As we wave goodbye to Summer and welcome Autumn to Milton Keynes, the city has a huge array of events and activities coming up designed to spark your imagination, challenge your capabilities and excite your curiosity.
From pumpkin picking, festivals, Halloween, live music, free events, Oktoberfest and so much more, you’ll find something to do in Milton Keynes this Autumn…
Pumpkins & Halloween
The Patch MK – 3 to 31 October (selected dates)
Step into an award-winning Pumpkin Patch this autumn to pick your perfect pumpkin, meet the mischievous witches, toast marshmallows, take a barrel train ride and capture unforgettable seasonal photos.
As night falls, The Patch transforms for Pumpkin Nights, with fire and LED shows, live music, axe throwing, spooky lighting, and delicious food and drink. MORE
Halloween at Bletchley Park – 26 to 31 October
Spooky happenings are going on at Boo-letchley Park this Halloween.
Important things are disappearing mysteriously into thin air, with cryptic notes being left behind as the only clue. Is it a ghoul taking them, or a mischievous imp? Or is it someone playing a clever trick?
We need fearless detectives to help us solve this mystery, reveal the thief and recover our missing items. MORE
Zombie Trail at Stowe Gardens – 9 October to 1 November
A scientist’s experiment has gone wrong, and some residents seem to have reappeared in the lost village of Lamport. Head to Stowe Gardens for some spooktacular autumn fun! MORE
Free Events
AW26 Fashion Weekend at centre:mk – 3 & 4 October – FREE
Fashion Weekend AW26 is back this Autumn in Middleton Hall for a weekend packed with FREE style inspiration, expert tips, and must-see fashion and beauty showcases!
Enjoy a weekend of new-season looks and catwalk shows with over 40 brands showcased on stage, exclusive pop-ups from your favourite fashion, beauty and jewellery brands and style talks & beauty masterclasses.
FREE no tickets required. MORE
Heritage Open Days – 11 to 20 September – FREE
Milton Keynes Heritage Open Days celebrates its 20th anniversary this September. This year’s festival is the biggest ever, with more than 300 FREE events delivered by 84 organisations over ten days. MORE
Wolverton Scarecrow Festival – 12 & 13 September – FREE
On 12 September, head to The Community Orchard to pickup your free trail map, then take a wander around the town to discover the amazingly creative scarecrows designed by the community. MORE
Haervest at Bradwell Windmill – 12 September – FREE
Join Milton Keynes Arts Centre and local residents in celebration of a successful wheat harvest at Bradwell Windmill from 12-4pm. Enjoy traditional harvest dancing from Rapskallian Morris Dancers and Bhangra One; and music from Bradwell Silver Band. There will be artist-led craft activities; games and a Harvest Table display. MORE
Festivals
Milton Keynes Pride – 12 September – FREE
Returning to Campbell Park, MK Pride Festival, will bring thousands of people together for a FREE day and evening of music, entertainment, community and celebration. With Tulisa headlining and plenty of comedians, tributes acts and more – it is the place to be this September. MORE
City of Codes & Light Festival – 3 October – 6pm to 9.30pm – FREE
Join Milton Keynes Islamic Arts & Culture for a festival celebrating art, science and music. Enjoy a projection on Christ the Cornerstone Church, followed by a community lantern parade alongside live music and family-friendly performances on the main stage in Fred Roche Gardens, within the city centre. More information coming soon.
Oktoberfest in Campbell Park – 10 October
The UK’s BIGGEST Oktoberfest Tour is BACK in Milton Keynes. Get ready for a legendary celebration featuring; Bavarian beer bar, Mini Trader Village, Oompah bands, Live music, Gourmet Bratwurst & Pretzels, Photo Booth, Lederhosens, Singalongs and more!
Dust off your lederhosen… this is Oktoberfest like you’ve never seen before. MORE
Other Autumn Activities
Sundown Adventures at Go Ape in Salcey Forest – 17 Oct to 8 Nov (selected dates)
Back for another year, experience Go Ape Salcey Forest in the dark! When the sun goes down, the lights come up, taking the usual high ropes course thrills up a level. Dusk adventures. Glowing lights. Once a year. Get your tickets now. MORE
Eric Prydz at Arena MK – 24 October
One of electronic music’s most influential artists is coming to Arena MK at Stadium MK.
Eric Prydz returns to Milton Keynes for the first time in eight years, presented by Louder and Project One Live. Tickets on sale now – MORE
1940s Weekend at Bletchley Park – 26 & 27 September
Get ready for a weekend of vintage fun, music, dancing, food and surprises for all the family! There’s something for everyone; learn to swing dance with live bands, try your hand at breaking coded messages, weet characters from the 1940s brought to life by re-enactors, join in with 1940s themed activities and more.
Dress up in your best vintage look, or come as you are – everyone is welcome! MORE
MK Theatre
The Autum line up at Milton Keynes has everything you could want for a top night out; from spooky goings on in Paranormal Activity to musical Waitress, through to a brand new stage adaptation of Silence of the Lambs and the much-loved MAMMA MIA!
Check out the full programme here – MORE
The Stables
Enjoy world-class music and entertainment this Autumn with live music, comedy, workshops and more at The Stables. You can also enjoy pre-show dining at The Stables Kitchen.
Check out the full programme here – MORE
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