🎃 Fun October Half Term Activities for Toddlers and Families

When October half term rolls around, the air gets crisp, the leaves turn golden, and little ones are bursting with energy and excitement! It’s the perfect time to make magical family memories — from cosy indoor crafts to outdoor adventures. Whether you’re planning days out or staying snug at home, here are some fun and easy October half term activities to keep your toddlers smiling all week long.

🍁 1. Go on an Autumn Nature Hunt

Wrap up warm in your favourite Jack in the Box Clothing T-shirt and explore your local park or woodland. Collect colourful leaves, conkers, pinecones and sticks — then make your own nature collage or leaf crown when you get home. It’s a simple way to enjoy the great outdoors and spark your toddler’s curiosity.

🎨 2. Try Some Cosy Autumn Crafts

Half term is the perfect excuse for messy play!

• Paint pumpkins or pinecones
• Make paper bats and ghosts
• Create handprint trees with autumn colours

Set up a little crafting corner, pop on one of our easy-wash T-shirts, and let their imagination run wild.

🕸️ 3. Visit a Pumpkin Patch

A trip to the pumpkin patch is a must-do October adventure. Let your toddler choose their very own pumpkin — big, small or funny-shaped — to take home and decorate. Don’t forget to snap some adorable photos of your little one surrounded by pumpkins (the perfect moment to show off their Jack in the Box outfit!).

☕ 4. Have a Snuggly Movie Afternoon

After all that autumn exploring, a movie afternoon is just what everyone needs. Build a blanket fort, grab some popcorn, and snuggle up in soft toddler loungewear. A mix of family favourites like Room on the Broom or The Gruffalo’s Child always hits the spot.

👻 5. Enjoy a Spooky but Sweet Halloween Day

Half term and Halloween go hand in hand! Get your little one ready for the spooky fun with one of our Halloween-themed T-shirts — perfect for trick-or-treating or family parties. Add some face paint, pumpkin lights and themed snacks for a frightfully fun day!

 

 

 

🌧️ 6. Rainy Day Play Indoors

 

British weather isn’t always kind in October — but that’s okay! Try indoor activities like:

• Building a cardboard castle
• Baking autumn biscuits
• Setting up a mini treasure hunt around the house

Rain or shine, there’s always something fun to do together.

 

 

💛 Make Memories in Style

Wherever half term takes you — out on adventures or curled up at home — make sure your little one stays comfy, cosy and full of personality. Explore our toddler T-shirts and clothing collections at JackInTheBoxClothing.co.uk for styles that make every day an adventure.