There’s loads of Halloween events in Hampshire that are perfect for the whole family. These October half term activities are great regardless of if your kids like Halloween or not!
Be brave and enjoy the haunted attractions throughout Hampshire. There’s plenty of events going on that are perfect for all ages of children, from community events to days out ideas.
These events are all happening in 2024 but please make sure that you check their website and book if needed to avoid disappointment.
Things to do in Hampshire Guide
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If you are looking for things to do in Hampshire with kids then this guide is for you. We have over 200+ ideas that you can use to keep your whole family amused while exploring everything Hampshire has to offer!
This is an up to date spreadsheet, in activity order, that you can use when you have no clue what to do. We’ve included everything from country parks, to splash pools, lakes, castles, days out, playgrounds and walks. You get lifetime access to this spreadsheet, so any updates we do, you get them, all included in the price!
Have a look at our Things to do in Hampshire guide here
If you are looking for more things to do in October then have a look at:
The Best Indoor Activities in Southampton – It maybe wet or cold outside so why not visit one of the amazing indoor places that Hampshire has to offer.
The Best Castles in Hampshire – Looking for more spooky places to visit then put one of these Hampshire castles on your list. We have so much heritage that is just waiting for you to explore.
The Ultimate List of Unusual Things to do in Hampshire – Maybe you are looking for something different to do? Then have a look at our huge list here and find something fun for the whole family.
Halloween Events For All Ages 2024
Halloween in Hampshire offers a plethora of exciting events that cater to all ages and tastes. From family-friendly activities to spine-chilling experiences, there is something for everyone to enjoy this spooky season. Whether you’re looking for frightful fun or family-oriented festivities, Hampshire has loads of events that promise an unforgettable experience filled with seasonal charm.
Happy Halloween at Paultons Park
Paultons Park, based in Romsey, is also the home of Peppa Pig World. Paultons Park go all out at Halloween with over 4000 pumpkins scattered throughout the park.
They offer spooky scenes, Halloween decorations plus plenty of ways to see Peppa and George dressed up in their Halloween costumes too.
For the older kids, the park opens a bit later so you can enjoy all the rides lit up as the sun goes down.
You do need to book in advance and your tickets give you access to the whole park, not just the Halloween events! It’s a great place for the whole family.
You can find Paultons Park at Romsey SO51 6AL.
Free spooky half term fun at Fort Nelson
Come and play spooky games and enjoy free Halloween party activities this October half term at Fort Nelson.
Children can enjoy face-painting, spooky storytelling, crafts, games and colouring on week-days from Monday 28th October to Friday 1st November.
A spooky trail will also run at the Victorian fort with younger visitors challenged to find all the ghoulish ghosts and create their own Halloween story, every day from Saturday 26th October to Sunday 3rd November.
Children are welcome to get in the Halloween spirit and dress up in their best Halloween costumes or come as they are.
Fort Nelson has limited capacity on site, so visitors are advised to book their visit online in advance to guarantee your visit.
Fort Nelson is a great place to visit at any time of the year but as the days get shorter this historic Victorian fort, with its underground tunnels and secret chambers, is particularly atmospheric.
The fort is home to the Royal Armouries national collection of artillery with pieces from across the world, spanning 600 years of history. As a national museum, admission to Fort Nelson is free.
Read more about Fort Nelson here.
You can find Fort Nelson at Portsdown Hill Rd, Portchester, Portsmouth, Fareham PO17 6AN.
Spooky Spells Halloween Trail at Itchen Valley Country Park
This is a spooky Halloween trail that is running from Friday 25th October – Sunday 3rd November, 10am – 4.30pm.
Join in the fun this half – term at Itchen Valley! They have lots of spooky activities to keep your little ones entertained with a themed trail and Halloween crafts.
You can find Itchen Valley Country Park at Allington Lane, West End, Southampton SO30 3HQ.
Halloween Potions Trail With Wilma the Witch at Hinton Ampner
If you’re looking for some frightfully good family fun this half term, then come and join Wilma the Witch on her potions trail!
Hidden in the haunted trail of Hinton Ampner’s gardens are the ingredients Wilma needs for her magic potion. You’ll need to race on your broomstick, toss a ring onto the witch’s hat, move your pet spider through the maze and more to complete the challenge and make the potion!
Trails are £2, normal admission fee applies.
They are also have an amazing pumpkin display with over 200 pumpinks with photo opportunities all over the property.
You can find Hinton Ampner at Alresford SO24 0LA.
Halloween in the Gardens at Sir Harold Hillier Arboretum and Gardens
There is so much to do at Sir Harold Hillier Arboretum and Gardens this half term. They have:
Wicked Fun in the Woods – Family Bushcraft on Saturday 26th October, 10am – 12noon and 1pm – 3pm.
Spooky Halloween Bakes on Saturday 26th October to Sunday 3rd November, 10am – 4.30pm.
Pumpkin Carving from Tuesday 29th October to Thursday 31st October.
Autumn is Wicked Trail which runs until Saturday 30 November.
Please book all these in advance as they may sell out on the day. This is a great kid friendly event.
Read more about Sir Harold Hillier Arboretum and Gardens here
You can find Sir Harold Hillier Arboretum and Gardens at Jermyns Ln, Romsey SO51 0QA.
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Halloween Family Film Night at The Dart
The Halloween Family Film Night at The Dart’s cinema room is great for the whole family. It’s the perfect way to enjoy some spooky fun with the whole family during October half-term.
The tickets cost:
Children: £2.50
Adults: £3.00
Family of 4: £10.50
You can dress up in your best Halloween costumes and bring your own snacks and drinks, or buy something delicious from the coffee shop.
Date: Wednesday 30th October
Time: 17:00
Location: The Dart Centre, Hedge End, SO30 4EJ
You can find The Dart at The Dart Centre, Wildern School, Wildern Lane, Hedge End.
Kids Halloween Party at Woolston Social Club
This party is for kids and on from 1pm – 5pm. No members are welcome as well.
Tickets cost:
£5 per child
£2 per parent/guardian over 18 non member
You can find Woolston Social Club at Victoria Road, Southampton, SO19 9DX.
Bonfire Party at Marine Drive West
This party starts at 4pm. It includes live music, roaring bonfire & hog roast. No booking required.
You can find Marine Drive West at 66 Western Avenue, New Milton, BH25 7PZ.
Kids Halloween Party at Rising Sun Colden Common
This party starts at 2pm and is free entry for all. There is a dressing up competion and games.
You can find Rising Sun Colden Common at 27 Spring Lane, Colden Common, Winchester SO21 1SB.
Halloween Family Forest School at Itchen Valley Country Park
Join Family Forest School for some spooky fun in the woods this half term! Perfect for ages 2-11.
Using the tools, saws and drills to make a pumpkin or ghost, leaf print ghosts, make a bird feeder, potion making in our mud kitchen, brew some spells, make some wonderful concoctions, even make up and practice your own brews and spells.
Ending the session with toasting your own Spooky S’mores on the campfire. Parents can join in too
Hot and cold drinks included (please feel free to bring reusable cups to save on waste)
**Fancy dress optional, but may need to be removed for tool use and around the fire due to safety.**
£10 per child to include 1 adult with each child booked, additional adults £5
To book go to https://bookwhen.com/bonnieyo
You can find Family Forest School at Itchen Valley Country Park, Allington Lane, SO30 3HQ.
Family Fright Night Halloween at Funland
Are you ready to be scared?? This year’s Halloween Tickets are now on sale… 3 nights of fear including:
Freakland Amusements… Come in and Clown around!
Destination Z… What could be worse than being in a laboratory full of Zombies. I’ll tell you, a black out!! Are you brave enough to walk among the dead?
Then the Theatre of Screams is showing a new film and believe it or not… it’s out of this world.
New this year, the Witches Coven.. Trick or Treat… You choose.
The hunt has begun, will you survive or become another Trophy.
Event dates: 26th, 30th October & 2nd November 2024.
Start time 5.00pm. Entry from 4.30pm
Please note this is a ticket only event and everyone that enters the park WILL require a ticket.
You can find Funland at Sea Front, Hayling Island PO11 0AG.
Outside and Instant Photoshoot at Sweet Peas Play Cafe
The cafe is open as normal on the 25th October from 930am – 4pm.
You can find Sweet Peas Play Cafe at 179a West Street , Fareham.
Pumpkin Patch Party at Sweet Peas Play Cafe
Pumpkin Patch Party is 2.5 hours of fun fun fun. There are games, prizes, creepy crafts, treasure hunt, glitter tattoos and face painting, themed party food, sweet bags, Sweet Peas Roleplay and a surprise guest.
You can find Sweet Peas Play Cafe at 179a West Street , Fareham.
There will be plenty of treats at Marwell Zoo this October half-term as they embrace everything autumnal this spooky season.
Lowedolf, Marwell’s resident wizard will be teaching little ghouls, ghosts and witches how to fly a broomstick like a pro in our dedicated broomstick flying area.
Children will be taught in groups of 15 and those who successfully complete the course will be awarded with their level one broomstick flying badge.
Don’t worry if you don’t have time to sort a costume before you arrive, our face painters will be on hand to transform your little pumpkins on the day.
Facepainting will be available from 11am to 3pm at an additional cost of £5 per face and broomstick flying runs from 10:45am to 3:15pm and costs £3 per child.
If our flying course doesn’t get you warmed up enough, our firepits will be up and running with marshmallows and s’mores kits available – additional cost applies.
Café Graze will be keeping everyone well-fuelled with pumpkin spiced lattes, Halloween cupcakes and pumpkin soup.
Plus, guests can still take advantage of our five for £85 family ticket offer up until 3 November. Check out the full terms and conditions .
Autumn is a beautiful time to get outdoors and admire the changing colours of Marwell’s 140 acre parkland while learning more about more than 140 species of rare and endangered animals.
Marwell is home to a number of spooky species including vampire crabs, pink salmon tarantula, yellow throated frogs and royal pythons.
Plus, meet the adorable new giraffe calf and zebra foal, penguins, tamarins, pygmy hippos and white rhino.
You can find Marwell Zoo at Thompson’s Ln, Colden Common, Winchester SO21 1JH.
Harry Potter Book Day at Romsey Library
Join us for some magical activities and Harry Potter themed fun for all ages.
This year the theme is Care of Magical Creatures.
Dress code: wizarding robes.
You can find Romsey Library at Station Rd, Romsey SO51 8DN.
Andover Town Center Halloween Scavenger Hunt from InAndover
Join InAndover for their super spooky Halloween Scavenger Hunt. Find them in the InAndover Gazezo on Andover High Street to collect your entry form and enjoy the fun around town.
Splat Messy Play Halloween Special at Splat Messy Play
Come join Splat Messy Play on Wednesday 30th October at 1030am. This is at KCC in Hedge End.
It will be a combination of Splat babies and Splat mixed ages so basically everyone’s welcome to come and join in the fun!
Spaces are limited so please don’t miss out, book your place today.
Silly Scott’s Spooktacular Halloween Event at Wickham Community Centre
This fun Halloween event is on Saturday 26th October, 4pm -6pm, with host Silly Scott, there will be a Fangtasic UV Disco, Ghoulish Games and a Fun family friendly Halloween themed Spooky Magic Show.
This is an event for all ages, and you can come in Halloween costume and enjoy some games.
Refreshments, snacks and sweets will be available during the event.
You can find Wickham Community Centre at Fareham, PO17 5AL, PO17 5AL.
The West Express Pumpkin Patch at J. West Seasonal Store
Join J. West Seasonal Store for their Pumpkin Patch ride. This is running from the 19th, 20th, 26th-31st October. 9am – 4pm but booking is a must.
This is a 50-minute return ride with a stop at the pumpkin patch and with a stop for photos.
You can find J. West Seasonal Store at Thornton, Brownwich Lane, Titchfield, Fareham, PO14 4NY.
Twilight Halloween Maze at Picking Patch
This fun event is running from 12th,19th, 26th, from 7pm- 8.30pm.
There is a whole lot of spooky fun so enjoy some evening pumpkin picking in dusk from 6pm.
Hot food and drinks available, but most importantly MARSHMALLOWS to toast over the fire. Limited availability, so book now for the best times.
You can find Picking Patch at Fordingbridge, SP62HA.
PYO Pumpkins and Halloween Maze at Picking Patch
Join Picking Patch for a Spooktacular Halloween event in Fordingbridge this Autumn… enjoy PYO pumpkins, our murder mystery halloween maze, twilight maze, escape room a barrel train, crafts, marshmallow toasting and more! It’s time to get in the Halloween spirit.
You can find Picking Patch at Fordingbridge, SP62HA.
Laura x
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