treat Circus

Thu, Oct 29

Darwen 7 mi

A scare-free Halloween show combining pantomime comedy with circus thrills.

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

Ceramic Pumpkin Painting Workshop

Sun, Oct 4

Tarleton 9 mi $$$

Paint and personalise a set of two ceramic pumpkins.

Halloween Disco Dragon Care

Fri, Oct 16

Bolton 10 mi $$

Inclusive Halloween disco with food and drinks for teens with SEN.

Illustration of an older person handing out candy to costumed children on a glowing neighborhood porch at dusk (Hall Carr Halloween Trick or Treat)

Hall Carr Halloween Trick or Treat

Sat, Oct 31

Rossendale 14 mi Free

Garden and home walkthrough fundraising for the Alzheimer's Society UK.

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Pumpkin Painting Paint and Sip)

Pumpkin Painting Paint and Sip

Thu, Oct 29

Newton 15 mi $$

Includes a pumpkin, painting supplies, welcome drink, and artist guidance.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Children's Halloween Craft Day)

Children's Halloween Craft Day

Sun, Oct 25

Worsley 15 mi $

Teacher-led spooky art workshop with all craft materials and cleanup provided.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Mini Farmers Club - Harvest Time)

Mini Farmers Club - Harvest Time

Sep 11 – Oct 16

Blackpool 16 mi

Hands-on seasonal farming adventures and animal care for little ones.

Illustration of smiling ghost figures and a small costumed child beside pumpkins and paint cups on a wooden table (Creepy Crawly Halloween Experience at Flixton House)

Creepy Crawly Halloween Experience at Flixton House

Fri, Oct 30

Urmston 18 mi $$

Interactive hour-long animal encounter featuring bugs and curious creatures.

Illustration of two small ghosts and a witch with a black cat carrying pumpkin buckets on a street of cozy houses at dusk (Halloween Macaron Decorating Workshop)

Halloween Macaron Decorating Workshop

Fri, Oct 30

Urmston 18 mi $

Decorate and take home eight Halloween-themed macarons.

Halloween Disco - Dragon Care

Sat, Oct 17

Haulgh 10 mi $

Dancing and dragon care activities 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 (Sip & Paint Pumpkins)

Sip & Paint Pumpkins

Wed, Oct 7

Urmston 18 mi $$

Paint clay pumpkin casts while ordering food and drinks from the bar.

Illustration of small purple clay characters carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles and seeds (Pumpkin Painting Workshop)

Pumpkin Painting Workshop

Fri, Oct 9

Southport 15 mi

Paint a ceramic pumpkin and design an autumn tablescape with a cocktail.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (THE SECRET PUMPKIN PATCH)

THE SECRET PUMPKIN PATCH

Oct 3 – Nov 1

Knutsford 28 mi Free

Pick homegrown pumpkins with pink wheelbarrows in a hidden cornfield patch.

Blakemere Halloween Trail

Northwich 29 mi

Halloween clue trail with rewards for children aged 3 to 10.

Family Pumpkin Carving @G1

Wed, Oct 28

Marsden 30 mi

Spooky pumpkin design and carving workshop for families with materials provided.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Monster Eggs Cups - Family Halloween Workshop)

Monster Eggs Cups - Family Halloween Workshop

Sat, Sep 19

Marsden 30 mi

Sculpt and paint individual ceramic monster egg cups from clay.

Villains Unleashed

Bolton 10 mi $$

Villains host a Halloween party with songs and dances.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Family Halloween Party at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort)

Family Halloween Party at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort

Burnley 19 mi $$

Interactive family event with a children's entertainer and magic show.

Illustration of a fall festival in a town square with a red roofed gazebo, striped booths, pumpkins and orange trees (Kenyon Hall Farm Pumpkin Festival)

Kenyon Hall Farm Pumpkin Festival

Croft 14 mi $

Vast pumpkin patch with over 20,000 pumpkins.

Wild Magic at Mere Sands Wood

Ormskirk 8 mi $

Create magical woodland crafts and potions.

Illustration of tiny clay musicians playing on a hay stage among pumpkins, bunting and striped booths in autumn (Mrs Dowsons Pumpkin Festival & Pumpkin Nights)

Mrs Dowsons Pumpkin Festival & Pumpkin Nights

Blackburn 10 mi $$

3-acre pumpkin patch with 12+ varieties and adult-only 'Pumpkin Nights'.

Illustration of small clay figures carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles under string lights (Pumpkin Painting Workshop at Artisan)

Pumpkin Painting Workshop at Artisan

Whalley 15 mi $$

Personalized pumpkin painting workshop

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 23–25

Fri23Oct Wigan Pumpkin Patch ExpressWigan

Sat24Oct Halloween at Knowsley SafariPrescot

Sat24Oct PumpkinFest LiverpoolLiverpool

Sat24Oct Pumpkin Carving at BrockholesPreston

Sat24Oct Smithills Open Farm Halloween SpecialBolton

Sat24Oct Little Scare-lings - Witches, Wizards and Wicked TreatsPreston

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Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with a ghost above string lights, two witches by a table, and glowing pumpkins

ChorleyHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties11 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, pumpkins and a black cat under a big pale moon

ChorleyHaunted Experiences21 haunted attractions

Illustration of a small ghost and a jack-o'-lantern performing on a stage with red curtains, watched by a crowd at dusk

ChorleyHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment12 shows & screenings

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

ChorleyUnique Halloween Events25 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities near Chorley

Chorley has over forty family-friendly Halloween events planned. For those wanting to venture a bit further, the Trafford Centre offers a major attraction, while Bents Garden Centre provides a free show closer to home. The following listings detail numerous ways to celebrate, from pumpkin patches to themed parties, across Chorley and surrounding areas like Ormskirk and Bolton.

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