Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Gravesend 2026

41 family-friendly fall activities near Gravesend

Illustration of clay figures walking past striped market stalls and pumpkins on a paved square with orange autumn trees (Yuck Yard: Barnaby Bilge's Big Mess)

Yuck Yard: Barnaby Bilge's Big Mess

Oct 24 – Nov 8

Chatham 8 mi

Family mystery trail and live theatre show exploring Dockyard ghost legends.

PYO Pumpkins at Beluncle Farm

Oct 10 – Oct 31

Hoo, Rochester 12 mi

Home-grown pumpkins and squashes with photo opportunities in Badgers Field.

Illustration of a giant pumpkin float rolling down a town street past costumed figures, with orange balloons and confetti (Southend Halloween Parade 2026)

Southend Halloween Parade 2026

Sat, Oct 31

Southend 13 mi Free

A free, family-friendly Halloween parade with fireworks.

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Stanhill Farm Pumpkin Patch)

Stanhill Farm Pumpkin Patch

Oct 3 – Oct 30

Wilmington 9 mi

Pick pumpkins and squashes using wheelbarrows across straw-lined farm fields.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins with two small farmers, red wheelbarrows and a farm stand (Pumpkin Picking Village at Marsh Farm)

Pumpkin Picking Village at Marsh Farm

Sep 26 – Nov 1

South Woodham Ferrers 17 mi

Autumn pumpkin picking featuring a silent disco, tipi cinema, and games.

Tricks & Treats

Oct 17 – Nov 1

Westminster 21 mi

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

Illustration of small clay figures carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles under string lights (Halloween Spooktacular at 360 Play)

Halloween Spooktacular at 360 Play

Oct 30 – Oct 31

Basildon 11 mi

Includes pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating on 360 Street.

Illustration of a small stage with red curtains where a witch and a ghost perform for a seated audience near pumpkins (Harry Potter Halloween Special at Hempstead House)

Harry Potter Halloween Special at Hempstead House

Sun, Nov 1

Sittingbourne 16 mi

Features live owl flying displays, magic, and themed afternoon tea.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Scott’s Spooky Halloween Party 2026)

Scott’s Spooky Halloween Party 2026

Oct 23 – Oct 30

Southend 17 mi

Family Halloween party with animal encounters, fire performance, and Highland cows.

Scott’s Country Hoedown 2026

Sat, Oct 17

Southend 17 mi

Western-themed evening with live country music, line dancing, and pumpkin picking.

Illustration of tiny clay musicians playing on a hay stage among pumpkins, bunting and striped booths in autumn (Spooky Trail at Belhus Woods Country Park)

Spooky Trail at Belhus Woods Country Park

Oct 17 – Nov 1

South Ockendon 7 mi Free

Free magical Halloween trail hunting for hidden letters and spooky creatures.

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

Steampunk Spooktacular

Oct 17 – Oct 18

London 11 mi

Victorian steam engine in motion with tea duelling and family activities.

Trick or Treat Time

Thu, Oct 29

Romford 12 mi $

Trick-or-treat hunt with animatronics across two shopping hall floors.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Spooky Trail at Thorndon Country Park)

Spooky Trail at Thorndon Country Park

Oct 17 – Nov 1

Brentwood 10 mi Free

Count lurking magical creatures and uncover hidden letters to make a spell.

Spooky Trail at Weald Country Park

Oct 17 – Nov 1

Brentwood 13 mi Free

Search for lurking magical creatures to help rangers create a spell.

Hockley Halloween Fayre

Sun, Oct 25

Hockley 16 mi Free

Family-friendly autumn market featuring local makers, seasonal treats, and small businesses.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Spooky Magic Trail at Danbury Country Park)

Spooky Magic Trail at Danbury Country Park

Oct 17 – Nov 1

Danbury 20 mi Free

Search for lurking creatures to help rangers create a spell.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Family Halloween: Broomstick Making)

Family Halloween: Broomstick Making

Tue, Oct 27

Chelsea 23 mi

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

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles and scattered seeds on a wooden table under string lights at dusk (Pumpkin Sip & Paint at The Kings Arms Orsett)

Pumpkin Sip & Paint at The Kings Arms Orsett

Thu, Oct 15

Orsett $$

An evening painting pumpkin artwork while enjoying drinks.

Autumn Crafts at Davy Down

Sun, Sep 20

South Ockendon 5 mi Free

Make leaf hedgehogs, pumpkin garlands, and autumn wreaths from recycled materials.

Illustration of a fall festival in a town square with a red roofed gazebo, striped booths, pumpkins and orange trees (Ingrebourne Spooky Species Show)

Ingrebourne Spooky Species Show

Tue, Oct 27

Hornchurch 10 mi $

See snakes, lizards, and minibeasts presented by Barleylands Farm.

Illustration of small purple clay characters carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles and seeds (Laser-Cut Spooky Halloween Lantern Workshop)

Laser-Cut Spooky Halloween Lantern Workshop

Sat, Oct 24

Maidstone 13 mi $$

Craft a wooden lantern with custom laser-cut panels and remote-controlled lighting.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Spooky Storytime: Wiggly Bush Cafe at Weald Country Park)

Spooky Storytime: Wiggly Bush Cafe at Weald Country Park

Thu, Oct 29

Brentwood 13 mi Free

Free spooky story session and book borrowing with Essex Libraries.

Illustration of a witch in a pointed hat reading a book in an orange armchair beside pumpkins, a lamp and black cats (Family Activity: Story Time at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve)

Family Activity: Story Time at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve

Wed, Oct 7

Sevenoaks 13 mi Free

Drop-in wildlife and seasonal story session for toddlers and pre-schoolers

Hullbridge Halloween Fayre

Sat, Oct 31

Hullbridge 17 mi Free

Family-friendly market with local maker stalls, handmade gifts, and seasonal treats.

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

Thu, Oct 22

Chelsea 23 mi

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

Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (Events By Tasmin: Kids Halloween Party)

Events By Tasmin: Kids Halloween Party

Sat, Oct 24

Hadleigh 13 mi $

Afternoon kids' party with mask making, biscuit decorating, and face painting.

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Spooktacular Halloween Create & Cuddle Workshop)

Spooktacular Halloween Create & Cuddle Workshop

Wed, Oct 28

Romford 13 mi $

Build, dress, and adopt a custom Halloween plush bear to take home.

Illustration of a small Ferris wheel, striped tents and a decorated booth with pumpkins on a grassy fairground in autumn (Harvest Festival Party at Ochu Coffee)

Harvest Festival Party at Ochu Coffee

Sat, Sep 26

London 13 mi Free

Seasonal celebration featuring live music, festive games, and food.

Mums Together Halloween Disco

Thu, Oct 29

Southend 14 mi $$

An evening disco for mums featuring music, dancing, and costumes.

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Pumpkin Crafts for 10-15 Years)

Pumpkin Crafts for 10-15 Years

Wed, Oct 28

London 16 mi Free

Hands-on pumpkin decorating session requiring no prior crafting experience.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Halloween Themed Cupcakes Decorating Class)

Halloween Themed Cupcakes Decorating Class

Sat, Oct 24

London 16 mi Free

Hands-on cupcake decorating workshop where children take home their creation.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins on curling vines, with small figures, a wheelbarrow and a farm stand (Marsh Farm Halloween Festival)

Marsh Farm Halloween Festival

South Woodham Ferrers 17 mi $$

Family Halloween festival with included Dinosaur Adventure

Illustration of clay goats, a duck and costumed figures among pumpkins and hay beside a small wooden shelter in daylight (Halloween Toddler Take-Over Festival)

Halloween Toddler Take-Over Festival

Oct 19 – Oct 23

South Woodham Ferrers 17 mi

A Halloween festival takeover tailored for toddlers without big kids around.

Pumpkin Valley

Oct 23 – Nov 1

Broxbourne 28 mi

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

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (Spooky Magic Trail at Cressing Temple Barns)

Spooky Magic Trail at Cressing Temple Barns

Oct 17 – Nov 1

Cressing 29 mi Free

Hunt for lurking magical creatures and hidden letters to cast a spell.

Halloween Lazer Tag Special

Thu, Oct 29

Great Dunmow 30 mi

Ghostbuster-themed indoor laser tag arena games and meal for ages 5–10.

Illustration of smiling ghost figures and a small costumed child beside pumpkins and paint cups on a wooden table (Prittlewell Pumpkin Patch & Petting Farm)

Prittlewell Pumpkin Patch & Petting Farm

Southend 16 mi $$

Historic priory grounds transformed into a pumpkin patch.

Illustration of costumed children carrying pumpkin buckets along a winding path past glowing cottages at dusk (Ingatestone Trick or Treat Trail)

Ingatestone Trick or Treat Trail

Ingatestone 16 mi Free

Free Halloween Trick or Treat Trail

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

Halloween Spooktacular at Kent Life

Maidstone 12 mi $$

A week of family Halloween fun with trick-or-treating and costume contests.

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

Sat17Oct Scott’s Country Hoedown 2026Southend-on-Sea

Sat17Oct Steampunk SpooktacularLondon

thru1Nov Pumpkin Picking Village at Marsh FarmSouth Woodham Ferrers

thru30Oct Stanhill Farm Pumpkin PatchWilmington

thru31Oct PYO Pumpkins at Beluncle FarmHoo, Rochester

thru1Nov Tricks & TreatsWestminster

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Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with costumed characters around a punch bowl, a ghost, pumpkins and string lights

GravesendHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties29 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns and a black cat under a pale moon

GravesendHaunted Experiences8 haunted attractions

Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a small stage with red curtains before a costumed audience

GravesendHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment12 shows & screenings

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon

GravesendUnique Halloween Events25 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities near Gravesend

Gravesend and surrounding areas are buzzing with Halloween events, hosted everywhere from farms to historic houses. You can find ticketed spectacles like the Harry Potter Halloween Special or, for a more local and potentially free experience, look for Halloween Costume Parades in nearby St Leonards.

Whether you prefer an outdoor pumpkin patch or an indoor adventure, there are many family-friendly ways to celebrate.

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41 family-friendly fall activities near Gravesend

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