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Popular events this season include the Halloween Spooktacular @ Shanklin Chine, featuring enchanting decorations and spooky activities for all ages. Additionally, the Paul Merson Evening promises an engaging night with fascinating stories from the football legend. And the Fan TC Con is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing a variety of local artists and exciting performances. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Ryde
- Halloween Spooktacular @ Shanklin Chine (Shanklin)
- Paul Merson Evening (Newport)
- Pick Your Own at the Pumpkin Patch @ Tapnell Farm (Yarmouth)
- Spooky Farm Fun @ Tapnell Farm Park (Yarmouth)
- Fan TC Con (Newport)
- Wizard Week @ Isle of Wight Steam Railway (Havenstreet)
- Halloween at Carisbrooke Castle (Carisbrooke)
- The Lost Crypt Escape Room
- Quarr Abbey Saints Trail
- Dark Nights Lantern Walk @ The Garlic Farm (Newchurch)
See these and even more events listed below!
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Ryde
Halloween Spooktacular @ Shanklin Chine
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween event with eerie decorations, animatronics, and live actors.
Description:
Experience a month-long Halloween Spooktacular at Shanklin Chine, featuring eerie decorations, animatronics, live actors, and spine-chilling surprises. Wander through haunted trails, enjoy themed activities, and discover the secrets held within the chine's winding pathways. Live music on weekends adds to the monstrous melodies, and fancy dress is strongly encouraged.
Where: Shanklin | More Info: Halloween Spooktacular @ Shanklin Chine
Spooky Farm Fun @ Tapnell Farm Park
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration featuring a magical pumpkin patch, tarot card readings, and a Bugs and Beasties Show.
Description:
Join Wanda Witch and her team of Scatty Scarecrows at Tapnell Farm Park this Halloween half term. Explore the Magical Pumpkin Patch, where you can meet new characters and pick your own pumpkin. Enjoy tarot card readings by Rosella the Fortune Teller and participate in pumpkin carving activities. The Bugs and Beasties Show will also take place, featuring close encounters with fascinating creatures. This all-weather event promises fun for all ages.
Where: Yarmouth | More Info: Spooky Farm Fun @ Tapnell Farm Park
Pick Your Own at the Pumpkin Patch @ Tapnell Farm
What to Expect:
A festive celebration featuring a lovely meander through the pumpkin patch and various family-friendly activities.
Description:
Celebrate the humble pumpkin at Tapnell Farm's Pumpkin Trail and Festival. The Pumpkin Trail is a lovely meander through the field where you can select your own pumpkin and take great selfies at various decorative display points. The Pumpkin Festival features Pick Your Own pumpkins, pumpkin carving, ferret racing, gourd games, and vintage funfair amusements. Enjoy live acoustic cover music, refreshments, and a licensed bar. The event is free to enter and park, with PYO pumpkin prices varying by size.
Where: Yarmouth | More Info: Pick Your Own at the Pumpkin Patch @ Tapnell Farm
Halloween at Carisbrooke Castle
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween event with spooky clues and storytelling.
Description:
This Halloween half-term event at Carisbrooke Castle offers a spooky and fun experience for families. Participants can follow a quest to solve creepy clues and listen to eerie stories, making it a ghoulishly good day out.
Where: Carisbrooke | More Info: Halloween at Carisbrooke Castle
Wizard Week @ Isle of Wight Steam Railway
What to Expect:
A magical week of spooky goings-on featuring free magic shows and a terrifying treasure hunt trail.
Description:
Wizard Week @ Isle of Wight Steam Railway is a magical and spooky celebration where witches, wizards, and other ghouls take over Havenstreet. Enjoy free magic shows by Professor Crump, participate in a terrifying treasure hunt trail, and explore the grounds before boarding a steam train where a crafty witch will deal out treats and maybe a few tricks. This event offers a delightful blend of magic and adventure perfect for the Halloween season.
Where: Havenstreet | More Info: Wizard Week @ Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Illuminations @ Shanklin Chine
What to Expect:
The event's unique feature is its transformation of a natural gorge into a magical setting with hundreds of LED lights.
Description:
Experience the enchantment of Shanklin Chine at dusk with its stunning LED-lit waterfall and pathways. Hundreds of lights transform the natural gorge into a magical setting, creating an impression akin to a cathedral roof. This weather-dependent attraction offers a unique and captivating experience both day and evening, making it a hidden gem on the Isle of Wight.
Where: Shanklin | More Info: Illuminations @ Shanklin Chine
Dark Nights Lantern Walk @ The Garlic Farm
What to Expect:
A guided lantern trail through the farm's fields and woodland, featuring garlic-themed treats and activities.
Description:
Experience the enchantment of Dark Nights Lantern Walk at The Garlic Farm. This guided lantern trail weaves through the farm's fields and woodland, featuring sculptures and models of Neolithic flint. The event promises a hauntingly beautiful evening with garlic-themed treats and activities, ensuring a magical time for all visitors.
Where: Newchurch | More Info: Dark Nights Lantern Walk @ The Garlic Farm
Quarr Abbey Saints Trail
What to Expect:
A family-friendly activity that combines historical exploration with nature walks around a beautiful Benedictine monastery.
Description:
Quarr Abbey's All Saints Trail is an exciting event where visitors can follow clues to find all ten Saints hidden around the abbey and its grounds. This activity is designed for families and those interested in history and nature, offering a unique and engaging experience amidst the beautiful surroundings of Quarr Abbey.
Where: Ryde | More Info: Quarr Abbey Saints Trail
The Lost Crypt Escape Room
What to Expect:
The UK's first escape room inside a real church crypt.
Description:
The Lost Crypt Escape Room is an immersive experience set within a real church crypt in Ryde, Isle of Wight. Players work together to solve puzzles and uncover the truth about the missing great Naval Surgeon, Dr James Lind. This unique adventure challenges teams to escape within 60 minutes, making it an exciting and family-friendly activity for teenagers and older children.
Where: Ryde | More Info: The Lost Crypt Escape Room
Pumpkin Festival
What to Expect:
Enjoy hay-wagon rides and old-time games amidst the picturesque Don McIntyre Trail during the Fall Pumpkin Festival.
Description:
The Fall Pumpkin Festival at Taylor-Bray Farm is a delightful autumn celebration featuring hay-wagon rides along the Don McIntyre Trail, old-time games for kids, and a variety of seasonal treats like pumpkins, gourds, hot dogs, apple cider, and donut holes. The event offers a serene and festive atmosphere perfect for families and those who enjoy the charm of Cape Cod's fall weather.
Where: Yarmouth | More Info: Pumpkin Festival
Clay Day @ Quay Arts
What to Expect:
A diverse range of creative activities and exhibitions suitable for both adults and families.
Description:
Quay Arts offers a variety of creative activities and exhibitions throughout September and October 2024. The schedule includes life drawing sessions, pottery classes, and special events like the Gin Festival and the Young Artist Award. These events cater to both adults and families, providing opportunities to learn and engage with art and culture.
Where: Newport | More Info: Clay Day @ Quay Arts
Homemade Sourdough Bread Workshop
What to Expect:
Hands-on learning experience to create and maintain your own sourdough starter.
Description:
Join us for a 3-hour workshop at The Garlic Farm, where you'll learn the origins, history, and health benefits of sourdough bread. Discover how to make and maintain your own starter from scratch and bake delicious sourdough loaves in a domestic oven. Enjoy hands-on learning, a light supper with sourdough tasters, and take home your own sourdough starter and loaf.