Dunstable Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

39 family-friendly fall activities in Dunstable and nearby

Boo at the Zoo Halloween

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Dunstable

Discover poisonous and venomous wildlife alongside ghost tours and Halloween trails.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles and scattered seeds on a wooden table under string lights at dusk (Spook-Fest at Aldenham Country Park)

Spook-Fest at Aldenham Country Park

Oct 10 – Oct 31

Radlett 19 mi

Family-friendly Halloween farm fun with a pumpkin hunt and scarecrows.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (High Wycombe Halloween Fireworks Night)

High Wycombe Halloween Fireworks Night

Sat, Oct 31

High Wycombe 20 mi

Halloween fireworks display with fairground rides, food vendors, and a bar.

Illustration of two tiny costumed figures near a flag among tall golden cornstalks, with small farm houses and pumpkins (Freaky Fun Fest at Mead Open Farm)

Freaky Fun Fest at Mead Open Farm

Oct 24 – Oct 31

Billington

Features a big top circus, two undercover haunts, and pumpkin picking.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Pre-School Pumpkin Patch)

Pre-School Pumpkin Patch

Oct 12 – Oct 22

St Albans 16 mi

Weekday pumpkin picking, Peter Rabbit shows, and farmyard play for pre-schoolers.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Early Autumn Programme)

Early Autumn Programme

Sep 21 – Oct 9

St Albans 16 mi

Peter Rabbit shows, funfair rides, adventure play, and farmyard animals.

Pumpkin Festival

Oct 10 – Oct 31

St Albans 16 mi

Includes pumpkin picking, a Halloween maze, and Peter Rabbit character shows.

Pumpkin Family Nights

Oct 10 – Oct 24

High Wycombe 22 mi

All fun, no scare evening pumpkin picking, fire shows, and play.

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (Pumpkin Patch at Hat Gardens)

Pumpkin Patch at Hat Gardens

Wed, Oct 28

Luton Free

Pocket park pumpkin patch with free pumpkins for kids

Illustration of a corn maze path with tall golden cornstalks, small costumed figures, a flag, pumpkins and a red barn (Halloween at Lewis of London Ice Cream Farm)

Halloween at Lewis of London Ice Cream Farm

Oct 10 – Oct 31

Barnet 20 mi

Pumpkin picking, spooky trails, and seasonal ice cream on the farm.

Pumpkin Valley

Oct 23 – Nov 1

Broxbourne 22 mi

Autumn wonderland featuring a pumpkin trail, giant displays, and roaming scarecrows.

Illustration of kids in costumes at a table with pumpkins, bowls of treats, and paper bats and bunting overhead (Twits and Tricks Weekend Storytelling at The Roald Dahl Museum)

Twits and Tricks Weekend Storytelling at The Roald Dahl Museum

Oct 22 – Nov 1

Great Missenden 15 mi

Interactive storytelling featuring noises and actions from Roald Dahl's mischievous books.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Spooky Storytelling on the Steps)

Spooky Storytelling on the Steps

Fri, Oct 30

Luton Free

Halloween tales, ghoulish games, and dancing with spooky puppets.

Illustration of two costumed figures in a festive autumn street at dusk with pumpkins, string lights and a glowing bonfire (Oaklands Harvest Festival)

Oaklands Harvest Festival

Sat, Oct 3

St Albans 13 mi $

Features tractor rides, a scarecrow walk, and college zoo access.

Illustration of toy goats, a pony and white ducks among pumpkins and hay in a fenced pen with two costumed children (Halloween Half Term at Kew Little Pigs Farm)

Halloween Half Term at Kew Little Pigs Farm

Oct 24 – Oct 30

Amersham 15 mi $$

Pet and groom miniature pigs alongside a Halloween-themed trail.

Illustration of two costumed trick or treaters with candy buckets on a dusk street of glowing houses and carved pumpkins (Spooktastic! Family Halloween Extravaganza)

Spooktastic! Family Halloween Extravaganza

Sat, Oct 31

Borehamwood 19 mi $$

Indoor family Halloween celebration with animal encounters, mazes, and trick-or-treating.

Illustration of clay figures shopping at striped market stalls piled with orange pumpkins under autumn trees and bunting (Autumn Wellness Pop-Up at Patch High Wycombe)

Autumn Wellness Pop-Up at Patch High Wycombe

Sun, Oct 18

High Wycombe 20 mi $

Holistic community gathering featuring over 30 exhibitors, talks, and wellness treatments.

Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on a small stage with a pumpkin, robot, witch, ghosts, trophy and audience (Dame Dolly's Spooktacular Show)

Dame Dolly's Spooktacular Show

Thu, Oct 29

Luton

Halloween pirate performance starring Dame Dolly.

LeeAnna's Wish Halloween Disco

Fri, Oct 30

St Albans 13 mi $

An in-person seasonal dance celebration hosted by LeeAnna's Wish.

Spooky Bingo

Fri, Oct 30

Aylesbury 13 mi $

Bingo and Halloween games in aid of WheelPower.

SPACE Halloween Party

Tue, Oct 27

Woolmer Green 15 mi $

Half-term celebration with cake decorating, crafts, sensory activities, and games.

Illustration of a small pumpkin-filled pen where a child in a pink hat feeds a goat, bunnies, and ducks (Halloween Extravaganza at Kew Little Pigs Farm)

Halloween Extravaganza at Kew Little Pigs Farm

Oct 31 – Nov 1

Amersham 15 mi $$

Meet and groom miniature pigs along a themed farm trail.

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

Halloween Kids Craft Workshop at Market Place

Oct 27 – Oct 31

Harrow 22 mi

Hands-on crafts and pumpkin painting for ages three and up.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Halloween Cooking and Art Camp)

Halloween Cooking and Art Camp

Tue, Oct 27

Harpenden 12 mi

October holiday cooking and art workshop designed for kids.

Illustration of two friendly ghosts in a cozy puzzle room with a wooden desk, bookshelves, a tall clock and small pumpkins (Halloween at Boo-letchley Park)

Halloween at Boo-letchley Park

Oct 26 – Oct 31

Milton Keynes 12 mi

Solve codes and ciphers across the site to uncover a mystery thief.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Pumpkin Farm Festival at Wappenham Farm)

Pumpkin Farm Festival at Wappenham Farm

Oct 10 – Oct 31

Towcester 29 mi

Explore a pumpkin patch, corn maze, and 3D spooky trail.

DTCC Fireworks Night

Totternhoe $$

Annual fireworks display with live DJ entertainment.

Halloween: After Dark at Dunstable Downs

Whipsnade $

Dragon-themed trail and spooky stories after dark

Halloween-tastic

Stevenage 14 mi Free

Stevenage's biggest Halloween celebration with multiple activities

Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on a stage with a ghost, witch, robot and golden trophies (Halloween Spooktacular at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre)

Halloween Spooktacular at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Quainton 17 mi $$

Interactive play and steam train ride with Dracula

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Spooky Halloween at Woburn Safari Park)

Spooky Halloween at Woburn Safari Park

Woburn 8 mi $$

Family-friendly Halloween fun with animal enrichment.

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

Knebworth House Halloween Adventure

Stevenage 13 mi $$

Family-friendly Halloween games and activities in Knebworth Gardens

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

Halloween Fun at Thrift Farm

Whaddon 14 mi $$

Free homegrown pumpkin for every paying child

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Witches & Wizards Week at Hatfield Park)

Witches & Wizards Week at Hatfield Park

Hatfield 16 mi $$

Spooky Haunted Forest walk with magical and ghostly surprises.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Raver Tots Halloween Party Milton Keynes)

Raver Tots Halloween Party Milton Keynes

Wolverton 18 mi $$

Award-winning family dance party with top dance music acts.

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (Creepy Critters by Zoolab at Waddesdon Manor)

Creepy Critters by Zoolab at Waddesdon Manor

Aylesbury 18 mi $$

Interactive exotic animal encounters with a Halloween twist

Illustration of a clay kid in cat ears at a craft table with ghosts, pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Halloween Half Term Drop In Session At The Wildlife Garden)

Halloween Half Term Drop In Session At The Wildlife Garden

St Albans 12 mi Free

Meet Willoughby, the giant willow hedgehog sculpture.

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

Bletchley Park October Half Term Fun

Milton Keynes 12 mi $$

Interactive family activities and tours at a historic WWII site.

Trick & Treat Circus

Letchworth Garden City 14 mi $$

A one-hour spooktacular with magic and treats.

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

Fri16Oct Pumpkin Family NightsHigh Wycombe

Fri16Oct Pre-School Pumpkin PatchSt Albans

Sun18Oct Autumn Wellness Pop-Up at Patch High WycombeHigh Wycombe

thru31Oct Spook-Fest at Aldenham Country ParkRadlett

thru31Oct Pumpkin FestivalSt Albans

thru31Oct Halloween at Lewis of London Ice Cream FarmBarnet

Other Halloween categories in Dunstable

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

DunstableHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties15 parties & tastings

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DunstableHaunted Experiences11 haunted attractions

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DunstableHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment7 shows & screenings

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DunstableUnique Halloween Events18 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities in Dunstable

Halloween at Whipsnade Zoo provides a central Dunstable option for family frights. For those seeking a different kind of adventure, consider events further afield like the Halloween Fireworks Night at High Wycombe Cricket Club.

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39 family-friendly fall activities in Dunstable and nearby

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

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