Heanor Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

32 family-friendly fall activities in Heanor and nearby

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins with two small farmers, red wheelbarrows and a farm stand (Bluebells School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Halloween Event)

Bluebells School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Halloween Event

Oct 24 – Oct 31

Derby 5 mi

Wizarding adventure featuring wand making, potion classes, and pumpkin picking.

Halloween Street Party

Thu, Oct 29

Derby 8 mi

Features a trick-or-treat trail and the March of the Vampires.

Ripley Bonfire

Sat, Oct 31

Ripley 6 mi

Surrey bonfire celebration featuring a torchlit procession, fireworks, funfair, and live music.

Illustration of a miniature carnival at dusk with a glowing ferris wheel, a small carousel, game booths and jack-o'-lanterns (Fireworks Night & Fun Fair)

Fireworks Night & Fun Fair

Nov 6 – Nov 7

Derby 7 mi

Features a fireworks display alongside family fun fair rides.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Wheelgate Family Halloween Spooktacular)

Wheelgate Family Halloween Spooktacular

Oct 3 – Nov 1

Newark 14 mi

Features a free pick-your-own pumpkin for every child and 30+ rides.

Pumpkin Festival 2026

Oct 17 – Oct 31

Newark 14 mi

Mess-free pumpkin carving with full day Farm & Zoo access.

Little School of Sorcery at Haddon Hall

Oct 26 – Oct 30

Bakewell 17 mi

Brew potions, craft broomsticks, and explore magical secrets across the hall.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins on curling vines, a red wheelbarrow, and a small wooden farm stand (Nottinghamshire 'Pick Your Own' Pumpkins)

Nottinghamshire 'Pick Your Own' Pumpkins

Oct 10 – Oct 31

Oxton 12 mi Free

Pick from thousands of pumpkins and squashes and enjoy tractor rides.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Chatsworth Bonfire and Fireworks)

Chatsworth Bonfire and Fireworks

Oct 30 – Oct 31

Bakewell 18 mi

Garden bonfire featuring a gentle children's fireworks display and grand finale.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, curling vines, a wheelbarrow and a small farm stand at dusk (Swarkestone Nursery Pumpkin Patch & Spooky Trail Experience)

Swarkestone Nursery Pumpkin Patch & Spooky Trail Experience

Oct 10 – Oct 30

Swarkestone 12 mi

Spooky trail and pumpkin picking featuring mini wheelbarrows and photo points.

Halloween at the Farm!

Oct 24 – Oct 30

Farnsfield 14 mi

After-hours farm fun with late-night pumpkin picking and animal encounters.

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Attenborough Scarecrow Festival)

Attenborough Scarecrow Festival

Sep 26 – Sep 27

Beeston 9 mi Free

Village scarecrow trail celebrating 100 years of David Attenborough.

Pups & Pumpkins

Thu, Oct 29

Newark 14 mi

Dog-friendly Halloween evening featuring pumpkin patch photo opportunities and dog treats.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Monster's Mash at 1620s House)

Monster's Mash at 1620s House

Tue, Oct 27

Donington le Heath 21 mi

Halloween disco, party games, and crafts in an ancient barn.

Autumn Glow Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3

Holme Pierrepont 12 mi $

Inclusive 5k glow run around the lake supporting Caudwell Youth.

Illustration of a glowing ferris wheel and carousel at dusk with pumpkins, jack-o'-lanterns and small costumed figures (Notts Pumpkin Picking at Maxey's Farm Shop)

Notts Pumpkin Picking at Maxey's Farm Shop

Sun, Oct 11

Newark 18 mi Free

Pumpkin picking, tractor rides, and hay bale climbing at the farm.

Little Horrors’ Mash

Sat, Oct 24

Coalville 21 mi

Halloween disco and fancy dress competition for young children.

Illustration of striped market booths and pumpkin displays on a street with small clay figures under orange autumn trees (Harvest of Cultures Festival)

Harvest of Cultures Festival

Sun, Sep 27

Dronfield 21 mi $

Features live grape pressing, traditional dance, artisan stalls, and live music.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Clay Pumpkin Workshop at Attenborough Nature Centre)

Clay Pumpkin Workshop at Attenborough Nature Centre

Sat, Sep 26

Attenborough 9 mi $$

Craft a terracotta pumpkin guided by ex-Denby Master Potter Sean Flint.

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (Disney Super Villains: Ultimate Halloween Party)

Disney Super Villains: Ultimate Halloween Party

Sat, Oct 24

Mansfield 12 mi

Interactive theatrical pirate academy and villain potion making for children.

Creepy Costumes Hunt

Oct 22 – Oct 25

Coalville 21 mi

Help round up ten partygoers for a Halloween fancy dress competition.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Notts Halloween Party with Spiderman at Oceans of Fun)

Notts Halloween Party with Spiderman at Oceans of Fun

Fri, Oct 30

Hucknall 6 mi Free

Private soft play hire featuring a visit from Spider-Man.

Illustration of a ghost, a witch and a pumpkin figure on a dusk street with glowing houses, autumn leaves and pumpkins (Halloween Special Foraging Course: Witches, Plants & Protective Magic)

Halloween Special Foraging Course: Witches, Plants & Protective Magic

Sun, Nov 1

Coleorton 19 mi $$

Woodland walk exploring plant folklore, fungi, and traditional protective magic.

Illustration of a child in a witch costume holding a pumpkin bucket on a leafy sidewalk lined with glowing houses at dusk (Halloween Spooktacular Creative Workshop)

Halloween Spooktacular Creative Workshop

Fri, Oct 23

Quorn 20 mi $$

Children's craft workshop featuring slime making and treasure chest decorating.

Sundown Adventureland

Oct 17 – Nov 1

Rampton 30 mi

Halloween event at a 50-acre theme park for under tens.

Arbie's i-Spy: Autumn Trail

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Alrewas 25 mi

Search for colourful leaves and autumnal treasures on an outdoor trail.

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (Little Nature Tots Halloween Half Term Campfire Specials)

Little Nature Tots Halloween Half Term Campfire Specials

Main Rd $$

Outdoor, all-weather nature play with Halloween campfire specials

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles, pumpkin seeds and small figures on a wooden table under string lights (Fang-tastic Halloween Festival)

Fang-tastic Halloween Festival

Matlock 13 mi $$

Free pumpkin for every child entry ticket holder

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, a scarecrow, a wheelbarrow, a fence and a red barn at sunset (Torchlit Pumpkin Picking at Bluebells Dairy)

Torchlit Pumpkin Picking at Bluebells Dairy

Derby 5 mi $$

Nighttime pumpkin picking with fire performers

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Halloween Biscuit Baking at Green's Windmill)

Halloween Biscuit Baking at Green's Windmill

Nottingham 10 mi $

Spooky Halloween biscuit baking with themed cutters

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Peak Village Halloween Fun Day)

Peak Village Halloween Fun Day

Rowsley 16 mi Free

Free Halloween fun day with interactive crafts and photo booth.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Half Term Spooky Fun at The Heights of Abraham)

Half Term Spooky Fun at The Heights of Abraham

Matlock Bath 11 mi $$

Spooky Halloween fun with ghostly goings-on and scarecrows.

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

Sat17Oct Pumpkin Festival 2026Newark

thru1Nov Wheelgate Family Halloween SpooktacularNewark

thru31Oct Nottinghamshire 'Pick Your Own' PumpkinsOxton

thru30Oct Swarkestone Nursery Pumpkin Patch & Spooky Trail ExperienceSwarkestone

thru1Nov Sundown AdventurelandRampton

Other Halloween categories in Heanor

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

HeanorHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties20 parties & tastings

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

HeanorHaunted Experiences11 haunted attractions

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

HeanorHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment11 shows & screenings

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

HeanorUnique Halloween Events19 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities in Heanor

Heanor families seeking Halloween adventures have choices beyond our local area. For a grander experience, consider attractions in Nottingham or Derby, offering significant scale. Alternatively, explore nearby villages for smaller, community-focused Halloween gatherings.

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32 family-friendly fall activities in Heanor and nearby

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

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