What’s on this October Half-Term & Halloween in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole.

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Air Jump X at BH Live Sir David English

BH8 9PZ.

Time: various sessions check website

Jump, bounce and tumble on our super-sized indoor inflatable obstacle course. Featuring giant slides, jelly mountain, slam dunk zone and wipe-out balls. For ages 5+ (Under 9’s must be accompanied by a paying adult).

50 min session £12 (£8 for Members) book via the website.

Costal Critters

Date: 24. – 31. October 2023

Something big is coming to Boscombe, Southbourne & Westbourne – prepare for an extraordinary encounter with our Coastal Critters. These unique creatures, crafted from parachute material by the talented Filthy Luke, will be taking up residence in various buildings across our coast.

Cosy Village Play Cafe

Date: 27./30. & 31. October 2023      Time: 4-6pm

Bring your little ones down for Halloween party at Cosy Village. Suitable for ages 1-5 yrs.

With Role play, Disco, tattoos, Art and crafts, Best costume competition, Goody bags plus Food & Unlimited squash.

Contact Cosy Village via FB to book your tickets (£15).

Flip Out Poole

Date: 28. October 2023

After Dark Monster Bash – Calling all little monsters and their families! Join us for an unforgettable evening of Halloween fun and giggles where enchanting adventures await!

Date: 29. October 2023

The Great Monster Chase – Step into a world of enchanting mysteries and friendly frights.

FREE Halloween Fun at Branksome McDonald’s

Mc Donald’s Branksome, Alder Road.

Date: 27.-29. October 2023  Time: 12-4pm

Check out our spooky workers from Halloween Town

Colouring Competition

Arts&Crafts

Dare you put your hand in the spooky box (50p a go proceeds go to RMHC)

Spider Hunt – hunt the most spiders and get a certificate

A Witch’s Cauldron

FREE Pop Up Cinema

Ex YOURS Store at Old Christchurch Road.

Date: 7. October until 5. November 2023    Times: Saturdays 11am & 2pm & Sundays 1.30pm

7. October 11am Super Mario Bros Movie | 2pm The Lego Movie 2
8. October 1.30pm Scooby Doo & Krypto too!

14. October 11am The Lego Movie 2 | 2pm Finding Dory
15. October 1.30pm Little Mermaid (Live Action)

21. October 11am Super Mario Bros Movie | 2pm Elemental
22. October 1.30pm Spider Man: Across the Spider-Verse

28. October 11am Scooby Doo & Krypto too! | 2pm Monster Family 2
29. October 1.30pm Hotel Transylvania: Transforma

4. November 11am Finding Dory | 2pm Little Mermaid (Live Action)
5. November 1.30pm Elemental

Come along to enjoy all your family film favourites for FREE!

Half term fun at Hamworthy Park

Date: 21. October 2023    Time: 10am-12.30pm

It’s the Woodland Volunteer session in Bluebell Woods. We’ll be planning 100s of Bluebell bulbs, sorting the paths, and generally having a bit of a tidy up!

Date: 25. October 2023     Time: 9.30am-12pm

It’s the Half-Term help out in Hamworthy Park. Get the kids involved in litter picking, bulb planting, and a bit of gardening.

All equipment provided. See you there!

Halloween at Little Bugs Soft Play

Date: 22. & 29. October 2023     Time: 2-4pm

Come along for a Craft & Play session suitable for ages 2+ make a spectacular spooky craft with sticking gluing and painting.

£12 per child book via the website.

Halloween at Tuckton Tea Gardens

Date: 25. & 26. October 2023    Time: 11am – 1pm

We’ll be setting up under our giant gazebo for a fun-filled afternoon of art, crafts and more!

No need to book, £5 per child on the day. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Halloween Events at Rivo’s Hub

9 Allens Ln, Hamworthy, Poole BH16 5DA.

Date: 27. October 2023

Halloween Party for Under 10’s with Learning Disability – more info here.

Halloween Party for Adults & Over 10’s with Learning Disability – more info here.

Date: 28. October 2023

Halloween Party – more info here.

High Score Gamin Arcade

Date: 28. October 2023        Time: 5pm & 7pm

90 minutes of gaming time
Over 80 games on free-play
Halloween themed makeovers for all venues
Fancy dress competition
Will you get a Trick or Treat?
Mini competitions in branch
Try your luck on the Ghoulish Grabber with great Halloween giveaways

£19.95 book via the website.

Insanity Arcade Halloween Special

Date: 27. October 2023        Time: 4-7pm

3 hours of unlimited gaming fun, a free kids meal and free SpOoKy slush for this special event.

Plus prizes, a fancy dress competition & delicious food with a creepy twist.

£18.50 per person book via the website.

SEN Sessions 23. October 2023 10am-12pm.

Jiggy Wrigglers Halloween Special

Date: 25. October 2023

Babies up to 12m  11.14am / Mixed Ages (4months – 5yrs) 9.45am Verwood Memorial Hall

Date: 31. October 2023

Mixed Ages 9.30am West Moors Guides Hall

To book head to the Jiggy Wrigglers Ringwood & Salisbury website.

Laser Quest Bournemouth

Date: 21. – 31. October 2023     Time:

Half Term Halloween – Fright Night for ages 6+ up to adults includes 3 Games of Laer Quest – Spooky Half Term Mocktail – Trick or Treat Goodie Bag.

£18 per player book via the website.

Laser Tag Moors Valley Halloween Special

Date: 25. – 29. October 2023

Forget Trick or Treat it’s time for a Halloween Battle suitable for 8 years old and over. 60mins session.

Participants will be deployed on the spookiest mission yet! The evil professor has created an elixir which can transform people into his personal undead army.

Book via Laser Tag Moors Valley website.

Phaser Night at Lemur Landings

Date: 3 April 2024                        Time: 6.30-8.30pm

Join the crew aboard SS Clash Landings for an exciting evening of phaser tag! Come aboard our giant space station themed play frame for 6 adrenalin pumping phaser games & climbing wall fun.

Tickets are £14pp | Minimum Age 6+ | Advanced booking only via the website.

Splat Messy Play Halloween Specials

24. October 2023 – Upton (SOLD OUT)

26. October 2023 – Branksome

Come along to a Splat-acular Halloween messy play session suitable for children aged 6 months +.

Tickets £10 1 child & 1 adult book via Slat Messy Play Poole & Surrounding Areas Facebook page.

The Hallows Collection – Bournemouth Town Center

Date: 26. – 27. October 2023

The Hallows Collection presented by Alice in Spring is a FREE family friendly event across Bournemouth Town Centre.

Creative Workshops – more info here.

Story Telling – more info here.

Book through Eventbrite. Drop in is available.

Interactive Trail – Explore the nooks and crannies of Bournemouth Town Centre, the home Frankenstein this Halloween. Unscramble the letters to win some amazing prizes! Explore all of Bournemouth’s nooks and crannies with our interactive trail. Simply unscramble the letters and submit on our Facebook page AliceInSpring.

Vampirina Monster Mash at Itsy Bitsy Dance

Date: 25.-27. October       Time: 1-3pm

Join us this Halloween half term for a Vampirina monster mash for children aged 1-6 years.

Event includes:
Meet & greet with Vampirina
Dancing with Vampirina
Party games
Role play session
Babyccino
Halloween gingerbread
Halloween disco

Get tickets via the Itsy Bitsy Dance website.

Young Frankenstein – The Musical at The Regent

Date: 26. – 28. October 2023     Time: 7.30pm (28. also on 2.30pm)

The comedy genius Mel Brooks adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation with memorable tunes as “The Transylvania Mania,” and “Puttin’ On The Ritz,” Young Frankenstein! is scientifically-proven to be monstrously good entertainment.

Running time: 120 mins

Tickets £20 – book via The Regent website.

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