Cowes Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

Fareham 10 mi Free

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

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 5 mi

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

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 11 mi

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

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 14 mi

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

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 8 mi $$

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

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 16 mi

Seasonal sweet treats and warming drinks including pumpkin spiced lattes.

Spooky Staunton Outdoor Trail

Havant 16 mi

Solve woodland clues to break the curse on this family trail.

Witchville at Picking Patch

Oct 3 – Oct 31

Ringwood 24 mi

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

Fareham Halloween Roller Disco

Sat, Oct 31

Fareham 8 mi $$

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

Illustration of striped booths with pumpkins and costumed figures on a town street with orange autumn trees (BaseCamp 2.0 Throwdown: Autumn Edition)

BaseCamp 2.0 Throwdown: Autumn Edition

Sun, Oct 4

Portsmouth 14 mi $$

Six-station partner fitness throwdown featuring ice baths and live DJ music.

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 8 mi Free

Free garden pumpkin hunt with secret letters and sweet treats.

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 8 mi $$

Afternoon tea with treats and spooky cookie decorating

Under 12s Halloween Disco

Sat, Oct 31

Portsmouth 9 mi

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

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and 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 12 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 15 mi

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

Halloween Trail (2026)

Sat, Oct 31

Bransgore 19 mi

Spooky activity trail featuring eerie challenges, climbing, and caving.

Halloween Crafts at Fareham Library

Fareham 8 mi

A morning of creative Halloween crafting for children.

Meet Our Tudor Crew

Oct 26 – Oct 30

Portsmouth 9 mi $$

Meet costumed Tudor sailors and learn about life on Henry VIII's ship.

Wizard School (6yrs+)

Mon, Oct 26

Southampton 10 mi

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

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Hands on History: Frightening Folklore)

Hands on History: Frightening Folklore

Southampton 10 mi

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

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: 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.

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 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 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