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The website is jam packed with ideas so have a l=good look and you'll find endless things to do this half term.
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EVENTS
There are over 80 events running over the Halloween season and all can be found on our ➡️ What's On guide.
Here are just a few of our favs!
Squirrel's Heath School Pumpkin Trail - download the map and follow the trail
Scarecrow Trail - in the streets around Engayne School
Howdy Halloween Party with Jelly Jade - The Mercury Shopping Centre
Southend FREE Fireworks - a great reason for a trip to the seaside on a crisp autumn day!
Halloween Festival at Hopefield - visit this great local animal sanctuary for lots of Halloween fun
Essex Fire Museum Open Day - everyone loves a day at the fire station
Halloween Tutu Making Workshop - Romford Shopping Hall
The Haunted Hotel - The Liberty Shopping Centre
Escape Room Treasure Hunt - Elm Park Library
Ghostly Ghouls Create & Play - 2 hours at Queens Theatre
Halloween Party with Party Monsters - Thames Chase Forest Centre
Don't forget to check out the rest of whats on by visiting our what's on guide.
We have a great selection of clubs running locally this October. Check out the details here. You'll also find lots of posters for current clubs on the pinned post on our Facebook page.
Here are a couple we love!
There are lots of options - hey why not visit more than one!
You'll find a list of 11 different venues which are all fairly local, within 45 minutes of Romford, here.
Having a party and need to come up with some cool snacks for your guests? Check out these ideas
Escape Room Treasure Hunt at Elm Park Library
1st October
- 31st October
Elm Park Library, Hornchurch
Pumpkin Picking at Cammas Hall
16th October
- 19th October
Cammas Hall Farm, Needham Green
Southend FREE Fireworks
(FREE)
18th October
Southend Seafront, Southend On Sea
Kids Halloween Festival - Lee Valley Farm
18th October
- 19th October
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park, Waltham Abbey
Pumpkin Picking at Hatters Farm
18th October
- 19th October
Hatters Farm, Bishops Storford
Family Fun Day
(FREE)
18th October
MyPlace, Harold Hill
Messy Church
(FREE)
19th October
Romford Salvation Army, High street
Diwali Celebration In Romford
(FREE)
19th October
Outside St Edwards Church, Romford
Thames Chase Apple Day
(FREE)
19th October
Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster
Boo at the Zoo
20th October
- 2nd November
Cedars Nature Centre, waltham cross
Tiny Treasures- Baby's 1st Halloween
21st October
St Michael & All Angels Church of Gidea Park, Main Road, Romford
Pumpkin Picking at Cammas Hall
21st October
- 31st October
Cammas Hall Farm, Needham Green
NCT Walk and Talk
(FREE)
22nd October
Pulse, Hornchurch
Ghostly Games
(FREE)
22nd October
- 26th October
Rainham Hall National Trust, Rainham
Why not browse through some of the listings we have recently added to the site...
Family Fun Day
(FREE)
18th October
MyPlace, Harold Hill
Diwali Celebration In Romford
(FREE)
19th October
Outside St Edwards Church, Romford
Hallowest Helpdesk – Fight Your Fears With Exotic Explorers!
25th October
The Mercury Mall, Romford
Friends of Squirrels Heath School Pumpkin Trail
25th October
- 2nd November
Squirrels Heath Primary School, Romford
Hallowest Helpdesk – Howdy Halloween party with Jelly Jade
26th October
The Mercury Mall, Romford
Monsters Inc Party
27th October
MyPlace, Harold Hill
Halloween TuTu making workshop
28th October
romford shopping hall, Romford
Halloween Crafting Fun
29th October
romford shopping hall, Romford
Hallowest Helpdesk – Meet Wednesday Addams
(FREE)
29th October
The Mercury Mall, Romford
The Haunted Hotel
(FREE)
29th October
- 31st October
The Liberty Shopping Centre, Romford
Witch, Bat & Cat Crafts
29th October
MyPlace, Harold Hill
Halloween Trick or Treat Hunt
30th October
romford shopping hall, Romford
Hallowest Helpdesk – Halloween Tote bag designing
30th October
The Mercury Mall, Romford
Potions, Spells & Pen Crafting
30th October
MyPlace, Harold Hill
Hallowest Helpdesk – Día de los Muertos Pumpkin Painting
31st October
The Mercury Mall, Romford
Boot Bash
(FREE)
31st October
KingsHeart Church, Romford
Kids Halloween Party
31st October
Romford & Gidea Park Rugby Club, Romford
Halloween Disco Party
1st November
Harold Wood Rugby Club, Harold Wood
Messy Church Christmas
(FREE)
30th November
Romford Salvation Army, Romford
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