South Shields Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

23 family-friendly fall activities in South Shields and nearby

Illustration of clay characters in Halloween costumes on a stage with a golden trophy, a ghost and an audience (Halloween Family Party at The New Sundial)

Halloween Family Party at The New Sundial

Sat, Oct 31

South Shields $$

Family Halloween party featuring entertainment by George Thompson, games, and food.

Illustration of kids in costumes at a table with pumpkins, bowls of treats, and paper bats and bunting overhead (The New Sundial Spooky Spectacular)

The New Sundial Spooky Spectacular

Wed, Oct 28

South Shields $$

Family Halloween party with mascot castles, games, and children's meals included.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (The Brocksbushes Pumpkin Experience)

The Brocksbushes Pumpkin Experience

Oct 3 – Oct 31

Newcastle upon Tyne 21 mi

Northumberland patch featuring over 155,000 pumpkins and roaming characters.

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Eldon Scare Trail)

Eldon Scare Trail

Sat, Oct 31

Newcastle upon Tyne 8 mi $

Family scavenger hunt with 12 hidden vinyls supporting mental health services.

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

Halloween Pumpkin Trail at Northumberlandia

Oct 26 – Nov 1

Cramlington 10 mi $

Self-guided woodland walk to locate 12 pumpkins and creature facts.

Halloween Scarecrow Festival

Oct 23 – Nov 1

Stanley 13 mi Free

Spooky scarecrows, creepy characters, and fortune telling for the whole family.

Nerd Fright Fest

Sat, Oct 31

Gateshead 7 mi Free

Features movie props, cosplay competitions, and a retro gaming zone.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles, pumpkin seeds and small figures on a wooden table under string lights (Spooky Half Term at Hall Hill Farm)

Spooky Half Term at Hall Hill Farm

Oct 17 – Nov 1

Lanchester 21 mi

Haunted sheep races, mini monster maze, and pumpkin carving.

Monster Mash Halloween Ball

Wed, Oct 28

Newburn 13 mi $

Features games, a disco, and a costume contest with cash prizes.

Sip & Paint: Pumpkin Edition

Fri, Oct 30

Newcastle upon Tyne 8 mi $$

Pumpkin painting workshop with a welcome cocktail and restaurant prize.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Spooktacular Sunday @ Beaconhill)

Spooktacular Sunday @ Beaconhill

Sun, Oct 25

Cramlington 9 mi $

Family Halloween party featuring a disco hosted by DNA Kids.

Illustration of a witch in an armchair reading a book to small children, with pumpkins and black cats nearby (Mystical Halloween Stories at Northumberlandia)

Mystical Halloween Stories at Northumberlandia

Sat, Oct 31

Cramlington 10 mi $

Outdoor nature and landscape tales told by Jim Grant.

Kids’ Halloween Crafts

Fri, Oct 30

Stanley 13 mi

Make witch headbands and spooky wands to take home.

Kids Halloween Party

Wed, Oct 28

Stanley 13 mi

Spooky games, singing, dancing, and prizes hosted by Charlotte Forman.

Illustration of an older person handing out candy to costumed children on a glowing neighborhood porch at dusk (Children's Nightmare Halloween Party with Project DJ)

Children's Nightmare Halloween Party with Project DJ

Fri, Oct 30

Allensford 21 mi Free

Features party games, treats, a costume competition, and music by Project DJ.

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Spooky Clay Creations Kids Craft Workshop)

Spooky Clay Creations Kids Craft Workshop

Sat, Oct 3

Sunderland 7 mi $

Children craft a clay ghost and pumpkin decoration.

Illustration of smiling ghost figures and a small costumed child beside pumpkins and paint cups on a wooden table (Make Your Own Ceramic Pumpkin Workshop)

Make Your Own Ceramic Pumpkin Workshop

Fri, Sep 18

Washington 7 mi $$

Hand-build a ceramic pumpkin using pinch pot techniques.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Halloween Sleepover at Great North Museum: Hancock)

Halloween Sleepover at Great North Museum: Hancock

Oct 30 – Oct 31

Newcastle upon Tyne 7 mi $$$

Overnight museum adventure with Halloween activities

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Halloween at The Weardale Railway)

Halloween at The Weardale Railway

Oct 30 – Oct 31

Stanhope 29 mi

Ride a ghost train featuring costume contests and a pumpkin trail.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Halloween Night Market at Newcastle Castle)

Halloween Night Market at Newcastle Castle

Castle Garth 7 mi $

Night market with luxury food, antiques, and tarot readings

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Halloween Treat and Trail in Saltwell Park)

Halloween Treat and Trail in Saltwell Park

Gateshead 8 mi $$

Meet favorite kingdom characters on a Halloween trail.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Autumn Sparks: Halloween Haunted Houses)

Autumn Sparks: Halloween Haunted Houses

Sunderland 7 mi Free

Children create their own haunted houses

Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on an outdoor stage with costumed figures, a ghost, a trophy and a watching crowd (Pints & Pooches Halloween Doggy Social)

Pints & Pooches Halloween Doggy Social

Newcastle upon Tyne 8 mi Free

Halloween doggy social with costume competition

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

thru31Oct The Brocksbushes Pumpkin ExperienceNewcastle upon Tyne

thru1Nov Spooky Half Term at Hall Hill FarmLanchester

Other Halloween categories in South Shields

Illustration of a Halloween gathering at dusk with a smiling ghost, costumed figures, glowing jack-o'-lanterns and lights

South ShieldsHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties21 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and black cats under a full moon at dusk

South ShieldsHaunted Experiences13 haunted attractions

Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a lit stage with red curtains before a crowd at night

South ShieldsHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment13 shows & screenings

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

South ShieldsUnique Halloween Events24 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities in South Shields

As Halloween approaches, South Shields and surrounding areas host numerous family-friendly events. From pumpkin patches in the local area to larger ticketed attractions like NERD Fright Fest in North Shields, there are many ways to celebrate the season.

Whether you prefer an indoor experience, like the Spooky Dancing and Slime Workshops further afield, or an outdoor adventure, these local Halloween happenings offer something for every family.

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23 family-friendly fall activities in South Shields and nearby

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

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