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Boston Manor Park Holiday Club

Half Term Holiday Club (6-12 year olds) with Tash, 28 and 29 October, 10 to 2pm
Children can expect fun, outdoor and indoor physical, forest school, nature-based and crafty activities. One hour of SUPA basketball coaching also included. All park facilities will be available. Food not included. £30 per child per day. Facebook has details. Booking via Eventbrite. Places limited.
Basketball drop-in sessions with SUPA, 28 and 29 October, 10.30-11.30am. 6-12 yr. olds, meet on courts, guided by coach Mario and friends for an hour. Drop in, £3 cash per participant per day.
Guided Halloween nature and sensory trail for neurodivergent children ages 5-14 with the Wildheart Foundation and Tash, Wed 29 Oct, 2.30-4pm. A relaxed trail with engaging sensory activities loosely themed around Halloween (safe, inclusive and gentle, not scary) throughout.
Tuesday Exploratory Sessions for neurodivergent children ages 5-14 and their parent/carer, 3.45-4.45pm, 21 and 28 October in service yard/walled garden. FREE. Places limited. Led by Wildheart Foundation, staff are experienced in working with neurodivergent children. Would you like to meet the Animal of Your Heart? These playful workshops will help children explore their creativity, emotional intelligence, and the unique patterns of how they behave.
For information email rosalind@thewildways.org.uk and to book your free place.

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Take the scare out of school holidays

Halloween at Bedfont Lakes Country Park

Junior Rangers (age 7+) £17.50. 9.30am to 12.30pm, 27 and 28 October. Spend the morning with the rangers in the animal centre. Take part in a range of activities like feeding, cleaning out and meeting the animals as well as some enrichments activities too.
Pumpkin Carving and Creepy Crafts (all ages) £8. 10 to 11.30am, 29 October. A chance to create some spooky Halloween rafts and carve your own pumpkin design.
Terrifying Toddlers (under 5 years) £5. 10am to 12noon, 30 October. Lots of toys and games and arts and crafts as well as meeting the rescue animals.
Animal Handling (all ages) £5. 2.30 to 3.30pm, 30 October. A chance to learn some interesting animal facts whilst meeting the rescue animals - creepy crawlies to reptiles and fluffy and feathery friends too.
Pumpkin Carving (all ages) £6. 10 to 11am, 31 October. Pick out a pumpkin and carve it with your own spooky Halloween design.
To book please email countryside@hounslow.gov.uk please include your child's name, age and chosen activity. Booking a slot is not guaranteed until proof of payment has been sent.

Free Workshops with Family Learning (Opens in New Window)

Monday 27 October
Clay Workshop with Sara - Age 5+
10 to 12noon (MM199NDA) or 1 to 3pm (MM199NGA)
Storytelling Workshop - A Chair For Baby Bear - Age 3 to 6 years
10 to 11.30 (MM199HNA) or 12.30 to 2pm (MM199NIA)
Tuesday 28 October
Science Workshop - Volcanoes - Age 5+
10 to 12noon (MM299MWA) or 1 to 3pm (MM299MXA)
Wednesday 29 October
Engineering Workshop - Bridges with Towers - Age 5+
10am to 12noon (MM399NAA)
History Workshop - Guy Fawkes - Age 5+
1 to 3pm (MM399NBA)
Clay Workshop with Dominika - Age 5+
10 to 12noon (MM399NEA) or 1 to 3pm (MM399NFA)
Thursday 30 October
Science Workshop - Rainbows - Age 5+
10 to 12noon (MM499NA)
Recycling Workshop - Leaf Animals and Scenery - Age 5+
1 to 3pm (MM499MZA)
Friday 31 October
Maths Workshop - Catapults - Age 5+
10 to 12noon (MM599NCA)
Art Workshop - Rangoli - Age 5+
1 to 3pm (MM599MYA)
Parents are to attend with their children.
All sessions run at Meadowbank in Cranford (TW5 9QX).
To book a session:
Pick up an enrolment form from either your child’s school office or from Meadowbank
Call 020 8583 6000 quoting the relevant code.

Half Term Programme - Hogarth Youth and Community Centre (W4 2JR)

Monday 27 to Thursday 30 October, 12 to 6pm.
Young people aged 13 to 15 years old can attend from 4.30pm.
Football, Basketball, arts and crafts, games, off site trips and much more. See the full programme here.

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Find an Ofsted Holiday Playscheme near you

Ofsted registered Holiday playshcemes

Scream Up! Night of the ‘Evils’ Weekend (Opens in New Window)

1 and 2 November, Saturday 5.30–8.30pm, Sunday 5pm–8pm (Advanced Booking Only)
Expect ghostly goings-on as we steam into the Halloween night!

Botanical Women

Free (refreshments provided)
Contact: dev.chana@hayonline.org | 07858 818 565
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, 22nd October 2025
Botanical Women Exhibit and Creative Workshops
Venues and Dates:
Hogarth's House, Hogarth Lane, Great West Rd, London W4 2QN
Monday, 27 October, 11am to 1pm
Gunnersbury Park Museum, Popes Ln, London W5 4NH
Wednesday, 29 October, 11am to 1pm
Botanical Women of Hounslow – Community Exhibit and Workshops
Venue:
Boston Manor House, Boston Manor Rd., Brentford TW8 9JX
Tuesday, 28 October, 11am to 1pm

Zest 4 Life - spoken word competition for young people

Are you aged between 8 and 18 years? If you can Rap, Sing or perform Poetry come and showcase your talent!
Hogarth Youth and Community Centre, Duke Road, Chiswick W4 2JR.
Competition to be held: Thursday 30 October 2025, doors open 6.45pm, show starts 7pm- 9pm
Download the flyer here for more information and rehearsal dates.

Chiswick House and Gardens - Halloween Spooktacular Family Rave (Opens in New Window)

Gardening Together - Wednesday 29 October
Join us this October half-term for an afternoon of outdoor fun at our Garden Together volunteering session working with our Gardens team to look after our beautiful green spaces.
Spooktacular Half-Term Halloween Party Friday 31 October to Saturday 1 November
Join us for a fang-tastic day of fun and games at our half-term Halloween.
Expect a day of ghoulish shenanigans with activities including Face painting, Halloween arts and crafts, themed games, disco/music. From toddlers to tweens and teens, there’s something to enjoy for adventurous kids of all ages!

Meet the Monsters at the London Museum of Water and Steam! (Opens in New Window)

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Step into a world of giant machines, hissing pipes, and puffing pistons as steam engines become the monsters of the museum!
Daily 25 October – 2 November. Take part in the Monster Hunt and set out on an adventure. Each “monster” has its own story to tell, can you find them all? Brave explorers who complete the hunt will uncover the secrets of these incredible machines and receive a small prize. Plus have a spooktacular time making some Halloween themed crafts!
25 and 26 October
Experience the monsters come to life at our Steam Up Weekend

Osterley Park and House (Opens in New Window)

We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt ™ Halloween Adventure - 11 October to 2 November, 10am to 5pm.
Come and join the fun! Can we find them all? Yes! Run, run, run!

Hounslow Urban Farm (Opens in New Window)

The Halloween Creepy Carnival is Back. Let the fun begin from 25 October to 2 November.

Multisport Holiday Camp

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Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub, 29, 30 and 31 October Cost £37 a day or £105 for a 3 day pass

Show in a week - Stagecoach Gumley House Convent School (Opens in New Window)

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Give your child the gift of confidence with a wonderful week putting on a show to friends and family at the end of the week on the Friday!
Half and Single days on request
Ages: 4 - 15 years. Cost: standard £200, Sibling £160.
No experience necessary!

Paddlesports, Canoeing and Kayaking Activity Camp. (Opens in New Window)

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London Kayak School, Ferry Lane, Brentford.
Monday 27 to Friday 31 October.
For children aged 10 years and over. Cost: £300.

Be part of the Degrees of Opportunity: RISE – Pathways Experience! (Opens in New Window)

A high-energy, interactive careers and enterprise event designed for young people aged 12–25. Happening on Friday, 31 October at Acton Gardens Community Centre (W3 8UU), the Expo will bring together creative industries, tech, business, health, education and more in a festival-style experience filled with hands-on workshops, live demos, and career inspiration. Please complete the form below to secure your free place!

Bermotech’s Tech Camps (Ofsted Registered) (Opens in New Window)

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A fun and engaging way for students to explore coding and technology. With courses AI Machine Learning with Python, the camps focus on hands-on projects that build real skills and spark creativity in a supportive learning environment.
For 9-12 and 13-16years
Each camp runs for one week, with morning (9am–12pm) or afternoon (1pm–4pm) sessions available. Cost £350.00
Power Road Studios, 114 Power Road, W4 5PY

Bizzy Buddies (Opens in New Window)

Monday 21 October to Friday 1 November
October Half Term Camp at Chiswick House and Gardens Cricket Pavilion

Soft Play Centres

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Find a soft play centre near you

Hobbledown Pumpkin Patch (Opens in New Window)

Celebrate the season by picking out your favourite pumpkin straight from our very own patch!

Is it to early to mention Panto! (Opens in New Window)

The Christmas Panto at The Arts Centre this year is Mother Goose! Packed with music, magic and mayhem, it’s festive fun for the whole family.
The Arts Centre Hounslow, TW3 1ES
Monday 1 to 30 December
The activities are listed for your convenience. Please ensure that they are appropriate and safe before participating. The London Borough of Hounslow does not endorse or approve any of the activities listed. Keeping children safe away from home | NSPCC gives advice and tips on keeping your child safe.
Using after-school clubs, tuition, and community activities | GOV.UK. Guidance on what providers should be doing to provide a safe space for children.