Halloween Half Term activities in Dorking for families and children
26 October - 3 November

Explore Dorking’s family-friendly Halloween activities with our guide for the upcoming week!

All Week:

  • Dorkers Spooktacular Halloween Hunt
    📅 26th Oct – 4th Nov
    🕒 Times vary
    🧭 Hunt for spooky surprises across Dorking!
  • Spooky Halloween Train Ride at Denbies
    📅 28th Oct – 1st Nov
    ⏰ 10:00am, 11:00am, & 12:00pm
    🚂 Enjoy a Halloween-themed train ride at Denbies Wine Estate.
  • The Tiger Came To Tea at Polesden Lacey
    📅 28th Oct – 3rd Nov
    🕒 10:00am – 3:30pm
    🐅 Join this themed event inspired by a classic children’s story.
  • Twinkleton Art Competition
    🎨 Pick up coasters at South Street Framing Gallery
    🎟 Submit your designs to enter.

Monday, 28th October:

  • Paradox Parlours’ Mouse’s Haunted House Trail at Denbies
    🕒 10:00am
    🐭 A family-friendly haunted house experience.
  • Booktrust Storytime at The Dorking Library
    📖 10:30am
    Engage with enchanting stories for children.
  • Strawberry Studios Blue Plaque Unveiling with the Dorking Museum
    🔵 11:00am
    Unveil a new blue plaque marking this local landmark.
  • Family Fun Swim at Dorking Sports Centre
    🏊‍♀️ 12:30am – 2:30pm
    Splash around in this family-friendly swim session.

Tuesday, 29th October:

  • Toddler World at Dorking Sports Centre
    👶🏻 9:30am – 12:30pm
    A fun space for little ones to explore.
  • Family Fun Swim at Dorking Sports Centre
    🏊🏼 8:00am – 9:00am, 12:30pm – 3:30pm, 6:15pm – 7:00pm
    More family swimming fun!

Wednesday, 30th October:

  • Free Parking in Dorking
    🅿️ 8:00am – 6:00pm
    Enjoy a day in town without parking fees!
  • Rhymetime at The Dorking Library
    🎶 10:30am
    Join this interactive session of rhymes and songs.
  • Hello Dorking Creepy Craft Caper at Theodore & Sephones Sweet Shop
    💀 11:00am – 3:00pm
    Get crafty with Halloween-themed activities.
  • Creepy Critters Halloween Workshop at Denbies
    🕷️ 9:30am – 11:45am
    Meet and learn about spooky critters!
  • Family Fun Swim at Dorking Sports Centre
    🏊‍♂️ 12:30am – 3:30pm
    Family swim with inflatables.
  • Storytime at The Dorking Library
    📚 2:00pm
    Halloween-themed storytelling for kids.

Thursday, 31st October:

  • Toddler World at Dorking Sports Centre
    👶🏻 9:30am – 12:30pm
    Toddler-friendly activities.
  • Spooky Halloween Fancy Dress Disco at Denbies
    🧟‍♀️ 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm
    Dress up and dance at this Halloween disco.
  • Rhymetime at The Dorking Library
    🎵 2:00pm
    Rhymes and songs for children.
  • Halloween Disco at Harts at The Courtyard
    🎃 2:30pm – 3:30pm
    Dance and enjoy Halloween treats.
  • Inflatable Fun Swim at Dorking Sports Centre
    🤸‍♀️ 2:00pm – 3:00pm, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
    More swimming with fun inflatables.
  • Ghost Walk with Dorking Museum
    👻 7:30pm
    Take a spine-chilling walk and learn about Dorking’s haunted history.

Share Your Experiences:
Don’t forget to share your spooky adventures on social media and tag @hellodorking or email info@hellodorking.com with details of your upcoming events.