Stanley Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

26 family-friendly fall activities in Stanley and nearby

Halloween Scarecrow Festival

Oct 23 – Nov 1

Stanley Free

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

Kids’ Halloween Crafts

Fri, Oct 30

Stanley

Make witch headbands and spooky wands to take home.

Kids Halloween Party

Wed, Oct 28

Stanley

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

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (The Brocksbushes Pumpkin Experience)

The Brocksbushes Pumpkin Experience

Oct 3 – Oct 31

Newcastle upon Tyne 13 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 15 mi $

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

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Little Monsters Halloween Bash)

Little Monsters Halloween Bash

Oct 26 – Oct 31

Darlington 24 mi

Museum Halloween party featuring spooky games, a disco, and an entertainer.

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 7 mi

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

Nerd Fright Fest

Sat, Oct 31

Gateshead 8 mi Free

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

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Halloween at The Weardale Railway)

Halloween at The Weardale Railway

Oct 30 – Oct 31

Stanhope 15 mi

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

Monster Mash Halloween Ball

Wed, Oct 28

Newburn 8 mi $

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

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 7 mi Free

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

Sip & Paint: Pumpkin Edition

Fri, Oct 30

Newcastle upon Tyne 8 mi $$

Pumpkin painting workshop with a welcome cocktail and restaurant prize.

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 14 mi $$

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 14 mi $$

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

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 15 mi $

Outdoor nature and landscape tales told by Jim Grant.

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 15 mi $

Family Halloween party featuring a disco hosted by DNA Kids.

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 11 mi $

Children craft a clay ghost and pumpkin decoration.

Illustration of small purple clay characters carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles and seeds (Halloween Pottery Painting at Fox Cub)

Halloween Pottery Painting at Fox Cub

Sat, Oct 31

Durham 12 mi $

Paint ceramic pumpkins, ghosts, and witches to be glazed and fired

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 13 mi $$

Hand-build a ceramic pumpkin using pinch pot techniques.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Halloween Sleepover at Great North Museum: Hancock)

Halloween Sleepover at Great North Museum: Hancock

Oct 30 – Oct 31

Newcastle upon Tyne 8 mi $$$

Overnight museum adventure with Halloween activities

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (Trick or Treat on our Spooky Street)

Trick or Treat on our Spooky Street

Tue, Sep 29

Stockton 27 mi

After-hours trick-or-treating and a Monster Ball on a Victorian street.

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 8 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 6 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 8 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 9 mi Free

Halloween doggy social with costume competition

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 23–25

Fri23Oct Halloween Scarecrow Festival

Sun25Oct Spooktacular Sunday @ BeaconhillCramlington

thru31Oct The Brocksbushes Pumpkin ExperienceNewcastle upon Tyne

thru1Nov Spooky Half Term at Hall Hill FarmLanchester

Other Halloween categories in Stanley

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

StanleyHalloween 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

StanleyHaunted Experiences13 haunted attractions

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

StanleyHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment14 shows & screenings

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

StanleyUnique Halloween Events28 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities in Stanley

Looking for family Halloween activities in Stanley? Consider the extensive NERD Fright Fest in North Shields for a thrilling experience, or explore the nearby South Shields Area for free pumpkin picking.

From science-focused workshops to farm visits, explore the many ways to celebrate Halloween in the region.

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