Witney Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

40 family-friendly fall activities in Witney and nearby

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

Ducklington Fireworks Spectacular

Sun, Nov 8

Ducklington $$

Features fireworks by Illusion Fireworks, a roaring bonfire, and funfair rides.

Illustration of costumed children and a cat walking a leafy sidewalk past glowing jack-o'-lanterns and cozy houses at dusk (Potions & Spells: Halloween & Illuminations Party)

Potions & Spells: Halloween & Illuminations Party

Oct 30 – Oct 31

Chipping Norton 11 mi

Family party featuring wizardry workshops, trick-or-treat bingo, illuminations, and supper.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, curling vines, a wheelbarrow and a small farm stand at dusk (Scarily Ever After: Family-Friendly Halloween at Fairytale Farm)

Scarily Ever After: Family-Friendly Halloween at Fairytale Farm

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Chipping Norton 11 mi

Fairytale puzzle trail, pumpkin carving, gingerbread decorating, and illuminated farm displays.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, a scarecrow, a wheelbarrow, a fence and a red barn at sunset (Lotmead Farm Halloween Pumpkin Picking & Trail)

Lotmead Farm Halloween Pumpkin Picking & Trail

Oct 5 – Nov 1

Swindon 19 mi

Entry fees serve as tokens redeemable against pumpkin purchases.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Cirencester Park Pumpkin Patch & Scarecrow Trail)

Cirencester Park Pumpkin Patch & Scarecrow Trail

Oct 10 – Oct 31

Cirencester 22 mi Free

Pick your own pumpkins alongside a scarecrow trail and tractor rides.

Illustration of a smiling guide holding a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street with ghosts and pumpkins at dusk (October Half Term: Ghosts, Pumpkins & Tudor Tales at Sudeley Castle)

October Half Term: Ghosts, Pumpkins & Tudor Tales at Sudeley Castle

Oct 26 – Nov 1

Winchcombe 23 mi

Count hidden ghost statues along the pumpkin trail for a sweet treat.

Illustration of striped booths with pumpkins and costumed figures on a town street with orange autumn trees (Swindon Mid-Autumn Festival Fair 2026)

Swindon Mid-Autumn Festival Fair 2026

Sun, Sep 20

Swindon 19 mi Free

Features lantern displays, mooncakes, cultural performances, and traditional games.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles and scattered seeds on a wooden table under string lights at dusk (Cotswold Farm Park Pumpkin Patch)

Cotswold Farm Park Pumpkin Patch

Oct 2 – Oct 31

Cheltenham 18 mi

Dog-friendly pumpkin patch featuring carving stations, selfie areas, and live music.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Halloween Pumpkin Decorating at Mackenzies Bar & Kitchen)

Halloween Pumpkin Decorating at Mackenzies Bar & Kitchen

Wed, Oct 28

Swindon 20 mi $

Social pumpkin decorating meetup hosted by The Gals Society.

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Benson Lane Pumpkin Carving Workshop)

Benson Lane Pumpkin Carving Workshop

Wed, Oct 28

Wallingford 20 mi $

Carve a pumpkin to take home with all materials provided.

Spectacle of Light

Oct 16 – Nov 7

Newbury 26 mi

Illuminated woodland trail featuring an Alice in Wonderland theme.

Beale Park Halloween

Oct 17 – Nov 1

Reading 26 mi

Features a pumpkin patch, maize maze, and decorated woodland walk.

Illustration of small clay figures carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles under string lights (Halloween at Tumblestone Hollow)

Halloween at Tumblestone Hollow

Oct 17 – Nov 1

Henley 27 mi

Mischief trail through gardens and a woodland playground with pumpkin carving.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with orange pumpkins, a red wheelbarrow, a wooden farm stand and two scarecrow figures (Apple Day at Nature Discovery Centre)

Apple Day at Nature Discovery Centre

Sat, Oct 10

Thatcham 28 mi Free

Celebrate National Apple Day with apple pressing, crafts, and orchard wildlife.

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (Pumpkin Farm Festival at Wappenham Farm)

Pumpkin Farm Festival at Wappenham Farm

Oct 10 – Oct 31

Towcester 28 mi

Explore a pumpkin patch, corn maze, and 3D spooky trail.

PYO Pumpkins at Primrose Vale

Oct 3 – Oct 27

Cheltenham 28 mi

Pick-your-own pumpkin patch with entry redeemable toward pumpkin purchases.

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

Halloween Farm Trail & Pumpkin Picking at Primrose Vale

Oct 24 – Nov 2

Bentham, Cheltenham 28 mi

Features two Halloween trail routes across the farm plus pumpkin picking.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins on curling vines, a red wheelbarrow, and a small wooden farm stand (Hallcourt Farm Pumpkin Picking & Wild Woodland Trail)

Hallcourt Farm Pumpkin Picking & Wild Woodland Trail

Oct 17 – Oct 31

Midgham 29 mi

Spooky woodland puzzle trail, bale play, and barn pumpkin carving.

Illustration of smiling ghost figures and a small costumed child beside pumpkins and paint cups on a wooden table (The Suffolks Halloween & Harvest Street Market)

The Suffolks Halloween & Harvest Street Market

Sun, Oct 25

Cheltenham 26 mi

Curated street market showcasing local independent makers, vintage items, and food.

Illustration of clay figures walking past striped market stalls and pumpkins on a paved square with orange autumn trees (Family Fun Friday - Halloween Special)

Family Fun Friday - Halloween Special

Fri, Oct 30

Cleeve Hill 25 mi $

Follow a one-mile trail across Cleeve Common to find and carve pumpkins.

Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (October Half-Term Autumn & Halloween Crafts)

October Half-Term Autumn & Halloween Crafts

Thu, Oct 29

Thatcham 28 mi $

Hands-on seasonal crafting activities for children aged 3 to 13.

Illustration of a winding path through autumn trees with glowing lanterns and carved pumpkins in purple evening light (Halloween Trail: The Wild Witch)

Halloween Trail: The Wild Witch

Mon, Oct 26

Thatcham 28 mi $

Follow a circular nature trail to help a witch brew potions.

Spooky Bingo

Fri, Oct 30

Aylesbury 29 mi $

Bingo and Halloween games in aid of WheelPower.

Adult Pumpkin Painting Evening

Fri, Oct 9

Theale 30 mi $$

Paint and personalise a ceramic pumpkin with provided art supplies.

Nature Tots: Autumn and Harvest

Fri, Oct 2

Thatcham 28 mi

Outdoor nature play, trails, stories, and crafts for young children.

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Fairytale Farm Learning Hub Craft Sessions)

Fairytale Farm Learning Hub Craft Sessions

Chipping Norton 11 mi $

Nature-based creative learning experiences for young people.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, a scarecrow, a red wheelbarrow, hay and a wooden farm stand (High Lodge Farm Pumpkin Patch and Spooky Trail)

High Lodge Farm Pumpkin Patch and Spooky Trail

Culham 13 mi $$

Enchanting woodland trail with spooky displays and pumpkin picking.

Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on a stage with a ghost, witch, robot and golden trophies (Halloween Spooktacular at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre)

Halloween Spooktacular at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Quainton 24 mi $$

Interactive play and steam train ride with Dracula

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Unlock the Past: MOX Family Fun Day)

Unlock the Past: MOX Family Fun Day

Oxford 10 mi Free

FREE time-travelling family fun day with historical characters

Raver Tots Halloween Special

Swindon 20 mi $$

Kid-friendly club music with a full effects show

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Banbury Museum October Half Term Halloween Events)

Banbury Museum October Half Term Halloween Events

Banbury 20 mi $

Creative Halloween fun with art, crafts, and games

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Creepy Critters by Zoolab at Waddesdon Manor)

Creepy Critters by Zoolab at Waddesdon Manor

Aylesbury 24 mi $$

Interactive exotic animal encounters with a Halloween twist

Illustration of small purple clay characters carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles and seeds (Witches and Wizards School at Roves Farm)

Witches and Wizards School at Roves Farm

Swindon 16 mi $$

Witches and Wizards School with themed activities and pumpkin carving.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles, pumpkin seeds and small figures on a wooden table under string lights (Cobbs Farm Pop-Up Pumpkin Patch & Carving Tent)

Cobbs Farm Pop-Up Pumpkin Patch & Carving Tent

Hungerford 26 mi $$

Pop-up pumpkin patch with carving tent

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Family Halloween Party at The Wilson)

Family Halloween Party at The Wilson

Cheltenham 27 mi $$

Twilight journey through the dimly lit Foyle to uncover nocturnal creature secrets.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles and scattered seeds on a wooden table under string lights at dusk (Halloween Pumpkin Carving at Webbs)

Halloween Pumpkin Carving at Webbs

Cheltenham 27 mi $

Hands-on pumpkin carving for kids

Illustration of a purple path winding through autumn trees with glowing lanterns, small ghosts and jack-o'-lanterns (Spirits of Stowe Halloween Trail)

Spirits of Stowe Halloween Trail

Buckingham 26 mi $$

Spooky Halloween trail with ghost spotting and puzzles

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (The Boo Clue! Trail at Stowe House)

The Boo Clue! Trail at Stowe House

Buckingham 26 mi $$

Spooky riddles and puzzles throughout historic Stowe House.

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 (Stick Man at the Corn Exchange Newbury)

Stick Man at the Corn Exchange Newbury

Newbury 28 mi $$

Delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's 'Stick Man'

Illustration of a clay altar with candles and marigolds, skull decorations and small dancing figures under paper banners (Halloween at Stratford Butterfly Farm)

Halloween at Stratford Butterfly Farm

Stratford 29 mi $$

Monarch butterfly migration and Day of the Dead theme

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 23–25

Fri23Oct Hallcourt Farm Pumpkin Picking & Wild Woodland TrailMidgham

Sat24Oct Scarily Ever After: Family-Friendly Halloween at Fairytale FarmChipping Norton

Sat24Oct Halloween Farm Trail & Pumpkin Picking at Primrose ValeBentham, Cheltenham

Sun25Oct The Suffolks Halloween & Harvest Street MarketCheltenham

thru31Oct Cotswold Farm Park Pumpkin PatchCheltenham

thru27Oct PYO Pumpkins at Primrose ValeCheltenham

Other Halloween categories in Witney

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

WitneyHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties14 parties & tastings

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

WitneyHaunted Experiences9 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

WitneyHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment9 shows & screenings

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

WitneyUnique Halloween Events14 unique events

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