22 family-friendly fall activities in Welling and nearby.
Welling families have plenty of Halloween adventures to choose from across the local area. From central Welling to nearby Bexley, events cater to different preferences.
If you want ticketed fun, consider the Halloween Party. For those seeking outdoor activities, Pumpkin Picking at Stanhill Farm offers a different experience. Many events are geared towards younger children.
Halloween silent disco on a Thames party boat
Immersive walkthrough with live actors and thrilling rides.
Live orchestral performance of film scores in a historic chapel
DIY autumn wreath making workshop
See all trunk-or-treats, pumpkin patches, and kid-friendly events nearby.
Farm food is fun but slow and pricey at peak: cider donuts and one treat as the event, real meals before or after. Lines shortest before 11:30 am. Bring water bottles and a backup protein snack per kid, and check payment types, since some stands are cash-only while others are card-only. Picnic tables fill by noon, so scout your base early.
Read the policy before buying: farms usually offer rain checks for another day that season rather than refunds, while ticketed indoor events run regardless. Light drizzle often means a gloriously empty farm, so don't auto-cancel. Keep one indoor backup, a museum day, library event, or home carving afternoon, planned for each outdoor weekend so the costume doesn't go to waste.
Pick costumes that survive walking, climbing hay bales, and a bathroom trip in under two minutes: no floor-length hems, no masks that block vision, and nothing that can't fit a jacket underneath. Sneakers always beat costume shoes. Add reflective tape for evening events, and pack a backup shirt because face paint, snow cones, and petting zoos will find white fabric.