Join us for a spooktacular evening of storytelling and fun craft for primary school children and their parents and carers. Learn about the special pumpkin who loved the stars and his woodland friends, and make your own paper pumpkin to take home! You will also learn about the High Weald’s special dark skies and what you can do to help combat light pollution.
When and where
Wed, 30 October 2024
17:00 - 19:00 GMT
About this event
This FREE event is part of the Wild About Dark Skies Festival 2024 and hosted by the High Weald National Landscape Team.
Come along for a fun evening and you can:
- Learn about the special Dark Skies of the High Weald National Landscape
- Listen to the magical story of Peter the Pumpkin and his woodland friends
- Make your own pumpkin or bat to take home
- Find out how you can do your bit to combat light pollution.
Refreshments will be available to purchase.
Free parking at the Woodland Enterprise Centre – click here for directions >>
About the Wild About Dark Skies Festival
Did you know the High Weald National Landscape has some of the darkest skies in the South East?
The Wild About Dark Skies Festival is your chance to experience these breathtaking views and join the fight against light pollution.
Running from Monday 28 October to Sunday 10 November 2024, the Festival promises a fortnight of stargazing, workshops, talks, walks and fun family activities.
The Wild About Dark Skies Festival offers something for everyone. Whether you’re an avid stargazer, a concerned resident, or a family looking for a fun and educational outing, this Festival is for you. It’s an opportunity for us all to come together and connect with the beauty and tranquillity of the High Weald National Landscape.
All events will be led by local community groups and individuals passionate about the area’s Dark Skies.
The Wild About Dark Skies Festival is supported by the High Weald National Landscape Partnership and sponsored by Lund Trust.
All eventsRegister your interest
Please just book one place per group and let us know how many children you are planning to bring in the registration form. This will help give us an idea of numbers.