Fall activities with children
Want to get moving during the All Saints' Day holidays? We've found lots of ideas to add some color to your family days!
Halloween activities and treasure hunts
If we had to choose just one color for this holiday, we'd go with pumpkin orange. Halloween activities multiply during this period. Even if we don't like to dress up, we can still participate in treasure hunts and eat tons of candy without a guilty conscience.
Here are the dates and places to remember:
- From 19/10 to 03/11 – Special Halloween Treasure Hunt au Great Challenge : Two courses in the park (3-6 years and 7-11 years)
- From 20/10 to 02/11 – monster hunt à The Madness of Finfarin : Treasure hunt in the park
- From 21/10 to 01/11 – Activities at the Garangeoire Equestrian Center in St-Julien-des-Landes
- From 21/10 to 31/10 – Entertainment at the Aliroz Stables from Nieul-le-Dolent
- 23 / 10 - “Find all the lost pumpkins” and “Pumpkin lantern competition” events au Z'Animaux Vegetable Garden
- 24 / 10 - "Who killed Roger Lelièvre?" in Miniature Vendee : Immersive investigation in the aisles of the museum
- 25 / 10 - "Murder Party" for teens in Martinet
- 26 / 10 - "Halloween Village" for children in Martinet: play area, biscuit workshop, pumpkin carving, tattoos and make-up, as well as “Monsters’ Ball”
- 26 and 27/10: Ephemeral Escape Game au Gaillard du Girouard Castle with costumed actors
- 26 and 27/10: Makeup workshop to the Great Challenge
- From 28/10 to 31/10 – “Not so scared” event au Extraordinary vegetable garden : exceptional settings, funny witches and disgusting animations
- From 28/10 to 31/10 – Theater, Discovery course for children/teenagers in Pickles
- 30 / 10 - Halloween Afternoon at the Pays des Achards Aquatic Center: small games and sweets
- 31 / 10 - “Halloween at Les Halles” at Achards: face painting, photo space, pumpkin competition and market
- 31 / 10 - “Pumpkin Lantern Competition” and “Witch’s Magic Potion” events at the Animals' Vegetable Garden
- 31 / 10 - Halloween evening in Ste-Flaive-des-Loups : games, sweets, makeup, stories and cinema…
- From 31/10 to 01/11 – "Night Monster Hunt" à The Madness of Finfarin
Highlight: Our ephemeral Escape Game
During the All Saints' Day holidays, the weekend of October 26 and 27, our Tourist Office is organizing its Ephemeral Escape Game !
In collaboration with the LOVAGAME agency and its costumed actors, we are taking over the premises for the third time around the Château Gaillard in Girouard, an emblematic place in our territory.
For this 2024 edition, come and experience "The Secret of Fire Powder" !
Who says “ephemeral”, says “short-lived”… So new scenario, new challenges, new atmosphere!
But only one weekend to experience all of this!
Cultural and creative activities
The Libraries of the Land of Achards invite you to the great biannual highlight "The Season of Books" during the All Saints' Day holidays. On the theme "Let the music play!", the professionals have concocted a nice mix based on:
- Shows
- Literary and musical meetings
- Writing workshops
- Games
- Animated readings
- Creative workshops
- Exhibitions
All these animations are free!
Playful visits
Autumn is a great season to (re)discover our towns in peace and quiet. Did you know that there are 3 digital tours in Pays des Achards?
By downloading the free Adventure Lab® app, you will have access to the courses “If the Mothe was told to me” to the Achards and "The little path of fires" in Martinet. These 2 circuits highlight the historical and cultural heritage of the municipalities. The application guides you step by step on a route strewn with clues. Observation is the key word to answer the questions correctly.
New : Since summer 2024, a digital tour allows you to discover the exteriors and surroundings of Château Gaillard au Girouard. Simply download the free Legendr® application and the route entitled "The fabulous story of the castle without a knight"This short circuit combines cultural mediation, interactive games and quizzes and is aimed primarily at families.
Nature and animal activities
If your children are passionate about animals, you can take advantage of the All Saints' Day holidays to go to the Garangeoire Equestrian Center and take part in a riding course or pony baptism 🐎.
Au “Z’Animaux Vegetable Garden” In Beaulieu-sous-la-Roche, the furry and feathered inhabitants of the educational farm await you for free or guided tours, depending on your wishes 🐰.
Many local producers operate on a self-pick basis. All you need is containers, stock up on apples or pears depending on the time of year and make a delicious pie when you get home, yum! 😋
You can also just put on your boots and go pick chestnuts in the forest of Sainte-Flaive-des-Loups…🌰
And also…
If you want to find more ideas for your vacation, keep an eye on our online calendar that we update regularly. And if you want to know about the events of the coming months, subscribe to our newsletter !
Finally, for a tailor-made program, come see us at the Tourist Office.
Happy Holidays to all !