Pumpkin Picking and Halloween Events near Reading
Halloween is just around the corner, and whilst it's easy to buy a pumpkin in the supermarket, it's great fun to pick your own! Pumpkin Picking is a great activity to do with the whole family, and there are lots of places around Reading where you can pick the perfect pumpkin!
Reading communities really love a Halloween event, and we look forward to the trails every year! We've pulled together our round up of all the best spooky goings on for Halloween locally! We’ve got trails, days out, forest frolics and so much more!
If you visit any of our spooky suggestions do tag us on social media as we love to see your adventures!
Pumpkin Picking and Halloween Events near Reading
Wasing Park - PYO Pumpkins and Woodland Trail
(AD/gifted) Back for October 2026, visit Wasing's Pick Your Own Pumpkin field & Woodland Trail. Running between 16th - 18th & 23rd - 31st October. At the heart of stunning Wasing Estate near Aldermaston lies a very special pumpkin patch. Visitors are invited to follow the enchanting decorated woodland trail through Wasing's stunning autumnal woodland then head for the pumpkin patch where a fairytale pumpkin carriage awaits and where you can choose your perfect pumpkin, nestled in our organic field left just as nature intended, to take home & carve. Afterwards enjoy tasty seasonal snacks and hot & cold drinks under our beautiful stretch tent.
Woodland Trail
Follow a magical seasonal trail, designed for little legs, through the Estate's stunning autumnal woodland and encounter upon some special moments amongst the trees, with a children's activity to complete along the way.
Pumpkin Patch
The leafy pathways of the woodland trail lead to Wasing's pumpkin patch where a fairytale pumpkin carriage awaits. Collect a wheelbarrow - great fun for the little ones to take a ride in! - and find your perfect pumpkin match in Wasing's patch to take home and carve. We are proud to be an organic farm & our pumpkin field is just as nature intended. We don't use any harmful weedkillers and pesticides & invite you to have fun finding your pumpkin amongst the vines and plant life.
Seasonal Snacks
Treat yourself to a tasty seasonal snack and keep warm with a delicious hot chocolate, all served under our beautiful stretch tent with stunning views.
Outdoor Experience
Please wear wellies or boots and appropriate outdoor clothing as this experience takes place outdoors in woodland areas and fields.
Pre booking is required here.
Spooky Adventure Golf at Golfplex
Awaiting 2026 information. Check back soon!
Broad Street Beats...
Returns for a Frightfully Fun October. (Ad)
Saturday 24th October 11am-3pm
Wicked news… Broad Street Beats is back and ready to raise your spirits!
Join us for a fang-tastic day full of live music, community atmosphere and frightfully good fun for the whole family.
Get your boo-gie on!
We’re teaming up once again with The Rhoom Studios and MC Paul Metcalfe to summon the very best in local talent.
Join us and treat yourself to a day of live performances by Burghfield Uncommon, CountryLee Music, Graham Hornby, Purple Roots, and Franssens, that’ll leave you howling for more!
Decorate your own trick-or-treat tote bag
It’s time to prepare for Halloween with a FREE trick-or-treat bag decorating workshop. Personalise your very own tote bag – perfect for witches, wizards, and little monsters of all ages.
A fun, creative, and sustainable way to get into the Halloween spirit ahead of the big day!
Ghoulishly ghostly face painting
Visit our mystical face painting wizard on the day for FREE, creepily cute designs.
Supporting ‘Every Little Thing Festival’
Broad Street Mall is also proud to continue supporting Every Little Thing Festival, created in memory of her daughter Diva. The festival shines a light on mental health, wellness and suicide prevention, offering hope and support to those who need it most. The team will be attending this next Broad Street Beats event to share their powerful message with the community.
Topsy’s monster moves
It wouldn’t be a party without our legendary mascot Topsy there to raise your spirits! He’ll be showing off his best ghoulish grooves, handing out treats and sharing Halloween hugs.
Come down and say hello, Topsy can’t wait to meet you!
A music quiz to die for – music bingo is back!
Audience participation essential
All visitors on the day can take part in our Halloween themed MUSIC BINGO quiz.
Over lunchtime, you will be offered bingo cards and need to match your cards to the music tracks being played, with a gruesomely great prize on offer for the winner!
Spooky styles
Plus, all visitors are invited to dress in their best Halloween costume on the day. You might win a spooky spot prize if your costume catches our eye!
The Trick or Treat Session
A gentle, not-too-spooky Halloween adventure created especially for little ones.
Join us for an hour of Halloween fun, beginning with time in our indoor play area before heading outside for a stroll around our little Trick or Treat village.
Children with a Trick or Treat ticket will receive tokens to exchange for four treats at our themed houses; all the fun of trick or treating without anything too scary.
At a Glance
Dates: 28th, 29th & 30th October
Session length: 1.5 hours
Suitable for: Little ones up to 3.5 years
Child ticket: Includes four Trick or Treat tokens
Babies under 9 months: Reduced ticket including indoor play, but no treats
Everyone attending requires a ticket.
What to Expect
Indoor play
A stroll around our Halloween garden village
Four treat tokens with eligible child tickets
Themed Trick or Treat houses
Café open for food and drinks
Plenty of gentle Halloween fun for younger children
Good to Know
The Trick or Treat part of the session takes place outdoors, so please dress your little one appropriately for the weather and wear suitable footwear.
Fancy dress is very welcome, and don’t forget to bring a little basket or bucket for collecting treats.
Please arrive in time to check in at the venue entrance before your session.
Once your session finishes, you’re very welcome to stay in the café, but the indoor play area and Trick or Treat village will close while our team resets them for the next group.
No animals are permitted onsite. Our café will be open throughout, and outside food, snacks and drinks aren’t permitted. To book your tickets click here.
Pierces Farm - Awaiting 2026 information.
Pumpkin Picking, Wild Woodland Trail and Halloween Pumpkin Carving
The creaky gates at Hallcourt Farm are opening once again to the best Pumpkin Patch in Berkshire! It's our fourth year of Pumpkin Picking, and we can't wait to welcome you back for lots of spooky adventure, fun and games, and the pick of the finest pumpkins around!
With a spectacular homemade Woodland Walk, giant bale play, monstrous outdoor games and - the BEST bit - pumpkin carving and decorating in our beautiful Halloween-themed barn, this is a wholesome, fun and great-value day out for all the family. (And yes, that's right - the pumpkin mess can stay right here, as it's included in the ticket price!)
Running on 17th/18th Oct, 20th Oct and then between 22nd - 31st October. To book your tickets click here.
Twyford Scarecrow Trail
The Twyford Scarecrow Trail is back this half-term, with more than 60 imaginative scarecrows set to take over the village from Monday 26 October to Saturday 31 October 2026.
This year’s theme is Wildlife, with local residents, businesses and community groups creating their own unique scarecrow displays for families to discover.
Maps cost £3 and will be available throughout the event from:
• Grapevine Estate Agents – 9am–5pm
• Ola Coffee Shop – 8am–3pm
The trail is a great way for families to get out and explore Twyford during half-term, while enjoying the creativity of the local community.
Most importantly, the event is raising funds for the PTAs of Polehampton Infant & Junior Schools and The Colleton Primary School, helping to support educational initiatives that directly benefit local pupils.
The theme is ‘Game On!’ and this year we encouraged scarecrow-makers to be as creative as they like, based on the theme of playing games.
So, what does that phrase mean to you? On the trail, might you see your favourite game from childhood? What toy, or character from a board game or computer game might our makers have brought to life in scarecrow form for the week of Saturday 24th to Sunday 1st November 2026?
There will be a trail competition for all trail followers who have purchased a map. The winner of the trail competition will be drawn from all correct quiz entries and first prize will receive £50.00. Visit this page again nearer the time for the link to purchase the map.
Among the planned creations are Super Mario Bros, Monopoly, Battleships, Kerplunk, Plants vs Zombies, Cluedo, and Snakes & Ladders. Fun scarecrows will be popping up all over the village to delight and entertain our residents and visitors during the half- term holiday. Well over 2,000 people march around each year, making this a truly popular annual event.
Spooktacular Halloween Kids Party at Spencers Wood Village Hall!
Date: Saturday 31st October
Time: 11am - 12.30pm
Tickets: Get your tickets here
Join us for a spooktacular time at our Kid’s Halloween Party with games, treats, and fun costumes!
Get ready for a spooktacular time at our Kid's Halloween Party! Join us and Nikki from NikNak Events for a fun-filled party/disco packed with games, treats, and dancing.
Dress up in your favorite costume and bring your family and friends.
£10 per child (Adults and under 2's are free!)
Price includes a drink & snack, glow stick, temporary tattoo and stickers!
We hope you have enjoyed reading our round up of these Halloween events in and around Reading.
If you are looking for family friendly walks, or holiday clubs in Reading, then visit our website for lots of useful information on local businesses, places to visit and things to do.
