Ellesmere Port Town Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

A Halloween party supporting Koles Fight offers a bouncy castle, a 'scary zone,' and costumed mascots. Children receive free treats, and a costume contest is held. The event provides a day of activities without being overly frightening.

The Spooky Welly Walk at Sefton Park is a 1.5-mile route for children with crafts, fairground activities, and storytelling. Costumes are welcome.

Aintree Racecourse presents Halloween Family Day on Sunday, October 25, 2026, combining jump racing with activities like crafts, face painting, and a costume competition. A Huntrix tribute act will perform, and under 18s attend for free.

Farmer Ted's annual Pumpkin Festival features thousands of pumpkins and dinosaurs. The Pumpkin Village includes pumpkin mountains and displays. A Scary Maize Maze with a treasure hunt, 12 animatronic dinosaurs, marshmallow roasting, and Sorcery School sessions are available. Fancy dress...

Grange Farm Lowton Pumpkin Festival allows attendees to search for pumpkins, enjoy fair rides, live entertainment, and food and drinks.

Rainfords Farm offers pumpkin picking with homegrown pumpkins in various shapes and colors. Families can select pumpkins from a dedicated, enclosed area. Optional carving and painting activities, seasonal decorations, and an on-site café are available.

Farmer Palmer's Farm Park offers a Halloween Half Term with a 'Candy Dash' and other Halloween-themed activities. The event is designed for young children to experience the spooky season.

Magical Woodland Halloween 2026 takes place at the 15-acre Magical Woodland. This family-friendly outdoor theatrical event includes a light and sound trail, interactive characters, and glowing pumpkins. Marshmallow toasting by firelight and owl encounters are offered.

Magical Woodland offers a 15-acre outdoor theatrical Halloween adventure. Trails feature glowing pumpkins, live characters, and gentle thrills. The event includes a light and sound trail, interactive encounters, and marshmallow toasting by firelight.

Pictura After Dark: Pumpkin Painting offers a creative Halloween night. Participants receive a real pumpkin, paints, and materials for unique designs. The event features atmospheric lighting, music, and drinks for purchase, with a pumpkin competition.

At Popcorn in Chester, attendees can paint their own pumpkin. This event is for friends to enjoy together.

Children aged 9 and up are invited to a Halloween Party hosted by the Hough Green and Ditton Scouts and Guide Group. Costumes are encouraged for games and treats.

Central Library in Liverpool holds a Halloween-themed crafting event. All necessary materials are included with the ticket fee for attendees to create crafts and socialize.

Eureka! Science + Discovery hosts 'Myths & Legends' during October Half Term. The event features Teach Rex with a dragon, dragonbreath activities by The Wonderweaver, and a show called 'Dragon Dynamics'.

Knowsley Safari offers a Halloween-themed event during the October half term. The event includes the safari drive, animal encounters, and Halloween surprises.

The Walled Garden, Moreton presents an Autumn / Halloween Trail for families. Participants collect a map, complete a nature quiz for prizes, and are encouraged to wear fancy dress.

Earth Moves Halloween at Earth Moves Cooperative explores Samhain, All Saints' Day, and Día de los Muertos traditions with storytelling, nature activities, community performance, and fire. An early session for children and families includes games and crafts, followed by an...

A paint and sip event provides a pumpkin, a welcome drink, and supplies for creating a Halloween design with artist guidance. The two-hour event includes cleanup by organizers. Food and extra drinks are available for purchase.

Clay-zy day studio offers a workshop to craft Halloween Pumpkins inspired by Jellycat designs.

Roby Mill Farm Shop offers a pumpkin picking experience with thousands of pumpkins and gourds. Children's activities include trampolines and hook-a-duck. Weekend and half-term visits include additional vendors and face painting.

Visit Catalyst during the October Half Term for exciting Hands-on Halloween workshops. Families can dive into scary science experiments, including slime making and other spooky activities. Workshops are scheduled for 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, offering a fun and educational...

This Halloween, Eureka! Science + Discovery presents 'Trick or Truth?', an event where science meets sorcery. Visitors can craft mind-bending illusions, enjoy spellbinding shows by Dr. Ken, and be amazed by roaming magicians. It's a unique opportunity to explore the...

The Wigan Pumpkin Patch Express provides train rides to a pumpkin patch. Super Spooky Night Trains operate on Saturday evenings.

The Mighty Monster's Ball at Calderstones Park is a family-friendly event with seasonal activities and entertainment during autumn.

Liverpool ONE hosts a Halloween celebration with a fancy dress competition, drumming workshops, zombie performers, face painting, and a silent disco for children.

Halloween at Knowsley Safari during October Half Term features family activities in the Foot Safari, including characters, conservation stations, crafts, and interactive challenges for treats.

The Sefton Park Palm House hosts a Halloween party for school-aged children with games and activities. The Palm House's botanical collection and architecture are also on display.

Children aged 5-12 can participate in a two-hour Halloween-themed craft session during the October half-term week. Activities include making a scary witch mobile and decorating a spooky haunted house shadow box with glow-in-the-dark stones. Sessions are run by qualified staff...

The Lake House Waterloo presents the Mini Monster Ball, a family-friendly Halloween party with music, games, dancing, and spooky surprises. Attendees can wear costumes for a chance to win prizes.

Kenyon Hall Farm's Pumpkin Festival includes a pumpkin patch with over 20,000 pumpkins, themed photo opportunities, and displays of pumpkins and squashes. Advanced booking is required.

The Halloween Spooktacular is a festive event held at Holy Name - Bar & Function Rooms. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes and enjoy a night of music and dancing. The event promises a hauntingly good time with spooky cocktails...

Air Nation's Happy Halloween Event features a bounce experience with a spooky theme. The event includes Nerf Nights and dedicated sessions for toddlers and those with special educational needs.

Bellis Brothers offers pumpkin picking and a Spooky Maize Maze. This family-run farm provides an autumn adventure.

Little ghouls and goblins aged under 5 can enjoy a special Halloween party at the stunning Sefton Park Palm House. This event offers a fun and safe way for the youngest visitors to experience the spooky season with themed activities.

The Katumba Halloween Carnival Parade in Liverpool features performing arts, costumes, drumming, fire dancing, and illuminated artistry, exploring themes of climate change and cultural heritage.

Blakemere's Halloween Trail is an outdoor October event. Visitors wander through woodland, solve clues, and meet characters. The experience is designed to be not too scary for all ages. Costumes are encouraged.

This one-hour workshop invites participants to craft their own unique ghost from clay. Using provided tools, attendees can give their ghost a distinct personality, adding creative details like hats or facial features. Completed pieces will be glazed and fired, ready...