Salisbury Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

Andover 15 mi

Features a special Spooky Owl Show and a giant pumpkin trail.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Lyndhurst Scarecrow Trail)

Lyndhurst Scarecrow Trail

Oct 10 – Oct 11

Lyndhurst 17 mi

Hunt down 84 scarecrows across Lyndhurst with a family barn dance.

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Spooky Winch Halloween Word Hunt)

Spooky Winch Halloween Word Hunt

Oct 17 – Nov 1

Winchester 21 mi Free

Free city-wide letter hunt unscrambling a spooky word for treats and prizes.

Illustration of small clay figures carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles under string lights (Wild Autumn at Marwell Zoo)

Wild Autumn at Marwell Zoo

Winchester 23 mi

Seasonal sweet treats and warming drinks including pumpkin spiced lattes.

Illustration of a small Ferris wheel, striped tents and a decorated booth with pumpkins on a grassy fairground in autumn (Pumpkins in the Park 2026)

Pumpkins in the Park 2026

Oct 17 – Oct 18

Netley 24 mi $$

Features giant pumpkin displays, chainsaw woodcarving, and birds of prey.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Russell-Cotes Museum Half Term Activities)

Russell-Cotes Museum Half Term Activities

Bournemouth 24 mi

Ghost hunt in the historic house with garden trails and crafts.

Halloween Pumpkin Trail

Beaulieu 23 mi Free

Free garden pumpkin hunt with secret letters and sweet treats.

Halloween Trail (2026)

Sat, Oct 31

Bransgore 19 mi

Spooky activity trail featuring eerie challenges, climbing, and caving.

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Art for All: Spooky Portraits! (5yrs+))

Art for All: Spooky Portraits! (5yrs+)

Wed, Oct 28

Print your own spooky self-portrait with lift-the-flap twists.

Illustration of smiling ghost figures and a small costumed child beside pumpkins and paint cups on a wooden table (Halloween Slime Making Workshop)

Halloween Slime Making Workshop

Oct 29 – Oct 30

Eastleigh 20 mi

Hands-on spooky slime creation with custom colours and textures.

Illustration of striped booths with pumpkins and costumed figures on a town street with orange autumn trees (Children's Halloween Wreath Making)

Children's Halloween Wreath Making

Sat, Oct 31

Winchester 21 mi $$

Craft a full-size autumn wreath using natural materials and spooky handmade accents.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Halloween Half Term Crafts)

Halloween Half Term Crafts

Oct 27 – Oct 29

Southampton 22 mi

Hands-on Halloween crafting sessions for accompanied children aged five and up.

Illustration of an older person handing out candy to costumed children on a glowing neighborhood porch at dusk (Spooky Spoon Family Cooking Session)

Spooky Spoon Family Cooking Session

Tue, Oct 27

Bournemouth 22 mi $

Family cooking workshop making spooky tortilla pizzas and fruit skewers.

Illustration of clay characters in Halloween costumes on a stage with a golden trophy, a ghost and an audience (Tops Pokesdown's Spooktacular Halloween Party)

Tops Pokesdown's Spooktacular Halloween Party

Boscombe 24 mi Free

Nursery Halloween disco featuring games, refreshments, and fancy dress.

Owl-O-Ween

Oct 29 – Oct 30

Andover 14 mi

Mystical owl flying displays and a Halloween trail after dark.

Halloween at Finkley

Oct 17 – Oct 31

Andover 18 mi

Spooky farm fun featuring walkabout characters, live shows, and balloon drops.

Illustration of small purple clay characters carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles and seeds (Art for All: Clay Pumpkins Workshop)

Art for All: Clay Pumpkins Workshop

Create your own unique pumpkin using clay, powder paint, and accessories.

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (Children's Theatre Trail Autumn 2026)

Children's Theatre Trail Autumn 2026

Sep 12 – Nov 21

An interactive behind-the-scenes adventure exclusively for children aged 7 to 11.

Toddler Time: Silly Spiders!

Storytelling and spider-crafting session led by artist Celia Ford.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Southampton Culture Club for Kids – Spooky Autumn!)

Southampton Culture Club for Kids – Spooky Autumn!

Oct 26 – Oct 28

Creative autumn half-term workshop for children aged 6½ to 12.

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (Pumpkin Carving 2026 at The Point)

Pumpkin Carving 2026 at The Point

Oct 27 – Oct 28

Eastleigh 20 mi

Create a custom spooky Halloween pumpkin to take home and illuminate.

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Art for All: Bats on Bags Printing Workshop!)

Art for All: Bats on Bags Printing Workshop!

Mon, Oct 26

Decorate your own Halloween trick-or-treat tote bag with bat prints.

Wizard School (6yrs+)

Mon, Oct 26

Southampton 21 mi

Craft a magic wand and search for magical characters in the garden.

Illustration of kids in costumes at a table with pumpkins, bowls of treats, and paper bats and bunting overhead (Hands on History: Frightening Folklore)

Hands on History: Frightening Folklore

Southampton 21 mi

Interactive family history session exploring local folklore, mythical creatures, and crafts.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Farmer Palmer's Halloween 'Fang-tastic' Half Term)

Farmer Palmer's Halloween 'Fang-tastic' Half Term