Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Hemel Hempstead 2026

51 family-friendly fall activities near Hemel Hempstead

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles and scattered seeds on a wooden table under string lights at dusk (Spook-Fest at Aldenham Country Park)

Spook-Fest at Aldenham Country Park

Oct 10 – Oct 31

Radlett 9 mi

Family-friendly Halloween farm fun with a pumpkin hunt and scarecrows.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Raver Tots Halloween Party Wembley)

Raver Tots Halloween Party Wembley

Sun, Nov 1

Wembley 15 mi

Family-friendly rave playing house, garage, drum and bass, and club classics.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (High Wycombe Halloween Fireworks Night)

High Wycombe Halloween Fireworks Night

Sat, Oct 31

High Wycombe 15 mi

Halloween fireworks display with fairground rides, food vendors, and a bar.

Boo at the Zoo Halloween

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Dunstable 8 mi

Discover poisonous and venomous wildlife alongside ghost tours and Halloween trails.

Illustration of two tiny costumed figures near a flag among tall golden cornstalks, with small farm houses and pumpkins (Freaky Fun Fest at Mead Open Farm)

Freaky Fun Fest at Mead Open Farm

Oct 24 – Oct 31

Billington 12 mi

Features a big top circus, two undercover haunts, and pumpkin picking.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Pre-School Pumpkin Patch)

Pre-School Pumpkin Patch

Oct 12 – Oct 22

St Albans 8 mi

Weekday pumpkin picking, Peter Rabbit shows, and farmyard play for pre-schoolers.

Early Autumn Programme

Sep 21 – Oct 9

St Albans 8 mi

Peter Rabbit shows, funfair rides, adventure play, and farmyard animals.

Illustration of a witch in a pointed hat laying out tarot cards by a crystal ball, with candles, books and pumpkins (Celtic Harmony Samhain Celebrations)

Celtic Harmony Samhain Celebrations

Oct 26 – Oct 31

Brickendon 16 mi

Celebrate the Celtic New Year with ancient crafts, drumming, and woodland storytelling.

Pumpkin Festival

Oct 10 – Oct 31

St Albans 8 mi

Includes pumpkin picking, a Halloween maze, and Peter Rabbit character shows.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with orange pumpkins, a red wheelbarrow, a wooden farm stand and two scarecrow figures (Odds Farm Park Pumpkin Festival)

Odds Farm Park Pumpkin Festival

High Wycombe 15 mi

Includes one free pumpkin for every paying child.

Pumpkin Family Nights

Oct 10 – Oct 24

High Wycombe 15 mi

All fun, no scare evening pumpkin picking, fire shows, and play.

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (Pumpkin Patch at Hat Gardens)

Pumpkin Patch at Hat Gardens

Wed, Oct 28

Luton 9 mi Free

Pocket park pumpkin patch with free pumpkins for kids

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 12 mi

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

Pumpkin Valley

Oct 23 – Nov 1

Broxbourne 17 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 17 mi

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

Illustration of smiling ghost figures and a small costumed child beside pumpkins and paint cups on a wooden table (Pumpkin-Fest at The Walled Garden)

Pumpkin-Fest at The Walled Garden

Oct 17 – Nov 1

West Wycombe 17 mi

Pop-up pumpkin picking, games, and photo spots in the Chiltern Hills.

Tricks & Treats

Oct 17 – Nov 1

Westminster 22 mi

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

Illustration of kids in costumes at a table with pumpkins, bowls of treats, and paper bats and bunting overhead (Twits and Tricks Weekend Storytelling at The Roald Dahl Museum)

Twits and Tricks Weekend Storytelling at The Roald Dahl Museum

Oct 22 – Nov 1

Great Missenden 12 mi

Interactive storytelling featuring noises and actions from Roald Dahl's mischievous books.

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 9 mi Free

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

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 7 mi $

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

Illustration of toy goats, a pony and white ducks among pumpkins and hay in a fenced pen with two costumed children (Halloween Half Term at Kew Little Pigs Farm)

Halloween Half Term at Kew Little Pigs Farm

Oct 24 – Oct 30

Amersham 9 mi $$

Pet and groom miniature pigs alongside a Halloween-themed trail.

Illustration of two costumed trick or treaters with candy buckets on a dusk street of glowing houses and carved pumpkins (Spooktastic! Family Halloween Extravaganza)

Spooktastic! Family Halloween Extravaganza

Sat, Oct 31

Borehamwood 10 mi $$

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

Illustration of clay figures shopping at striped market stalls piled with orange pumpkins under autumn trees and bunting (Autumn Wellness Pop-Up at Patch High Wycombe)

Autumn Wellness Pop-Up at Patch High Wycombe

Sun, Oct 18

High Wycombe 15 mi $

Holistic community gathering featuring over 30 exhibitors, talks, and wellness treatments.

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

Sat, Oct 31

Brickendon 16 mi $

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

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Teddy's Playtown Halloween Slime Party)

Teddy's Playtown Halloween Slime Party

Oct 30 – Oct 31

Slough 18 mi

Features a spooky disco, party games, crafts, and free adult entry.

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

Tue, Oct 27

Chelsea 22 mi

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

LeeAnna's Wish Halloween Disco

Fri, Oct 30

St Albans 5 mi $

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

Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on a small stage with a pumpkin, robot, witch, ghosts, trophy and audience (Dame Dolly's Spooktacular Show)

Dame Dolly's Spooktacular Show

Thu, Oct 29

Luton 9 mi

Halloween pirate performance starring Dame Dolly.

Illustration of a small pumpkin-filled pen where a child in a pink hat feeds a goat, bunnies, and ducks (Halloween Extravaganza at Kew Little Pigs Farm)

Halloween Extravaganza at Kew Little Pigs Farm

Oct 31 – Nov 1

Amersham 9 mi $$

Meet and groom miniature pigs along a themed farm trail.

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 13 mi

Hands-on crafts and pumpkin painting for ages three and up.

SPACE Halloween Party

Tue, Oct 27

Woolmer Green 13 mi $

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

Illustration of costumed figures mingling among striped festival booths, pumpkins, and orange autumn trees at dusk (The Second Harvest - An Autumn Equinox Gathering)

The Second Harvest - An Autumn Equinox Gathering

Sat, Sep 19

Edgware 14 mi Free

Community equinox event featuring creative reuse workshops and a shared feast.

Spooky Bingo

Fri, Oct 30

Aylesbury 15 mi $

Bingo and Halloween games in aid of WheelPower.

Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (Halloween Family Disco at Avenue Banqueting)

Halloween Family Disco at Avenue Banqueting

Wed, Oct 28

London 16 mi $$

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

Illustration of a fall festival in a town square with a red roofed gazebo, striped booths, pumpkins and orange trees (Harvest Celebration - Craft Church)

Harvest Celebration - Craft Church

Sun, Oct 4

Slough 17 mi Free

Family harvest celebration featuring crafts, games, treats, songs, and Bible stories.

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.

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

Tue, Oct 27

Harpenden

October holiday cooking and art workshop designed for kids.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday)

Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday

Sat, Oct 31

Ascot 26 mi

Jumps racing meets Halloween entertainment and over 20,000 fireworks.

Pumpkin Fair

Sun, Oct 25

Wokingham 28 mi

Family autumn fair with donkey rides, farm animals, and craft stalls.

Autumn and Winter Wild Days

Oct 26 – Oct 30

Hurst 28 mi

School holiday land and water sports adventure for ages 8 to 14

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Pumpkins & Phantoms Halloween Trail)

Pumpkins & Phantoms Halloween Trail

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Wokingham 28 mi

Hunt for hidden pumpkins and mischievous ghosts to win a prize.

Halloween-tastic

Stevenage 15 mi Free

Stevenage's biggest Halloween celebration with multiple activities

DTCC Fireworks Night

Totternhoe 10 mi $$

Annual fireworks display with live DJ entertainment.

Halloween: After Dark at Dunstable Downs

Whipsnade 7 mi $

Dragon-themed trail and spooky stories after dark

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Knebworth House Halloween Adventure)

Knebworth House Halloween Adventure

Stevenage 13 mi $$

Family-friendly Halloween games and activities in Knebworth Gardens

Illustration of a small Ferris wheel, striped tents and a decorated booth with pumpkins on a grassy fairground in autumn (Monster Invasion This Halloween)

Monster Invasion This Halloween

Uxbridge 14 mi Free

Giant inflatable monsters take over town centre

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Spooky Halloween at Woburn Safari Park)

Spooky Halloween at Woburn Safari Park

Woburn 18 mi $$

Family-friendly Halloween fun with animal enrichment.

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Witches & Wizards Week at Hatfield Park)

Witches & Wizards Week at Hatfield Park

Hatfield 11 mi $$

Spooky Haunted Forest walk with magical and ghostly surprises.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Halloween Half Term Drop In Session At The Wildlife Garden)

Halloween Half Term Drop In Session At The Wildlife Garden

St Albans Free

Meet Willoughby, the giant willow hedgehog sculpture.

Bluey's Big Play

High Wycombe 16 mi $$

Olivier Award-nominated live stage show featuring Bluey characters.

Dinos After Dark

Broxbourne 17 mi $$

Life-size animatronic dinosaurs come alive after dark.

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

Fri16Oct Pumpkin Family NightsHigh Wycombe

Fri16Oct Pre-School Pumpkin PatchSt Albans

Sat17Oct Spooky Halloween Farm Fun at Foxholes FarmHertford

Sun18Oct Autumn Wellness Pop-Up at Patch High WycombeHigh Wycombe

thru31Oct Spook-Fest at Aldenham Country ParkRadlett

thru31Oct Pumpkin FestivalSt Albans

Other Halloween categories near Hemel Hempstead

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

Hemel HempsteadHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties17 parties & tastings

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

Hemel HempsteadHaunted Experiences13 haunted attractions

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

Hemel HempsteadHalloween 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

Hemel HempsteadUnique Halloween Events29 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities near Hemel Hempstead

Halloween events in and around Hemel Hempstead are popping up at farms, parks, and gardens. You'll find ticketed farm festivals and free community gatherings, offering different experiences for families.

Consider a large-scale farm adventure like Willows Farm Pumpkin Festival or a more local, perhaps free, nature trail. If you're willing to venture a little further, Dunstable Downs hosts its Halloween: after dark event.

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51 family-friendly fall activities near Hemel Hempstead

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