Whether it is right on your doorstep or a short drive away, you should find something to help pass this time this October half term. There are free options as well as paid-for activities, at varying prices.
. Autumn trees
From autumn walks in the woods to fun--packed activities, we have lots ideas for you for October half-term. Picture: Kate Shemilt ks16001159-1 Photo: Kate Shemilt ks16001159-1
. Dogs Trust Shoreham
Dogs Trust Shoreham is hosting 90-minute free Hallowe'en workshops for children aged seven to 11 and their families, where they can learn how to be safe around dogs and how to show their canine companions they love them. The workshops will use ghoulish games and activities and must be booked in advance. Options include the Dogs Trust Shoreham rehoming centre on Monday, October 24, at 2.30pm. To book, email [email protected] Photo: Nancy Sticke / Pixabay
. Sompting Pumpkins
Sompting Pumpkins at Lychpole Farm will open this Saturday and right through half term to October 30, from 9.30am to 4pm each day. Photo: S Robards SR2110092
. Worthing Scarecrow Trail
Grab a flyer from I Love Candy in Worthing town centre and follow the Worthing Scarecrow Trail from Monday, October 24, to Monday, October 31. This free family festival offers prizes including a huge sweet hamper and a £50 Worthing gift card. Photo: Derek Martin DM1891195a
. Rustington Museum
Get crafty at Rustington Museum this half-term with free activities, making spooky items, from October 25 to 27, 10am to 1pm and 1.30pm to 3pm. Fancy dress welcome and no need to book, just turn up. Photo: Rustington Museum
. Coombes Amazing Maize Maze
Coombes Farm launched a maize maze last autumn. It covered six acres and was in the shape of a sheep. This year, there is a chequers maize, a bale maize for children and a smaller children’s maize maze. Entrance is from the fishing lakes at Passies Pond. Open October 22 to 30, 10am to 3.45pm, last entry 3pm. Book online £5 or £6 on the gate. Visit coombes.co.uk/maize-maze. Photo: Steve Robards SR1918899
. Splashpoint Leisure Centre
Funtime sessions are running every day at Splashpoint Leisure Centre during half term, including mats and floats for some sessions and the inflatable for others. Photo: Steve Robards SR2004271
. Littlehampton Museum
Anchors Aweigh! is Littlehampton Museum's way of celebrating Littlehampton’s maritime heritage, with a family-friendly boat making activity over October half-term, from Saturday, October 22, to Saturday, October 29. Visitors can build their own creations using Lego bricks and add them to the museum's seascape. This is a drop-in activity and everyone is welcome. Entry free. Photo: Littlehampton Museum
1. Dogs Trust Shoreham
Dogs Trust Shoreham is hosting 90-minute free Hallowe'en workshops for children aged seven to 11 and their families, where they can learn how to be safe around dogs and how to show their canine companions they love them. The workshops will use ghoulish games and activities and must be booked in advance. Options include the Dogs Trust Shoreham rehoming centre on Monday, October 24, at 2.30pm. To book, email [email protected] Photo: Nancy Sticke / Pixabay
2. Sompting Pumpkins
Sompting Pumpkins at Lychpole Farm will open this Saturday and right through half term to October 30, from 9.30am to 4pm each day. Photo: S Robards SR2110092
3. Worthing Scarecrow Trail
Grab a flyer from I Love Candy in Worthing town centre and follow the Worthing Scarecrow Trail from Monday, October 24, to Monday, October 31. This free family festival offers prizes including a huge sweet hamper and a £50 Worthing gift card. Photo: Derek Martin DM1891195a
4. Rustington Museum
Get crafty at Rustington Museum this half-term with free activities, making spooky items, from October 25 to 27, 10am to 1pm and 1.30pm to 3pm. Fancy dress welcome and no need to book, just turn up. Photo: Rustington Museum