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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
We are very pleased to say that we are back with a physical Summer Reading Challenge this year – with a couple of adaptations to make it as safe as possible for families to take part.
Registration opens on Saturday 10th July at all 10 Havering Libraries.
The Summer Reading Challenge is aimed at all children aged 4-11 years old. The Challenge is for them to read 6 books over the summer holidays – a time when reading levels often dip. It is a very successful national reading initiative that has been running for over 20 years.
We have teamed up with the WWF to deliver a Challenge all about wildlife, nature and protecting the environment. So a very topical theme.
Children will need to visit their local library to register from 10th July onwards. They will be given a pack that includes a collector's folder, six stickers, a book review sheet, a 'How to Take Part' leaflet and a couple of other surprises. If they are not already members of the library they can join straight away. On this first visit they can also borrow all 6 books or just take a couple to start them off.
They can choose any books – whatever interests them - fiction, nonfiction, poetry, joke books etc. But they must be library books. They are welcome to visit the library to choose more books as many times as they want to over the holidays. But they should be aware that on occasion they may have to queue due to social distancing guidelines.
They then go away and start reading their books. This year we are asking parents/carers to talk to their children at home about the books that they have been reading and to hand out one sticker at a time after they have read each book. Children will also need to fill in the book review sheet with a short piece about the book or draw a picture on the review sheet.
Unfortunately we won't be having library staff or volunteers in our libraries to talk to the children about each book they have read this year. Hopefully we'll be able to return to doing this next year.
When all 6 books have been read, they should return the completed book review sheet to the library, where a member of staff will mark down that the child has completed the challenge and all children who have completed the challenge will receive a certificate and medal in school in the Autumn term (library staff will deliver the certificates and medals to each school).
Escape Room Treasure Hunt at Elm Park Library
1st October
- 31st October
Elm Park Library, Hornchurch
Boo at the Zoo
20th October
- 2nd November
Cedars Nature Centre, waltham cross
Pumpkin Picking at Cammas Hall
21st October
- 31st October
Cammas Hall Farm, Needham Green
Ghostly Games
(FREE)
22nd October
- 26th October
Rainham Hall National Trust, Rainham
Pumpkin Festival
24th October
- 31st October
Willows Activity Farm, St Albans
Dinos After Dark
24th October
- 26th October
Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne
Pumpkin Carving for families at Rainham Hall
25th October
- 30th October
Rainham Hall, Rainham
Friends of Squirrels Heath School Pumpkin Trail
25th October
- 2nd November
Squirrels Heath Primary School, Romford
Halloween Festival 2025
25th October
- 2nd November
Old Macdonalds Farm, Weald Road
Kids Halloween Festival - Lee Valley Farm
25th October
- 31st October
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park, Waltham Abbey
Pumpkin Picking at Hatters Farm
25th October
- 31st October
Hatters Farm, Bishops Storford
Mega Dino Bricks
25th October
- 2nd November
Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne
Halloween Festival at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
25th October
- 2nd November
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, Brentwood
Ride the Terror Train
25th October
- 26th October
North Weald Station, North Weald
Scarecrow Trail
25th October
- 3rd November
Streets around, Severn Dr, Upminster
Essex Fire Museum - Halloween Open day
(FREE)
26th October
Essex Fire Museum (Grays Fire Station), Grays Fire Station
Hallowest Helpdesk – Howdy Halloween party with Jelly Jade
26th October
The Mercury Mall, Romford
Halloween Disco
26th October
Collier Row British Legion, Collier Row, Romford
Younger Family Fun- Halloween special
27th October
St Michael & All Angels Church of Gidea Park, Main Road, Romford
Create and Play – Ghostly Ghouls
27th October
Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
Monsters Inc Party
27th October
MyPlace, Harold Hill
Trail of Tricks and Potions
(FREE)
27th October
- 31st October
Outside Flying Tiger, Thurrock
Parent & Baby screening at Lumiere Cinema - Princess Mononoke
27th October
Lumiere Cinema Romford, Mercury Gardens, Romford
Parent & Baby screening at Lumiere Cinema - Regretting You
27th October
Lumiere Cinema Romford, Mercury Gardens, Romford
Natural History Museum Presents: Dinosaurs Live
27th October
Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
Pop Princesses
27th October
Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
Create and Play – Witches & Wizards
28th October
Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
October Just Get Over It
28th October
Wild Forest, Brentwood
Halloween TuTu making workshop
28th October
romford shopping hall, Romford
Flowers and Friendship Bracelets
28th October
Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
Essex Fire Museum - Halloween Open day
(FREE)
28th October
Essex Fire Museum (Grays Fire Station), Grays Fire Station
SingTok Halloween Performing Arts Camp
28th October
Hornchurch Library, Hornchurch
Spanner Autumn Meet & Greet
28th October
Roms katepark, Hornchurch
Creepy Halloween Crafts
28th October
Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster
Free Halloween Dance, Singing & Tumble Class
28th October
Borthwick Performing Arts, Off Dagenham Road, R'ford
Ancient Abbey Activity
(FREE)
28th October
- 30th October
Valence House Museum, Margery Road, Dagenham.
Pop Princesses
28th October
Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
Ministry of Science Live!
28th October
Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
Children's Cat & Moon Acrylic Canvas Painting Workshop
29th October
CappARTcino, Hainault Forest
Halloween Crafting Fun
29th October
romford shopping hall, Romford
NCT Walk and Talk
(FREE)
29th October
Pulse, Hornchurch
Hallowest Helpdesk – Meet Wednesday Addams
(FREE)
29th October
The Mercury Mall, Romford
Halloween Party with Party Monsters
29th October
Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster
Ghostly Games
(FREE)
29th October
- 2nd November
Rainham Hall National Trust, Rainham
Brentwood Halloween Mega Fun
29th October
The Brentwood Centre, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood
The Haunted Hotel
(FREE)
29th October
- 31st October
The Liberty Shopping Centre, Romford
Witch, Bat & Cat Crafts
29th October
MyPlace, Harold Hill
Children's Cat & Moon Acrylic Canvas Painting Workshop
30th October
CappARTcino, Hainault Forest
October Just Get Over It
30th October
Wild Forest, Brentwood
Halloween Trick or Treat Hunt
30th October
romford shopping hall, Romford
Hallowest Helpdesk – Halloween Tote bag designing
30th October
The Mercury Mall, Romford
Children's Halloween Disco
30th October
Dagenham Trades Hall, Dagenham
Ride the Terror Train
30th October
- 31st October
North Weald Station, North Weald
Potions, Spells & Pen Crafting
30th October
MyPlace, Harold Hill
Let's Slime Workshop
30th October
Hornchurch Library, Hornchurch
Stick Man
31st October
- 2nd November
Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
children's Cat & Moon Acrylic Canvas Painting Workshop
31st October
CappARTcino, Hainault Forest
Hallowest Helpdesk – Día de los Muertos Pumpkin Painting
31st October
The Mercury Mall, Romford
Dinos After Dark
31st October
- 2nd November
Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne
Halloween Party with our gloomy friend from Nevermore Academy at Cedars
31st October
Cedars Nature Centre, waltham cross
Hallelujah Party
(FREE)
31st October
Pulse, Hornchurch
Boot Bash
(FREE)
31st October
KingsHeart Church, Romford
Creepy Animal Encounters with Eden Oasis
31st October
Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster
Kids Halloween Party
31st October
Romford & Gidea Park Rugby Club, Romford
Spooky Trail
31st October
- 2nd November
Woodland Trust Visitor Centre's, Chigwell
Southend FREE Fireworks
(FREE)
1st November
Southend Seafront, Southend On Sea
Sound Bath, Yoga & Cacao Ceremony for Saint Francis Hospice
1st November
Saint Edward Confessor Church Hall, Marketplace Romford
Willows Activity Farm- Low Bang Fireworks
1st November
- 2nd November
Willows Activity Farm, St Albans
Halloween like no other at Rom skatepark
1st November
Rom skatepark, Upper Rainham Road
Halloween Disco Party
1st November
Harold Wood Rugby Club, Harold Wood
Ancient Abbey Activity
(FREE)
1st November
Valence House Museum, Margery Road, Dagenham.
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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