Dive into autumn and harvest festivities this October. Whether you're joining in local music events, headed to the cliff paths or joining in Halloween parties, there's plenty to explore.
Read on to discover upcoming events our Islands have in store for you.
OCTOBER
1st - 31st October: The Big Eat Food Festival
The Big Eat brings together restaurants, chefs, producers and food businesses across the island for a month of special menus, dining events and new experiences.
With Guernsey’s focus on fresh, local produce, there is plenty to enjoy, from seafood and seasonal ingredients to international dishes, tasting menus and food made especially for the festival. It’s a chance to try somewhere new, revisit a favourite or enjoy a menu you won’t find at any other time of year.
This October's programme also includes a special evening at China Red with celebrity chef Ching-He Huang MBE, bringing her acclaimed Asian cooking to Guernsey.
1st - 31st October: Le Hechet Farm Pumpkins
Head to the family run pumpkin patch to see squash and pumpkins of all kinds, ride the tractors and meet some of the farm's friendly cows.
6th - 30th October: Art in the Park
The National Trust of Guernsey's Art at the Park Gallery in Saumarez Park is delighted to showcase Wendy Griffin's new art exhibition 'The Stillness of Place'.
Wendy's landscapes and seascapes are beautifully serene evoking long summers and crisp cold winters. Using oil paints as well as pastels, Wendy's mastery of both media results in wonderful scenes typical of the Guernsey we all know and love.
The exhibition runs from Tuesday the 6th of October until Friday the 30th of October between 10am and 5pm daily (Please be aware that the exhibition will close at 2pm on the final day.). The Gallery is free entry and is accessible friendly.
9th - 24th October: Sarnia Arts & Crafts Club | Winter Exhibition
Featuring paintings and crafts from some of Guernsey’s most talented artists, the Sarnia Arts & Crafts Club’s Winter Exhibition at Sula Gallery showcases the work of club members and provides an excellent opportunity for some early Christmas Shopping!
10th - 24th October: Nerine Festival
The Nerines have had National Collection status since 2017, and this annual display varies each year depending on which Nerines are at their best. They look particularly good and sparkle when the sun shines. There are Nerine plants to buy every day and there will be someone to answer your questions every afternoon and all day each Saturday and Sunday.
15th October: Murder Mystery at the OGH
Join The Old Government House Hotel for an unforgettable evening of intrigue, deception and suspense as Murder at the OGH unfolds around you. As the mystery deepens, clues emerge, alliances shift and every guest becomes a suspect.
Enjoy a delicious three-course dinner while professional actors bring the story to life around your table. Question the suspects, follow the evidence and work with your fellow detectives to uncover the truth before the evening reaches its dramatic conclusion.
16th - 17th October: The Great Outdoors Herm Weekend
Discover the beauty of Herm with its stunning coastal and cliff path walks, beautiful wildlife and peaceful island surroundings. Stay in one of Herm’s charming White House Hotel Mermaid Wing rooms and enjoy full board, with breakfast and evening dining at The Mermaid Tavern, plus a traditional Guernsey Cream Tea on Saturday. This is a 2-Night Herm Package as part of The Big Eat Festival
21st & 25th October: Change My Frequency Experiences
Change My Frequency is an immersive sound experience designed by Guernsey based musician Mike Meinke to calm the nervous system and guide the mind into a deeply relaxed, altered state. Using binaural beats, spatial sound design and live instruments, each journey creates a space where people can slow down, reconnect and explore a quieter state of awareness.
24th October: Souper Spooky Saturday
Come to the Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden at Saumarez Park for a “Souper Spooky” time.
Indulge yourself with Spookalicious soups, such as Witches Veggie Brew made with produce from the garden. Teas, coffees and soft drinks too plus the ever popular cake stall.
Plenty of Spooky activities for the young and young at heart including the Creepy Crafting Cavern, a Halloween Hunt in the garden and Ghoulish Games.
24th October: Free Cooking Demonstration with Celebrity Chef Ching-He Huang
As part of The Big Eat festival, Ching-He Huang will be cooking live at Town Church in St Peter Port, sharing her favourite techniques and preparing two to three delicious wok dishes that are healthy, flavour-packed and affordable. The demonstration is open to everyone, with limited places available.
There will also be an opportunity to purchase personally signed copies of Ching’s latest cookery books after the demonstration.
26th October: Guernsey Dairy Tour Experience
Join us for an engaging and informative one-hour guided tour where you’ll see first hand how our fresh dairy products are carefully processed, packed, and prepared to the highest standards.
28th October: Japanese Calligraphy Evening Workshop
Experience the beauty of the ancient art of Japanese calligraphy and produce your own hand drawn works using traditional methods.
29th October: Global Collection Festival 2026
The Global Collection Festival returns in 2026, with a whole new host of international artists resident in Guernsey for the duration of the festival. We are looking forward to polished performances and unexpected jams, all adding to the unmistakable atmosphere of GCF.
30th - 31st October: Freaky Friday & Spooky Saturday | Guernsey Museum
Head to Guernsey Museum on October 30 & 31 for spellbinding activities, enchanting adventures, and plenty of magical surprises. It's FREE for anyone wearing a costume!
31st October: Tunnel of Terror - Family Halloween Event
This family-friendly experience takes visitors young and old through our themed underground laboratory, where a group of mischievous but friendly zombies have taken over the facility. Explore decorated tunnels, discover Halloween displays, meet our zombie residents, find the antidote and enjoy a memorable adventure suitable for all ages.
or for grown ups
Tunnel of Terror - Escape the Zombies
This Halloween, brave visitors are invited to descend into the tunnels and experience The Tunnel of Terror – Escape the Zombies. An immersive scare attraction featuring atmospheric sets, disturbing laboratory scenes, live zombie scare actors and unexpected encounters throughout the tunnel.
Make sure to visit the What's On page to find out things to do on the Islands of Guernsey in future months.
