pointing out moons, stars, and even planets.Maggie & Rose Hallowe’en funOctober 24, 26, 27Build a skeleton friend, carve, cook and stuff a pumpkin or decorate creepy cupcakes at one of these ghoulish Hallowe’en workshops at Maggie & Rose in South Kensington

delicious pumpkin shaped spooky cookie. Will your child be brave enough to ascend to Dorothy’s lair and experience her icy presence?For more fun family days out, see our pick of the best autumn activities in The South

sheep dog demonstrations and get involved in traditional crafts. Pumpkin Fun DayOctober 23A day of games and activities dedicated to that most warming of seasonal fare, the pumpkin. Have a go at carving your own lantern, learn pumpkin facts and feast

children’s authors and illustrators from both sides of the channel including Quentin Blake, Polly Dunbar and Kitty Crowther.  For more fun family days out see our pick of the best Hallowe'en happenings in London

Halloween MadnessOctober 26Children can get a head start on Hallowe'en this year by coming along to this spooky activity afternoon with pumpkin carving and trick-or-treat basket making sessions. Venture into the Witches Hovel to hear a spine

at Groomsport and join in with some traditional spooky fun including pony and trap rides, crafts, a creepy creatures display and local music. For more fun family days out, see our pick of the best autumn activities in Northern Ireland

symbol of the Iron Age.For more fun family days out, see our pick of the best autumn activities in Wales

With dazzling showers illuminating the sky and the aroma of smoky cinders mingling with hot chestnuts and toffee apples, Bonfire Night can be a wonderful evening out for your family. In order to ensure that much like Guy Fawkes, your well laid plans

NorthYork Maze Hallowe’en FestivalOctober 23–31Haunted tractor and trailer rides, witch’s grotto, pumpkin carving and spooky makeovers. Time: 10am–4.30pm. Cost: £8.95 (adults), £7.95 (children). Elvington Lane, York YO19 5LT. For details, see www