With a rich history steeped in smuggling exploits and the maritime trade, it’s no wonder that Poole celebrates Halloween with such flair! Dig out your hats and scarves, as the chilly weather takes hold and enjoy some fangtastic events.

Halloween Fun

Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park is always a winner for children (and adults!) of all ages during half term.  Join in the fun with their  tractor rides, or pick your own pumpkin.

Halloween at the Picking Patch

Pick your own Pumpkin ahead of halloween to carve at home and try not to get lost in the Halloween Maze at the Picking Patch in Fordingbridge. Booking is required for the Halloween Maze.

Happy Halloween at Paultons Park

Enjoy spooktacular late night openings at Paultons Park this half-term Halloween week for the friendliest and most frightful Halloween event.

Halloween and half term at Monkey World

Go bananas this halloween at Monkey World, where you are always guaranteed to find something fun for your little monkeys to do!

Halloween and half term at Upton Country Park

Visit Upton Country Park with family from 25 October - 2 November for plenty of Half Term and Halloween Fun!

There's the Bunty the Bone Dog's Halloween Adventure Trail from 25 October - 2 November 2025.

Bring your little wizards and faeries to Lisa Marie's Conkers Magical Earth Academy this Halloween to the 'Magic & Mystery Halloween workshops' at Rock & Rose Ritualsfrom 27 - 31 October Novembereasonal crafting, creatures and interactive story-making - there's something to delight all young imaginations!

Half-term Things to do

Over at Bournemouth Pier, RockReef has a huge range of indoor adventure activities with different challenges available to suit all the family. Climb the clip 'n climb climbing walls, take on the HighLine aerial obstacle course or explore the tunnels in the pier cave!

The Tank Museum will be hosting plenty to keep you occupied this half term. Women in Warfare runs 25 October - 2 November. experience the biggest day out in history with 100 years of history, 300 tanks, kids activities, and more at Dorset’s largest indoor attraction. Take part in interactive family-friendly fun, themed around tanks in films. Mini-tank fans can let off steam in the free soft play & outdoor play area.

See a show at The Lighthouse, Poole. Visit their website for what's on.

For some all weather fun, go out for a day out at Tower Park where you can enjoy the cinema, restaurants and explore the flumes at Splashdown Waterpark in Poole! If you would rather stay dry, let the kids run free to climb the playframes, bridges and more in Lemur Landings.

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