October half-term activities for Kids in Margate 2023
You need ideas for exciting half term activities to do with the kids by the sea?
We got you! Here’s our run down of things to do this autumn school holiday in Margate and beyond in Thanet and East Kent.
Looping the Loop workshops
Join a world of magic and mayhem with Looping the Loop's free circus-themed half-term workshops, which will form the start of an community play focused on to the life of legendary showman 'Lord' George Sanger, who brought his circus to Dreamland at the turn of the last century.
Choose from CIRCUS SCREAMERS - a singing workshop with a circus theme, including songs from "The Greatest Showman" - no experience needed. Make animal puppets from recycled materials in the CIRCUS ANIMALS workshop, and learn tricks with hula hoops and spinning plates in CIRCUS SKILLS. Book now to secure your place!
BOOK NOW: https://bit.ly/halfterm2023oct
Woodland View Alpacas: Alpaca Treks
Alpaca treks at Quex Park with an optional fun Halloween element:
23 - 26 Oct at 1pm
Or join a Meet & Greet session, with a short walk to the paddock, an informative talk & a chance to get up close with the alpacas and feed them a treat!
Fri 27 Oct at 1pm
Book here.
Halloween Trail at RAF Manston History Museum
RAF Manston History Museum have a Halloween Trail, where you can explore history and find the hidden spooky pictures.
14 - 31 Oct, £1.50
More info here
Celebrate Black History Month with free family workshops at Turner Contemporary
Illustrating the Lives of Bright Stars with Angela Vives - join this creative workshop to celebrate diversity through portraiture.
Tues 24 Oct, 2:30 - 3:30pm
'Incredible Me' and 'Champion Changemakers' free drop-in workshops at the Clore Studio:
Weds 25 Oct, 2023, 1 - 4pm
Everyday Action, Everyday Change Young Adult Workshop
Thurs 26 Oct, 5 - 7pm
To find out more, visit the website
Falling Leaves open day at the Garden Gate Project
Hot food, plant sale, craft stalls, tea and cake and flowers
Sat 28 Oct, 12 - 3pm
Themed workshops with Quigley Theatre Arts and Industry Dance Studios
For children 4 - 11 years old. Choose from:
Descendants - Mon 23 Oct
Witches & wizards of Hogwarts - Tues 24 Oct
9 - 3pm at The Centre, Alpha Road, Birchington
Ramsgate Tunnels Halloween Trail
Join this family friendly spooky Halloween Tour. All children on the tour will receive a Halloween themed activity pack.
Sat 28 & Sun 29 Oct, 4pm
Family ticket £25, Adult £9, Child £6
Book here
Migratory Madness with Bird Wise East Kent
Witness migratory birds in action with these walks for families and beginner bird watchers. You’ll be given spotter sheets and binoculars so you can watch the birds as they arrive on the coast after completing thousand mile migrations from the Arctic.
various dates along the Thanet coast, more info here
Blackberry Paint and Bird Box Buffets
Monkton Nature Reserve have a few spaces left on the following sessions:
'Blackberry Paint and Bird Box Buffets', 'Wild Classroom' and 'Bat-ivity'. Book here
Or join a free walk with the Warden, 'Magic at Monkton', on Thurs 26 Oct at 1.30pm.
Reserve your space here: education@monkton-reserve.org
Or take part in a 'Spooky Scavenger Hunt' with an animal mask as a prize.
And a bit further afield…
Terror Trail at Betteshangar
For older kids, how about the Terror Trail, where terrifying characters lurk in the woods, book here
26 - 28 Oct
Timeslots from 5.30 to 7pm, ages 12+, £10
Younger children can take part in a mysterious woodland Halloween Trail with a pumpkin at the end, £14 per child, £3 per adult
Book here
Beasts at the Beaney!
Take part in an interactive trail through the museum, picking up clues and discovering museum treasures - at the end you will get a tasty treat.
7 Oct - 5 Nov, £5 to take part
Sat 28 Oct - the lights will be dimmed to experience the museum in the dark (dress spooky)
More info here
The Witch of Wildwood
Can you find the Witch of Wildwood? Visit the Wildwood Trust for spooktacular pumpkin carvings, toffee apple hot chocolates and autumnal spiced lattes to accompany your adventure.
21 - 31 Oct
more info here
Brockhill Country Park After Dark
Join an atmospheric lantern led tour with the park rangers, as you discover the sinister history of Brockhill and watch out for the creatures who arrive as night falls, perfect for older children.
24 Oct, £10
Book here
Brockhill Spooktacular
Monsters have taken over the park! Whittle a wooden monster staff, create a nature crown and camouflage yourself with face paint, before setting off on a spooky quest across the park. Help save nature to earn an explosive treat to cook on the campfire…
Suitable for children aged 2 - 11.
23 Oct, £8
Book here