Christchurch Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

Poole 13 mi

Family-focused, non-scary Halloween activities during October half term.

Illustration of a guide with a lantern on a cobblestone quay beside a boat of friendly ghosts under a full moon at dusk (Halloween Half-Term at Carisbrooke Castle)

Halloween Half-Term at Carisbrooke Castle

Oct 17 – Nov 1

Newport 21 mi

Family Halloween celebration featuring spooky games, storytelling, and daily costume contests.

Illustration of striped market booths and pumpkin displays on a street with small clay figures under orange autumn trees (31 Days of Halloween at Away Resorts 2026)

31 Days of Halloween at Away Resorts 2026

Fordingbridge 13 mi

Features the illuminated Forest of Light and The Enchanted Cauldron outdoor experience.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Lyndhurst Scarecrow Trail)

Lyndhurst Scarecrow Trail

Oct 10 – Oct 11

Lyndhurst 13 mi

Hunt down 84 scarecrows across Lyndhurst with a family barn dance.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins on curling vines, with small figures, a wheelbarrow and a farm stand (Witches, Wands & Whistles)

Witches, Wands & Whistles

Oct 17 – Oct 31

Havenstreet 25 mi

Free-entry Halloween festival featuring magic shows, circus workshops, and pumpkin picking.

Witchville at Picking Patch

Oct 3 – Oct 31

Ringwood 13 mi

Halloween village with pumpkin picking, train rides, and a maize maze.

Illustration of a small Ferris wheel, striped tents and a decorated booth with pumpkins on a grassy fairground in autumn (Pumpkins in the Park 2026)

Pumpkins in the Park 2026

Oct 17 – Oct 18

Netley 21 mi $$

Features giant pumpkin displays, chainsaw woodcarving, and birds of prey.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Russell-Cotes Museum Half Term Activities)

Russell-Cotes Museum Half Term Activities

Bournemouth

Ghost hunt in the historic house with garden trails and crafts.

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

Halloween Pumpkin Trail

Beaulieu 15 mi Free

Free garden pumpkin hunt with secret letters and sweet treats.

Illustration of clay characters in Halloween costumes on a stage with a golden trophy, a ghost and an audience (Tops Pokesdown's Spooktacular Halloween Party)

Tops Pokesdown's Spooktacular Halloween Party

Boscombe Free

Nursery Halloween disco featuring games, refreshments, and fancy dress.

Illustration of an older person handing out candy to costumed children on a glowing neighborhood porch at dusk (Spooky Spoon Family Cooking Session)

Spooky Spoon Family Cooking Session

Tue, Oct 27

Bournemouth 6 mi $

Family cooking workshop making spooky tortilla pizzas and fruit skewers.

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Art for All: Spooky Portraits! (5yrs+))

Art for All: Spooky Portraits! (5yrs+)

Wed, Oct 28

Print your own spooky self-portrait with lift-the-flap twists.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Halloween Half Term Crafts)

Halloween Half Term Crafts

Oct 27 – Oct 29

Southampton 24 mi

Hands-on Halloween crafting sessions for accompanied children aged five and up.

Illustration of smiling ghost figures and a small costumed child beside pumpkins and paint cups on a wooden table (Halloween Slime Making Workshop)

Halloween Slime Making Workshop

Oct 29 – Oct 30

Eastleigh 25 mi

Hands-on spooky slime creation with custom colours and textures.

Wizard School (6yrs+)

Mon, Oct 26

Craft a magic wand and search for magical characters in the garden.

Hands on History: Frightening Folklore

Interactive family history session exploring local folklore, mythical creatures, and crafts.

Illustration of small purple clay characters carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles and seeds (Art for All: Clay Pumpkins Workshop)

Art for All: Clay Pumpkins Workshop

Create your own unique pumpkin using clay, powder paint, and accessories.

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (Children's Theatre Trail Autumn 2026)

Children's Theatre Trail Autumn 2026

Sep 12 – Nov 21

An interactive behind-the-scenes adventure exclusively for children aged 7 to 11.

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Toddler Time: Silly Spiders!)

Toddler Time: Silly Spiders!

Storytelling and spider-crafting session led by artist Celia Ford.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Southampton Culture Club for Kids – Spooky Autumn!)

Southampton Culture Club for Kids – Spooky Autumn!

Oct 26 – Oct 28

Creative autumn half-term workshop for children aged 6½ to 12.

Illustration of kids in costumes at a table with pumpkins, bowls of treats, and paper bats and bunting overhead (Art for All: Bats on Bags Printing Workshop!)

Art for All: Bats on Bags Printing Workshop!

Mon, Oct 26

Decorate your own Halloween trick-or-treat tote bag with bat prints.

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (Pumpkin Carving 2026 at The Point)

Pumpkin Carving 2026 at The Point

Oct 27 – Oct 28

Eastleigh 25 mi

Create a custom spooky Halloween pumpkin to take home and illuminate.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Halloween Fun at Fort Nelson)

Halloween Fun at Fort Nelson

Fareham 30 mi Free

Free mystery monster trail and Halloween family activities at Fort Nelson.

Illustration of a winding path through autumn trees with glowing lanterns and carved pumpkins in purple evening light (Shanklin Chine Halloween Spooktacular)

Shanklin Chine Halloween Spooktacular

Oct 9 – Nov 1

Shanklin 27 mi

Family-friendly Halloween trail through a historic gorge day and night.

Illustration of small clay figures carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles under string lights (Wild Autumn at Marwell Zoo)

Wild Autumn at Marwell Zoo

Winchester 28 mi

Seasonal sweet treats and warming drinks including pumpkin spiced lattes.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Fareham Halloween Roller Disco)

Fareham Halloween Roller Disco

Sat, Oct 31

Fareham 27 mi $$

Family roller disco featuring a resident DJ, lights, and lasers.

Illustration of a candlelit Halloween dinner table with small pumpkins, a friendly ghost and two witch costumed figures (Halloween Children's Afternoon Tea)

Halloween Children's Afternoon Tea

Fri, Oct 30

Fareham 25 mi $$

Afternoon tea with treats and spooky cookie decorating

Under 12s Halloween Disco

Sat, Oct 31

Portsmouth 30 mi

Haunted ballroom dance floor with music, games, and costume prizes.

Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (Halloween Crafts at Fareham Library)

Halloween Crafts at Fareham Library