Southbourne Gets Spooktacular at Halloween! 🎃
There’s something special about autumn in Southbourne – the sea air turns crisp, the leaves crunch underfoot, and the whole town starts to buzz with Halloween excitement. It’s one of our favourite times of year, and we love how the whole community gets involved!
From spooky window displays to frightfully fun pumpkin carving competitions (yes, we take it very seriously), Southbourne knows how to celebrate in style. Whether you're visiting with family, stopping by for a seasonal treat in one of our cosy cafés, or just here to soak up the atmosphere, Halloween in Southbourne is not to be missed!
Here's what you can expect to find in this blog post:
Looking for the ultimate family-friendly Halloween day out? This blog has all the details you need to plan your visit to Southbourne’s free community Halloween event on Friday, October 31st, starting from 11:00 a.m. at Southbourne Green.
Explore a full breakdown of the event highlights, including:
A Pumpkin Carving Contest with entries from local businesses along Southbourne Grove (and your chance to vote!)
Family fun at Southbourne Green with goats, face painting, and a ghostly penalty shoot-out
Live music, food trucks, games and prizes on Grand Avenue
Creative kids’ activities on Wentworth Avenue, like slime making, crafts, and a kids' mini Hush Club
Bouncy castles, bubble fun, storytelling, and science-themed games
A Spooky Scavenger Hunt on Fisherman’s Walk
And a vibrant craft market and food zone on Hosker Road
Whether you’re there for the costumes, the crafts, the food, or just to soak up the spooky atmosphere, this blog will help you navigate all the fun. Perfect for families with young children, it’s a Halloween event that brings the whole Southbourne community together!
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Free fun for all the family this Halloween!
Every year, there is a fabulous Pumpkin Carving competition for all the local shops and businesses in the grove. Everyone puts on a great display, and customers are invited to vote for their favourite entry.
To join in the Pumpkin trail and vote, start at the green to collect your tokens and give one (or more) to your favourite business's carved pumpkin. These will be displayed in windows throughout Southbourne Grove. You may even find some treats along the way!
DATE: Friday 31st October 2025
TIME: Saturday 11 - 6 pm
Southbourne Pumpkin Fest 2025
🎃 Join the Halloween Fun in Southbourne – Friday, October 31st 👻
Looking for spooktacular plans this Halloween? Southbourne has you covered with a full day of family-friendly fun kicking off at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 31st, starting at Southbourne Green!
🎃 Event Highlights:
👻 Pumpkin Carving Contest - Wander along Southbourne Grove and marvel at the frightfully creative pumpkin displays from our talented local businesses. Don't forget to collect your tokens and vote for your favourite – every pumpkin tells a spooky story!
Southbourne Pumpkin Fest 2025
Fun at Southbourne Green: Goats, Ghost Penalty Shoot Out, and Face Painting is a great way to start your Halloween.
Grand Avenue: Bar and music. Cocoloco Truck. Aspire Sports and Education. Spooky Challenge - Pumpkin Bowling. Ghost Pinata. Chance to win a free after-school kids club package.
Chestnut Avenue: Bouncy Castle
Wentworth Avenue: Mini kids Hush Club. Sweet Dip. Slime Making. Creative Kids. The Travelling Tales Man. Arts and Crafts. Bubble Making. Pumpkin Carving at Makla and the Bournemouth Science Museum games.
Fisherman's Walk: Spooky Scavenger Hunt
Hosker Road: Music and food, plus Forage and Found craft market.
This free event is perfect for families with young children. Come along and enjoy a fun-filled Halloween in Southbourne!
