Need ideas for things to do with the family in October? You'll find lots of fun events and shows listed below.
GORCOMBE FARM PUMPKINS
Info: Wander through the pumpkin patch and choose the perfect one to take home! Big, small, bumpy, or smooth, they’ve got them all. This year there will also be plenty of surprises around the site, to excite and amuse you. The whole family will be entertained with an array of extras to get you all in the mood for the spooky Halloween festivities!
Dates: Thursday 1st – Saturday 31st October (Tuesday – Sunday)
Address: Gorcombe Farm, Thornicombe, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9AG
Website: Gorcombe Pumpkin Patch
AVON HEATH COUNTRY PARK HALLOWEEN TRAIL
Info: The Giant Halloween Pumpkin has disappeared…Can you crack the case? Follow the clues, investigate the suspects, and solve The Great Halloween Mystery in this family friendly trail.
Dates: Thursday 1st October - Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Avon Heath Country Park, Brocks Pine, St Leonards, BH24 2DH
Facebook: Avon Heath Country Park
MOORS VALLEY HALLOWEEN HUNT & MORE
Info: Grab your detective team, follow the clues, investigate the suspects and unravel The Great Halloween Mystery in this family friendly Halloween Hunt. During half term, children can also enjoy spooky laser tag, forest walks, mini golf, play areas and the steam railway.
Dates: Thursday 1st October - Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, BH24 2ET
Website: Moors Valley Country Park
DURLSTON COUNTRY PARK HALLOWEEN TRAIL
Info: The Giant Halloween Pumpkin has disappeared… can you solve the mystery? Become a detective at Durlston, follow the clues, investigate the suspects and uncover the truth in The Great Halloween Mystery.
Dates: Thursday 1st October - Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2JL
Website: Durlston Country Park
KINGSTON LACY PIKACHU ART ADVENTURE
Info: Discover 30 new Pikachu TCG artworks hidden around Kingston Lacy. Track down every card, uncover fun facts about Pikachu, explore the wide range of styles that bring Pokémon's most iconic characters to life and reflect on what makes each artwork unique. Collect an exclusive stamp as a memento of your adventure and design your own Pikachu Pokémon card inspired by Kingston Lacy.
Dates: Thursday 1st October – Sunday 8th November 2026
Address: Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 4EA
Website: National Trust Kingston Lacy
NORTH FARM PUMPKINS
Info: Grab a wheelbarrow, head into the pumpkin patch and choose your favourite. On selected dates, families can also enjoy food and drinks, trampoline and teacup rides, face painting and ceramic painting.
Dates: Saturday 3rd – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: North Farm, Horton Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7HL
Facebook: North Farm Horton
SEALIFE ASCARIUM TRICKS & TREATS
Info: Help the Sea Witch and Warlock look after their ocean home and fellow sea creatures by completing magical challenges throughout the aquarium. Will you be brave enough to step up and help complete 'spook-splash-tic' challenges and fill in your activity sheet as you go?
Dates: Saturday 3rd October – Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: SEA LIFE, Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7SX
Website: Visit SEA LIFE
MUSEUM OF EAST DORSET COWBOYS IN SPACE MISSION
Info: A herd of cows has been abducted by mischievous aliens and the cowboys need your help to bring the herd home. Young explorers can search for the missing cows hidden throughout the museum and complete a series of space-themed challenges along the way.
Dates: Saturday 3rd October - Sunday 7th November 2026
Address: Museum of East Dorset, 23-29 High Street, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1HR
Website: Museum of East Dorset
KIDS COMEDY WITH KRAZY KEV
Date: Saturday 17th October 2026
Address: Regency Room, King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EN
Facebook: Kings Kiosk
BINCOMBE BUMPS HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
Date: Saturday 17th October 2026
Address: West Farm, Bincombe, Nr Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5PS
Website: Bincombe Bumps Events
DEWFLOCK FARM
Info: Dewflock will be hosting their themed days again and activities include exploring the pumpkin field, maize maze, indoor barn with games, bouncy castle, face painting, meet the farm animals and more.
Dates: Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th October 2026
Address: Dewflock Farm, Winterborne Monkton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8NP
Website: Dewflock Farm
BOO REGIS PUMPKINS
Dates: Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th October 2026
Address: Roke Farm, Roke Road, Bere Regis, Dorset, BH20 7JN
Facebook: Boo Regis Pumpkins
BOURNEMOUTH NATURAL SCIENCE SOCIETY OPEN DAYS
Dates: Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th October 2026
Address: Bournemouth Natural Science Society, 39 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3NS
Website: Bournemouth Natural Science Society
HALLOWEEN AT PORTERS FARM
Dates: Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th October 2026
Address: Porters Farm, Glacis, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1FR
Website: Porters Farm
FAMILY FILMS AT THE PURBECK FILM FESTIVAL
Dates: Saturday 17th – Saturday 31st October 2026
Locations: The Etches Collection, The Mowlem & Knoll House Hotel
Website: Purbeck Film Festival
MINDFUL MOMENTS HALLOWEEN CRAFT SESSION
Date: Sunday 18th October 2026
Address: Mindful Moments, 2 Wilson Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4PH
Facebook: Mindful Moments Events
WIMBORNE ST GILES SCARECROW FESTIVAL
Date: Sunday 18th October 2026
Location: Wimborne St Giles
Facebook: Friends of Wimborne St Giles
DISCOVERY VILLAGE PROFESSOR FIZZLE & THE BRAVE MACHINE
Dates: Tuesday 20th October – Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Discovery Village, Merritown Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BA
Website: Discovery Village
THORNCOMBE WOOD FUNGI TRAIL
Info: Pick up a free pocket map and guide from the Visitor Centre or car park and look out for colourful hand-painted discs hidden throughout the Thorncombe loop.
Dates: Wednesday 21st October – Sunday 22nd November 2026
Address: Hardy’s Birthplace Visitor Centre, Higher Brockhampton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8QH
Facebook: Hardy’s Birthplace and Thorncombe Wood
THE ARK KIDS CRAFT SESSION
Date: Thursday 22nd October 2026
Address: The Ark, Poole Park, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2SF
Website: The Ark
BETTY AND THE YETI
Info: In a far away land of igloos and ice, the villagers panic when they see large footprints in the snow - could it be a Yeti?! But brave Betty knows that appearances are not always what they seem and sets off on an adventure involving an avalanche of lost property, northern lights, singing polar bears, and a super-speedy Arctic hare!
Dates: Thursday 22nd – Friday 30th October 2026
Address: Lighthouse Poole, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1UG
Website: Lighthouse Poole
MOORS VALLEY LIGHT TRAIL EXPERIENCE
Info: Returning this autumn, the family-friendly Halloween at Moors Valley transforms the woodland into an unforgettable illuminated trail filled with eerie encounters, immersive scenes and spooky surprises around every corner.
Dates: Thursday 22nd October – Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, BH24 2ET
Website: Moors Valley Country Park
PYCF GREEN HALLOWEEN
Date: Friday 23rd October 2026
Address: PYCF Centre, Worgret Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PH
Website: PYCF
THE GREAT BUGFEST HALLOWEEN ENCOUNTER
Info: Get up close to some of the world’s strangest and most extraordinary creatures, discover their amazing skills, colours, and survival tricks, and maybe even hold one, if you dare!
Dates: Friday 23rd – Thursday 29th October 2026
Address: Trinity House, Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XQ
Website: Bugfest
SOUTHSIDE FUNFAIR FRIGHTFUL FUN
Info: Southside Funfair is transforming into a spook-tacular destination filled with thrills, chills, and family-friendly fun. If you’re brave enough, the Ghost Train will get seriously spooky on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st October, with live actors on both nights.
Dates: Friday 23rd – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Southside Funfair, Bowleaze Coveway, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6PW
Website: Southside Funfair
LYME REGIS HALLOWEEN GHOULF
Info: The mini golf course will be transformed into a ghostly, glowing playground. As night falls over Lister Gardens, you can play a round of eerie, illuminated mini ghoulf. As you wind through the holes, watch out for spiders waiting in creepy cobwebs, ghastly ghouls and wicked witches.
Dates: Friday 23rd October – Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Lyme Regis Mini Golf, Marine Parade, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3JQ
Website: Love Lyme Regis
THE HORTON INN HALLOWEEN KIDS PARTY
Date: Saturday 24th October 2026
Address: The Horton Inn, Cranborne Road, Wimborne, Droset, BH21 5AD
Facebook: The Horton Inn
THE AMAZING BUBBLEMAN
Date: Saturday 24th October 2026
Address: Bridport Electric Palace, 35 South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NY
Website: Bridport Electric Palace
OUTALIMITS FAMILY HALLOWEEN PARTY
Date: Saturday 24th October 2026
Address: Canford Heath Community Centre, 7 Mitchell Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8UE
Tickets: Outalimits Discos
MAGICAL MERMAID TEA PARTY
Date: Saturday 24th October 2026
Address: Ower Wood, Owermoigne, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8HY
Website: Child in the Wild Forest School
BROADSTONE SCHOOL FIREWORKS
Info: Broadstone’s big night! With food and drink, live music, dancers, fire performers, bungee trampoline, merry-go-round, bouncy castle, and a spectacular fireworks display choreographed to music.
Date: Saturday 24th October 2026
Address: Broadstone Middle School, Dunyeats Road, Poole, Dorset, BH18 8AE
Website: Broadstone Fireworks
DEWFLOCK FARM
Info: Dewflock will be hosting their themed days again and activities include exploring the pumpkin field, maize maze, indoor barn with games, bouncy castle, face painting, meet the farm animals and more.
Dates: Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th October 2026
Address: Dewflock Farm, Winterborne Monkton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8NP
Website: Dewflock Farm
LITTLEMOOR HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
Dates: Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th October 2026
Address: Littlemoor Community Centre, Canberra Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6AH
Website: Weymouth Town Council
BLANDFORD ANIMAL FARM
Dates: Saturday 24th, Tuesday 27th & Thursday 29th October 2026
Address: Blandford Animal Farm, Higher Shaftsbury Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT118ST
Website: Blandford Animal Farm
ILLUMINATE AT ABBOTSBURY SUBTROPICAL GARDENS
Info: As darkness falls, Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens come alive with a magical world of light. Wander through the gardens and woodland valley after dark, where familiar plants and pathways are transformed by light, colour, shapes and textures.
Dates: Saturday 24th October – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, Bullers Way, Abbotsbury, Dorset, DT3 4LA
Website: Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
HALLOWEEN AT PORTERS FARM
Dates: Saturday 24th – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Porters Farm, Glacis, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1FR
Website: Porters Farm
THE BLUE POOL HALLOWEEN HAUNT
Date: Saturday 24th – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: The Blue Pool, Furzebrook Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5AR
Website: The Blue Pool
BINCOMBE BUMPS HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
Dates: Friday 24st October – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: West Farm, Bincombe, Nr Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5PS
Website: Bincombe Bumps Events
BOO REGIS PUMPKINS
Dates: Saturday 24th – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Roke Farm, Roke Road, Bere Regis, Dorset, BH20 7JN
Facebook: Boo Regis Pumpkins
PORTLAND CASTLE HALLOWEEN WEEK
Dates: Saturday 24th – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Portland Castle, Liberty Road, Castletown, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1AZ
Website: Portland Castle
WIMBORNE MODEL TOWN HALLOWEEN WEEK
Dates: Saturday 24th – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Wimborne Model Town, King Street, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1DY
Website: Wimborne Model Town
ABBOTSBURY SWANNERY GHOSTLY GAMES
Dates: Saturday 24th October - Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Abbotsbury Swannery, New Barn Road, Abbotsbury, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4JG
Website: Abbotsbury Swannery
IFORD GOLF CENTRE HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN HUNT
Info: Keep your eyes peeled for 5 hidden pumpkins as you make your way around the crazy golf course. Simply note down their numbers and locations to complete the hunt! Kids aged 12 and under can enjoy a £1 hot chocolate in the restaurant after successfully completion.
Dates: Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Iford Golf Centre, Riverside Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7ES
Website: Iford Golf Centre
BROWNSEA ISLAND TRAIL
Info: Embark on an exciting adventure across Brownsea Island inspired by The New Famous Five by Chris Smith, inspired by Enid Blyton. This interactive family quest encourages young explorers to follow clues and solve mysteries.
Dates: Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November 2026
Location: Poole Harbour
Website: National Trust Brownsea Island
THE DORSET MUSEUM ACTIVITY HUB
Info: Bring your family to the Museum and enjoy a week of playful, creative exploration in the Learning Centre. Choose your own adventure – whether that’s dressing up, getting hands-on with real and replica objects from the collections, creating autumn-themed art, or simply playing and discovering at your own pace.
Dates: Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Dorset Museum, High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XA
Website: Dorset Museum
SHERBORNE CASTLE AUTUMN PUMPKIN TRAIL
Info: Follow the trail in the gardens to discover the pumpkins and solve clues along the way.
Dates: Saturday 24th October - Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Sherborne Castle, New Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5NR
Website: Sherborne Castle
STUDLAND’S WICKED WILDLIFE TRAIL
Info: Head through the enchanted forest, the spooky sports sand bowl and back along the beach as you search out the activity stations. Start your journey by making your wand and fill in your wizards passport as you go. What will you find out along the way?
Dates: Saturday 24th October - Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland, Dorset, BH19 3AQ
Website: National Trust Studland Bay
SWANAGE PIER SPOOKY TRAIL & MORE
Info: Explore the Pier and keep your eyes peeled for spooky surprises hidden along the way. Match each spooky item on your trail sheet with its corresponding letter, solve the Halloween puzzle and take on the themed quiz as you go! When finished, head to the Pier Gatehouse to claim your treat and be entered into a prize draw. Children can also enjoy themed crafts and games on selected dates.
Dates: Saturday 24th October - Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2AP
Website: Swanage Pier
HALLOWEEN FUN AT NOTHE FORT
Info: Nothe Fort have conjured up a whole cauldron full of activities with a Halloween mouse hunt, spooky bingo games, family ghost tours, wand-making workshop, pumpkin golf, fiendish games and creepy crafts!
Dates: Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Nothe Fort, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UF
Website: Nothe Fort
CORFE CASTLE FAMILY QUEST
Info: Explore the castle with a new family quest! Step back into a time where everyday life was filled with folklore, mystery, and superstition, where every home had its own secrets. You can also bring your own teddy or borrow one and take them for a tour around the site before attaching it to the zip wire by the castle keep.
Dates: Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Corfe Castle
Website: National Trust Corfe Castle
MINTERNE GARDENS HALLOWEEN TRAIL
Dates: Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Minterne Gardens, Minterne Magna, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7AU
Website: Minterne Gardens
MADJESTON MILK STATION EVENTS
Dates: Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Madjeston Milk Station, Cole Street Lane, Madjeston, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5JQ
Website: Madjeston Milk Station
RUSSELL COTES MUSEUM HOUSE TRAIL & CRAFTS
Info: Have a ghoulishly good time ghost hunting in the historic house on an indoor trail. Follow the garden trail, play some garden games, and make something in the drop in craft sessions which run on selected dates.
Dates: Saturday 24th October - Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Russell-Cotes Museum, West Cliff Promenade, West Cliff Promenade, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3AA
Website: Russell-Cotes Museum
TANK MUSEUM HALF TERM FUN
Info: The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and their crews to life. Experience the biggest day out in history with 100 years of history, 300 tanks, and more at Dorset’s largest indoor attraction. During half term, enjoy family activities, trails, tours, soft play and the outdoor play area.
Dates: Saturday 24th October - Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Tank Museum, Linsay Road, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG
Website: Tank Museum
UPTON COUNTRY PARK INTERGALACTIC EXPLORER TRAIL
Info: Purchase your trail sheet from the Welcome Centre and become an Intergalactic Explorer this Halloween. Once complete, return your trail sheet to receive a cuddly prize.
Dates: Saturday 24th October - Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Upton Country Park, Poole Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BJ
Website: Upton Country Park
FREE ENTRY IN FANCY DRESS AT SANDWORLD
Dates: Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Sandworld, Preston Beach Road Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7SX
Website: Sandworld
UPWEY WISHING WELL TRAIL
Dates: Saturday 24th October - Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Upwey Wishing Well, 161 Church Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5QE
Website: Upwey Wishing Well
DOBBIES LITTLE SCARE-LINGS
Info: Little ones can enjoy potion making to create their own glow-in-the-dark slime, and decorate a trick or treat bag to take home, alongside playful games and a themed afternoon tea they’ll love.
Dates: Various dates in half term
Address: Dobbies, 24 Wareham Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8BY
Website: Dobbies
THE THREE KINGS KIDS KARAOKE
Date: Sunday 25th October 2026
Address: The Three Kings, 3 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AU
Website: The Three Kings
BOURNEMOUTH TOY FAIR
Date: Sunday 25th October 2026
Address: Littledown Centre, Chaseside, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DX
Website: Monster Toy Fairs
POOLE BABY EVENT
Date: Sunday 25th October 2026
Address: Gather, The Dolphin Centre, Poole, Dorset
Facebook: Poole Baby Event
ONCE UPON A RHYME
Info: Get ready to Sing, Dance, Rhyme, Repeat with Once Upon A Rhyme, the brand-new children’s show bringing nursery rhyme characters to life like never before! Join some of your favourite nursery rhyme characters in a modern, fun, and pop-inspired musical adventure! From classic rhymes to today’s kid-friendly pop hits, this interactive show is packed with catchy tunes, dazzling costumes and non-stop dancing.
Date: Sunday 25th October 2026
Address: The Tivoli Theatre, 19 West Borough, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1LT
Website: The Tivoli Theatre
MAPPERTON PIPPA & THE PUMPKIN TRAIL
Info: Join the magical autumn trail as you help Pippa, Mapperton’s mischievous cat, and her friends solve the mystery of the missing pumpkin. Follow the mapped route through the gardens, discovering beautifully decorated autumn scenes and helping Pippa uncover clues along the way. Each child will receive a special activity booklet and prize for completing the trail.
Dates: Sunday 25th – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Mapperton Estate, Mapperton, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3NR
Website: Mapperton
WILLOWBANK FARM GOAT WALKING EXPERIENCE
Dates: Sunday 25th – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Willowbank Farm, Lackington Drove, White Lackington, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7TZ
Website: Willowbank Farm
LULWORTH CASTLE WYVERN TRAIL
Dates: Sunday 25th – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5QS
Website: Lulworth Castle
IN THE NIGHT SKY AT HIGHCLIFFE CASTLE
Dates: Sunday 25th October – Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe, Dorset, BH23 4LE
Website:Highcliffe Castle
WEST BAY DISCOVERY CENTRE ACTIVITIES
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
HALLOWEEN WREATH MAKING
Date: Monday 26th October 2026
Address: Centenary Club, 21 Jubilee Close, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BG
BOO & BOUNCE
Date: Monday 26th October 2026
Address: Bourne Academy, Hadow Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5HS
Website: Get Up & Bounce
UPWEY WISHING WELL HALLOWEEN PARTY
Dates: Monday 26th October 2026
Address: Upwey Wishing Well, 161 Church Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5QE
Website: Upwey Wishing Well
THE HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
Date: Monday 26th October 2026
Address: Barrington Theatre, Pennys Walk, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9TH
Website: Barrington Theatre
MAD 4 ANIMALS SHOW
Date: Monday 26th October 2026
Address: Corn Exchange Blandford, 17 Market Place, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AG
Website: Corn Exchange Blandford
HALLOWEEN AT THE BRANKSOME CENTRE
Date: Monday 26th October 2026
Address: Branksome Centre, Recreation Rd, Poole BH12 2EA
Facebook: Branksome Centre
SYMONDSBURY ESTATE PUMPKIN TRAIL
Info: Little explorers can hunt around the estate for 6 hidden pumpkins, collect the clues and solve the secret word. Complete the trail and head back to the Visitor Centre to claim a prize.
Dates: Monday 26th – Friday 30th October 2026
Address: Symondsbury Estate, Mill Lane, Symondsbury, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6HG
Website: Symondsbury Estate
HALLOWEEN AT FARMER PALMERS
Info: With so many activities, you’ll be sure to have a ‘fang-tastic’ time at Farmer Palmers! Have fun in the farm park, explore the maize maze, and enjoy the Halloween quiz, disco, tractor-trailer rides, candy dash, face painting, and much more
Dates: Monday 26th – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Farmer Palmers, Wareham Road, Organford, Dorset, BH16 6EU
Website: Farmer Palmers
DORSET HEAVY HORSE FARM PARK HALF TERM FUN
Info: It’s the last week of the season and families can enjoy meeting all the animals, themed activities, play areas, and much more.
Dates: Monday 26th – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park, Edmondsham Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH21 5RJ
Website: Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park
HENGISTBURY HEAD HALLOWEEN TRAIL & MORE
Dates: Monday 26th – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre, Broadway, Southbourne, Dorset, BH6 4EW
Website: Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre
ATHELHAMPTON HOUSE: TUDOR LIVING HISTORY WEEK
Info: Activities throughout the day range from trying Tudor food, dancing, and clothing; to writing with a quill or kicking a Tudor football. Come and see demonstrations of how a whole host of crafts were done in the 16th Century, and maybe have a go at a few!
Dates: Monday 26th – Friday 30th October 2026
Address: Athelhampton House, Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorset, DT2 7LG
Website: Athelhampton House
LASERGUYS HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES
Info: Get spooky this half term with exciting activities at Laserguys! Participants can enjoy a choice of thrilling activities including outdoor laser tag, archery and axe throwing.
Dates: Monday 26th – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Laserguys, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9HT
Website: Laserguys
MONKEY WORLD KIDS FOR A QUID
Info: Visit Monkey World and see over 240 rescued and endangered monkeys and apes. During half term, kids enter for £1 and on Halloween any children in full fancy dress gets free entry.
Dates: Monday 26th October – Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Monkey World, Tout Hill, Longthorns, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH
Website: Monkey World
BOO & BOUNCE
Date: Tuesday 27th October 2026
Address: Rossmore Leisure Centre, Herbert Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HR
Website: Get Up & Bounce
HUB ON THE HEATH LEGO® BRICK EXPERIENCE
Info: Take part in an immersive LEGO® brick experience where you'll explore the magic of the colourful bricks and unleash your imagination.
Date: Tuesday 27th October 2026
Address: Hub on the Heath, 10 Adastral Square, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset BH17 8SA
Website: Hub on the Heath
LOLLIPOPS PLAY CAFE PARTY
Date: Tuesday 27th October 2026
Address: Lollipops Play Café, 16 Landseer Road, Westbourne, Dorset, BH4 9EH
Website: Lollipops Play Café
HUB ON THE HEATH BISCUIT DECORATING
Date: Tuesday 27th October 2026
Address: Hub on the Heath, 10 Adastral Square, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset BH17 8SA
Website: Hub on the Heath
THE TOWN MILL MILLING SESSIONS
Info: Milling sessions are suitable for all the family and booking a session means you’ll have exclusive use of the milling zone in the mill and all have a hand mill each to work together to mill enough flour to take home a fresh, 500g bag of stone-milled flour.
Dates: Tuesday 27th - Thursday 29th October 2026
Address: The Town Mill, Mill Lane, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3PU
Website: The Town Mill
CASTLEPOINT MONSTER HUNT
Info: Enjoy a free half term trail. Meet the giant monsters outside M&S, pick up a trail sheet and hunt for six little monsters hiding in store windows. Collect their letters to reveal the secret word!
Dates: Tuesday 27th October – Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Castlepoint Shopping Centre, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9UZ
Website: Castlepoint Shopping Centre
MINI MONSTERS HALLOWEEN CINDERELLA EVENT
Date: Wednesday 28th October 2026
Address: Mini Monsters, 960 Wimborne Road, Moordown, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2DG
Website: Mini Monsters
HALLOWEEN SLIME LAB AT HUB ON THE HEATH
Info: Kids can make 2 awesome Halloween slimes and one of them will be transformed into a super cool squishy to take home.
Date: Wednesday 28th October 2026
Address: Hub on the Heath, 10 Adastral Square, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset BH17 8SA
Website: Hub on the Heath
THE HIDEOUT LITTLE MONSTERS MAKE
Date: Wednesday 28th October 2026
Address: The Hideout Soft Play, 7a the Neighbourhood Centre, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9DW
Tickets: The Hideout Soft Play
OUTALIMITS FAMILY HALLOWEEN PARTY
Date: Saturday 28th October 2026
Address: Kinson Community Centre, Pelhams Park, Millhams Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 7LH
Tickets: Outalimits Discos
UPWEY WISHING WELL PARTY
Date: Wednesday 28th October 2026
Address: Upwey Wishing Well, 161 Church Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5QE
Website: Upwey Wishing Well
BOO & BOUNCE
Date: Wednesday 28th October 2026
Address: Ashdown Leisure Centre, Adastral Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8RE
Website: Get Up & Bounce
SALT PIG THE FARM HALLOWEEN DISCO
Info: Children can enjoy spending time running around the soft play plus there’s music, dancing, food and more.
Date: Wednesday 28th October 2026
Address: Salt Pig the Farm, High Street, Langton Matravers, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3EU
Website: Salt Pig the Farm
SERIOUSLY SPOOKY SCIENCE
Date: Wednesday 28th October 2026
Address: The Crafty Cuppa, 46 High East Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HU
Facebook: Wish Upon a Starre
WOODHOUSE GARDENS SPOOKY CRAFTS
Date: Wednesday 28th October 2026
Address: Woodhouse Gardens Pavilion, 9 The Plocks, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AA
Facebook: DW Sweets
TUCKTON TEA GARDENS CREATURE ENCOUNTERS
Date: Wednesday 28th October 2026
Address: Tuckton Tea Gardens, 323 Belle Vue Road, Southbourne, Dorset, BH6 3BA
Website: Tuckton Tea Gardens
VURLANDS ANIMAL FARM FRIGHT NIGHTS
Dates: Wednesday 28th – Friday 30th October 2026
Address: Vurlands Animal Farm, South West Coast Path, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9DB
Website: Vurlands Animal Farm
LONGTHORNS FARM HALLOWEEN TRAIL & MORE
Info: Explore the woodlands on a Halloween trail, see the friendly alpacas, feed the animals, take part in crafts and pumpkin carving and enjoy a treat in the Café.
Dates: Wednesday 28th – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Longthorns Farm, Longthorns, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH
Website: Longthorns Farm
ELLIE’S FARM SHOP AUTUMN ADVENTURES
Info: Enjoy a scavenger hunt and pick your own pumpkin to take home. On Wednesday and Saturday children can meet the lambs.
Dates: Tuesday 28th October – Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Ellie’s Farm Shop, Lyndhurst Road, Bockhampton, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7AB
Facebook: Ellie’s Farm Shop
BRIANIAC LIVE
Info: This family science show will take you on a breathless ride through the wild world of the weird and wonderful. Watch from the safety of your seat as the Brainiacs delve fearlessly into the mysteries of science and do all those things on stage that you’re too scared to do at home.
Date: Thursday 29th October 2026
Address: Lighthouse Poole, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1UG
Website: Lighthouse Poole
THE HAUNTED GLOW GARDEN PARTY
Date: Thursday 29th October 2026
Address: Canford Heath Community Centre, 7 Mitchell Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8UE
Facebook: Glow Wonderland
OUTALIMITS FAMILY HALLOWEEN PARTY
Date: Saturday 29th October 2026
Address: Verwood Memorial Hall, Ringwood Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7AA
Tickets: Outalimits Discos
LOLLIPOPS PLAY CAFE MONSTERS BALL
Date: Thursday 29th October 2026
Address: Lollipops Play Café, 16 Landseer Road, Westbourne, Dorset, BH4 9EH
Website: Lollipops Play Café
A SPOOKTACULAR NIGHT AT LYME REGIS MUSEUM
Date: Thursday 29th October 2026
Address: Lyme Regis Museum, Bridge Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3QA
Website: Lyme Regis Museum
HALLOWEEN IN THE WOODS
Dates: Thursday 29th – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Ower Wood, Owermoigne, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8HY
Website: Child in the Wild Forest School
COPPET HILL PUMPKIN DAY
Date: Friday 30th October 2026
Address: Coppet Hill, Purcombe Farm, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6RL
Tickets: Coppet Hill
WEYMOUTH SPOOKS BY THE SEA PARADE
Info: Get ready to haunt the town! Whether you're a creepy clown, ghoul, witch, zombie, vampire, or something delightfully spooky, Weymouth want you to join the Halloween Parade and Trunk or Treat in full costume!
Date: Friday 30th October 2026
Location: Starting at Millenium Square in Weymouth
Website: We Are Weymouth
HALLOWEEN AT WILD ONES
Date: Friday 30th October 2026
Address: Wild Ones Play Café, 1442 Wimborne Road, Kinson, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 7AS
Website: Wild Ones 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 30th October 2026
Address: Littledown Centre, Chaseside, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DX
Website: BH Live Active
MINKY MOOS SPOOKY BOOS
Date: Friday 30th October 2026
Address: Stourvale Centre, 108 Stourvale Road, Pokesdown, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5JB
Website: Minky Moos
THE WALLED GARDEN BUG & EXOTIC ANIMAL EXPERIENCES
Dates: Friday 30th October 2026
Address: The Walled Garden, Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8RH
Website: The Walled Garden
MINDFUL MOMENTS HARRY POTTER EVENT
Date: Friday 30th October 2026
Address: Mindful Moments, 2 Wilson Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4PH
Facebook: Mindful Moments Events
HOLEY MOLEY CAFÉ KIDS PARTY
Date: Friday 30th October 2026
Address: Holey Moley Café, 573 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2AR
Facebook: Holey Moley Café
THE POINT CAFÉ HALLOWEEN RAVE
Dates: Friday 30th October 2026
Address: The Point Café, Shillingstone Drive, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3LR
Website: Up in BCP
BOURNEMOUTH ELECTRIC CLUB TRICK OR TREAT DISCO
Date: Friday 30th October 2026
Address: Bournemouth Electric Club, 1 Broadway Lane, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 0AA
Website: Bournemouth Electric Club
NORTH DORSET RUGBY CLUB HALLOWEEN DISCO
Date: Friday 30th October 2026
Address: North Dorset Rugby Club, Longbury Hill Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5SY
Facebook: North Dorset Rugby Club
PIPS POUNDBURY CRAFTS
Date: Friday 30th October 2026
Address: Pips, St John Way, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2FG
Facebook: Pips Poundbury
HARBOUR VIEW HALLOWEEN PARTY
Date: Friday 30th October 2026
Address: Harbour View, Poole Quay, Poole, Dorset
Facebook: Harbour View
LITTLE PICKLES HALLOWEEN PARTY
Date: Friday 30th October 2026
Address: Little Pickles Play Café, 723 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2AX
Website: Little Pickles Play Café
DORSET ADVENTURE PARK TERROR TRAIL
Info: Beneath the looming shadow of Corfe Castle, wind through Dorset Adventure Park’s haunted forest. Every turn hides a new nightmare. Face your fears, uncover the hidden code and push through each twisted encounter. Piece together your code to escape … or be lost to the darkness! (Not recommended for under 13’s).
Dates: Friday 30th & Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Dorset Adventure Park, Studland Road, Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5JG
Website: Dorset Adventure Park
LUXPLAY HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
Dates: Friday 30th & Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: LuxPlay, 7 Sovereign Centre, 600 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4SX
Website: LuxPlay
SWANAGE RAILWAY HALLOWEEN GHOST TRAINS
Info: Passengers can look forward to a journey filled with Halloween magic, mysterious encounters and plenty of unexpected moments along the way. With a spooky atmosphere, immersive entertainment and fun for the whole family, the Ghost Train promises a Halloween experience unlike any other.
Dates: Friday 30th & Saturday 31st October 2026
Location: Norden Train Station to Swanage Train Station
Website: Swanage Railway
SPOOKTACULAR WILDLINGS
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Mountain Cottage, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3RJ
Facebook: Wildlings Forest School
TRINITY CLUB HALLOWEEN DISCO
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Trinity Club, 38 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TT
Website: Trinity Club
SOUTHBOURNE PUMPKIN FEST
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Location: Southbourne, Bournemouth
Facebook:Visit Southbourne
STUR THE CAULDRON
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: The Exchange & The Railway Garden, Sturminster Newton, Dorset
Website: Sturminster Newton
THE GHOST OF NEVERLAND WITH GOING 2 GIGGLE
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: The Trinity Centre, Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 1DH
Facebook: Going 2 Giggle
KINGS PARK HALLOWEEN DISCO
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Action Zone, Kings Park Leisure Centre, King's Park Drive, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6JD
Facebook: BCP Leisure Kings Park
JUNGLE CUB HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Jungle Cub, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset,BH7 6BW
Website: Jungle Cub
BALLOON MADNESS HALLOWEEN PARTY
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Sturminster Marshall Memorial Hall, Churchill Close, Sturminster Marshall, Dorset, BH21 4BQ
Facebook: Balloon Madness
WIMBORNE DSME HALLWEEN SPECIAL
Info: Wimborne DSME are a group of like-minded model engineers and railway enthusiasts who run a miniature railway as well as many other engineering based activities. Get ready to ride the rails with a Halloween theme.
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Wimborne DSME, Merley Park Road, Ashington, Broadstone, Dorset, BH21 3DA
Website: Wimborne DSME
THE JOHN GREGORY HALLOWEEN DISCO
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: The John Gregory, 113 Radipole Lane, Southill, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9SS
Website: The John Gregory
UPWEY WISHING WELL HALLOWEEN BREAKFAST
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Upwey Wishing Well, 161 Church Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5QE
Website: Upwey Wishing Well
PEEK-A-BOO HALLOWEEN WITH PEPPA PIG
Info: Get ready for a magical, spooky adventure with Peppa Pig. Ticket includes soft play fun, a themed buffet of tasty treats, Halloween songs, and a special meet-and-greet with Peppa Pig!
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Peek-A-Boo & Brew, 214a Macaulay Road, Broadstone, Poole, Dorset, BH18 8DX
Website: Peek-A-Boo & Brew
LITTLEDOWN MINIATURE RAILWAY HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Littledown Parkland, Chaseside, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DX
Website: Littledown Railway
THE CUMBERLAND HOTEL KIDS HALLOWEEN DISCO
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: The Cumberland Hotel, 27 E Overcliff Dr, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH1 3AF
Website: The Cumberland Hotel
SPOOK FEST
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Ashdown Leisure Centre, Adastral Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8RE
Website: Get Up & Bounce
ANGUS WOOD HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Angus Wood, Wimborne Road, Tarrant Keyneston, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9JJ
Facebook: Blandford Environmental Trust
HOLME BUSH INN HALLOWEEN PARTY
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Holme Bush Inn, Old Wareham Rd, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne BH21 3RZ
Facebook: Holme Bush Inn
PAINT N GAME HALLOWEEN PARTY
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Paint n Game, 6 Albert Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1BZ
Website: Paint n Game
100 GIGGLES MICKEY’S PUMPKIN PLAYTIME
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: 100 Giggles, 179 Bridport Road, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3AH
Facebook: 100 Giggles
HIGHCLIFFE SPORTS & SOCIAL HALLOWEEN PARTY
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Highcliffe Sports & Social Club, 387 Lymington Road, Highcliffe, Dorset, BH23 5EG
Facebook: Highcliffe Sports & Social Club
THE LITTLE HARBOUR CLUB HALLOWEEN PARTY
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: The Little Harbour Club, 13a Custom House Quay, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8BG
Website: The Little Harbour Club
MINDFUL MOMENTS HARRY POTTER EVENT
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Mindful Moments, 2 Wilson Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4PH
Facebook: Mindful Moments Events
BOWLEAZE COVE FIREWORKS
Info: Southside Restaurant and Fun Fair will be hosting a spectacular fireworks display for all to see.
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Bowleaze Cove, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6PL
Facebook: Southside Fun Fair
SIXPENNY HANDLEY FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR
Info: There’s plenty of Halloween themed entertainment to enjoy and two spectacular fireworks displays.
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Church Farm Camp Site, Sixpenny Handley, SP5 5ND
Facebook: 1st Woodcutts
WEST BAY BONFIRE & FIREWORKS
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: East Beach, West Bay, Dorset
Website: West Bay
FERNDOWN FIREWORKS
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: King George V Playing Fields, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EN
Facebook: Funfest Events
VERWOOD FLAMEBURST
Info: On the night there will be 2 spectacular firework displays with music, plus a bonfire, fairground, street entertainers, music, steam engines, hot food and drink.
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: The Fuzzy Bit, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6QF
Website: Verwood Flameburst
PORTLAND MUSEUM SPOOKY WEEKEND
Date: Saturday 31st October & Sunday 1st November 2026
Address: Portland Museum, 217 Wakeham, Easton, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1HS
Address: Portland Museum
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