Southbourne Pumpkin Fest 2026

A free day of Halloween fun for all the family on Southbourne Grove - Pumpkin Trail, games, crafts, music and fun fair. Fancy dress welcome! Join us on Saturday 31st October, 10am to 4pm, for Southbourne Pumpkin Fest - a free day of Halloween fun for all the little monsters along Southbourne Grove. Fancy dress welcome! THE PUMPKIN TRAIL • Collect your pumpkin token at Southbourne Green. • Walk the high street, visit the local traders and spot the pumpkins on display. • Use your token to vote for your favourite pumpkin and give it the chance to . WHERE TO FIND THE FUN Southbourne Green (start here): face painting, the Penalty Ghost Shootout, music, games and Halloween fun. Southbourne Grove: explore the high street, visit our local traders and enjoy pumpkin fun along the way. Wentworth Avenue (kids area): spooky crafts, creepy challenges, fun fair rides and Kids DJ lessons with Jungle Cub. ALL THE STOPS Games: ghost penalty shoot out, pumpkin bowling, fun fair, apple bobbing, ghost pinata, trick or treat. Make and create: Little Monster Makers, crafts, face paint, story telling, Little Monster DJ School. Treats: Halloween treats, spooky lucky dip, spooky shakes. With thanks to Bournemouth Coastal BID, Immense Events, Jungle Cub, Aspire Life, Rotary Boscombe & Southbourne and Makla. Presented by Bournemouth Coastal BID. More info at visitsouthbourne.co.uk