Halloween-Themed Family Fun in Kent
Halloween-themed Family Fun in Kent 2025
Discover Half-Term Family Frights in Kent
By Julia Roy
If you are looking for the very best pumpkin family fun in Kent over Halloween and the October Half-Term school holidays, look no further! Don’t miss our definitive guide to creepy crafts, pumpkin festivals, spooktacular sights, and eerie experiences this Autumn. Whether you are searching for magical family moments, thrilling Halloween events, or the perfect trick-or-treat adventures, we’ve got the ultimate round-up of what’s happening across Kent.
See also links to our guides to the Best Pumpkin Patches in Kent and Dog-Friendly Pumpkin Patches in Kent, which have lots more family fun and activities, from scarecrow trails to spooky tractor rides.
Looking for the dates for half-term and Halloween in Kent 2025? The essential dates are:
Half Term: 20th October to October 24th 2025
Halloween: Friday, October 31, 2025
PUMPKIN-THEMED EVENTS IN KENT
Great ideas and things to do for all the family, with lots more to be added shortly
Halloween Spooktacular
Faversham
It’s a day of fiendish fun at The Alex during the October school holidays with creepy pumpkin carving, fiendish face painting, kooky crafts, & more 🎃
Date & Times
24th October 2025
3 sessions at 10am, 12Noon and 2pm: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Price
£5.50 – booking fees will apply.
Age Guidance
5 years +
Good To Know
Parents must be supervised by an adult at all times during pumpkin carving.
Dame Dolly’s Spooktacular Pirate Party
Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone
It’s time to prepare to set sail for some nautical nonsense on the seven seas with Dame Dolly Dollop! Jump aboard the Dolly Roger, scrub the deck and splice the mainbrace. But wait! There’s only one problem, Dame Dolly’s crew haven’t turned up. Help out the hapless hero by becoming part of her crew and helping her sail the world and defeat those naughty pirates.
Date & Times
26th October 2025, 11am and 2pm
Runtime: 1 hour with no interval
Price
Adult: £12.50 Child- under 16 years: £10.50
Age Guidance
2 to 12 years.
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Pumpkin Patch Parade
Tonbridge
October half-term in Tonbridge includes the Pumpkin Patch Parade at Tonbridge Old Fire Station. When little ones have made their way through the twists and turns of the parade, they encounter six friendly Halloween doors. What happens when they ring the doorbell? Is anyone home at this trick-or-treating event? Just pick up one of the activity sheets and have fun.
Dates & Times
24th October to 2nd November 2025
9am-4pm
Price
Free
Good To Know
No booking necessary.
Half Term Boo Bash
Chiddingstone Castle, Sevenoaks
Plenty of Halloween fun with facepainting, a Boo Bingo Castle Trail, apple bobbing, crafts, a DJ disco, and lots more. Plus, you can also book the spooky afternoon tea.
Date & TImes
25th October 2025, 11am-5pm
Price
Half Term Boo Bash
Member/Non-Member
Child: £10/£4
Adult: £8/£1.50
Halloween-themed Afternoon Tea
Adult: £20
Child: £10
Parking
First 45 minutes: Free
1 additional hour: £1
All Day: £3
Booking fees will apply.
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Pumpkin Festival
Sevenoaks
Lots of family memories to be made at the Pumpkin Festival at Riverhill Himalayan Gardens in Sevenoaks. The gardens are extending their season this year, so win sweet treats on their pumpkin hunt, visit the pumpkin grotto, and you can purchase a pumpkin too to take home for your Halloween adventures, or cook up a tasty treat! 🕵️♂️🎃
Details
Dates & Times
18th October to 1st November 2025, Wednesday to Sunday, Pumpkin Hunt: 9am-4pm, Pumpkin Grotto: 10am-4pm.
Price
Free with admission – Admission: Member: Free, Adult: £13, Child – 4 years +: £7.50, Child – under 4 years: Free, Family – 2 adults + 3 children: £37, Wheelchair users: Free, Carer: Free. Pumpkin: TBC
Accessibility:
The shop, cafe, and cafe terrace are accessible by wheelchair. However, please be aware that the entrance and disabled parking area are gravelled, and it can be difficult to use a wheelchair. Riverhill is not suitable for motorised scooters. See their listing here for more details.
🐶 Dogs
Allowed in the gardens, except for the play area.
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Halloween Magic
Lullingstone Castle, Sevenoaks
Enjoy pumpkin carving, spooky garden tours, and more at the annual event, Halloween Magic. Children can meet creepy critters with the Zoolab ‘Wizard’ ranger, and see if they can spot the Halloween tricks in eerie torchlight!
Details
Date & Times
26th October 2025, 11am-6pm, Tours: 1pm & 5pm, Zoolab session: 3pm-4pm.
Price
Adult: £12.50, Child – Under 16 years: Free, Pumpkin carving: £5 – cash.
Accessibility
The World Garden is accessible by wheelchair or mobility scooter except for the polytunnels. The ground floor of the House is accessible by wheelchair or mobility scooter, but the first floor is not. Guide dog friendly.
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Trick or Treat Trail
Quex Adventure Farm Park, Birchginton
Visit the Spooky Woods for some family fun at the Bewitched Pumpkin Picking Patch and hop on board The Slime Blaster Express at the Trick Or Treat Trail – if you dare! A ticket includes a whole lot of spooktacular fun with The Trick or Treat Trail, a Halloween treat, a pumpkin for each child, a ride on the Slime Blaster Express, as well as all Quex Adventure Farm Park Facilities (weather dependent).👻
Dates & Times
18th to 26th and 31st October 2025
10am to 7pm
Price
Flexi/Saver*
Adult: £8.50/£6.50
Child – 1 years +: £22.95/£20.95
Carer: £5.90/£5.90
Booking fees will apply
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Pumpkin Fun
Marsh Maze & Fun Yard, Romney Marsh
Lots of Halloween and pumpkin-inspired fun, and the usual funyard activities this October half-term.Plus, you can choose from thousands of pumpkins as you walk through the pumpkin patch for a family fun day out.
Dates & TImes
12th to 31st October 2025
10am-4pm.
Price
£1
Pumpkins: price depending on size.
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Spooktacular Halloween Trail
Reuthe’s The Lost Gardens of Sevenoaks
There are lots of eerie surprises and world-exclusive animatronic props at this spooky trail with two routes to choose from: Treat Route – a gentle, fun-filled path perfect for little ones. For older trailers, Trick Route is a darker, creepier adventure for the braver souls! 👻
Dates and Times
4th to 31st October
10am to 3pm
Price
Treat Trail: £8, Trick Trail: £8 – Both Trails: +£4 – but only get one prize – for children 3 years +, Adult: £3, Child – 14 years + or under 3 years: £3. All the children 3 years + tickets receive a trail sheet to complete and a small prize at the end. Booking fees apply.
Accessibility
Not suitable for pushchairs or limited mobility.
Good To Know
Pre-booking essential
🐶 Dogs
On leads at all times.
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Spooktacular Halloween Trail…After Dark
Reuthe’s The Lost Gardens of Sevenoaks
For those that dare, Reuthe’s nighttime event there’s spooky lighting, creepy props, sound effects, and jump scares at the Spooktacular Halloween Trail…After Dark at Reuthe’s. Designed as spooky but fun for brave children at parental discretion. Adults are welcome to go solo if they’re feeling brave! Don’t forget to take a flashlight!
Details
Dates & Times
4th to 31st October
5pm and 6pm sessions.
Price
£8, booking fees apply.
Good To Know
Booking fees apply.
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Halloween Spooktacular
Kent Life Heritage Farm Park, Maidstone
Get ready for a frightfully fun Halloween with pumpkin carving, a creepy corner, farm rides, and spooky pot painting. Those brave enough for trick-or-treating head to the historic houses in the Vintage Village and find out who is lurking behind the doors. Plus, lots more at this activity-packed Halloween and October half-term event in Kent.
Details
Dates & Times
18th to 26th October 2025
10am to 5pm
Check their website for times of specific activities
Last admission: 4pm.
Price
Online booking only
Kent Life Members: Free
Non Members
Adult: £13
Child – 2 to 15 years: £13
Child – under 2 years: Free
Family – 2 adults + 2 children: £48
Booking fees may apply
Additional fees apply for some activities.
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Pumpkin Patches in Kent
With family activities, scarecrow trails, spooky tractor rides, and the top pumpkin patches for picking the best pumpkin this Halloween, see our Best Pumpkin Picking in Kent Guide for 2025. Plus, get top tips on how to select the best gourd, and what to wear while picking up your pumpkin!
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Dog-Friendly Pumpkin Patches in Kent
Explore Kent’s offerings to experience scarecrow trails, pose for great family photograph shots, and find the dog-friendly pumpkin patches so all the family can enjoy the fun.
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Bonfire Fun
Our Bonfire & Fireworks Night In Kent guide is your go-to guide for Bonfire Night and Fireworks events in the county.
Don’t Miss
In addition to our Best Pumpkin Picking In Kent 2025, check out our What’s On section, and either filter by subject – including seasonal, which includes our Pumpkin Patches category, or by date or by category for lots more brilliant events and activities for all ages in Kent. Or check out our Things To Do category and explore the wonderful Garden of England. For more guides and features full of great activities and seasonal events, see our Ideas & Inspiration category.
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