Halloween week has officially arrived across Surrey, and the line-up is packed with pumpkin trails, spooky workshops, bonfires, low-noise fireworks and family adventures of every kind. 👻 Whether you’re planning a cosy storytelling session with your toddler, a thrilling theme-park day out, or a free community bonfire for the whole family, this guide to what’s on for families in Surrey w/c 20 October 2025 is bursting with things to do🌟
🎆 Weekend Highlights & Big Events
Ripley Bonfire
📅 Sat 25 Oct – Funfair from 1:00pm
📍 Woking | All ages | 🆓 Free
A beloved community tradition with funfair, bonfire and spectacular fireworks.
👉 More info
Mini Fireworks Festival – Godstone Farm
📅 25–26 Oct – 4:30pm
📍 Godstone | All ages
A gentle, low-noise fireworks show perfect for younger children.
👉 Visit
Spooktacular Halloween Circus – Chessington Garden Centre
📅 25 Oct – Shows at 11:00am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm
📍 Chessington | All ages
A thrilling family-friendly circus packed with tricks, laughs and spooky surprises.
👉 Details
Family Silent Disco – Dorking Halls
📅 Sat 25 Oct – 2:00pm–4:00pm
📍 Dorking | Ages 5+
Dance the afternoon away with music everyone can enjoy — headphones provided.
👉 Book
🎨 Creative Workshops & Crafty Fun
Pumpkin Lantern Workshop – G Live
📅 Fri 24 Oct – 10:30am–12:00pm
📍 Guildford | All ages
Create your own pumpkin-inspired lantern to light up spooky season.
👉 Tickets
Halloween Soap Making – Farnham Maltings
📅 Sat 25 Oct – 10:00am & 1:30pm
📍 Farnham | Ages 5+
A creative hands-on workshop crafting seasonal soaps. Great for gifts or spooky keepsakes.
👉 Book
Spooky Spider’s Web – Cranleigh Arts
📅 Sat 25 Oct – 10:00am–11:00am
📍 Cranleigh | Ages 3–8
Make a Halloween-themed spider web craft in this fun, guided workshop.
👉 Info
Halloween Soap-Making – Dapdune Wharf
📅 Sun 26 Oct – 11:00am–4:00pm
📍 Guildford | Ages 5+
Drop in and create your own scented, spooky-themed soaps to take home.
👉 Details
🎶 Music, Stay & Play Sessions
Little Notes – Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
📅 Tue 21 Oct – 10:00am–10:40am
📍 Guildford | Ages 2.5–4.5
A joyful music class full of rhythm, movement and songs.
👉 Book tickets
Pop-Up Play – Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
📅 Fri 24 Oct – 10:30am–12:00pm
📍 Guildford | Ages 2–4
A welcoming stay-and-play session with imaginative toys, creative play stations and social time for parents.
👉 More info
Bach to Baby: Danza Española
📅 Tue 21 Oct – 10:30am
📍 Surbiton | Ages 0–5
A family-friendly classical concert designed for babies and toddlers. Lively, interactive and inspiring.
👉 Book here
📚 Storytelling, Play & Early-Years Adventures
Tots Tales – West Horsley Place
📅 Wed 22 Oct – 10:00am (45 mins)
📍 West Horsley Place, Leatherhead | Ages 0–4
A gentle session of stories, songs and crafts in a beautiful historic venue. Perfect for little imaginations.
👉 Book here
Story Time – Guildford Cathedral
📅 Thu 23 Oct – 11:00am–12:00pm
📍 Guildford | Ages 1–5 | 🆓 Free
A relaxed storytelling morning with crafts and playtime in a calm, family-friendly space.
👉 More info
Community Tales Storytelling & Craft – Morden Hall Park
📅 Sat 25 Oct – 10:00am & 11:30am
📍 Morden | Ages 3+
Listen to autumn-inspired stories and create themed crafts surrounded by beautiful gardens.
👉 Details
🎃 Pumpkin Patches, Spooky Trails & Autumn Adventures
Garsons Pumpkin Parade – Garsons Farm
📅 Until 31 Oct – Daily 9:00am–5:00pm
📍 Esher | All ages
Pick your pumpkins and enjoy autumn photo ops in a family-friendly farm setting.
👉 Visit
Halloween Trail & Pumpkin Picking – Priory Farm Estate
📅 Until 2 Nov – Daily 10:00am–4:00pm
📍 Redhill | All ages
Combine pumpkin picking with a fun, themed trail through the estate.
👉 Details
We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt – Claremont Landscape Garden
📅 Until 2 Nov – Daily 10:00am–5:00pm
📍 Esher | All ages
A spooky story-inspired trail with surprises around every corner.
👉 Info
Spider Secrets Trail – Morden Hall Park
📅 Until 2 Nov – Daily 10:00am–4:00pm
📍 Morden | Ages 3+
A clue-based nature trail perfect for curious little explorers.
👉 More info
Halloween Trail – Kew Gardens
📅 17 Oct – 2 Nov – Evenings from 16:00
📍 Kew | All ages
Step into a glowing, immersive Halloween world with lanterns and spooky surprises.
👉 Book
Squirrels Who Squabbled Story Trail – Winkworth Arboretum
📅 Until 2 Nov – Daily 10:00am–5:00pm
📍 Godalming | All ages
Follow this delightful story trail through stunning autumn landscapes.
👉 Plan visit
💡 More Ideas – What’s on for families in Surrey w/c 20 October 2025
- 🎃 Pumpkin Festival – Crockford Bridge Farm
- 🪵 Sow & Grow – RHS Wisley
- 🧙♂️ Witches & Wizards Week – Bocketts Farm
- 👻 Hobble’Ween – Hobbledown
- 🪆 Lego Brick Tour – Twickenham
❓ FAQs – What’s on for Families in Surrey w/c 20 October 2025
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Do I need to pre-book the activities on this guide to what’s on for families in Surrey w/c 20 October 2025 ?
Yes, workshops, circus shows, soap-making sessions and silent discos require advance booking.
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Are there free activities this week?
Yes! Story Time at Guildford Cathedral and Ripley Bonfire are both free family favourites.
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What’s best for toddlers and preschoolers?
Try Tots Tales, Spider Secrets Trail, Story Time and the Mini Fireworks Festival. All designed with little ones in mind.
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Are there quieter options for sensitive children on this guide to what’s on for families in Surrey w/c 20 October 2025 ?
Yes, Mini Fireworks Festival is low-noise, and the LEGO exhibition offers quieter sessions in the afternoon.
🎃 That’s a wrap on what’s on for families in Surrey w/c 20 October 2025! Whether you’re carving pumpkins, crafting spooky soaps, or enjoying the glow of a local bonfire, this week is filled with seasonal fun for all ages. Don’t forget to tag @FunAndPlay on Instagram or send us a message if you head to any of these events. We love sharing your adventures! 🌈
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