October Half-Term and Halloween in Milton Keynes
Can you believe it? October half-term is right around the corner, and that can only mean one thing - Halloween is nearly here! My family and I absolutely love this time of year. We can’t wait to dive into all the spooky season fun here in Milton Keynes.
Now, we all know that carving pumpkins at home makes the best memories; Dad’s Picasso-like attempts and Mum’s not-so-scary masterpieces are always funny times to look back on. But you know what makes it even more special and memorable? Heading out with your little ones to pick your very own pumpkins! My two boys are practically bursting with excitement every year, knowing they’ll get to choose their very own pumpkins to carve.
But that’s just the beginning of the fantastic things we love to do during Halloween. So, I’ve put together a list of some fab places and activities to check out in Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas during October half-term. And if you’ve got any more suggestions to add, feel free to drop me a message!
Woburn Safari Park: As well as the animals, you can meet Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee, plus they have a spooktacular trail for Halloween!
https://www.woburnsafari.co.uk/
Gulliver’s Land Theme Park: Dive into a festival-style Halloween celebration at the Fright Fiesta event.
https://www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/
Hartbeeps Milton Keynes: For the younger ones, they host the cutest Stay and play classes, ending with a Halloween party!
https://www.instagram.com/hartbeepsmk/
Mucky Ducks: They’ve got some brilliant Halloween-themed messy play classes for the little ones aged 2 months up to 6 years old.
https://www.instagram.com/muckyducksplay/
Hogshaw Farm: There’s a fabulous Witchcraft and Wizardry event here, complete with an owl display and pumpkin decorating.
https://hogshawfarm.co.uk/whats-on/
Milton Keynes Arts Centre: At the Autumn Sounds event, your little ones can explore percussion instruments and create their very own rain shaker.
https://www.miltonkeynesartscentre.org/events
Thrift Farm: As well as picking your own pumpkin, the Halloween Hocus Pocus event includes pumpkin carving, a Halloween train and some spooky crafts.
https://www.thrift-farm.co.uk/events/free-pumpkin-at-halloween-hocus-pocus/
The Patch MK: Make it a tradition to pick your own pumpkins at The Patch MK, where face painting and games add to the fun!
Char Char Chimps: Including a Halloween party, there are several Halloween Arts and Crafts sessions!
Frosts Pumpkin Patch: Another great pumpkin patch where your little ones can choose their own pumpkin to carve.
Whether you’re a local to Milton Keynes or just paying a visit during October half-term and Halloween, make sure to soak up all the incredible family events and activities happening around. And don’t forget, if you’re having a Halloween party or taking your little ones trick or treating, take a look at my top tips for taking spooktacular Halloween family photographs here!