Kendal Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

27 family-friendly fall activities in Kendal and nearby

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Pumpkin Picking on the Farm 2026)

Pumpkin Picking on the Farm 2026

Oct 3 – Oct 31

Carnforth 9 mi

Includes Open Farm admission, animal handling, and an on-site carving station.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles, pumpkin seeds and small figures on a wooden table under string lights (An Afternoon of Autumn Magic: Pumpkins, Halloween Crafts & Pop-Up Stalls)

An Afternoon of Autumn Magic: Pumpkins, Halloween Crafts & Pop-Up Stalls

Sun, Oct 25

Bolton 16 mi $$

Features pumpkin carving, spell crafts, storytelling, and free-to-browse gift stalls.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, curling vines, a wheelbarrow and a small farm stand at dusk (Ridgeway Farm Pumpkin Festival)

Ridgeway Farm Pumpkin Festival

Oct 10 – Oct 31

Blackpool 37 mi

Pick from 15 homegrown pumpkin varieties and meet friendly farm animals.

Illustration of striped market booths and pumpkin displays on a street with small clay figures under orange autumn trees (Downham Village Hall Bonfire & Firework Display 2026)

Downham Village Hall Bonfire & Firework Display 2026

Thu, Nov 5

Downham 35 mi $$

Annual community bonfire and fireworks display featuring food and mulled wine.

Illustration of a red tractor pulling a wooden wagon of small costumed figures past pumpkins and autumn trees near a red barn (Halloween Half-Term Activities at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway)

Halloween Half-Term Activities at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Ravenglass 27 mi

Ride double-header steam trains with Halloween activities and decorated stations.

Illustration of a small witch and a ghost performing on a theatre stage with a pumpkin, red curtains and a seated audience (Halloween Spooktacular Pantomime)

Halloween Spooktacular Pantomime

Barnard Castle 36 mi

Family-friendly Halloween pantomime following Tommy the Ghostbuster at Creaky Towers.

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (Little Scare-lings - Witches, Wizards and Wicked Treats)

Little Scare-lings - Witches, Wizards and Wicked Treats

Oct 24 – Oct 31

Preston 39 mi

Spooky family tea party featuring potion making and glow-in-the-dark slime.

Illustration of small clay figures carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles under string lights (Pumpkin Planter Workshop)

Pumpkin Planter Workshop

Sat, Oct 17

Bolton by Bowland 31 mi $$

Carve and plant hardy succulents into an indoor or outdoor display.

Illustration of a glowing path winding through an autumn forest with jack-o'-lanterns, hanging lanterns and floating ghosts (Spooky Skeleton Trail at High Force Waterfall)

Spooky Skeleton Trail at High Force Waterfall

Oct 3 – Nov 1

Forest 32 mi

Woodland quest uncovering hidden skeleton clues along the waterfall path.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Watchtree Running Community Halloween Run 2026)

Watchtree Running Community Halloween Run 2026

Wed, Oct 28

Carlisle 40 mi

A laid-back, strictly no-scare 5K social community run with cake.

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

Pumpkin Picking at Walby Farm Park

Oct 3 – Oct 31

Carlisle 42 mi $$

Genuine on-site pumpkin patch with acres of pumpkins

Bolton Abbey Pumpkin Trail

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Skipton 41 mi

Follow giant pumpkins through Strid Wood to solve a mystery puzzle.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins on curling vines, with small figures, a wheelbarrow and a farm stand (Birchfield Ice Cream Farm Pumpkin Festival)

Birchfield Ice Cream Farm Pumpkin Festival

Harrogate 48 mi Free

Pick from over 40 pumpkin varieties grown directly in the fields.

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Horrible Histories Takeover at Raby Castle)

Horrible Histories Takeover at Raby Castle

Tue, Oct 27

Staindrop 42 mi

Create seasonal autumnal tree pictures using collage and watercolour paints.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles and scattered seeds on a wooden table under string lights at dusk (Ceramic Pumpkin Painting Workshop)

Ceramic Pumpkin Painting Workshop

Sun, Oct 4

Tarleton 44 mi $$$

Paint and personalise a set of two ceramic pumpkins.

Trick and Treat Circus

Thu, Oct 29

Darwen 45 mi

A scare-free Halloween show combining pantomime comedy with circus thrills.

Illustration of kids in costumes at a table with pumpkins, bowls of treats, and paper bats and bunting overhead (Halloween Pottery Painting at Curlew Cafe)

Halloween Pottery Painting at Curlew Cafe

Mon, Oct 26

Toft Hill 45 mi $

Paint and personalise Halloween pottery pieces like pumpkins, ghosts, and witches.

Illustration of an older person handing out candy to costumed children on a glowing neighborhood porch at dusk (Hall Carr Halloween Trick or Treat)

Hall Carr Halloween Trick or Treat

Sat, Oct 31

Rossendale 48 mi Free

Garden and home walkthrough fundraising for the Alzheimer's Society UK.

Illustration of a winding path through autumn trees with glowing lanterns and carved pumpkins in purple evening light (Watchtree Halloween Family Fun Week 2026)

Watchtree Halloween Family Fun Week 2026

Oct 23 – Nov 1

Carlisle 40 mi Free

Free half-term Monster Mile trail and reserve ghost hunt.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Blackpool Monster Hunt)

Blackpool Monster Hunt

Blackpool 37 mi Free

10 giant inflatable monsters on rooftops

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Captain Calamity – Spooky Spectacular!)

Captain Calamity – Spooky Spectacular!

Barnard Castle 36 mi $$

Guinness World Record Breaking Captain Calamity's spooky spectacular

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Blackpool Zoo's Wizarding Wildlife School)

Blackpool Zoo's Wizarding Wildlife School

Blackpool 37 mi $$

Spellbinding Halloween experience with magical creatures and sorcery.

Illustration of small purple clay characters carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles and seeds (Watchtree Kids Pumpkin Carving)

Watchtree Kids Pumpkin Carving

Carlisle 40 mi $

Limited spaces for intimate pumpkin carving.

Illustration of tiny clay musicians playing on a hay stage among pumpkins, bunting and striped booths in autumn (Mrs Dowsons Pumpkin Festival & Pumpkin Nights)

Mrs Dowsons Pumpkin Festival & Pumpkin Nights

Blackburn 39 mi $$

3-acre pumpkin patch with 12+ varieties and adult-only 'Pumpkin Nights'.

Illustration of small clay figures carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles under string lights (Pumpkin Painting Workshop at Artisan)

Pumpkin Painting Workshop at Artisan

Whalley 38 mi $$

Personalized pumpkin painting workshop

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Family Halloween Party at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort)

Family Halloween Party at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort

Burnley 42 mi $$

Interactive family event with a children's entertainer and magic show.

Wild Magic at Mere Sands Wood

Ormskirk 48 mi $

Create magical woodland crafts and potions.

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

Sat17Oct Pumpkin Planter WorkshopBolton by Bowland

thru31Oct Pumpkin Picking on the Farm 2026Carnforth

thru1Nov Spooky Skeleton Trail at High Force WaterfallForest-in-Teesdale

thru31Oct Pumpkin Picking at Walby Farm ParkCarlisle

thru31Oct Ridgeway Farm Pumpkin FestivalBlackpool

Other Halloween categories in Kendal

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

KendalHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties8 parties & tastings

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

KendalHaunted Experiences21 haunted attractions

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

KendalHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment7 shows & screenings

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon

KendalUnique Halloween Events11 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities in Kendal

Kendal’s family-friendly Halloween events span many locations, from bustling garden centres and theatres to historic railways and working farms. Whether you're seeking a ticketed adventure like the Halloween at the La’al Ratty Railway or a more local experience, there's a treat waiting. Consider the many activities available in and around Kendal for a memorable celebration.

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27 family-friendly fall activities in Kendal and nearby

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

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