October brings both chills and cheer,
Pumpkins and costumes, the best time of year.
Haunted theme parks and events to explore,
Family adventures with fun to the core!
October is here and spooky season is in full swing, it’s the perfect time to enjoy those family days out! Don’t forget to sign up for your Picniq Perks account to earn points and claim rewards when you book with us!
Dracula at The London Dungeon
📆18th October – 3rd November 2025
📍London
This Autumn, celebrate the season by picking out your favourite pumpkin straight from the Hobbledown Heath Pumpkin Patch! Grab your wellies and collect your wheelbarrow, browse through a wide variety of different pumpkins, and find the perfect one to take home with you! Book here.
Pumpkin Patch at Hobbledown Heath
📆Weekend dates from 26th September – 2nd November 2025
📍Hounslow
This Autumn, celebrate the season by picking out your favourite pumpkin straight from the Hobbledown Heath Pumpkin Patch! Grab your wellies and collect your wheelbarrow, browse through a wide variety of different pumpkins, and find the perfect one to take home with you! Book here.
Howl’o’ween at Chessington World of Adventures
📆4th-5th October, 11th-12th October, 18th October-2nd November 2025
📍Chessington, London
Celebrate the spookiest time of the year with Halloween fun for families of all ages! With brand-new Halloween shows, Enchanted Hollow – Trick or Treat, theme park rides at dusk and so much more! Book here.
Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort
📆4th October – 1st November 2025
📍Windsor, London
LEGOLAND will be transformed into a bewitching party venue filled with pumpkins, dance parties and friendly ghouls for this years spell-binding Brick or Treat celebrations! With all new themed shows, exclusive LEGO® character meet and greets and build activities – this is a party so spooktacular you’ll think you’re under a spell! Book here.
Boo at the Zoo at London Zoo
📆25th October – 2nd November 2025
📍London
This October half term, step into a world of autumnal magic and spooky fun at Boo at the Zoo. From pumpkin patches and eerie animal talks to glowing discos and interactive nocturnal adventures, London Zoo is the place to celebrate Halloween with the whole family! Book here.
Scared Shrekless at Shrek’s Adventure
📆23rd October – 2nd November 2025
📍London
This October half term, Shrek’s Adventure! London is getting a Halloween twist! Families can step into Far Far Away for a journey filled with spooky fun and surprises around every corner! Book here.
Halloween Creepy Carnival at Hounslow Urban Farm
📆25th October – 2nd November 2025
📍Hounslow, London
The Halloween Carnival returns to Hounslow Urban Farm this October half-term! More details coming soon… Book here.
Ascarium: Tricks & Treats at SEA LIFE Manchester
📆27th September – 2nd November 2025
📍Manchester
Visit your local SEA LIFE as the aquarium turns into an ascarium! Follow an immersive trail to help the witches and warlocks find their missing potion ingredients and discover some of the spookiest creatures of the sea as you explore our underwater world! Book here.
British Music Experience, Live Aid 40: Music, Power & Unity
📆Until 4th January 2026
📍Liverpool
The British Music Experience, Liverpool is to host a temporary exhibition looking at the legendary Live Aid concert 40 years later through some of the personal archive of organiser Bob Geldof. The Museum’s merch store will be selling limited original, official Band Aid and Live Aid merchandise after 40 years locked in a storage time capsule with profits going to the Band Aid Trust. Book here.
Ascarium: Tricks & Treats at SEA LIFE Blackpool
📆26th September – 2nd November 2025
📍Blackpool
Visit your local SEA LIFE as the aquarium turns into an ascarium! Follow an immersive trail to help the witches and warlocks find their missing potion ingredients and discover some of the spookiest creatures of the sea as you explore our underwater world! Book here.
Brick or Treat: Monster Party at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Manchester
📆Weekends from 27th September – 2nd November and all throughout October half-term
📍Manchester
There’s an awesome LEGO® Brick-or-Treat Monster Party happening this Halloween and you’re on the guest list! Watch the LEGO® 4D Movie ‘The Great Monster Chase’, build your own LEGO® pumpkin or monster, join the ‘Scarevenger’ hunt, meet Scarecrow and Lord Vampyre, join the Halloween dance party, brew your own LEGO potion, spin the spooky wheel of fortune, and enjoy photo opportunities for the whole family! Book here.
Room on the Broom at The Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse
📆26th September – 2nd November 2025
📍Blackpool
Celebrate the spooky season at the Clubhouse Halloween dance party where you can dance along to some family-favourite songs with Witch from Room on the Broom; you’ll also get the opportunity to meet this beloved character for the ultimate Halloween experience! Book here.
Trick or Truth at Eureka! Science + Discovery
📆25th October – 2nd November 2025
📍Wirral, Liverpool
This Halloween, discover the magic of illusions and the science that explains them at Eureka! All half-term long, science meets sorcery in activities including Dr Ken’s spellbinding shows, craft mind-bending illusions, and roaming magicians! Book here.
The Great Pumpkin Adventure at Castle Howard
📆25th October – 2nd November 2025
📍York
At 11.30am, 1pm and 3pm, roll up because the mischievous Skelves of Skelf Island have a joyful story to tell: The Great Pumpkin Adventure! Enjoy this jolly play, performed three times a day at Skelf Island Adventure Playground during Half Term, with plenty of Skelf-silliness, energy and fun! Book here.
Ghosts and Ghouls Week at Eureka! The National Children’s Museum
📆25th October – 2nd November 2025
📍Halifax
Whether you’re a mini mad scientist, or pint-sized paranormal investigator, there’s something for everyone at Ghosts & Ghouls Week. Costumes encouraged – spooky spirit required! Meet the Wandering Spirits of Science, Spooky Recycled Crafts with fairandfunky, Interactive Storytime, and Ghost Hunt Trail! Book here.
Mary Shelley’s Monster The York Dungeon
📆11th October – 2nd November 2025
📍York
This October a killer is carving their way through the city with brand new immersive show: Mary Shelley’s Monster! Book here.
Scarefest at Alton Towers
📆Select dates between 27th September – 2nd November 2025
📍Staffordshire
Get ready for creepy scares, shocks and thrills as Alton Towers Resort celebrates the return of award-winning Scarefest with frantically funny and seriously spooky attractions for all ages! Prepare for adrenaline-fueled thrills as the park stays open for extra fun and rides in the dark until 9pm! Book here.
Halloween Trail at Belvoir Castle
📆18th October – 2nd November 2025
📍Grantham, Lincolnshire
Step into the shadows of Belvoir Castle for a truly unforgettable experience. Wander through the historic castle grounds and enjoy a spooky playground trail, themed with bats, ghosts, and hidden surprises in the gardens. Perfect for children and families looking for safe and fun Halloween activities in the East Midlands! Book here.
Pumpkin Festival at Rand Farm Park
📆4th – 31st October 2025
📍Lincoln
This October, enjoy Rand Farm Pumpkin Festival with spook-tastic activities in the pumpkin patch such as the Pumpkin Rave, Storytime and Silent Disco! Book here.
The Haunted Castle at Warwick Castle
📆25th October – 2nd November 2025
📍Warwickshire
The spookiest residents of the castle invite you to join them for half-term Halloween fun! Enjoy mysterious mazes, eerie entertainment, and frightful delights for the whole family as over a thousand years of haunted history come to life this October half-term! Book here.
Ascarium: Tricks & Treats at SEA LIFE Birmingham
📆11th October – 2nd November 2025
📍Birmingham
Visit your local SEA LIFE as the aquarium turns into an ascarium! Follow an immersive trail to help the witches and warlocks find their missing potion ingredients and discover some of the spookiest creatures of the sea as you explore our underwater world! Book here.
Freddo’s Ghoulish Gameshow at Cadbury World
📆18th October – 2nd November 2025
📍Birmingham
Wear your Spookiest costumes to Freddo’s Ghoulish Gameshow! With plenty of audience participation for Wizards and Witches of all ages, there may even be prizes to win! Head to the Cadbury World Marquee next to the play area and enjoy this 15 minute Spooktacular Show! Book here.
Brick or Treat: Monster Party at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Birmingham
📆Weekends from 4th October – 2nd November and all throughout October half-term
📍Birmingham
There’s an awesome LEGO® Brick-or-Treat Monster Party happening this Halloween and you’re on the guest list! Watch the LEGO® 4D Movie ‘The Great Monster Chase’, build your own LEGO® pumpkin or monster, join the ‘Scarevenger’ hunt, meet Scarecrow and Lord Vampyre, join the Halloween dance party, brew your own LEGO potion, spin the spooky wheel of fortune, and enjoy photo opportunities for the whole family! Book here.
Oktoberfest at Clacton Pier
📆Selected dates from 20th September – 5th October 2025
📍Clacton-on-sea, Essex
Get ready to immerse yourself in the authentic spirit of Oktoberfest! Dive into a feast of savoury bratwurst, warm pretzels, and other delicious German delights. Pair your favourites with ice-cold beers and specialty brews, creating the perfect culinary complement to the lively atmosphere .Feel the rhythm and embrace the energy of Oktoberfest with electrifying live music performances from traditional oompah bands to upbeat folk tunes! Book here.
Ascarium: Tricks & Treats at SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth
📆18th October – 2nd November 2025
📍Great Yarmouth
Visit your local SEA LIFE as the aquarium turns into an ascarium! Follow an immersive trail to help the witches and warlocks find their missing potion ingredients and discover some of the spookiest creatures of the sea as you explore our underwater world! Book here.
Skeleton Safari at Africa Alive
📆5th October – 2nd November 2025
📍Lowestoft, Suffolk
Kids Go Free This October Half-Term when you book by 19th October! Plus, Skeleton Safari is here this Halloween at Africa Alive from 5 Oct-2 Nov 2025! Enjoy a spooky train ride, bug handling, spooky crafts, fancy dress parade, foam party, magic shows, face painting, dance-offs, endless animal fun, Halloween fancy dress is also encouraged! Book here.
Boo at the Zoo and PAW Patrol at Banham Zoo
📆25th October – 2nd November 2025
📍Norfolk
Kids Go Free This October Half-Term when you book by 19th October! Whether you’re a fan of spooky thrills or exciting animal encounters, Boo at the Zoo has something for everyone. Bring the whole family for a hauntingly good time and experience a host of activities that will make your Halloween one to remember! Plus, on Saturday 25th October only, meet Skye from PAW Patrol at Banham Zoo! Book here.
Sublime Sculpture Trail at Leeds Castle
📆Until 5th October 2025
📍Kent
Halloween at Blenheim Palace
📆23rd October – 2nd November 2025
📍Woodstock, Oxfordshire
Halloween at Howletts Wild Animal Park
📆18th October – 2nd November 2025
📍Canterbury, Kent
The Home of Halloween at Wookey Hole
📆4th October-2nd November 2025
📍Wells, Somerset
Out of This World October at Aerospace Bristol
📆4th-12th October & 25th October – 2nd November 2025
📍Bristol
Explore space-themed fun all October! Follow an interplanetary trail through the museum to discover our amazing solar system. Step into the Space Craft to test your skills, dress up for a mission, try astronaut ice cream, and visit The Space Station for live demos and object handling. Come dressed as an astronaut, or in your best space or Halloween costume to enjoy special café and shop discounts! Book here.
Return of the Ghoulish Goat at Cheddar Gorge
📆24th October – 2nd November 2025
📍Cheddar, Somerset
This year, Halloween features the return of much-loved favourites alongside new family-friendly, spine-tingling surprises and features the infamous goats of Cheddar Gorge! Step into the shadows of Gough’s Cave and immerse yourself in our Halloween tale: Return of the Ghoulish Goat. Explore the cave with a specially created immersive audio tour and choose your Halloween adventure! Book here.
Spooky Family Fun at Watermouth Castle
📆25th October – 2nd November 2025
📍Devon
With treat trails, gnome hunts and more visit Watermouth Castle for some family-friendly chaos this Halloween half term! Take on the Great Halloween Trail Challenge, hunt the mischevious gnomes in the castle grounds, find the magical hidden crystals, and so much more! Book here.