Kendal Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

Embark on a spooktacular journey during Halloween week at the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway. Families can enjoy themed activities and ghoulishly decorated stations. The highlight is the unique 'double-header' train experience, featuring two heritage steam engines working in tandem for...

Get ready for a week of FREE Supervillain fun at Affinity Lancashire this October Half Term! Meet the villains, enjoy magic shows, follow a trick-or-treat trail, and participate in creative workshops. The event culminates in a spectacular Villains Halloween Fancy...

Get creative with spooky autumnal crafts at Wordsworth House and Garden. This family-friendly event offers a chance to make your own seasonal creations after exploring the historic house and grounds. Join in the fun and let your imagination run wild...

Get ready for a "fangtastic" family pantomime at The Witham this Halloween! Join the fun as the wicked Belladonna disrupts the Halloween party, and see if Tommy the Ghostbuster can save the day. This "spooktacular" show is packed with tricks...

Prepare for a hilariously horrific and perfectly phantom-tastic family show! Captain Calamity and his anarchic crew present a symphony of disaster featuring a smelly dragon, a mad scientist, and magical mayhem with spooky science, beastly balloons, and bursting bubbles. This...

Step into a world of magic this Halloween at Blackpool Zoo's Wizarding Wildlife School. Discover spellbinding creatures, ancient guardians, and nature-based sorcery. Participate in interactive trails, magical makeovers, and enchanting talks. Special VIP Masterclasses offer advanced wizardry lessons for ages...

Blackpool's Biggest Free Monster Mash Halloween Party invites little ghouls and goblins aged 10 and under for an afternoon of spooky fun. Held at Abingdon Street Market, this event promises games, prizes, and silly surprises in a friendly, festive atmosphere....

Blackpool's skyline transforms into a playful monster playground with the Monster Hunt. Ten enormous inflatable creatures, crafted by the acclaimed Designs In Air, will be perched on rooftops across the Golden Mile and Town Centre. Families and visitors are invited...

Experience the magic of autumn at the 6th Annual Ridgeway Farm Pumpkin Festival. Wander through the pumpkin patch to find your ideal pumpkin, then enjoy a scenic walk through the themed orchard. Inside the magical barn, unleash your creativity decorating...

Unleash your creativity at this festive pumpkin painting workshop. Ditch the carving tools and design a unique, decorative pumpkin with guidance from an experienced artist. All materials are provided, and you'll take your personalized creation home. Perfect for all skill...

Step into a magical autumn evening at Mrs Dowsons Farm for their Enchanted Pumpkin Nights. Wander a lantern-lit path to a glowing pumpkin patch, where one complimentary pumpkin awaits. Enjoy carnival games, toast marshmallows over fire pits, and sway to...

Experience the magic of autumn at Mrs Dowsons Farm Park's Pumpkin Festival. Wander through a vast 3-acre pumpkin patch, pick your perfect pumpkin, and enjoy farm animal encounters. For an enchanting evening, the 'Pumpkin Nights' event offers an adult-only experience...

Join the Little Scare-lings for a magical Halloween tea party filled with witches, wizards, and wicked treats. This fun and interactive event offers just the right amount of spookiness for a relaxed celebration. Kids can stir, bubble, and brew their...

Experience authentic, old-fashioned family fun at Ribble Valley Pumpkins 2025. This autumn extravaganza invites visitors to pick their own pumpkins directly from the farm. Enjoy a delightful day with farm animals, engaging games, and delicious seasonal refreshments. Capture memorable moments...

Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good time at The Swan Hotel's "Monster Mash" Kids Halloween Party. This thrilling event features a Kids UV Mini Disco, spine-chilling treats, and frighteningly fun games. Children can enjoy pizza and chips, while...

Get ready for a spooktacular time at Watchtree Nature Reserve's kids' pumpkin carving event! Children can unleash their creativity, carving their own pumpkins with provided tools. The fun includes a Halloween-themed cookie and spooky hot chocolate, plus a battery candle...

Embark on a magical journey through Strid Wood on the Bolton Abbey Pumpkin Trail. Follow a path marked by giant pumpkins, uncover hidden clues in mystery boxes, and solve an exciting puzzle. This family-friendly adventure is perfect for children aged...

Unleash your inner alchemist at Llancaiach Fawr Manor with a special Halloween potions workshop. Discover the art of potion-making in a historic setting, perfect for a spooky and educational experience.

Get ready for a spook-tacular time at the Family Halloween Party hosted by Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort. This interactive event is perfect for little ghouls and boys, packed with fang-tastic fun, laughter, dancing, and Halloween magic. Hosted by...

Embark on a thrilling Halloween scavenger hunt at the Dalmeny Resort Hotel. This family-friendly event features daily themed activities, from creative arts and crafts to energetic pool parties. Evenings come alive with live entertainment in the ballroom and musical performances...

Join HAPPA in Burnley for Doggy Doo! A Halloween Fest, a spooktacular dog-friendly event. Explore numerous dog-focused stalls, enjoy exciting agility displays, and enter your canine companion into a fun novelty dog show. Treat your pet to on-site grooming and...

Children can dive into a world of spooky magic and creativity at HAPPA's Spooky Halloween Afternoon Tea. This event offers a specially prepared themed menu, engaging story time, cupcake decorating, crafts, games, and glittery tattoos, ensuring a memorable Halloween celebration...

Step back in time at Raby Castle for a Horrible Histories takeover! Explore the castle's crackin' history with a special trail that reveals the lives of lords, ladies, spit boys, and gong farmers. Discover medieval activities, from fabulous feasts to...

Walby Farm Park invites visitors to its expansive pumpkin patch for a delightful autumn experience. Guests can select from acres of homegrown pumpkins, with a free pumpkin included for every paying child. Daytime activities feature a lively disco and game...

Embark on a thrilling Halloween trail at Gawthorpe Hall's grounds. Families can collect a trail sheet and embark on a quest to find hidden ghosts, pumpkins, black cats, and witches. It's a perfect outdoor adventure for all ages to enjoy...

Experience the magic of autumn at the West Lancashire Light Railway's Pumpkin Sunday. Families can enjoy a charming steam train ride and receive a free pumpkin with every child ticket. Engage in traditional games and activities, and explore the historic...

Brave the historic East Riddlesden Hall for a spooky Halloween hunt, navigating its creaking floorboards and shadowy corridors. Outside, a garden adventure awaits as you search for hidden pumpkins to reveal a secret word. Don't miss the chance to get...

Discover a delightful pumpkin festival at Birchfield Ice Cream Farm, where you can pick your own perfect pumpkin from thousands available in various colors and sizes. Explore scenic fields with numerous photo opportunities, and enjoy delicious treats from their on-site...

This Halloween, Mere Sands Wood transforms into a magical woodland school. Children can design enchanted cloaks, build their own broomsticks, create wild potions, and craft wands. It's a spellbinding adventure for young witches, wizards, goblins, and ghouls.

Caledonia Park hosts a frightfully fun Hallows Eve Spectacular on October 31st. This free family event features late-night shopping, thrilling theatrical performances, and mesmerizing acts. Encounter spooky roaming characters like the Voodoo Boneshaker and Cecily the Sky Witch, and enjoy...

Unleash your creativity at The Atkinson's Halloween-themed craft workshop. This family-friendly event offers a chance to make spooky creations with all materials provided. Drop in anytime during the afternoon to join the fun.

Unleash creativity at the Halloween Slime Workshop! Children can mix, knead, and color their own unique slime, adding glitter and fun extras. This 45-minute session is perfect for little ones to get hands-on with spooky fun, followed by playtime with...

Get ready for a spooky-fun family night at Gretna Green's Guising event! Follow a thrilling trick-or-treat trail that leads to a fang-tastic Halloween party. The celebration includes exciting games, delightful treats, party bags, and a lively kids' disco. While the...

Discover a delightful pumpkin picking experience at Baydale Farm, offering 10 varieties of pumpkins and squashes grown on-site. Wander through the patch, select your perfect pumpkin, and enjoy the farm's scenic surroundings. It's a fantastic outing for families looking for...

Get ready for a ghoulishly-good time at Hall Hill Farm's Spooky Half Term! They're offering a host of extra activities including a Mini Monster Maze, Trick or Treat treasure hunt, and the chance to pick and carve your own pumpkin....

Get ready for a spooktacular time at Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary's Spooky Halloween Craft Days! Perfect for 'little monsters' and their grown-up ghouls, these events offer a chance to create frightfully fun crafts with glue, glitter, and paint. No admission charge,...

Venture into the 'haunted corners' of Hopetown for a Halloween-themed bushcraft adventure. This immersive workshop, led by Outdoor Ambition, focuses on teaching children aged 7-11 essential survival skills like shelter-making and fire-striking. It's a hands-on opportunity for kids to discover...

Get ready for a day packed with spooky surprises and ghost-busting giggles at Hopetown Darlington's Halloween Family Fun Day! This event features a family fun run, exciting costume competitions for all ages (including pets!), face painting, live music, and a...

Smithills Open Farm transforms into a Halloween wonderland with multiple events. Families can enjoy the Halloween Special featuring a sweet hunt, costume competition, and a decorated farm. For those seeking more thrills, the Halloween Fright Night offers guided tours through...

Farmer Ted's Pumpkin Festival offers a bewitching tedventure for families, combining Halloween excitement with a pumpkin extravaganza and dinosaurs. Designed for young ghouls and goblins, it provides a spooky yet not-too-scary experience. Highlights include a 'dead scary' maize maze, a...

RHS Garden Harlow Carr invites families to a ghoulishly good Halloween celebration this October half term. Discover a magical autumn experience with a pumpkin trail, live animal encounters from Zoolab, and creative family craft activities. Delve into the world of...

Princesses, step aside! The Villains are unleashed for an ultimate Halloween party at Albert Halls Bolton. Join your favorite villains as they plot and scheme to conjure up a magical event filled with spine-tingling songs, chilling choreography, and devilish party...