What's On in Sussex

Monkey Puzzle trail at Bateman’s

Venue: Bateman's

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

As you explore the house and garden, you’ll step into the world of Monkey Puzzle, meeting friendly jungle characters and taking on interactive games and challenges along the way, from hook a bat and...

Monkey Puzzle trail at Bateman's

Venue: Bateman's

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

As you explore the house and garden, you’ll step into the world of Monkey Puzzle, meeting friendly jungle characters and taking on interactive games and challenges along the way, from hook a bat and...

Halloween adventures at Paradise Park

Venue: Paradise Park

Website: www.paradisepark.co.uk

Explore Gristle Grotlin’s Creepy Creatures Discovery Trail, meet Barry the Burping Bog Monster, Squealbert the Sky Pig, Naughty Newhaven Gnomes and Franken-Crackers the Parrot at the Undead Disco. Discover...

October Half Term Halloween Trail: We're Going on a Ghost Hunt

Venue: Chartwell

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Follow the ghost-filled trail through the garden and into the woodland. Along the way, discover eight spooky stops packed with fun games, activities and playful challenges. A perfect Halloween outing for...

PYO Pumpkins

Venue: Sharnfold Farm

Website: www.thefamilyparksgroup.co.uk/pyo-pumpkins-2

Head to the PYO Pumpkin Patch on selected weekends from 3–18 October, where hundreds of pumpkins, seasonal displays and picture-perfect photo spots await. Entry is just £7.45 per person when booked...

Halloween half-term at 1066 Battle of Hastings

Venue: 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield

Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk

Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield this half-term. There'll be interactive storytelling, spooky games and devilish disco fun, as...

Burgess Hill Girls Open Events

Venue: Keymer Road, Burgess Hill

Website: www.burgesshillgirls.com

Friday mornings are dedicated to meeting prospective new students and their families to ensure you have the best possible experience so you leave your visit feeling you have all the right information to...

Clip'n Climb Crawley

Venue: 6 Forest Park Way, Pease Pottage, Crawley,

Website: www.crawley.clipnclimb.co.uk

This Christmas, make magical memories at Clip ’n Climb Crawley. The indoor climbing centre will be all dressed up for the festive season, offering a fun, safe and exciting adventure for all ages. Host...

Crazy Fun at Hastings Adventure Golf

Venue: Hastings Adventure Golf

Website: www.hastingsadventuregolf.com

Home to the World Crazy Golf Championships, Hastings Adventure Golf boasts three imaginatively designed 18-hole courses - Pirate, Adventure and Crazy. They have delicious fish and chips, homemade gelato,...

Daily Tour

Venue: Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare

Website: www.raystede.org

Hear more about the lives of furry and feathered friends and have the opportunity to enjoy this beautiful and tranquil animal sanctuary. All you need to do is book a free visitor ticket. When you arrive,...

Hove Park Junior Parkrun

Venue: Hove Park

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/hovepark-juniors

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) every Sunday at 9am. Free to join but register before you first go along.

I Spy Trail

Venue: Chichester Cathedral

Website: www.chichestercathedral.org.uk

Take the family to Chichester Cathedral for the new I Spy Tail with Wilfrid the Seal. With three fun levels of challenge, children and adults can explore the Cathedral together, spotting everything from...

Incredible Journeys Into Space This Autumn

Venue: South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre

Website: www.southdowns.org.uk

Sit back and relax. Get lost in the stunning fulldome images and breathtaking videos whilst the highly experienced and enthusiastic lecturers take you on a mind-blowing journey through space.The Planetarium...

Kids go half price on i360

Venue: Brighton i360

Website: www.brightoni360.co.uk/events

Brighton i360 is a brilliant family day out for every half term. Enjoy stunning views across the city and coastline with kids going half price. Perfect for a quick local activity or a highlight of a seaside...

Out of Bounds Birthday Parties

Venue: Golfers Ln, Angmering

Website: www.out-of-bounds.co.uk

Out Of Bounds offers action-packed birthday and celebration parties featuring activities like laser tag, adventure golf, soft play and more. From thrilling outdoor challenges to indoor classics like Bowling...

Reindeer Run

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.stch.org.uk/reindeer-run

Take part in St Catherine’s Hospice Reindeer Run by choosing your own date, time and location, raise vital funds and enjoy a fun-filled run with friends. Every participant receives reindeer antlers and...

Call of the Woods - Home Ed Forest School

Venue: Wilderness Wood

Website: www.wildernesswood.org

New weekly Forest School Sessions with Michelle and Rozita. Head into the woods to make camp ready for a day of play, bushcraft, fire lighting, craft and exploration. Forming friendships, building resilience...

Diwali at Bateman's

Venue: Bateman's

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Everyone is welcome to come together at Bateman’s in East Sussex to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhists. Discover beautiful Indian objects,...

Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape

Venue: Pavilion Theatre

Website: https://wtm.uk

Meet Toto. She might look like an ordinary cat, but she’s no ordinary feline. Almost completely blind, Toto has incredible ninja skills, a big heart, and a nose for adventure. By day, she naps like any...

Aldingbourne Park Farm Pumpkin Patch

Venue: Halnaker Barn Lane

Address: Chichester

Website: www.facebook.com/p/Aldingbourne-Park-Farm-Pumpkins-61565106751035

Includes pick your own pumpkins, tractor rides, maize maze and a straw bale play area plus food and drink. Also 17, 18, 24, 25 and 26-31 Oct. 23rd October will be a quieter day, perfect for toddlers,...

Battle of Hastings at Battle Abbey

Venue: 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield

Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk

Be entertained by Battle’s Jester, hear the tale of the Bayeux Tapestry performed and enjoy traditional music as you explore. Young knights can test their skills at sword school and join in with their...

Live Mad Scientist Show

Venue: Sheffield Park

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Get ready for a wild, wacky science-filled adventure! This is a free event, but there are limited spots, only one adult per family, if sessions are busy. There will be seats for parents and floor space...

Spell Quest at Bodiam Castle

Venue: Bodiam Castle

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Young sorcerers are wanted to take part in a magical quest to discover enchanting games and ancient spells. Embark on the immersive family-friendly trail, filled with magic and mystery. Join Bodiam as...

We're Going on a Ghost Hunt this Halloween at Nymans

Venue: Nymans

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Based on the bestselling children’s books, this Halloween the bunnies are setting off on an adventure to find the ghosts hidden around Nymans with heaps of exciting things to see and do along the way....

The Animal Guyz: Amazing Animals

Venue: The Hawth

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

A show dedicated to and celebrating all creatures great and small. The only show around that you get to see life-sized crocodiles, sloths, reindeer, penguins, orangutans and maybe even a spraying skunk...

Carols in the Park

Venue: Hotham Park Bandstand

Website: www.bognorregis.gov.uk

The Bognor Regis Concert Band will perform all your favourite Christmas classics from the bandstand, joined by the RAFA Choir. Grab a song sheet and sing along. 5-7pm.

Imperial Classical Ballet: Swan Lake

Venue: The Hawth

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Following the success of previous tours, Imperial Classical Ballet® proudly returns with a breathtaking new season of Swan Lake. From the haunting beauty of the lakeside scenes to the electrifying Black...

Giants of Steam

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Following the success of previous Giants of Steam events — which have seen some of the country’s most famous heavy express engines working intensive services across the line — the 2026 gala promises...

K-POP Dance Heroes

Venue: White Rock Theatre

Website: www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk

Sing and dance along with the K-POP Dance Heroes as they take you on a musical adventure through the biggest K-Pop hits of all time. Featuring songs from the Netflix film K-Pop Demon Hunters, including...

Alice In Wonderland

Venue: The Hawth

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

The Let’s All Dance Ballet Company returns with this fabulous family favourite. Stunning dancing, much-loved characters and super costumes bring the famous tale to life. Join Alice as she enters the...

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Venue: Komedia

Website: www.komedia.co.uk

Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children (aged 6+) and their families… but without...

Green Woodworking for Adults and Families

Venue: Wilderness Wood

Website: www.wildernesswood.org

Whittle a spoon, make a bird box - the only limit is your imagination! Suitable for adults and accompanied children. These small group, outdoor workshops offer the opportunity to experience the joy of...

Halloween at Leonardslee: The Potion Master’s Quest

Venue: Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens

Website: www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk

A mysterious quest begins in the gardens this October and throughout half-term. Young alchemists are invited to collect their Alchemist's Activity Book before setting off on a self-led journey through...

The Owl Who Stole Halloween

Venue: Borde Hill

Website: www.bordehill.co.uk

Mischievous owl Morticus Moonfeather is casting magical spells on the scarecrows, turning their Halloween preparations into hilarious chaos. Follow the trail through the Garden, meet the enchanted scarecrows,...

Autumn Industrial Trains

Venue: Amberley Museum

Website: www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Bring your family, friends, and cameras for an exciting day of industrial railways in the picturesque setting of Amberley Museum. Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into the history and charm of these...

Halloween Spooktacular: A Fangtastic Family Show!

Venue: Assembly Hall Theatre

Website: www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

This Halloween, get ready for a spine-tingling adventure packed with hilarious comedy. Featuring impressive Ultra Violet puppetry, chart-topping Halloween hits, and tons of audience participation, Halloween...

Sundae Club

Venue: Komedia

Website: www.komedia.co.uk

Over three fabulous hours of creative fun for kids aged 2–8. Book to see a wonderful children’s theatre show, enjoy a creative craft workshop by Saj from Pull and Pin and finish off the afternoon...

Annie

Venue: The Hawth

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Set in 1930s New York, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she's chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire,...

The Ghost Train

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

The Ghost Train is back! Bigger and better than ever, with all-new story and ghosts! After a sell-out first year, and as the first of its kind in the UK on a steam heritage railway, the Ghost Train returns...

Axel Scheffler: Gruffalo Stories with Gruffalo Granny

Venue: White Rock Theatre

Website: www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk

Patron of Hastings Storytelling Festival, Axel Scheffler returns to the White Rock Theatre with a special family event celebrating the world of The Gruffalo. Axel will read The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo’s...

Big Telescopes for Small Astronomers

Venue: The Observatory Science Centre

Website: www.the-observatory.org

Gather family and friends for an evening of discovery and space exploration. These events are suitable for all ages – with a family friendly atmosphere and plenty of fun to be had! The team will show...

Littlehampton Bonfire Night 2026

Venue: Littlehampton Promenade/East Green

Website: www.visitlittlehampton.co.uk

The event will feature a War Memorial Service which will take place at the Cenataph to kick the bonfire celebrtions off followed by a massive Torchlight Procession through the town featuring Marching Bands,...

Sharnfold Spooktacular

Venue: Sharnfold Farm

Website: https://thefamilyparksgroup.co.uk/days-out/sharnfold-farm/#events

Follow the Halloween Woodland Trail as you wind your way beneath the trees, uncovering surprises around every corner. Keep an eye out for mischievous characters, magical scenes and hidden surprises as...

SHELF: The Kids Show 2

Venue: Brighton Dome

Website: www.brightondome.org

Fresh from their first award winning family friendly sketch show, Rachel and Ruby are back. It's double the funny, double the silly, double the sketch and it's fun for children, their adults, and any ghosts...

Space Explorers

Venue: De La Warr Pavilion

Website: www.dlwp.com

The Science Museum, in association with the UK Space Agency, has teamed up with Mark Thompson Productions (the creators behind Ministry of Science Live!) to launch a fun-filled theatrical adventure that...

All Star Wrestling

Venue: Assembly Hall Theatre

Website: www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

Witness the very best high flying, over the top, hard hitting BIG TIME wrestling mayhem that the entire family will be talking about for weeks! Whether it's one on one, two on two or everyman for himself...

Create and Grow Spooky Half Term

Venue: Squires Garden Centre, Crawley

Website: www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Paint a ceramic tealight holder in the shape of a creepy character, haunted house or terrifying tree, yours to take home with a complimentary battery-operated LED tealight, advance booking essential. There...

Creation Station

Venue: Chichester Festival Theatre

Website: www.cft.org.uk

Creation Station return with fun sessions to help children explore, discover, develop and unleash the unique wonder within. Whether you have a three -year-old daughter and a nine-year-old son, or a five...

Halloween Activities

Venue: Borde Hill

Website: www.bordehill.co.uk

Throughout half term, there’s a bewitching array of Halloween activities at Borde Hill. Taking place inside the Garden Marquee, these events come with additional charges. Don’t miss out – spaces...

Halloween Half Term Fun at the Fort!

Venue: Newhaven Fort

Website: www.newhavenfort.org.uk

From 26–31 Oct there will be Witch-themed crafts, ghostly Fort tunnels to explore, a family ghost hunt in the evening plus the ever-popular ‘Reptylers’ with their creepy crawlies, spiders and slithering...

Ghost Stories with The Bard Dawn

Venue: Weald and Downland Living Museum

Website: www.wealddown.co.uk

Gather round the fire and get ready to be told a ghostly tale or two if you are feeling brave enough! 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm. Also 29 October.

Make a Medieval Plague Potion

Venue: Weald and Downland Living Museum

Website: www.wealddown.co.uk

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of Medieval medicine to make a protective potion. This hands-on activity offers a gruesome insight into how people in the past may have tried to fight...

Not Now, Bernard

Venue: Chichester Festival Theatre

Website: www.cft.org.uk

A wildly funny, physical theatre adaptation of David McKee’s much-loved picture book, bursting with chaos, live music made from instruments and household objects, and an ENORMOUS purple monster. With...

Spooky Craft Activities

Venue: Weald and Downland Living Museum

Website: www.wealddown.co.uk

Get creative with Halloween-inspired crafts and make a spooky keepsake to take home. 10am-3.30pm.

The Ultimate Bubble Show

Venue: White Rock Theatre

Website: www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk

Ray Bubbles, International Bubbleologist and World Record Holder, is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble! Prepare to be amazed as Ray creates a volcano...

Characters from History

Venue: Arundel Castle

Website: www.arundelcastle.org

An opportunity to meet characters from the Castle’s history, with a focus on the 12th Century, and in particular the first two sieges at the Castle. Meet a Crusader, Knight, Archer and The Master Falconer....

Comics Workshop

Venue: Comics Workshop

Website: www.wildernesswood.org

Does your child love reading and drawing comics? Go along to learn visual storytelling, pick up tips and tricks and make your very own comic! Led by BAFTA-Winning Animator/illustrator (and member of the...

Girl Pop Live

Venue: White Rock Theatre

Website: www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk

Watch the girls delight the audience in this incredible concert with a huge pop party to finish the show. Girl Pop Live creates unforgettable memories for children and families. This show is the Ultimate...

Spooky Victorian School

Venue: Weald and Downland Living Museum

Website: www.wealddown.co.uk

Meet a frightfully strict Victorian school teacher who will teach you the art of spooky paper sculpting to create an origami bat.10.30am – 12.30pm and 1.30–3.30pm

Your Toys

Venue: Brighton Dome Studio Theatre 

Website: https://brightondome.org/whats-on/L05-your-toys/

See your very own toys come to life as the stars of the show through Lewes-based Slot Machine Theatre's extraordinary puppetry skills. Perfect for children aged 4–9, this heart-warming story about new...

Your Toys

Venue: Brighton Dome

Website: www.brightondome.org

Packed with music, belly laughs and plenty of surprises, Your Toys is a heart-warming story about new friends pulling together. Created in workshops with children, the show brims with their brilliant,...

Your Toys

Venue: Brighton Dome Studio Theatre

Website: https://brightondome.org/whats-on/L05-your-toys/

This October half term, see your very own toys come to life as the stars of the show through Lewes-based Slot Machine Theatre's extraordinary puppetry skills. Perfect for children aged 4–9, this...

Family Spooky Silent Disco

Venue: Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens

Website: www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk

Get ready for a Halloween celebration the whole family will love! Join Leonardslee for their Family Spooky Silent Disco, where spooky tunes, glowing headphones and Halloween fun come together for an unforgettable...

Kids Workshop: Autumn Crafts

Venue: Worthing Museum and Art Gallery

Website: www.wtm.uk

Celebrate the colours of the season in this fun autumn-inspired craft workshop for children. Using leaves, pine cones, twigs and other natural materials, young makers will create a range of colourful seasonal...

Rude Science Live

Venue: White Rock Theatre

Website: www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk

On the surface it’s a riot of disgusting experiments built to delight young audiences but under the bonnet it’s a brilliantly-constructed curriculum-driven adventure designed to inspire Britain’s...

Fontwell Park Fireworks

Venue: Fontwell Park

Website: www.fontwellpark.co.uk

It’s a family-friendly evening packed with funfair rides, delicious food and drinks and a fire display artist, all leading up to a jaw-dropping fireworks finale over the racecourse. There's plenty to...

Halloween Laser Show

Venue: Bognor Regis Seafront

Website: www.bognorregis.gov.uk

Prepare for a spectacular evening on Bognor Regis Seafront, with a Halloween-themed laser show choreographed to music. Shows every 20 minutes. 6–8.30pm.

Halloween: All Hallow’s Eve

Venue: Weald and Downland Living Museum

Website: www.wealddown.co.uk

Meet spooky characters, create magical makes, and have plenty of hands-on haunted fun. Plagues and Potions is the perfect autumn adventure for curious minds, little explorers and budding witches and wizards...

The Littlest Yak

Venue: Connaught Theatre

Website: www.wtm.uk

This musical adaptation of the award-winning children’s book by Lu Fraser and Kate Hindley will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance...

Private Peaceful

Venue: Connaught Theatre

Website: www.wtm.uk

From Michael Morpurgo comes the unforgettable story of Tommo Peaceful. On the eve of battle, Tommo looks back over the events that shaped his life: the warmth of family, the innocence of first love, and...

Uckfield Art Group's Autumn Exhibition

Time: 10am - 4pm

Venue: Luxford Centre, Library Way, Uckfield, East Sussex

Take the whole family to Uckfield Art Group's Autumn Exhibition on 14th November. Amazing Art at affordable prices including Cards and Crafts. Theme Section is Trees and Woodland and the Children’s...

Home Educators’ Day

Venue: Amberley Museum

Website: www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Enjoy a day exploring Amberley Museum, with drop-in activities and experiences specially for home-educating families.£10 per person (child 4-18, adults maximum 2 per child). These activities and prices...

SteamLights

Venue: Sheffield Park

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com/special/steamlights

SteamLights is back once again for 2026 and tickets are now available to purchase online. As the train slowly chugs along, the illuminated lineside displays are set against the winter countryside, while...

Santa Specials

Venue: Sheffield Park

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Begin your journey at Sheffield Park, where the sights, sounds, and scents of the festive season welcome you aboard a beautifully restored steam train. On arrival at Horsted Keynes, step into a traditional...

The Big Switch-On

Venue: Town Centre, Bognor Regis

Website: www.bognorregis.gov.uk

Enjoy the annual switching-on of the Christmas illuminations, with live music, a Christmas market and plenty of surprises. Market from 12pm, lights on at 6pm.

Aladdin

Venue: The Hawth

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Get ready to fly into a world of laughter, sparkle and panto magic as Aladdin lands at The Hawth Crawley this Christmas. Expect side-splitting comedy, dazzling costumes, sensational scenery, spectacular...

Snow White

Venue: White Rock Theatre

Website: www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk

This Christmas, a wickedly fun fairy tale comes to Hastings! Snow White is the White Rock Theatre’s spectacular festive pantomime starring EastEnders favourite Shona McGarty as Snow White and X Factor...

Aladdin

Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole

Website: www.brightonfamilypanto.com

Take a magic-carpet ride with Aladdin on his thrilling adventure as he battles the wicked Abanazar, discovers the secrets of the enchanted lamp, and tries to win the heart of Princess Jasmine. Polish your...