The best children's Halloween events in London near you
Halloween is now the UK's second favourite family event, according to a poll from last year. (1)
The wonderful variety of things to do with kids in London helps explain why it's such a popular time of year. Scroll on to browse our full list of children's Halloween events, from cosy crafting to outdoor trails.
Why is Halloween so popular with families in London?
Halloween in London goes far beyond trick-or-treating. The holiday generally takes place around the October half-term, when families are looking for memorable ways to spend time together. In 2026, lots of London's best attractions and public spaces are getting involved with Halloween family fun.
Plus, with all its autumnal colours, London can already feel magical around October 31. In Kew Gardens and Chelsea Physic Garden, the city has two genuinely historic places, and both of them will host Halloween events for families.
Looking for a particular age group or London area? Filter your search here to find children's Halloween trails, parties and family events near you.
West End Musical Halloween
This Halloween the West End’s number one concert series returns to Lyric Theatre with another ghoulishly good evening for musical theatre lovers! – WEST END MUSICAL HALLOWEEN! This Halloween, a surprise cast of the West End’s biggest stars will once again haunt the Lyric Theatre with a thrilling concert celebrating the darker side of musicals. Expect wickedly entertaining showstoppers from Sweeney Todd, Little Shop of Horrors, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Phantom of the Opera, Hadestown, Beetlejuice and more. This is a West End Musical concert where the audience becomes the cast, so prepare to sing your heart out, dance the night away and enjoy a host of tricks, treats and devilish surprises at this spooktacular celebration. Whether you come in costume or just bring your best scream, this is one Halloween party no musical theatre fan will want to miss. It’s going to be a SCREAM! What is West End Musical Halloween about? Brought to you by the award-winning producers of West End Musical Brunch, Drive In, Celebration and Love Songs. This is a West End Musical concert ‘where the audience become the cast’, so get ready to sing and dance along and for a host of tricks and treats at this Spooktacular celebration!
Mon 2 Nov - Mon 2 Nov
19:30 - 21:30
Theatre Show • 6 years+ • £30.00
W1D, Lyric Theatre
Halloween Trick or Treat Trail in Covent Garden
A day out for mini ghouls wanting to explore Covent Garden, bag some treats, and boogie to the Monster Mash! Are you ready for some fun at Halloween HQ? This October half term, grab the kids and join London's best known Halloween Trick or Treat Trail. Explore areas of Covent Garden and Seven Dials you may never have been to before, test your observation skills, and learn some fun facts before arriving back at Halloween HQ for party time! What happens at Halloween HQ? Well... plenty! Treats for kids on arrival for completing the trail, Halloween activities, outdoor games, seasonal photo ops, unlimited hot and cold drinks for kids and adults, all set to a backdrop of Halloween hits so you can have a little boogie if you wish! All of this, plus the Halloween trail is included in each Child Entry ticket. Adults go FREE! When is this spooky Halloween trick or treat trail? The trail is on Saturday 31st October 2026 between 11am - 5pm. You can do the trail at your own pace within this time. Collect your trail from the first stop anytime between 11am - 2pm, this gives you plenty of time to complete the trail before heading to the after party. It's a day out for you and your mini ghouls to explore Covent Garden, bag some treats, and boogie to the Monster Mash! Only trail holders can follow the route, claim the goodies and enter Halloween HQ! Each child needs a valid ticket to take part in the trail and enter Halloween HQ. There's also a photo competition! Want to be the pick of the patch? You could win this years Halloween trick or treat trail photo competition. All you need to do is submit your photo(s) taken during the trick or treat trail via Instagram. Full details on how to enter will be on the trail.
Sat 31 Oct - Sat 31 Oct
11:00 - 17:00
Halloween Activities • 0m-16 years • £12.00
WC2H, The Phoenix Garden
Peppa Pig Halloween Tea Bus Tour
Don’t miss the Peppa Pig Halloween London Sightseeing Bus Tour from Brigit’s Bakery, a spooky afternoon tea experience through London’s most famous landmarks. Enjoy Halloween treats, family sing-alongs, and a best-dressed costume prize on this limited-time adventure. Highlights 🎃 Enjoy a spooky Peppa Pig Halloween afternoon tea with themed treats for kids and grown-ups 🚌 Discover iconic London sights including Big Ben and St Paul's Cathedral 🎶 Sing along to Peppa Pig songs with an interactive tablet animation at every table 🏆 Dress up in Halloween costumes for a chance to win the best-dressed family prize About Peppa Pig Halloween Tea Bus Tour Celebrate Halloween with Peppa Pig on a magical London sightseeing bus tour filled with spooky afternoon tea treats. Enjoy family sing-alongs, a Peppa Pig-guided animation on in-table tablets, and spectacular views of famous landmarks such as Big Ben and Tower Bridge. Costumes are encouraged, with a prize for the best-dressed family, making this limited-time adventure a fun-filled day for kids and grown-ups alike. Get your tickets for Peppa Pig Halloween London Sightseeing Bus Tour in London!
Mon 19 Oct - Sun 1 Nov
11:15 - 13:45
Halloween Activities • 2-8 years • £54.00
WC2R, Temple Embankment Bus Stop N
Pumpkin Carving: Family Halloween
Calling all ghouls and goblins, young and old! Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween adventure at Chelsea Physic Garden! Join us for a wickedly fun pumpkin carving session where we'll uncover the mysteries of pumpkin plants and wander through the eerie autumn Garden. Then, step into our haunted garden shed to bring your pumpkin to life as a Halloween friend! All tools and materials are provided, and each participant will take home their own jack-o-lantern creation. Remember, sharp tools are involved, so each child must have a grown-up ghoul to assist. This frightfully fun workshop is perfect for children aged 5 and up. Don’t miss out—tickets required for both little monsters and their adult companions! About Chelsea Physic Garden Explore London's oldest botanic garden Established in 1673, by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London, Chelsea Physic Garden is home to over 4,500 medicinal, edible and useful plants. Open Sunday – Friday, visitors can explore the historic glasshouses, discover the plant collection, or simply relax and enjoy the four-acres of green space in central London.
Thu 22 Oct - Fri 23 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
Halloween Activities • 5-12 years • From £15.00
SW3, Chelsea Physic Garden
Family Halloween Stories from the Enchanted Garden
Calling all young adventurers, witches, wizards, and forest fairies! This Half Term, step into a world of magic and mystery. Follow the magical plants and walk down secret paths to the Enchanted Cottage, nestled deep in the woods.
Mon 26 Oct - Fri 30 Oct
15:00 - 16:00
Halloween Activities • 2-11 years • From £15.00
SW3, Chelsea Physic Garden
Family Halloween Paint a Pumpkin
Calling all young adventurers, witches, wizards, and forest fairies! This Half Term, step into a world of magic and mystery. Follow the magical plants and walk down secret paths to the Enchanted Cottage, nestled deep in the woods.
Mon 26 Oct - Mon 26 Oct
10:00 - 11:00
Halloween Activities • 5-11 years • From £15.00
SW3, Chelsea Physic Garden
Family Halloween Spooky Sensory Play
Calling all little monsters and their grown-up ghouls! Get into the Halloween spirit at Chelsea Physic Garden with a hands-on messy play session in our outdoor classroom. We'll have tuff trays with natural materials to touch, squish and splat using different tools and utensils. This is a perfect activity to encourage your child's curiosity in the natural world in a fun, sensory environment... with none of the clean up! This is a messy play activity so please ensure children wear old or easily washable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. This workshop is designed for children up to 5. Children must be accompanied by a ticket-holding grown-up ghoul.
Thu 22 Oct - Thu 22 Oct
09:00 - 10:00
Halloween Activities • 5-11 years • From £10.00
SW3, Chelsea Physic Garden
Family Halloween Creepy Crafternoon
Calling all little goblins and grown-up ghouls! Get ready for a fang-tastic crafternoon at Chelsea Physic Garden this Halloween! Join us for a creative drop-in session where our facilitators will guide you through making some creepy crafts using natural materials. All materials will be provided, and each participant will take home their own Halloween crafts including a leaf fairy, pumpkin prints and cute (but spooky!) hedgehog creations. This terrifyingly good workshop is perfect for children aged 4 and up. Don't miss out-tickets required for both little ghouls and their adult companions!
Sun 25 Oct - Sun 25 Oct
13:00 - 14:00
Halloween Activities • 5-11 years • From £10.00
SW3, Chelsea Physic Garden
Family Halloween Silly Slime Making
Calling all tinkerers and spooky scientists! Join us for a wickedly fun workshop filled with gooey, gloopy and gruesome slime. Experiment with different textures and colours in this spooky, sensory hour of fun. All materials are provided, and each participant will take home a their own jar of slime. Remember, this is a family activity, each child must have a grown-up ghoul to assist. This wicked workshop is perfect for children aged 5 and up. Don't miss out-tickets required for both little monsters and their adult companions!
Wed 28 Oct - Wed 28 Oct
10:00 - 11:00
Halloween Activities • 5-11 years • From £10.00
SW3, Chelsea Physic Garden
Douce France The School of Magic French Holiday Camp, 3-4yrs
In our camps, we create a safe and caring environment in which your children can grow and develop with confidence. We believe that the holiday period is a special time for children to continue their learning and development outside of school. Through artistic, creative, fun and physical activities, they will strengthen their language skills, their memory, their attention and creativity, the discovery and control of their body, and also their social skills. OUR STORY DOUCE FRANCE LONDON is offering french holiday camps, french private tutoring and corporate language services. The name Douce France London is inspired by the song of the famous French singer Charles Trenet. The singer recalls his childhood memories. It is by going back to my childhood memories that the desire to create a convivial family company was born. Pleasant and happy memories from our childhood, nourish and comfort us. They bring back past emotions that we rediscover in our present lives. Colours, sounds and flavours also bring back sweet memories. My own memory takes me back to the games in the schoolyard, the books I loved to devour, the imaginary stories that transported me to fantastic worlds. Today, we want to offer fun activities and French classes to play, learn and grow… together. Thanks to a a team of qualified and experienced professionals able to adapt to the needs and rhythm of each child, the children and teenagers of Douce France London will explore and discover a range of artistic, creative and sport activities. Douce France London also aims to help children and teenagers learn to live together, communicate, listen and respect each other through cooperative and collective games. These games allow children and teenagers to develop their individuality while growing in a group. “Play is the child's job, it is his job, it is his life.” Pauline Kergomard French Educator Alongside play, imagination has an essential role in the development of young people. It is through imagination that we can create, dream and invent. Imagination allows evolution, innovation and the creation of a better future. At Douce France London, we use imaginary stories in our activities to stimulate children’s creativity. Douce France London’s signature lies in our focus on these creative aspects and the acquisition of knowledge through play and imagination. We therefore offer a range of different activities as part of an educational project that complements that of the schools.
Mon 19 Oct - Fri 23 Oct
07:00 - 11:00
French • 3-4 years • £49.50
SW7, South Kensington Camp
Douce France French The School of Magic Holiday Camp, 5-7yrs
In our camps, we create a safe and caring environment in which your children can grow and develop with confidence. We believe that the holiday period is a special time for children to continue their learning and development outside of school. Through artistic, creative, fun and physical activities, they will strengthen their language skills, their memory, their attention and creativity, the discovery and control of their body, and also their social skills. OUR STORY DOUCE FRANCE LONDON is offering french holiday camps, french private tutoring and corporate language services. The name Douce France London is inspired by the song of the famous French singer Charles Trenet. The singer recalls his childhood memories. It is by going back to my childhood memories that the desire to create a convivial family company was born. Pleasant and happy memories from our childhood, nourish and comfort us. They bring back past emotions that we rediscover in our present lives. Colours, sounds and flavours also bring back sweet memories. My own memory takes me back to the games in the schoolyard, the books I loved to devour, the imaginary stories that transported me to fantastic worlds. Today, we want to offer fun activities and French classes to play, learn and grow… together. Thanks to a a team of qualified and experienced professionals able to adapt to the needs and rhythm of each child, the children and teenagers of Douce France London will explore and discover a range of artistic, creative and sport activities. Douce France London also aims to help children and teenagers learn to live together, communicate, listen and respect each other through cooperative and collective games. These games allow children and teenagers to develop their individuality while growing in a group. “Play is the child's job, it is his job, it is his life.” Pauline Kergomard French Educator Alongside play, imagination has an essential role in the development of young people. It is through imagination that we can create, dream and invent. Imagination allows evolution, innovation and the creation of a better future. At Douce France London, we use imaginary stories in our activities to stimulate children’s creativity. Douce France London’s signature lies in our focus on these creative aspects and the acquisition of knowledge through play and imagination. We therefore offer a range of different activities as part of an educational project that complements that of the schools.
Mon 19 Oct - Fri 23 Oct
08:00 - 15:00
French • 5-7 years • £77.00
SW7, South Kensington Camp
Douce France The School of Magic French Holiday Camp, 8-11yrs
In our camps, we create a safe and caring environment in which your children can grow and develop with confidence. We believe that the holiday period is a special time for children to continue their learning and development outside of school. Through artistic, creative, fun and physical activities, they will strengthen their language skills, their memory, their attention and creativity, the discovery and control of their body, and also their social skills. OUR STORY DOUCE FRANCE LONDON is offering french holiday camps, french private tutoring and corporate language services. The name Douce France London is inspired by the song of the famous French singer Charles Trenet. The singer recalls his childhood memories. It is by going back to my childhood memories that the desire to create a convivial family company was born. Pleasant and happy memories from our childhood, nourish and comfort us. They bring back past emotions that we rediscover in our present lives. Colours, sounds and flavours also bring back sweet memories. My own memory takes me back to the games in the schoolyard, the books I loved to devour, the imaginary stories that transported me to fantastic worlds. Today, we want to offer fun activities and French classes to play, learn and grow… together. Thanks to a a team of qualified and experienced professionals able to adapt to the needs and rhythm of each child, the children and teenagers of Douce France London will explore and discover a range of artistic, creative and sport activities. Douce France London also aims to help children and teenagers learn to live together, communicate, listen and respect each other through cooperative and collective games. These games allow children and teenagers to develop their individuality while growing in a group. “Play is the child's job, it is his job, it is his life.” Pauline Kergomard French Educator Alongside play, imagination has an essential role in the development of young people. It is through imagination that we can create, dream and invent. Imagination allows evolution, innovation and the creation of a better future. At Douce France London, we use imaginary stories in our activities to stimulate children’s creativity. Douce France London’s signature lies in our focus on these creative aspects and the acquisition of knowledge through play and imagination. We therefore offer a range of different activities as part of an educational project that complements that of the schools.
Mon 19 Oct - Fri 23 Oct
08:00 - 15:00
French • 8-11 years • £77.00
SW7, South Kensington Camp
Halloween at Brixton Windmill
Join us for a free family Halloween event in Windmill Gardens: Lantern carving workshop – make a traditional pumpkin lantern. £3 per pre-prepared pumpkin. A drop in workshop with a maximum of 8 families at a time. Spooky stories for children (5s to 11s) inside the windmill 1.30pm and 2.45pm. Halloween arts & crafts drop in activity inside Brixton Windmill Centre.
Sun 25 Oct - Sun 25 Oct
13:00 - 16:00
Halloween Activities • 5-11 years • Free
SW2, Brixton Windmill Centre
Minis: Phantom Engineers
Budding little ghouls and goblins will tinker with technology in this spook-tacular STEM adventure! Using Scratch Jr, they’ll conjure their own creepy-cute games and bring robots to life, sending them on candy-collecting trick-or-treat missions. Perfect for curious ones aged 5–6!
Mon 26 Oct - Fri 30 Oct
09:00 - 16:00
Coding, IT • 5-6 years • From £100.00
W11, Colville Primary School
Explorers: Minecraft Monster Builders Junior
In this blocky Halloween realm, kids will code their Minecraft agents to help build eerie bridges, towering haunted castles, and pumpkin-lined houses. Parents will love seeing teamwork, logic, and creativity come together in this digital playground. Embark on a thrilling Halloween quest with Minecraft Education Edition! In this fun and interactive course, young explorers will gain the skills and confidence to code using Minecraft’s powerful tools. They will use their spooky creativity to build haunted mansions, eerie towers, and pumpkin-lit pathways, all while learning how to program their own magical mods. Get ready for a chilling adventure as they uncover the mysteries of coding and master the art of survival in a haunted world!
Mon 26 Oct - Fri 30 Oct
09:00 - 16:00
Coding, IT • 6-8 years • From £100.00
W11, Colville Primary School
Adventurers: Minecraft Creeper Creations Senior
Older Minecraft magicians will conjure spooky mini-games, building haunted castles, and master advanced coding skills along the way. Perfect for those ready to level up their creativity and game design skills. Join the ultimate spooky adventure as your child dives into the haunted world of Minecraft Education Edition! In this advanced course, our young adventurers will take their coding skills to the next level by crafting eerie castles and ghostly mini-games. They will build creepy, immersive environments and learn to conjure their own mods, all while sharpening their computational thinking and problem-solving powers. It is a Halloween season full of exploration, creativity, and chilling coding challenges that will turn them into true digital adventurers!
Mon 26 Oct - Fri 30 Oct
09:00 - 16:00
Coding, IT • 8-12 years • From £110.00
W11, Colville Primary School
Innovators: Python & Pygame Haunted Arcade Quest
Embark on a spooky Pygame quest where young coders will creep into the world of game development! Using Python and Pygame, kids will conjure their own ghoulish games, from haunted survivor games to eerie arcade challenges. Along the way, they will unlock mysterious coding tricks, design frightfully fun levels, and create creepy characters that come to life on screen. By the end of this chilling adventure, your child will have the skills to stalk the digital night as a budding game developer!
Mon 26 Oct - Fri 30 Oct
09:00 - 16:00
Coding, IT • 10-14 years • From £110.00
W11, Colville Primary School
Happy Campers Junior October Camp
Our Junior Campers programme offers a warm, nurturing half-term experience designed especially for younger children. Each day introduces a gentle new theme, with activities carefully planned to support confidence, creativity and early learning in a playful, age-appropriate way. Children enjoy story-led arts and crafts, sensory play, music and movement, imaginative role-play, early problem-solving and hands-on exploration — all within a calm, supportive environment that helps little ones feel secure, happy and engaged. Halloween is one of our favourite celebrations, and we’re planning a spectacular week of imaginative adventures, circus fun, exciting workshops, and creative art projects! Daily Themes: Pumpkins & Woodland Wonders, Room on the Broom, Pirates & Hidden Treasure, Funny Monsters & Silly Aliens, Little Monsters’ Halloween Party A joyful, confidence-building half-term experience where Junior Campers learn, create and thrive at their own pace. Monday 26 October – Pumpkins & Woodland Wonders Tuesday 27 October – Room on the Broom Wednesday 28 October – Pirates & Hidden Treasure Thursday 29 October – Funny Monsters & Silly Aliens Friday 30 October – Little Monsters’ Halloween Party
Mon 26 Oct - Fri 30 Oct
10:00 - 14:00
Holiday Camp • 3-4 years • From £55.00
NW8, St. Mark's Church Hall
Happy Campers October Camp, 5-12yrs
Our Senior Campers programme offers a premium, energising half-term experience that blends creativity, problem-solving, sports & game, and confidence-building. With specialist-led activities and a different focus each day, children are fully engaged in a thoughtfully structured programme where no two days feel the same. An exciting autumn adventure awaits at Happy Campers Club, and we’d love your children to join us! Join us this half term from October 26th to Friday 30th, for five days of Autumn adventures and Halloween fun! Halloween is one of our favourite celebrations, and we’re planning a spectacular week of imaginative adventures, circus fun, exciting workshops, LEGO and STEM challenges, and creative art projects. We’ll finish with a fantastic Halloween party, complete with pumpkin decorating, hilarious games and a chance to mummify the teachers! Monday 26 October – Enchanted Forest Tuesday 27 October – Monster Makers Lab Wednesday 28 October – Mystery at the Museum Thursday 29 October – Fiesta & Folklore Friday 30 October – Halloween Carnival An adventure-filled week of creative projects, science experiments, mysteries, team challenges and games!
Mon 26 Oct - Fri 30 Oct
09:00 - 16:00
Holiday Camp • 5-12 years • From £65.00
NW8, St. Mark's Church Hall
Minis: Phantom Engineers
Budding little ghouls and goblins will tinker with technology in this spook-tacular STEM adventure! Using Scratch Jr, they’ll conjure their own creepy-cute games and bring robots to life, sending them on candy-collecting trick-or-treat missions. Perfect for curious ones aged 5–6!
Mon 19 Oct - Fri 23 Oct
08:00 - 15:00
Coding, IT • 5-6 years • From £100.00
W11, Notting Hill Preparatory School
Adventurers: Spooky Micro:bit Magic
Young witches and wizards will enchant their Micro:bits to send secret messages over Bluetooth, light detectors, their own tamagotchi, and even conjure their own game controllers or remote-controlled monster mobiles. Parents will appreciate the hands-on coding, electronics, and creativity. Let your child embark on a spook-tacular robotic quest in the haunted jungle with our Micro:bit course! They will explore the thrilling world of robotics and micro-computing, learning to use Micro:bits to send ghostly messages to friends through Bluetooth, and even design their own monster-themed video game controllers. As they navigate this mysterious tech-filled jungle, they will also program remote-controlled haunted safari vehicles, bringing their spine-tingling digital creations to life in the ultimate Halloween adventure!
Mon 19 Oct - Fri 23 Oct
08:00 - 15:00
Coding, IT • 8-12 years • From £110.00
W11, Notting Hill Preparatory School
Explorers: Wicked Coding and Robotics
This Halloween, young engineers will design, build, and program their own spooky robotic creations using LEGO Robotics, while learning to code with Scratch! They’ll tackle frightfully fun coding challenges, bring ghost-bots and pumpkin-powered contraptions to life, and solve thrilling hands-on puzzles. Along the way, they’ll boost problem-solving, teamwork, and STEM skills. Parents will love how much their little ones learn while having a ghoulishly good time. - Spaces Limited They’ll tackle frightfully fun coding challenges, bring ghost-bots and pumpkin-powered contraptions to life, and solve thrilling hands-on puzzles. Along the way, they’ll boost problem-solving, teamwork, and STEM skills. Parents will love how much their little ones learn while having a ghoulishly good time.
Mon 19 Oct - Fri 23 Oct
08:00 - 15:00
Coding, IT • 6-8 years • From £100.00
W11, Notting Hill Preparatory School
Innovators: Spooky Game Lab Robotics
Code your way through a haunted galaxy this Halloween, doing everything from building spooky platforming games to arcade-style space adventures. Sharpen your programming and problem-solving skills as you bring your wildest ideas to life among the stars. Has your child ever dreamed of becoming a space game developer... by day, and a ghostly galaxy explorer by night? In this spook-tacular course, they'll dive into the world of game creation using industry tools and code to build games set across a haunted galaxy. Students will learn the foundations of space game design as they create their own eerie platforming, simulation, and arcade style adventures, complete with spooky surprises lurking among the stars. Throughout the week, they'll strengthen their programming, logic, and problem solving skills while transforming their wildest (and wickedest!) ideas into fully playable space missions. It's the perfect course for young developers ready to bring their imagination to life and conjure up their coding skills to the next level in the universe... if they dare!
Mon 19 Oct - Fri 23 Oct
08:00 - 15:00
Coding, IT • 10-14 years • From £110.00
W11, Notting Hill Preparatory School
Supa Dupa Fly Family Halloween Rave
The Hiphop, RnB & more party for London’s flyest kids and grown-ups from the creators of Supa Dupa Fly. Halloween edition with loads of tricks & treats! Dress-up encouraged! DJ Emily Rawson / Miss Gower & friends + visit from Stitch, Sonic or another furry friend! • Dance teachers, hiphop facepainting, confetti, games + more! • London’s best hiphop & rnb night, Time Out, Evening Standard’ Tables available to reserve for groups of 10+ Have you had children, but really miss going out & hearing the music you love? We do, so we’ve created the daytime party from Supa Dupa Fly you can bring your kids to & introduce them to the tunes you grew up on! Expect all the music you & they love from RnB, Hiphop, Garage, Dancehall & a little bit of Pop! COME DRESSED AS YOUR FAVOURITE 90s/00s ICON Think: The Fresh Prince family Destiny’s Child Run DMC TLC The Spice Girls Beyoncé & Jay-Z Backstreet Boys N-Sync Prizes for best best dressed family! The little ones will be entertained with the flyest face painting, street dance lessons, hiphop props dress-up, games & more, all at one of the best venues in London. There will be competitions for the best dancers in various age categories.
Sun 1 Nov - Sun 1 Nov
12:00 - 15:00
Music • 0m-12 years • From £6.00
W10, UNDR W10
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Fun ways to spend Halloween 2026 in London with kids
Take a kids' Halloween trail or tour
In London, even places dress up for Halloween. You can explore a spookier side to the city with…
• Ages: All ages
• Location: Kew Gardens, TW9
• Date: 16 Oct - 1 Nov
Covent Garden’s Halloween Trick or Treat Trail
• Ages: Under 16yrs
• Location: The Phoenix Garden, WC2H
• Date: 31 Oct
Peppa Pig Halloween Tea Bus Tour
• Ages: 2-8yrs
• Location: Temple, WC2R
• Date: 19 Oct - 1 Nov
Spooky Halloween Walks at Lauderdale House
• Ages: 3yrs+
• Location: Lauderdale House, N6
• Date: 31 Oct
• Ages: Best for 12yrs+
• Location: London Dungeon, SE1
• Date: 17 Oct - 1 Nov
Free Nature Roadshow + scavenger trail
• Ages: All ages
• Location: Brompton Cemetery, SW10
• Date: 29 Oct
Do the Monster Mash at a children's Halloween party
From dancing and games to treats, parties already combine lots of things kids love. But at Halloween, they get to enjoy it all while dressed up as their favourite character.
Shine Bright Gymnastics' Halloween Party
• Ages: 4-16yrs
• Location: Shine Bright Gymnastics, W14
• Date: 5 Oct
Supa Dupa Fly Family Halloween Rave
• Ages: Under 12yrs
• Location: UNDER W10, W10
• Date: 1 Nov
• Ages: Under 6yrs
• Location: Curiouser Family Club, NW3
• Date: 24 Oct
• Ages: All ages
• Location: Boxpark Wembley, HA9
• Date: 1 Nov
Day of the Dead Family Festival
• Ages: All ages
• Location: Horniman Museum, SE23
• Date: 31 Oct
Make a costume, pumpkin lantern or creepy creation at a children's Halloween crafts event
For creative kids, a crafty activity may be the best kind of Halloween treat.
The Friendly Monster Mash Art & Music Workshop
• Ages: 3-5yrs
• Location: The Conservatoire, SE3
• Date: 26 Oct
Family crafts at Chelsea Physic Garden
• Ages: 5-11yrs
• Location: Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3
• Date: 22-28 Oct
Lantern carving + more at Brixton Windmill
• Ages: 5yrs+
• Location: Brixton Windmill Centre, SW2
• Date: 25 Oct
Canal Museum Halloween Family Open Day
• Ages: All ages
• Location: London Canal Museum, N1
• Date: 27 Oct
Creepy Creatures with London College of Fashion
• Ages: 3yrs+
• Location: Story Centre, E15
• Date: 27 Oct
Free Royal Parks Discovery Days: Hair raising Halloween
• Ages: Best for 3-11yrs
• Location: Hyde Park, W2
• Date: 27-29 Oct
Attend a Halloween holiday camp
This year Halloween caps off the half-term break, leaving time for a holiday camp adventure in the build-up.
Wicked coding + more with Blueshift Education
• Ages: 5-14yrs
• Location: Various incl. Colville Primary, W11
• Date: 19-30 Oct
Douce France's School of Magic
• Ages: 3-11yrs
• Location: South Kensington, SW7
• Date: 19-30 Oct
The Strings Club's Spooktacular Music Camps
• Ages: 4-11yrs
• Location: London-wide
• Date: 26-30 Oct
Slime, potions + spooky treats with Twinkle Stars
• Ages: 4-10yrs
• Location: Twinkle Stars, SE23
• Date: 26-29 Oct
Create + star in a spooktacular show
• Ages: 6-11yrs
• Location: artsdepot, N12
• Date: 30 Oct
See a spooky Halloween show
Scary stories are not only fun but can also give kids a safe way to face real fears. (2) This Halloween will bring spooky stories to stages across London. Plus a few not-so-scary ones if you’d prefer something more playful.
• Ages: 6yrs+
• Location: Lyric Theatre, W1D
• Date: 2 Nov
Boppin' Bunnies Halloween Hoots
• Ages: Under 5yrs
• Location: Sky Bar, SE9
• Date: 31 Oct
• Ages: Under 10yrs
• Location: Headstone Manor, HA2
• Date: 17 Oct
Victorian Halloween Magic Lantern Show
• Ages: All ages
• Location: Florence Nightingale Museum, SE1
• Date: 26 Oct
• Ages: 3yrs+
• Location: Lyric Hammersmith, W6
• Date: 27-31 Oct
• Ages: 7yrs+
• Location: Charles Dickens Museum, WC1N
• Date: 29 Oct
Spooky or playful? Finding the right children's Halloween event for your family
For a children's Halloween event that won't frighten little ones, look for craft workshops. These can involve pumpkin carving or costume making for the big night. In 2026, some of our favourite Halloween crafts activities take place in the enchanting setting of Chelsea Physic Garden.
Sometimes finding the right children's Halloween event is actually more a question of when than what or where. Even the scarier Halloween trails can be suitable for little ones if you go before it gets too dark. Halloween at Kew, for example, offers earlier sessions for younger children.
On the other hand, older kids or those who enjoy spooks and mini frights may enjoy an evening slot more. Other good options for Halloween family fun with kids aged 12 years and up include the London Dungeon and Stranger Things: The First Shadow.
Use Loopla's search to see the full list of children's Halloween events. You can filter by age group and location to find the most suitable option for your family.
References:
- Halloween is the second most popular family event of the year - The Sun
- Why children like scary stories, or ‘Dreadtime Reading’ - Book Trust
FAQ: How to find the best children's Halloween events near you
What are the best Halloween trails for families in London?
Halloween at Kew is the best Halloween trail in London. Families get to see Kew Gardens transformed by light shows, creepy encounters and entertainment.
Kensington's Halloween Trail is the best free option, if you combine it with a visit to their Playful Park of Peculiar on 31 October.
Families in North London can meet mysterious characters during Halloween Spooky Walks at Lauderdale House.
For something a bit different in Central London, you can hop aboard a Peppa Pig Halloween Tea Bus Tour.
What Halloween events are available for kids in London?
Halloween events for kids in London generally involve crafts, outdoor trails, parties or theatre shows. Crafts workshops offer an hour or so of Halloween fun, built around pumpkin carving, making decorations, costume design or spooky storytelling.
For full family days out, there will be Halloween trails in different parts of London. There are also Halloween-themed music, science and activity holiday camps this October half-term.
Are children’s Halloween events scary?
Children’s Halloween events are not always scary. Many involve only gentle scares or none at all. In creative workshops, for example, kids can make their own costumes, carve pumpkins or hear Halloween stories. Events for younger children can be especially playful, with music, crafts or sensory activities. Check the recommended age and event description if your child is easily frightened.
Are there Halloween events in London for toddlers and younger children?
There are Halloween events in London specially designed for toddlers and preschoolers. Look for classes or sessions that involve music, stories, sensory play and simple crafts. These gently introduce toddlers and younger children to Halloween fun without scaring them. Use the Loopla search tool to filter by age and remove family Halloween events aimed at older children.
Are there free Halloween events for families in London?
Free Halloween events for families in London often take place outdoors. They tend to be Halloween trails or public events in parks. For example, Holland Park will throw a big Halloween event: The Playful Park of Peculiar 2026. The walk-through experience will feature live performances, illuminated installations and unexpected encounters. It takes place on Saturday 31 October. You'll need to book a timed slot to get in.
What Halloween events are on during October half-term in London?
In 2026, Halloween falls toward the end of October half-term, so you'll have lots of family events to pick from in London. Alongside one-off parties, trails and crafts workshops, you can find themed music, science and drama holiday clubs running for several hours or a full day. These can be useful if you want Halloween fun combined with half-term childcare.
