This year is absolutely flying by and October half term is very nearly upon us! There are plenty of Autumn and Halloween themed events taking place to keep the whole family entertained. Find out what’s on in Oxfordshire below, including ongoing daily events at the bottom of the page.
Monday 23rd October
- The Great Big Dinosaur Show at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History 1:15-2pm and 3:30-4:15pm. FREE but tickets must be booked in advance here.
- Enchanted Forest family trail at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre 10am-2pm. Tickets available here.
- Xplorer family orienteering event at Sunnyside Recreation Park, Benson 10am-12pm. FREE event, just turn up.
- Multi-sports party including parachute games, tag, ball games, obstacle courses and more at Didcot Leisure Centre. 1.30-2.30pm for ages 4 to 7 and 2.30-3.30pm for ages 8 to 12. FREE but booking essential – to reserve a place, visit southoxon.gov.uk/HolidayActivities
Tuesday 24th October
- The Great Big Dinosaur Show at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History 1:15-2pm and 3:30-4:15pm. FREE but tickets must be booked in advance here.
- Sprouts Play Barn spooktacular disco 6-8pm. Explore the play frame with the lights down low and music up high! Tickets available here.
- Enchanted Forest family trail at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre 10am-2pm. Tickets available here.
- Xplorer family orienteering event at Ladygrove Park, Didcot 10am-12pm. FREE event, just turn up.
- Multi-sports party including parachute games, tag, ball games, obstacle courses and more at Abbey Sports Centre, Berinsfield. 1.30-2.30pm for ages 4 to 7 and 2.30-3.30pm for ages 8 to 12. FREE but booking essential – to reserve a place, visit southoxon.gov.uk/HolidayActivities
Wednesday 25th October
- Funny Bones family day at Vale & Downland Museum 10am-12pm and 1-3pm. Crafts, storytelling, gallery trail and hands-on bones sessions. FREE but must be booked in advance here.
- Sprouts Play Barn spooktacular disco 6-8pm. Explore the play frame with the lights down low and music up high! Tickets available here.
- Enchanted Forest family trail at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre 10am-2pm. Tickets available here.
- Make your own Halloween monster at Cornerstone Arts Centre 11am. £8 per child. Book here.
- Xplorer family orienteering event at Long Furlong Play Park, Abingdon 10am-12pm. FREE event, just turn up.
- Multi-sports party including parachute games, tag, ball games, obstacle courses and more at Thame Leisure Centre. 1.30-2.30pm for ages 4 to 7 and 2.30-3.30pm for ages 8 to 12. FREE but booking essential – to reserve a place, visit southoxon.gov.uk/HolidayActivities
- Community Fun Day at Old Kiln Lakes, Chinnor 10am-4pm. Family nature walks, fun fitness, lawn games and more. FREE event, register interest by emailing active.communities@southandvale.gov.uk
Thursday 26th October
- Sprouts Play Barn spooktacular disco 6-8pm. Explore the play frame with the lights down low and music up high! Tickets available here.
- Enchanted Forest family trail at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre 10am-2pm. Tickets available here.
- Xplorer family orienteering event at Memorial Park, Wantage 10am-12pm. FREE event, just turn up.
Friday 27th October
- Play2Give charity Hallowen party at The Marlborough (Didcot) 7pm. Fancy dress, raffle, party games, and face painting. Buy tickets here.
Saturday 28th October
- Thames Con at Cornerstone Arts Centre from 10am. Family friendly pop culture extravaganza. Props, talks, workshops, displays, special guests, cosplay and more. Tickets available here.
Sunday 29th October
- Sleeping Beauty ballet for the whole family at Cornerstone Arts Centre (Didcot) 1pm and 3pm. Book tickets here.
- Autumn Fest family fun day at Sulgrave Manor 11am-3pm. Paint a turnip, toast a marshmallow, create leaf art, family trails, Autumnal crafts. Buy tickets here.
Ongoing Events
- High Lodge Farm PYO pumpkin patch and spooky trail. 14th-15th and 21st-29th October, 10am-4pm daily. More details and tickets here.
- Millets Farm PYO pumpkin patch open weekends only until 14th October then daily until 31st October. Tickets available here.
- Millets Farm Pumpkins By Night. Woodland trail with live actors, pumpkin picking by torchlight, face painting and food vendors. Suitable for age 5 years+. Book your tickets here.
- John Lawsons Halloween circus at Millets Farm Sunday 22nd- Saturday 28th October. Shows at 10am, 12:30pm and 3pm daily. Tickets available here.
- Chilton Scarecrows sci-fi trail around Chilton village Saturday 21st-Sunday 29th October. More details to follow.
- Fairytale Farm pirates ‘n’ pumpkins family Halloween event. 21st-29th October. Meet the pirates, carve a pumpkin (1 free pumpkin per child), pirate treasure trail, illuminations after dark and more. Visit their website for more details and to book here.
- The Witches House at Cogges Farm is open 20th-29th October 10am-4:30pm daily. This year’s house is inspired by the tales from Brothers Grimm. Find out more here.
- Halloween fun at Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary 21st-28th October 11am-3pm. Donkey and scarecrow trail with prizes. FREE entry to see the donkeys, trail by donation.
- Ewelme village Halloween trail Friday 27th – Tuesday 31st October. Find the hidden letters and some treats along the way.
- Blewbury spooky Halloween trail 21st – 29th October. Find the pumpkins hidden around Blewbury to win a treat. Collect maps from Blewbury Post Office, £2 per child.
