Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Hastings 2026

25 family-friendly fall activities near Hastings

Illustration of a giant pumpkin on a stand in a grassy field near striped booths with small figures and pumpkins (Drusillas Park Halloween Shriek Week)

Drusillas Park Halloween Shriek Week

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Alfriston 19 mi $$

Family-friendly Halloween fun with spooky characters and treats.

PYO Pumpkins 🗓

Oct 3 – Oct 18

Eastbourne 13 mi

Pumpkin patch entry includes access to the entire farm trail.

Illustration of costumed children carrying pumpkin buckets along a winding path past glowing cottages at dusk (Farmyard Frights and Delights Halloween Event)

Farmyard Frights and Delights Halloween Event

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Woodchurch 18 mi

Join Effel Fartwaffer for trick-or-treat trails and farmyard Halloween fun.

Illustration of a toy tractor pulling a wagon of costumed figures past pumpkins, autumn trees and a red barn (Blackberry Farm Park 'Spook-tacular' Halloween)

Blackberry Farm Park 'Spook-tacular' Halloween

Oct 24 – Nov 1

East Sussex 18 mi

Children arriving in fancy dress receive half-price admission.

Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on an outdoor stage with costumed figures, a ghost, a trophy and a watching crowd (Witching Hour Halloween Party)

Witching Hour Halloween Party

Sat, Oct 31

Jarvis Brook 21 mi $

All-ages celebration featuring dancing, a costume contest, and a quiz.

Illustration of a miniature carnival at dusk with a glowing ferris wheel, a small carousel, game booths and jack-o'-lanterns (South of England Fireworks Spectacular)

South of England Fireworks Spectacular

Sat, Oct 24

Haywards Heath 32 mi $$

Features a musical fireworks show, low-noise display, and monster truck rides.

Halloween Half Term Fun 2026

Oct 17 – Nov 1

Hever 31 mi

Mad scientist trails, goggle crafting, and interactive Frankenstein shows in the grounds.

Illustration of toy goats, a pony and white ducks among pumpkins and hay in a fenced pen with two costumed children (More House Pumpkin Pickin' Patch)

More House Pumpkin Pickin' Patch

Oct 3 – Oct 31

Haywards Heath 30 mi Free

Sussex pumpkin patch featuring highland cows, maize garden, and tractor rides.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Saltdean Lido Kids Halloween Lantern Decorating)

Saltdean Lido Kids Halloween Lantern Decorating

Mon, Oct 26

Saltdean 27 mi $

Hands-on spooky lantern crafting session for children to take home.

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Saltdean Lido Kids Trick or Treat Bag Decorating)

Saltdean Lido Kids Trick or Treat Bag Decorating

Wed, Oct 28

Saltdean 27 mi $

Children design and decorate custom Halloween trick-or-treat bags.

Illustration of a witch in a pointed hat reading a book to a small doll child and a black cat on a sofa among pumpkins (Wild Science Presents A Halloween Story)

Wild Science Presents A Halloween Story

Thu, Oct 29

Saltdean 27 mi $

Child-friendly haunted house storytelling featuring hands-on animal encounters.

Scary Halloween Crafts by the Sea

Sat, Oct 31

Brighton and Hove 28 mi $$

Children decorate scary masks and create gooey slime with spiders.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Autumn Equinox at My Little Farm)

Autumn Equinox at My Little Farm

Sat, Sep 26

Hassocks 29 mi $$

Gather by the fire with farm-grown food, wellbeing sessions, and crafts.

Illustration of small clay figures carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles under string lights (Laser-Cut Spooky Halloween Lantern Workshop)

Laser-Cut Spooky Halloween Lantern Workshop

Sat, Oct 24

Maidstone 29 mi $$

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

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Halloween Potion Making Children Workshop)

Halloween Potion Making Children Workshop

Wed, Oct 28

Stanmer 30 mi $$

Hands-on herbology and potion brewing workshop for children over seven.

Cat Yoga Halloween Special

Sat, Oct 31

Brighton 31 mi $$

Gentle yoga and quiet relaxation alongside resident rescue cats.

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Halloween Special Art Workshop)

Halloween Special Art Workshop

Sat, Oct 31

Brighton 31 mi $$

Paint Halloween cat masks surrounded by free-roaming rescue cats.

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Lower Ladysden Farm Pumpkin Nights)

Lower Ladysden Farm Pumpkin Nights

Goudhurst 20 mi $$

Vast selection of edible and decorative pumpkins and gourds

Go Ape x Sundown Adventures

Goudhurst 17 mi $$

Nighttime high ropes adventure with illuminated forest course

Illustration of a witch in a pointed hat reading a book in an orange armchair beside pumpkins, a lamp and black cats (Frighton Palace Pier - Spooktacular Family Fun!)

Frighton Palace Pier - Spooktacular Family Fun!

Brighton 31 mi $$

Spooktacular Halloween fun with a Trick or Treat trail

Illustration of a small stage with red curtains where a witch and a ghost perform for a seated audience near pumpkins (Halloween Magic - Cullen's Conjuring)

Halloween Magic - Cullen's Conjuring

Folkestone 31 mi $

Family magic show with dazzling illusions and tricks

Chiddingstone Castle BOO Bash!

Edenbridge 30 mi $$

Halloween takeover with spooky disco and castle trail.

Illustration of clay skeleton figures in folk outfits by an altar with lit candles, orange marigolds and paper banners (Art Club: Day of the Dead at Brighton Museum)

Art Club: Day of the Dead at Brighton Museum

Brighton 31 mi $

Creative Day of the Dead art workshop for kids

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles and scattered seeds on a wooden table under string lights at dusk (Halloween Spooktacular at Kent Life)

Halloween Spooktacular at Kent Life

Maidstone 31 mi $$

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

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

thru18Oct PYO Pumpkins 🗓Eastbourne

thru31Oct More House Pumpkin Pickin' PatchHaywards Heath

thru1Nov Halloween Half Term Fun 2026Hever

Other Halloween categories near Hastings

Illustration of clay figures in costumes and a floating ghost at a Halloween party with a punch bowl and glowing pumpkins

HastingsHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties16 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and a black cat among bare trees at twilight

HastingsHaunted Experiences11 haunted attractions

Illustration of a small character with arms raised on a stage with red curtains, glowing lanterns and a pumpkin audience

HastingsHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment5 shows & screenings

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon

HastingsUnique Halloween Events19 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities near Hastings

Looking for family-friendly Halloween happenings around Hastings? For those seeking major Halloween entertainment, consider Drusillas Park's Shriek Week. If you prefer a local, free option, the Halloween Family Fun at Alexandra Park might be more suitable.

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25 family-friendly fall activities near Hastings

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

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