As the leaves turn golden and the air feels more crisp, Sussex comes alive with spooky fun and seasonal adventures for children and families. There is something for everyone this October Half term, including pumpkin patches, craft days and spooky experiences!
Family Friendly Halloween Events
Petworth’s Academy of Witches and Wizards
Step into a world of magic where children can cast spells and brew potions, spooky outfits recommended! A whimsical experience sparking imagination and wonder! This event is free to participate in, but you must pay the standard admission charges for Petworth House and Park (£19 for an adult and £9.50 for a child).
West Dean Gardens: Potion Making & Nature Crafts
Get hands on, with fizzing potions and make spooky crafts using foraged materials! A great way to blend creativity with nature. This event starts at £5 per child, in addition to the standard garden entry fee.
A fright-tastic and fun filled adventure with spooky decorations, themed attractions and animal encounters. Ideal for younger children who like gentle scares. Drusillas offer 2 for 1 tickets during shriek week.
Arundel Wetland Centre: Super Natural Adventure
Explore nature trails with a Halloween twist. Kids can collect stamps in a logbook and learn about wildlife in a fun, seasonal setting. This event is included in the price of general admission, starting at £15.95 for an adult and £10.20 for a junior.
Aldingbourne Spooktacular week
Fun filled spooky activities for children like zombie archery, creeptastic crafts, a trick or treat trail and animal encounters! £6 per person entry fee, and some activities like zombie archery are an extra £3 per child.
Chichester Canal: Halloween Boat Trip
Hop aboard a spooky cruise with themed decorations and a surprise. A gentle and fun way to enjoy Halloween on the water! Children under 2 go free, £15 per person otherwise, including a drink and a snack. Carer price £10.
Pumpkin Picking & Trails
A spooky field filled with pumpkins of all shapes and sizes. Enjoy themed photo spots, games and carving stations! £9 per ticket, under 2’s go free. Some activities incur an additional cost.
Amberley museum: Pumpkin Trail & Broomstick Crafting
Hunt for pumpkins around the museum and make your own broomstick to take home! Museum admission is £18 per adult, £10 per child and free for under 5’s. Halloween crafts incur an extra cost of between £2-£5.
A delightful family experience with pumpkin picking, craft activities, local food trucks and face paint! Free entry, cash and card payments accepted for pumpkins, craft activities, food and drink.
Halloween Parties for Kids
A daytime disco with costumes, glowsticks and dancing for under 8’s. Perfect for little ones that love a boogie! £11 for a child, £7 for an adult, and £32 for a family of four (2 adults and 2 children). Babies go free. Price includes everything.
Monster Party: Oving Jubilee Hall
Fancy dress, storytelling, games, and a pumpkin competition in an indoor setting. Great for rainy days or families looking for a community vibe. £2 per adult and £1 per child.
There is no shortage of family-friendly fun this autumn, and these events offer the perfect way to celebrate the season and make lasting memories!
