Things to Do This Autumn
Looking for things to do in Milton Keynes this Autumn? From Halloween fun and delicious street food to outdoor adventures and the return of Willen On Ice, there’s plenty happening at Willen Lake!
Here are some ideas to help you make the most of the season.
Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 October | 11am–4pm | Free entry
Willen Lake’s Flavour Fest returns for its Autumn Edition, bringing two days of street food, music and family fun to the lake.
Discover a fantastic line-up of vendors serving everything from burgers, Malaysian and Punjabi cuisine to grilled cheese, roast dinner wraps, waffles and sweet treats. There’ll also be face painting from Giggle & Glow Artistry.
With free entry and no booking required, it’s the perfect excuse to get together with family and friends and enjoy some great food.
Every day during October half term | 10am–4pm
Join Wilbur on a spooky adventure around Willen Lake with our free Halloween Trail!
Collect a trail sheet from the Watersports Centre, follow the clues and complete the spooky challenges along the way. Return your finished sheet to collect a Halloween treat.
The trail is best suited to children under eight, but everyone is welcome. It’s a fun way to get outdoors and enjoy a little Halloween magic this half term.
24 & 25 October | 4:30pm–9pm | Tickets required
Get ready for Willen Lake’s first-ever Halloween Fest & Drone Show! Enjoy an evening of live music, funfair rides, tasty food and free face painting before watching a spectacular Halloween drone show light up the sky.
Tickets are limited, so book ahead to avoid missing out. Early Bird tickets start at £6 for children and £8 for adults.
Looking for a little adventure? Willen Lake has plenty of activities to keep the family entertained this half term.
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RYA Sailing: Learn new skills and get out on the water.
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Paddlesports Week: Enjoy a week of paddlesports!
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Activity Days: Keep the kids busy with action-packed days of fun.
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Treetop Extreme: Take on the heights and challenge yourself.
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Archery & Axe Throwing: Test your aim and enjoy some competition!
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Adventure Golf: Challenge family and friends to a round of mini golf.
21 November 2026 – 3 January 2027
As autumn turns to winter, Willen On Ice returns to Willen Lake with real ice skating and festive fun!
Glide across our 800sqm ice rink beneath a canopy of lights, enjoy the fairground rides, tuck into festive street food and warm up with a drink at the Après Bar.
Whether you’re planning a family day out, a date night or a get-together with friends, it’s the perfect way to kick off the festive season.
Plan Your Autumn Visit
From free family activities and Halloween celebrations to outdoor adventures and festive skating, there’s plenty to enjoy at Willen Lake this autumn.
Start planning your visit and get ready to make some great memories with us!