Skelmersdale Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

Roby Mill Farm Shop offers a pumpkin picking experience with thousands of pumpkins and gourds. Children's activities include trampolines and hook-a-duck. Weekend and half-term visits include additional vendors and face painting.

Aintree Racecourse presents Halloween Family Day on Sunday, October 25, 2026, combining jump racing with activities like crafts, face painting, and a costume competition. A Huntrix tribute act will perform, and under 18s attend for free.

The Spooky Welly Walk at Sefton Park is a 1.5-mile route for children with crafts, fairground activities, and storytelling. Costumes are welcome.

Farmer Ted's annual Pumpkin Festival features thousands of pumpkins and dinosaurs. The Pumpkin Village includes pumpkin mountains and displays. A Scary Maize Maze with a treasure hunt, 12 animatronic dinosaurs, marshmallow roasting, and Sorcery School sessions are available. Fancy dress...

Grange Farm Lowton Pumpkin Festival allows attendees to search for pumpkins, enjoy fair rides, live entertainment, and food and drinks.

Knowsley Safari offers a Halloween-themed event during the October half term. The event includes the safari drive, animal encounters, and Halloween surprises.

The Village On The Green hosts a family-friendly Halloween event on October 31st. Attendees can enjoy a Spooky DJ Party, a fancy dress competition, and games. Costumed characters will be present. Food is available for purchase.

A paint and sip event provides a pumpkin, a welcome drink, and supplies for creating a Halloween design with artist guidance. The two-hour event includes cleanup by organizers. Food and extra drinks are available for purchase.

At Curiosity Corner Play, participants in this autumn workshop will paint a ceramic pumpkin. All necessary paints, brushes, and materials are provided, along with a large or small pumpkin. An apron and gift bag for the finished piece are included.

A two-hour pumpkin painting workshop allows participants to personalize a ceramic pumpkin and craft a seasonal tablescape. All materials and guidance are provided. A complimentary cocktail is included.

Children aged 9 and up are invited to a Halloween Party hosted by the Hough Green and Ditton Scouts and Guide Group. Costumes are encouraged for games and treats.

Central Library in Liverpool holds a Halloween-themed crafting event. All necessary materials are included with the ticket fee for attendees to create crafts and socialize.

Eureka! Science + Discovery hosts 'Myths & Legends' during October Half Term. The event features Teach Rex with a dragon, dragonbreath activities by The Wonderweaver, and a show called 'Dragon Dynamics'.

Teens aged 15-17 can attend a Halloween Disco hosted by Dragon Care, featuring music, dancing, and a neon Halloween atmosphere. Dragon care tips will be shared. Drinks and a buffet are included.

A Halloween disco event for ages 8 to 14 combines dancing to music with learning about dragon care.

The Wigan Pumpkin Patch Express provides train rides to a pumpkin patch. Super Spooky Night Trains operate on Saturday evenings.

Smithills Open Farm transforms into a Halloween wonderland with multiple events. Families can enjoy the Halloween Special featuring a sweet hunt, costume competition, and a decorated farm. For those seeking more thrills, the Halloween Fright Night offers guided tours through...

Visit Catalyst during the October Half Term for exciting Hands-on Halloween workshops. Families can dive into scary science experiments, including slime making and other spooky activities. Workshops are scheduled for 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, offering a fun and educational...

This Halloween, Eureka! Science + Discovery presents 'Trick or Truth?', an event where science meets sorcery. Visitors can craft mind-bending illusions, enjoy spellbinding shows by Dr. Ken, and be amazed by roaming magicians. It's a unique opportunity to explore the...

Halloween at Knowsley Safari during October Half Term features family activities in the Foot Safari, including characters, conservation stations, crafts, and interactive challenges for treats.

Leigh Family Halloween Disco offers a spooktacular night of dancing and fun at Leigh Village Halls. Attendees are encouraged to wear their best Halloween costumes for a chance to win prizes in a costume contest. The event features music, games,...

The Mighty Monster's Ball at Calderstones Park is a family-friendly event with seasonal activities and entertainment during autumn.

Liverpool ONE hosts a Halloween celebration with a fancy dress competition, drumming workshops, zombie performers, face painting, and a silent disco for children.

Princesses, step aside! The Villains are unleashed for an ultimate Halloween party at Albert Halls Bolton. Join your favorite villains as they plot and scheme to conjure up a magical event filled with spine-tingling songs, chilling choreography, and devilish party...

Kenyon Hall Farm's Pumpkin Festival includes a pumpkin patch with over 20,000 pumpkins, themed photo opportunities, and displays of pumpkins and squashes. Advanced booking is required.

The Lake House Waterloo presents the Mini Monster Ball, a family-friendly Halloween party with music, games, dancing, and spooky surprises. Attendees can wear costumes for a chance to win prizes.

The Sefton Park Palm House hosts a Halloween party for school-aged children with games and activities. The Palm House's botanical collection and architecture are also on display.

Air Nation's Happy Halloween Event features a bounce experience with a spooky theme. The event includes Nerf Nights and dedicated sessions for toddlers and those with special educational needs.

The Halloween Spooktacular is a festive event held at Holy Name - Bar & Function Rooms. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes and enjoy a night of music and dancing. The event promises a hauntingly good time with spooky cocktails...

West Lancashire Light Railway presents Pumpkin Sunday, a family event with steam train rides and a free pumpkin for each child ticket. Traditional games and activities are offered on the historic railway grounds.

The Atkinson hosts a family-friendly Halloween craft workshop where attendees can make spooky creations. Materials are provided, and drop-ins are welcome.

Bents Garden Centre hosts a Spooky Tea Party with a wizard, magic tricks, party games, and a Halloween food plate for children. A costume contest offers prizes.

Bolton Allstarz hosts their annual Halloween Party on October 30, 2025. This free community event is a chance for families to celebrate the spooky season together.

This Halloween, Mere Sands Wood transforms into a magical woodland school. Children can design enchanted cloaks, build their own broomsticks, create wild potions, and craft wands. It's a spellbinding adventure for young witches, wizards, goblins, and ghouls.

Little ghouls and goblins aged under 5 can enjoy a special Halloween party at the stunning Sefton Park Palm House. This event offers a fun and safe way for the youngest visitors to experience the spooky season with themed activities.

The Katumba Halloween Carnival Parade in Liverpool features performing arts, costumes, drumming, fire dancing, and illuminated artistry, exploring themes of climate change and cultural heritage.

This one-hour workshop invites participants to craft their own unique ghost from clay. Using provided tools, attendees can give their ghost a distinct personality, adding creative details like hats or facial features. Completed pieces will be glazed and fired, ready...