The goody bags are packed. The activities are ready, the table is laid. The children are bouncing off the walls with excitement ๐
In just over an hour, our guests will arrive for our Nick Jr Pumpkin party. We’ve got some great activities ready and waiting from Frankenstein cupcakes (green of course) to making (paper based completely non messy) pumpkin lanterns and even sticking the wart on Wallykazam. If you’re looking for ideas for any Halloween or autumnal themed parties you’ve got coming up, I highly recommend hanging out on twitter from 5 pm today, as there will be plenty of inspiration to share over on the UKMumsTV twitter feed – use the #NickJrPumpkinParty hashtag to join in. More details over on the UKMums.TV site here.
There are a number of other bloggers taking part in the party, and they will be sharing pics of their activities too, and there are lots of giveaways happening as well. What’s more, if you stash the kids in front of NickJr*, they can be watching Halloween premiere episodes all week while you tweet to your hearts content.
(*please use pre-school TV responsibly.)
Dora and Friends is at 4.30pm (GMT – you did put your clocks back yesterday, right?) today, with a Peppa Pig Nick Jr Exclusive Halloween special at 5.30, and we’ll be sure to be watching. Then you’ve got Paw Patrol 5.30pm tomorrow, Zack and Quack 5.30 Wednesday, Lily’s Driftwood Bay on Thursday and Wallykazam! on Friday. A full week of spooky pre-school entertainment.
And if all that isn’t enough to get you into the party mood, I have a prize bundle to give away right here. Mandatory entry is a comment on this blogpost, and then there are optional extras to bump up your chances of winning. What are you waiting for? Get stuck in via the rafflecopter widget below.
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post, and we were supplied with the activities described.
Julie says
I like how the trees change. Paths and roads looking like orange leaf carpets. Very photographable.
Robyn Logan Clarke says
Jumping in piles of crunchy leaves with my wellies on.
Keri Jones says
I love the changing colours, it’s beautiful ๐ x
amy fidler says
The way the landscapes changes colours and how fresh the air feels x
Jon Sellers says
Bonfire Night and Halloween two big family occasions when we all get together and have fun
Tamsin Dean says
Having a warm bath aftwe getting home, some yummy jacket spuds with beans/butter and the soaps
winnie says
the red leaves
Martina Pichova says
crunching dry leaves under my feet
julie-ann eley says
I love the gorgeous carpet of gold leaves in the woodland areas
kim neville says
nice brisk walk then warming up in front of the log fire with a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows
melanie stirling says
I love all the colours of the trees,we have some amazing red and orange trees at the moment.
laura banks says
walking home from work seeing all the leaves scattered round
Mark R says
Making apple crumble from the windfall apples
Victoria Mylittlel says
collecting colourful leaves
Susan Lloyd says
Cosy nights in by the fire x
Angela McDonald says
The beautiful colours of the leaves changing!
Louise Fairweather says
The colours of the leaves, toasted marshmallows and fireworks.
Sarah Mackay says
Knitted jumpers
Shirley Evans says
Bonfires and scarecrow festivals and Harvest festival
danielle jupp says
snuggles on the sofa with a warm blanket
kim plant says
my twins birthday 1st nov there 8 this year x
Joanne Welsh says
The leaves changing colour
Chloe Elphick says
I love the Autumn family walks in the crisp air and then getting home and cosying up with a lovely hot chocolate ๐
Ruth Harwood says
We love running in the leaves xx
Michaela Hannah says
Walking around the parks and seeing all the beautiful colours of the trees
Paula Readings says
Apart from the colours, i like coming in from a cold dog walk into a warm home and that fuzzy feeling on your face.
Paula Barker says
Being able to close the curtains early, and snuggle down for the evening
Lisa Conn says
The beautiful coloured leaves ?
Lauren Tourle says
Halloween ๐ !!!!
Lyndsay-Rose says
Going to the park and seeing nature changing
KATHY D says
Not having to water the garden any more
karen cowley says
Long walks through beautiful coloured fallen leaves x
Sue McCarthy says
Crisp sunny weather, so nice to see the sun at this time of year
Kevin Honey says
Christmas is coming
lisa fahey says
love the dark evenings and a big cozy fire
Lindsey Stuart says
I love the Autumn dark evenings in, with the fire on and the candles lit, spending time with my little family watching movies ๐
jayne hall says
NOTHING AT ALL TOO COLD
STACY SORRELL says
i love hunting for conkers with my little one in the park
zoe bryan says
i love the changing of colours and how the nights draw in earlier so we spend more time with family ๐
jana harwood says
the changing colours of the leaves
Jenna Parrington says
I love Autumnal walks through the woods. Everything always looks so beautiful.
Rebecca Phillips says
taking my little boy out to collect conkers and crunch in the leaves. he loves being outdoors!
Rachel white says
Taking my basset hounds out for long walks. . They luurvee leaves & twigs
Rachel Craig says
The variety of colours of the leaves on the trees.
betony bennett says
Haha! Central heating :p
Allan Wilson says
The colours on our long Autumn walks
Jessica Powell says
I love all the colours, and Halloween ๐
Lyla says
I love all the orangey brown colours
nicola clarkson says
putting on wellies and going for long walks, kicking leaves
Catherine McAlinden says
The mornings being darker so we can sleep in!
MANDY DOHERTY says
Stamping through the crunchy leaves
samantha walker says
i actually hate everything about autumn other than the dark nights ๐
gillian burden says
i love seeing different colours of the leaves x
gillian burden says
i love seeing different colours of the leaves x
Jade Hewlett says
I like that it’s nearly Christmas!
Michelle Ferguson says
Chilly nights snuggled on the sofa
Maria P says
I love the colour of the leaves
Julie Ward says
Putting the clocks back, waste of time really but thats life, halloween, bonfire night, xmas next
Lynsey Buchanan says
I love guy fawkes night
Margaret Clarkson says
The colours of the leaves.
Jasmine Johns says
Christmas shopping ๐
claire woods says
I love the colours of the leaves.
Karen Laing says
I love the low lying mist over the fields in the morning before the sun has broken through,while walking my dogs,and the colours of the trees,the oranges,golds,yellows and pinks,absolutely stunning.Autumn is most definitely my favourite season x
sarah rees says
the lovely multi coloured leaves, red, orange and yellow, various combinations, just gorgeous
Helen M says
Long walks on misty mornings.
michelle pierce says
the dark evenings
Agnieszka Sady says
Foraging for wild mushrooms.
nicola says
watching the snow falling outside while sitting by a coal fire.
Tina Holmes says
I love the park in the autumn, and getting all cosy on the evenings.
Samantha Loughlin says
Lots of family Autumn BBQ all wrapped up warm. Xx
Karen Knox says
All of the autumn smells like pumpkin, bonfires and apples x
laura stewart says
having hearty meals xx
Terri-Louise dudey says
Cosy nights with the kids watching disney films xx
Nicola Battensby says
I love the changing colours of the leaves on the trees and cosying up with hubby and daughter watching movies!
stacey turner says
pyjamas!!!
Hannah Igoe says
I love conkers
Natalie Crossan says
Halloweeeeen ๐
carole n says
long cosy nights in
Cheryl Kean says
Them lovely long autumn walks with the dog and kids x
dawn pratt says
I LOVE the beautiful colours whilst walking through our local park, we collect fallen leaves of different colours and make a collage with my son :o)
Sharon L Johnson says
the chill in the air
iain maciver says
the changing colours
Jo Glasspool says
I love the fresh crisp air the season brings.
kimberley ryan says
love walking through the woods collecting conkers and jumping in leaves with my little ones
Amy Tidd says
Autumnal walks and hot chocolate to warm us up afterwards!
Caroline Blaza says
I love the frosty mornings x
claire griffiths says
love all the beautiful colours that are around and the crunchy leaves
Victoria Davison says
Snuggling up in fluffy pyjama’s with my little boy and my fiancรฉ as the nights get darker and colder. The excitement starts kicking in for Christmas, Christmas shopping starts to get under way, and cozy evening’s in front of the Xfactor and Strictly come Dancing with hot drinks is so lovely. I love the atmosphere of the whole thing.
adele knight says
Family walks in the forest, my son loves collecting leaves, cones and stones to bring home to decorate
Kelly Ellen Hirst says
Collecting conkers with the kids
jo maxted says
i love warm boots and baggy jumpers ๐ xx
Chantelle79 says
The autumn leaves and them crunching whilst walking through them
Eve Burke says
The fact it is not too hot and not too cold. Perfect for some days out and about
Caroline Buckley says
Autumn walks with my son
Leanne Lunn says
The leaves falling, and christmas is fast approaching ๐
tamalyn roberts says
dressing up for halloween
Christine Caple says
I like walking in the crunchy leaves.
Purmala Shrestha says
I love to sleep long hours.
Viv C says
Crunching the leaves with my daughter
gemma nisbet says
I love snuggling with hot chocolate after long autumn walks.
LAURA WATSON says
I love the changing of the leaves reds. golds. oranges x
Ian Yates says
Freshness and crispness
Mandy S says
Conkers! and being able to hide my body under layers of clothes now that the weather is changing!!
Otilia Neagu says
I love the colours, the smell and the fact that ‘Holidays are coming’ ๐
Phyllis Ellett says
The falling leaves in the cool wind.
Lucy Carter says
Crunching through the autumn leaves on the paths
Irene Gilmour says
family walks
joanna butler-savage says
putting PJs on at teatime
Julie Edwards says
It has to be the gorgeous colours of the leaves xx
Rebecca Howells says
Going for a walk and picking up lots of different autumnal colour crispy leaves for the wild hedgehogs in our garden to help them make their nest for hibernation. (@PeanutHog)
janine atkin says
i love wrapping up warm
amanda davis says
the colour changes and the darker nights time for the candles to come out
Joy Walker says
Cosy nights and treat or treating with the kids at Halloween
donna l jones says
watching the leaves fall of the trees and taking the dogs for a walk
Wendy Guy says
The lovely colours of the foliage.
Kim Styles says
watching the childrens excitement in piles of leaves! and the crisp healthy fresh air
Greig spencer says
love the changing of the leaves
Chris Bull says
Walking to the park with my grandson, crunching through the leaves, jumping in muddy puddles (This a new one but love every splash) and finishing with a winter picnic of crusty bread and soup ๐
EJ Dunn says
The slight chill in the air
Victoria Prince says
The seasonal veg and getting to make lots of yummy autumn comfort food like soups ๐
sharon sheppard says
I love the changes in the leaves on the trees and smell of bonfires x
Eileen Tingle says
The sound of the leaves when you walk on them and they crunch
Pauline Wilson says
I like crisp sunny Autumn days, the leaves falling, bonfire night and cosying in for the dark nights
Paddy D says
Watching our children kicking and playing in the fallen leaves
Hayley Lynch says
Long Autumn walks and conkering
Hannah says
Favourite part of Autumn is firework night! The best night of the year. I absolutely love it
Laura Walker says
Cozy jumpers, long walks and comfort food
Rebecca Sarah Smith says
Being able to put our pjs on earlier and watch TV snuggled on the sofa with my kids eating yummy, warming food and hot chocolate
stacey kavanah says
i love all the colours on the leaves and all the fun activities i can do with the kids from the lovely leaves and pine cones we find on the floor
Angela Paull says
Lots of layers of cosy knitwear
ellie spider says
I love jumping in piles of crispy leaves usually accompanied by the mad hound ๐
Ding Rankine says
Autumn? I love all the seasons for different reasons. Autumn for the vibrant colours, the early darkness and the smell in the air of approaching Christmas. Children trick or treating and walks through crackling carpets of fallen leaves.
jessica cook says
I love halloween
tarbs gill says
Reminding my children they aren’t wearing their wellies..
claire little says
my birthday
Sheri Darby says
Walking through piles of leaves
Zoey Deacon says
The colours and scenery changing
Hekna says
I love all the colours of autumn
sandy ralph says
the changing colours of the leaves on all the trees
leonie owen says
Halloween, bonfire night and my daughters birthday
Zoe Warren says
I love that it starts getting cooler so you can start wearing nice coats and boots! Oh and all the amazing colours everywhere too!
Kirsty Harrington says
The crisp cold air
Nancy Bradford says
I love the beautiful colours when the leaves change and I also love the extra hour’s sleep in the morning when the time changes.
Ian Goodyear says
Beautiful colours, from both the trees and fireworks.
Eleanor Powell says
The changing colours
olivia Kirby says
I do like the trees but overall not keen as it gets more dangerous driving on our country roads and getting the kids to school
Caroline S says
Autumn sunshine and beautiful trees, and my birthday!
karen Howden says
the lovely coloured trees
Tracey Whittle says
All of the different coloured leaves on the trees
nikki white says
all different color leaves me and my children like to collect
Minnie15 says
The smell in the air on an evening ๐ x
lindsay chadburn says
getting wrapped up and going long walks with my daughters
Leanne Hansell says
I like bonfire night.
claire fawkner says
The gorgeous colours!
kelly morgan says
the colour of leaves
zoe somerfield says
Conkers, changing colours, halloween, bonfire night. I love it.
Wendy Becker says
Soon be christmas
Emma Whittaker says
The clocks going back so we get an extra hour in bed ๐
Christine taylor says
I love the leaves and the colours they become x
Laura Pritchard says
I’m not a fan of cold or wet so I’d say the amazing TV dramas & reality TV that comes on, & the build-up to Christmas! I prefer my leaves green and on the trees….not soggy on the floor & sticking to my shoes! ๐
Amanda A says
I love the early cosy evenings, the changing colours outside to reds, oranges and browns and also Halloween and Bonfire night ๐
Samantha Fernley says
I love the darkness and the cold as it makes me feel cosy inside the house.
Kelly L says
Bonfire night!
Neha Parmar says
the trees and flowers changing colors,cozy atmosphere and festive mood
NICK GREENSLADE says
Maple trees
Lisa Pond says
Leaves on the ground and boots! ๐
Emilia nastaly-howard says
Cozy nights in ๐
becci cleary says
The ‘Autumn Smell’ in the air. Cant describe it but it reminds me of being a child, trick or treating at halloween and wrapping up tight for bonfires in the local park
Charmian Filewood says
The colours of the scenery and the wonderful excuse to hit the hot chocolate with all the trimmings!!
Kati Whiteoak says
Crisp frosty mornings that melt into bright sunny days just bursting with the changing colours – a new scene every day!
Val Pownall says
Beautiful crisp sunny days and jumping in piles of leaves.
Julie says
My favourite things about autumn are the colder weather, the beautiful colours, and being able to wear fluffy comfy clothes. I love everything about autumn ๐
Emma Daisy Jordan says
the leaves on the floor
jodie harvey says
halloween! ๐
Rebecca Lis says
Crunchy leaves in the woods!
Susan B says
Pumpkins (of course!) and trees. My favourite tree for autumn colour is the Liquidambar. Stunning!
sallyann johnston says
The beautiful colour changing scenery and walking through the woods kicking through the leaves with the kids & dog x
Jade Wilson says
I love the change in weather, when it goes from mild to crisp and cold! x
Sarah Saunders says
I love all the colours as the leaves fall. beautiful xxx
Keith Hunt says
Running the Basset Hounds on a empty beach
Louise Whittaker says
I love splashing in muddy puddles with my girls and running through rustling leaves, we often pick up a few to do leaf rubbings with at home
Samantha Mann says
Going for walks in the crispy leaves
caroline tokes says
i love the colours & time to start cooking winter foods
Jill fairbank says
The beusitful changing leaves and jumping in the leaves
Dawn McBride says
I love it all, the cosy nights in, lovely walks in the crunching leaves, such a beautiful season xx
kelly holden says
I love the colours of the leaves and shopping ready for Christmas
alice lightning says
falling of the leaves from the trees nights pulling in and the crispy air beautiful
Victoria Thurgood says
i like the colours in the park
Michelle C says
The beautiful colours of the trees ; )
Laura Barratt says
The making of apple crumble, apple tart and apple cake with all of our lovely windfall apples!
Donna Gilligan says
Crunching through the leaves
Claire Nelson says
The leaves changing colour
Clare Hubbard says
The beautiful colours of the falling leaves
viv carey says
i love going on nature walks with the kids and picking up lots of fallen leaves and branches etc to do some crafts.
Natalie Gillham says
going for walks in the crisp autumn air and seeing the beautiful autumn colours along the way ๐
Monika S says
long evenings and falling leaves
Vickie Jackson says
I love playing in the leaves with my children ๐ It’s fab!