Join the Pumpkin Patch Trail in Caterham Valley this Halloween!
There have been some mysterious stirrings in the pumpkin patch…
The Caterham Valley Halloween Trail is back! Scarecrow Sam needs his little helpers to follow the trail and unscramble the secret message hidden in the pumpkins throughout Caterham Valley. There’s a reward for every helper and a chance to win some magical prizes!
Visit us at our welcome desk in the Church Walk Shopping Centre on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st October from 10am to 3pm to take part in our fantastic free trail.
Follow the stars on our trail map to find the pumpkin posters dotted about Caterham and keep your eyes peeled for tasty treats along the way.
Our Halloween Trail is designed for primary and junior school-aged children. Don’t forget to get dressed up, have fun and share your spooky selfies with us on Facebook and Instagram.
Event dates: Friday 30th October & Saturday 31st October 2026
Time: 10am – 3pm
Location: Trail starts and finishes in Church Walk Shopping Centre
Expect some spooky fun, plenty of sweet treats, and some very special guests.
Entertainment and Activities
Sam the Scarecrow and Penny Pumpkin: Keep your eyes peeled while enjoying our trail and you might just spot our walkabout entertainers, Sam the Scarecrow and Penny Pumpkin! Make sure to stop them for pictures and wish them a Happy Halloween!
Pumpkin carving competition: The businesses of Caterham Valley have been busy carving their own unique and creative pumpkins which will be displayed in their windows from 26th October. Wander around town and visit them all, then pick your pumpking or pumpqueen! You can vote for your favourite here. The winning business will receive a prize, and by voting you’ll be entered in a special prize draw too! Voting closes at midnight on 31 October.
Free face painting: Visit Crown & Pepper on Godstone Road between 12 and 3pm for some free spooky face painting! Enjoy a drink or a bite to eat while you wait. Church Walk Shopping Centre will also be hosting a fabulous free face painter on Friday 30th.
Pumpkin giveaway: As well as face painting, Church Walk Shopping Centre are giving away free pumpkins! Visit their pumpkin patch to claim your pumpkin and enjoy a spooky photoshoot.
Children’s Halloween Arts & Crafts: Caterham Valley Library (one of the stops on our Halloween Trail) is running an arts and crafts session for children on 31st October.
Halloween Colouring: Right at Home are opening their doors as a rest stop for those on the trail. Parents can stop by and take a break while their kids enjoy Halloween-inspired colouring activities.
Local promotions
Bua Thai: During the Halloween Trail on 30th and 31st October, customers will receive on free glass of wine or bottle of beer with every spicy hot chicken wings order.
C&B by Sharlene: 20% off any made-to-measure orders for clients that book an in-store appointment from 31st October to 30th November.
JJ Browne & Son Jewellers: 25% off all silver cufflinks sold from 1st to 31st October. Don’t forget to check out their Halloween window display!
Terms & Conditions
The Halloween Trail will run from 10am – 3pm on Friday 30th October and Saturday 31st October and is designed for primary and junior school-aged children. The start is located in Church Walk Shopping Centre (located near Morrisons), where our team will offer tips on how to complete the Trail. We recommend you set out on the Trail by 2.30 pm to ensure you enjoy the full experience. When you have completed the Trail, please hand in your completed sheet with your vote for the Pumpkin Carving Competition to enter our prize draw. The winners will be contacted before the end of November.
Parents and Carers
We want everyone to stay safe whilst having fun on our Halloween Trail, so please ensure children are closely supervised at all times, especially at road crossings. All children must be accompanied on the trail by an adult. Whilst every effort has been made to minimise allergens in our ‘sweet treats’, it remains the responsibility of supervising adults to check contents and to be cautious of choking hazards. All clues will be displayed in shop windows, so you won’t need to search inside business premises. You are welcome to enter the designated ‘treat stops’ en route. Have fun!
