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

It’s that time of year again when the summer holidays come to an end and the kids head back to school. But while the school routine returns, the fun doesn’t have to stop! Before we look ahead to September’s events, let’s take a look back at August’s highlights!

Mr. Tickle marked the 55^th anniversary of Mr. Men & Little Miss with a visit to Battersea Power Station.

Children’s favourites including Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Hey Duggee, Supertato, Bluey, Bing and more joined the line-ups at family festivals, bringing lots of joy to the festivalgoers. They were spotted at Camp Bestival, Gloworm Festival, CarFest, The Big Festival and Victorious Festival.

Room on the Broom’s The Witch and The Cat made her debut appearances at various Forestry venues up and down the UK to join in on their exciting, themed trail. She had an amazing time.

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

Please note; events are subject to change.

3^rd September: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Paddington Store, London

5^th September: Funshine (Care Bears) Meet & Greet – Character.com, Bromley

5^th September: Batman Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Brighton

5th September: Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig & Evie Narration – Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne

5th September: Gabby & Cakey Narration – Old MacDonald’s Farm, Brentwood

5^th & 6^th September: Bluey Meet & Greet – Blackpool Zoo

5^th & 6^th September: Chase & Skye (PAW Patrol) Meet & Greet – Stockeld Park, Wetherby

5^th & 6^th September: Polo Bear (Ralph Lauren) Meet & Greet – Bicester Village

6^th September: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – York Racecourse

12^th September: Batman Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, MetroCentre

12^th September: Polo Bear (Ralph Lauren) Meet & Greet – Bicester Village

12^th September: Sonic the Hedgehog Meet & Greet – Princes Risborough

12^th September: Cheer Bear (Care Bears) Meet & Greet – Character.com, Cwmbran

12^th September: Marshall & Rubble (PAW Patrol) Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Bluewater

12^th September: Dennis & Gnasher Meet & Greet – Angel & Rocket, Westfield

12^th September: The Gruffalo & The Gruffalo Child Meet & Greet – Meadowhall, Sheffield

12^th September: Captain Barnacles & Kwazii (Octonauts) Narration – Edinburgh Zoo

12^th & 13^th September: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Inverness-shire

12^th & 13^th September: Peppa Pig & Mummy Pig Meet & Greet – Reddish Vale Farm, Stockport

12^th & 13^th September: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Blaenavon Heritage Railway

13^th September: Madame Cholet (Wombles) Meet & Greet – Wimbledon Common

13^th September: Polo Bear (Ralph Lauren) Meet & Greet – Bicester Village

13^th September: Fireman Sam Meet & Greet – Lakeside Shopping Centre

13^th September: Batman Meet & Greet – Hamleys, Westfield

13^th September: The Gruffalo & The Gruffalo Child Meet & Greet – Meadowhall, Sheffield

13^th September: Chase & Skye (PAW Patrol) Meet & Greet – Doncaster Racecourse

19^th September: Marshall & Rubble (PAW Patrol) Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Brighton

19^th September: Dennis & Gnasher Meet & Greet – Angel & Rocket, Marlow

19^th September: Bluey & Muffin Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Bullring, Birmingham

19^th September: Batman Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Milton Keynes

19^th September: Harry O’Hay & Betty O’Barley (Scarecrows’ Wedding) Narration – West Lodge Farm Park, Kettering

19^th  September: Chase (PAW Patrol) Meet & Greet – Barleylands Farm Park & Village, Billericay

19^th September: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Pettitts Animal Adventure Park, Norfolk

20^th September: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Epping Ongar Railway, Essex

20^th September: Batman Meet & Greet – Hamleys, Regent Street

20^th September: Marshall (PAW Patrol) Meet & Greet – Barleylands Farm Park & Village, Billericay

20^th September: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Sharnfold Farm, Eastbourne

26^th September: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway, Edinburgh

26^th September: The Gruffalo & The Gruffalo Child Meet & Greet – Walby Farm Park, Cumbria

26^th September: JJ (CoComelon) Meet & Greet – Smyths, Darlington

26^th September: Bluey & Muffin Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Aberdeen

26^th September: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Smyths, Darlington

26^th & 27^th September: Stick Man Meet & Greet – Whitehall Garden Centre, Chippenham

27^th September: The Gruffalo & The Gruffalo Child Meet & Greet – Walby Farm Park, Cumbria

27^th September: Batman Meet & Greet – Hamleys, Regent Street

Festival-goers at Camp Bestival, Gloworm, Victorious Festival and Car Fest were treated to guest appearances by a number of children’s favourites including Bluey, PAW Patrol and Cheer Bear!

To celebrate the arrival of ‘Bluey’s Big Play’ in Dublin, Bluey also visited Dublin Castle where children presented her with wonderful drawings of her and her whole family.

Plus, True from True and the Rainbow Kingdom made her debut appearance at The Broadway Shopping Centre in Bradford.

With the summer holidays coming to an end, here’s a list of events that will get you through September, (*events can be subject to change)…

1^st September: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Leighton Buzzard Railway, Bedfordshire

7^th September: Batman Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Woking

7^th & 8^th September: Bluey Meet & Greet – Lightwater Valley Adventure Park, Ripon

7^th & 8^th September: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Cannon Hall Farm, Barnsley

7^th & 8^th September: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Midland Railway Butterly Station, Ripley

8^th September: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Skye Meet & Greet – Palace Gardens Shopping Centre, Enfield

14^th September: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Thorndon Country Park, Essex

14^th September: Batman Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Basildon

14^th September: Peppa Pig and George Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Staines

14^th & 15^th September: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – SS Great Britain, Bristol

14^th & 15^th September: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Inverness-shire

15^th September: PAW Patrol’s Chase, Marshall and Skye Meet & Greet – Brooklands Museum, Weybridge

16^th September: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Gillingham

21^st September: Miraculous’ Ladybug & Cat Noir Meet & Greet – Smyths, Kidderminster

21^st September: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Character.com, Bromley

21^st September: Batman Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Croydon

21^st September: TMNT’s Leonardo and Donatello Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Croydon

21^st September: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Edinburgh Zoo

21^st September: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Staines

21^st September: TMNT’s Raphael and Michelangelo Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Staines

21^st & 22^nd September: Bluey and Bingo Activation – Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne

21^st & 22^nd September: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Lightwater Valley Adventure Park, Ripon

22^nd September: Batman Meet & Greet – Hamleys, Westfield White City

22^nd September: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Pettitt’s Animal Adventure Park, Norfolk

28^th September: Peppa Pig and George Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Bluewater

28^th September: Bluey and Bingo Narration, Hatton Country World, Warwick

28^th September: Bing Meet & Greet – Tanfield Railway, Gateshead

28^th & 29^th September: Fireman Sam Meet & Greet – Bluebell Railway, Sussex

28^th & 29^th September: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Skye Meet & Greet – Walby Farm Park, Cumbria

29^th September: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Quorn & Woodhouse Station, Leicestershire