Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Waterlooville 2026

Fareham Free

Free mystery monster trail and Halloween family activities at Fort Nelson.

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (All Hallows' Eve at the Weald & Downland Living Museum)

All Hallows' Eve at the Weald & Downland Living Museum

Sat, Oct 31

Chichester 12 mi

Spooky 1665-themed potion making, mystic spell jars, and haunted games.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins on curling vines, with small figures, a wheelbarrow and a farm stand (Witches, Wands & Whistles)

Witches, Wands & Whistles

Oct 17 – Oct 31

Havenstreet 15 mi

Free-entry Halloween festival featuring magic shows, circus workshops, and pumpkin picking.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Lyndhurst Scarecrow Trail)

Lyndhurst Scarecrow Trail

Oct 10 – Oct 11

Lyndhurst 24 mi

Hunt down 84 scarecrows across Lyndhurst with a family barn dance.

Spooky Staunton Outdoor Trail

Havant

Solve woodland clues to break the curse on this family trail.

Illustration of small clay figures carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles under string lights (Wild Autumn at Marwell Zoo)

Wild Autumn at Marwell Zoo

Winchester 13 mi

Seasonal sweet treats and warming drinks including pumpkin spiced lattes.

Illustration of a small Ferris wheel, striped tents and a decorated booth with pumpkins on a grassy fairground in autumn (Pumpkins in the Park 2026)

Pumpkins in the Park 2026

Oct 17 – Oct 18

Netley 14 mi $$

Features giant pumpkin displays, chainsaw woodcarving, and birds of prey.

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt™ Halloween Adventure)

We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt™ Halloween Adventure

Oct 10 – Nov 1

Petworth 19 mi

Gentle, fright-free Halloween adventure trail designed for young children.

Illustration of striped booths with pumpkins and costumed figures on a town street with orange autumn trees (BaseCamp 2.0 Throwdown: Autumn Edition)

BaseCamp 2.0 Throwdown: Autumn Edition

Sun, Oct 4

Portsmouth $$

Six-station partner fitness throwdown featuring ice baths and live DJ music.

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

Fareham Halloween Roller Disco

Sat, Oct 31

Fareham 7 mi $$

Family roller disco featuring a resident DJ, lights, and lasers.

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

Halloween Pumpkin Trail

Beaulieu 19 mi Free

Free garden pumpkin hunt with secret letters and sweet treats.

Under 12s Halloween Disco

Sat, Oct 31

Portsmouth 7 mi

Haunted ballroom dance floor with music, games, and costume prizes.

Illustration of a candlelit Halloween dinner table with small pumpkins, a friendly ghost and two witch costumed figures (Halloween Children's Afternoon Tea)

Halloween Children's Afternoon Tea

Fri, Oct 30

Fareham 10 mi $$

Afternoon tea with treats and spooky cookie decorating

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Halloween Half Term Crafts)

Halloween Half Term Crafts

Oct 27 – Oct 29

Southampton 14 mi

Hands-on Halloween crafting sessions for accompanied children aged five and up.

Illustration of clay figures walking past striped market stalls and pumpkins on a paved square with orange autumn trees (Folklore and Fable Autumn Trail)

Folklore and Fable Autumn Trail

Selborne 15 mi

Uncover the folklore behind native trees, plants, and birds.

Illustration of smiling ghost figures and a small costumed child beside pumpkins and paint cups on a wooden table (Halloween Slime Making Workshop)

Halloween Slime Making Workshop

Oct 29 – Oct 30

Eastleigh 15 mi

Hands-on spooky slime creation with custom colours and textures.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Art for All: Spooky Portraits! (5yrs+))

Art for All: Spooky Portraits! (5yrs+)

Wed, Oct 28

Print your own spooky self-portrait with lift-the-flap twists.

Halloween Crafts at Fareham Library

Fareham 7 mi

A morning of creative Halloween crafting for children.

Meet Our Tudor Crew

Oct 26 – Oct 30

Portsmouth 7 mi $$

Meet costumed Tudor sailors and learn about life on Henry VIII's ship.

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (Pumpkin Carving 2026 at The Point)

Pumpkin Carving 2026 at The Point

Oct 27 – Oct 28

Eastleigh 15 mi

Create a custom spooky Halloween pumpkin to take home and illuminate.

Wizard School (6yrs+)

Mon, Oct 26

Southampton 16 mi

Craft a magic wand and search for magical characters in the garden.

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Hands on History: Frightening Folklore)

Hands on History: Frightening Folklore

Southampton 16 mi

Interactive family history session exploring local folklore, mythical creatures, and crafts.

Illustration of kids in costumes at a table with pumpkins, bowls of treats, and paper bats and bunting overhead (Art for All: Bats on Bags Printing Workshop!)

Art for All: Bats on Bags Printing Workshop!

Mon, Oct 26

Southampton 16 mi

Decorate your own Halloween trick-or-treat tote bag with bat prints.

Toddler Time: Silly Spiders!

Storytelling and spider-crafting session led by artist Celia Ford.

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Southampton Culture Club for Kids – Spooky Autumn!)

Southampton Culture Club for Kids – Spooky Autumn!

Oct 26 – Oct 28

Creative autumn half-term workshop for children aged 6½ to 12.

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (Children's Theatre Trail Autumn 2026)

Children's Theatre Trail Autumn 2026

Sep 12 – Nov 21

An interactive behind-the-scenes adventure exclusively for children aged 7 to 11.

Illustration of small purple clay characters carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles and seeds (Art for All: Clay Pumpkins Workshop)

Art for All: Clay Pumpkins Workshop