There’s a frightening amount of Halloween fun for kids in London to enjoy this October. From spooky shows to trick-or-treat trails, we found over 30 events and activities.
But in case you’re in a hurry, here’s your TLDR guide to kid-friendly fun in London this Halloween:
For a cheap family Halloween in London: Craft spooky skeletons at the British Museum’s free Halloween family festival (27-31 Oct). Stroll through Soho for food at Preto, where kids eat free. Then take a bus to Dalston to see the night light up at the Pumpkin Lantern Festival. Kids go free and adults pay a donation of ~£3.
Any other free Halloween activities for kids? Hyde Park will run Halloween Discovery Days from 28-30 October. Or over in Kensington (24-31 Oct), you can see talking frogs, a skeleton parade and join a trick-or-treat trail.
Best Halloween activity for toddlers: Kew Gardens turns into a haunted forest between 17 October and 2 November. For something cosier, there’s the London Pumpkin Patch at Parsons Green. Elsewhere, with its foam, bubbles and games, Hackney Wick’s Halloween Spooktacular family rave (26 Oct) is aimed at babies and kids aged up to eight.
Best Halloween activity for older kids: Delve into Dracula’s crypt at the immersive London Dungeon (18 Oct – 3 Nov).
Best family experience: For a unique form of family bonding, the Traitors Live Experience will run special sessions from 29-31 October.
Best Halloween show for toddlers: Kids aged 3+ may enjoy the delightful Petit Pierre in Transylvania puppet show (11 Oct – 2 Nov) at Hampstead’s Wells Walk Theatre. Under-2s are welcome to join for free.
Best Halloween show for older kids: Sing along to Beetlejuice! favourites and more at the West End Musical Halloween in Soho (27 Oct).
The best educational Halloween activities in London this October: London Zoo’s Boo at the Zoo (25 Oct – 2 Nov) teaches kids about creatures of the night. Hyde Park’s Halloween Discovery Days are another great way to learn about creepy-crawlies.
London’s best Halloween activities for kids in October 2025
Kew Gardens’s Halloween light trail
Each evening from mid-October, Kew Gardens becomes a haunted forest of eerie lights.
Along the spooky trail, little explorers will find installations like Frankenstein’s Laboratory and a forgotten fairground.
Afterwards, you can reward their bravery with hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows.
Event details
Dates: 16 Oct – 2 Nov 2025
Ages: All ages
Where: Kew Gardens, TW9
Prices: From £16.00
Hampton Court Palace’s family Halloween adventure
This October half term, Hampton Court Palace will be filled with spooky sights and sounds.
Families can wander through the haunted grounds, watch out for famous ghosts and stop by for a Halloween story before enjoying a themed treat at the café.
Event details
Dates: 25 Oct – 2 Nov 2025
Ages: All ages
Where: Hampton Court Palace, KT8
Prices: From £14
Kenwood House’s Halloween light trail
Kenwood House has a brand-new Halloween trail this year. When the sun sets, the gardens will glow with spooky lights, tunnels and surprises.
Families can walk through spider webs, see lasers light up the night, and stop for tasty snacks like hot dogs, burgers and hot chocolate.
Event details
Dates: 17 Oct – 2 Nov 2025
Ages: All ages
Where: Kenwood House, NW3
Prices: From £12
Hyde Park’s Halloween Discovery Days
Families can drop into Hyde Park this half term for free Halloween activities. There will be craft tables, nature trails and stories to enjoy in the park.
Event details
Dates: 28 – 30 Oct 2025
Ages: All ages
Where: Hyde Park, W2
Prices: Free
Boo at the Zoo
London Zoo is running a wide range of Halloween family activities this half term with a spooky twist. There will be a pumpkin patch, craft tables, marshmallow toasting and animal talks.
Alongside learning about creatures of the night, kids can decorate pumpkins and join the monster mash at family-friendly silent discos.
Event details
Dates: 25 Oct – 2 Nov 2025
Ages: All ages
Where: London Zoo, NW1
Prices: Zoo entry from £22.20 (some activities cost extra)
Hallowed Peak: The Lunar Festival
Phantom Peak in Canada Water becomes a spooky open-world town for Halloween. You can wander through steampunk streets, follow trails, solve puzzles and meet live actors playing mysterious characters.
The experience is more of a mystery than a scare. Families, friends, and older kids can enjoy the rituals around the Lunar Festival, spooky decorations and themed food and drinks.
Event details
Dates: Till 9 Nov 2025
Ages: All ages
Where: Phantom Peak, SE16
Prices: From £30.00
Hobble’ween at Hobbledown Heath
From 25 October to 2 November, Hobbledown Heath turns into a Halloween playground. There’s a mix of fun and spooky: monster discos, animal talks, treat trails, and even “bug brunch” where you can try dried bugs if you’re brave.
You can explore the park, collect stickers in the Skibbler Passport, join in the Hobbleween Trail to find hidden clues, or dance at the Monster’s Ball. All this is included with your regular admission ticket.
Event details
Dates: 25 Oct – 2 Nov 2025
Ages: All ages, but caters to children aged 2-13
Where: Hobbledown Heath, TW14
Prices: From £17.50
Hans and Gretel Haunted Halloween Party
The Hans and Gretel sweetshop in Camden Market is hosting a special Halloween Party from 6-8pm on Friday 31 October.
Families can enjoy games, music, a dance contest and prizes for the best costumes.
Each ticket includes a Halloween-themed gelato, a slush drink and a goody bag full of sweets.
There will also be spooky photo spots and a chance to meet the resident witch.
Event details
Dates: 31 Oct 2025, 6-8pm
Ages: All ages
Where: Camden Market, NW1
Prices: From £20
Hallowe’en at Hogwarts: Discover the Dark Arts
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London is bringing back its popular Dark Arts feature this autumn (16 September – 8 November 2026).
Families can see the Great Hall decorated with over 100 floating pumpkins, take part in spell-casting against Death Eaters and spot Dementors hiding in the Forbidden Forest.
The Dark Mark will also appear throughout the tour for children to hunt down as they explore.
Event details
Dates: 12 Sep – 9 Nov 2025
Ages: All ages
Where: Warner Bros. Studio Tour, WD25
Prices: From £45.00
A Colin and Duck Adventure trail
Discover Children’s Story Centre is running an interactive trail inspired by A Colin and Duck Adventure (12 September – 11 November 2026).
Families can explore Colin’s Castle, search for ducks hidden around the Story Worlds, and help tidy up for Grandma’s visit.
There’ll also be crafts, games and a special appearance from author Holly Swain on 31 October.
Event details
Dates: 12 Sep – 11 Nov 2025
Ages: All ages
Where: Discover Children’s Story Centre, E15
Prices: From £5.00
Dracula: A Victorian Nightmare
The London Dungeon is known for making history lessons fun (and frightening). But for the first time, it’s venturing into Gothic fiction.
This immersive Halloween tour takes kids through Victorian London and into Dracula’s crypt. Runs 18 Oct–3 Nov. Best for ages 12+.
Event details
Dates: 18 Oct – 3 Nov 2025
Ages: Recommended for 12 years+
Where: London Dungeon, SE1
Prices: From £27.00
Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour of Shakespeare’s Globe
Shakespeare’s Globe is hosting Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tours this October, bringing to life the spooky side of Shakespeare’s plays.
During the tour you can hear tales of witches, ghosts and mysterious creatures, as well as gruesome medical practices and old traditions to ward off evil spirits.
Event details
Dates: 11 October onwards
Ages: All ages, ideal for 10 years+
Where: Shakespeare’s Globe, SE1
Prices: From £20.00
BucketRace Scavenger Hunt: Halloween Edition
BucketRace’s Halloween Scavenger Hunt on 1st November sends teams racing across central London to complete spooky challenges.
You complete tasks like mummifying a teammate, hunting for potion ingredients and clowning around in costume, with plenty of creative twists along the way.
Event details
Dates: 1 Nov 2025
Ages: Best for 12 years+
Where: Golden Square, W1F
Prices: From £15.00
Costume Party & Mask Making at Chelsea Physic Garden
Chelsea Physic Garden is hosting a Family Halloween Costume Party on 31 October, with a crafty twist.
Kids can make their own autumn leaf masks before joining a spooky costume parade around the garden.
Event details
Dates: 31 Oct 2025
Ages: Great for 4 years+
Where: Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3
Prices: From £10.00
Hackney Wick’s Halloween Spooktacular Family Rave
Big Fish Little Fish returns to Hackney Wick on 26 October with a Halloween Spooktacular family rave.
Expect disco and house tunes from DJ HiFi Sean, a dance floor filled with bubbles and balloons, plus crafts, face painting, play areas and a spooky fancy dress theme. Suitable for families with children aged 0–8.
Event details
Date: 26 Oct 2025
Ages: All ages welcome, but ideal for 0-8 years
Where: Number 90 London, E9
Prices: From £9.75
Fireworks & Drone Festival: Halloween Spooktacular
Alexandra Palace boasts arguably the best views of London. This Halloween, the city’s skyline will light up with fireworks, music and a high-tech drone show. Families can enjoy spooky extras like funfairs and themed food, too.
Event details
Dates: Fri 31 Oct – Sat 1 Nov
Ages: All ages
Where: Alexandra Palace Park, N22
Prices: From £14.00
West End Musical Halloween
This is the perfect Halloween treat for mini musical fans. For one night, they’ll get to sing along to crowd-pleasers from darker musicals. Sweeney Todd, Little Shop Of Horrors and Beetlejuice! are on the spooky setlist. The audience gets to join in with dancing, tricks and treats, too.
Event details
Dates: Mon 27 Oct 2025
Ages: For 6 years+
Where: Lyric Theatre, W1D
Prices: Tickets from £24
POP-KID Halloween: Setlist
Introduce your little ones to music you grew up with at this ultimate family party. Along with feel-good tunes, they’ll have Halloween dance-offs, free face-painting and devilishly delicious food. It all goes down at the splendid Somerset House, too.
Event details
Dates: Sun 26 Oct 2025
Ages: Great for kids under 12 years
Where: Somerset House, WC2R
Prices: Kids tickets from £6
Raver Tots Halloween
Families who prefer R&B to pop can head down to Ministry of Sound. The festival-style extravaganza features lasers, lights and a performance from So Solid Crew.
Event details
Dates: Sun 2 Nov 2025
Ages: Great for kids under 12 years
Where: Ministry of Sound, SE1
Prices: Kids tickets from £17.25
Traitors Live: Family Friendly Sessions
This October, families get to enjoy the hit show’s immersive spin-off, too. Who’s got the best poker face? Take your seat at The Traitors’ dreaded round table and find out.
Event details
Dates: Wed 29 – Fri 31 Oct 2025
Ages: Suitable for 12 years+
Where: 60 Short’s Gardens, WC2H
Prices: From £34.50 per session
Halloween & Day of the Dead Family Festival
Throughout half-term, the British Museum will hold a week-long Halloween festival. In artist-led sessions, kids can enjoy mariachi music, fairytales and sculpt skeletons. They’ll learn about Mexican culture too, with many based on Day of the Dead celebrations.
Event details
Dates: Mon 27 – Fri 31 Oct 2025
Ages: All ages, with some sessions for 6 years+
Where: British Museum, WC1B
Prices: Free
Make your Halloween Costume @ Fix It Studio
Keen to avoid fancy dress shopping this Halloween? Little Fixers have a fiendishly fun solution. They’re running Friday workshops where toddlers and parents get to make their own.
Event details
Dates: Fri 17 Oct & Fri 24 Oct
Ages: For 3-6 years
Where: Little Fixers, SE22
Prices: £14 per workshop
Day of the Dead Family Festival
Looking for something different from your typical Halloween party? Head over to the Horniman Museum on 1 November. They’ll be celebrating Mexico’s most iconic tradition with a Day of the Dead Family Festival. Kids can make paper butterflies and floral crowns. There will also be a Mexican market stall with treasures and treats.
Event details
Dates: Sat 1 Nov 2025
Ages: All ages
Where: Horniman Museum, SE23
Prices: Kids’ tickets from £6
Dalston Pumpkin Lantern Festival 2025
There are two ways to enjoy one of Dalston’s most beloved local events. The weekend before Halloween, you can craft your own pumpkin lantern. In the evenings throughout the week, you can see the hundreds of them light up the night.
Event details
Dates: Sat 25 – Fri 31 Oct 2025
Ages: All ages
Where: Dalston Curve Garden, E8
Prices: Children go free, £3 donations recommended for adults
Petit Pierre in Transylvania
The Well Walk Theatre & Bookshop in Hampstead brims with Victorian charm. It’s a great spot to treat your little one to an enchanting Halloween puppet show.
Event details
Dates: Sat 11 Oct – Sun 2 Nov 2025
Ages: For 3 years+
Where: Well Walk Theatre, NW3
Prices: Tickets from £15.90
Halloween Special Messy Play
Are potion-making, pumpkin painting and bat rescue on your to-do list this Halloween? Little Learner’s Magical Moments have you covered. Their messy play sessions make for fun-filled sensory adventures.
Event details
Dates: Fri 17 Oct – Sun 19 Oct 2025
Ages: For kids under 5 years
Where: Little Learners Home Nursery, E15
Prices: From £7
Oscar the skeleton: Halloween half-term theatre
Oscar the Skeleton is looking for a friend. In this interactive show, your little one can help him find one. Pre-show, you can soak in the swanky surroundings of Fulham Palace. Then you’ll snuggle down in their marquee for some thoughtfully silly puppetry magic.
Event details
Dates: Fri 31 Oct 2025
Ages: Great for 7 years+
Where: Fulham Palace, SW6
Prices: Kids’ tickets from £10
Halloween Open Top Bus: London Kids Tour
Designed for kids, this eerily entertaining tour is a great way to take in London’s iconic sights. Fancy-dress guides spin spooky tales and facts as kids marvel at Big Ben and more.
Event details
Dates: Sat 18 Oct – Sun 2 Nov 2025
Ages: All ages
Where: From Charles II Street, SW1Y
Prices: From £14 per person (40% off)
London Pumpkin Patch and Trick or Treat Lane
The London Pumpkin Patch is the place to go for cosy, wholesome autumn fun. Kids can totter along its winding paths to find the perfect pumpkin, then step onto Trick or Treat Lane. Behind its colourful doors are equally colourful characters with treats!
Event details
Dates: Sat 25 – Fri 31 Oct
Ages: All ages, but ideal for 3 years+
Where: Parsons Green, SW6
Prices: Tickets from £6
Spooktacular Half-Term Halloween Party at Chiswick House
This half-term, Bizzie Buddies are throwing a Halloween party at Chiswick House. Take your little terror along for a day of Halloween disco, games and crafting.
Event details
Dates: Fri 31 Oct – Sat 1 Nov 2025
Ages: All ages
Where: Chiswick House & Gardens, W4
Prices: Tickets from £6
Kensington’s Halloween
This October, Kensington has declared itself the home of Halloween. Based on the plans for Holland Park, this might be hard to argue with. Kids can step through the swirling gates and into a world of talking frogs and dancing skeletons.
Can’t wait till Hallows’ Eve? From 24 October, kids can also follow the high street’s mysterious Halloween trail.
Event details
Dates: Fri 24 – 31 Oct 2025
Ages: All ages
Where: Various, including Kensington High St, W8
Prices: Free
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FAQ: How to find kid-friendly fun in London this Halloween
Are there any free Halloween activities for kids to do in London?
For free Halloween fun, head to Hyde Park for their learning centre’s Halloween Discovery days. The event is particularly great for little ones aged 3-11. They’ll get to explore a nature trail before settling down for spooky storytelling sessions. There’s also a witch’s den with ‘feely boxes’ to investigate.
Are there any Halloween events for babies and toddlers?
Most of the events above welcome all ages. However, some are more suitable for tots.
With its foam, bubbles and games, Halloween Spooktacular family rave in Hackney Wick is aimed at babies and kids aged up to eight. At The Discover Children’s Story Centre, the Colin and Duck Adventure trail welcomes all ages. The book featuring the vegetarian vampire is aimed at toddlers between three and six, though.
Hobbledown Heath, which hosts Hobble’ween this year, say they primarily cater to children aged two to 13.
What are the best places in London for kids to trick or treat?
London is home to many neighbourhoods where kids can score free sweets. Barnet was named the city’s most family-friendly borough by a 2025 study.(2) A bit closer to the city, you’ll find Walthamstow. The area is increasingly popular with young families and took top spot in similar studies from previous years.
A couple of years ago, a Reddit thread sparked much discussion of “designated” trick or treat areas.(3) Parts of Hampstead and Kensington were recommended. Both are great places to see Halloween decorations, too. One rule of thumb that came up was to look out for houses with glowing pumpkins outside.