Pack your island holiday with fun things to do
The Isle of Wight is one of the UK's most exciting destinations for festivals and events! There's a wide variety of year-round activities and events, including one of the UK's biggest and best known music festivals, the world's oldest sailing regatta, and a food festival dedicated to one of our most famous exports, garlic!
Autumn Walking Festival
Now in it's 26th year, the Isle of Wight Walking Festival remains one of the UK’s most loved and largest walking festivals, offering over 150 walks across two nine-day events, for all ages and abilities.
Westover Farm Pumpkin Patch
Embark on an autumn adventure at Westover Farm this October!
Dash in the Dark Isle of Wight
Dash in the Dark is returning to The Royal Isle of Wight County Showground on Saturday 4 October 2025. Gather your glow gang and get ready to walk, jog, run or dance your way around this special night time mission!
Isle of Wight Literary Festival
Enjoy engaging talks by over 50 celebrated speakers from the worlds of football, showbiz, true crime, comedy, design, and more!
Beer & Steam at IW Steam Railway
With a huge selection of tipples, join Isle of Wight Steam Railway at Havenstreet Station for a celebration of beer and steam!
Wightrider
The Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum are presenting their Wightrider weekend on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October 2025.
Steps to Remember Walk
In Support of Dementia UK Admiral Nurses IW Join the Steps to Remember Walk—a meaningful event bringing the community together to support families affected by dementia.
Half Term Halloween Fun at Monkey Haven
Get ready for a spook-tacular time at Monkey Haven this half-term! A frightfully fun Halloween celebration filled with creepy creatures, creative crafts, spooky trails, and delicious themed treats.
Halloween Half-Term at Carisbrooke Castle
Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Carisbrooke Castle this half-term!