Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Leicester 2026

35 family-friendly fall activities near Leicester

Illustration of a red tractor pulling a wooden wagon of small costumed figures past pumpkins and autumn trees near a red barn (Halloween Farm 2026)

Halloween Farm 2026

Sep 26 – Nov 1

Heather 13 mi

Family farm adventure with pumpkin picking, circus shows, and a roller disco.

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

Swithens Farm Pumpkin Festival by Day

Oct 10 – Oct 31

Rothwell 21 mi

Tractor rides, pumpkin carving, spooky woods, and farm animal encounters.

Spooktacular Saturday

Sat, Oct 31

Hinckley 12 mi Free

Free town-centre family Halloween activities, crafts, and costume contest.

Trick or Treat Tram

Oct 29 – Oct 31

Seaton 20 mi

Spooky 25-minute tram ride and witch activities at Colyton.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles, pumpkin seeds and small figures on a wooden table under string lights (Twinlakes Family Scream Park)

Twinlakes Family Scream Park

Oct 3 – Nov 2

Melton Mowbray 16 mi

Spooky family fun with pumpkin picking and no scares.

Illustration of a glowing ferris wheel, carousels, and pumpkins at a small carnival at twilight with tiny figures (Harborough Fireworks Spectacular)

Harborough Fireworks Spectacular

Wed, Nov 4

Market Harborough 13 mi $$

Features fireworks displays, a bonfire, funfair, and monster truck rides.

Illustration of small purple clay characters carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles and seeds (Halloween Fun at Rockingham Castle)

Halloween Fun at Rockingham Castle

Oct 28 – Oct 31

Rockingham 19 mi

Pumpkin crossword trail, ghoulish games, and pumpkin rolling beneath the towers.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins with two small farmers, red wheelbarrows and a farm stand (Swarkestone Nursery Pumpkin Patch & Spooky Trail Experience)

Swarkestone Nursery Pumpkin Patch & Spooky Trail Experience

Oct 10 – Oct 30

Swarkestone 20 mi

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

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 19 mi Free

Village scarecrow trail celebrating 100 years of David Attenborough.

Halloween at Boughton

Oct 24 – Oct 31

Kettering 23 mi

Features a spine-tingling trail and pumpkins grown on the estate.

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 11 mi

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

Little Horrors’ Mash

Sat, Oct 24

Coalville 11 mi

Halloween disco and fancy dress competition for young children.

Autumn Glow Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3

Holme Pierrepont 21 mi $

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

Kids Floral Pumpkin Workshop

Tue, Oct 20

Sileby 7 mi $$

Children decorate a pumpkin with fresh flowers, foliage, and seasonal materials.

Creepy Costumes Hunt

Oct 22 – Oct 25

Coalville 11 mi

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

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins on curling vines, a red wheelbarrow, and a small wooden farm stand (Holly Lodge Farm Pumpkin Weekend)

Holly Lodge Farm Pumpkin Weekend

Oct 17 – Oct 18

Atherstone 16 mi $

All-ages autumn farm visit for Pumpkin Weekend.

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 19 mi $$

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

Fright Fest

Wed, Oct 28

Rugby 19 mi $$

Inclusive family Halloween gathering featuring crafts, sensory fun, and pumpkin decorating.

Illustration of tiny clay musicians playing on a hay stage among pumpkins, bunting and striped booths in autumn (Free Coventry Half Term Halloween Family Fun Day)

Free Coventry Half Term Halloween Family Fun Day

Fri, Oct 30

Coventry 21 mi Free

Halloween-themed games, treats, and activities with costumes encouraged.

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Tots on Tuesdays - Halloween Spooks!)

Tots on Tuesdays - Halloween Spooks!

Tue, Oct 27

Coventry 22 mi $

Outdoor wildlife activities, crafts, and games for toddlers.

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 8 mi $$

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

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 13 mi $$

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

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (Wildlife Watch: Halloween in the Woods)

Wildlife Watch: Halloween in the Woods

Mon, Oct 26

Coventry 22 mi $

Play outdoor games, craft magic potions, and learn about wildlife.

Halloween Half-Term

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Kettering 25 mi

Unlimited rides plus Zoolab's potions show and Halloween Haunt walkthroughs.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Fun Farm Grantham Halloween Disco)

Fun Farm Grantham Halloween Disco

Fri, Oct 30

Grantham 28 mi

Glow-tastic disco with a fancy dress competition and free goodie bags

Arbie's i-Spy: Autumn Trail

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Alrewas 26 mi

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

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (3rd Oct 2026 - Pumpkins and Dinosaurs)

3rd Oct 2026 - Pumpkins and Dinosaurs

Sat, Oct 3

Northampton 27 mi

Interactive dinosaurs visit alongside more than 90 varieties of pumpkins.

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

Halloween Spooktacular and Pumpkin Patch

Kibworth Harcourt 9 mi $$

Homegrown pumpkin patch and carving station

Illustration of striped market booths and pumpkin displays on a street with small clay figures under orange autumn trees (Hinckley BID's Halloween Treasure Hunt)

Hinckley BID's Halloween Treasure Hunt

Hinckley 12 mi Free

Town-wide Halloween treasure hunt with prize opportunities

Illustration of costumed figures beside a table with two gold trophies on a hay covered stage with pumpkins and string lights (Little Ravers Halloween Party)

Little Ravers Halloween Party

Nuneaton 16 mi $$

Family-friendly Halloween rave with DJ and costume contest.

Illustration of a ghost and a small witch carrying a pumpkin bucket on a sidewalk past glowing porches on an autumn street (October Half Term at Twycross Zoo: Trick-or-Treat Trail)

October Half Term at Twycross Zoo: Trick-or-Treat Trail

Atherstone 16 mi $$

Interactive Trick-or-Treat Trail with costumed characters

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles and scattered seeds on a wooden table under string lights at dusk (Halloween Makers Market at FarGo Village)

Halloween Makers Market at FarGo Village

Coventry 22 mi Free

Halloween-themed market with local makers and workshops.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Kids Halloween Monster Tipi of Terror)

Kids Halloween Monster Tipi of Terror

Fillongley 22 mi $$

Monster Tipi of Terror with spooky train ride

Illustration of a clay kid in cat ears at a craft table with ghosts, pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Halloween Biscuit Baking at Green's Windmill)

Halloween Biscuit Baking at Green's Windmill

Nottingham 22 mi $

Spooky Halloween biscuit baking with themed cutters

Illustration of a twilight carnival with a glowing ferris wheel, a carousel, a game booth, pumpkins and costumed figures (Statfold's Halloween Spooktacular)

Statfold's Halloween Spooktacular

Tamworth 21 mi $$

Family-friendly Halloween fun with spooky train rides and a vintage fairground.

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

Sat17Oct Holly Lodge Farm Pumpkin WeekendAtherstone

thru1Nov Halloween Farm 2026Heather

thru2Nov Twinlakes Family Scream ParkMelton Mowbray

thru31Oct Swithens Farm Pumpkin Festival by DayRothwell

thru30Oct Swarkestone Nursery Pumpkin Patch & Spooky Trail ExperienceSwarkestone

Other Halloween categories near Leicester

Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with a ghost above string lights, two witches by a table, and glowing pumpkins

LeicesterHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties15 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, pumpkins and a black cat under a big pale moon

LeicesterHaunted Experiences11 haunted attractions

Illustration of a small ghost and a jack-o'-lantern performing on a stage with red curtains, watched by a crowd at dusk

LeicesterHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment13 shows & screenings

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

LeicesterUnique Halloween Events25 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities near Leicester

Leicestershire families can find pumpkin picking at Windmill Farm Park and Halloween Farm. For those venturing further, consider the large-scale Monster Mash in Nottingham or Halloween Fun at Rockingham Castle.

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35 family-friendly fall activities near Leicester

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

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