The spooky season is just around the corner and we have literally dozens of activities and parties listed on our 'What's On' guide with a Halloween themed. Don't forget, as it's half term there are lots more events going on too!
Lots of these events require advance booking so please take a look and book early to avoid disappointment.
Please keep checking as new events are added daily!
Halloween Spooktacular
Tuesday 9th October at Royal British Legion in Hornchurch
Party for ages 5-11
Halloween Festival
16th - 17th; 20th - 28th October at Marsh Farm
Join in the fun at the new Boo Barn!
Halloween Fest
20th - 26th October at Barleylands
Fiendish fun for everyone and a free pumpkin for each paying child.
Dr Gore's Spooky Mad Lab!
20th - 28th October at Royal Gunpowder Mills
Spooky crafts, games, potion making and slime. Pre booking required.
Halloween Special 2018
20th - 31st October at Audley End Miniature Railway
Lots of fun and games including a ride on the miniature railway.
Howl-o-ween!
20th October - 4th November at Paradise Wildlife Park
Pumpkin carving, wolf masks and lots more!
Halloween Trail
20th - 28th October at Great Notley Park
Self guided trail with Cyril The Squirrel!
Go Batty at Belhus!
20th - 28th October at Belhus Woods
Find the hiding bats on our trail....
Room On The Broom!
20th - 27th October at RHS Garden Ryde Hall
Adventure trail, creepy crafts, pumpkin carving and story telling.
Pumpkin Picking
6th 7th, 13th - 14th and 20th - 28th October at Foxes Farm
Pick your own pumpkin, play in the corn maze and lots more!
Spooky Fun!
22nd - 26th October at Cressing Temple
Spooky creatures, horrible entertainment and a zombie disco!
Creepy Craft
22nd October at Ingrebourne Visitors Centre
Crafts to take home
Halloween Picture on Canvas
22nd October at Fairkytes Arts Centre
Halloween arts and crafts!
Halloween at Hopefield
22nd - 25th October at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Kids activities, Spooky trail and Halloween treats in the cafe
Explorer Halloween Packs
23rd - 27th October at Valence House and Museum
Spooky adventure for under 8s
Halloween Craft
23rd October at Chicken & Frog Bookshop
Crafts to take home - dressing up recommended!
Spooky Spiders!
23rd october at Fairkytes Arts Centre
Halloween arts and crafts!
Pumpkin Carving
23rd - 25th October at Calcott Hall
Help to carve your pumpkin, tools provided
Spook It!
23rd October at Ingrebourne Visitors Centre
Crafts to take home
Halloween Baking
24th - 26th October in Harold Hill
Different theme on each day - check separate entries on our guide
Teen Boys & Girls Halloween Makeup Workshop SOLD OUT!
24th October at Final Checks Makeover and Photography Studio
Learn from a professional!
Drop In Craft
24th October at Chicken & Frog Bookshop
Make and take home a trick or treat bag
Creepy Cookery
24th October at Chicken & Frog Bookshop
Spooky recipes from the Room On The Broom cook book.
Alive With History
24th October at Valence House
Ghoulish and disgusting activities all day!
Spooky Masks & Pom Pom Spiders
24th October at Valentines Mansion
Crafts to take home
Halloween Games
24th October at Ingrebourne Visitors Centre
Hangman bobbing, wack the rat, the great mummy wrap and lots more
Bat Night
24th October at Ingrebourne Visitors Centre
See and learn what bats do - take a walk on the wild side!
Pumpkin Scooping & Decorating
25th & 26th October at Thurrock Garden Centre
Book now as places will go fast!
Bedford Boos!
25th October at Bedford Park
Spooky fun for under 8s
Ghostly Ghouls Create & Play
25th October at Queens Theatre
Drama, storytelling and crafts
Halloween Party at Havering Museum
25th October at Havering Museum
Join us for some Halloween fun!
Spooky Halloween
25th October at Chicken & Frog Bookshop
Spaces limited - book now
Clay Witches
25th October at Fairkytes Arts Centre
Make your own clay witch with quick drying clay
Twilight Obstacle Bash
25th October at Wild Forest
Are you brave enough? Ages 12 - 16
Pumpkin Carving at Ingrebourne
25th October at Ingrebourne Visitors Centre
Carve and talk home your own pumpkin
Teens Make Workshop for Teens
25th October at Final Checks Makeover Studio
Book now as other sessions are sold out!
Halloween Cinema Experience - Disney Pixar's Coco
25th October at Fairkytes Arts Centre
A fun afternoon with activity packs, glitter tattoos and a movie!
Halloween Trick or Treat Hunt
26th October at Romford Shopping Hall
Spooky fun with a goodie bag to take home
Halloween Street Dance
Friday 26th October at Fairkytes Arts Centre
Fun for ages 5-11.
Harry Potter & Winnie The Witch Craft event
26th October at South Hornchurch Library
Create your own witches hat - booking essential
The Big Halloween Party
26th October at Kidspace
Disco, food, games and competitions for ages 4-12
Bewitched Bedfords
26th October at Bedford Park
Trick or treat trail, mini beast hunting, fancy dress competition, pumpkin carving and more!
Spooky Walks:The Ring Quest
26th October at Thames Chase Forest Centre
Are you brave enough?
Fancy Death
26th October at MyPlace
Murder Mystery evening ages 11+
Pumpkin Carving
26th - 28th October at Rainham Hall
Book places for ages 5-16
Spooky Nights
26th - 27th October at Barleylands
Thrills, spills and chills for tots to teens
Steam & Scream
26th - 28th October at Epping Ongar Railway
Take the ghost train to North Wierd...
Fright Night
26th October at Hornchurch Country Park
A terrifying walk with ghosts and ghouls, finishing with stories round the campfire
Dark at Lodge Farm Park
27th October at Lodge Farm Park
See the park by night from the miniature railway
The Frightenly Awesome Frostie & Jelly
27th October at Harold Hill Community Centre
Jelly Jade and Magic Frostie in their 5th year hosting this amazing event!
Halloween Trail
27th October at Bedford Park
Self led trail learning about some of the creepier wildlife there...
Frankensteins Laboratory
27th October at Valence House
Halloween decoration making
Haunted Hysteria Murder Mystery
27th October at Thorndon Country Park
Something is afoot in the house of horrors. Ages 14+ to adult
Halloween Spooktacular
27th October at Romford Market
Pop along and join in the FREE fun and games
Halloween at the Farm
27th October at Wellgate Community Farm
Lots of fun to be had - come in fancy dress!
Trick or Treat Spooktacular
28th October at Weald Country Park
Follow the trail, collect the ticks and treats and meet scary characters
Pumpkin Carve and Cook
28th October at Calcott Hall
Carve your pumpkin and bake pumpkin cookies with the flesh.
Wicked Jazz Workshop
28th October at Apogee Studios
Halloween fun with Wicked The Musical cast member
Teatot's Halloween Party
28th October at Teatots in The Mercury Mall
Book your tickets and join in the Halloween fun!
Halloween Horror Night
29th October at The Brittons Academy
Fun event for the whole family
Halloween Toddler Party
30th October at Kidspace
Disco, competitions, food and lots more fun. For under 4s
Room On The Broom Interactive Story Telling
30th October at Queens Theatre
Story telling and crafts for pre schoolers
Halloween Party at Jump!
31st October at Jump!
A ghoulishly good time...
Halloween Party
31st October at M&B Sports and Social Club
Book your wristband now
Monster Halloween
31st October at Festival Leisure Park
Free freaky family fun..
Preschooler Pumpkin Decorate and Scoop
31st October at Thurrock Garden Centre
Book NOW!
**Don't forget to check if events require prebooking!**