Harlow Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

Luton 23 mi Free

Pocket park pumpkin patch with free pumpkins for kids

Pumpkin Valley

Oct 23 – Nov 1

Broxbourne 7 mi

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

Illustration of small purple clay characters carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles and seeds (Spooky Halloween Farm Fun at Foxholes Farm)

Spooky Halloween Farm Fun at Foxholes Farm

Oct 17 – Oct 31

Hertford 7 mi

Animal feeding, barn games, and a scariest scarecrow costume competition.

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Easton Lodge October Open Day: Autumn & Halloween)

Easton Lodge October Open Day: Autumn & Halloween

Sun, Oct 18

Little Easton 13 mi

Spooky trail, family games, and a live Rock Choir performance.

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 15 mi

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

Tricks & Treats

Westminster 20 mi

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

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

Cressing 22 mi Free

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

Trick or Treat Time

Thu, Oct 29

Romford 14 mi $

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

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Little Monsters House of Fun Halloween Party)

Little Monsters House of Fun Halloween Party

Fri, Oct 30

Great Dunmow 14 mi

Creepy carnival celebration featuring soft play, games, and costume competitions.

Halloween Kids Glow Disco Party

London 16 mi $

All-ages UV glow disco hosted at the birthplace of Iron Maiden.

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 18 mi

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

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 23 mi Free

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

Illustration of costumed figures beside a table with two gold trophies on a hay covered stage with pumpkins and string lights (The Farmer's Boy Halloween Family Party)

The Farmer's Boy Halloween Family Party

Brickendon 7 mi $

Pub celebration featuring karaoke, games, and costume prizes for all ages.

Spooky Trail at Weald Country Park

Brentwood 13 mi Free

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

Halloween Lazer Tag Special

Thu, Oct 29

Great Dunmow 14 mi

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

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 16 mi $

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

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

Brentwood 17 mi Free

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

Illustration of a child in a witch costume holding a pumpkin bucket on a leafy sidewalk lined with glowing houses at dusk (Spooktastic! Family Halloween Extravaganza)

Spooktastic! Family Halloween Extravaganza

Borehamwood 18 mi $$

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

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

Danbury 20 mi Free

Search for lurking creatures to help rangers create a spell.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Family Halloween: Broomstick Making)

Family Halloween: Broomstick Making

Chelsea 22 mi

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

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Halloween Special Rye-Assic Park)

Halloween Special Rye-Assic Park

Tue, Oct 13

Hoddesdon $$

Halloween baby spa with warm bubble baths, baby massage, and keepsakes.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles, pumpkin seeds and small figures on a wooden table under string lights (SPACE to Grow Allotment Halloween Activity)

SPACE to Grow Allotment Halloween Activity

Ware 7 mi $

Allotment Halloween session featuring pumpkin carving and mud kitchen potions.

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 12 mi Free

Free spooky story session and book borrowing with Essex Libraries.

SPACE Halloween Party

Woolmer Green 13 mi $

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

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

Hornchurch 17 mi $

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

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Halloween Family Disco at Avenue Banqueting)

Halloween Family Disco at Avenue Banqueting

London 17 mi $$

Family disco featuring games, mascots, face painting, and a costume competition.

LeeAnna's Wish Halloween Disco

Fri, Oct 30

St Albans 18 mi $

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

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 (Family Halloween: Spooky Sensory Play)

Family Halloween: Spooky Sensory Play

Thu, Oct 22

Chelsea 22 mi

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

Halloween Baby Spa

Wed, Oct 14

Farnham 10 mi $$

Halloween baby spa featuring sensory bubble baths, massage, and keepsakes.

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

Romford 12 mi $

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

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Pumpkin Crafts for 10-15 Years)

Pumpkin Crafts for 10-15 Years

London 17 mi Free

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

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Little Monsters Spooktacular Family Halloween Fun)

Little Monsters Spooktacular Family Halloween Fun

Sat, Oct 24

London 18 mi $

Family Halloween party with crafts, games, bouncy castle, and goodie bags.

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