Get ready for a month packed with family fun and spook-tacular events as Southampton comes alive this October! Whether you're looking to keep the kids entertained over half term or dive into Halloween festivities, Southampton is full of exciting options for all. From thrilling haunted walks to creative workshops, there are plenty of ways to make the most of the season. Read on for the top picks of must-see events and activities for all ages.
Embrace the season at Sunnyfields Farm, where thousands of pumpkins await for you to pick the perfect one to take home. The farm is filled with fantastic photo opportunities and impressive displays, including their show-stopping Beetlejuice-themed setup and much more. To book your tickets click here.
Photo by Sunnyfields Farm
Prepare for a frightfully fun experience at Paultons Park, where the whole family can enjoy ghostly adventures, spooky characters, and exciting shows throughout the Halloween season. With the Little Monsters Ball, and Peppa Pig World dressed in its Halloween best, there’s something for the whole family.
New for this year, the Spirit Squad Ghoul School and The Great Halloween Mystery promise ghoulish fun and exciting surprises. Don’t miss the late-night openings on 29th, 30th, and 31st October for even more thrills, along with plenty of Halloween treats, decorations, and photo ops. For more information and tickets click here.
Photo by Paultons Park
Step into the magical world of wizards this season at Tudor House & Garden! Children can craft their own magic wand, experience enchanting magic, and hunt for magical characters in the garden. Adults go free with every child ticket, and three one-hour sessions will be held throughout the day. This magical adventure is perfect for kids aged 6 and up. For more details, visit their What's On page here.
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This October, IKEA Southampton invites families to enjoy a range of free Halloween-themed activities. On 30th October, children can get creative in their Children's department with a spooky origami workshop, crafting their own Halloween creatures. The fun continues on 31st October with IKEA's Halloween Party, featuring face painting, exciting activities, and a live DJ. Don't miss out — book your spot here.
At Southampton City Art Gallery, children can enjoy two Art for All creative workshops: Spooky Fruit Press Printing (6+) and Clay Pumpkin (5+) making. On 30th October, the gallery team will share printing techniques for children to explore drawing and colour matching to create their own Spooky Fruity relief print.
Then on 31st October and 1st November, children can roll, shape, and play with terracotta clay to craft their very own pumpkins. Afterwards, you can take them home to keep. These sessions last approximately an hour and half. Get your tickets here.
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Get ready for a spooky adventure at Tudor House this Halloween! Creep through the historic rooms, meet some friendly spirits, and join in on a whole day of hauntingly fun activities for the whole family. Ghost tours will be available throughout the day where you’ll explore the eerie attic and creepy cellars, hearing spine-chilling tales from their ghosthunters - you might even bump into a ghost or two!
Plus, enjoy Halloween crafts, face painting, gruesome games, and a haunting trail to keep the spooky fun going all day long. Spooky Ghost Tours are by pre-book only, running from 10:30am – 4pm. Small charges apply for some activities. Learn more here.
Join Sea Life Play Centre for a fun-filled day of party games, face painting, and a mini disco hosted by Tinkerbell. Little ones will also get the chance to meet Batman during a special meet-and-greet session. Kids are invited to come dressed as their favourite superhero, fairy, prince, princess, or knight, and enjoy the center’s beautiful pumpkin and autumn-themed decorations. Book your visit here.
Nothing beats family-time at the movies! This month, you can catch a range of spooktacular films. For older children, you can catch Tim Burton's Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (12A), Deadpool & Wolverine (15), and Joker: Folie à deux (15). Or suitable for the whole family, Despicable Me 4 (U). Catch them before they're gone! For the latest showtimes click here.
October is the perfect time to explore the city, enjoying the cool fresh air and crisp autumn leaves. Leaving from the Bargate, join See Southampton for a 90-minute guided walk of Medieval Southampton, including the old walls, wine vaults, towers and gates. Learn more here.
For even more events taking place around the city, including upcoming shows at the theatre, comedy nights and tours, visit our events page here.
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