YES FAM! THINGS TO DO IN SURREY
Looking to cause some mayhem with your mini-me’s this October? Head out on an adventure in Surrey with the family and discover a feast of fun to be had. From free events and fairy door trails to family folk shows and fireworks – expect fun.
GUILDFORD FLAMES V FIFE FLYERS / OCTOBER 2 / SPECTRUM LEISURE COMPLEX, GUILDFORD
Get in on the action and head for Guildford’s Spectrum Leisure Complex as Guildford Flames welcome Fife Flyers to their patch of ice. The awesome news? Kids go FREE! Yep, you heard that right – simply head online and bag yourself some seats for a fun Sunday watching Ice Hockey this October.
For more information, visit guildfordflames.com
AMY’S ROCKET / OCTOBER 5 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Blast off and head for Yvonne Arnaud Theatre this month as Amy’s Rocket arrives in town for an enchanting intergalactic journey for the family. Aimed at kids 0 – 4, enjoy this original and interactive performance written and told by Hannah Summers with illustrations by Miranda Summers.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
FAMILY FOLK SHOW: MEGSON / OCTOBER 9 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Award-winning folk duo Megson come to Farnham Maltings this autumn, bringing their Family Folk Show with them. Playing songs old and new, expect lush harmonies and plenty of audience interaction.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
DICK & DOM IN DA BUNGALOW / OCTOBER 14 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Those pesky pair of TV presenters are back with their all farts and bogies. Twenty years after the hit BBC show ‘Da Bungalow’ first burst onto our screens, quadruple Bafta award winners Dick & Dom are bringing their own special kind of mayhem live to New Victoria Theatre, Woking! So get ready to do your favourite pants dance and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with the family.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/woking
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW / OCTOBER 22 – 23 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Eric Carle’s Very Hungry Caterpillar has captivated the imagination and minds of children since 1969. From page to stage, catch this highly-acclaimed production, and sit back for a timeless classic. Munch. Munch. Crunch. Crunch.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
FAIRY DOOR TRAIL / OCTOBER 22 – NOVEMBER 13 / PAINSHILL PARK, COBHAM
Little wooden fairy doors will be hidden around the landscape garden for families to find this autumn. Seek, and you shall find a magical adventure for the little ones in your life. Price included in general admission tickets.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
FEEL GOOD FAMILY FUN DAY / OCTOBER 22 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Fancy some freemium entertainment this month? G Live are bringing the goods with their Feel Good Family Fun Day. Expect face painting, crafts, participatory workshops, games and a whole lot more – and yes, it’s all free! No need to book; just pop along anytime between 10 am and 3 pm for fun times with the fam.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE / OCTOBER 22 – 30 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Go wild and travel back through time to encounter some totally roar-some dinosaurs at Kingston’s Rose Theatre this half-term. Journey to the Jurassic era and meet real-life-like dinosaurs face-to-face in a raw-inspiring day out for the whole family.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
DEADLIEST PLANTS AND BUGS / OCTOBER 22 – 30 / RHS GARDEN, WISLEY
Love creepy crawlies? Wonder over to RHS Garden, Wisley, this half term and encounter some amazing insects with Zoolab and some hands-on sessions at RHS Hilltop. No booking is required – normal garden admission applies.
For more information, visit rhs.org.uk
ONCE UPON A PRINCESS / OCTOBER 23 – 24 / ESHER THEATRE
The all-singing, all-dancing production, Once Upon A Princess, arrives in all its glittering glory at Esher Theatre this half term. Expect a fairyland of twinkling-tiara featuring some of the most loved princesses of all time.
For more information, visit eshertheatre.com
EXTREME ACTIVATE HOLIDAY DAY CAMP / OCTOBER 24 – 28 / SPECTRUM LEISURE COMPLEX, GUILDFORD
Guildford’s Spectrum Leisure Complex has a host of ideas for your October half term, from action-packed days out to weeklong activity camps. From making a strike in the ten-pin bowling alley to making a splash in the pool, climbing to the top of the Rock Box or spinning around the ice-skating rink – get out and get active this month.
For more information, visit guildfordspectrum.co.uk
FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR FAMILY RACEDAY / OCTOBER 29 / ASCOT RACECOURSE
One of the region’s largest firework displays, Ascot Racecourse, will hold its famed Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday again this year. Taking place on October 29, expect your fair share of Halloween-themed tricks and treats during the day before enjoying a pyro-musical show featuring over 20,000 fireworks. Wowzers.
For more information, visit ascot.com
LOW BANGS FIREWORKS / OCTOBER 28 – 29 / GODSTONE FARM
If all that whiz, pop and banging is a bit loud for little ears, then why not head over to Godstone Farm and enjoy their low-bang fireworks? Enjoy all the colours and sparks in a safe space with less noise. Perfect.
For more information, visit godstonefarm.co.uk