From riding on a miniature railway, walking in the foot-steps of dinosaurs, exploring an underwater world, to designing a dragon at a castle or exploring a museum if the weather is bad, we have got you covered with these ideas and suggestions. And if you are counting the pennies at the moment, a number of the suggestions here area free.
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![Children can enjoy spooky fun following the Pumpkin Trail in the grounds of St Michael's Hospice, Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards, on Saturday October 22 from 10am - noon.
Discover the name of the witch's cat to be in with a chance of winning an award. Admission is £3.50 children and £1.50 adults, refreshments included.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjc3YTRhMDE2LWNjMWEtNGNmMi1hOTcyLTQwMWI3YWY5NDE5YzoyOTgxMmYyMC1mNDU5LTRkM2ItODg4MC01ODAxY2VmOTc4NzE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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Children can enjoy spooky fun following the Pumpkin Trail in the grounds of St Michael's Hospice, Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards, on Saturday October 22 from 10am - noon. Discover the name of the witch's cat to be in with a chance of winning an award. Admission is £3.50 children and £1.50 adults, refreshments included. Photo: supplied
![Hastings miniature railway will be running its popular steam trains from the boating lake on Hastings seafront to Rcok-a-Nore during half-term week.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjJlM2RjYjI2LWRjMzAtNGEwMi1iYTMxLWFiY2YxNjcwYmY0MjpiZmY3NDdjYy03NGQzLTQ5ZjgtODljYy01ZDBiZjMxMjc5MDc=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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Hastings miniature railway will be running its popular steam trains from the boating lake on Hastings seafront to Rcok-a-Nore during half-term week. Photo: supplied
![Children's Day is the highlight of the Hastings Storytelling Festival and takes place at The Stade , in Hastings Old Town on Sunday October 23 - a fabulous opportunity for families to enjoy top quality free puppet shows, storytelling, performances, workshops, and a fun parade.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjk5ZGRkMTRkLWZlNzAtNGVlYy1hMjZjLTg1NWJlMDJlM2JjODo3MDMxYWRlYi1kZDgzLTQ4ZDctYTk4Yy0wNDBmNDNkZmM0MDM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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Children's Day is the highlight of the Hastings Storytelling Festival and takes place at The Stade , in Hastings Old Town on Sunday October 23 - a fabulous opportunity for families to enjoy top quality free puppet shows, storytelling, performances, workshops, and a fun parade. Photo: supplied
![Hastings Adventure Golf on the seafront offers lots of fun and has three courses including a pirate themed course.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmY0MDQ0NTExLTkwYzQtNDNiNi05MjAyLTdjYzM4YzljNWRiNTo3ZDhiYjU4ZC01OTM0LTQ1NTAtOWQ2Ni1jYjE2OWRhY2FjOWQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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Hastings Adventure Golf on the seafront offers lots of fun and has three courses including a pirate themed course. Photo: supplied