OCTOBER HALF TERM & HALLOWEEN EVENTS
South & East Dorset
FARMER PALMERS HALLOWEEN HALF TERM
Info: The Farmer Palmer team and farm park will have a spooky makeover and there’s going to be plenty of additional fun with “Soak-a-Spook” tractor rides, pumpkin picking, witches races, spooky maize maze and dance time!
Dates: Saturday 26th – Thursday 31st October 2024
Address: Farmer Palmers, Wareham Road, Organford, Dorset, BH16 6EU
Website: Farmer Palmers
ITSY BITSYCCINO PARTY
Info: Choose from a ‘Not so Scary Halloween’ party with Donald and Goofy or ‘Bibbidy Bitsy BOO’ with the Glass Slipper Princess. Parties include meet & greet, music, dancing, role play and much more.
Dates: Monday 28th, Wednesday 30th & Thursday 31st October 2024
Address: Itsy Bitsyccino, Westover Retail Park, Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3JS
Website: Itsy Bitsyccino
MUSEUM OF EAST DORSET TRAIL & MORE!
Info: Visitors are invited to become ghost hunters and join a special 'Spooks and Spectres' Museum Trail to track down the spirits and learn some spooky local legends. Junior visitors can also enjoy lots of hands-on activities with colouring and craft activities, and dressing up too.
Dates: Saturday 19th October – Saturday 2nd November 2024
Address: Museum of East Dorset, 23-29 High Street, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1HR
Website: Museum of East Dorset
AVON HEATH SPOOKY SERPENTS & CREEPY CRAWLERS
Info: Meet slithering snakes, terrifying tarantulas and other creepy crawlies up close. Booking essential.
Date: Thursday 31st October & Friday 1st November 2024
Address: Avon Heath Country Park, Brocks Pine, St Leonards, BH24 2DH
Facebook: Avon Heath Country Park
AVON TYRELL HALLOWEEN ACTIVITY TRAIL
Info: The activity trail includes pumpkin smash archery, tower climbing, bushcraft, spooky crafts and more!
Date: Sunday 27th October 2024
Address: Avon Tyrell Outdoor Centre, Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 8EE
Website: Avon Tyrell Outdoor Centre
HALLOWEEN AT MOORS VALLEY
Info: Join family and friends at a brand new illuminated trail, filled with lots of hidden surprises and spellbinding twists. Additional activities through half term include themed crafts and activities.
Dates: Friday 25th October - Sunday 3rd November 2024
Address: Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, BH24 2ET
Website: Forestry England
THE ALLENDALE SPOOKTACULAR PARTY
Info: Join the Spooktacular Halloween Party where children can enjoy a disco and party games.
Date: Sunday 27th October 2024
Address: The Allendale, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1AS
Booking: The Allendale
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: Thursday 31st October 2024
Address: Littledown Centre, Chaseside, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DX
Booking: BH Live Active
WIMBORNE DSME HALLOWEEN OPEN DAY
Info: Visit the Wimborne miniature railway to ride the rails in your favourite Halloween costume!
Date: Saturday 26th October 2024
Address: Wimborne DSME, Merley Park Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH21 3DA
Website: Wimborne DSME
HIGH SCARE AT HIGH SCORE ARCADES!
Info: Book a session and enjoy competitions and spooky character visits.
Dates: Saturday 26th October - Sunday 3rd November 2024
Address: High Score Arcades, Dolphin Centre, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1SS
Website: High Score Arcades
RUSSELL-COTES MUSEUM HALF TERM ACTIVITIES
Info: Visit the museum during half term and take part in Halloween crafts and trails.
Dates: Saturday 26th October - Sunday 3rd November 2024
Address: Russell-Cotes Museum, East Cliff Promenade, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3AA
Website: Russell-Cotes Museum
LITTLEDOWN RAILWAY HALLOWEEN EVENT
Info: Dare to take a scary train ride through the trees. And kids get dressed up will receive sweets!
Date: Wednesday 30th October 2024
Address: Littledown Miniature Railway, Littledown Park, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DX
Facebook: Littledown Miniature Railway
RED HOUSE MUSEUM SPOOKLY WOODLAND WALK & MORE
Info: Look out for ghosts and ghouls on a woodland walk and don’t forget to look in the trees. Additional activities during half term include making Halloween costumes, bubble workshops and the Treehouse Theatre.
Dates: Thursday 24th October – Sunday 3rd November 2024
Address: Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1BU
Website: Red House Museum
UPTON COUNTRY PARK GHOSTLY GALA TRAIL
Info: Visit the ghosts and Halloween characters to find your invitation to the Ghostly Gala and take your picture with the party guests.
Dates: Saturday 26th October – Sunday 3rd November 2024
Address: Upton Country Park, Poole Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BJ
Website: Upton Country Park
HIGHCLIFFE CASTLE PUMPKIN TRAIL & MORE
Info: Help find the missing pumpkin on the trail and take part in themed crafts which run on Tuesday and Thursday.
Dates: Sunday 27th October – Sunday 3rd November 2024
Address: Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe, Dorset, BH23 4LE
Website: Highcliffe Castle
OUTALIMITS HALLOWEEN PARTIES
Info: Outalimits brings you one of the biggest and best Halloween parties with a disco, party dances, best costume competition, prizes and giveaways!
Dates: Various dates
Locations: Poole, Bournemouth, Corfe Mullen & Verwood
Facebook: Outalimits Discos
WILD ONES HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR PARTY
Info: Ticket includes stay and play, games, crafts, sweet treats and pizza.
Date: Thursday 31st October 2024
Address: Wild Ones Play Café, 1442 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 7AS
Facebook: Wild Ones Play Café
WIMBORNE MODEL TOWN HALLOWEEN QUIZ
Info: Explore the model town and take part in the special Halloween Quiz.
Dates: Saturday 26th October – Sunday 3rd November 2024
Address: Wimborne Model Town, King Street, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1DY
Website: Wimborne Model Town
RIVERSIDE LAKES PUMPKIN QUIZ & MORE
Info: Take a walk through the woodlands and around the lakes and find the clues to complete the pumpkin quiz. Additional activities (at a cost) include pottery painting, tie dying, biscuit decorating, campfire with s’mores and meet the Alpacas.
Address: Saturday 26th October – Saturday 2nd November 2024
Address: Riverside Lakes, Slough Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7JL
Booking: Eventbrite
JUNGLE CITY & JAMIE JAMBO HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
Info: Join Jamie Jambo for a 45 minute Magic performance featuring tricks, music, comedy and a dangerous finale.... the 5ft unicycle of doom!!
Date: Tuesday 29th October 2024
Address: Jungle City Soft Play, Unit 4 Alderhills Industrial Estate, 16 Alder Hills, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4AR
Booking: Ticketsource
PONY PALACE HALLOWEEN GYMKHANA
Info: Pony Palace are hosting a Spooky Halloween Gymkhana featuring dressing up the ponies in spooky Halloween costumes, fun gymkhana games and a spooky treasure hunt!
Dates: Thursday 31st October & Friday 1st November 2024
Address: Pony Palace, Merritown Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BA
Website: Pony Palace
COSY VILLAGE PLAY CAFE HALLOWEEN PARTY
Info: Children can enjoy a day of fun and creativity with time in the role play, disco, arts & crafts, buffet food, drinks and best costume competition.
Date: Tuesday 29th October 2024
Address: Cosy Village Play Café, 1609 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9AP
Facebook: Cosy Village Play Café
LOLLIPOPS PLAY CAFE HALLOWEEN AFTERNOON TEA
Info: Join special guest ‘Vampirina’ for afternoon tea! The Halloween tunes will be on, mirror ball spinning and lots of spooky fun in the soft play!
Date: Wednesday 30th October 2024
Address: Lollipops Play Café, 16 Landseer Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 9EH
Website: Lollipops Play Cafe
THE HIDEOUT SOFT PLAY HALLOWEEN EVENTS
Info: Choose from a ‘Monster Mash Up’ with soft play fun, sensory disco, fancy dress and more or ‘Mystical Makers’ with soft play fun, fancy dress and potion making.
Dates: Sunday 27th & Thursday 31st October 2024
Address: The Hideout Soft Play, 7a The Neighbourhood Centre, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9DW
Facebook: The Hideout Soft Play
LITTLE TREASURES VILLAGE HALLOWEEN PARTY
Info: Dress up in your spookiest costume and enjoy a play session with spooky music, Halloween themed buffet and snacks plus fun photo backdrops.
Date: Sunday 27th & Monday 28th October 2024
Address: Little Treasures Village, 1st Floor Trove, 21b Saxon Square, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1QA
Facebook: Little Treasures Village
DISCOVERY VILLAGE TRICK OR TREAT ADVENTURE
Info: Step into the world of Solomon the Skeleton and help him bring back his glow! Brand new narrative is delivered by live performers and each child will receive a treat!
Date: Saturday 26th October – Sunday 3rd November 2024
Address: Discovery Village Role Play, Merritown Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BA
Website: Discovery Village
SOUTHERN AQUATICS HALLOWEEN BASH
Info: Animal loving kids will have a blast with a Mad 4 Animals show plus dragon story-telling, spider handing, fancy dress competition and treats. You can even meet the meerkats and feed a unicorn!
Date: Tuesday 29th October 2024
Address: Southern Aquatics, Northmead Drive, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7XZ
Facebook: Southern Aquatics
LEMUR LANDINGS SPOOKY FUN
Info: Choose from a Trick or Treat party with disco or Phaser Night with spooky themed laser games and digiwall fun.
Dates: Friday 25th & Wednesday 30th October 2024
Address: Lemur Landings, Tower Park, Yarrow Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NY
Website: Lemur Landings
LITTLE GIZMOS HALLOWEEN EVENT
Info: Join Little Gizmos for lots of Halloween fun and games.
FREE ENTRY!
Date: Wednesday 30th October 2024
Address: Colin’s Nest Café, 25 Birds Hill Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2QJ
Facebook: Little Gizmos Entertainment
TUCKTON TEA GARDENS HALLOWEEN WORKSHOP
Info: Join Turners Parties for a morning of fun activities and crafts that are perfect for kids between the ages of 2 and 12!
Date: Thursday 31st October 2024
Address: Tuckton Tea Gardens, Belle Vue Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 3BA
Website: Tuckton Tea Gardens
BOURNEMOUTH NATURAL SCIENCE SOCIETY OPEN WEEKEND
Info: Head to BNSS for a weekend of science and history. Explore the Archaeology, Geology and Egyptian rooms, meet experts, and have a go at insect handling.
Dates: Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th October 2024
Address: Bournemouth Natural Science Society, 39 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3NS
Website: Bournemouth Natural Science Society
COMTON ACRES HALF TERM CHALLENGE
Info: This year you’ll be searching for pumpkins based on nursery rhymes and children’s film characters!
Dates: Saturday 26th October – Sunday 3rd November 2024
Address: Compton Acres, 164 Canford Cliffs Road, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7ES
Website: Compton Acres
ABC BOUNCY PLANET
Info: Sessions for children aged 1-12 years include full use on the fun inflatables, slides and assault courses for the duration of their time.
Date: Friday 1st November 2024
Address: Ferndown Leisure Centre , Cherry Grove, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EZ
Website: ABC Leisure
BOUNCY FUN PLAY HALLOWEEN SPECIALS
Info: Choose from a Bouncy Fun Play and Halloween Disco in Bournemouth or a Bouncy Fun Play Halloween special in Wimborne. Whichever event you choose, the kids will have lots of bouncy fun!
Dates: Monday 28th October (Bournemouth) & Friday 1st November 2024 (Wimborne)
Address: The Bourne Academy, Hadow Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5HS
Address: The Hamworthy Club, Magna Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AP
Website: Ticket Tailor
Rural & North Dorset
ANGUS WOODS HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
Info: Take a spooky walk through the scary woods and enjoy food, drink and music too.
Date: Saturday 26th October 2024
Location: Angus Wood, St Leonards Avenue, Blandford Forum, Dorset
Facebook: Blandford Environmental Trust
SHERBORNE CASTLE AUTUMN PUMPKIN TRAIL
Info: Follow the trail, solve the clues and discover pumpkins.
Dates: Saturday 26th October - Sunday 3rd November 2024
Address: Sherborne Castle, New Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5NR
Website: Sherborne Castle
LITTLE CITY HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
Info: Children can enjoy open ended play time where they can be a vet, doctor, hairdresser, builder and more! Perfect for little ones who just love role play.
Date: Monday 28th October 2024
Address: Gillingham Youth Club, Cemetery Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4AZ
Facebook: Little City North Dorset
HALLOWEEN AT WINTERBOURNE KINGSTON HUB
Info: Activities for all ages and a scariest costume competition!
FREE ENTRY!
Date: Thursday 31st October 2024
Address: Winterbourne Kingston Hub, Broad Close, Winterborne Kingston, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9BL
Facebook: Winterbourne Kingston Hub
TEDDY 20 HALLOWEEN PARTY
Info: There will be music, games, prizes for best dressed and plenty of delicious snacks.
Date: Saturday 26th October 2024
Address: Charlton Marshall Village Hall, Green Close, Charlton Marshall, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9PF
Tickets: Eventbrite
PAMPER & PLAY HALLOWEEN PARTY
Info: Pamper & Play will be hosting their first Halloween party with slime messy play, games, pumpkin hunt and time in the role play area.
Date: Wednesday 30th & Thursday 31st October 2024
Address: Pamper & Play, The Grainstore, Shaftesbury Lane, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7EG
Facebook: Pamper & Play
CRAZY MONSTERS FANCY DRESS DISCO
Info: An evening full of soft play fun and disco music plus kids will receive a Halloween goodie bag.
Date: Thursday 31st October 2024
Address: Crazy Monsters, Sunrise Business Park, Higher Shaftesbury Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8ST
Website: Crazy Monsters
SPOOKY HALLOWEEN AT LO'S
Info: Lo’s Coffee Shop are hosting an event with a guided spooky trail, disco, themed food and drink and competitions.
Date: Thursday 31st October 2024
Address: Lo’s Coffee Shop, R Lukins Fitness, Stud Farm, Pimperne, Dorset, DT11 8XA
Facebook: Lo’s Coffee Shop
LASER GUYS LASER TAG HALLOWEEN SPECIALS
Info: Choose between 2 spooky laser tag sessions. Have a go at the Candy Hunt or Scream Survival, which one will you survive?
Dates: Saturday 19th – Thursday 31st October 2024
Address: Laser Guys Laser Tag, Langton Long, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9HT
Website: Laser Guys Laser Tag
THE ARTORI ACADEMY HALLOWEEN WORKSHOP
Info: Get the kids ready for Halloween with a special effects makeup session!
Date: Thursday 31st October 2024
Address: The Constitutional Club, Dale House, Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7PY
Facebook: The Artori Academy
Purbeck Area
HALLOWEEN FUN AT THE BLUE POOL
Info: Have a spooky walk around the Blue Pool and participate in arts & crafts, pumpkin carving and bushcraft sessions.
Date: Saturday 26th – Thursday 31st October 2024
Address: The Blue Pool, Furzebrook Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5AR
Website: The Blue Pool
AUTUMN FUN AT LULWORTH CASTLE
Info: Find pumpkins and funny bones on the autumn trails as you explore the Park. You can also enjoy themed pitch 'n' putt, traditional lawn games, crafts and zombie barn!
Dates: Sunday 27th – Thursday 31st October 2024
Address: Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Dorset, BH20 5QS
Website: Lulworth Estate
HALLOWEEN FUN AT MONKEY WORLD
Info: FREE entry for children in full Halloween fancy dress on Halloween! There’s also a fancy dress competition with prizes, as well as fun activities for children.
Date: Thursday 31st October 2024
Address: Monkey World, Tout Hill, Longthorns, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH
Website: Monkey World
CUMULUS HALLOWEEN TERROR TUNNELS
Info: Are you brave enough to take on the challenge of The Terror Tunnels? This event with live actors, and themed food and drink, is recommended for children aged 10+.
Date: Friday 1st November 2024
Address: Cumulus Outdoors, Cobblers Lane, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2PX
Website: Cumulus Outdoors
LULWORTH COVE ACTIVITIES
Info: The Lulworth Cove Rangers have lots of half term fun planned with fossil talks, pumpkin carving and a rhyming trail.
Dates: Various dates
Address: Lulworth Cove Visitor Centre, Main Road, West Lulworth, Dorset, BH20 5RQ
Facebook: Lulworth Rangers
PUTLAKE FARM HALLOWEEN DISCO
Info: Join the team after hours for fun in the soft play, disco and refreshments for children.
Date: Wednesday 30th October 2024
Address: Putlake Adventure Farm, High Street, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3EU
Website: Putlake Adventure Farm
SWANAGE PIER SPOOKY TRAIL & MORE
Info: Find the Halloween characters hidden along the Pier and solve the Halloween riddle! Once you have finished, hand in your sheet at the gift shop for a reward and be entered into the prize draw to win some Halloween goodies. Halloween crafts and children’s history tours are also running on selected dates.
Dates: Saturday 26th October - Sunday 3rd November 2024
Address: Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2AP
Website: Swanage Pier
DURLSTON COUNTRY PARK ACTIVITY TRAIL
Info: Head to the Castle reception to collect your activity trail booklet and take a trip around the park to get into the spooky season. Children can also enjoy crafts and activities on ‘Wild Wednesdays’.
Dates: Wednesday 23rd October – Wednesday 6th November 2024
Address: Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2JL
Website: Durlston Country Park
THE TANK MUSEUM: TANKS ON FILM
Info: Film-themed activities are running all week with interactive games, a children’s trail, themed colouring and more.
Dates: Saturday 26th October - Sunday 3rd November 2024
Address: Tank Museum, Linsay Road, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG
Website: Tank Museum
CORFE CASTLE TEDDY BEAR ZIPLINE & FAMILY QUEST
Info: Bring your most adventurous teddy or borrow a Corfe Castle veteran at the teddy zip line. Teddy’s can feel the wind in their fur while zooming over the Great Ditch and helping with conservation work. Also, find the castle critters and earn a conservation coin in the new family quest.
Dates: Saturday 26th October – Sunday 3rd November 2024
Address: Corfe Castle, The Square, Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5EZ
Website: National Trust Corfe Castle
STUDLAND'S WICKED WILDLIFE TRAIL
Info: Are you brave enough to take on the spiders web, welly walk and find out what’s in the box? The Wicked Wildlife family trail will take you along the beach, dunes and woodland.
Dates: Saturday 26th October - Sunday 3rd November 2024
Address: Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland, Dorset, BH19 3AQ
Website: National Trust Studland Bay
West Dorset
DEWFLOCK FARM PUMPKIN EVENT
Info: Children can enjoy a maze, straw play, bouncy castle, pumpkin carving, creative zone, pig feeding and meeting the animals which include small furries, donkeys, goats, lambs and alpacas.
Dates: Various dates in October
Address: Dewflock Farm, Winterborne Monkton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8NP
Website: Dewflock Farm
MUSEUMS AFTER DARK
Info: Discover Dorchester’s fascinating history whilst exploring 3 museums in just one night!
Date: Friday 1st November 2024
Locations: Dorset Museum, The Military Museum & Shire Hall Museum
Tickets: Eventbrite
CERNE ABBAS BREWERY FAMILY HALLOWEEN PARTY
Info: Halloween fun for all the family with pumpkin carving, fancy dress competition, games and disco dancing.
Date: Thursday 31st October 2024
Address: Cerne Abbas Brewery, Dorchester Road, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, DT2 7JS
Booking: Ticket Tailor
SEA LIFE ASCARIUM: TRICK & TREATS
Info: Guests are invited to explore all the chills and thrills of the ocean as they follow an immersive trail to help SEA LIFE’s Witches and Warlocks look after their ocean home and fellow sea creatures by completing magical challenges throughout the aquarium. Meet the Sea Witch or Warlock, tackle visual games and activities and receive a reward for completing the spook-splash-tic challenges.
Dates: Saturday 5th October – Sunday 3rd November 2024
Address: SEA LIFE, Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7SX
Website: Visit SEA LIFE
SWANNERY SPOOKY SCIENCE & SPACE
Info: Discover the mad professor skeletons and crazy aliens around the Swannery. Hidden within the grounds will be a secret word carved in the Pumpkins, follow the trail to uncover the secret word. Also within the Swannery Classroom is an extra activity, book with Professor Lee from Mini Professors for a spooky science workshop. Hands on experiments, potions and explosions!
Dates: Saturday 26th October – Sunday 3rd November 2024
Address: Abbotsbury Swannery, New Barn Road, Abbotsbury, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4JG
Website: Abbotsbury Swannery
UPWEY WISHING WELL TRAIL & EVENTS
Info: The Haunted Forest Trail is back and families can journey through the forest discovering spooky surprises along the way. Trail activity will help to keep children engaged and a Halloween treats awaits at the end. Further events on selected dates include Barbie & Kens Disco Brunch, Mad 4 Animals Show and a Spook-tacular Monster Party.
Dates: Saturday 26th October – Saturday 2nd November 2024
Address: Upwey Wishing Well, 161 Church Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5QE
Website: Upwey Wishing Well
VURLANDS ANIMAL FARM FRIGHT NIGHTS
Info: The popular Halloween event is back at Vurlands with pumpkin and light trail, Halloween disco, soft play fun and a spooky trail with live actors which is suitable for older children.
Dates: Wednesday 30th October – Friday 1st November 2024
Address: Vurlands Animal Farm, South West Coast Path, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9DB
Website: Vurlands Animal Farm
THE TOWN MILL HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES
Info: Brave the spooky top floor of the Museum and take part in kids activities.
Date: Monday 28th – Thursday 31st October 2024
Address: Lyme Regis Town Mill, Mill Lane, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3PU
Website: Lyme Regis Town Mill
RADIPOLE PARK MONSTER MYSTERY PUZZLE TRAIL
Info: Pick up your activity pack from Mumma Bee's Cafe and explore Radipole Park and Gardens to solve puzzles and uncover hidden clues.
Dates: Saturday 26th October – Sunday 3rd November 2024
Address: Radipole Park and Gardens, Radipole Park Drive, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5EZ
Facebook: Mumma Bee’s Café
HALLOWEEN AT NOTHE FORT
Info: The team have created an array of activities that are perfect for all ages including a ghost hunt, vampire photobooth, potion school, pumpkin golf, games, crafts and more!
Dates: Saturday 26th October – Sunday 3rd November 2024
Address: Nothe Fort, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UF
Website: Nothe Fort
CHARMOUTH HERITAGE COAST CENTRE ANNIVERSAY WEEKEND
Info: The 40th Anniversary weekend will have plenty for families to enjoy with a craft fair, exhibitions, talks, scavenger hunt, children’s activities, cream teas and more.
Date: Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th October 2024
Address: Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6LL
Website: Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
WEYMOUTH ZOMBIE WEEK
Info: There’s lots of eerie fun happening in Weymouth with an interactive Zombie treasure hunt with live action characters, a free treasure hunt, a frightful parade and more!
Dates: Saturday 26th October – Sunday 3rd November 2024
Location: Weymouth Town
Website: We Are Weymouth
CRAFTY CUPPA STARRE WARS PARTY
Info: There will be stories, games, mini lightsaber craft, force and lightsaber training, and self-inflating lightsabers for everyone to take home.
Date: Wednesday 30th October 2024
Address: The Crafty Cuppa, 46 High East Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HU
Booking: Ticket Source
REDLANDS BOUNCY CASTLE KINGDOM
Info: Children will have unlimited access to 8 large bouncy castles plus there’s a designated under 5’s soft play zone.
Date: Monday 28th – Thursday 31st October 2024
Address: Redlands Sports Hall, Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AW
Facebook: Bouncy Castle Kingdom
ATHELHAMPTON HOUSE TUDOR WEEK
Info: Step back in time to 1580, and meet the Martyn family of Athelhampton at this living history event. Discover secret passageways, Tudor food, play games and much more.
Dates: Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November 2024
Address: Athelhampton House, Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorset, DT2 7LG
Website: Athelhampton
HALLOWEEN AT BREWERY SQUARE
Info: Spook-tacular events include a ghost trail, spooky crafts, circus skills workshop, entertainment and a ghoulish gathering!
Date: Monday 28th – Thursday 31st October 2024
Address: Brewery Square, 3 Copper St, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1GH
Website: Brewery Square
A SPOOKTACULAR NIGHT AT LYME REGIS MUSEUM
Info: The doors of the museum will open in the evening. There’s going to be lots of frightful fun and activities including freaky face painting, spooky stories, creepy crafts, torchlight tours and more!
Date: Thursday 31st October 2024
Address: Lyme Regis Museum, Bridge Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3QA
Website: Lyme Regis Museum
THE WALLED GARDEN AUTUMN TRAIL & BIG EXPERIENCES
Info: Explore the gardens, learn facts about autumn and nature, and complete the Halloween themed quiz along the way. Bug experiences are back too on selected dates.
Dates: Saturday 19th October – Sunday 3rd November 2024
Address: The Walled Garden, Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8RH
Website: The Walled Garden
MINTERNE GARDENS HALLOWEEN TRAILS
Info: Embark on a spine-chilling 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: Saturday 19th October – Monday 4th November 2024
Address: Minterne Gardens, Minterne Magna, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7AU
Website: Minterne Gardens
NIKKI'S LITTLE PLAY CAFE HALLOWEEN SPECIALS
Info: Spooktacular Halloween sessions include singalongs, themed play activities, seasonal photo zone, soft play fun and a keepsake for every child.
Dates: Monday 21st October – Sunday 3rd November 2024
Address: Nikki’s Little Play Café, 4 Pope Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1GW
Website: Nikki’s Little Play Café
DORSET MUSEUM TRAIL & MORE
Info: Families can take part in a Cabinets of Curiosities trail and there will be an addition hobby horse activity on Wednesday.
Date: Saturday 26th October – Sunday 3rd November 2024
Address: Dorset Museum, High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XA
Website: Dorset Museum
SANDWORLD HAF TERM FUN & OFFER
Info: Have a go at sculpting your own sand pumpkins and follow the Halloween hunt. AND kids in full fancy dress go FREE!
Dates: Saturday 26 October 2024 - Sunday 3 November 2024
Address: Sandworld, Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7SX
Website: Sandworld
PIPS HALLOWEEN EVENT
Info: Enjoy a morning of themed crafts, creepy colouring and delicious treats!
Date: Wednesday 30th October 2024
Address: Pips Poundbury, The Great Field, St John Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2FG
Website: Pips Poundbury
SHOWS
THE LITTLE MURMUR
Info: Little Murmur is a new dance theatre show for families and schools that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti.
Date: Saturday 26th October 2024
Address: Pavilion Dance South West, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2BU
Booking: PDSW
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
Info: You’ll need to get ready for rib-tickling laughter and bags of audience participation as you join the intrepid explorers on the Halloween Adventure of a lifetime!
Date: Monday 28th October 2024
Address: Tivoli Theatre, 19 West Borough, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1LT
Website: Tivoli Wimborne
RUDE SCIENCE LIVE!
Info: Rude Science is the world’s naughtiest, funniest, most revolting science show, packed with spectacular science, rockets, explosions, fart machines, snot cocktails and enormous bottoms!
Date: Wednesday 30th October 2024
Address: Lighthouse, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1UG
Website: Lighthouse Poole
LITTLE RED RIDING COULD
Info: A wildly imaginative retelling of the well-known fairy tale with original live music.
Date: Saturday 2nd November 2024
Address: Bridport Arts Centre, 9 South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NR
Website: Bridport Arts Centre
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