Halloween Half Term with Little Ones in Saffron Walden
Half term Halloween tips for under 4s in Saffron Walden: Hatters pumpkin patch advice, Little Berries Thursday, and what is on while groups are off.
10/28/20262 min read
We visited on Tuesday 27 October, Halloween half term week.
Half term and Halloween in the same week? That is a lot of excitement for tiny people (and a lot of planning for us).
We went to Hatters this week (muddy, magical and totally worth it), so here are my quick tips for making the most of this week with under 4s.
Last minute Halloween, little ones style
You do not need a big event to make it feel special.
A pumpkin hunt on a walk, spotting them on doorsteps
Wearing a costume to the shops or a play date
Something orange for lunch and a spooky story at bedtime
Trick or treat early on Saturday while it is still light
For babies and toddlers, short and simple is the magic.
If you are heading to Hatters
Wellies, a puddle suit, wipes for the mud, and a plastic bag for the muddy kit at the end
Use the wheelbarrows on site to push little ones around, rather than wrecking your pram
Ask a member of staff when the characters are on in the Mad Hatters tea party rooms
Only portaloos on site, so be ready for a tricky nappy change
If you need dairy free, treat options are limited (we found chocolate strawberries that worked for us)
And if your little one is potty trained, a kids travel wees pot (a kids shewee style bottle) is worth practising with at home. Once they are used to it, you will have far fewer fights trying to wrestle a puddle suit off mid outing… unless they need a poop, of course 🤣
I like this one: KIDDIWHIZZ portable travel potty (Amazon affiliate link).
If you can, go midweek and earlier in the month. It is likely to be less muddy if the weather is kind, less worn in, and there may still be some grass.
Half term this week
Essex schools are off from Monday 26 to Friday 30 October, back on Monday 2 November.
Most baby and toddler groups are off during half term unless they say otherwise. If a group is term time only, it is definitely off this week.
Thursday highlight: Little Berries
Little Berries runs all year, including school holidays, so Thursday morning still has somewhere to go.
It is at Littlebury Village Hall, 10 to 11:30am. I will be there running it, so come and say hello!
Details: Little Berries Play Group
Check before you go
Look at the group or venue's own page or Facebook for half term changes
Soft play and seasonal events can get busy, so book ahead where you can
Pack snacks and a spare outfit (face paint and toddlers rarely mix well)
Where to look on Walden Weekly
Whatever you get up to, have a lovely half term and a happy Halloween! 🎃
Sophie x
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