Oxford Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

46 family-friendly fall activities in Oxford and nearby

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, curling vines, a wheelbarrow and a small farm stand at dusk (Lotmead Farm Halloween Pumpkin Picking & Trail)

Lotmead Farm Halloween Pumpkin Picking & Trail

Oct 5 – Nov 1

Swindon 23 mi

Entry fees serve as tokens redeemable against pumpkin purchases.

Spectacle of Light

Oct 16 – Nov 7

Newbury 24 mi

Illuminated woodland trail featuring an Alice in Wonderland theme.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (High Wycombe Halloween Fireworks Night)

High Wycombe Halloween Fireworks Night

Sat, Oct 31

High Wycombe 24 mi

Halloween fireworks display with fairground rides, food vendors, and a bar.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Broad Street Beats Halloween)

Broad Street Beats Halloween

Sat, Oct 24

Reading 24 mi

Free live music, Halloween crafts, face painting, and music bingo.

Beale Park Halloween

Oct 17 – Nov 1

Reading 19 mi

Features a pumpkin patch, maize maze, and decorated woodland walk.

Illustration of small clay figures carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles under string lights (Halloween at Tumblestone Hollow)

Halloween at Tumblestone Hollow

Oct 17 – Nov 1

Henley 18 mi

Mischief trail through gardens and a woodland playground with pumpkin carving.

Illustration of smiling ghost figures and a small costumed child beside pumpkins and paint cups on a wooden table (Pumpkin-Fest at The Walled Garden)

Pumpkin-Fest at The Walled Garden

Oct 17 – Nov 1

West Wycombe 21 mi

Pop-up pumpkin picking, games, and photo spots in the Chiltern Hills.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with orange pumpkins, a red wheelbarrow, a wooden farm stand and two scarecrow figures (Apple Day at Nature Discovery Centre)

Apple Day at Nature Discovery Centre

Sat, Oct 10

Thatcham 24 mi Free

Celebrate National Apple Day with apple pressing, crafts, and orchard wildlife.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins on curling vines, a red wheelbarrow, and a small wooden farm stand (Hallcourt Farm Pumpkin Picking & Wild Woodland Trail)

Hallcourt Farm Pumpkin Picking & Wild Woodland Trail

Oct 17 – Oct 31

Midgham 24 mi

Spooky woodland puzzle trail, bale play, and barn pumpkin carving.

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

Ducklington Fireworks Spectacular

Sun, Nov 8

Ducklington 10 mi $$

Features fireworks by Illusion Fireworks, a roaring bonfire, and funfair rides.

Illustration of costumed children and a cat walking a leafy sidewalk past glowing jack-o'-lanterns and cozy houses at dusk (Potions & Spells: Halloween & Illuminations Party)

Potions & Spells: Halloween & Illuminations Party

Oct 30 – Oct 31

Chipping Norton 17 mi

Family party featuring wizardry workshops, trick-or-treat bingo, illuminations, and supper.

Illustration of kids in costumes at a table with pumpkins, bowls of treats, and paper bats and bunting overhead (Twits and Tricks Weekend Storytelling at The Roald Dahl Museum)

Twits and Tricks Weekend Storytelling at The Roald Dahl Museum

Oct 22 – Nov 1

Great Missenden 24 mi

Interactive storytelling featuring noises and actions from Roald Dahl's mischievous books.

Illustration of clay figures shopping at striped market stalls piled with orange pumpkins under autumn trees and bunting (Autumn Wellness Pop-Up at Patch High Wycombe)

Autumn Wellness Pop-Up at Patch High Wycombe

Sun, Oct 18

High Wycombe 23 mi $

Holistic community gathering featuring over 30 exhibitors, talks, and wellness treatments.

Illustration of striped booths with pumpkins and costumed figures on a town street with orange autumn trees (Swindon Mid-Autumn Festival Fair 2026)

Swindon Mid-Autumn Festival Fair 2026

Sun, Sep 20

Swindon 24 mi Free

Features lantern displays, mooncakes, cultural performances, and traditional games.

Spooky Bingo

Fri, Oct 30

Aylesbury 20 mi $

Bingo and Halloween games in aid of WheelPower.

Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (October Half-Term Autumn & Halloween Crafts)

October Half-Term Autumn & Halloween Crafts

Thu, Oct 29

Thatcham 24 mi $

Hands-on seasonal crafting activities for children aged 3 to 13.

Illustration of a winding path through autumn trees with glowing lanterns and carved pumpkins in purple evening light (Halloween Trail: The Wild Witch)

Halloween Trail: The Wild Witch

Mon, Oct 26

Thatcham 24 mi $

Follow a circular nature trail to help a witch brew potions.

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Benson Lane Pumpkin Carving Workshop)

Benson Lane Pumpkin Carving Workshop

Wed, Oct 28

Wallingford 12 mi $

Carve a pumpkin to take home with all materials provided.

Adult Pumpkin Painting Evening

Fri, Oct 9

Theale 23 mi $$

Paint and personalise a ceramic pumpkin with provided art supplies.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, a scarecrow, a wheelbarrow, a fence and a red barn at sunset (Scarily Ever After: Family-Friendly Halloween at Fairytale Farm)

Scarily Ever After: Family-Friendly Halloween at Fairytale Farm

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Chipping Norton 17 mi

Fairytale puzzle trail, pumpkin carving, gingerbread decorating, and illuminated farm displays.

Nature Tots: Autumn and Harvest

Fri, Oct 2

Thatcham 24 mi

Outdoor nature play, trails, stories, and crafts for young children.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, a scarecrow, a red wheelbarrow, hay and a wooden farm stand (Wasing Pumpkins & Woodland Trail 2026)

Wasing Pumpkins & Woodland Trail 2026

Oct 16 – Oct 31

Aldermaston 26 mi

Features an enchanted woodland trail, fairytale pumpkin carriage, and witch's apothecary.

JL Events Halloween Fun Day

Sun, Oct 25

Hurst 27 mi Free

Halloween event featuring children's rides, craft stalls, and a costume competition.

Pumpkin Family Nights

Oct 10 – Oct 24

High Wycombe 28 mi

All fun, no scare evening pumpkin picking, fire shows, and play.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Pumpkin Farm Festival at Wappenham Farm)

Pumpkin Farm Festival at Wappenham Farm

Oct 10 – Oct 31

Towcester 25 mi

Explore a pumpkin patch, corn maze, and 3D spooky trail.

Pumpkin Fair

Sun, Oct 25

Wokingham 27 mi

Family autumn fair with donkey rides, farm animals, and craft stalls.

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Autumn and Winter Wild Days)

Autumn and Winter Wild Days

Oct 26 – Oct 30

Hurst 27 mi

School holiday land and water sports adventure for ages 8 to 14

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Pumpkins & Phantoms Halloween Trail)

Pumpkins & Phantoms Halloween Trail

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Wokingham 27 mi

Hunt for hidden pumpkins and mischievous ghosts to win a prize.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Halloween Pumpkin Decorating at Mackenzies Bar & Kitchen)

Halloween Pumpkin Decorating at Mackenzies Bar & Kitchen

Wed, Oct 28

Swindon 26 mi $

Social pumpkin decorating meetup hosted by The Gals Society.

Illustration of toy goats, a pony and white ducks among pumpkins and hay in a fenced pen with two costumed children (Halloween Extravaganza at Kew Little Pigs Farm)

Halloween Extravaganza at Kew Little Pigs Farm

Oct 31 – Nov 1

Amersham 28 mi $$

Meet and groom miniature pigs along a themed farm trail.

Kid's Halloween Party

Sat, Oct 31

Spencers Wood 27 mi $

Family party and disco hosted by Nikki from NikNak Events.

Dinton After Dark

Sat, Oct 31

Hurst 27 mi

Gentle lakeside Halloween trail with marshmallow roasting and friendly characters.

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Unlock the Past: MOX Family Fun Day)

Unlock the Past: MOX Family Fun Day

Oxford Free

FREE time-travelling family fun day with historical characters

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins on curling vines, with small figures, a wheelbarrow and a farm stand (High Lodge Farm Pumpkin Patch and Spooky Trail)

High Lodge Farm Pumpkin Patch and Spooky Trail

Culham 7 mi $$

Enchanting woodland trail with spooky displays and pumpkin picking.

Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on a stage with a ghost, witch, robot and golden trophies (Halloween Spooktacular at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre)

Halloween Spooktacular at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Quainton 16 mi $$

Interactive play and steam train ride with Dracula

Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (Banbury Museum October Half Term Halloween Events)

Banbury Museum October Half Term Halloween Events

Banbury 22 mi $

Creative Halloween fun with art, crafts, and games

Halloween Fun at Thrift Farm

Whaddon 25 mi $$

Free homegrown pumpkin for every paying child

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (Creepy Critters by Zoolab at Waddesdon Manor)

Creepy Critters by Zoolab at Waddesdon Manor

Aylesbury 15 mi $$

Interactive exotic animal encounters with a Halloween twist

Illustration of a purple path winding through autumn trees with glowing lanterns, small ghosts and jack-o'-lanterns (Spirits of Stowe Halloween Trail)

Spirits of Stowe Halloween Trail

Buckingham 21 mi $$

Spooky Halloween trail with ghost spotting and puzzles

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (The Boo Clue! Trail at Stowe House)

The Boo Clue! Trail at Stowe House

Buckingham 22 mi $$

Spooky riddles and puzzles throughout historic Stowe House.

Illustration of a witch in a pointed hat reading a book to a small doll child and a black cat on a sofa among pumpkins (Stick Man at the Corn Exchange Newbury)

Stick Man at the Corn Exchange Newbury

Newbury 24 mi $$

Delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's 'Stick Man'

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Fairytale Farm Learning Hub Craft Sessions)

Fairytale Farm Learning Hub Craft Sessions

Chipping Norton 17 mi $

Nature-based creative learning experiences for young people.

Illustration of small purple clay characters carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles and seeds (Witches and Wizards School at Roves Farm)

Witches and Wizards School at Roves Farm

Swindon 22 mi $$

Witches and Wizards School with themed activities and pumpkin carving.

Bluey's Big Play

High Wycombe 23 mi $$

Olivier Award-nominated live stage show featuring Bluey characters.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles, pumpkin seeds and small figures on a wooden table under string lights (Cobbs Farm Pop-Up Pumpkin Patch & Carving Tent)

Cobbs Farm Pop-Up Pumpkin Patch & Carving Tent

Hungerford 26 mi $$

Pop-up pumpkin patch with carving tent

Raver Tots Halloween Special

Swindon 26 mi $$

Kid-friendly club music with a full effects show

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

Fri16Oct Pumpkin Family NightsHigh Wycombe

Sat17Oct Hallcourt Farm Pumpkin Picking & Wild Woodland TrailMidgham

Sun18Oct Autumn Wellness Pop-Up at Patch High WycombeHigh Wycombe

thru1Nov Lotmead Farm Halloween Pumpkin Picking & TrailSwindon

thru31Oct Pumpkin Farm Festival at Wappenham FarmTowcester

thru7Nov Spectacle of LightNewbury

Other Halloween categories in Oxford

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

OxfordHalloween 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

OxfordHaunted Experiences7 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

OxfordHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment2 shows & screenings

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

OxfordUnique Halloween Events15 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities in Oxford

Halloween events across Oxfordshire and nearby include pumpkin picking at Lotmead and High Lodge Farm, and the family-focused Haunted Half Term at Waddesdon Manor.

Further afield, you'll find events in Banbury and Swindon. For something closer to home, consider the Museum of Oxford for "Unlock the Past!".

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46 family-friendly fall activities in Oxford and nearby

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