What’s on for families in Surrey w/c 13 October 2025 🎃🍁

Halloween is now in full swing across Surrey! Pumpkin patches, spooky trails and magical shows are everywhere 👻 But that’s not all! This week also brings Diwali celebrations, food festivals, heritage steam days and even a pyjama-party family rave. From babies’ first music classes to big days out for the whole family, here’s your guide to what’s on for families in Surrey w/c 13 October 2025. 🌟

Weekend Highlights 🌟

Spooktacular Halloween Circus – Chessington Garden Centre
📅 11–12 Oct – Shows at 11:00am & 3:00pm
📍 Chessington | All ages
Thrilling acrobatics and spooky performances in a fun Halloween-themed circus.
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Big Fish Little Fish Pyjama Party Family Rave – Twickenham
📅 Sun 19 Oct – 2:00pm–4:00pm
📍 Twickenham | Ages 0–8
A family-friendly rave with DJs, lights, crafts and bubbles. PJs encouraged!
👉 Book tickets

London Bus Museum Transportfest – Brooklands Museum
📅 Sun 19 Oct – 10:00am–5:00pm
📍 Weybridge | All ages
Explore vintage buses, ride heritage vehicles and enjoy hands-on transport activities.
👉 More info

Big Days Out, Festivals & Family Events 🎉🍁

Diwali at Marble Hill
📅 Sat 18 Oct – 12:00pm–8:00pm
📍 Twickenham | All ages | 🆓 Free
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with live performances, food stalls and workshops.
👉 Event details

Surrey Hills Fire & Food Fair
📅 Sat 18 – Sun 19 Oct – 12:00pm–4:00pm
📍 Tongham | All ages
A celebration of food, fire cooking and local produce, with family activities throughout the day.
👉 More info

QIPCO British Champions Day – Ascot Racecourse
📅 Sat 18 Oct – Gates open 10:30am
📍 Ascot | All ages
A fun-packed family day with top-class racing, entertainment and kids’ zones.
👉 Plan your day

Weekend of Steam – Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway
📅 Sun 13 Oct – Multiple sessions from 10:20am–3:40pm
📍 Hampton | All ages
Ride vintage locomotives and explore railway history with hands-on exhibits.
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Spooky Trails, Pumpkins & Autumn Adventures 🎃🌰

Garsons Pumpkin Parade – Garsons Farm
📅 Until 31 Oct | Daily 9:00am–5:00pm
📍 Esher | All ages
Pick your pumpkins, explore the farm and enjoy a seasonal family photo spot.
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Halloween Trail – Kew Gardens
📅 17 Oct – 2 Nov | Evening sessions
📍 Kew | All ages
Step into an illuminated Halloween world with glowing sculptures and immersive installations.
👉 Book tickets

We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt – Claremont Landscape Garden
📅 Until 2 Nov | Daily 10:00am–5:00pm
📍 Esher | All ages
A playful, spooky adventure through the gardens with surprises around every corner.
👉 Plan your visit

Zog Trail – Kew Gardens
📅 18 Oct – 2 Nov | Daily 10:00am–3:30pm
📍 Kew | Ages 1–8
Follow Zog and friends on an interactive story trail through the gardens.
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The Squirrels Who Squabbled Trail – Winkworth Arboretum
📅 Until 2 Nov | Daily 10:00am–5:00pm
📍 Godalming | All ages
Discover this fun, story-based trail as autumn leaves fill the woodland.
👉 Visit details

Creative Play, Workshops & Special Sessions 👩‍🎨🎶

Iris + Birch Halloween Spooktacular – Forest School
📅 Fri 17 Oct – 9:45am–11:15am
📍 Cobham | Ages 1.5–4
A magical outdoor forest-school session with Halloween crafts and sensory play.
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Museum Monkeys – Chertsey Museum
📅 Fri 17 Oct – 9:45am–11:00am
📍 Chertsey | Ages 0–4
A museum-themed session with play, crafts and storytelling designed for toddlers.
👉 More info

Trails and Tales: The Oak Tree – Gatton Park
📅 Fri 17 Oct – 10:00am–11:30am
📍 Reigate | Ages 2–4
A story-led nature trail that ends with themed craft activities.
👉 Book tickets

Music, Play & SEND-Inclusive Fun 🎶🤗

Little Notes – Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
📅 Tue 14 Oct – 10:00am–10:40am
📍 Guildford | Ages 2.5–4.5
A joyful music class filled with rhythm, songs and movement.
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Pop-Up Play – Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
📅 Fri 17 Oct – 10:30am–12:00pm
📍 Guildford | Ages 2–4
An open, welcoming play space full of imaginative toys and creative activities.
👉 More info

All Aboard Club – Inclusive Train-Play Sessions
📅 Sun 19 Oct – 11:00am
📍 Woking | Ages 4+
A welcoming play environment specially designed for autistic and ADHD children.
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Storytelling, Theatre & Early-Years Adventures 📚✨

Tots Tales – West Horsley Place
📅 Wed 15 Oct – 10:00am (45 mins)
📍 West Horsley Place, Leatherhead | Ages 0–4
A warm and welcoming storytelling session with songs and crafts in a beautiful historic venue.
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Community Tales Storytelling & Craft – Morden Hall Park
📅 Sat 18 Oct – 10:00am & 11:30am (60 mins)
📍 Morden | Ages 3+
Listen to enchanting stories and make themed crafts surrounded by autumn gardens.
👉 More info

The Very Hungry Caterpillar – Dorking Halls
📅 Tue 14 – Wed 15 Oct | Times vary
📍 Dorking | Ages 1–7
A much-loved classic comes to life on stage with beautiful puppetry. An ideal first theatre trip for little ones.
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Final thoughts – What’s on for families in Surrey w/c 13 October 2025

From all of us at Fun & Play, we hope this guide to what’s on for families in Surrey w/c 13 October 2025 makes planning your week easy and exciting 🎃🍁. If you head to any of these events, tag us on Instagram or send us a message. We love sharing your family adventures! 🌈

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