 Wicked duo flying in for Halloween Fun Day
Kickstart the spooky season and half-term with the Halloween Fun Day at California Country Park in Finchampstead on Tuesday 28 October, from 10am to 3pm. This free event is hosted by JL Events.
The Wicked duo will be flying in for some amazing performances between 12 noon and 2pm. You can also meet and have your photo taken with them during this time.
Don’t forget to dress up and come along in your best Halloween outfit as there’s a costume competition too. The day features:
- Performances by the Wicked duo and meet and greet (12 noon and 2pm)
- Pumpkin hunt
- Craft stalls
- Children's rides
- Food and drink, including a barbecue
- Face painting
- Costume competition and more
- All the usual fun of California Country Park
 Fancy dress prizes to be won at Pumpkin Fair
Are you ready to have some Autumnal fun? JL Events are hosting a Pumpkin Fair on Sunday 26 October from 10.30am to 3.30pm at Dinton Pastures Country Park in Hurst.
Children can come in their best fancy dress and take part in a costume parade with prizes handed out by Jack Pumpkin. This great day features:
- A costume parade
- Seasonal activities
- The pumpkin witch stilt
- Autumn photo opportunities
- Food and drink stalls
- Craft stalls
- Rides
- Bungee trampolines
- Soft play centre
- Games
Entry is £1 per adult. Children under 16 years old are free. No booking required. Dogs are welcome, if kept on leads.
Please note, this is not a pumpkin patch event - although there may be some pumpkins to purchase.
 Carve your own pumpkin and have supper with us
This half-term, treat your children to a delicious Pumpkin Tea and carve your very own pumpkin together, with a prize for the best design.
The event takes place on Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 October, from 3pm to 5pm, at The Coffee House at Dinton Pastures.
Suitable for children aged three to 12 years old. Every child must be accompanied by an adult.Here’s what you can expect:
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Pumpkin Tea - fish finger and chips, sausage and chips or chicken nuggets and chips (vegetarian option available), with jelly for dessert
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Warm drink - with a pumpkin cookie
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Activity - carve your own pumpkin (supplied by us) with a competition prize for the best pumpkin! Children will need to be supervised by parent or guardian during this activity
Tickets cost £15. Limited spots are available, so book your place today on the Dinton Pastures website.
 Decorate spookily delicious biscuits
Put your artistic talents to good use and decorate some spooky biscuits at our Halloween Biscuit Decorating event.
The event takes place on Wednesday 29 October from 5pm to 7pm at The Dinton Activity Centre, run in partnership with local supplier BEEscuiteer. Tickets cost:
- £15 per child (age eight to 12 years old)
- £25 per adult
A child ticket must be purchase with an accompanying adult ticket. All children, including aged 13 years and above, must be accompanied by an adult.
A selection of soft drinks will be provided on the evening. An adult ticket includes eight biscuits to decorate. A child’s ticket includes four biscuits to decorate.
Limited places available, so book your place today on the Dinton Pastures website.
 Get tickets to eco-friendly alternative to firework show
Dinton Pastures Country Park hosts its first-ever Laser Light Show on Sunday 2 November at 7pm. The evening of entertainment features:
- Laser light show
- Glowing stilt walker
- Thrilling fire shows by Twisted Bliss Entertainment
- Children's rides
- Bungee trampolines
- Light-up toys and games
- Barbecue by JL Butchers
- Drinks by The Rollin' Inn Bar
Tickets start from £5.95 and can be bought on the Dinton Pastures website. Gates open at 4.30pm and the Laser Light Show will start at 7pm.
There is an option to pre-book a discounted car parking ticket at £5 per car, which grants you access from 4pm to 9pm.
 Take part in Glow Walk to support local charities
First Day's Children's Charity's Glow Walk returns to Dinton Pastures in November.
The event has been re-imagined the event to bring the atmosphere closer, making every step sparkle and glow from 5pm to 9pm on Saturday 22 November.
The evening will include:
- Woodland shelter with live music
- Bigger and better BBQ & Bar to relax and enjoy the atmosphere
- Marshmallows and hot chocolate by the lake
- Glowing paddleboarders
- Woodland Wonderland with real-life fairies performing your favourite songs
Wander through a trail of packed with stunning light features and see if you can find the magical festive island.
Tickets on sale now, from £20 for adults, £15 for children or £63 for families (two adults, two children).
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