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.
We’ve done the hard work for you offering all of half term’s events and activities in one easy place. We’ve also got events for the adults too! We’ll add anything new as and when we come across them.
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.
Souper Spooky Saturday
18 October
11:00-15:00, Victorian Walled Garden
A frightfully fun day filled with spookalicious soups and activities, perfect for the whole family. The soups are made with produce grown right here in the garden. There’s spooky fun for kids including a creepy craft cavern with Halloween-themed crafts. Ghoulish games provide spooky activities for the young, and the Belles & Bromosticks will be playing 2-3pm. Free entry. Details here.
Dine & Decorate
25 October
16:00-18:00, Puffin & Oyster
Enjoy some creative fun, as well as a delicious dinner. Details here.
Halloween Roller Disco
25 October
18:45-20:45, 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.
Trick or Treat on Pirate Bay
25 October – 2 November
08:00-18:00, Golf19
Trick or treat is coming to Pirate Bay this half term. Every buccaneer who dares to play Pirate Bay will receive a mystery envelope. Every player gets one but beware, some envelopes contain a spook-tacular prize, while others contain a no-prize slip. Details here.
Aquafun
27, 29 & 31 October
11:00 or 14:30, 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. Details here.
Craft, Shop and Face Painting
27 October
13:00-19:00, Saltwater
Messy Minds and Cheeky Face Painting bring you an afternoon of crafting, shopping and facepainting. No need to book, just turn up. Details here.
Face Painting & Braiding
27 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. £10/braid. Details here.
Family Film Festival
27-30 October
Beau Cinema at Beau Sejour
Monday 27 October Finding Dory and Lilo & Stitch (2025)
Tuesday 28 October Cars and How to Train Your Dragon
Wednesday 29 October A Minecraft Movie
Thursday 30 October Moana and Mufasa: The Lion King
Tickets only £1. Details here.
K-Pop Singalong Train
27 & 30 October
16:00 or 17:30, Petit Train on Albert Pier
Singalong to the movie soundtrack of the hit film K-Pop D. Costs £10/adult, £7.50/child. Details here.
The Toddler Train
27, 29, 31 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 £10/adult, £5/child. Details here.
Beausie Dash
28 October
14:00-15:00 & 15:00-16:00, Beau Sejour Swimming Pool
Beausie Dash is the less challenging of the inflatables. For ages 3-7. Costs £9. Standard pool rules apply. Details here.
Dad’s Stay & Play
25 October
08:00-11:00, Bright Beginnings Children’s Centre
A monthly meet up on selected Saturdays; toys, snacks, craft & story/rhyme time. Aimed at baby to preschool age, however older siblings also welcome to come along and spend time. Details here.
Half Term in Herm: Family Rocking Roast
26 October
12:00-15:00, Mermaid Tavern, Herm
Head to Herm for a fabulous Sunday roast this half term. Details here.
The Wonka Workshop
28 October
10:00, Petit Train on Albert Pier
Singalong to some spooky tunes and take a tour to Rebecca’s Chocolates at Oatlands. Costs £10/adult, £26/child. Details here.
Tiny Tots Test Run
28 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 £30per child. Details here.
Beausie Crash
30 October
13:00-14:00 &1630-17:30, Beau Sejour Swimming Pool
Beausie Crash is the most challenging of the three inflatable, suitable for children aged 8-14 years only. Costs £9. Standard pool rules apply. Details here.
Coastal Hack
30 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 £50 each. Details here.
Friendly Ghost Train
30 October
18:00-19:30, Petit Train on Albert Pier
Kids too old for trick or treating? Why not join the friendly ghost train designed for kids 11+ and their adults? Gold accredited guide Soo Wellfair, will tell you some of Guernsey’s spookiest stories. Costs £18/adult, £12/child. Details here.
Half Term in Herm: All About The Kids
30 October
14:30-20:00, Mermaid Tavern, Herm
Head to Herm for movies, pebble painting and family build your own pizza and ice cream sundae. Details here.
Halloween Gymkhana
31 October
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 £50 each (£20 on your own horse/pony). Details here.
Bailiwick Beasts
31 October
10:00-16:30, Guernsey Museum
Explore a world mythical creatures, local superstitions and animals associated with Halloween. Details here.
Halloween Party
31 October
11:00 or 13:00, Up Climbing Centre
A fun climbing party including Halloween treats. Times vary dependent on age. Suitable for ages 3-17. Costs £15/20. Details here.
Trick or Treat
31 October
17:30-18:30, St Peter Port
This year there’s 42 outlets and over 350 kilos of sweets waiting to be claimed and an added attraction at the town market for you to visit. 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 (adults and children) prize for best dressed little horror. Costs £10/adult, £8/child. Details here.
Light Party
1 November
16:00-17:30, St Martin’s Community Centre
Disco fun, games, craft, food and more. Dresscode: Superhero. Free to attend. Details here.
Fangtastic Mess
2 November
10:30-11:30, Kids@Kings
A messy play event – the perfect place to interact and bond with your child, create experiences to remember, and socialise with other parents. Details here.
For the adults...
Halloween Meatdraw
30 October
18:30, The Huntsman Bar
Get your costumes ready ghouls and goblins for the GreenAcres Halloween Meat Draw. Tickets available from GreenAcres’ reception. Details here.
Drop Dead Gorgeous – Drag Bingo & Casino Night
31 October
19:00-11:30, Duke of Richmond Hotel
A Halloween night to remember full of glitz, glamour, and just the right amount of mischief. Tickets include a welcome glass of fizz, canapés served throughout the night, and 100 casino chips to get you started. Non-stop entertainment including drag bingo with a star from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK live music, and casino-style games. Details here.
Day of the Dead Ball
1 November
19:00-23:45, St Pierre Park Hotel
Guests can enjoy an evening of live music, traditional dances, and a feast of delicious food and drinks. Details here.
We do our best to ensure all information is correct at the time of publishing, but encourage you to check details before heading to an event.