🎃 South East England – Free Half-Term & Halloween Events 2025

Free and family-friendly ideas across Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire — plus the Isle of Wight and Channel Islands. Always check each link for final timings or any free-ticket requirements.

Kent

• Spooky Halloweekend (city-wide) — Canterbury
  Fri 31 Oct – Sun 2 Nov 2025
  BID-led city programme of Halloween fun across the centre; look out for family-friendly pop-ups and trails.
  Cost: FREE (city events; some venues may charge)
  Canterbury BID page
• Halloween in Canterbury – family ideas hub — Canterbury
  Half-term week
  Round-up page collecting free/low-cost workshops, trails and drop-ins for kids around the city.
  Cost: Mixed (many FREE)
  City guide
• October Half-Term in Kent – county listings — county-wide
  Sat 18 – Sun 27 Oct 2025
  County hub with trails, family days and seasonal fun; filter for free options.
  Cost: Mixed (many FREE)
  Visit Kent hub

Sussex (East & West)

• Halloween Trail at One Garden — Brighton (Stanmer Park)
  Fri 24 Oct – Mon 3 Nov 2025, 09:30–17:00
  Drop-in family trail; suggested donation for kids’ sheet; extra crafts during the week.
  Cost: FREE / donation
  Trail info
• Pumpkin Patch Trail at The Beacon — Eastbourne town centre
  Fri 17 Oct – Sun 2 Nov 2025
  Free trail maps from participating stores; family competitions and prizes.
  Cost: FREE
  Event post
• Sussex Halloween round-up (includes free options) — county-wide
  Throughout half-term
  Ideas page with ghost walks, trails and family activities; check listings for free items.
  Cost: Mixed (some FREE)
  Guide

Surrey

• Spooktacular Halloween Trail — Guildford Museum
  Sat 18 Oct – Sat 8 Nov 2025, 12:00–16:30
  Family trail through the museum spaces.
  Cost: FREE (donations welcome)
  Event page
• Monster Mayhem Halloween Trail — Church Walk, Caterham
  Half-term week
  Pick up a free trail sheet at the shopping centre; aimed at primary/junior ages.
  Cost: FREE
  Details
• West Surrey half-term trails (Box Hill & Hindhead) — National Trust sites
  Sat 26 Oct – Sun 3 Nov 2025
  Free family Halloween trails at Box Hill and Hindhead Commons (usual car park charges may apply).
  Cost: FREE trail (parking may apply)
  Listings

Hampshire

• Spooky Winch Word Hunt — Winchester city centre
  Sat 18 Oct – Sun 2 Nov 2025
  City-wide Halloween word hunt from Winchester BID; collect a free trail sheet and enter the prize draw.
  Cost: FREE (ticketed sheet download/collection)
  BID page · Visit Winchester listing

Berkshire

• Reading’s Creepy Creatures Halloween Trail — Reading town centre
  Sat 25 Oct – Sun 2 Nov 2025
  Find the cauldrons around the BID area and enter to win a prize — perfect family town trail.
  Cost: FREE
  What’s On Reading · Visit Reading trail

Buckinghamshire

• FREE Halloween Trail at Willen Lake — Milton Keynes
  Sat 26 Oct – Sun 2 Nov 2025, 10:00–16:00
  Under-1km circular trail with puzzles and jokes; collect sheets at the Watersports Centre.
  Cost: FREE (parking charges may apply)
  Parks Trust page · Willen Lake info

Oxfordshire

• Halloween in Oxfordshire – county ideas — various
  Half-term week
  Round-up of Halloween activities across the county; look for museum/library free days and community trails.
  Cost: Mixed (many FREE)
  Guide

Isle of Wight

• Isle of Wight Pearl – Free Halloween Activity Sheet — Brighstone
  Half-term week
  Pick up a free spooky activity sheet from the café; family-friendly and drop-in.
  Cost: FREE
  Visit Isle of Wight listing
• Islandwide Halloween ideas hub — various
  Throughout half-term
  Discover trails, parties and family evenings across the island (filter for free options).
  Cost: Mixed (some FREE)
  Island events guide

Channel Islands

• Souper Spooky Saturday — Guernsey (community garden)
  Late Oct 2025 (see listing)
  Family crafts, Halloween hunt and games; come in costume — community event with refreshments.
  Cost: FREE / donation
  Visit Guernsey event
• Half-term on Guernsey – family ideas — islandwide
  Half-term week
  Article with seasonal family activities; check listings for free crafts/discos/trails.
  Cost: Mixed (some FREE)
  Visit Guernsey ideas

Note: Some events use free timed tickets for capacity — book early if a reservation link is offered. All listings above are free to attend, free-ticketed, or clearly marked when general venue admission applies.