Things to do this October half-term
Free and cheap activities
If you need to save money this half-term and keep the kids entertained, here are some low to no-cost activities to keep the whole family busy this Halloween.
You could try cooking some spooky skeleton biscuits, or a Halloween cheeseboard with creepy crackers.
And BBC Good Food have lots more easy-to-follow recipes for you to try.
If crafting is your thing, there are lots of fun crafts you can do together or just for the little ones on Good Housekeeping
You can also find some fun free Halloween colouring pages from Crayola.
For families who would rather keep the monster mess outside of the home, your child can:
- make a mosaic coaster at Wycombe Museum
- form a modroc mummy at the Discover Bucks Museum
- create a mini witch with Easely Does It at The Walled Garden, West Wycombe
If you love playing games then you could try lots of fun games to play at home from spider race to apple bobbing and everything in between.
You can get lots of fun game ideas on the Country Living website.
It is almost Halloween, which is a great time to get pumpkin carving.
You can get some simple carving ideas and patterns on Good Housekeeping.
Pumpkin Patches
What better way to celebrate the spooky season than to pick your own pumpkin or gourd to carve. See who can find the biggest pumpkin, and create long-lasting memories with the photo-worthy autumnal atmosphere.
No matter where you are in Buckinghamshire, you are never too far from a lovingly grown pumpkin patch. From Lillingstone Pick Your Own in Buckingham and Mead Open Farm in Leighton Buzzard, to Hogshaw Farm and Wildlife Centre in Hogshaw and Copas Farms in Iver.
Pumpkin Patch map coming soon!
Activities in Buckinghamshire or nearby
There are lots of activities and clubs going on in and around Buckinghamshire this October half-term, find lots of activities in our directory.
Please check to see if you need to book before arrival.
If you know of an event not listed yet, then let us know at [email protected]
Love Exploring app
Are you looking for something fun to do this October half-term? Several creepy characters are returning to Bucks this half-term and you and the family can go on the lookout for them in our local parks using your mobile phone and the Love Exploring App.
The free app lets you explore the local area, parks and green spaces, whilst hunting for characters using augmented reality games. Answer questions in the fun quizzes, and even have your photo taken with a dancing skeleton.
Fancy dress fire safety
Young children love to dress up, whether for a special occasion like Halloween or simply playing around the house. Unfortunately, fancy dress clothing has been involved in several serious accidents.
Dress-up clothing can burn rapidly when accidentally ignited by contact with an open flame, such as a candle, open flame, or sparkler. Children are especially vulnerable when playing without adult supervision.
To keep safe this Halloween, follow the advice set out by ROSPA;
- check all Halloween and fancy dress costumes you buy carry a UKCA or UKNI mark on the label
- keep clothing away from fire, lit candles, and all other naked flames
- always supervise young children