Kew Gardens Halloween Trail: Everything you need to know before you go
Halloween at Kew is an after-dark illuminated trail through Kew Gardens (TW9), created by the same team who deliver the…
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Halloween 2025 events for toddlers and young children in London
Get your little pumpkins ready – London’s half-term is packed with Halloween fun for tiny tots! From friendly farmyard frights…
Best Pumpkin Patches UK 2025: Top Picks for Kids & Families
Here’s a guide to the best pumpkin patches for kids across the UK in 2025 — from immersive farm festivals…
The Ultimate Halloween 2025 Guide: Costumes, Outings & Tricks for Kids
Photo Skeleton, £24.99 from Warmies We have rounded up our hauntingly good selection of Halloween fun & games COSTUMES Get…
The best pumpkin patches for kids in 2024
Picking pumpkins has become more and more in recent years and as autumn rolls in and the leaves begin to…
Halloween crafts, free at O2 Centre
Get into the spooky spirit with free Halloween crafts at O2 Centre Looking for Halloween crafts fun that won’t break…
Baby halloween costumes for 2024
Halloween is just around the corner, and if you have a little one at home, now is the perfect time…
Lewisham Shopping Centre Spooktacular free, Halloween crafts
Craft Halloween decorations at half term in Lewisham Shopping Centre Lewisham Shopping Centre is bringing spooky cheer to families with…
Brighton Marina Announces Return of Halloween Flashmob this Half Term
Brighton Marina has revealed several activities taking place this October half term, offering guests the chance to immerse themselves in…
5 Halloween Costumes that can be Made using Wardrobe Staples
Searches for ‘DIY Halloween costumes’ up 1500% in the last quarter. Psychiatrist reveals the psychological benefits of dressing up at…
Spooktacular Halloween Fun at Parents Paradise in Watford
Looking for a thrilling and fun-filled Halloween experience for your kids? Parents Paradise in Watford has you covered with a…
Halloween at Kew Gardens 2024: Everything you need to know
This October, Kew Gardens transforms into a magical world of spooky wonder and autumnal charm, making it the perfect destination…
Halloween Costumes: Expert warns of hidden dangers
As Halloween approaches, parents across the UK are finalising costumes for their little ones. However, a Halloween expert has issued…
Revealed: The Most Popular Halloween Costumes for 2024 according to Google Searches!
With the spooky season well and truly upon us, searches for ‘last minute Halloween costumes’ more than doubled in the…
CadburyWorld’s Chocolate Pumpkin Patch: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
Halloween is just around the corner, and Cadbury World has pulled out all the stops with a deliciously spooky display…
Blenheim Palace announce haunted half term lineup
Family fun at Blenheim Palace this October: Pumpkin decorating, storytelling, a family circus show, mesmerising fire performances and more! Get…
Explore most haunted cities this Halloween
If you’re looking for a spooky adventure this Halloween, why not explore some of the UK’s most haunted cities? According…
Avoid spelling slip-ups this Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s time to dive into all things spooky! Whether you’re decorating with creepy…
Nextdoor brings back popular feature just in time for Halloween
Neighbourhood network, Nextdoor, has relaunched its much loved ‘Treat Map’ to help trick-or-treaters plan their routes this Halloween Neighbours can…
Families can enjoy scarily good fun at RHS gardens this October half-term with wicked plant trails
26 October – 3 November Little Monsters can take part in a host of fang-tastic activities across all five RHS…
Halloween at Brixton Windmill
Halloween at Brixton Windmill Sunday 27 October, 1pm to 4pm Join them for a free family Halloween event in Windmill…
Celebrate Autumn in Covent Garden with ‘BeautiFALL’!
This October, Covent Garden presents its ‘BeautiFALL’ programme, packed with family-friendly events, autumnal dining, and Halloween celebrations. Running throughout the…
Halloween Events & Spooky stays in Suffolk
From ghostly medieval monks to the infamous Grey Lady, the historic town of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk offers chills…
Warwick Castle at Halloween: Haunted October Half-Term Fun for the Whole Family
Looking for the ultimate family-friendly Halloween adventure this October half-term? Look no further than Warwick Castle, where from 26th October…
Top 10 Most Instagrammable Pumpkin Patches to Visit This October 2024
Photo: Cotswold Farm Park As autumn paints the landscape with warm hues, it’s the perfect time to embrace the outdoors…
Discover London with Tootbus: A Fun Family Day Out
Looking for a unique way to explore London with your family? Hop on board the Tootbus London Discovery Tour and…
Get Ready for a Spooktacular Halloween with B&M!
Halloween is just around the corner, and B&M has everything you need to transform your home into a haunted haven!…
Spooky Fun Awaits at Beaulieu this October Half-Term!
This October half-term, get ready for a frightfully fun family adventure at Beaulieu! From 26th October to 3rd November, visitors…
Blenheim Palace Pip and Posy in Adventure Play this October
Oxfordshire UNESCO World Heritage Site, Blenheim Palace has announced that it will be partnering up with Magic Light Pictures, the…
Top 10 most popular Halloween costumes
The UK’s leading fancy dress company reveals 2024’s Morph Costumes, the UK’s leading fancy dress company and independent family business,…
All treats and no tricks at Hard Rock Cafe Manchester’s Halloween breakfast buffet
This October, it’s all treats and no tricks for families at Hard Rock Cafe Manchester with the return of the…
Alton Towers Scarefest Dates 2024: Everything to know before you go
Alton Towers Resort is once again gearing up for its spine-tingling Scarefest event, a Halloween extravaganza that promises to thrill…
FRANKENSLIME – Gootopia’s Spooky Slime Extravaganza
This October half-term, Gootopia is transforming into a ghoulish slime paradise for a slimetacular Halloween experience – FRANKENSLIME! A spooktacular…
Halloween Activities for October Half Term
Colonel Saab Kid’s Cooking & Art Masterclass Back by Popular Demand: Halloween Kids Masterclass – October Half-Term! Due to the…
Horniman Museum and Gardens: October half term and Halloween events
Horniman Museum Late Thursday 3 October, 5.30-9pm On the first Thursday of each month the Horniman Museum will be open…
Spooktacular events in Winchester this Halloween
Winchester is your one-stop shop for all things spooky this October half term Winchester is the ultimate destination for Halloween…
Halloween 2024: Fun events for the whole family
As autumn rolls in and the nights grow longer, Halloween 2024 promises to be a spine-tingling season at Merlin Entertainments…
Chica’s Halloween Tale: A Call for Kindness
Poor Chica, a black cat with a heart full of hope, and her kittens were sadly abandoned outside a veterinary…
Weymouth Under Siege by Zombie Attack
We Are Weymouth Unveils Thrilling Zombie Week for Halloween Half Term Prepare for a spine-chilling adventure as We Are Weymouth…
Hallowe’en thrills and chills on the Kent & East Sussex Railway!
Photo credits: Modus Film For a generous helping of magical mystery and spooky Hallowe’en surprises to please all the family…
A Spooktacular Halloween Awaits at Stonor Park
A Spooktacular Halloween Awaits at Stonor Park Get ready to enter a world of enchantment and eerie excitement at Stonor…
B&M Halloween 2024: From costumes to home decor
As a parent, planning the perfect Halloween can be both exciting and daunting. Between finding costumes, decorations, and treats, there’s…
Ghostly Greetings! Halloween
1. Smart Toys and Games | Monsters Hide & Seek | RRP: £12.99 | Stockist: SmartToysandGames Ready or not, here…
Hobbledown Heath Pumpkin Patch 2024 – everything to know before you go
Experience the magic of autumn at Hobbledown Heath’s brand-new pumpkin patch, perfect for everyone from toddlers to adults. Whether you’re…
Alton Towers Scarefest 2024: New attractions revealed
The two new attractions include live action scare maze COMPOUND and interactive family attraction Amigos in the Afterlife Alton Towers…
Blackpool Zoo set for spooktacular half-term
Special Halloween trail will have people chasing tails! Visitors to Blackpool Zoo can get involved in a mystical half-term trail…
Around The Corner
Icelandair brings the Spirit of Iceland to London this October with an immersive experience for families during half-term. Open daily…
Enjoy a spooktacular October half-term and Halloween at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
This October half-term, escape to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and prepare to travel back in time for a spooky twist on…
WHERE TO FEED KIDS FOR FREE OR £1 THIS HALF TERM
Hungry Horse Hungry Horse pubs across the UK are taking the stress out of your morning meals by offering every…
Dare to scare at Watercress Line’s Wizard Week
Spine-tingling treats and hair-raising fun will be conjured up at the magical Watercress Line this Halloween. Little vampires, gory ghosts,…
Get Your Shriek On at Drusillas’ Family-Friendly Halloween Event
Looking for some of the best family-friendly Halloween events in Sussex? Shriek Week at Drusillas Park (22nd-30th October) is the…
A Host of Horrifying Halloween Half Term Adventures in the Capital
Stretching from one end of the Thames to the other, London’s ghosts and ghouls are ready to put on a…
Halloween Half Term Fun at Hatfield House
Expect spine-tingling interactive experiences, supernatural and creepy characters, a spooky disco and pimp-a-pumpkin fun This Half Term the grounds of…
Family Lunch Cruises from Bateaux London where kids eat for free
2020 has been a challenge for us all, and for those at home with small children – all the more…
Watercress Line announces new Steam Illuminations event
The Watercress Line is delighted to announce an exciting, new event this winter: Steam Illuminations. Steam Illuminations is a unique,…
Old Barn Riding School
Old Barn are a friendly professional riding school set in beautiful surroundings in the Chessington/Claygate area. They are B.H.S. Approved…
Five top tips to avoid pumpkin-carving injuries this Halloween
Ian McNab, Member of the British Society for Surgery of the Hand Carving pumpkins for Halloween can be fun, but…
The Science and Industry Museum in Manchester
October Half-Term Activities, Monday 21 October – Sunday 3 November 2019 No pedalling, no party! That’s the mantra being repeated…
Even More things to do Half Term/Halloween
DIY Halloween hacks that are so easy it’s scary Recycling old milk cartons, filling discarded orange peel with sweeties and…
Half-term headaches caused by parents failing to put eye tests first
Vision Express, the leading experts in eye health, has revealed that October half term is one of the most popular…
Café Rouge Childrens Afternoon Tea
Kids no longer need look to storybooks like Alice in Wonderland or The Tiger Who Came to Tea to enjoy…
Autumn half term fun at Kielder
It doesn’t need to be all about ghosts and ghouls at this time of year! Why not head to lovely…
St Michaels Falmouth
Having recently undergone a huge transformation following a multi-million-pound investment, St Michaels Falmouth has emerged as the perfect family friendly…
Chessington World of Adventures Resort will use ancients to ease Halloween heebie-jeebies!
On the most haunted day of the year, Halloween, Chessington World of Adventures Resort will offer petrified parents with a…
Ladies Premiership Rugby & Camps at Half Term.
Harlequins Ladies host Saracens Women at The Twickenham Stoop Twickenham Stoop, Saturday, October 20th 3:00pm kick-off, £10 Adult, £5 Children…
More Oct18 Half Term & Halloween events
Adding to previous Half Term & Halloween events for October 2018 published here www.parents-news.co.uk/category/halloween-half-term We have many more: Alnwick Castle…
Octobers Top Ten Family Events
Emirates Spinnaker Tower Sky Dining Friday 12th and Saturday13th October 2018 £90 per person (wine flight additional £30 per person)…
Snazaroo Face Paint for Halloween
Halloween Snazaroo, is getting the nation ready ahead of Halloween, by putting the easy back into face painting. From simple…
Canterbury Tales Spook Quest
20th – 28th October 2018 The Canterbury Tales, Margaret Street, Canterbury, CT1 2TG Adult £10.95, Child £8.95 (aged 5 –…
Beast Quest, Hampton Court
Meet magical creatures, October half term, as fantasy children’s book, Beast Quest, comes to life at Hampton Court Palace The…
South of England Events
Isle of Wight Half-term hauntings and Halloween hi-jinx on the Isle of Fright this half-term Away Resorts is gearing up…
London Halloween Events
Warm up with Up at The O2 this October half term – New: hot chocolate climbs as you watch the…
Kent Halloween Events
The Watercress Line The Mid Hants Railway Watercress Line is bringing back its popular Wizard Weekend event on 28 and…
Pitch Perfect! 10 reasons to get your kids into rugby this October half term
With the annual Autumn Internationals around the corner, rugby fever is soon to sweep the nation once more. As well…
Scary Halloween fun for all the family
The South East Region Attractions and venues across the south east region are celebrating Halloween with activities for all the…
Halloween Hacks on a Budget
The weather’s getting colder, and the spookiest day of the year is just around the corner. Enjoyed by kids and…
Halloween Fear and Fun at The Rare Breeds Centre
Saturday 21st to Sunday 29th October 10 am – 5.30 pm Things are about to get a little spooky on…