There are lots of fun affordable activities on offer for families this October Half-Term, organised by Horsham District Council and its various partners.
Southwater Country Park is hosting a Day of the Dinosaurs on Monday 23 October where young visitors can have fun on the Dino Discovery Trail, meet our dinosaur characters in costume and enjoy the arts and craft activities on offer.
The event is open to everyone and no booking is required.
Join us at Horsham Museum & Art Gallery this Half-Term for our ever-popular craft sessions, where we will be making leaf rubbings, pinecone bats and strawtastic scarecrows. Colouring is free and crafts are made accessible for all ages. Book your space now.
Sessions are from Tuesday 24 October to Friday 27 October at 10.30am.
Wizard Workshops and Crafts are the order of the day at Horsham Park Barn with wizard and witch hosts, face painting, glitter tattoos and dance sessions on Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 October from 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm each day.
Warnham Local Nature Reserve welcomes you to Freaky Funday on Thursday 26 October in the Discovery Hub. Come along and meet our collection of reptiles along with their handlers in an informal setting. You can meet the reptile handlers and touch the animals if you wish. This event is bookable.
Also at Warnham Local Nature Reserve you can solve the 'Riddles of the Reserve' on our mini trail, and there will be Curious Crafts from 10.30am to 3.30pm. Entry is free for children. Standard admission charges for adults apply. Parents must remain with children at all times.
There will be a free Halloween-themed DJ skills drop-in session at Hurst Cafe, Horsham Youth Centre, Hurst Road, Horsham on Friday 27 October for 7- to 17- year- olds to have a go at being a DJ. The sessions will be from 2pm to 4pm and are run by DJ Tons of Sound.
There is action and adventure at The Capitol throughout the Half-Term week.
On screen we have:
*Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie showing from Friday 13 until Sunday 29 October.
*Trolls: Band Together runs from Friday 20 to Sunday 29 October.
Whilst on stage will be:
*Starchitects by Motionhouse – a joyful cosmic adventure on 26 October
*Dracula the panto! is suitable for ages 8 to 80 on 28 October.
You are advised to book all of these events via The Capitol website to avoid disappointment.
Visitors and residents can also enjoy the new ‘Haunted Horsham’ digital story trails available now across the District’s high streets. Find out more, including how to take part.
Commenting on the various events and activities available Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for Leisure, Culture and Green Spaces Cllr Jon Olson said:
Over this October Half-Term break, the Council has organised a packed schedule of free and low-cost activities for young people across our District.
“We want to ensure parents have plenty of affordable and fun opportunities for their children to enjoy despite the cost-of-living crisis continuing to impact so many.
“We hope you can come along and take advantage of all the great activities for kids to try.”
For details of all of the events please visit the Events page on the Council website.