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Things to do in Sussex in October 2026

296 events are still to come in Sussex this month, from today to the end of October. 28 are free and 53 run for two weeks or more. The busiest stretch is 19 to 25 October, with 108 events on. Highlights include Feagans Farm Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin Patch, Sompting Pumpkins and Spookiful Halloween trail at Standen. Each one is checked against the organiser's own website, and events drop off as they finish.

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Events and seasons that are on for most of the rest of the month. Check each listing for the days it runs.

  1. 30 Mar to 28 MarThe Sussex Art ShuttleTowner Eastbourne, EastbourneFrom £3
  2. 1 Jan to 31 DecDisability Audio TourHastings Museum & Art Gallery, HastingsSee website for prices
  3. 28 Mar to 1 NovDragonsRoyal Pavilion & Garden, BrightonSee website for prices
  4. 1 May to 25 AprSussex Wine Tasting ExperienceRathfinny Wine Estate, Cellar Door, AlfristonFrom £24
  5. 23 May to 1 NovMonkey Puzzle family trail at Bateman'sBateman's (National Trust), BurwashFrom £3
  6. 5 Jun to 23 MayHenry Moore and moreWakehurst, ArdinglyIncluded with entry to the Gardens
  7. 18 Jul to 1 NovCecilia FionaTowner Eastbourne, EastbourneSee website for prices
  8. 19 Sept to 5 NovScarecrow Competition 2026Middle Farm, FirleFree
  9. 19 Sept to 1 NovTulleys Pumpkin FestivalTulleys Farm, Turners HillTickets are sold online in advance.
  10. 21 Sept to 28 MarMini Quilt Competition 2026RSPB Pagham Harbour, ChichesterFrom £8
  11. 24 Sept to 26 NovWorth Park WandersWorth Park, starting at Ridleys Court, CrawleySee website for prices
  12. 26 Sept to 13 FebCathy Lomax, Reflexion: enchantment, self-identity and filmWorthing Museum, WorthingSee website for prices
  13. 26 Sept to 3 JanEdge: Where the Land Meets the SeaHastings Contemporary, HastingsSee website for prices
  14. 26 Sept to 8 NovOli KellettHastings Contemporary, HastingsFree
  15. 1 Oct to 31 OctHistory Man Tours and Character LocationsArundel Castle and Gardens, ArundelThe page says the event is included with a Castle & Gardens ticket.
  16. 1 Oct to 31 OctWeald & Downland Living Museum: October 2026 opening daysWeald & Downland Living Museum, SingletonSee website for prices
  17. 3 Oct to 1 NovAscariumSEA LIFE Brighton, BrightonIncluded with SEA LIFE Admission
  18. 3 Oct to 31 OctFeagans Farm Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin PatchFeagans Farm, UckfieldFree
  19. 3 Oct to 1 NovHalloween Trail at Paradise ParkParadise Park and Gardens, NewhavenCheck the website for prices.
  20. 3 Oct to 31 OctSompting PumpkinsLychpole Farm, SomptingFree
  21. 3 Oct to 1 NovSpookiful Halloween trail at StandenStanden House and Garden (National Trust), East GrinsteadFrom £3
  22. 3 Oct to 15 NovStranger Folk adventure at Sheffield Park and GardenSheffield Park and Garden (National Trust), UckfieldFree event, but normal admission applies (National Trust members free).
  23. 4 Oct to 27 NovBrighton Dome Backstage ToursBrighton Dome, BrightonFrom £14.50
  24. 10 Oct to 31 OctGoddenwick Pumpkin FestivalGoddenwick Farm, LindfieldFrom £5
  25. 10 Oct to 1 NovSpell Quest Halloween trail at Bodiam CastleBodiam Castle (National Trust), BodiamFrom £3.50
  26. 10 Oct to 1 NovWe're Going on a Ghost Hunt Halloween trail at NymansNymans (National Trust), HandcrossTrail and storytelling are free, but normal admission applies (National Trust members free).
  27. 10 Oct to 1 NovWe're Going on a Ghost Hunt Halloween trail at PetworthPetworth House and Park (National Trust), PetworthFree event, but normal admission applies (National Trust members free).
  28. 10 Oct to 1 NovWe're Going on a Ghost Hunt this Halloween at NymansNymans, HandcrossFree event, normal Nymans admission charges apply
  29. 15 Oct to 1 NovThe Repair Shop: Sneak Peek DaysWeald and Downland Living Museum, SingletonSee website for prices
  30. 15 Oct to 1 NovTulleys Pumpkin NightsTulleys Farm, Turners HillTickets are sold online in advance.
  31. 16 Oct to 31 Oct2026: Sixty Years of Star TrekBrighton Toy and Model Museum, BrightonSee website for prices
  32. 16 Oct to 11 DecDinky Dragon's Toddler ClubWeald and Downland Living Museum, SingletonSee website for prices
  33. 16 Oct to 31 OctGarden Tour & Cream TeaWest Dean Gardens, West Dean, ChichesterFrom £32
  34. 16 Oct to 13 NovGhostly Gatherings at Preston ManorPreston Manor and Gardens, BrightonFrom £36
  35. 16 Oct to 1 NovRogate Pumpkin PatchSlade Farm, RogateTickets are sold online; prices are shown when booking.
  36. 16 Oct to 31 OctThe Big Draw: Make Your Mark at Monk's HouseMonk's House (National Trust), RodmellFree with a pre-booked house ticket (National Trust members free but must still book).
  37. 17 Oct to 1 NovA Spellbinding Halloween at Borde HillBorde Hill Garden, Haywards HeathFrom £3.50
  38. 17 Oct to 31 DecChristmas LatesPetworth House and Park, PetworthSee website for prices
  39. 17 Oct to 31 DecChristmas Makers Market at PetworthPetworth House and Park, PetworthSee website for prices
  40. 17 Oct to 31 DecFestive Block PrintingPetworth House and Park, PetworthSee website for prices
  41. 17 Oct to 1 NovHalloween at Leonardslee: The Potion Master's QuestLeonardslee Lakes and Gardens, Lower BeedingFrom £3
  42. 17 Oct to 1 NovHalloween best dressed costume competition at Bodiam CastleBodiam Castle (National Trust), BodiamFree to enter, with no trail purchase needed. Normal admission applies (National Trust members free).
  43. 17 Oct to 1 NovHalloween crafts at Bodiam CastleBodiam Castle (National Trust), BodiamFrom £2
  44. 17 Oct to 31 OctPick-Your-Own Pumpkins at South Farm, RodmellSouth Farm, RodmellFrom £1
  45. 17 Oct to 31 OctShocktober FestTulleys Farm, Turners HillSee website for prices
  46. 17 Oct to 31 OctSpooky Science at the Observatory Science CentreObservatory Science Centre, HerstmonceuxIncluded with a normal admission ticket.
  47. 17 Oct to 13 MarStargazing at Helen GardenHelen Garden, EastbourneSee website for prices
  48. 17 Oct to 23 MaySurviving or Thriving: An exhibition on plants and usWakehurst, ArdinglyIncluded with entry
  49. 17 Oct to 16 JanTour | Highlights of the CollectionPallant House Gallery, ChichesterSee website for prices
  50. 17 Oct to 1 NovWallace and Gromit: Fantastic Fungi Trail at WakehurstWakehurst, ArdinglyFrom £3
  51. 17 Oct to 17 AprWomen of Graylingwell ChapelGraylingwell Chapel, ChichesterSee website for prices
  52. 17 Oct to 31 OctWoodland Fungi - Death or dinnerWilderness Wood, Hadlow DownSee website for prices
  53. 18 Oct to 7 NovJerwood Pit Perfect EncountersGlyndebourne, GlyndeSee website for prices

Sunday 18 October

  1. 7 May to 18 OctComrades in Art: Artists Against FascismTowner Eastbourne, EastbourneSee website for prices
  2. 25 Sept to 25 OctHarvest Dosage Tasting ExperienceRathfinny Wine Estate, AlfristonFrom £40
  3. 30 Sept to 18 OctForces of NatureVisit Lewes, LewesSee website for prices
  4. 8 Oct to 29 OctWriting Poetry In CompanyStables Theatre, HastingsFrom £80
  5. 9 Oct to 28 OctOne Song Exhibition - Kadir KarababaFabrica, BrightonFree
  6. 13 Oct to 18 OctJenny Carroll: It's all about the PierColonnade House, WorthingSee website for prices
  7. 13 Oct to 18 OctSally Pennington: Trees & DreamsColonnade House, WorthingSee website for prices
  8. 16 Oct to 18 OctGiants of SteamBluebell Railway, Sheffield Park, Sheffield ParkSee website for prices
  9. 16 Oct to 24 OctKomedia Comedy ClubKomedia Basement, BrightonAges 18+, unreserved seating
  10. 16 Oct to 30 OctMoat tour with a costumed medieval character at Bodiam CastleBodiam Castle (National Trust), BodiamFree tour. Normal admission applies (National Trust members free).
  11. 16 Oct to 22 OctThe Four DirectionsWarren Hill Dew Pond, EastbourneFree
  12. 16 Oct to 22 OctVerity-Jane Keefe: The FindingsShinewater and Langney, EastbourneFree
  13. 17 Oct to 25 OctBook of the MonthLamb House, RyeFree
  14. 17 Oct to 25 OctCaptured by Caricature: Max Beerbohm and Henry JamesLamb House, RyeFree
  15. 17 Oct to 18 OctCapturing the Forest ExhibitionSeven Sisters Country Park, Exceat, near SeafordSee website for prices
  16. 17 Oct to 18 OctDiscover the Wild: Foraging Walk at West DeanWest Dean Gardens, West Dean, ChichesterFrom £45
  17. 17 Oct to 25 OctFree Comedy Workshops for Young People Age 11–16Brighton Dome, BrightonFree
  18. 17 Oct to 25 OctHastings Storytelling Festival 2026Venues across Hastings, HastingsFree
  19. 17 Oct to 22 OctMake SpaceTowner Eastbourne, EastbourneFree
  20. 17 Oct to 18 OctPottery Demonstration to OctoberGreat Barn, Great Dixter, NorthiamFree
  21. 17 Oct to 18 OctPYO Pumpkins at Sharnfold FarmSharnfold Farm, EastbourneSee website for prices
  22. 17 Oct to 18 OctThe Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft ShowEastbourne College, Winn Building, EastbourneSee website for prices
  23. 17 Oct to 18 OctWe're Going on a Ghost Hunt storytelling at PetworthPetworth House and Park (National Trust), PetworthFree event, but normal admission applies (National Trust members free).
  24. 18 OctA=415 Instrumental Workshop - Olwen FoulkesBrighton Early Music Festival, BrightonSee website for prices
  25. 18 OctAntiques & Vintage Fair by Love Fairs - Sunday 18th October 2026Brighton Racecourse, BrightonSee website for prices
  26. 18 OctAutumn Industrial TrainsAmberley Museum, AmberleySee website for prices
  27. 18 OctBehind the Scenes TourTowner Eastbourne, EastbourneFrom £10
  28. 18 OctBirding for absolute beginners at Pulborough BrooksRSPB Pulborough Brooks, PulboroughFrom £23
  29. 18 OctCharcoal Making WorkshopWilderness Wood, Hadlow DownSee website for prices
  30. 18 Oct to 22 OctDiggerTowner Eastbourne, EastbourneFrom £10.50
  31. 18 OctFamily Nature & Wellbeing Activity WalkSt Ann’s Well Gardens, Brighton and HoveSee website for prices
  32. 18 OctIt Seemed Like A Good Idea!Stables Theatre, HastingsSee website for prices
  33. 18 OctKiell Smith-Bynoe's - Kool Story BroTheatre Royal Brighton, BrightonSee website for prices
  34. 18 OctLittlehampton Wellness FairFit M Fun Studio & The Crown Pub, LittlehamptonSee website for prices
  35. 18 OctLondon Philharmonic Orchestra: ScheherazadeCongress Theatre, EastbourneFrom £17.50
  36. 18 OctPassoã Month: Three Cocktails, One Golden HourBrighton i360, BrightonFrom £12
  37. 18 OctPub Quiz at the Headless DrummerHeadless Drummer, HerstmonceuxSee website for prices
  38. 18 OctRobin Ince & Joanna NearyBrighton Dome, BrightonSee website for prices
  39. 18 OctThe Baby Fayre HastingsBannatyne Hotel Hastings, HastingsSee website for prices
  40. 18 OctThe Blindboy Podcast LIVEBrighton Dome Concert Hall, BrightonFrom £34
  41. 18 OctThe Celine ExperienceThe White Rock Theatre, HastingsSee website for prices
  42. 18 OctThe MisanthropeTowner Eastbourne, EastbourneFrom £16
  43. 18 Oct to 22 OctYoga in the GalleryTowner Eastbourne, EastbourneFrom £9
  44. 18 OctYouth Volunteer GroupForest Centre, Forest RowFree

19 to 25 October

  1. 19 OctBob Champion Cancer Trust RacedayPlumpton Racecourse, PlumptonGeneral admission tickets are available to book, and under 18s race free without a ticket. The page does not give a price.
  2. 19 OctCathedral Fellowship | The Deans of ChichesterChichester Cathedral, ChichesterSee website for prices
  3. 19 OctColours of the Sea | Meet The MakersThe Promenade, LittlehamptonSee website for prices
  4. 19 OctDingbats ImprovThe Capitol, HorshamSee website for prices
  5. 19 OctDorothy Koomson - The Quiet GirlsThe White Rock Theatre, HastingsSee website for prices
  6. 19 OctMini Explorers on Ashdown ForestAshdown Forest Centre, Wych CrossSee website for prices
  7. 19 OctOpen Morning ToursMulberry Academy Hastings, HastingsSee website for prices
  8. 19 OctSchool Tours for Children starting school in September 2027Vale School, WorthingSee website for prices
  9. 19 Oct to 21 OctThe Long Season Border: A Practical Guide to SuccessionGreat Dixter House and Gardens, NorthiamSee website for prices
  10. 19 Oct to 31 DecThe Story SingersStables Theatre, HastingsFrom £3
  11. 20 OctAnimal Arts & Creature CraftsWilderness Wood, Hadlow DownFrom £12.50
  12. 20 OctAutumn Colour Photography Workshop: Focussing on CompositionSheffield Park and Garden, UckfieldFrom £40
  13. 20 Oct to 24 OctBarnumCongress Theatre, EastbourneFrom £22.50
  14. 20 Oct to 25 OctCarolyn McConnell: Quean, Ceorl and DewlapColonnade House, WorthingSee website for prices
  15. 20 OctHouse Tour & Cream Tea - ChichestHERWest Dean House, West Dean, ChichesterFrom £32
  16. 20 OctHuey MorganConcorde 2, BrightonSee website for prices
  17. 20 OctImagination WalkOne Garden Brighton, BrightonSee website for prices
  18. 20 OctLunchtime Concert: Halcyon Quartet (string quartet)Chichester Cathedral, ChichesterSee website for prices
  19. 20 OctOpen mornings for September 2027 Reception intakeFairway Infant School, Copthorne, CopthorneSee website for prices
  20. 20 Oct to 25 OctSay It With WordsColonnade House, WorthingSee website for prices
  21. 20 OctSeal Safari Boat Trip on Solar Heritage, ItchenorThe Jetty, Itchenor (meet on the raised viewing platform outside the Harbour Office), Itchenor, ChichesterSee website for prices
  22. 20 Oct to 24 OctThe Haunting of Hill HouseTheatre Royal Brighton, BrightonFrom £25
  23. 20 OctThe Makings of a Murderer - The Undercover DetectiveThe White Rock Theatre, HastingsSee website for prices
  24. 20 OctTuesday Constellations — Family & Systemic Constellations near LewesLaughton Lodge, LaughtonA nominal booking fee through Eventbrite, plus an optional cash donation on the evening; exact fee not stated on the page
  25. 21 OctArt History Course | Framing the Landscape: Postwar AbstractionPallant House Gallery, ChichesterSee website for prices
  26. 21 Oct to 24 OctBurgess Hill Theatre Club presents THE DISTANCE by Deborah BruceBurgess Hill Theatre Club, Burgess HillSee website for prices
  27. 21 OctFacing the Future: Reasons to Be Hopeful, An Evening with Jonathon PorrittSteyning Grammar School Drama Hall, SteyningFree
  28. 21 Oct to 13 DecFair Ground 2026Glyndebourne, GlyndeSee website for prices
  29. 21 OctHow do you train a dog to use a washing machine?Bexhill Museum, Bexhill-on-SeaSee website for prices
  30. 21 OctMark Smith: Hearts of Oak - The Victoria CrossDevonshire Park Theatre, EastbourneFrom £34
  31. 21 Oct to 24 OctMurder on the VolksVolk's Electric Railway, BrightonSee website for prices
  32. 21 OctUltimate Tribute to Tina TurnerRoyal Hippodrome Theatre, EastbourneSee website for prices
  33. 21 OctWednesday Afternoon - October Jump Racing 2026Fontwell Park, FontwellSee website for prices
  34. 22 OctAn Evening With Kristin HershThe Old Market, HoveFrom £25
  35. 22 OctAutistic & Wonderfully WiredThe All England Jumping Course, HicksteadSee website for prices
  36. 22 OctBrighton Science Festival: Make your Own Fun, DIY Moving ToyBrighton Toy and Model Museum, BrightonFrom £6.50
  37. 22 OctChef & Winemaker Harvest Dinner at ChalkWiston Estate Winery, WashingtonSee website for prices
  38. 22 OctColourful Coil Pot or Vase Workshop | Meet The Maker7 The Arcade, LittlehamptonSee website for prices
  39. 22 OctDepicting Landscape in Art – Looking into the Forest, HenfieldSussex Wildlife Trust reserves, Henfield, HenfieldSee website for prices
  40. 22 OctHalloween Felt Decoration Workshop At Handmadebyhollyuk & Friends!Handmadebyhollyuk & Friends, WorthingSee website for prices
  41. 22 OctJake VaadelandConcorde 2, BrightonSee website for prices
  42. 22 OctScreaming Blue Murder Comedy ClubRoyal Hippodrome Theatre, EastbourneSee website for prices
  43. 22 OctSpecial Event | Babes in Arms Guided ToursPallant House Gallery, ChichesterSee website for prices
  44. 22 OctThat Knave, RaleighStables Theatre, HastingsFrom £13
  45. 22 Oct to 1 NovThe Ghost Train on the Bluebell RailwayBluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield ParkFrom £21
  46. 23 Oct to 19 MarAge is a StageTheatre Royal Brighton, BrightonSee website for prices
  47. 23 OctAstronomy NightSouth Downs Centre, MidhurstFrom £12.50
  48. 23 OctAutumn: The Story of a SeasonHay Barn, Charleston, FirleFrom £10
  49. 23 OctAutumn! Woodland Playgroup - Lewes Railway LandRailway Land, Lewes, LewesSee website for prices
  50. 23 OctBrother Sun - BREMF Community ChoirBrighton Early Music Festival, BrightonSee website for prices
  51. 23 Oct to 31 OctChichester Light Experience: Illuminating ArtChichester Cathedral, ChichesterFrom £8
  52. 23 OctLooking For GhostsRoyal Hippodrome Theatre, EastbourneSee website for prices
  53. 23 OctNew Sussex Opera: Charpentier's David And JonathanDevonshire Park Theatre, EastbourneFrom £28
  54. 23 OctThe R&B OrchestraConcorde 2, BrightonSee website for prices
  55. 23 Oct to 24 OctThings I Know And Things I Don'tStables Theatre, HastingsSee website for prices
  56. 23 OctUnder a Himalayan Sky book launchPetworth Bookshop Ltd, PetworthSee website for prices
  57. 23 OctWest Dean - Campus Open Day - SussexWest Dean College, ChichesterSee website for prices
  58. 24 Oct90s vs 00s Halloween partySteyning town football club, SteyningSee website for prices
  59. 24 OctArdingly Fireworks and Funfair SpectacularSouth of England Showground, ArdinglyFrom £12.50
  60. 24 Oct to 25 OctArt exhibition - Looking beyond… The four seasons of Pagham HarbourRSPB Pagham Harbour, ChichesterFree
  61. 24 OctAshurst Wood Bonfire Society bonfire nightAshurst Wood village, Ashurst WoodSee website for prices
  62. 24 Oct to 1 NovAutumn School HolidaysWilderness Wood, Hadlow DownSee website for prices
  63. 24 Oct to 27 MarBackstage ToursTheatre Royal Brighton, BrightonSee website for prices
  64. 24 Oct to 25 OctBeachy Head MarathonBeachy Head, EastbourneSee website for prices
  65. 24 Oct to 31 OctCaptain Phantom's Treasure QuestSmugglers Adventure, HastingsSee website for prices
  66. 24 OctChris Hill's Dirty DC - Brian & Bon ShowConcorde 2, BrightonSee website for prices
  67. 24 OctFamily Singing Workshop - Hannah ElyBrighton Early Music Festival, BrightonSee website for prices
  68. 24 OctFascinated by fungi guided walk at Pulborough BrooksRSPB Pulborough Brooks, WiggonholtFrom £22
  69. 24 OctFirle Bonfire NightFirle village and Firle Park, Firle, near LewesFrom £12.50
  70. 24 Oct to 1 NovGardens Explorer Trail at West DeanWest Dean Gardens, West Dean, near ChichesterFrom £1
  71. 24 OctGuide in a Hide with the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature ReserveRye Harbour Nature Reserve, RyeSee website for prices
  72. 24 Oct to 30 OctHalf Term HorrorsKnockhatch Adventure Park, HailshamSee website for prices
  73. 24 Oct to 1 NovHalf-term Diwali crafts at Bateman'sBateman's (National Trust), BurwashFrom £2
  74. 24 Oct to 1 NovHalloween at Fishers Farm ParkFishers Farm Park, Wisborough GreenTickets are sold online.
  75. 24 Oct to 1 NovHalloween at Sharnfold FarmSharnfold Farm, EastbourneSee website for prices
  76. 24 Oct to 1 NovHalloween half-term at Battle Abbey1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield (English Heritage), BattleIncluded in standard entry: a standard day booked online is £15.38 adult and £7.65 child (5 to 17), before the optional donation, and prices vary by day. Booking ahead saves 15%. Free for English Heritage members.
  77. 24 Oct to 1 NovHalloween Shriek Week at DrusillasDrusillas Park, AlfristonCheck the Drusillas website for admission prices.
  78. 24 OctHoldtight - Congo NattyConcorde 2, BrightonSee website for prices
  79. 24 OctHorsham Fireworks NightHorsham Sports Club, HorshamFrom £8
  80. 24 OctIsthmian League: Whitehawk Vs St Albans CityWhitehawk, BrightonSee website for prices
  81. 24 OctLittlehampton Bonfire NightLittlehampton seafront, LittlehamptonFree
  82. 24 OctLittlehampton in Colour | Meet The Maker7 The Arcade, LittlehamptonSee website for prices
  83. 24 OctNature Makers Willow Workshop: Planter / Bird FeederDenmans Garden, FontwellSee website for prices
  84. 24 OctNew Leaf: Your local hub for eco-friendly actionHaywards Heath Town Hall, Haywards HeathFree
  85. 24 Oct to 1 NovOctober half-term: Plagues and PotionsWeald and Downland Living Museum, SingletonIncluded with museum admission and annual membership. Book online.
  86. 24 OctOktoberfestWinter Garden, EastbourneTickets required; see the event page for prices
  87. 24 OctPlaying With Your Eyes: A Day for FamiliesHove Museum of Creativity, HoveSee website for prices
  88. 24 OctQuentin Bell: A Life in ArtCharleston, FirleSee website for prices
  89. 24 Oct to 31 OctSharnfold SpooktacularSharnfold Farm, PevenseyFrom £7.45
  90. 24 OctSpace Explorers! at the De La Warr PavilionDe La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-SeaFrom £19.50
  91. 24 Oct to 1 NovSUPER Natural half-term at WWT ArundelWWT Arundel Wetland Centre, ArundelIncluded with entry; book online to save 10%. Extras: boat safari £3 per person, pond dipping £3 per group of six, owl pellet session £5 per family.
  92. 24 Oct to 25 OctSussex Creatives Farewell ExhibitionsPump Barn, Seven Sisters Country Park Visitor Centre, Exceat, near SeafordFree
  93. 24 OctTea And Tour Autumn 2026Congress Theatre, EastbourneFrom £20
  94. 24 Oct to 31 OctThe Spooky Swamp at Hastings AquariumHastings Aquarium, HastingsIncluded with normal aquarium admission.
  95. 24 OctTracy Borman: Tudors on TourDevonshire Park Theatre, EastbourneFrom £33
  96. 24 OctVicki Lee & Susan Fleet present Together in HarmonyBurgess Hill, Burgess HillSee website for prices
  97. 24 Oct to 1 NovWhat Scares You? Half-Term Trail at Wilderness WoodWilderness Wood, Hadlow DownThe page does not give a price for the trail. Check the Wilderness Wood website for entry charges.
  98. 25 OctA Celebration of Paul RobesonWinter Garden, EastbourneFrom £12
  99. 25 OctCoffee Morning Discussion - Philipp BlomBrighton Early Music Festival, BrightonSee website for prices
  100. 25 Oct to 1 NovFamily Drop-in | Magic ForestPallant House Gallery, ChichesterSee website for prices
  101. 25 OctGuided walk along Eastbourne PromenadeEastbourne Promenade, EastbourneSee website for prices
  102. 25 OctGurriersConcorde 2, BrightonSee website for prices
  103. 25 OctLavender Line Diesel Running DayIsfield Station, IsfieldSee the fares page for prices
  104. 25 OctLego and LagerBurgess Hill, Burgess HillSee website for prices
  105. 25 Oct to 30 OctOctober Half Term Fun at Amberley MuseumAmberley Museum, Amberley, near ArundelNormal museum admission, which includes train and bus rides. Trail and leaf workshop free; woodturning £2; pumpkin pinch pots £2.50 per person.
  106. 25 OctPeelings Manor Barns Artisan & Farmers MarketPeelings Manor Barns, EastbourneSee website for prices
  107. 25 OctSeaside Magic: Free Storytelling & Crafts at Harbour Park ✨Harbour Park Amusements, LittlehamptonSee website for prices
  108. 25 OctThe Volya Voices ChoirStables Theatre, HastingsFrom £8.50

26 to 31 October

  1. 26 Oct to 28 OctDrama in the Woods - Autumn CampWilderness Wood, Hadlow DownSee website for prices
  2. 26 OctFright Night at the 7th Littlehampton Air Scout GroupPeter Smith Scout Hall, LittlehamptonSee website for prices
  3. 26 Oct to 30 OctHalloween Adventures in LewesLewes Castle & Museum, LewesSee website for prices
  4. 26 Oct to 31 OctHalloween Half Term Fun at the Fort!Newhaven Fort, NewhavenSee website for prices
  5. 26 OctHappiness in Motion: Kurling and Boccia Taster SessionCharles Hunt Centre, Vicarage Field, HailshamFrom £4
  6. 26 OctLenny Henry: Still At LargeTheatre Royal Brighton, BrightonSee website for prices
  7. 26 OctMagic Shows with Professor HiccupBorde Hill Garden, Haywards HeathFrom £3.50
  8. 26 OctMicroscope and Mark-Making MondayRye Harbour Discovery Centre, RyeSee website for prices
  9. 26 OctNational Garden Scheme Open Day October 2026Denmans Garden, FontwellSee website for prices
  10. 26 Oct to 30 OctOctober Half-Term Workshops at Sky Park FarmSky Park Farm, West HartingPrices and session times are shown when booking.
  11. 26 Oct to 30 OctPirate Pete's Halloween Trail, Burgess HillBurgess Hill town centre, Burgess HillFree
  12. 26 OctRocky Horror Picture Show ScreeningConcorde 2, BrightonSee website for prices
  13. 26 Oct to 30 OctRoman Army Week at Fishbourne Roman PalaceFishbourne Roman Palace and Gardens, FishbourneFrom £1
  14. 26 OctStorytime at Hove Museum: Black History MonthHove Museum of Creativity, HoveSee website for prices
  15. 27 OctAmazing Animal World ExperienceSky Park Farm, West HartingSee website for prices
  16. 27 Oct to 28 OctAutumn SpellsTheatre Royal Brighton, BrightonSee website for prices
  17. 27 OctBrainiac Live!Congress Theatre, EastbourneFrom £20.50
  18. 27 OctElif Shafak: In One Brief Moment All EternityTheatre Royal Brighton, BrightonSee website for prices
  19. 27 Oct to 31 OctGaelle's Glorious Galettes!Wilderness Wood, Hadlow DownPlease bring cash
  20. 27 OctHailsham & District U3A: The Work of the Herstmonceux Space Geodesy CentreHailsham Civic Community Hall, Vicarage Lane, HailshamFrom £2
  21. 27 Oct to 30 OctHalloween at Michelham PrioryMichelham Priory House & Gardens, Upper DickerSee website for prices
  22. 27 OctIndoor Play DayBurgess Hill, Burgess HillFree
  23. 27 OctIsthmian League: Whitehawk Vs Dulwich HamletWhitehawk, BrightonSee website for prices
  24. 27 OctPop-up in the Park: Dino Edition at Southwater Country ParkSouthwater Country Park, SouthwaterFree
  25. 27 OctSaltdean Lido Kids Trick or Treat bag DecoratingSaltdean Lido, SaltdeanSee website for prices
  26. 27 OctSaxons vs Vikings - hands on history dayWilderness Wood, Hadlow DownFrom £40
  27. 27 OctStory time at Brighton Museum: Black History MonthBrighton Museum & Art Gallery, BrightonSee website for prices
  28. 27 OctSussex Police & East Sussex Fire & Rescue ServiceKnockhatch Adventure Park, HailshamSee website for prices
  29. 27 OctWand MakingBorde Hill Garden, Haywards HeathFrom £4.50
  30. 27 OctWe're Going on a Ghost Hunt storytelling at NymansNymans (National Trust), HandcrossFree event. Normal admission applies (National Trust members free).
  31. 28 Oct to 29 OctCharacters from History at Arundel CastleArundel Castle and Gardens, ArundelIncluded in all castle ticket types. Buy online or at the ticket office.
  32. 28 OctComics WorkshopWilderness Wood, Hadlow DownSee website for prices
  33. 28 OctCommunity Coffee Mornings at Lamb HouseLamb House, RyeFree
  34. 28 OctConservation in Action at Bodiam CastleBodiam Castle, RobertsbridgeFree event, normal admission charges apply for the venue
  35. 28 OctCreepy Crafts for Kids: Halloween SpecialOne Garden Brighton, BrightonSee website for prices
  36. 28 Oct to 1 NovEODS: We Will Rock YouRoyal Hippodrome Theatre, EastbourneSee website for prices
  37. 28 OctFamily Fungus HuntWilderness Wood, Hadlow DownFrom £5
  38. 28 OctHalf Term Autumn Crafts & ActivitiesPump Barn, Seven Sisters Visitor Centre, Exceat, near SeafordFree
  39. 28 Oct to 1 NovHalloween fun on the Bluebell RailwayBluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield ParkFrom £1
  40. 28 OctHalloween Fun with TomfooleryBorde Hill Garden, Haywards HeathFrom £5
  41. 28 OctHalloween Spooktacular at Crimsham FarmCrimsham Farm CIC, Bognor RegisSee website for prices
  42. 28 OctMuseum Makers at Brighton Museum: Black History MonthBrighton Museum & Art Gallery, BrightonSee website for prices
  43. 28 OctNight at the AscariumSEA LIFE Brighton, BrightonSee website for prices
  44. 28 OctPotion Making for ChildrenOne Garden Brighton, BrightonSee website for prices
  45. 28 OctWild Wednesday: Make a besom broom!Broadstone car park, Forest RowFrom £10
  46. 28 OctWild WednesdaysAshdown Forest Centre, Forest RowSee website for prices
  47. 28 Oct to 1 NovYour Toys at Brighton DomeBrighton Dome Studio Theatre, BrightonFrom £12
  48. 29 OctAlice in FUNderlandPreston Manor & Gardens, BrightonSee website for prices
  49. 29 OctArmy Engagement GroupKnockhatch Adventure Park, HailshamSee website for prices
  50. 29 Oct to 30 OctBooth Diorama and Stores ToursBooth Museum of Natural History, BrightonSee website for prices
  51. 29 OctBrick or Treat Build Bash - A Spooktacular Brick Building Event for Kids!The Bridge Leisure Centre, Broadbridge HeathSee website for prices
  52. 29 Oct to 31 OctCanopy Tree ClimbingBorde Hill Garden, Haywards HeathSee website for prices
  53. 29 OctChildren's Workshop | The Wardrobe Monster: Storytelling & Draw-Along with Bryony ThomsonPallant House Gallery, ChichesterSee website for prices
  54. 29 Oct to 31 OctHorrible Histories BrightonTheatre Royal Brighton, BrightonSee website for prices
  55. 29 OctKerrbang!Concorde 2, BrightonSee website for prices
  56. 29 OctLantern Making WorkshopsThe Assembly Room at The Council House, ChichesterFree
  57. 29 OctNature Thursday: Solve the skulls and bones mystery!Forest Centre, Forest RowFrom £10
  58. 29 OctNature ThursdaysAshdown Forest Centre, Forest RowSee website for prices
  59. 29 OctSussex AFSP "Looking" Together WorkshopRockwater Hove, Brighton and HoveSee website for prices
  60. 29 OctWhat went crunch in the owls lunch?!South Downs National Park, MidhurstFrom £4
  61. 30 Oct to 31 OctApple Celebration 2026Middle Farm, FirleSee website for prices
  62. 30 OctBorn On RoadConcorde 2, BrightonSee website for prices
  63. 30 OctFriday Late Halloween Special: A Million Dreams to a Million ScreamsCarfax Bandstand, HorshamThe council page does not list a charge for this town-centre show.
  64. 30 OctGuided Fungi Walk at High Beeches Woodland and Water GardenHigh Beeches Woodland and Water Garden, HandcrossTicket price includes entry to the garden.
  65. 30 OctHalloween Family Night - MySkateWorldMySkateWorld, EastbourneSee website for prices
  66. 30 Oct to 31 OctHalloween Spooktacular and Friday Fright Night at AldingbourneAldingbourne Country Centre, AldingbournePrices are shown when booking. Friday Fright Night tickets are sold online.
  67. 30 OctHaunted Halloween Miniature CraftsSky Park Farm, West HartingSee website for prices
  68. 30 OctHaunted Happenings: a ghost tour for young peoplePreston Manor and Gardens, BrightonFrom £10
  69. 30 OctMuseum Makers at Hove Museum: Black History MonthHove Museum of Creativity, HoveSee website for prices
  70. 30 Oct to 31 OctPumpkin Power at Alfriston Clergy HouseAlfriston Clergy House (National Trust), AlfristonFree event, but normal admission applies (National Trust members free).
  71. 30 Oct to 31 JanRachel Howard and Frank Auerbach: NoisePallant House Gallery, ChichesterSee website for prices
  72. 30 OctSpooky Spiders & Slithering SnakesBorde Hill Garden, Haywards HeathFrom £4.50
  73. 31 OctArun Kids Light PartyWickbourne Centre, LittlehamptonSee website for prices
  74. 31 OctAutumn Ranger Walk & Talk at Cuckmere HavenSeven Sisters Visitor Centre, Cuckmere Haven, SeafordFree
  75. 31 OctBognor Regis Halloween Laser ShowBognor Regis Promenade, Bognor RegisThe town council listing does not mention a charge.
  76. 31 OctDrum & Bass Classics Halloween All DayerConcorde 2, BrightonSee website for prices
  77. 31 OctFREE Halloween Event - Make your own treat bagCounty Mall Shopping Centre, CrawleySee website for prices
  78. 31 OctFurlong Fright NightLong Furlong Barn Wedding and Events Venue, WorthingTicketed event; the page does not state a price in the text provided. Restricted to ages 18 and over.
  79. 31 OctHalloween A Go Go!The Shoreham Centre, Shoreham-by-SeaSee website for prices
  80. 31 OctHalloween at KnockhatchKnockhatch Adventure Park, EastbourneSee website for prices
  81. 31 OctHalloween at the Weald and Downland Living MuseumWeald and Downland Living Museum, SingletonIncluded in museum annual membership. Booking required.
  82. 31 OctHalloween Evening and Ghost Train at Amberley MuseumAmberley Museum, Amberley, near ArundelFrom £17
  83. 31 OctHalloween face painting at Bodiam CastleBodiam Castle (National Trust), BodiamFrom £3
  84. 31 OctHalloween pop-up Cinema in Central GalleryBrighton Museum & Art Gallery, BrightonSee website for prices
  85. 31 OctHalloween Silent Disco @ Leonardslee GardensLeonardslee Lakes & Gardens, HorshamSee website for prices
  86. 31 OctLantern Parade and the Mayor's ProclamationThe Council House, ChichesterFree
  87. 31 OctMoody Disco - ObskurConcorde 2, BrightonSee website for prices
  88. 31 OctSpooky Disco at the GuildhallThe Guildhall, Priory Park, ChichesterFree
  89. 31 OctSpooky Spectacular Fireworks NightFontwell Park, FontwellSee website for prices
  90. 31 OctTap-O-WeenThe Tap, Burgess HillSee website for prices
  91. 31 Oct to 30 JanWalking With The CrowWorthing Museum, WorthingSee website for prices