Things to Do in October Half Term at Wembley Park

Looking for fun things to do with the kids this October half-term? Wembley Park is packed with family adventures, whatever the weather. From immersive Pixar worlds and colourful indoor play to creative workshops, outdoor playgrounds and nature trails, there's plenty to keep little ones entertained.

Read our ultimate guide to discover free activities, rainy-day favourites and over 60 places to eat, all within easy walking distance of each other.

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Covered playgrounds: Best for letting off steam

Rain or shine, Wembley Park has two free, covered all-weather playgrounds for little adventurers. Discover slides, swings and climbing towers opposite London Designer Outlet, or head to Union Park for a wooden train, swings and plenty of imaginative play.

🔸 Price: Free
🔸 Find them: Union Park South and Wembley Park Boulevard
🔸 Pair it with: the Wembley Park Art Trail

Union Park: Best for spotting wildlife

Discover nature in the heart of Wembley Park. Little explorers can spot wildlife around the ponds, discover bee hotels and enjoy outdoor play features, with plenty of green space to run, explore and let their imaginations roam.

🔸 Price: Free
🔸 Find it: Union Park North and South, Wembley Park
🔸 Pair it with: the Art Trail

Wembley Park Art Trail: Best for a mural hunt

Turn a family walk into an outdoor art adventure. Discover larger-than-life murals, including the Taylor Swift mural, plus digital displays and surprising artworks dotted around Wembley Park. See what the little ones can spot along the way, with plenty of opportunities for selfies and creative discoveries.

🔸 Price: Free
🔸 Find it: Across Wembley Park
🔸 Pair it with: playtime or Wembley Library

Wembley Library: Best for a story break

Let the children choose a story and enjoy a pause between activities. The children's library is on the ground floor of Brent Civic Centre.

🔸 Price: Free
🔸 Find it: Brent Civic Centre, 32 Engineers Way, HA9 0FJ
🔸 Pair it with: outdoor play before the workshop

Special event: Self-portrait workshop at Wembley Library

Create a portrait to take home, inspired by photographs from the S.M.I.L.E-ing Boys exhibition. A hands-on activity to build your Thursday afternoon around.

🔸 Price: Free; drop in
🔸 Ages: 3+
🔸 When: Thursday 29 October, 2.30–4.30pm
🔸 Find it: Wembley Library, Brent Civic Centre
🔸 Pair it with: outdoor play before the workshop

Special event: Relaxed morning at Wembley Library

This autism-friendly early opening offers books and crafts in a quieter setting. Siblings, parents and carers are welcome. Drop in, or book one ticket per attendee to receive the visual story in advance.

🔸 Price: Free; drop in, or book to receive the visual story
🔸 Ages: 3–15
🔸 When: Thursday 29 October, 9.30–10.30am
🔸 Find it: Wembley Library, Brent Civic Centre
🔸 Pair it with: a short outdoor wander

Giants Trail: Best for cracking clues

Grab a free clue sheet from Guest Services, then hunt for the eight Giants hiding in stores around London Designer Outlet. Start at the Wall of Wonder mural to meet them first. Scan each QR code to reveal a secret letter, solve the mystery words, then hand in your sheet for a sweet treat and an exclusive Giants Trail badge.

🔸 Price: Free
🔸 When: Until Thursday 5 November
🔸 Find it: Guest Services, London Designer Outlet, HA9 0FD
🔸 Pair it with: the free playgrounds opposite London Designer Outlet

Macaroni Penguin: Best for under-6s

Let them climb, slide and explore while you enjoy a well-earned coffee! Macaroni Penguin combines colourful indoor soft play with a family-friendly café, making it a great rainy-day escape when the kids need to burn off some energy.

🔸 Price: Child £14 per 60-minute session; up to two adults free
🔸 Ages: Best for under-6s; check the current play age limit with the venue before booking
🔸 Find it: 3 Wellers Way, HA9 0UH
🔸 Pair it with: Storytime at Wembley Library
🔸 Good to know: Sessions are non-refundable. Children need grip socks, and adults need socks.

Bubble Planet: Best for ball pits and photos

Step into a world of bubbles, colour and larger-than-life fun! Dive into a giant ball pit, explore dazzling mirrored rooms and discover playful, immersive spaces packed with surprises. A brilliant way to brighten up a rainy day and capture some unforgettable family photos.

🔸 Price: Adult from £19.90 · Child from £15.90, plus a £2 booking fee per ticket; prices vary by session
🔸 Find it: Unit 22, Fulton Road, HA9 0NP
🔸 Pair it with: Wembley Park Art Trail if the sun comes out

Mundo Pixar: Best for Disney and Pixar fans of all ages

Ever dreamed of stepping inside your favourite Pixar film? Shrink down to toy size in Andy’s room, explore the underwater world of Finding Nemo and discover the magic of Monsters, Inc., Inside Out and Coco. With life-sized sets and familiar characters around every corner, it's a family adventure packed with magical moments and brilliant photo opportunities. Open until 3 January 2027.

🔸 Price: Adult from £24 · Child from £18; fees and availability vary by session
🔸 Ages: All ages welcome; child tickets cover ages 2–15, and under-16s must be with a ticketed adult
🔸 Find it: Fulton Road, HA9 0TF
🔸 Pair it with: Union Park or Wembley Park Art Trail

BonBon Pottery: Best for making something together

Ready to get colourful? Pick your favourite ceramic piece, grab a paintbrush and let your imagination run wild. From mugs to personalised keepsakes, it's a lovely hands-on activity for the whole family. Your masterpieces will be glazed and fired, ready to collect another day.

🔸 Price: Average £24 per piece, including painting, glazing and firing. No studio fee
🔸 Find it: 12 Wembley Park Boulevard, HA9 0HP
🔸 Pair it with: A visit to the colourful artwork on the Spanish Steps

Cineworld Wembley: Best for a family film

Choose a film everyone wants to see, then try racing games or air hockey if you fancy an extra stop. Set a games budget first: arcade games cost extra.

🔸 Price: Family Ticket: adults pay the child rate; online fees apply
🔸 Find it: Level 4, London Designer Outlet, HA9 0FD
🔸 Pair it with: a children's meal on Level 2
🔸 Before you book: Family Ticket covers two adults and two children, or one adult and three children. Children must be 14 or under. Prices vary by film and format.

Sixes Social Cricket: Best for a bit of family rivalry

Take turns in the batting nets and see who scores highest. No cricketing experience is needed. At the published peak rates, two adults and two children pay £52.50 before fees.

🔸 Price: Adult £15.75 · Child £10.50 (peak); checkout fees may apply
🔸 Ages: Check child age bands and playing requirements
🔸 Find it: BOXPARK Wembley, Olympic Way, HA9 0JT
🔸 Pair it with: food at BOXPARK or the Playbox Room at BOXPARK

Disney's High School Musical: Best for a family theatre trip

Join Troy, Gabriella and the familiar songs at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. Allow 2 hours 15 minutes, including an interval, and plan lunch before the performance. Everyone needs a ticket.

🔸 Price: Tickets from £30 per person
🔸 Ages: 6+ recommended; under-16s must be accompanied by and seated with an adult; under-3s are not admitted
🔸 Find it: Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, 3 Fulton Road, HA9 0SP
🔸 Pair it with: an Art Trail walk before the show

Steve Backshall's Deadly Live: Best for wildlife fans

Wildlife stories, experiments and stunts bring the natural world to the arena. Make this your Tuesday highlight, with lunch or free outdoor exploring before the show.

🔸 Price: Varies by seat; check booking fees
🔸 Ages: Under-14s must be with an adult
🔸 When: Tuesday 27 October, 2pm
🔸 Find it: OVO Arena Wembley, Arena Square, HA9 0AA
🔸 Pair it with: the Art Trail and a family lunch
🔸 Before you book: Doors open at 12.30pm and the show finishes around 4pm, subject to change. Check your ticket before travelling.

Wembley Stadium Tour: Best for football fans

Go behind the scenes and discover the stadium's history. Choose an available date before travelling, as events affect tour access. The £75 family ticket covers two adults and two children.

🔸 Price: Adult £28 · Child £19 · Family £75
🔸 Ages: Under-16s need an adult; the standard tour is not suitable for small children
🔸 Find it: Wembley Stadium; follow your booking's entrance instructions
🔸 Pair it with: lunch at London Designer Outlet
🔸 Before you book: Buggies are not permitted on the standard tour. Under-5s enter free with a paying adult. Child tickets are for under-16s.

Raver Tots Halloween Party: Best for dressing up and dancing

Dress up and dance to house, garage, drum and bass and old skool classics at this family rave. Expect lasers, dancers, special effects and face painting. It can get loud, so bring ear defenders for little ones.

🔸 Price: Tickets from £16; babies under 18 months go free
🔸 Ages: All ages; under-12s need a child ticket, 12 and over need an adult ticket
🔸 When: Sunday 1 November, 12–2pm
🔸 Find it: BOXPARK Wembley, Olympic Way, HA9 0JT
🔸 Pair it with: lunch at BOXPARK after the party
🔸 Before you book: No tickets on the door. Check the booking provider's refund terms. Every adult must come with a child (up to three adults per child).

Make a day of it

Not sure where to start? Pick the plan that suits your day.

A free afternoon

Start in Union Park, where little ones can climb, swing and spot wildlife by the ponds. Then wander the Art Trail and see who can find the biggest mural. Wind down with a story at Wembley Library before heading home.

🔸 How long: Around 3–4 hours, at your own pace
🔸 Price: Free; food and travel extra
🔸 Add on: On Thursday 29 October, drop in to the free self-portrait workshop, 2.30–4.30pm

One special treat

Book one big highlight, like stepping inside your favourite Pixar films at Mundo Pixar or diving into the ball pit at Bubble Planet. Take a stroll along the Art Trail, then refuel over lunch and let the kids run off any leftover energy in Union Park.

🔸 How long: Around 4–5 hours, including breaks
🔸 Price: Depends on your highlight; the Art Trail and Union Park are free
🔸 Good to know: Book timed sessions before you travel

A rainy day

Start with books at Wembley Library, then pick your indoor adventure: a film at Cineworld, soft play at Macaroni Penguin, bubbles at Bubble Planet or pottery painting at BonBon Pottery. Finish with a family meal nearby, even better with one of the kids-eat-free offers.

🔸 How long: Around 3–5 hours
🔸 Price: The library is free; paid activities vary
🔸 Good to know: Check library hours and your session times first. Going to the cinema? Eat at London Designer Outlet and you'll stay in the same building all afternoon.

Kids eat free this half term

Frankie and Benny's

One free kids' meal with every adult main, every day from 17 October to 1 November. Just tell your server when ordering. Dine-in only; upgrades cost extra; can't be combined with other offers.

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Zizzi

One free Bambini meal with every adult main for Zillionaires' Club members, Sunday to Friday from 18 October to 1 November. Join and get your code before you pay. Excludes Saturdays and event days; can't be combined with other offers.

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Las Iguanas

A free kids' main, two sides and a dessert with every adult main, every day. Claim the perk in the Las Iguanas app and show it when you order. Under-12s only; the adult main must be from the à la carte menu, not the lunch menu; one perk per visit. Not available on Wembley event days or other selected days, so check your date directly with the restaurant.

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TGI Fridays

A free kids' main with two sides with every full-price adult main, from 9 October to 1 November. For Stripes Rewards app members only. Ages 12 and under; dessert not included; dine-in only; can't be combined with other offers.

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More family deals

Pizza Express

Sharing Feast: feed four for £12.50 per person (£50 in total) with two Large Classic pizzas, a Dough Balls Sharer and any two sides. Dine-in only, available every day, no code needed.

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Hungry for something else? Explore over 60 places to eat at Wembley Park →

Getting here

By Tube: Wembley Park station: Jubilee and Metropolitan lines. Around 12 minutes from Baker Street on the Metropolitan line.

By train: Wembley Stadium is a separate station, with direct trains from London Marylebone. Choose the station nearest your first stop.

On foot: From Wembley Park Tube: approximately 5 minutes to BOXPARK, 10 to Wembley Stadium or OVO Arena, and 15 to London Designer Outlet. Allow longer with children and buggies.

By car: Check live parking information for your date. Event days can affect prices and access; booking fees may apply. Check London Designer Outlet's spending conditions before relying on parking validation.

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Toilets and family facilities

London Designer Outlet: Parent-and-child and adult-changing facilities: Level 1, beside The Fragrance Shop. Accessible toilets and lifts serving every level are available.

Changing Places: Facilities are listed at London Designer Outlet and Brent Civic Centre. Accessible toilets are also available in the Civic Centre.

Buggies and access: Cineworld is lift-accessible. Buggies are not permitted on the standard Stadium Tour. Check individual attractions for storage, access and facilities.

A quieter option: The relaxed library opening on 29 October offers a calmer start.

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Prices, event information and restaurant offers were checked on 19 October 2026. Availability, fees and offer conditions can change; check the linked venue or booking page before travelling. Indicative prices may not be available for every half-term session.