THE nights are drawing in and there's a chill in there, so it's time for some autumnal family fun.
From pumpkins to trains, here's our pick of five things you can enjoy with the kids this weeked.
Pumpkin Time, Sunnyfields Farm, all weekend
It's Pumpkin Time at Sunnyfields Farm.
The Marchwood pumpkin experience is open on various dates throughout October, starting Saturday.
Pumpkin Time is about viewing and taking pictures with the wonderful variety of pumpkins on display and creating happy memories with loved ones down on the farm.
There will be thousands of pumpkins, squash and other cucurbits to pop into your wheelbarrow and purchase. You can then take them home to carve, paint, or decorate your home into an autumnal space!
If you desire that sundown Halloween twinkle amongst the atmospheric lights, the farm will be open until late.
The Garden Show, Broadlands, all weekend
The garden show is set to bloom again this autumn.
It is the perfect time for planting trees, shrubs, bulbs and winter flowering plants, as well as finding indoor plants to enhance the home in winter.
Take the opportunity to do some early Christmas Shopping and support the local businesses there, as well as source new talent, designers, and artisans with over 170 stands showcasing the latest specialist plants, garden and home accessories, art, design, sculpture, fashion, toys and a multitude of lovely goodies with tempting foods and wines in the Country Food marquee.
There are plenty of non-gardening activities to ensure all members of the family are occupied, including The ‘Giant Tombola’, giving those who play a chance to win some amazing prizes donated by the exhibitors in support of the show’s chosen charity, Jane Scarth House.
The Lion King, Mayflower Theatre, all weekend
Disney's epic musical The Lion King continues in Southampton.
The spectacular production, which was last performed at Mayflower Theatre in 2014, is enjoying a run of nearly six weeks.
Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney's beloved animated film has been transformed for the stage.
At its heart is the powerful story of Simba and his epic adventure to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.
Very limited tickets for some shows from mayflower.org.uk
Twyford Waterworks Autumn Rally, Sunday
It's the last chance this year to see one of Hampshire's finest examples of industrial engineering.
Sunday will be the last chance to discover the historic Twyford Waterworks, as it opens to the public for the final time this year.
The site will be as operational as possible inlcuding most of the machinery that pumped drinking water into homes for over 120 years.
Visitors will be able to explore the sights, smells and sounds of the working Edwardian waterworks, that still produces five million gallons of water from the original boreholes.
Twyford is one of the most complete boiler houses left, in terms of its equipment, and visitors will be able to examine the inner workings of the machine - from the Majestic Hathorn Davey steam pump, to a large Ruston Diesel engine and an 1895 Crossley gas engine.
Black History Month all-day celebration, MAST Mayflower Studios, Saturday
A community wellbeing day, focusing on mental health, will take place from 10am to 2pm.
Take a walk around the Black History Exhibition with photographs and video archive, and gather together for a delicious community lunch.
At 7.30pm, the all-day celebration continues with a family entertainment gala featuring performances from soul favourite Queenie Creole Moore, bringing her authentic vocals to the stage.
Also enjoy dynamic stand up comedian Marcus Tisson, urban dance favourites Dance Junkies and multi-talented Love Soul Choir and a host of other performances.
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