School holidays are often a juggling act for parents as they balance work pressures with spending time with/looking after their children so organised events and activities can be just the ticket and offer a fantastic adventure for the small people in our lives.
IslandFamilies has done the hard work for you offering all of half term’s events and activities in one easy place. We’ll add anything new as and when we come across them.
Activities & Entertainment
Le Hechet Farm Pumpkins
Until 31 October
10:00-18:00, Le Hechet Farm
Pop along and pick your perfect pumpkin, meet the animals, take your photos on the tractors and pick up some goodies too.
Family Film Festival
28 October-3 November
15:00, Beau Cinema at Beau Sejour
Monday 28 – Inside Out 2
Tuesday 29 – Garfield
Wednesday 30 – Frozen II
Thursday 31 – Hotel Transylvania
Friday 1 – Hocus Pocus
Saturday 2 – The Jungle Book
Sunday 3 – The Nightmare Before Christmas
Tickets only £4.50. Book here.
Halloween UV Disco Party
26 October
18:00-20:00, Rohais Badminton Hall
Dizzy Donkey’s spooktacular disco is back with snacks and a party bag included.
£7 per child. Details here.
Light Party
26 October
16:00-17:30, St Martin’s Community Centre
Disco fun, games, craft, food and more. Dresscode: Superhero. Free to attend. Book here.
Half Term in Herm: Family Rocking Roast
27 October
12:00-15:00, Mermaid Tavern, Herm
Head to Herm for a fabulous Sunday roast this half term. Details here.
Miniature Train (final weekend)
26-27 October
10:00-16:00, Saumarez Manor
It’s the last weekend of the season for Guernsey’s only railway– an enjoyable and gentle train journey through part of the woodland at Saumarez Manor. More info here.
Art Club
28 October-1 November
09:00-15:30, Art for Guernsey Gallery
Art for Guernsey’s half term Art Club will explore the magic of the season through fun, hands-on activities! Each day brings a new theme full of creativity, nature, and seasonal excitement. For ages 6-12. £50 per day. Book here.
The Clubhouse
28 October-1 November
08:30-17:30, The Clubhouse, Fosse Andre
A half term of different themed days at The Clubhouse with a different theme to enjoy each day:
Monday 28 – Trip to Le Hechet Farm
Tuesday 29 – Spooky Streetdance with B Creative
Wednesday 30 – Cosy day and Halloween baking
Thursday 31 – Interactive Storytelling with Tiny Tale Adventures
Friday 1 – Halloween Party
Costs £6.50/hour. Request a booking here.
Beausie Splash
28 & 30 October
14:30-15:30, Beau Sejour Swimming Pool
Family fun for all – an hour in the pools with all the inflatables. Beausie Dash is the more challenging of the two inflatables. For ages 8-14. Costs £8. Standard pool rules apply. Book here.
Face Painting & Braiding
28-29 October
10:00-16:00, Aladdin’s Cave
Wicky Face Art and Braid Boutique Guernsey will be at Aladdin’s Cave with glow-in-the-dark braids and creepy face painting. This is a first come, first served event. £5/face, £10/braid. More details here.
Spooky Decoupage Lantern Workshop
29 October
10:00-12:00, Make + Made Community Crafthouse
Create some seriously scary decoupage lanterns using recycled glass jars and tissue paper! Costs £11. Book here.
Aquafun
29 & 31 October, 1 November
14:30-15:30, Beau Sejour Swimming Pool
Family fun for all – an hour in the pools with all the inflatables. For all ages. Costs £6/£2.50 Children under 5 go free. Standard pool rules apply. Book here.
Halloween Slime Session
29 October
10:30-11:45, Vale Church Hall
IslandFamilies Community Club members get a discount on these sessions.
Kids will create their own spooky, slime-filled masterpieces – without you worrying about the cleanup. Let your child dive into the hands-on, creepy-crawly fun of crafting Halloween-themed slimes. Costs £16, £14 for members. Book here.
The Toddler Train
29 October
10:00, Petit Train on Albert Pier
The Toddler Train is designed for preschool age children to enjoy a trip on The Petit Train whilst singing along, dancing and clapping to their favourite nursery rhymes. Costs £8/adult, £4/child. Book here.
Tiny Tots Test Run
29 October
13:30-14:30, La Carriere Stables
The perfect starter afternoon for the smallest of riders. Designed for very young children to have a go at horse riding and meet a pony. The session includes a short ride, grooming a pony and a short walk to see some of the ponies in the field. Suitable for ages 2-6 with parental supervision. Costs £28per child. More info here.
Halloween Climb & Craft
30 October & 1 November
09:30-13:00, Up Climbing Centre
Iris & Dora and Up Climbing come together for craft and climb featuring tie dye, rock painting, clay monster doors and pottery painting. Times vary dependent on age. Suitable for ages 4-5 or 6+. Costs £19 or £39. Book here.
The Wonka Workshop
30 October
10:00, Petit Train on Albert Pier
Singalong to the soundtrack of the Wonka movie and take a tour to Rebecca’s Chocolates at Oatlands. Costs £8/adult, £25/child. Book here.
Halloween Party
30-31 October
13:30-18:00, Up Climbing Centre
A fun climbing party including Halloween treats. Times vary dependent on age. Suitable for ages 3-17. Costs £15. Book here.
Debbie Duport’s Dancing Halloween Party
30 October
10:30-11:30, Vale Church Hall
Children’s Halloween party for ages 1-8. Optional fancy dress. No need to book, just turn up.
£5 for first child, second child half price. Details here.
Spooktacular Tie Dye Workshop
30 October
10:00-12:00, Make + Made Community Crafthouse
Create your very own Halloween themed tie dye t-shirt. Costs £22. Book here.
Coastal Hack
31 October
13:30:15:00, La Carriere Stables
A 90-minute hack from the yard to the coast and back. Enjoy a stop at L’Islet kiosk for hot chocolate (included in the price), ready for the hack back. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Costs £49 each. More info here.
Half Term in Herm: All About The Kids
31 October
14:30-20:00, Mermaid Tavern, Herm
Head to Herm for pebble painting and family build your own pizza and ice cream sundae. Details here.
Halloween at Búho
31 October
18:00-21:45, Búho Restaurant
A spooktacular Halloween celebration with a live DJ, spooky menu and a face painter from 6-8pm. There’s also a prize for best costume. More info here.
Trick or Treat at Earlswood
31 October
14:00-16:00, Earlswood Garden Centre & Cafe
Pop along to Earlswood 2-4pm on Halloween where there will be treats for all spooky children (and dogs) who enter. All details here.
Trick or Treat Train
31 October
15:00, Petit Train on Albert Pier
The safe and spooky way for your little ones to enjoy Halloween – a train ride, spooky music, sweets and treats! Fancy dress encouraged, prize for best dressed little horror. Costs £7/adult, £7.50/child. Book here.
Freaky Friday
1 November
10:00-17:00, Guernsey Museum at Candie
Discover more about Guernsey’s ghoulish past with Halloween themed children’s activities. The museum will come to life with a magical mix of seasonal and slightly spooky activities. Full timetable of crafts, films and trails here.
Halloween Gymkhana
1 November
10:00-15:30, La Carriere Stables
A fancy-dress Halloween Gymkhana. An hour of spooky themed games with rosettes to win and sweets for everybody. Plus, a special prize for the best fancy dressed pony and rider. Costs £49 each (£24 on your own horse/pony). More info here.
Dia De Los Muertos at Búho
2 November
18:00-22:00, Búho Restaurant
A night of frightful fun with a spooktacular Dia De Los Muertos celebration. Discover a spooky menu, live DJ and facepainting 6-8pm. There’s also a prize for best costume on the night! More info here.
Halloween Roller Disco
2 November
18:15-20:45, Les Beaucamps High
Get your skates on this Halloween for a roller-skating disco with Sarnia Artistic Roller Skating Club. Costs £10 inclusive of skate hire if required. Details here.