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Things to do in Surrey in October 2026

45 events are still to come in Surrey this month, from today to the end of October. 2 are free. The busiest stretch is 19 to 25 October, with 39 events on. Highlights include Fright Nights at Thorpe Park, Halloween Trail at Discovery Land, Priory Farm and We're Going on a Ghost Hunt family trail at Hatchlands Park. Each one is checked against the organiser's own website, and events drop off as they finish.

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19 to 25 October

  1. 5 Sept to 8 NovMoomins at Polesden LaceyPolesden Lacey, Great BookhamFree event; normal property admission applies.
  2. 8 Sept to 8 DecLittle Notes: 5-14mos Autumn Term PassYvonne Arnaud Theatre, River Room (top floor), GuildfordFrom £134
  3. 26 Sept to 1 NovPumpkin Event at Hobbledown EpsomHobbledown Epsom, EpsomFrom £16.50
  4. 2 Oct to 1 NovFright Nights at Thorpe ParkThorpe Park Resort, ChertseyFrom £39
  5. 3 Oct to 1 NovHalloween Trail at Discovery Land, Priory FarmDiscovery Land, Priory Farm Estate, South NutfieldFrom £9
  6. 3 Oct to 31 OctPumpkin Parade at Garson FarmGarson Farm, EsherEntry tickets are booked online; check prices on the Garsons ticketing site and select the Garson Farm branch.
  7. 10 Oct to 1 NovWe're Going on a Ghost Hunt family trail at Hatchlands ParkHatchlands Park, East ClandonFree after normal property admission. No booking needed.
  8. 14 Oct to 31 OctHalf-term hauntings at Guildford CastleGuildford Castle, GuildfordFrom £2.50
  9. 14 Oct to 31 OctSpooktacular Trail at Guildford MuseumGuildford Museum, GuildfordFree
  10. 17 Oct to 31 OctHalf-term woodland sessions at PainshillPainshill, CobhamFrom £4
  11. 17 Oct to 1 NovHalloween at Godstone FarmGodstone Farm, GodstoneFrom £9.95
  12. 17 Oct to 23 OctLittle Pumpkins Week at Bocketts FarmBocketts Farm, FetchamCheck admission prices on the Bocketts website. Pony rides £3 per person and tractor rides £2 per person.
  13. 17 Oct to 1 NovOctober half-term at Brooklands MuseumBrooklands Museum, WeybridgeFrom £10.70
  14. 17 Oct to 1 NovOctober half-term at Mercedes-Benz WorldMercedes-Benz World, WeybridgePumpkin trail £6 per person and spooky ceramics £6 each. Halloween colouring sheets are free.
  15. 17 Oct to 1 NovOctober half-term at RHS Garden Wisley: spooky plantsRHS Garden Wisley, WisleyGarden admission applies; free for RHS members and children under 5. Most activities are included. Zoolab sessions £5 per child and potion walks £3 per child, booked online.
  16. 17 Oct to 1 NovOctober half-term at the LightboxLightbox Gallery, WokingThe Art Cart is free. Some activities are included with a day pass. Pay What You Wish on Wednesdays, 10.30am to 12.30pm.
  17. 17 Oct to 31 OctPick your own pumpkins at Priory FarmPriory Farm Estate, South NutfieldFrom £6
  18. 17 Oct to 1 NovThe Great Polesden Mystery children's trailPolesden Lacey, Great BookhamFrom £3.50
  19. 18 Oct to 1 NovPumpkin spotter trail and Halloween house at Hatchlands ParkHatchlands Park, East ClandonFree trail sheet; normal property admission applies. No booking needed.
  20. 19 Oct to 30 OctHalloween at Denbies Wine EstateDenbies Wine Estate, DorkingCheck prices and book on the Denbies website.
  21. 19 OctThe bEAT - Dance Crazed Too - with special guests The Selecter and Rhoda DakarG Live, GuildfordSee website for prices
  22. 20 Oct to 28 OctHalf-term holiday clubs at Nower WoodNower Wood Educational Nature Reserve, LeatherheadCheck prices and book on the Surrey Wildlife Trust website.
  23. 20 Oct to 1 NovOctober half-term at Watts Gallery: monsters, magic and mischiefWatts Gallery Artists' Village, ComptonFree
  24. 20 OctOnline Talks: The Art of WallpaperWatts Gallery Artists' Village, ComptonSee website for prices
  25. 20 Oct to 24 OctThe Anastasia FileYvonne Arnaud Theatre Main House, GuildfordSee website for prices
  26. 20 OctThings I Took From The Dark As Told By Reece ShearsmithG Live, GuildfordSee website for prices
  27. 21 OctCelya AB: We Must Stop Meeting Like ThisG Live, GuildfordSee website for prices
  28. 21 Oct to 29 OctOctober half-term workshops at Farnham MaltingsFarnham Maltings, FarnhamEach workshop is priced and booked separately; check prices on the Farnham Maltings website.
  29. 22 OctCreative Make-Up: Special Effects 12-16yrsYvonne Arnaud Theatre River Room, GuildfordSee website for prices
  30. 23 OctCreative Make-Up: Special Effects 7-11yrsYvonne Arnaud Theatre River Room, GuildfordSee website for prices
  31. 23 OctSister QueensYvonne Arnaud Theatre Mill Studio, GuildfordSee website for prices
  32. 23 OctSusan Calman: Tall TalesG Live, GuildfordSee website for prices
  33. 24 Oct to 25 OctMini Fireworks Festival at Godstone FarmGodstone Farm, GodstoneFrom £13.95
  34. 24 OctRosalieYvonne Arnaud Theatre Mill Studio, GuildfordSee website for prices
  35. 24 OctThe Blindboy Podcast LiveG Live, GuildfordSee website for prices
  36. 24 Oct to 1 NovWizards and Witches Week at Bocketts FarmBocketts Farm, FetchamCheck admission prices on the Bocketts website. Face painting £7.50 per child, pony rides £3 and tractor rides £2 per person.
  37. 24 Oct to 31 OctWonderland Pumpkin Festival at Crockford Bridge FarmCrockford Bridge Farm, AddlestoneFrom £12
  38. 25 OctTracy Borman OBE: Tudors On TourYvonne Arnaud Theatre Main House, GuildfordSee website for prices
  39. 25 OctUshers UnpluggedYvonne Arnaud Theatre Mill Studio, GuildfordSee website for prices

26 to 31 October

  1. 26 OctBeginners' Magic Workshop: Become a magician in a day 6-9yrsYvonne Arnaud Theatre River Room, GuildfordSee website for prices
  2. 26 OctNigel HaversG Live, GuildfordSee website for prices
  3. 27 Oct to 29 OctHalloween holiday activities at Chertsey MuseumChertsey Museum, ChertseyFrom £4
  4. 28 Oct to 29 OctHalloween craft clubWatts Gallery Artists' Village, ComptonSee website for prices
  5. 31 OctHalloween Fireworks at Pine RidgePine Ridge Golf Club, FrimleyFrom £7
  6. 31 OctRipley BonfireRipley Green, RipleyThe event relies on donations from visitors. Car Park 1 on Newark Lane costs £5 per car.