Published on
12 October 2026
What's on this Halloween in Wokingham Borough
Find Halloween events and activities near you
With Halloween just around the corner, we want to share some thrilling events and activities taking place at Dinton Pastures Country Park in Hurst, Wokingham.
There’s something for everyone including a pumpkin fair, Halloween trails, a night run and a laser light show. Whatever you’ve got planned, we’d love to see you at our events and wish you a fantastic spooky season.
Pumpkins and Phantoms Halloween Trail
Date: Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November
Time: 9am to 4pm
Location: Dinton Activity Centre
Get ready to hunt down pumpkins and mischievous ghosts, lovingly created by local talented schools and groups around Dinton Pastures Country Park.
A trail map costs £2.50 per person (adults do not need to book) from the Dinton Activity Centre reception or online.
Find all the hidden Halloween characters and return your completed map to reception to receive a small prize.
Perfect for all ages, this self-guided trail is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends during the half term holidays. This hunt is just under 2km long and should take around 45 mins to complete. All of the paths are wheelchair and buggy accessible.
Pumpkin Fair
Date: Sunday 25 October
Time: 11am to 3.30pm
Location: Dinton Pastures Country Park (Davis Street entrance)
JL Events' are back with a Pumpkin Fair and there’s plenty of seasonal fun for all ages. The event takes place at the Davis Street entrance at Dinton Pastures.
Here’s the line-up:
- Children’s donkey rides
- Petting farm
- Food, drinks and sweet treats
- Gift stalls
- Children’s rides
- Indoor soft play
- Bungee trampolines
- Crafts and more
Entry is £2. Children under 12 years old are free.
Dogs on leads welcome. Please note this is a fair, not a pumpkin patch.
Join us if you dare for a spooktacular, family-friendly Halloween adventure, After Dark, as Dinton Pastures Country Park comes alive on all hallows eve.
This two-part event includes a spooky trail (4.30pm to 6.30pm), followed by a 5km night run at 7.15pm by Barnes Fitness. You can choose to take part in the trail or fun run, or both!
Spooky trail
Date: Saturday 31 October
Time: 4.30pm to 6.30pm
Location: Dinton Pastures Country Park
Follow our gentle, spooky lakeside trail, meet friendly characters from Reading Rep Theatre along the way and enjoy cosy treats under the autumn sky. Here's what you can expect:
- Spooky (but not scary) lakeside trail – perfect for families
- Create a magical potion with the witches to help light up the trail
- Meet our friendly ghosts and help them find their missing treasures
- Join the scientists in their laboratory and help bring Frankenstein to life
- Become part of the skeleton band and fill the park with spooky music
- Marshmallow roasting around the fire*
- Food and drink available throughout the evening*
- Parking included with your ticket
Tickets cost:
- £9 per adult (aged 18 years and over)
- £4 per child (ages 3 to 12 years old)
- Children under three years old are free of charge
*additional charge applies
There's also a competition to win a family ticket, for more information visit the Dinton Pastures Facebook page.
Night run
Date: Saturday 31 October
Time: 7.15pm
Location: Dinton Pastures Country Park
Come and experience the adrenaline of Halloween night by taking part in a fun 5km Night Run. Hosted by Barnes Fitness, it takes place from 7.15pm and you’re encouraged to dress up (think witches, ghouls, ghosts, demons and vampires) and see Dinton Pastures in a different light after dark.
This thrilling 5km race promises both fun and fright. This unique event invites participants (or victims!) aged 11 years and over to navigate a course filled with surprises, where not all marshals may have your best interests at heart.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a seasonal challenge, this event welcomes all abilities.
Tickets cost:
- £22 per adult (aged 18 years and over)
- £17 per child (aged 11 to 17 years old)
Please note head or chest torches are compulsory. Warm clothing and sturdy footwear is advised.
Finishers (or survivors!) of the night run will receive a glow in the dark medal. Free event photos will be available to download.
There's also marshmallow roasting around an open fire and prizes for the best dressed runners.
Laser Light Show
Date: Sunday 1 November
Time: 5pm to 8pm
Location: Dinton Pastures Country Park
The fun after Halloween night continues as Dinton Pastures Country Park turns into a magical, illuminated Laser Show spectacle.
It is run in partnership with JL Events and LDLS Lighting and Sound.
LDLS Lighting and Sound have worked with some incredible artists including Kylie Minogue, Muse, Raye, Fred Again, Bring Me the Horizon, Rushil Ranjan and AR Rahman, Fat Boy Slim and Empire of the Sun - and we can't wait to welcome them to Dinton Pastures.
This year’s brand-new ‘Hollywood Under the Stars’ theme celebrates classic films for the whole family, with an extended 25 to 30-minute show and live music before the event.
This memorable show is different to a traditional firework event, creating a stunning spectacle without the smoke, debris or loud bangs.
Here’s the line-up:
- Laser light show
- Live music and entertainment from Saxcellerate and a local brass band
- Character walkabouts
- A barbecue and bar
- Sweet treats and more
- Rides, themed children’s activities, stalls
Tickets cost:
- Adults - £9.95
- Children - £5.95
- Carers - £7.95
Get your glow on with LED light up wristbands, available for £3.95.
A discounted car parking ticket for £5 is available on the Dinton Pastures website.
Upcoming events
There's plenty of upcoming events and activities taking place at Dinton Pastures, including Christmas themed fun. See more events on the Dinton Pastures' website.
