Family Friendly Events in Dorset October 2025
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Need ideas for things to do with the family in October? You'll find lots of fun events and shows listed below.
CORFE CASTLE: SECRETS OF THE SHADOWS FAMILY QUEST
Info: There’s strange reports of ghostly figures roaming around the castle. Can you help the resident ghost detective, Godwin, with his investigation? Explore the castle to discover what these figures are doing in the ruins and don’t forget to collect your stamp at the end.
Dates: Monday 29th September – Saturday 29th November 2025
Location: Corfe Castle
Website: National Trust Corfe Castle
AVON HEATH HALLOWEEN SHADOW HUNT & MORE
Info: Betty the Witch and Bernie the Wizard have messed up their spell and made Avon Heath's animals disappear! Only their shadows remain. Can you help them fix their mistake and finish the trail? There’s also more exciting activities happening during half term with creepy crawlies, workshops and craft sessions.
Dates: Wednesday 1st October – Sunday 2nd November 2025
Address: Avon Heath Country Park, Brocks Pine, St Leonards, BH24 2DH
Facebook: Avon Heath Country Park
KINGSTON LACY: STRANGER FOLK DIGITAL ADVENTURE
Info: Trouble is brewing at Kingston Lacy and the strange folk have arrived. Gather your team for an exciting digital adventure for 7-12 year olds, and imaginative adults, and help send them back through the cracks between our world and theirs.
Dates: Wednesday 1st October – 9th November 2025
Address: Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 4EA
Website: National Trust Kingston Lacy
SEALIFE ASCARIUM TRICKS & TREATS
Info: Get ready to follow an immersive trail, protect the ocean, and complete spook-splash-tastic challenges to become a true Sea Defender.
Dates: Friday 3rd October – Sunday 2nd November 2025
Address: SEA LIFE, Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7SX
Website: Visit SEA LIFE
MOORS VALLEY HALLOWEEN HUNT & MORE
Info: A mischievous character has cast a spooky spell over Moors Valley and the rangers need your help to stop it. Purchase your trail pack from the Visitor Centre, solve the riddles, discover clues and uncover who caused the mischief. During half term, children can also enjoy forest walks, mini golf, play areas and themed crafts on selected dated.
Dates: Friday 3rd October – Tuesday 4th November 2025
Address: Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, BH24 2ET
Website: Moors Valley Country Park
BINCOMBE BUMPS HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
Dates: Selected dates from Saturday 4th – Friday 31st October 2025
Address: West Farm, Bincombe, Nr Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5PS
Website: Bincombe Bumps Events
DEWFLOCK FARM AUTUMN DAYS
Dates: Selected dates from Saturday 11th – Friday 31st October 2025
Address: Dewflock Farm, Winterborne Monkton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8NP
Website: Dewflock Farm
MUSEUM OF EAST DORSET ‘HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON’ ADVENTURE
Info: Families can swoop into a world of mythical fun with a jam-packed programme of dragon-themed activities designed to spark creativity, courage, and a little bit of chaos! Embark on a hunt to track down elusive dragons hiding in historic corners and create your very own dragon companion.
Dates: Saturday 11th October - Saturday 1st November 2025
Address: Museum of East Dorset, 23-29 High Street, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1HR
Website: Museum of East Dorset
SHERBORNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Info: The Festival not only provides the community of Sherborne with the opportunity to see foreign films which would not otherwise be shown locally, but also to raise funds for charity.
Dates: Thursday 16th - Sunday 19th October 2025
Address: Powell Theatre, Abbey Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3AP
Website: Rotary Club
MINTERNE GARDENS HALLOWEEN TRAILS
Info: Embark on an adventure through 27 acres of the enchanting Himalayan gardens, where surprises lurk around every corner. Encounter giant bats, eerie spiders, and countless other spooky delights!
Dates: Friday 17th – Friday 31st October 2025
Address: Minterne Gardens, Minterne Magna, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7AU
Website: Minterne Gardens
BOURNEMOUTH NATURAL SCIENCE SOCIETY OPEN DAYS
Dates: Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th October 2025
Address: Bournemouth Natural Science Society, 39 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3NS
Website: Bournemouth Natural Science Society
SOUTHSIDE FUNFAIR FRIGHTFUL FUN
Dates: Saturday 18th October – Sunday 2nd November 2025
Address: Southside Funfair, Bowleaze Coveway, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6PW
Website: Southside Funfair
WEST MOORS PUMPKIN FEST
Dates: Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th October 2025
Address: Gullivers Farm, West Moors, Dorset, BH22 0JG
Website: Gullivers Farm
CRAFTY PAMPER PARTY
Dates: Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th October 2025
Address: Redhill Park Café, Redhill Ave, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2SW
Facebook: Mindful Moments Creations
THE WALLED GARDEN TRAIL
Dates: Saturday 18th October – Sunday 2nd November 2025
Address: The Walled Garden, Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8RH
Website: The Walled Garden
DURLSTON COUNTRY PARK HALLOWEEN TRAIL
Dates: Wednesday 22nd October – Wednesday 5th November 2025
Address: Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2JL
Website: Durlston Country Park
MOORS VALLEY LIGHT TRAIL EXPERIENCE
Info: As dusk falls and darkness creeps in, wander the glowing paths and uncover Halloween surprises hidden deep in the woods. But be warned… the darker it gets, the spookier it becomes.
Dates: Thursday 23rd October – Sunday 2nd November 2025
Address: Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, BH24 2ET
Website: Moors Valley Country Park
LEMUR LANDINGS HALLOWEEN DISCO
Date: Friday 24th October 2025
Address: Lemur Landings, Tower Park, Yarrow Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NY
Website: Lemur Landings
DISCOVERY VILLAGE: WIZARD GLOWBEARD’S HALLOWEEN ADVENTURE
Dates: Friday 24th October – Sunday 2nd November 2025
Address: Discovery Village, Merritown Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BA
Website: Discovery Village
STOUR VALLEY HALLOWEEN TRAIL
Dates: Friday 24th October – Tuesday 4th November 2025
Address: Stour Valley Nature Reserve, 43 Granby Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3NZ
Facebook: Stour Valley Nature Reserve
WIMBORNE DSME HALLWEEN SPECIAL
Date: Saturday 25th October 2025
Address: Wimborne DSME, Merley Park Road, Ashington, Broadstone, Dorset, BH21 3DA
Website: Wimborne DSME
FRANKY
Info: It’s not easy being a Frankenstein. Prof has no friends, and the villagers won’t even speak to her. She thinks a baby might help, so one stormy night, with a flash of lightning, she creates Franky! Although Franky is not quite what Prof expected, he sets off on an adventure to win over the hearts of the villagers at the Halloween funfair with the hottest new dance craze ‘The Franky Walk!’
Date: Saturday 25th October 2025
Address: Lighthouse Poole, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1UG
Website: Lighthouse Poole
BROADSTONE BUSINESS CENTRE OPEN DAY
Date: Saturday 25th October 2025
Address: Broadstone Business Centre, 19B Moor Road, Broadstone, Poole, Dorset, BH18 8AZ
Website: Broadstone Business Centre
THE HORTON INN HALLOWEEN BASH
Date: Saturday 25th October 2025
Address: The Horton Inn, Cranborne Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5AD
Facebook: The Horton Inn
THE OLD POWERHOUSE HALLOWEEN DISCO
Date: Saturday 25th October 2025
Address: The Old Powerhouse, Hillside, Bryanston, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0PR
Website: The Old Powerhouse
UPWEY WISHING WELL HOCUS POCUS PARTY BRUNCH
Date: Saturday 25th October 2025
Address: Upwey Wishing Well, 161 Church Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5QE
Website: Upwey Wishing Well
VERWOOD FLAMEBURST
Info: On the night there will be 2 firework displays with music plus a bonfire, fairground, street entertainers, music, steam engines, hot food and drinks.
Date: Saturday 25th October 2025
Address: The Fuzzy Bit, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6QF
Website: Verwood Flameburst
BROADSTONE MIDDLE SCHOOL FIREWORKS
Date: Saturday 25th October 2025
Address: Broadstone Middle School, Dunyeats Road, Poole, Dorset, BH18 8AE
Website: Broadstone Fireworks
WEST BAY FIREWORKS
Date: Saturday 25th October 2025
Location: East Beach, West Bay, Dorset
Website: West Bay
LYME REGIS MUSEUM EVENTS
Info: Events running through half term include a rock pooling walk, fossil polishing, clay modelling and drop in activities. On Friday, step into the shadows of Lyme Regis Museum where fossils, ghostly tales, and ghoulish fun awaits! Families will enjoy spooky stories, creepy crafts, face painting, torchlight tours and more.
Dates: Selected dates from Saturday 25th - Friday 31st October 2025
Address: Lyme Regis Museum, Bridge Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3QA
Website: Lyme Regis Museum
PEEK-A-BOO: HALLOWEEN WITH PEPPA PIG
Dates: Saturday 25th – Friday 31st October 2025
Address: Peek-A-Boo & Brew, 214a Macaulay Road, Broadstone, Poole, Dorset, BH18 8DX
Website: Peek-A-Boo & Brew
WAREHAM PUMPKIN TRAIL
Dates: Saturday 25th – Friday 31st October 2025
Address: Wareham Museum, East Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4NS
Website: Wareham Museum
LITTLE BEAR WOODS STAY & PLAY
Dates: Saturday 25th – Friday 31st October 2025
Address: Little Bear Woods, Wattons Lane, Ringwood, BH242DG
Website: Little Bear Woods
THE BLUE POOL HALLOWEEN HAUNT
Date: Saturday 25th – Friday 31st October 2025
Address: The Blue Pool, Furzebrook Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5AR
Website: The Blue Pool
LYME REGIS HALLOWEEN GHOULF
Dates: Saturday 25th October – Saturday 1st November 2025
Address: Lyme Regis Mini Golf, Marine Parade, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3JQ
Facebook: Lyme Regis Town Council
RED HOUSE MUSEUM SPOOKY WOODLAND TRAIL & MORE
Dates: Saturday 25th October – Sunday 2nd November 2025
Address: Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1BU
Website: Red House Museum
WIMBORNE MODEL TOWN HALLOWEEN QUIZ
Dates: Saturday 25th October – Sunday 2nd November 2025
Address: Wimborne Model Town, King Street, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1DY
Website: Wimborne Model Town
RUSSELL COTES MUSEUM HOUSE TRAIL & CRAFTS
Info: Families can follow the spooky trail around the historic house every day during half term and children can make a Halloween ‘scream’ catcher or spooky wreath decoration on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Dates: Saturday 25th October – Sunday 2nd November 2025
Address: Russell-Cotes Museum, West Cliff Promenade, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3AA
Website: Russell-Cotes Museum
WEST BAY DISCOVERY CENTRE
Dates: Saturday 25th October – Sunday 2nd November 2025
Address: West Bay Discovery Centre, West Bay Road, West Bay, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4EN
Website: West Bay Discovery Centre
HENGISTBURY HEAD TRAIL & MORE
Dates: Saturday 25th October – Sunday 2nd November 2025
Address: Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre, Broadway, Southbourne, Dorset, BH6 4EW
Website: Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre
TANK MUSEUM: WOMEN IN WARFARE
Info: The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and their crews to life. This half term, they’re celebrating Women in Warfare. Enjoy family activities exploring all the roles women have taken in war from WWI to the modern day.
Dates: Saturday 25th October - Sunday 2nd November 2025
Address: Tank Museum, Linsay Road, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG
Website: Tank Museum
SWANAGE RAILWAY HALLOWEEN GHOST TRAINS
Info: Family-friendly spooky fun - theatrical, magical, and full of surprises. Board the beautifully decorated heritage steam train at Norden Station. Meet the friendly witch, who’ll weave spine-tingling stories as you travel. Spot ghostly surprises and glowing pumpkins along the route.
Dates: Saturday 25th October – Sunday 2nd November 2025
Location: Norden Train Station to Swanage Train Station
Website: Swanage Railway
MONKEY WORLD HALLOWEEN FUN
Dates: Saturday 25th October – Sunday 2nd November 2025
Address: Monkey World, Tout Hill, Longthorns, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH
Website: Monkey World
HALLOWEEN FUN AT NOTHE FORT
Info: There’s a whole cauldron full of activities at Nothe Fort with a Halloween mouse hunt, pumpkin golf, games in the family room, ghosty boo bowling, creepy crafts and a spooky cave adventure (Wednesday & Thursday only).
Dates: Saturday 25th October – Sunday 2nd November 2025
Address: Nothe Fort, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UF
Website: Nothe Fort
SHERBORNE CASTLE AUTUMN PUMPKIN TRAIL
Dates: Saturday 25th October – Sunday 2nd November 2025
Address: Sherborne Castle, New Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5NR
Website:Sherborne Castle
STUDLANDS WICKED WILDLIFE TRAIL
Info: Head on an adventure through the beach, dunes, and woodland where nocturnal creatures leave clues behind for brave explorers to uncover. With 10 different activity stations to complete, you’ll track the secrets of which animals come out at night through games, puzzles, and hands-on fun.
Dates: Saturday 25th October - Sunday 2nd November 2025
Address: Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland, Dorset, BH19 3AQ
Website: National Trust Studland Bay
BROWNSEA ISLAND MYSTICAL WOODLAND QUEST TRAILS
Info: This trail is perfect for young adventurers and their families, offering a delightful mix of storytelling, nature exploration, and fun activities. Get ready to uncover the secrets of the woods where every leaf tells a story and every branch hides a mystery.
Dates: Saturday 25th October – Sunday 2nd November 2025
Location: Poole Harbour
Website: National Trust Brownsea Island
SWANAGE PIER SPOOKY TRAIL & MORE
Info: Wander the Pier and keep your eyes peeled for spooky surprises lurking in unexpected places. Solve the Halloween word puzzle and tackle the themed quiz as you go! Once you’ve completed your quiz sheet, head to the Pier gift shop to collect a treat and enter the prize draw for a chance to win some Halloween goodies!
Dates: Saturday 25th October - Sunday 2nd November 2025
Address: Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2AP
Website: Swanage Pier
UPTON COUNTRY PARK FAMILY TRAIL
Info: Bunty the Bone Dog has lost their bones – can you help find them? The spooky Halloween adventure will take you around Upton Country Park. Purchase your trail map from the Welcome Centre and when complete, return it for a creepy cuddly prize.
Dates: Saturday 25th October - Sunday 2nd November 2025
Address: Upton Country Park, Poole Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BJ
Website: Upton Country Park
HALLOWEEN AT THE DORSET MUSEUM
Dates: Saturday 25th October – Sunday 2nd November 2025
Address: Dorset Museum, High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XA
Website: Dorset Museum
WEYMOUTH HALLOWEEN TREASURE TRAIL
Dates: Saturday 25th October – Sunday 2nd November 2025
Location: Weymouth Town Cente
Website: Island Community Action
RADIPOLE PARK MONSTER MYSTERY PUZZLE TRAIL
Dates: Saturday 25th October – Sunday 2nd November 2025
Address: Radipole Park, Radipole Park Drive, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5EZ
Facebook: Mumma Bee’s Café
POOLE BABY EVENT
Date: Sunday 26th October 2025
Address: Gather, The Dolphin Centre, Poole, Dorset
Facebook: Samantha Prewett Photography
BOUNCY FUN PLAY HALLOWEEN FAMILY SHOW
Date: Sunday 26th October 2025
Address: Colehill Village Hall, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2LR
Website: Bouncy Fun Play
JUNGLE CITY HALLOWEEN PARTY
Date: Sunday 26th October 2025
Address: Jungle City, 4 Alder Hills, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4AR
Website: Jungle City
WIMBORNE ST GILES SCARECROW FESTIVAL
Date: Sunday 26th October 2025
Address: Wimborne St Giles School, Wimborne St Giles, Dorset, BH21 5LX
OUTALIMITS HALLOWEEN PARTIES
Date: Sunday 26th October 2025
Address: Broadstone Memorial Hall, 7 Tudor Road, Broadstone, Poole, Dorset, BH18 8AP
Facebook: Outalimits Discos
LONGTHORNS FARM HALLOWEEN TRAIL
Info: Explore the site on a Halloween trail, see the friendly alpacas, visit the Café and take part in themed crafts.
Dates: Sunday 26th – Wednesday 29th October 2025
Address: Longthorns Farm, Longthorns, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH
Website: Longthorns Farm
LULWORTH CASTLE AUTUMN FUN
Dates: Sunday 26th – Thursday 30th October 2025
Address: Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5QS
Website: Lulworth Castle
CHILD IN THE WILD HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
Dates: Sunday 26th, Thursday 30th & Friday 31st October 2025
Address: Ower Wood, Owermoigne, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8HY
Website: Child in the Wild
MAPPERTON HALLOWEEN TRAIL
Info: Children will receive a mini activity booklet with a mapped route through the gardens, discovering decorative Halloween scenes. Each display hides a letter to collect and unscramble into a spooky word. The trail finishes at the Summerhouse, transformed into a Potion Room filled with broomsticks, potion bottles, cobwebs and candlelight. Here, children can mix their own mini potion to take home.
Dates: Sunday 26th – Friday 31st October 2025
Address: Mapperton Estate, Mapperton, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3NR
Website: Mapperton
HIGHCLIFFE CASTLE WIZARDS & WITCHES
Dates: Sunday 26th – Thursday 31st October 2025
Address: Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe, Dorset, BH23 4LE
Website: Highcliffe Castle
ELLIE’S FARM SHOP HALF TERM FUN
Dates: Sunday 26th October – Sunday 2nd November 2025
Address: Ellie’s Farm Shop, Lyndhurst Road, Bockhampton, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7AB
Facebook: Ellie’s Farm Shop
BOUNCY FUN PLAY SPOOKY DISCO PARTY
Info: All weather indoor fun with bouncy castles and inflatables. Events also include music, games and children’s entertainment.
Date: Monday 27th October 2025
Address: Ashdown Leisure Centre, Adastral Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8RE
Website: Bouncy Fun Play
OUTALIMITS HALLOWEEN PARTIES
Date: Monday 27th October 2025
Address: Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7AA
Facebook: Outalimits Discos
SOUTHERN AQUATICS HALLOWEEN DAY
Date: Monday 27th October 2025
Address: Southern Aquatics, Northmead Drive, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7XZ
Facebook: Southern Aquatics
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
Date: Monday 27th October 2025
Address: The Tivoli Theatre, 19 West Borough, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1LT
Website: Tivoli Wimborne
TOWNSEND CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN PARTY
Date: Monday 27th October 2025
Address: Townsend Community Centre, Jewell Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 0LT
Facebook: Townsend Community News
THE WOW BUBBLE SHOW
Date: Monday 27th October 2025
Address: The Barrington Centre, Penny's Walk, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9TH
Website: Barrington Centre
FARMER PALMERS HALLOWEEN FUN
Info: The Farmer Palmer team and farm park will have a spooky makeover this half term. Additional activities will include the Soak-a-Spook tractor trailer ride, explore the spooky maize maze, face painting, Halloween candy hunt and Snotbags Disco! Also, keep your eyes peeled for the Golden Pumpkins to claim a prize.
Dates: Monday 27th – Friday 31st October 2025
Address: Farmer Palmers, Wareham Road, Organford, Dorset, BH16 6EU
Website: Farmer Palmers
LOLLIPOPS LABUBU PAINT PARTY
Info: Paint your favourite Labubu (materials, paints & apron included), dance and groove at the lively disco party, meet Rainbow Labubu and enjoy time in the soft play.
Date: Monday 27th October 2025
Address: Lollipops Play Café, 16 Landseer Road, Westbourne, Dorset, BH4 9EH
Website: Lollipops Play Café
ATHELHAMPTON HOUSE: TUDOR LIVING HISTORY WEEK
Info: Visit Athelhampton, one of England's finest Tudor Manor Houses surrounded by stunning architectural gardens with the bonus of being able to join in this special half term event.
Dates: Monday 27th – Friday 31st October 2025
Address: Athelhampton House, Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorset, DT2 7LG
Website: Athelhampton House
RIVERSIDE LAKES PUMPKIN HUNT
Info: Step into the enchanted woodland this Halloween for a spooky but family-friendly adventure. Follow the woodland trail lit with twinkling lights and glowing pumpkins, meet friendly woodland creatures, take part in a Halloween quiz and games hidden along the path, pick your own pumpkin and feeds the animals.
Dates: Monday 27th – Friday 31st October 2025
Address: Riverside Lakes, Slough Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7JL
Booking: Eventbrite
SHIRE HALL MUSEUM HALLOWEEN TRAIL
Info: Get ready for frightful fun on the Halloween Trail, packed with creepy clues, spooky surprises, and ghostly giggles for the whole family! Then, unleash your inner monster with a mask making activity to take home. AND, children dressed up in full Halloween costume go FREE!
Dates: Monday 27th October – Saturday 1st of November 2025
Address: Shire Hall Museum, High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UY
Website: Shire Hall Museum
DORSET HEAVY HORSE FARM PARK HALF TERM FUN
Dates: Monday 27th October – Saturday 1st November 2025
Address: Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park, Edmondsham Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH21 5RJ
Website: Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park
VILLAINS UNLEASHED
Info: This devilishly fun show brings together all your favourite Villains for the ultimate Halloween party. Losing their magic powers as the screams of Halloween fade away, the Villains plan the perfect Halloween party. Join them as they plot and scheme to conjure up a magical event, guaranteed to make everyone celebrate the most haunting time of year.
Date: Tuesday 28th October 2025
Address: Lighthouse Poole, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1UG
Website: Lighthouse Poole
THE WOW BUBBLE SHOW
Date: Tuesday 28th October 2025
Address: The Factory Space, 1172-1180 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6DY
Website: The Factory Space
DEADLY LIVE
Date: Tuesday 28th October 2025
Address: The BIC, Exeter Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5BH
Website: BIC
BOUNCY FUN PLAY EVENT WITH MR MERLIN & OKEY DOKEY THE DRAGON
Info: All weather indoor fun with bouncy castles and inflatables. Events also include music, games and children’s entertainment from Mr Merlin & Okey Dokey the Dragon.
Date: Tuesday 28th October 2025
Address: Rossmore Leisure Centre, Herbert Avenue, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HR
Website: Bouncy Fun Play
STURFIT INFLATABLE FUN DAY
Info: Sturfit are putting on this free to attend event for the local community. The Sports Hall will be filled with a range of inflatables, didi cars and games.
Date: Tuesday 28th October 2025
Address: Sturfit Leisure Centre, Honeymead Lane, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EW
Website: Sturfit
HUB ON THE HEATH LEGO® WORKSHOP
Date: Tuesday 28th October 2025
Address: Hub on the Heath, 10 Adastral Square, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset BH17 8SA
Website: Hub on the Heath
THE WALLED GARDEN BUG & EXOTIC ANIMAL EXPERIENCE
Dates: Tuesday 28th & Wednesday 29th October 2025
Address: The Walled Garden, Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8RH
Website: The Walled Garden
LEMUR LANDINGS PHASER NIGHT
Date: Wednesday 29th October 2025
Address: Lemur Landings, Tower Park, Yarrow Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NY
Website: Lemur Landings
OUTALIMITS HALLOWEEN PARTIES
Date: Wednesday 29th October 2025
Address: Kinson Community Centre, Pelhams Park, Millhams Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 7LH
Facebook: Outalimits Discos
PIPS SPOOKY MORNING
Date: Wednesday 29th October 2025
Address: Pips, St John Way, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2FG
Facebook: Pips Poundbury
THE COSY VILLAGE HALLOWEEN PARTY
Date: Wednesday 29th October 2025
Address: The Cosy Village Play Café, 1609 Wimborne Road, Kinson, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9AP
Website: The Cosy Village Play Café
PARTY PEEPS HALLOWEEN FAMILY PARTY
Date: Wednesday 29th October 2025
Address: Key West Bar & Grill, Pier Approach, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5AA
Website: Party Peeps
MARK THOMPSON’S SPECTACULAR SCIENCE SHOW
Info: You think science is boring, think again; this is science like you have never seen it before. Designed for children and adults alike, Mark’s Spectacular Science Show explores the strange and magical properties of matter with exploding elephant’s toothpaste, vortex-generating dustbins and even howling jelly babies.
Date: Wednesday 29th October 2025
Address: Lighthouse Poole, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1UG
Website: Lighthouse Poole
AVON HEATH SPOOKY SERPENTS & CREEPY CRAWLERS
Info: Meet some slithering snakes, terrifying tarantulas and a whole gang of creepy crawlies! This event is led by the experts from Bournemouth Natural Science Society who will be on hand to share some fascinating facts and answer all your questions.
Dates: Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th October 2025
Address: Avon Heath Country Park, Brocks Pine, St Leonards, BH24 2DH
Facebook: Avon Heath Country Park
ANNIE
Dates: Wednesday 29th October – Saturday 1st November 2025
Address: Bournemouth Pavilion, Westover Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2BU
Website: Bournemouth Pavilion
BOUNCY FUN PLAY EVENT WITH THE LOVELY BUBBLY SHOW
Info: Info: All weather indoor fun with bouncy castles and inflatables. Events also include music, games and a The Lovely Bubbly Show.
Date: Thursday 30th October 2025
Address: The Bourne Academy, Hadow Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5HS
Website: Bouncy Fun Play
SALT PIG THE FARM HALLOWEEN DISCO
Date: Wednesday 29th October 2025
Address: Salt Pig the Farm, High Street, Langton Matravers, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3EU
Website: Salt Pig the Farm
HALLOWEEN AT WILD ONES
Date: Thursday 30th October 2025
Address: Wild Ones Play Café, 1442 Wimborne Road, Kinson, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 7AS
Website: Wild Ones Play Café
JUSTIN TIME TO ROCK
Date: Thursday 30th October 2025
Address: Lighthouse Poole, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1UG
Website: Lighthouse Poole
FUN FOR LITTLE ONES: A TRIBUTE TO MS RACHEL
Info: The UK’s Premier Tribute to Global Phenomenon… ‘Ms Rachel’! Bringing ‘Ms Rachels’ character to life in a FUN, interactive LIVE on stage performance with lots of audience participation for the little ones!
Date: Thursday 30th October 2025
Address: Electric Palace, 35 South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NY
Website: Electric Palace
WEYMOUTH PARADE TRUNK OR TREAT
Info: Join the reimagined Halloween Parade through town, ending in a Trunk or Treat extravaganza at Melcombe Regis Car Park! Families will enjoy seeing 40 decorated cars plus there’s sweets and gifts for kids, activities, food to purchase and prizes for the best Scary Halloween ‘trunk’.
Date: Thursday 30th October 2025
Location: Starting at Millenium Square in Weymouth
Website: We Are Weymouth
THE TOWN MILL MINI MONSTERS MILLERS
Info: The Mill will be open with flour milling demonstrations. Children can also spot the Halloween Monsters as you look around the Mill and free activity sheets will be available.
Dates: Thursday 30th & Friday 31st October 2025
Address: The Town Mill, Mill Lane, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3PU
Website: The Town Mill
VURLANDS ANIMAL FARM FRIGHT NIGHTS & DISCO
Info: The popular Halloween event is back at Vurlands with a pumpkin and light trail, kids disco, pumpkin carving competition and a fright trail with live actors which is suitable for older children.
Dates: Thursday 30th – Saturday 1st November 2025
Address: Vurlands Animal Farm, South West Coast Path, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9DB
Website: Vurlands Animal Farm
THE CUMBERLAND HOTEL KIDS SILENT DISCO
Date: Friday 31st October 2025
Address: The Cumberland Hotel, 27 East Overcliff Drive, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH1 3AF
Website: The Cumberland Hotel
PAINT N GAME HALLOWEEN PARTY
Date: Friday 31st October 2025
Address: Paint n Game, 6 Albert Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1BZ
Website: Paint n Game
CROWN SQUARE HALLOWEEN TRAIL
Date: Friday 31st October 2025
Address: Crown Square, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset
Facebook: Boos Toy Shop
LOLLIPOPS HALLOWEEN FAMILY PARTY
Date: Friday 31st October 2025
Address: Lollipops Play Café, 16 Landseer Road, Westbourne, Dorset, BH4 9EH
Website: Lollipops Play Café
LIVABILITY MILLIE COLLEGE HALLOWEEN OPEN DAY
Date: Friday 31st October 2025
Address: Livability Millie College, 74 East Holton, Holton Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6JN
Website: Livability Millie College
SOUNDWAVES HALLOWEEN FAMILY PARTY
Info: Get ready for a spooktacular party packed with games, music, food, and plenty of surprises.
Date: Friday 31st October 2025
Address: Soundwaves Bar & Kitchen, 1 Old Orchard, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1SD
Facebook: SoundWaves Poole
CAREYS SECRET GARDEN MAGICAL HALLOWEEN
Info: There’s 2 events on at Careys Secret Garden this Halloween. During the day, follow the light trail, meet friendly forest folk, and discover a world of mystery, laughter, and playful Halloween surprises. At night, there’s a Halloween experience for braver souls. The Enchanted Forest becomes darker, more atmospheric, and full of lurking shadows, eerie sounds, and jump scares.
Date: Friday 31st October 2025
Address: Carey’s Secret Garden, Garden Wood, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7PG
Website: Carey’s Secret Garden
THE AVON CAUSEWAY SPOOKY AFTERNOON TEA
Date: Friday 31st October 2025
Address: The Avon Causeway, Avon Causeway, Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6AS
Facebook: The Avon Causeway
UPTON COUNTRY PARK BRILLIANT BATS
Date: Friday 31st October 2025
Address: Upton Country Park, Poole Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BJ
Website: Upton Country Park
LITTLE PICKLES PLAY CAFÉ HALLOWEEN PARTY
Date: Friday 31st October 2025
Address: Little Pickles Play Café, 723 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2AX
Website: Little Pickles Play Café
LITTLEDOWN CENTRE HALLOWEEN DISCO
Info: The Halloween Disco hosted by Get Up and Groove will be jam packed with games, epic dance competitions and tons of disco fun!
Date: Friday 31st October 2025
Address: Littledown Centre, Chaseside, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DX
Website: BH Live Active
A SPOOKTACULAR NIGHT AT LYME REGIS MUSEUM
Date: Friday 31st October 2025
Address: Lyme Regis Museum, Bridge Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3QA
Website: Lyme Regis Museum
THE POINT CAFÉ HALLOWEEN RAVE
Date: Friday 31st October 2025
Address: The Point Café, Shillingstone Drive, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3LR
Website: Up in BCP
MONKEY WORLD HALLOWEEN FUN
Date: Friday 31st October 2025
Address: Monkey World, Tout Hill, Longthorns, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH
Website: Monkey World
LITTLEDOWN RAILWAY HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
Date: Friday 31st October 2025
Address: Littledown Parkland, Chaseside, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DX
Website: Littledown Railway
BOURNEMOUTH ELECTRIC CLUB TRICK OR TREAT DISCO
Date: Friday 31st October 2025
Address: Bournemouth Electric Club, 1 Broadway Lane, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 0AA
Website: Bournemouth Electric Club
SPOOKY SCIENCE SHOW
Info: Join mad scientist Ian B Dunne and his robotic assistants this Halloween for a thrilling journey through potions, sparks, and spectres! Expect spooky experiments, electrifying demonstrations, and plenty of hands-on fun in this science-packed show that’s perfect for all ages. Don’t miss this frightfully fun fusion of science and spooks!
Date: Friday 31st October 2025
Address: The Barrington Centre, Penny's Walk, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9TH
Website: Barrington Centre
HALLOWEEN PARTY AT UPWEY WISHING WELL
Date: Friday 31st October 2025
Address: Upwey Wishing Well, 161 Church Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5QE
Website: Upwey Wishing Well
BALLOON MADNESS HALLOWEEN PARTY
Date: Friday 31st October 2025
Address: Lytchett Matravers Village Hall, High Street, Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6DF
Facebook: Balloon Madness
PREVAIL JUNIOR HALLOWEEN FUN
Dates: Friday 31st October & Saturday 1st November 2025
Address: Prevail Junior, Richmond Gardens Shopping Centre, Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1EP
Website: Prevail Junior
Please always check an event is running before travelling as cancellations can occur. If you know of any more family friendly events in October then please do Contact Us.
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