Stamford Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

34 family-friendly fall activities in Stamford and nearby

Illustration of a stone path winding through autumn trees with glowing lanterns, small ghosts and lit jack-o'-lanterns (The Burghley Halloween Trail)

The Burghley Halloween Trail

Oct 17 – Nov 1

Stamford

Find hidden ghosts around the Sculpture Garden to earn a treat.

Illustration of an outdoor movie night with a big blank screen, lawn chairs, blankets and pumpkins under a starry sky (Room on the Broom & Zog Outdoor Cinema)

Room on the Broom & Zog Outdoor Cinema

Sun, Oct 11

Stamford

Outdoor double bill screening of Julia Donaldson animations.

Halloween at Sacrewell

Oct 24 – Oct 31

Peterborough

Family-friendly autumn fun with ghost stories, crafts, and pumpkin carving.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins on curling vines, with small figures, a wheelbarrow and a farm stand (Swithens Farm Pumpkin Festival by Day)

Swithens Farm Pumpkin Festival by Day

Oct 10 – Oct 31

Rothwell 21 mi

Tractor rides, pumpkin carving, spooky woods, and farm animal encounters.

Trick or Treat Tram

Oct 29 – Oct 31

Seaton 9 mi

Spooky 25-minute tram ride and witch activities at Colyton.

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Twinlakes Family Scream Park)

Twinlakes Family Scream Park

Oct 3 – Nov 2

Melton Mowbray 19 mi

Spooky family fun with pumpkin picking and no scares.

Halloween Half-Term

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Kettering 21 mi

Unlimited rides plus Zoolab's potions show and Halloween Haunt walkthroughs.

Illustration of small purple clay characters carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles and seeds (Halloween Fun at Rockingham Castle)

Halloween Fun at Rockingham Castle

Oct 28 – Oct 31

Rockingham 14 mi

Pumpkin crossword trail, ghoulish games, and pumpkin rolling beneath the towers.

Pumpkin Party Night

Fri, Oct 23

Desborough 20 mi

Illuminated pumpkin patch with fire performers, live music, and troll meet-and-greets.

Illustration of a glowing ferris wheel, carousels, and pumpkins at a small carnival at twilight with tiny figures (Harborough Fireworks Spectacular)

Harborough Fireworks Spectacular

Wed, Nov 4

Market Harborough 22 mi $$

Features fireworks displays, a bonfire, funfair, and monster truck rides.

Halloween Fun at Flag Fen

Oct 24 – Oct 31

Peterborough 13 mi

Pumpkin picking, broomstick making, and fairytale scarecrows at the archaeology park.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Fun Farm Grantham Halloween Disco)

Fun Farm Grantham Halloween Disco

Fri, Oct 30

Grantham 19 mi

Glow-tastic disco with a fancy dress competition and free goodie bags

Great Fen Apple and Harvest Fair

Sun, Oct 11

Ramsey 21 mi Free

Community harvest celebration with traditional crafts, live music, and local food.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Halloween: Monster Mayhem October Half Term)

Halloween: Monster Mayhem October Half Term

Oct 27 – Oct 31

Peterborough 11 mi

Halloween half-term activities featuring monster training, candlelit adventures, LEGO, and crafts.

Halloween at Boughton

Oct 24 – Oct 31

Kettering 20 mi

Features a spine-tingling trail and pumpkins grown on the estate.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins on curling vines, a red wheelbarrow, and a small wooden farm stand (West Lodge Farm Park Pumpkin Festival and Halloween Fun)

West Lodge Farm Park Pumpkin Festival and Halloween Fun

Oct 10 – Oct 31

Desborough 20 mi

Pumpkin picking, Wand School with Daisy the Witch, and farm fun.

Monster School

Oct 27 – Oct 29

Peterborough 11 mi

Hands-on monster training lessons including Slime Science and Creepy Crawly Care.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Inclusive Parties - Steve Ball's Halloween Disco)

Inclusive Parties - Steve Ball's Halloween Disco

Sat, Oct 24

Peterborough 11 mi $

Disco for the disabled and neurodivergent community with dancing and food.

Pumpkin Crafts at The Reading Room

Fri, Oct 30

Grantham 19 mi $

Self-led paper plate pumpkin crafting for children aged 0 to 6.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles and scattered seeds on a wooden table under string lights at dusk (Peterborough Youth Club Halloween Night)

Peterborough Youth Club Halloween Night

Thu, Oct 22

Peterborough 9 mi $

Features pumpkin carving, strawberry lace crafts, quizzes, and a movie screening.

Illustration of a witch in a pointed hat reading a book to a small doll child and a black cat on a sofa among pumpkins (Kids Spooky Story Writing Workshop)

Kids Spooky Story Writing Workshop

Wed, Oct 28

Grantham 19 mi $

Creative writing workshop crafting eerie characters and tales for ages 8–12.

Illustration of a child in a witch costume holding a pumpkin bucket on a leafy sidewalk lined with glowing houses at dusk (Rowley Jefferson's Halloween Party)

Rowley Jefferson's Halloween Party

Thu, Oct 29

Grantham 19 mi $

Spooky stories, games, and activities for Diary of a Wimpy Kid fans.

Halloween at Sacrewell

Oct 24 – Oct 31

Peterborough 11 mi

Family-friendly Halloween farm fun with crafts, ghost stories, and pumpkin carving.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Low Noise Fireworks & Bonfire Party)

Low Noise Fireworks & Bonfire Party

Nov 6 – Nov 7

Desborough 20 mi

Family-friendly bonfire and low-noise fireworks kinder for young children and animals.

Illustration of two tiny costumed figures near a flag among tall golden cornstalks, with small farm houses and pumpkins (Overstone Grange Farm Pumpkin Picking)

Overstone Grange Farm Pumpkin Picking

Sep 26 – Oct 31

Rushden 25 mi

Pick from 90 varieties of pumpkins across a 30-acre patch.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Northampton & Lamport Railway Halloween Weekend)

Northampton & Lamport Railway Halloween Weekend

Oct 31 – Nov 1

Lamport Railway 31 mi

Spooky daytime and nighttime steam train rides for all ages.

Illustration of tiny clay musicians playing on a hay stage among pumpkins, bunting and striped booths in autumn (Holdenby House Fireworks Spectacular)

Holdenby House Fireworks Spectacular

Thu, Nov 5

Northampton 32 mi $$

Features a low-noise children's show alongside the main fireworks and funfair.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (3rd Oct 2026 - Pumpkins and Dinosaurs)

3rd Oct 2026 - Pumpkins and Dinosaurs

Sat, Oct 3

Northampton 28 mi

Interactive dinosaurs visit alongside more than 90 varieties of pumpkins.

Autumn Glow Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3

Holme Pierrepont 32 mi $

Inclusive 5k glow run around the lake supporting Caudwell Youth.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Kids Floral Pumpkin Workshop)

Kids Floral Pumpkin Workshop

Tue, Oct 20

Sileby 27 mi $$

Children decorate a pumpkin with fresh flowers, foliage, and seasonal materials.

Illustration of a ghost and a small witch carrying a pumpkin bucket on a sidewalk past glowing porches on an autumn street (Halloween Spooktacular Creative Workshop)

Halloween Spooktacular Creative Workshop

Fri, Oct 23

Quorn 30 mi $$

Children's craft workshop featuring slime making and treasure chest decorating.

Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (Halloween Craft Workshops at Burghley House)

Halloween Craft Workshops at Burghley House

Stamford $$

Spooky Halloween crafts for all ages

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

Halloween Spooktacular and Pumpkin Patch

Kibworth Harcourt 22 mi $$

Homegrown pumpkin patch and carving station

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Halloween Disco at Wacky Warehouse)

Halloween Disco at Wacky Warehouse

Rushden 25 mi $

Halloween disco with a chance to win £300

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 23–25

Fri23Oct Pumpkin Party NightDesborough

Fri23Oct Halloween Spooktacular Creative WorkshopQuorn

Sat24Oct Halloween at SacrewellPeterborough

Sat24Oct Halloween Half-TermKettering

Sat24Oct Halloween Fun at Flag FenPeterborough

Sat24Oct Halloween at BoughtonKettering

Other Halloween categories in Stamford

Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with a ghost above string lights, two witches by a table, and glowing pumpkins

StamfordHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties9 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, pumpkins and a black cat under a big pale moon

StamfordHaunted Experiences10 haunted attractions

Illustration of a small ghost and a jack-o'-lantern performing on a stage with red curtains, watched by a crowd at dusk

StamfordHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment12 shows & screenings

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon

StamfordUnique Halloween Events17 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities in Stamford

As the leaves change, Stamford offers plenty of Halloween adventures for families. Explore outdoor trails right here in Stamford, or consider a drive to nearby Peterborough for farm-based frights. For those seeking more curated experiences, look into ticketed events, or if you prefer a more accessible outing, free activities are also available throughout the region.

Find Family-Friendly Halloween Fun on Our Map!

See all trunk-or-treats, pumpkin patches, and kid-friendly events nearby.

Open the map →

Stamford Halloween events map - Click to view interactive map

← See ALL Stamford Halloween Events

Halloween Events Near Me

34 family-friendly fall activities in Stamford and nearby

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 23–25

Other Halloween categories in Stamford

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities in Stamford

Find Family-Friendly Halloween Fun on Our Map!