From autumn-inspired artwork and a free organised Halloween-themed craft activity to a trip to the local art gallery, even if the weather is bad there is plenty to keep the children entertained for the week in Eastbourne.
Here are 13 ideas - How many will you tick off this half term?
For other days out and paid-for activities in Eastbourne this half term click here for our October half term guide
For full details on the free craft activity in Eastbourne town centre click here
![Hampden Park - Feed the ducks, enjoy the play park and explore the woods](https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/webimg/T0FLMTM0MzA5NjA4.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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Hampden Park - Feed the ducks, enjoy the play park and explore the woods
![Shinewater Park - Walk, run, jog, cycle or scoot the circular route (approximately 5km) around the lake, spot the herons, feed the ducks and then enjoy the playground.](https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/webimg/T0FLMTM0MzA5NjIx.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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Shinewater Park - Walk, run, jog, cycle or scoot the circular route (approximately 5km) around the lake, spot the herons, feed the ducks and then enjoy the playground. Photo: Hilsea Portsmouth
![Eastbourne Pier - Take a walk down the pier. The 2p machines, although not free, are fairly affordable](https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/webimg/T0FLMTM0MzA5NjI0.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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Eastbourne Pier - Take a walk down the pier. The 2p machines, although not free, are fairly affordable
![Skate parks - There are a few in the town. On Eastbourne seafront by the Sovereign Centre, Gildredge Park, Hampden Park and Shinewater Park](https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/webimg/T0FLMTM0MzA5NjI5.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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Skate parks - There are a few in the town. On Eastbourne seafront by the Sovereign Centre, Gildredge Park, Hampden Park and Shinewater Park