Get ready for a spook-tacular October in Test Valley! From pumpkin parades to owl encounters, there’s something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Check out these exciting events happening this Halloween season:
October Half Term Pumpkin Parade at Mottisfont
19 October to 3 November 2024
This half term, Mottisfont’s gardens transform into a pumpkin-themed wonderland with a spooky twist. Follow the Pumpkin Parade trail and enjoy a variety of activities, including spotting skeletons in the medieval cellarium and exploring the Creepy Critters climbing area. The stableyard will have pumpkin-filled carts for perfect autumnal photos and as the leaves fall, families can also help with garden maintenance using mini wheelbarrows and rakes. 🍂 Find out more.
Owl-o-ween at The Hawk Conservancy
30 and 31 October 2024
Experience a wickedly spook-tacular evening at The Hawk Conservancy this Halloween. Enjoy ghostly storytelling and marvel at the owls during two mystical flying displays against a moonlit backdrop. Before the first display, take part in a fiendish Halloween trail, exploring the grounds and seeing the birds in their homes. 🦉👻
Find out more and book your tickets today!
Get Ready for Spooky Fun at Finkley Halloween Happenings!
19 to 27 October 2024
Join Finkley Down Farm for frightful delights and family-friendly fun during October half term. Special Halloween events include ghost hunts, a walk through the spooky barn, meeting the animals, dancing and singing with Madam Pumpkin, and storytime. 🎃 Find out more.
Halloween Spooktacular at Paultons Park 👻
17 October to 4 November 2024
Paultons Park invites you to join the Little Monsters Ball, watch the Spirit Squad Ghoul School Show, meet Pickles the Pumpkin and the spirit squad characters, and explore the secret fairy garden decorated with webs and pumpkins. 🕸 Find out more.
Cholderton SCARE Breeds Farm
21 to 31 October 2024
Enjoy a fun-filled Halloween half term at Cholderton SCARE Breeds Farm with an interactive spooky trail and daily activities, including the Wizards & Witches Broomstick Making Workshop. 🧹 Find out more.
Museum by Torchlight and a Halloween Pumpkin Trail
Museum of the Iron Age and Andover Museum 25 October to 3 November 2024
Dress in your spookiest costumes and explore the museum by torchlight. Enjoy spooky storytelling, ghost stories, crafts, and Halloween-themed snacks. Hunt for pumpkins on the Halloween Pumpkin trail. 🎃
Find out more and book tickets for the Museum by torchlight
Find out more about the Halloween Pumpkin trail.
Pumpkin Carving at Sir Harold Hilliers Gardens
29 to 31 October 2024
Join the family pumpkin carving sessions at Sir Harold Hilliers Gardens. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Garden admission fees apply.
Halloween happenings in Andover and Romsey town centres
Halloween Hunt
Saturday 26 October, 11am to 3pm, Andover High Street
Hop on your broomsticks and head to the High Street to take part in Andover’s spooky Halloween trail. Entry is free to participants; simply collect an entry form on the High Street and return for the chance to win a prize.
Storytelling and Crafts
Tuesday 29 October, 11am to 2pm, Chantry Centre Andover
Head to the Chantry Centre to listen to the enchanting tale of Room on the Broom and take part in magical craft activities. Everything is free, but places are limited, so please reserve your space here.
Trick or Treat Party
Thursday 31 October, 4:30pm to 6:30pm, Andover High Street
There’s a party in town this Halloween! Take part in a fancy dress competition, enjoy sweet treats from local businesses, visit the night market, roll out your best moves at the spooky disco, and bring your carved pumpkins to enter into the pumpkin carving competition. Find out more.
Halloween Scream 3
Saturday 2 November, 3pm to 4:30pm at Crosfield Hall, Romsey
A spooktacular party of trick and treat fun! Look forward to fancy dress, hot & cold refreshments, and trick or treat sweets. Tickets can be purchased online here.
Enjoy a spooky and fun-filled Halloween in Test Valley! 🎃👻
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