Norwich Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

21 family-friendly fall activities in Norwich and nearby

Illustration of an outdoor movie night on a lawn with a glowing screen, lawn chairs, pumpkins and string lights at dusk (Outdoor Cinema - Hocus Pocus - PG)

Outdoor Cinema - Hocus Pocus - PG

Mon, Oct 26

Norwich

Open-air screening of the Halloween classic at Whitlingham Country Park.

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Halloween Fun - FREE Family Event 2026)

Halloween Fun - FREE Family Event 2026

Wed, Oct 28

Norwich Free

Features a family stamper trail, pumpkin hunt, and recycled crafts.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins with two small farmers, red wheelbarrows and a farm stand (The Pensthorpe Pumpkin Festival)

The Pensthorpe Pumpkin Festival

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Fakenham 23 mi

Autumn celebration featuring a pumpkin patch and spooky maize maze.

Illustration of a glowing path winding through an autumn forest with jack-o'-lanterns, hanging lanterns and floating ghosts (Applewood Countryside Park Halloween Spooktacular)

Applewood Countryside Park Halloween Spooktacular

Sat, Oct 24

Banham 17 mi

Features two spooky experiences, a bonfire, low-noise fireworks, and live music.

The Pumpkin House Halloween

Oct 10 – Oct 31

Thursford 22 mi Free

Handmade wooden house decorated with over 1,000 pumpkins.

Illustration of a ghost, a witch and a pumpkin figure on a dusk street with glowing houses, autumn leaves and pumpkins (The Halloween Garden at Holkham)

The Halloween Garden at Holkham

Oct 27 – Oct 31

Wells 30 mi

Family Halloween activities, storytelling, workshops, and trails in the Walled Garden.

Illustration of two tiny costumed figures near a flag among tall golden cornstalks, with small farm houses and pumpkins (Undley Pumpkin Patch and Maize Maze)

Undley Pumpkin Patch and Maize Maze

Sat, Oct 3

Beck Row 37 mi Free

Explore a maize maze with a real double-decker bus lookout.

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Halloween at the Museum)

Halloween at the Museum

Sat, Oct 24

Burwell 48 mi

Features a scavenger hunt, Bone Man, Bug Man, and storytelling.

Exstrawdinary Scarecrows

Sep 26 – Sep 27

Bury St Edmunds 40 mi

Autumnal scarecrow activity trail and make-your-own scarecrow workshop for children.

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Haunted Woods Pumpkin Pick n Carve)

Haunted Woods Pumpkin Pick n Carve

Oct 23 – Oct 31

East Bergholt 47 mi $

Woodland pumpkin hunt with carving or painting inside a tipi

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Autumn Family Funday Fayre)

Autumn Family Funday Fayre

Sun, Oct 25

Colchester 53 mi Free

Features local craft stalls, festive food, kids' activities, and competitions.

Halloween Family Night

Fri, Oct 30

Colchester 53 mi $

Features entertainment provided by Function One Entertainment.

Illustration of an older person handing out candy to costumed children on a glowing neighborhood porch at dusk (Pumpkin Night at Suffolk Food Hall)

Pumpkin Night at Suffolk Food Hall

Fri, Oct 30

Ipswich 42 mi

Vote for carved pumpkins in a magically lit outdoor display.

Illustration of costumed children carrying pumpkin buckets along a winding path past glowing cottages at dusk (Creepy Cruises aboard the Vintage Hauntsman)

Creepy Cruises aboard the Vintage Hauntsman

Wroxham 7 mi $

Ghostly river trip on the 'Vintage Hauntsman'

Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (Splat Messy Play Halloween Special)

Splat Messy Play Halloween Special

Yarmouth Rd 6 mi $$

Themed messy play with Halloween focus

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (October Half Term: Spooky Season!)

October Half Term: Spooky Season!

Beetley 17 mi Free

Autumnal stamper trail and folklore exploration

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Wild Halloween at Lackford Lakes)

Wild Halloween at Lackford Lakes

Bury St Edmunds 36 mi $$

Spooky nature-themed activities after dark.

Halloweenies - School of Sorcery

Suffolk 44 mi $$

School of Sorcery for young witches and wizards

Illustration of a small figure walking a path between tall golden cornstalks toward a red flag, with pumpkins nearby (Ruffins Farm PYO Pumpkins & Maize Maze)

Ruffins Farm PYO Pumpkins & Maize Maze

Whepstead 41 mi $

Pick-your-own pumpkins and a challenging maize maze.

Illustration of two small ghosts and a witch with a black cat carrying pumpkin buckets on a street of cozy houses at dusk (Trick or Treat at Landguard Fort)

Trick or Treat at Landguard Fort

Felixstowe 48 mi $$

Child-friendly trick-or-treating within historic Landguard Fort

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Cook Stars Halloween Workshop)

Cook Stars Halloween Workshop

Haverhill 52 mi $$

Ghoulish pizza and vampire cookie making workshop.

Other Halloween categories in Norwich

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

NorwichHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties11 parties & tastings

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

NorwichHaunted Experiences19 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

NorwichHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment5 shows & screenings

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon

NorwichUnique Halloween Events17 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities in Norwich

Norwich families can find Halloween activities across the region, from large agricultural events like Pensthorpe Pumpkin Festival to the free Halloween Fun at Whitlingham Country Park.

Consider the drive for a day out versus local market stalls if you want shorter journeys.

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