Where are the Family Racedays in October?

Features | 1st October 2026

Check out the racecourses’ websites for full details. Entry and entertainment for kids is free at most of the fixtures.

Here’s a look at all those fixtures in October.

Aintree

Halloween Family Day, Sunday 25 October

There will be some spooky surprises at the Liverpool track’s Halloween Family Day. Creepy crafts and ghoulish facepainting will compliment a decent afternoon of jumps racing. KPop Demon Hunters fans will be able to enjoy a Huntrix tribute act.

Hereford

Halloween Family Raceday, Monday 26 October

Enjoy a spooktacular afternoon at Hereford’s Halloween Family Raceday. There will be a trick-and-treat treasure hunt, fancy dress competition, owl display, archery, marshmallow toasting and much more ghostly entertainment.

Bangor

Spooktacular Family Day, Tuesday 27 October

Help break the curse of the Bangor-on-Dee dragon by completing challenges hidden around the course. There will also be some amazing prizes for the best creepy costume. Face painting and creepy crafts will also help make for a memorable day.

Newton Abbot

Family Fun Day, Tuesday 27 October

Visitors to the Devon course will be able to meet King George winner Frodon at the ‘meet an equine hero’ event.

Ascot

Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday, Saturday 31 October

The entertainment is certain to go with a bang at the Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday. There will be fairground rides and Halloween-themed entertainment to compliment the racing and a dazzling fireworks display.