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Halloween Events
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These October half term activities are great regardless of if your kids like Halloween or not! Be brave and enjoy the Halloween season throughout Hampshire. There’s plenty of events going on that are perfect for all ages of children, from community events to days out ideas.
Sat 29 to 30 October Wizard Weekend at Watercress Line
The Watercress Line transforms into a place of magic and mischief for Halloween! We have lots of spooky activities to keep the kids entertained. ALL activities run from 11am – 4pm and are included in your ticket price.You can find The Watercress line at The Railway Station, Station Road, New Alresford SO24 9JG.
watercressline.co.uk
Tue 25 October Creatures of the Twilight at Gilbert White’s House & Gardens
Learn about all the creatures that feed in the dark. Explore what makes these nighttime creatures tick. Find their footprints and learn more about how they survive. Age 5 and up. Tickets: £6 per child, accompanying adults £2. 1 accompanying adult for every 3 children booked. Find out more about Creatures of the Twilight at:
www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
Sat 29 October Halloween Spooktacular at Itchen Valley Country Park
Walk the Halloween Trail by night and meet the spooky Story Tribe along the way. Explore this outdoor woodland setting in a safe, joyous, and only slightly scary manner. For families with children aged 4+. £10 per child (one adult free) and additional adults £7. Book at Itchen Valley Country Park here. You can find Itchen Valley Country Park at Allington Ln, Southampton SO30 3HQ
www.eastleigh.gov.uk/parks-leisure-andculture/country-parks-and-open-spaces/ itchen-valley-country-park
Sat 1 to Mon 31 October Pumpkin Festival at Sunnyfields Farm
Come along to a local farm in Totton and pick your own pumpkins. They have thousands of different sized pumpkins that are perfect for whatever you need them for, including pumpkin carving! Photo opportunities, pumpkin themed food and pumpkin picking are just the start for this event. Book your tickets for Sunnyfield Farm. You can find Sunnyfields Farm at Jacob’s Gutter Lane, Southampton, SO40 9FX.
www.sunnyfields.co.uk
Sat 29 October Halloween at Tudor House, Southampton
Meet the friendly spirits in the Banqueting Hall and take part in loads of spooky, fun activities from creepy crafts, gruesome games, face painting and a haunting trail at at 10am. Charges apply for some drop-in activities. Book Tudor House Halloween here. You can find Tudor House at Bugle Street, Southampton SO14 2AD
www.tudorhouseandgarden.com/events/
Sunday 23 October Autumn Steam Up and Halloween at The Brickworks Museum
A great place to visit for the whole family anyway, The Brickworks Museum in Burlesdon is great for the whole family. The Halloween Steam Up is an outside event that is full of steam exhibits including miniature engines, table top model displays and fairground organs. From 11am to 4pm. Please make sure you book in advance to avoid disappointment. You can find The Brickworks Museum at Swanwick Ln, Swanwick, Southampton SO31 7HB.
www.thebrickworksmuseum.org/event/ autumn-steam-up-and-halloween/
Sat 29 October Spooktacular Halloween Family Fun Day at Wickham Community Centre
This is a fun family day with the first 30 children getting a treat. Wickham Community Centre at Mill Lane, Wickham, Fareham.
www.wickhamcommunitycentre.org.uk/
Put on your Halloween costumes and enjoy spooky crafts and stories. There’s face painting and a disco. Petersfield Museum at 1 St Peter’s Rd, Petersfield GU32 3HX.
www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk/whatson/halloween-family-fun-day
Sat 22, Wed 26 & Sat 29 October Funland Hayling Island Fright Night Fireworks
Funland Hayling Island have 3 nights of mischievous merriment in sore this year. This Halloween they’ve doubled up on gore! A Pumpkin patch for the little ones to carve a face or two. All the fear of the fair where the clowns entertain you. Then there’s an old asylum and the spirits roam at night waiting in the shadows to give you a fright. But last but not least there’s regen labs… and eternal youth. At least that’s what their patients thought…. If you only knew the truth. End the night with a bang with our best Firework display yet. Throughout the night Funland will be giving away sweets and treats for the children as well as 3 prizes to be awarded for the best fancy dress outfits.From 4.30pm event time 5pm-9pm
