What's on in Oxfordshire: October and November
09 October 2024From spooky Halloween to spectacular firework displays, October and November are packed with family-friendly events.

Join us for an autumn stay at our West Berkshire cottages – here are our event top picks for the coming months.
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Halloween at Blenheim Palace, 25 Oct – 3 Nov
Don your spookiest outfit and set off on the spooktastic dusk to darkness light trail of eerie paths and spooky spaces. This family friendly event will get you in the spirit of the season.
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Poisons and Potions of the Rainforest at The Living Rain Forest, 25 Oct – 3 Nov
Discover the venomous and poisonous inhabitants of the rainforest from plants to creatures, used as weapons, medicines and more. Perfect for October half term.
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Open Air Cinema at Cobbs Farm Shop, 26 Oct
Wrap up warm and enjoy an evening under the stars with a creepy twist. The Addams Family provides the perfect Halloween screening for all the family.
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Pick your own pumpkins and much more at Hall Court Farm, throughout October
Pumpkin-filled fun from picking to carving and decorating, woodland trails and play areas, Hall Court Farm offers Halloween-themed fun for all ages.
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Abingdon Bonfire and Fireworks at Abingdon Airfield, 9 Nov
A firework spectacular choreographed to music with plenty more going on from street food to fairground rides. Enjoy a low noise children’s display earlier in the evening before the main event.
About Ilsley Farm Barns
Nestled in the West Berkshire countryside, overlooking a gallop track and the North Wessex Downs AONB, Ilsley Farm Barns offer a unique and high-quality stay.
Sleeping up to 12 guests in the biggest properties, our cottages are finished to a high standard, with plenty of indoor and outdoor space to relax and unwind. Ideal for family holidays or weekends away with friends.
Click here to find out more about Ilsley Farm Barns.