Southend-on-Sea Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

39 family-friendly fall activities in Southend-on-Sea and nearby

Illustration of a giant pumpkin float rolling down a town street past costumed figures, with orange balloons and confetti (Southend Halloween Parade 2026)

Southend Halloween Parade 2026

Sat, Oct 31

Southend Free

A free, family-friendly Halloween parade with fireworks.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Scott’s Spooky Halloween Party 2026)

Scott’s Spooky Halloween Party 2026

Oct 23 – Oct 30

Southend

Family Halloween party with animal encounters, fire performance, and Highland cows.

Scott’s Country Hoedown 2026

Sat, Oct 17

Southend

Western-themed evening with live country music, line dancing, and pumpkin picking.

Mums Together Halloween Disco

Thu, Oct 29

Southend $$

An evening disco for mums featuring music, dancing, and costumes.

Illustration of clay figures walking past striped market stalls and pumpkins on a paved square with orange autumn trees (Yuck Yard: Barnaby Bilge's Big Mess)

Yuck Yard: Barnaby Bilge's Big Mess

Oct 24 – Nov 8

Chatham 13 mi

Family mystery trail and live theatre show exploring Dockyard ghost legends.

Illustration of tiny clay musicians playing on a hay stage among pumpkins, bunting and striped booths in autumn (Spooky Pumpkin Festival at RHS Garden Hyde Hall)

Spooky Pumpkin Festival at RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Chelmsford 10 mi

Interactive garden trail exploring poisonous plants and spooky plant secrets.

PYO Pumpkins at Beluncle Farm

Oct 10 – Oct 31

Hoo, Rochester 6 mi

Home-grown pumpkins and squashes with photo opportunities in Badgers Field.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins with two small farmers, red wheelbarrows and a farm stand (Pumpkin Picking Village at Marsh Farm)

Pumpkin Picking Village at Marsh Farm

Sep 26 – Nov 1

South Woodham Ferrers 7 mi

Autumn pumpkin picking featuring a silent disco, tipi cinema, and games.

Illustration of two costumed figures in a festive autumn street at dusk with pumpkins, string lights and a glowing bonfire (Cressing Temple Barns Apple Day)

Cressing Temple Barns Apple Day

Sun, Oct 11

Braintree 20 mi

Traditional apple pressing, variety identification, and medieval re-enactments.

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

Halloween Fireworks Festival

Sat, Oct 31

Alresford 25 mi

Family Halloween festival featuring low-noise fireworks, fire performances, and trick-or-treating.

Illustration of small clay figures carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles under string lights (Halloween Spooktacular at 360 Play)

Halloween Spooktacular at 360 Play

Oct 30 – Oct 31

Basildon 11 mi

Includes pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating on 360 Street.

Illustration of a small stage with red curtains where a witch and a ghost perform for a seated audience near pumpkins (Harry Potter Halloween Special at Hempstead House)

Harry Potter Halloween Special at Hempstead House

Sun, Nov 1

Sittingbourne 14 mi

Features live owl flying displays, magic, and themed afternoon tea.

Otto's Pumpkin Patch

Oct 3 – Oct 31

Cressing 23 mi

Pumpkin picking with bale mountains, marshmallow toasting, and lawn games.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Spooky Magic Trail at Cressing Temple Barns)

Spooky Magic Trail at Cressing Temple Barns

Oct 17 – Nov 1

Cressing 21 mi Free

Hunt for lurking magical creatures and hidden letters to cast a spell.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Spooky Trail at Belhus Woods Country Park)

Spooky Trail at Belhus Woods Country Park

Oct 17 – Nov 1

South Ockendon 20 mi Free

Free magical Halloween trail hunting for hidden letters and spooky creatures.

Trick or Treat Time

Thu, Oct 29

Romford 23 mi $

Trick-or-treat hunt with animatronics across two shopping hall floors.

Illustration of a giant pumpkin on a stand in a grassy field near striped booths with small figures and pumpkins (Spooky Trail at Great Notley Country Park)

Spooky Trail at Great Notley Country Park

Oct 17 – Nov 1

Braintree 23 mi Free

Count magical creatures and uncover hidden letters to help craft a spell.

Hockley Halloween Fayre

Sun, Oct 25

Hockley Free

Family-friendly autumn market featuring local makers, seasonal treats, and small businesses.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Spooky Magic Trail at Danbury Country Park)

Spooky Magic Trail at Danbury Country Park

Oct 17 – Nov 1

Danbury 13 mi Free

Search for lurking creatures to help rangers create a spell.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Spooky Trail at Thorndon Country Park)

Spooky Trail at Thorndon Country Park

Oct 17 – Nov 1

Brentwood 15 mi Free

Count lurking magical creatures and uncover hidden letters to make a spell.

Spooky Trail at Weald Country Park

Oct 17 – Nov 1

Brentwood 19 mi Free

Search for lurking magical creatures to help rangers create a spell.

Hullbridge Halloween Fayre

Sat, Oct 31

Hullbridge 7 mi Free

Family-friendly market with local maker stalls, handmade gifts, and seasonal treats.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles and scattered seeds on a wooden table under string lights at dusk (Pumpkin Sip & Paint at The Kings Arms Orsett)

Pumpkin Sip & Paint at The Kings Arms Orsett

Thu, Oct 15

Orsett 15 mi $$

An evening painting pumpkin artwork while enjoying drinks.

Autumn Crafts at Davy Down

Sun, Sep 20

South Ockendon 18 mi Free

Make leaf hedgehogs, pumpkin garlands, and autumn wreaths from recycled materials.

Halloween Disco & Science Show

Thu, Oct 29

Tiptree 18 mi $

Features science demonstrations, crafts, and a fancy dress contest for charity.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Spooky Storytime: Wiggly Bush Cafe at Weald Country Park)

Spooky Storytime: Wiggly Bush Cafe at Weald Country Park

Thu, Oct 29

Brentwood 20 mi Free

Free spooky story session and book borrowing with Essex Libraries.

Illustration of small purple clay characters carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles and seeds (Laser-Cut Spooky Halloween Lantern Workshop)

Laser-Cut Spooky Halloween Lantern Workshop

Sat, Oct 24

Maidstone 20 mi $$

Craft a wooden lantern with custom laser-cut panels and remote-controlled lighting.

Illustration of a fall festival in a town square with a red roofed gazebo, striped booths, pumpkins and orange trees (Ingrebourne Spooky Species Show)

Ingrebourne Spooky Species Show

Tue, Oct 27

Hornchurch 21 mi $

See snakes, lizards, and minibeasts presented by Barleylands Farm.

Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (Events By Tasmin: Kids Halloween Party)

Events By Tasmin: Kids Halloween Party

Sat, Oct 24

Hadleigh $

Afternoon kids' party with mask making, biscuit decorating, and face painting.

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Spooktacular Halloween Create & Cuddle Workshop)

Spooktacular Halloween Create & Cuddle Workshop

Wed, Oct 28

Romford 21 mi $

Build, dress, and adopt a custom Halloween plush bear to take home.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins on curling vines, with small figures, a wheelbarrow and a farm stand (Marsh Farm Halloween Festival)

Marsh Farm Halloween Festival

South Woodham Ferrers 7 mi $$

Family Halloween festival with included Dinosaur Adventure

Illustration of clay goats, a duck and costumed figures among pumpkins and hay beside a small wooden shelter in daylight (Halloween Toddler Take-Over Festival)

Halloween Toddler Take-Over Festival

Oct 19 – Oct 23

South Woodham Ferrers 7 mi

A Halloween festival takeover tailored for toddlers without big kids around.

Halloween Lazer Tag Special

Thu, Oct 29

Great Dunmow 27 mi

Ghostbuster-themed indoor laser tag arena games and meal for ages 5–10.

Prittlewell Pumpkin Patch & Petting Farm

Southend $$

Historic priory grounds transformed into a pumpkin patch.

Scott's Pumpkin Barn

Rochford $$

Indoor and outdoor pumpkin picking with Highland Cows.

Illustration of costumed children carrying pumpkin buckets along a winding path past glowing cottages at dusk (Ingatestone Trick or Treat Trail)

Ingatestone Trick or Treat Trail

Ingatestone 16 mi Free

Free Halloween Trick or Treat Trail

Illustration of a clay witch in a pointed hat laying out tarot cards at a small round table inside a candlelit tent (Wizards, Witches and Wonder: Whittle a Wand and Craft a Spell)

Wizards, Witches and Wonder: Whittle a Wand and Craft a Spell

Chelmsford 16 mi $$

Craft magic wands and spell jars with museum inspiration.

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Halloween Spooktacular at Kent Life)

Halloween Spooktacular at Kent Life

Maidstone 19 mi $$

A week of family Halloween fun with trick-or-treating and costume contests.

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 23–25

Fri23Oct Halloween Toddler Take-Over FestivalSouth Woodham Ferrers

Fri23Oct Scott’s Spooky Halloween Party 2026

Sat24Oct Spooky Pumpkin Festival at RHS Garden Hyde HallChelmsford

Sat24Oct Laser-Cut Spooky Halloween Lantern WorkshopMaidstone

Sat24Oct Events By Tasmin: Kids Halloween PartyHadleigh

Sun25Oct Hockley Halloween FayreHockley

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

Southend-on-SeaHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties14 parties & tastings

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

Southend-on-SeaHaunted Experiences12 haunted attractions

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

Southend-on-SeaHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment8 shows & screenings

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon

Southend-on-SeaUnique Halloween Events14 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities in Southend-on-Sea

Southend-on-Sea presents 48 family-friendly Halloween events. For those seeking local outdoor adventures, consider the Pumpkin Patch at Prittlewell Priory. If you prefer an indoor experience further afield, the Harry Potter Halloween Special is an option. Many events involve pumpkin picking and trails.

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