Gateshead Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

24 family-friendly fall activities in Gateshead and nearby

Nerd Fright Fest

Sat, Oct 31

Gateshead Free

Features movie props, cosplay competitions, and a retro gaming zone.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (The Brocksbushes Pumpkin Experience)

The Brocksbushes Pumpkin Experience

Oct 3 – Oct 31

Newcastle upon Tyne 14 mi

Northumberland patch featuring over 155,000 pumpkins and roaming characters.

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Eldon Scare Trail)

Eldon Scare Trail

Sat, Oct 31

Newcastle upon Tyne $

Family scavenger hunt with 12 hidden vinyls supporting mental health services.

Halloween Scarecrow Festival

Oct 23 – Nov 1

Stanley 6 mi Free

Spooky scarecrows, creepy characters, and fortune telling for the whole family.

Illustration of small clay figures carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles under string lights (Halloween Pumpkin Trail at Northumberlandia)

Halloween Pumpkin Trail at Northumberlandia

Oct 26 – Nov 1

Cramlington 9 mi $

Self-guided woodland walk to locate 12 pumpkins and creature facts.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles, pumpkin seeds and small figures on a wooden table under string lights (Spooky Half Term at Hall Hill Farm)

Spooky Half Term at Hall Hill Farm

Oct 17 – Nov 1

Lanchester 14 mi

Haunted sheep races, mini monster maze, and pumpkin carving.

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

Halloween at The Weardale Railway

Oct 30 – Oct 31

Stanhope 21 mi

Ride a ghost train featuring costume contests and a pumpkin trail.

Monster Mash Halloween Ball

Wed, Oct 28

Newburn 6 mi $

Features games, a disco, and a costume contest with cash prizes.

Sip & Paint: Pumpkin Edition

Fri, Oct 30

Newcastle upon Tyne $$

Pumpkin painting workshop with a welcome cocktail and restaurant prize.

Kids’ Halloween Crafts

Fri, Oct 30

Stanley 6 mi

Make witch headbands and spooky wands to take home.

Kids Halloween Party

Wed, Oct 28

Stanley 6 mi

Spooky games, singing, dancing, and prizes hosted by Charlotte Forman.

Illustration of clay characters in Halloween costumes on a stage with a golden trophy, a ghost and an audience (Halloween Family Party at The New Sundial)

Halloween Family Party at The New Sundial

Sat, Oct 31

South Shields 8 mi $$

Family Halloween party featuring entertainment by George Thompson, games, and food.

Illustration of kids in costumes at a table with pumpkins, bowls of treats, and paper bats and bunting overhead (The New Sundial Spooky Spectacular)

The New Sundial Spooky Spectacular

Wed, Oct 28

South Shields 8 mi $$

Family Halloween party with mascot castles, games, and children's meals included.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Spooktacular Sunday @ Beaconhill)

Spooktacular Sunday @ Beaconhill

Sun, Oct 25

Cramlington 9 mi $

Family Halloween party featuring a disco hosted by DNA Kids.

Illustration of a witch in an armchair reading a book to small children, with pumpkins and black cats nearby (Mystical Halloween Stories at Northumberlandia)

Mystical Halloween Stories at Northumberlandia

Sat, Oct 31

Cramlington 9 mi $

Outdoor nature and landscape tales told by Jim Grant.

Illustration of an older person handing out candy to costumed children on a glowing neighborhood porch at dusk (Children's Nightmare Halloween Party with Project DJ)

Children's Nightmare Halloween Party with Project DJ

Fri, Oct 30

Allensford 13 mi Free

Features party games, treats, a costume competition, and music by Project DJ.

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Spooky Clay Creations Kids Craft Workshop)

Spooky Clay Creations Kids Craft Workshop

Sat, Oct 3

Sunderland 8 mi $

Children craft a clay ghost and pumpkin decoration.

Illustration of smiling ghost figures and a small costumed child beside pumpkins and paint cups on a wooden table (Make Your Own Ceramic Pumpkin Workshop)

Make Your Own Ceramic Pumpkin Workshop

Fri, Sep 18

Washington 10 mi $$

Hand-build a ceramic pumpkin using pinch pot techniques.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Halloween Sleepover at Great North Museum: Hancock)

Halloween Sleepover at Great North Museum: Hancock

Oct 30 – Oct 31

Newcastle upon Tyne $$$

Overnight museum adventure with Halloween activities

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Little Monsters Halloween Bash)

Little Monsters Halloween Bash

Oct 26 – Oct 31

Darlington 29 mi

Museum Halloween party featuring spooky games, a disco, and an entertainer.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Halloween Treat and Trail in Saltwell Park)

Halloween Treat and Trail in Saltwell Park

Gateshead $$

Meet favorite kingdom characters on a Halloween trail.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Halloween Night Market at Newcastle Castle)

Halloween Night Market at Newcastle Castle

Castle Garth $

Night market with luxury food, antiques, and tarot readings

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Autumn Sparks: Halloween Haunted Houses)

Autumn Sparks: Halloween Haunted Houses

Sunderland Free

Children create their own haunted houses

Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on an outdoor stage with costumed figures, a ghost, a trophy and a watching crowd (Pints & Pooches Halloween Doggy Social)

Pints & Pooches Halloween Doggy Social

Newcastle upon Tyne Free

Halloween doggy social with costume competition

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

thru31Oct The Brocksbushes Pumpkin ExperienceNewcastle upon Tyne

thru1Nov Spooky Half Term at Hall Hill FarmLanchester

Other Halloween categories in Gateshead

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

GatesheadHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties22 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, pumpkins and a black cat under a big pale moon

GatesheadHaunted Experiences13 haunted attractions

Illustration of a small ghost and a jack-o'-lantern performing on a stage with red curtains, watched by a crowd at dusk

GatesheadHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment14 shows & screenings

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon

GatesheadUnique Halloween Events26 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities in Gateshead

For family Halloween entertainment, consider the NERD Fright Fest in North Shields, a notable attraction for the season. If you prefer something closer to home, the Halloween Treat and Trail in Saltwell Park offers a free local experience.

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24 family-friendly fall activities in Gateshead and nearby

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

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