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Welcome to our October 2026 edition with lots of ideas for perfect days out for all the family! Stay up to date and follow us on Facebook for the latest updates, reminders, competitions and family activities as they're announced.
- Arts & Crafts (9)
- Christmas (1)
- Halloween (11)
- Indoor Activities (10)
- Outdoor Events (13)
- Sports (6)
- Theatre & Cinema (20)
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Local Listings
Pumpkin Festival
10th-31st October 2026
Venue: Willows Activity Farm
Pick your pumpkin from the Pumpkin Patch and enjoy a full programme of pumpkin-tastic fun! Enjoy the Halloween Maze, Halloween Disco, arts and crafts, Character Shows, Adventure Play and more. It’s all...
10 Frights of Halloween - 3D Trail
24th October-1st November 2026
Venue: Jordans Mill
Explore the Meadow and Woodland to find 10 spooky Halloween displays hidden around. From creepy creatures to classic Halloween frights, keep your eyes peeled as you follow the trail. Why not dress up for...
Freaky Fun Fest
24th-31st October 2026
Venue: Mead Open Farm
Freaky Fun Fest is back this October half term for a seriously spooktacular day out. Journey through two haunted Halloween mazes, then head to the Pumpkin Patch and pick a free pumpkin. Plus enjoy all...
Halloween Half Term
24th October-1st November 2026
Venue: Wrest Park
Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Wrest Park this half term. Join the Great Pumpkin Party and celebrate the season with family activities and entertainment. There'll be interactive...
Kevin Quantum: Anti-Gravity
24th October 2026
Venue: The Quarry Theatre at St Luke's
Having spent half of his adult life studying physics and half studying magic, Magic Circle Member Kevin explores the exotic space where science and magic meet. Magic is real. And he’ll prove it to you....
Stay safe on darker days
Simple tips to help children stay visible and confident on autumn journeys to school.
Competition time
Our latest competitions are here — browse our listings and get your entries in before it’s too late!
Cooking with kids
Create funny faces, add some carrot hair and watch these little monsters disappear!
Stories to share
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler celebrate the simple joy of reading together.