Character Meet & Greets in October 2026: The Gruffalo, Shrek, Numberblock One & More | Rainbow Productions

As we head into spooky season and another school holiday, we've got some exciting events lined up for you this month. But first, let's take a look back at what September had in store.

The Smurfs headed to the Diamond League athletics at Memorial Van Damme, bringing some character fun to the track side.

The Gruffalo Granny book has officially been released — an exciting addition to The Gruffalo story, keeping The Gruffalo busy throughout September, with more to come over the next few months.

Mr Bean and Beano have teamed up, with Mr Bean featuring in a recent Beano comic — a fun crossover for fans of both, and we’ve seen lots from Mr Bean and Dennis The Menace on socials.

Peppa Pig has been delighting visitors at Peppa Pig Space Adventure in Birmingham since May and will continue making appearances there until November.

The new Shaun the Sheep movie, The Beast of Mossy Bottom, also hit cinemas this month — a must-see for fans of the lovable flock!

So, whether you're looking for something to brighten up a weekday or make the weekend extra special, why not check out our October line-up and start planning your next character-filled day out!

Please note; events are subject to change:

1st October: Shrek Meet & Greet – Meadowhall, Sheffield

3rd October: Batman Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, White City

3rd October: JJ from CoComelon Meet & Greet – Smyths, Darlington

3rd October: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Smyths, Darlington

3rd & 4th October: Bluey Meet & Greet – Statfold Barn Railway, Tamworth

4th October: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Argos, Manchester Fort Shopping Park

4th October: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Welshpool Steam Railway Station

10th October: Bluey & Bingo Activation – Old MacDonald’s Farm, Brentwood

10th October: Chase from PAW Patrol Meet & Greet – Race for Kids, Hyde Park, London

17th October: Bluey Meet & Greet – Pettitts Animal Adventure Park, Norfolk

17th October: Numberblock One Meet & Greet – Character.com, Bromley

18th October: Numberblock One Meet & Greet – Character.com, Watford

24th October: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Grizedale Forest Park, Cumbria

25th October: Chase from PAW Patrol Meet & Greet – Lappa Valley Steam Railway, Cornwall

25th October: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Nene Valley Railway, Peterborough

26th October: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Alice Holt Forest, Surrey

26th October: Chase from PAW Patrol Meet & Greet – Lappa Valley Steam Railway, Cornwall

27th October: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Hamsterley Forest, County Durham

28th October: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Gloucestershire

28th October: Bluey Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

30th October: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Gisburn Forest, North Yorkshire

30th October: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

30th October: Shrek Meet & Greet – Pyramids Shopping Centre, Birkenhead

30th October: Marshall & Rubble from PAW Patrol Meet & Greet – Smyths, High Wycombe

31st October: JJ from CoComelon Meet & Greet – Smyths, Coventry

31st October: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Smyths, Coventry

31st October: Shrek Meet & Greet – Lincolnshire Showground

31st October: Freya from Sylvanian Families Meet & Greet – Smyths, Coventry

31st October: Henry & James Minion Meet & Greet – Hamleys, Regent Street

31st October: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire

31st October: Bluey Meet & Greet – Birmingham Bullring

31st October: Marshall & Rubble from PAW Patrol Meet & Greet – Smyths, High Wycombe