Step into a realm of nightmares and wonders as you explore Farnborough's Halloween offerings with our expertly researched guide to all things creepy and captivating. For Farnborough inhabitants and visitors alike, this guide highlights the season's most bone-chilling events and activities.
This Halloween, immerse yourself in the thrills of the Halloween Spooktacular at Paultons Park, where enchanting decorations and spooky attractions create an unforgettable experience. Featuring live shows and themed rides, Boo at the Zoo: Halloween at Marwell invites families to learn about wildlife while encountering fun, frightful surprises. And the Wizard Week at the Watercress Line is something you definitely don't want to miss, as it brings beloved magical characters to life on a charming heritage railway. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Farnborough
- Halloween Spooktacular at Paultons Park (Romsey)
- Boo at the Zoo: Halloween at Marwell (Colden Common, Winchester)
- Wizard Week at the Watercress Line (Alresford)
- Olw-O-Ween at Hawk Conservancy Trust (Andover)
- Rogate Pumpkin Patch (Rogate)
- Halloween Archery Pumpkin Shooting (New Forest)
- BattleZone: Apocalypse (New Forest)
- Halloween Spooktacular
See these and even more events listed below!
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Farnborough
Halloween Spooktacular at Paultons Park
What to Expect:
Immersive Halloween-themed decorations and shows.
Description:
Paultons Park transforms into a spooky wonderland for Halloween Spooktacular, featuring Peppa Pig World's Halloween makeover, new shows like "The Great Halloween Mystery" and "Spirit Squad Ghoul School," and late-night ride openings. The event includes ghoulish fun, live comedy, and thrilling activities for all ages.
Where: Romsey | More Info: Halloween Spooktacular at Paultons Park
Boo at the Zoo: Halloween at Marwell
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration in a zoo setting with unique activities like broomstick flying and face painting.
Description:
Boo at the Zoo: Halloween at Marwell is a festive event where visitors can enjoy spooky activities, fly a broomstick, have their faces painted, and indulge in tasty Halloween treats. The event features a dedicated broomstick flying area, face painting, and marshmallow toasting. It also includes the opportunity to see Marwell's resident wizard teach little ghouls and ghosts how to fly a broomstick like a pro. The event takes place from October 26 to 31, 2024, and is set amidst Marwell Zoo's 140-acre parkland, home to over 140 species of rare and endangered animals.
Where: Colden Common, Winchester | More Info: Boo at the Zoo: Halloween at Marwell
Wizard Week at the Watercress Line
What to Expect:
A unique blend of magical steam train rides and spooky activities for all ages.
Description:
Wizard Week at the Watercress Line transforms into a magical and spooky celebration for Halloween. Children of all ages can dress up as their favorite scary characters and participate in various activities, including rides on the Wizard Express heritage train, slime laboratory, circus skills workshop, and magic shows. The event features creepy creatures, Halloween crafts, and unlimited train travel through four heritage stations.
Where: Alresford | More Info: Wizard Week at the Watercress Line
Olw-O-Ween at Hawk Conservancy Trust
What to Expect:
A magical owl flying display under moonlight with ghostly storytelling and a Halloween-themed trail.
Description:
Enjoy a spook-tacular family evening at the Hawk Conservancy Trust's Owl-O-Ween event. Marvel at the owls' mystical flying displays against the moonlit grounds, participate in a fiendish Halloween Trail, and indulge in delicious barbecue and hot churros. All children must be accompanied by a full-paying adult, and dressing up is encouraged.
Where: Andover | More Info: Olw-O-Ween at Hawk Conservancy Trust
Rogate Pumpkin Patch
What to Expect:
The event features a unique Pumpkin SMASH activity where leftover Halloween pumpkins are smashed, crushed, slung, and chucked ready for Slade Farm cattle and local wildlife to feed over the winter months.
Description:
Rogate Pumpkin Patch is a magical, fully immersive autumn event featuring pumpkin picking, themed attractions, and interactive activities for all ages.
Where: Rogate | More Info: Rogate Pumpkin Patch
Halloween Spooktacular
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with a spectacular fireworks display.
Description:
Join us at Sandown Park in Esher for a spook-tacular evening of family fun, thrills, and fireworks on Halloween. Enjoy spooky games, thrilling adventures, and a spectacular fireworks display. The event includes a disco, face painting, and a best costume competition. Gates open at 6 PM, with fireworks starting at 7:45 PM.
Where: Farnborough | More Info: Halloween Spooktacular
BattleZone: Apocalypse
What to Expect:
A Halloween-themed laser tag game set in a spooky woodland environment with supernatural sessions and interactive briefings.
Description:
BattleZone: Apocalypse is a Halloween-themed laser tag experience in the New Forest. Participants use infrared technology guns to fight off zombies in a spooky woodland setting, complete with supernatural sessions and interactive briefings. The event includes unlimited life spawning and ammo, making it a fun and immersive experience for all ages.
Where: New Forest | More Info: BattleZone: Apocalypse
Halloween Archery Pumpkin Shooting
What to Expect:
A spooky archery experience with Halloween-themed targets and pumpkin shooting.
Description:
Experience a spooky twist on archery with New Forest Activities' Halloween Archery Pumpkin Shooting. Shoot at ghosts, ghouls, zombies, and werewolves before decorating and shooting pumpkins. This 90-minute session includes all equipment and top-notch coaching, making it a fun and memorable activity for families.