Halloween is just around the corner, and whilst it's easy to buy a pumpkin in the supermarket, it's great fun to pick your own! Pumpkin Picking is a great activity to do with the whole family, and there are lots of places around Wokingham where you can pick the perfect pumpkin!

Wokingham communities really love a Halloween event, and we look forward to the trails every year! We've pulled together our round up of all the best spooky goings on for Halloween locally! We’ve got trails, days out, forest frolics and so much more!

If you visit any of our spooky suggestions do tag us on social media as we love to see your adventures!

Pick your own pumpkins near Wokingham

Wasing Park - PYO Pumpkins and Woodland Trail

(AD/gifted) Back for October 2024, visit Wasing's Pick Your Own Pumpkin field & Woodland Trail. Running from 18th October to 31th October. At the heart of stunning Wasing Estate near Aldermaston lies a very special pumpkin patch. Visitors are invited to follow the enchanting decorated woodland trail through Wasing's stunning autumnal woodland then head for the pumpkin patch where a fairytale pumpkin carriage awaits and where you can choose your perfect pumpkin, nestled in our organic field left just as nature intended, to take home & carve. Afterwards enjoy tasty seasonal snacks and hot & cold drinks under our beautiful stretch tent.

• Woodland Trail

Follow a magical seasonal trail, designed for little legs, through the Estate's stunning autumnal woodland and encounter upon some special moments amongst the trees, with a children's activity to complete along the way.

• Pumpkin Patch 

The leafy pathways of the woodland trail lead to Wasing's pumpkin patch where a fairytale pumpkin carriage awaits. Collect a wheelbarrow - great fun for the little ones to take a ride in! - and find your perfect pumpkin match in Wasing's patch to take home and carve. We are proud to be an organic farm & our pumpkin field is just as nature intended. We don't use any harmful weedkillers and pesticides & invite you to have fun finding your pumpkin amongst the vines and plant life.

• Seasonal Snacks

Treat yourself to a tasty seasonal snack and keep warm with a delicious hot chocolate, all served under our beautiful stretch tent with stunning views.

• Outdoor Experience

Please wear wellies or boots and appropriate outdoor clothing as this experience takes place outdoors in woodland areas and fields.

Pre booking is required here.

Celebrate the season at Pumpkin Fest at Holme Grange Craft Village 

There’s something for everyone: 

• Crafts sessions through the day
• Village shopping plus exciting pop-up local businesses
• Be on the look out for some mischievous villains roaming the event!

A day full of fun, creativity, and community! Bring your friends and family for a festive day out — you won’t want to miss it! 

Copas Farm (Iver & Cookham)

Vouchers are £3.00 per person plus 25p admin, (adults and children aged 2 and over). This allows access to the pumpkin fields for photo opportunities to admire the spectacle of acres of beautiful pumpkins ( less as they are sold) and a 20 % discount off the price of pumpkins that you pick ( normally £1.20 per kg .. only 96p per kg with the online voucher) £2.00 per kg  for Squashes , these are the smaller more decorative “pumpkins”

The more you pick the more you save ! 

The maize maze ay Cookham will be open during pumpkin season, and you will be able to purchase tickets at the farm shop.  

No dogs allowed into the farm, with the exception of guide dogs.

More details on dates coming soon! 

Millets Farm, Oxfordshire

Millet Farm pumpkin field will be open again this Autumn, packed full of plump pumpkins to pick, spooky props to explore and plenty of fun for the whole family to enjoy. This year they've got some NEW optional extras to add-on to your pumpkin picking experience to enhance your day out!

Open for weekends only from 28th September, then daily from 19th – 31st October.

Our pumpkin field will feature Halloween themed props and photo opportunities, a hay bale stack for children to play on and a Halloween themed merchandise shop located in the pumpkin patch. The Millets Farm team will also be serving up some delicious themed refreshments for during your visit.

Optional Extras

Goody Bag

We’ll have your goody bag ready to pick up from the PYO admission hut, filled with Halloween themed goodies! £8.50 per bag.

Spooky Scarecrow Trail

Can you find all of the scarecrows hidden around the patch? Complete the trail and receive a prize at the end! £1 per entry.

Pumpkin Carving

On the 19th – 31st October, we will have pumpkin carving available. Held in a covered area, you will be provided with 1 medium size pumpkin (already washed and with the lid cut), a pumpkin carving kit to use and a tealight to pop inside your carved pumpkin. £8.99 per ticket.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at a ratio of 1:4 for this activity. An admission ticket to the pumpkin patch on the same date is required to access this.

Dates & Timings

28th – 29th September, 10am – 4pm.
Final entry 3pm. Online price: £1.50pp / Walk-in: £2pp
 5th – 6th October, 10am – 4pm.
 Final entry 3pm. Online price: £1.50pp / Walk-in: £2pp
 12th – 13th October, 10am – 5pm.
Final entry 4pm. Online price: £2pp / Walk-in: £2.50pp
 19th – 20th October, 9am – 5pm.
 Final entry 4pm. Online price: £2.50pp / Walk-in: £3.00pp
21st – 24th October, 10am – 5pm.
Final entry 4pm. Online price: £2pp / Walk-in: £2.50pp
 25th – 31st October, 9am – 5pm.
Final entry 4pm. Online price: £2.50pp / Walk-in: £3pp

20th October & 28th October: SEN Sessions

For more information click here. 

PUMPKIN FAIR

Dinton Pastures Country Park

• Stalls 
• Food & Drink
• Children's entertainment

Sunday 27th October 11am - 4pm

Free Entry - Usual parking charges apply.

Please see HERE for more information. 

Halloween Events

Spooky Adventure Golf at Golfplex 

((AD) A Ghastly, Ghoulish Ghost Hunt at GolfPlex this Halloween. Join GolfPlex this Halloween week as the ghosts and ghouls take over Bear Mountain Adventure Golf. It's going to be a fun, spooky experience for adults and children of all ages.

Running from Monday 24th to Monday 31st October. 

• Ghost hunt across the Jungle, Polar and Desert Adventure Golf courses
• How many ghastly, ghoulish ghosts can you find?!
• Free prize draw for all participants - win a sweet hamper, Toptracer Range experience and a family Adventure Golf ticket
• Draw taking place on Tuesday 1st November, with the winners contacted on the same day
• It's great fun for all ages

This event is likely to be very popular so pre-booking is essentials click here to book your tickets. Book online before the17th October for a 20% discount, just use code 'Spooky' at checkout. 

(AD) Halloween Costume Party at Bombay Story - more details coming soon

Pumpkin Painting at Henry Street Garden Centre a/w to see if this event is running this year. 

Cantley House Afternoon Tea

Looking for a great Halloween Activity or event for the kids this Half Term in or around Wokingham and Bracknell? Well we have the perfect 'treat' for you - our Halloween Afternoon Tea & Spooky Trail...available from Monday 28th October through to Friday 1st November 2024.

Feast on a spooktacular Halloween themed afternoon tea in the 17th century converted barn followed by a Halloween trail for all of the kids - an adventure filled with cryptic clues, creepy crawlies and spooky surprises at every turn. For those brave enough to reach the end a delicious reward awaits.

£28 per adult and £16 per child (including a gift for each child after the trail). 

To book call our reservations team on 01189 895100. Quote 'Halloween Afternoon Tea' at the time of booking.

Halloween Trails 

Pumpkin Trail - The Look Out

26th Oct - 3rd Nov

A fantastic family event taking place at The Lookout Discovery Centre, Bracknell this October Half Term. 

• Purchase a map for suggested donation of £3 from The Look Out Discovery Centre 
• Follow the c.2km trail around Swinley Forest 
• Find the letters that spell out a secret word
• Once completed, head back to The Look Out Discovery Centre to be rewarded with your treat. 

The trail is raising funds for First Days Charity. Please see Facebook Page for more information. 

Twyford Scarecrow Trail

28th October - Sat 2nd Nov

The Twyford Scarecrow Trail promises an enchanting journey through the village. Last year we had 60 scarecrows on display, and this year we’re expecting more. Each scarecrow is crafted by local residents, businesses and community groups, showcasing their creativity and imagination.

This event is perfect for families looking for engaging activities during the half-term break. Children will have the opportunity to discover these scarecrow creations, sparking their own creativity and imagination.

To ensure you don't miss any of the scarecrows, printed maps will be on sale for just £3 each at Grapevine Estate Agents (9am-5pm) and Ola Coffee Shop (8am-3pm) during the week of the event. These maps are the key to navigating the trail, allowing families to efficiently plan their route.

Binfield Scarecrow Trail 2024

21st - 29th October

Join the spectacular Binfield Scarecrow Trail in October half term. With many parks, coffee shops and pubs to enjoy it's the perfect day out for all to enjoy! Maps can be purchased from Foxes Den, Binfield Stores and Crema Coffee shop. For more information click here.

Spencer's Wood & Three Mile Cross Halloween Trail

27th October - 3rd Nov

Back for its fifth year this is set to be the best year yet! Follow the trail to find scarecrows and decorated houses this years theme is sports, occupations and hobbies. Information on where to get your maps coming soon. For more details click here.

We hope you have enjoyed reading our round up of these Halloween events in and around Wokingham.

If you are looking for family friendly walks, or places to feed the ducks in Wokingham, then visit our guides section for some useful articles.