Halloween

Halloween inspiration including crafts, activities and recipes to do at home plus Halloween What’s on Guides in Berkshire.

Halloween and October Half Term Trails in Berkshire

Halloween and October Half Term Trails in Berkshire

If you would like to pick your own pumpkin this blog post gives you information on where you can pick one. If you find this post useful makes sure you join the Berkshire Mummies mailing list and follow Berkshire Mummies on Facebook and Instagram. Also, share with friends and family who might find it useful. Featured Advertisement Pumpkins & Woodland Trail At Wasing Visit Wasing’s annual Pick Your Own Pumpkins & Woodland Trail Event, open on selected dates between 17th - 31st October 2025.Nestled in the Berkshire countryside near Aldermaston, visitors are invited to explore the estate’s magical woodland trail,…
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October Half Term and Halloween What’s On Guide in Berkshire

October Half Term and Halloween What’s On Guide in Berkshire

Advert Disclaimer - This blog post contains advertisement which are clearly labelled throughout. There is a lot going on this October Half Term and Halloween in Berkshire, hopefully you will find this What's on Guide 'October Half Term and Halloween What's on Guide in Berkshire' a useful resource during the busy school holiday. If you find this post useful make sure you join the Berkshire Mummies mailing list and follow Berkshire Mummies on Facebook and Instagram. Also, share with friends and family who might find it useful. What's On during October Half Term Changing of the Guard, Windsor. Click here for dates. Pumpkin Carving, Longacres,…
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October What’s On Guide in Berkshire

October What’s On Guide in Berkshire

There are many amazing events taking place in Berkshire throughout October. If you find this October What’s On Guide in Berkshire helpful make sure you sign up to the mailing list and follow Berkshire Mummies on Instagram and Facebook. This blog post is currently being updated. Featured Advertisements Looking for the perfect family day out? Under 18s go FREE at Ascot Racecourse on Saturday 18th October for QIPCO British Champions Day - the thrilling finale to the British Flat season. Enjoy seven top-class races, including five Group 1s, and explore the Family Zone full of FREE activities and the chance to meet top jockeys and a retired racehorse.…
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Pick Your Own Pumpkin

Pick Your Own Pumpkin

Pumpkin picking is becoming more and more popular each year. Here are some places in and near Berkshire and the surrounds where you can go and pick a pumpkin. If you have found this blog post useful make sure you join the mailing list, follow Berkshire Mummies on Facebook and Instagram and share with friends and family who might also find it useful. If you would like to have a go at some Halloween crafts click here. Featured Advertisements Pumpkins & Woodland Trail At Wasing Visit Wasing’s annual Pick Your Own Pumpkins & Woodland Trail Event, open on selected dates…
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Low-Cost October Half Term Activities in Berkshire

Low-Cost October Half Term Activities in Berkshire

Businesses marked with a * are businesses I have / am working with by being gifted tickets. If you are searching for some low-cost activities to do with your family this October Half Term then look no further! Berkshire Mummies has put together a list of activities available this October Half Term which are either FREE or cost under £5pp. Click here to view the Berkshire Mummies October and Halloween Half Term What's on Guide, where to go Pumpkin Picking and Firework Displays blog posts. If you find this post useful make sure you join the Berkshire Mummies mailing list and follow…
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Binfield Scarecrow Trail

Binfield Scarecrow Trail

We have visited Binfield Scarecrow Trail for a number of years now, the village always put in so much effort into their displays and they are a joy to see and bring many smiles - our children just love finding the scarecrows. We just love the community spirit this event brings and there is the annual Binfield Easter Egg Trail too.  If you found this blog post of interest make sure you sign up to the mailing list and follow Berkshire Mummies on Instagram and Facebook. The Scarecrow Trail normally takes about 2 hours to complete, I will admit we never do the whole trail,…
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Low-Noise Firework Displays

Low-Noise Firework Displays

Most people enjoy fireworks displays but not everyone likes the loud noises so Berkshire Mummies has put together a list of some of the Low-Noise firework displays in the area this year. Make sure you click here to discover what else is happening during half term and for Halloween. If you find this blog post useful don’t forget to join the Berkshire Mummies mailing list and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Low Bang Fireworks, Godstone Farm, Surrey. 28th and 29th October 2022, 5-7.30pm. Click here for more information. Henley Fireworks Night, Henley Showground, 29th October 2022. The UK’s Largest Low Noise Firework Display Choreographed to Music. Click here for more details.…
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Halloween Mini Sensory Tray

Halloween Mini Sensory Tray

Sensory trays are a great way to get your child using there fine motor skills and also using there imagination. This Halloween Mini Sensory Tray is a bit of seasonal fun. What do I need to make the sensory tray? A tray or box Recycled pots and containers (I used 3 that would fit inside the tray) Black Permanent Marker Pen (adults only) Split Red Lentils Children's tweezers and spoon How do I make the sensory tray? Sprinkle lentils so that they cover the bottom of the tray or box. Decorate your recycled pots for halloween using a the permanent…
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Halloween Cardboard Tubes

Halloween Cardboard Tubes

Halloween Cardboard Tubes allow you to make fun novelty decorations for the Halloween season. I had a go with my eldest at making a few which included a cat, pumpkin, vampire and monster. Read below to see how to make them.  What do I need to make the Halloween Cardboard Tubes? Cardboard tubes Child friendly paints - I used orange, black, green and purple. PVA Glue SellotapeBlack felt tip pen Googly eyesPipe cleaners (1 x green and 3 x black) 1 x orange pom pom A sheet of Black, white and purple card or paper How to make Halloween Cardboard Tubes Plan what you are going…
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Ghost and Bat Puppets

Ghost and Bat Puppets

Here is a step by step guide to making Ghost and Bat Puppets. The puppets are great for flying around, using the imagination and make a great halloween craft and decorations. What do I need to make Ghost and Bat Puppets? White and black card or thick paper Small round stickers Lolly sticks Black felt tip pen Sellotape How do I make the Ghost and Bat Puppets Draw the outline of different shaped ghosts on to a sheet of white card and bats onto black card (see picture for inspiration) Cut out the shapes. Add the features - for the…
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