Halloween Fun for Kids in London: The Ultimate Family Guide
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This October, London is brimming with spooky, silly, and spectacular Halloween fun for kids of all ages. From eerie puppet shows to trick-or-treat trails, there are over 30 events and activities to choose from — so whether you’re after a free day out, a toddler-friendly adventure, or a thrilling experience for older kids, we’ve got you covered.
Here’s your quick guide to the best Halloween activities across the city:
Budget-Friendly Family Fun
British Museum Halloween Family Festival (27–31 Oct) – Craft spooky skeletons and enjoy family-friendly activities, all free of charge.
Soho Eats & Dalston Pumpkin Lantern Festival – Kids eat free at Preto in Soho, then hop on a bus to Dalston for the magical Pumpkin Lantern Festival. Adults pay a small donation (~£3).
Hyde Park Halloween Discovery Days (28–30 Oct) – Explore fun, themed trails and activities in the great outdoors.
Kensington Trick-or-Treat Trail (24–31 Oct) – Watch talking frogs, join a skeleton parade, and collect treats along the way.
Toddler-Friendly Halloween
Kew Gardens Haunted Forest (17 Oct – 2 Nov) – A gentle spook through the garden’s autumnal trails.
London Pumpkin Patch at Parsons Green – A cosy, pumpkin-filled experience perfect for preschoolers.
Hackney Wick Halloween Spooktacular (26 Oct) – Foam, bubbles, games and dancing for babies and kids up to eight.
Older Kids’ Thrills
London Dungeon: Dracula’s Crypt (18 Oct – 3 Nov) – Explore the immersive horrors of Dracula’s lair.
Traitors Live Experience (29–31 Oct) – Unique interactive sessions for family bonding and a touch of suspense.
Halloween Shows
For Toddlers: Petit Pierre in Transylvania (11 Oct – 2 Nov, Wells Walk Theatre, Hampstead) – A charming puppet show for kids aged 3+, with under-2s admitted free.
For Older Kids: West End Musical Halloween (27 Oct, Soho) – Sing along to Beetlejuice favourites and other spooky hits.
Educational Halloween Fun
London Zoo’s Boo at the Zoo (25 Oct – 2 Nov) – Discover creatures of the night and learn about wildlife in a Halloween-themed setting.
Hyde Park Halloween Discovery Days – Hands-on ways for kids to explore creepy-crawlies and nature.