Crawley Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

38 family-friendly fall activities in Crawley and nearby.

Crawley has over 45 family-friendly Halloween events, from large farm attractions like Tulleys Farm's Pumpkin Nights to local community gatherings.

Consider events in nearby towns such as Horsham for a Halloween Special Friday Late, or closer to home, explore the Halgloween at Rowfants Trail.

All Family-Friendly Fall Activities Around Crawley

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Tulleys Pumpkin Nights)

Tulleys Pumpkin Nights

Turners Hill Rd

Wander through illuminated displays of over 1.5 million pumpkins.

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Hocus Pocus Halloween Special Friday Late)

Hocus Pocus Halloween Special Friday Late

Horsham 7 mi

Features a Greatest Showman tribute and a spooky Halloween production.

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Halloween at Godstone Farm)

Halloween at Godstone Farm

Godstone 9 mi

Family-friendly half-term Halloween fun, animal encounters, and pumpkin carving in Surrey.

Tulleys Pumpkin Festival

Turners Hill

Features 1.5 million pumpkins and the new Pumpkin Valley attraction.

Chessington Howl'o'ween

Chessington 17 mi

Features theme park rides at dusk, live shows, and scare zones.

Illustration of a red tractor pulling a wooden wagon of small costumed figures past pumpkins and autumn trees near a red barn (Sompting Pumpkins Patch)

Sompting Pumpkins Patch

Sompting 20 mi $

Family-run farm with over 20 varieties of pumpkins and gourds.

Illustration of a miniature carnival at dusk with a glowing ferris wheel, a small carousel, game booths and jack-o'-lanterns (South of England Fireworks Spectacular)

South of England Fireworks Spectacular

Haywards Heath 6 mi $$

Features a musical fireworks show, low-noise display, and monster truck rides.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins on curling vines, with small figures, a wheelbarrow and a farm stand (Garson Farm Pumpkin Parade)

Garson Farm Pumpkin Parade

Esher 19 mi

Circus-themed pumpkin picking event with interactive carnival games and photo displays.

Halloween Half Term Fun 2026

Hever 14 mi

Mad scientist trails, goggle crafting, and interactive Frankenstein shows in the grounds.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins with two small farmers, red wheelbarrows and a farm stand (Wizards and Witches Week at Bocketts Farm)

Wizards and Witches Week at Bocketts Farm

Fetcham 14 mi

Features science and slime shows, reptile encounters, and a pumpkin village.

The Owl Who Stole Halloween

Haywards Heath 7 mi

Follow a garden story trail to reverse a mischievous owl's spell.

Illustration of toy goats, a pony and white ducks among pumpkins and hay in a fenced pen with two costumed children (More House Pumpkin Pickin' Patch)

More House Pumpkin Pickin' Patch

Haywards Heath 10 mi Free

Sussex pumpkin patch featuring highland cows, maize garden, and tractor rides.

Illustration of small clay figures carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles under string lights (The Great Pumpkin Pick at Coakham Farm)

The Great Pumpkin Pick at Coakham Farm

Edenbridge 14 mi $$

Features a spooky maize maze and a pumpkin carving competition tent.

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt™ Halloween Adventure)

We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt™ Halloween Adventure

Petworth 20 mi

Gentle, fright-free Halloween adventure trail designed for young children.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Spooky Halloween Train Ride)

Spooky Halloween Train Ride

Dorking 11 mi

Outdoor vineyard train ride spotting creepy crawlies with an activity passport.

Little Ravers - Halloween

Guildford 19 mi

Kid-friendly daytime Halloween dance party for children under 12 and families.

Autumn Equinox at My Little Farm

Hassocks 14 mi $$

Gather by the fire with farm-grown food, wellbeing sessions, and crafts.

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Halloween Potion Making Children Workshop)

Halloween Potion Making Children Workshop

Stanmer 17 mi $$

Hands-on herbology and potion brewing workshop for children over seven.

Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on an outdoor stage with costumed figures, a ghost, a trophy and a watching crowd (Witching Hour Halloween Party)

Witching Hour Halloween Party

Jarvis Brook 17 mi $

All-ages celebration featuring dancing, a costume contest, and a quiz.

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

Cat Yoga Halloween Special

Brighton 20 mi $$

Gentle yoga and quiet relaxation alongside resident rescue cats.

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Halloween Special Art Workshop)

Halloween Special Art Workshop

Brighton 20 mi $$

Paint Halloween cat masks surrounded by free-roaming rescue cats.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with orange pumpkins, a red wheelbarrow, a wooden farm stand and two scarecrow figures (Little Pumpkins Week at Bocketts Farm)

Little Pumpkins Week at Bocketts Farm

Fetcham 14 mi

Features a spooky stamp trail, Pumpkin Village, and twice-daily discos.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins on curling vines, a red wheelbarrow, and a small wooden farm stand (Pumpkins, Play and Family Adventure at Hobbledown)

Pumpkins, Play and Family Adventure at Hobbledown

Epsom 16 mi

Pumpkin patch and themed photo displays with full adventure park access.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Rogate Pumpkin Patch and SMASH! Event 2026)

Rogate Pumpkin Patch and SMASH! Event 2026

Petersfield 29 mi

Pumpkin picking with spooky themed play areas in South Downs National Park.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday)

Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday

Ascot 30 mi

Jumps racing meets Halloween entertainment and over 20,000 fireworks.

PYO Pumpkins 🗓

Eastbourne 28 mi

Pumpkin patch entry includes access to the entire farm trail.

Tricks & Treats

Westminster 27 mi

Solve spook-splash-tic challenges to become an ocean defender this Halloween.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Family Halloween: Broomstick Making)

Family Halloween: Broomstick Making

Chelsea 26 mi

Craft a custom broomstick using plant materials foraged from the garden.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Family Halloween: Spooky Sensory Play)

Family Halloween: Spooky Sensory Play

Chelsea 26 mi

Messy Halloween sensory play designed for children aged five and under.

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

Halloween Half Term at Nymans

Haywards Heath $$

Free family trail and Halloween activities

Illustration of a glowing path winding through an autumn forest with jack-o'-lanterns, hanging lanterns and floating ghosts (HalGLOWeen at Rowfant Trail)

HalGLOWeen at Rowfant Trail

Rowfant $

UV light reveals glowing Halloween scenes in woodland

G Live Family Fun Day

Guildford 19 mi Free

Free family fun day with creative workshops.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, a scarecrow, a red wheelbarrow, hay and a wooden farm stand (Malice in Lavenderland - Mayfield Secret Lavender Garden)

Malice in Lavenderland - Mayfield Secret Lavender Garden

Epsom 15 mi $

Spooky Wonderland trail with 15 mystery stations and a pumpkin patch.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Family Halloween Silent Disco)

Family Halloween Silent Disco

Dorking 11 mi $$

Silent disco with two music channels and free neon face painting.

Chiddingstone Castle BOO Bash!

Edenbridge 15 mi $$

Halloween takeover with spooky disco and castle trail.

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Suds & Scents: Halloween Soap-Making Workshop for Teens & Parents)

Suds & Scents: Halloween Soap-Making Workshop for Teens & Parents

Guildford 19 mi $$

Create personalized Halloween-themed soaps

Illustration of kids in costumes at a table with pumpkins, bowls of treats, and paper bats and bunting overhead (Guildford Cathedral Family Fun Day)

Guildford Cathedral Family Fun Day

Guildford 20 mi $

Family Fun Day with creative activities at a historic Cathedral.

Illustration of clay skeleton figures in folk outfits by an altar with lit candles, orange marigolds and paper banners (Art Club: Day of the Dead at Brighton Museum)

Art Club: Day of the Dead at Brighton Museum

Brighton 20 mi $

Creative Day of the Dead art workshop for kids

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Illustration of clay figures in costumes and a floating ghost at a Halloween party with a punch bowl and glowing pumpkins

Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 19 Autumn Foraging & Feast Workshop 2026 Crawley

Guided wild edible gathering and outdoor three-course meal on private grounds.

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Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and a black cat among bare trees at twilight

Haunted Experiences

1 of 11 Tulleys Shocktober Fest Turners Hill

Europe's largest scream park with award-winning haunts.

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Illustration of a small character with arms raised on a stage with red curtains, glowing lanterns and a pumpkin audience

Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 14 Shut Up I’m Talking Live - Halloween Special Brighton and Hove

Live Halloween podcast show hosted by Tom Simons and Jack Manifold.

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Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon

Unique & Unusual

1 of 32 The Ghost Tour of Guildford Guildford

Walking tour covering around 20 haunted sites across Guildford.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can we bring our dog to pumpkin patches or fall festivals in Crawley?

Policies split hard: many farms ban pets outright for animal-safety and food rules, while some festivals welcome leashed dogs and even run costume contests for them. Check the venue's FAQ the day before, never assume. If dogs are allowed, bring water, keep them clear of petting zoos and food lines, and be honest about whether crowds plus kids stress your dog.

How does trunk-or-treat work in Crawley and why choose it over door-to-door?

Cars line up in a lot with decorated trunks, and kids walk the loop collecting candy in one contained, well-lit place, usually in a single hour on a posted date before Halloween. It's ideal for toddlers, wheelchairs, wagons, and nervous first-timers, with no traffic or dark porches. Arrive at the start time, because popular trunks run out of candy fast.

What's the smartest arrival plan for a busy farm weekend near Crawley?

Arrive at opening: parking is close, animals are active, and the photo spots are empty. Do the far activities first, maze, hayride, picking field, then work back toward the food and playground as crowds build. Leaving by early afternoon means missing both the entry line and the exit-lane crawl. Buy timed tickets online where offered; some farms cap capacity on peak Saturdays.

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