Bluebell Railway, 25th - 31st October 25
Discover a wealth of outdoor events, indoor activities, and spooktacular Halloween fun across South East England this October half-term. Watch out, you'll find some spooky adventures with a few jump scares, wizarding magic, and friendly ghosts along the way, along with the chance to enjoy the autumn colours and award-winning all-weather attractions.
Explore our spooktacular list for ideas and inspiration for things to do and places to visit over the October half-term and Halloween, or keep heading down to the bottom of the page to find hundreds of ghoulishly fun events to keep the whole family entertained.
Use the search bar at the top of the page to filter events by specific dates or counties. You can find fiendish things to do in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Dorset, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. If you're looking for something near you, or if you are travelling to a part of South East England for a short break or day trip, use the 'map view' button to find something local to you, or head on over to specific county what's on pages in the navigation to find something right for you. Don't forget you can sign up below to receive October half-term events straight to your inbox.
Most schools in South East England break up for the October half term on Friday 24th October 2025, returning to school on Monday 3rd November 2025. Schools in the Isle of Wight however get an extra week off with students breaking up a week earlier on Friday 19th October returning to school on Monday 3rd November 2025. Halloween falls on a Friday this year and as always is celebrated on the 31st October.
Don't forget our rainy day guide is also here to help whatever the October half-term holiday weather brings, ensuring you have a great day out.
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Outdoor Event / Activities
Arundel
For children 7yrs-11yrs (KS2), this session includes owl pellet dissection, a boat ride and crafts with the Learning Team.
£10 per child. The prices includes all day admission to the reserve, private room for your belongings and lunch if you wish,…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Hart Street, Henley on Thames
Have fun (re-)discovering Henley on Thames, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, whilst finding out about this lovely Thames town. Curious…
Special Events
Woking
Treat yourself to a delightful two-night getaway with our dinner, bed, and breakfast package, complete with a complimentary bottle of house wine in your room upon arrival. Experience the cosy comfort of our accommodations as you relax and unwind…
Music
Brighton
Brighton's most popular live music nights, every Thursday at this popular city centre venue, with free entry.
From cover pop, funk & soul bands, to rock covers and even steam punk and blues…there is something for everyone to tap along to while…
Arts
Pembury, Tunbridge Wells
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting in Tunbridge Wells at the Mercure Hotel!
Our friendly local artist will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.
️ What's included: All the painting…
Music
Eastbourne
With more than 100 concerts across the season, Eastbourne Bandstand has a packed line-up in 2025, including the return of the 1812 Proms & Firework Nights on Wednesday evenings from 11th June to 3rd September (except 18th June), and Traditional…
Childrens Events
Fareham
Come along for a spooky afternoon of delicious
delights! There will be a selection of sandwiches
and treats, followed by spooky cookie decorating.
£19.95
Food
Ascot
Ascot Farmers' Market offers a great choice of fresh produce, pies and pastries, dairy products and plants whilst on-site parking means a stress-free shopping experience.
Theatre
Winchester
Adapted from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's award-winning picture book
The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should
Ever set foot in the deep dark wood…
Follow the Gruffalo's Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories' enchanting…
School Holidays
Uckfield
Get ready for a wild, wacky science-filled adventure this Halloween!
Participatory Event
Aylesbury
Go Ape Sundown Adventures are back for autumn 2025 in Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire!
Food
Milton Keynes
Experience a delicious afternoon tea, where every bite celebrates the season's bounty amidst the relaxing ambience of Horwood House, Buckinghamshire.
Fireworks
Hayling Island
Funland Hayling Island have 2 nights of mischievous merriment in sore this year. This Halloween at Funland, they’ve doubled up on gore!!!
Music
Winchester
Having performed to over 1,000,000 people worldwide, The Ultimate Eagles features a cast of internationally acclaimed musicians who've played alongside bands such as Queen, Paul Young, Roger Daltrey, Lulu, Van Morrison, Cliff Richard, John Legend…
Food
Hedge End
Indulge in the timeless tradition of Afternoon Tea at Botleigh Grange Hotel & Spa. Savour delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, and an array of handcrafted bakes, all paired with tea and coffee. For an extra…
Theatre
Winchester
Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, and brand new for 2025, Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show comes to Winchester bringing alive the illustrations and music that makes Tom Gates hugely popular around the world!
With catchy tunes and hilarious…
Walking
Goudhurst
Join Wallace and Gromit for the ultimate forest walkies!
Bond with your pooch by taking on dog-tastic challenges together, solve crossword clues and have lots of fun along the way – with everyone's favourite dog and owner duo for company.
This…
Childrens Events
Haywards Heath
Join us for a 45-minute Spook-tacular Monster Party, the ultimate kids' Halloween event packed with frightfully fun monster-themed games, a lively disco, and lots of thrilling prizes. Designed to entertain little ones, our event features ghoulish…
Arts
High Street,, Maidenhead
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting in Maidenhead at Bardo Lounge!
Our friendly local artist will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.
️ What's included: All the painting materials…
Halloween
Windsor
This autumn, the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort will be transformed into a pumpkin-filled wonderland for what is sure to be the most frightfully fun event of the year perfect for the young, and the young at heart!
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