Surrey is stepping into peak pumpkin season 🎃, with spooky trails, Halloween workshops, and autumn adventures popping up across the county. From pumpkin picking and storytelling to music, comedy and creative play, here’s your guide to the best Surrey family activities w/c 6 October 2025 . Perfect for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and older siblings too. 🍁✨
Storytelling, Theatre & Early-Years Favourites 📚
Tots Tales – West Horsley Place
📅 Wed 8 Oct – 10:00am (45 mins)
📍 West Horsley Place, Leatherhead | Ages 0–4
A gentle session of stories, songs and crafts in a beautiful historic setting. Buggy-friendly and perfect for curious little minds.
👉 Book here
Community Tales Storytelling & Craft – Morden Hall Park
📅 Sat 11 Oct – Sessions at 10:00am & 11:30am (60 mins)
📍 National Trust – Morden Hall Park | Ages 3+
Stories come to life with themed crafts in a magical park setting. Materials provided, plus on-site café and picnic spots.
👉 More info
The King’s Soup – Claremont Gardens
📅 Sun 12 Oct – 1:30pm–4:30pm
📍 Surbiton | All ages | 🆓 Free
A joyful storytelling performance and community celebration perfect for families.
👉 Event details
Spooky Trails, Pumpkins & Outdoor Adventures 🍂🎃
Garsons Pumpkin Parade – Garsons Farm
📅 Ongoing – 9:00am–5:00pm
📍 Esher | All ages
Pick the perfect pumpkin and snap some autumn-themed family photos.
👉 Book here
We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt – Claremont Landscape Garden
📅 4 Oct – 2 Nov | Daily 10:00am–5:00pm
📍 Esher | All ages
Follow a playful, spooky trail through beautiful gardens inspired by a classic children’s story.
👉 Plan your visit
Halloween Trail & Pumpkin Picking – Priory Farm Estate
📅 4 Oct – 2 Nov | Daily 10:00am–4:00pm
📍 Redhill | All ages
A family-friendly pumpkin patch with a themed Halloween trail to explore.
👉 Book tickets
Spider Secrets Trail – Morden Hall Park
📅 Until 2 Nov | Daily 10:00am–4:00pm
📍 Morden | Ages 3+
Uncover fascinating spider facts and solve clues as you explore the gardens.
👉 More info
The Squirrels Who Squabbled Trail – Winkworth Arboretum
📅 Until 2 Nov | Daily 10:00am–5:00pm
📍 Godalming | All ages
Follow a charming storybook trail through beautiful autumn woodlands.
👉 Visit details
Creative Workshops & Messy Play 👩🎨🎃
Halloween Marble Pottery – Crafty Pots
📅 Tue 7 Oct – 3:45pm–4:45pm
📍 Walton-on-Thames | Ages 7+
A hands-on, seasonal pottery session perfect for creative kids.
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Under the Sea Princess Pottery Painting – Crafty Pots
📅 Sat 11 Oct – 3:00pm–4:30pm
📍 Walton-on-Thames | Ages 3+
Create a magical under-the-sea masterpiece to take home.
👉 More info
Halloween Pottery Painting – Wacky Kingdom
📅 Fri 10 Oct – 9:30am & 1:20pm
📍 Kingston | Ages 1–12
A fun, messy play session where little ones can decorate their own Halloween pottery.
👉 Book your spot
Music, Play & Baby-Friendly Fun 🎶👶
Little Notes – Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
📅 Tue 7 Oct – 10:00am–10:40am
📍 Guildford | Ages 2.5–4.5
Sing, move and play together in this joyful early-years music class.
👉 Book tickets
Pop-Up Play – Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
📅 Fri 10 Oct – 10:30am–12:00pm
📍 Guildford | Ages 2–4
A welcoming stay-and-play session with imaginative toys, activities and space to explore.
👉 More info
Wharf Weenies – Dapdune Wharf
📅 Fri 10 Oct – 10:30am–11:30am
📍 Guildford | Ages 0–4
A fun-filled activity club for little explorers by the river.
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Special Events & Exhibitions 🎨🤹♀️
‘What Is Art?’ Exhibition – The Horton Arts Centre
📅 7–11 Oct – 9:15am–4:30pm
📍 Epsom | Ages 5+ | 🆓 Free
A creative exhibition designed to spark children’s curiosity and conversation about art.
👉 Visit website
Bring Your Own Baby Comedy – Farnham Maltings
📅 Thu 9 Oct – 11:30am
📍 Farnham | Ages 0–12 months
A hilarious comedy show designed for parents. Babies welcome!
👉 Get tickets
Weekend Headliners 🎉
Howl’O’Ween – Chessington World of Adventures
📅 Sat 4 – Sun 5 Oct | 10:00am–5:00pm
📍 Chessington | All ages
Spine-tingling shows, themed rides and family-friendly frights return for Halloween season.
👉 Plan your visit
Spooky Halloween Cart Ride – Chessington Garden Centre
📅 Weekends 11 Oct – 2 Nov | 10:00am–4:00pm
📍 Chessington | Ages 3–12
Hop aboard a Halloween-themed 4D cart ride packed with seasonal surprises.
👉 Book tickets
Spooktacular Halloween Circus – Chessington Garden Centre
📅 11–12 Oct – Shows at 11:00am & 3:00pm
📍 Chessington | All ages
A thrilling Halloween-themed circus performance with acrobatics, comedy and spooky fun.
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Kids’ Symphonic Sundays – Farnham Maltings
📅 Sun 12 Oct – 10:00am (50 mins)
📍 Farnham | Ages 1–11
A joyful introduction to orchestral music with rhythm, storytelling and audience participation.
👉 Get tickets
FAQs – Surrey Family Activities w/c 6 October 2025
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Do I need to pre-book any of the Surrey family activities on w/c 6 October 2025?
Yes, it’s recommended for workshops, Kids’ Symphonic Sundays, Bring Your Own Baby Comedy and all Chessington Halloween events.
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Are there free options within Surrey family activities w/c 6 October 2025?
Absolutely! The What Is Art? exhibition and The King’s Soup storytelling event are both free to attend.
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Which events are best for toddlers and preschoolers?
Tots Tales, Pop-Up Play, Wharf Weenies, and Spider Secrets Trail are all great choices, designed with early-years children in mind.
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What’s best for a pram-friendly day?
Morden Hall Park and Winkworth Arboretum trails are accessible and buggy-friendly. Tots Tales and Pop-Up Play are also ideal for families with prams.
From all of us at Fun & Play, we hope this round-up of Surrey family activities on w/c 6 October 2025 makes planning your week easier (and spookier!) 👻. If you visit any of these events, don’t forget to tag us on Instagram or send us a message. We love sharing local family adventures! 🌈
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