Wizards and Witches Week at Bocketts Farm
Features science and slime shows, reptile encounters, and a pumpkin village.
48 family-friendly fall activities in Leatherhead and nearby.
Leatherhead families seeking Halloween adventures will find events scattered across nearby towns. From farm-based fun in Epsom and Esher to city explorations in London, there's a mix of ticketed attractions and free local markets.
Consider the farm-based experiences for hands-on activities, or look towards the city for unique trails and garden explorations. Many events cater to younger audiences, offering age-appropriate scares and crafts.
Massive Halloween club night with DJs, dancers, and costume competitions.
Europe's largest scream park with award-winning haunts.
Screening on a 25ft screen with costume contests and spooky dance-offs.
Craft ritual items using beeswax, propolis, pollen, and honey.
See all trunk-or-treats, pumpkin patches, and kid-friendly events nearby.
Set one meeting spot at the entrance and a hard arrival window, since staggered arrivals kill the first hour. Assign each adult a kid headcount, not a vibe, and rotate a designated bag-watcher at the picnic base. Matching bright hats beat matching costumes for spotting kids in a crowd. Agree on the leave time out loud before anyone buys a wristband.
Assume porta-potties, plan accordingly: go before leaving home, carry your own wipes and sanitizer, and do a preemptive stop before the hayride or maze, which trap you for 30-plus minutes. Locate the restrooms on the farm map at arrival, not mid-crisis. For potty-training kids, a car-trunk travel seat is the veteran move on big farm days.
Look for daytime hours, words like "lights-on," "boo-tacular," or "little goblins," and photos showing costumed staff without masks. Red flags: chainsaws in the trailer video, teen-focused marketing, or a shared site with a nighttime haunt where sets stay visible. Reviews from parents mentioning specific ages are gold. When unsure, email and ask whether characters jump-scare or just wave.