Winchester Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

Free city-wide letter hunt unscrambling a spooky word for treats and prizes.

Craft a full-size autumn wreath using natural materials and spooky handmade accents.

Seasonal sweet treats and warming drinks including pumpkin spiced lattes.

Family Halloween theme park event with themed lands, shows, and rides.

Pumpkin picking with spooky themed play areas in South Downs National Park.

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

Paint a canvas or decorate Halloween-themed MDF shapes over drinks.

Features a special Spooky Owl Show and a giant pumpkin trail.

Free Halloween crafts, science demos, and activities for ages 3 to 13.

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

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

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

Halloween village with pumpkin picking, train rides, and a maize maze.

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

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

Free garden pumpkin hunt with secret letters and sweet treats.

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

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

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

Afternoon tea with treats and spooky cookie decorating

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

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

A morning of creative Halloween crafting for children.

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

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

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

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

Create your own unique pumpkin using clay, powder paint, and accessories.

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

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

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

Spooky farm fun featuring walkabout characters, live shows, and balloon drops.

Mystical owl flying displays and a Halloween trail after dark.

After-hours storytelling, crafts, and a torch-lit museum trail for families.

Self-guided clue hunt uncovering natural world facts throughout the museum galleries.

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

Spooky activity trail featuring eerie challenges, climbing, and caving.

Town-wide trick-or-treating with multiple businesses

Interactive Tudor medicine and lantern making

Garden-wide pumpkin and gourd scavenger hunt.

Canoe-based Halloween treasure hunt