GuideHalloween in London With Kids 2026
Halloween falls on Saturday 31 October 2026, the last weekend of half term. Pick by scare level first — then by age, budget and area.
📅 Saturday 31 October 2026
The question parents actually ask about Halloween isn't "what's on?" — it's "how scary is it?"
So we've sorted London's family Halloween events by scare level first: gentle Halloween for toddlers, not scary, moderately spooky, and brave older kids. Then filter by what you want — pumpkin picking, trails, shows, free, under £20, after dark, indoor or outdoor. Every pick links to a full listing with dates, prices and booking details.
At a Glance
- Date
- Sat 31 Oct 2026 (events run 16 Oct – 1 Nov)
- Best for
- Ages 2–16, by scare level
- Budget
- Free trails to premium night sessions
- Weather
- Mostly outdoor — dress warm after dark
- Booking
- Night sessions and Halloween Saturday sell out
- Area
- All of London
- Food
- Bring snacks — queues build at twilight
Updated 25 September 2026
Decide at a glance
Best For...
Halloween at Kew: which session should you book?
16 October – 1 November
Kew's Halloween experience runs three session types with increasing scare levels — choosing the right one matters more than the date.
- Daylight — the gentlest option. Best for toddlers and younger primary-age kids who want the Halloween fun without the dark.
- Twilight — spookier as the light fades. A good middle ground for 5–10 year olds who like a little shiver.
- Moonlight — the scariest session, for brave older kids and teens.
Not sure? Book Daylight for under-5s and Twilight for most 6–9s. See Halloween at Kew details
Only want Kew without the spooky bit? Hey Duggee at Kew runs 17 October–1 November for ages 3–7.
Gentle Halloween for toddlers
Costumes, crafts and daylight only
SUPER Natural at WWT London Wetland Centre
explicitly scare-free and aimed at younger children.
Halloween at Kew — Daylight session
the gentlest of Kew's three sessions.
Witchcraft & Wizardry at Morden Hall Park
free, outdoors, from age 2.
Hampton Court Palace Magic Garden
the Magic Garden playground is a toddler favourite.
Tip: under-3s often find costumed characters scarier than decorations. Stick to daytime and let them wear a costume too — it helps.
Not scary Halloween in London
Seasonal atmosphere, no frights
SUPER Natural at WWT
scare-free by design
Pumpkin & Botanical Printing at the Garden Museum
crafty, calm and £8 per child
From £7.50Magic Lantern Show: Victorian Halloween
billed as family friendly
Morden Hall Park Witchcraft & Wizardry
free
Want no Halloween at all? See the Not Halloween picks in our half term guide.
Moderately spooky
For 5–10s who like a little shiver
Halloween at Kew — Twilight session
Halloween at the Tower of London
history with a spooky edge, ages 5–12
Spooky Season at Eltham Palace
from £11
£15Super Spooky Cabaret for Kids at Jacksons Lane
£15
Hampton Court Palace Spooktacular
Brave older kids
Ages 10+ who want the real thing
Halloween at Kew — Moonlight session
Kew's scariest session
Dark Arts at Warner Bros. Studio Tour
the Potter-fan Halloween, premium price
Halloween at the Tower of London
the darker history lands best with older kids
Richmond Family Fireworks Night — Halloween Spooktacular
1 November, after dark
Pumpkin picking near London
Pumpkin season is here. Several of the farms in our Farms Near London guide run pick-your-own pumpkin patches in October — Tulleys Farm is the best known, with others including Willows Farm and Cammas Hall. Check each farm's website for PYO dates, as patches can close early once pumpkins run out.
Staying in town? Try Pumpkin & Botanical Printing at the Garden Museum.
See all farms near London for families.
Halloween trails
Halloween at Kew
the flagship Halloween trail
Witchcraft & Wizardry at Morden Hall Park
free
SUPER Natural at WWT
scare-free
Halloween at the Tower of London
Halloween shows
Free Halloween in London
Halloween under £20
Halloween at night
Halloween at Kew — Twilight and Moonlight sessions
Richmond Family Fireworks Night
Sunday 1 November
Tip: night sessions on Saturday 31 October sell out first. Book early, and bring torches, gloves and a snack for the queue.
Indoor Halloween
£15Super Spooky Cabaret at Jacksons Lane
From £7.50Magic Lantern Show at the Florence Nightingale Museum
Pumpkin printing at the Garden Museum
Halloween at the Tower of London
mix of indoor and outdoor
Outdoor Halloween
Halloween at Kew
Hampton Court Palace Spooktacular
Morden Hall Park
SUPER Natural at WWT
- Pumpkin picking at farms near London
What's On
Events & Activities
Halloween at Kew
16 Oct – 1 Nov · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
SUPER Natural at WWT London Wetland Centre
24 Oct – 1 Nov · WWT London Wetland Centre
Halloween at the Tower of London 2026
24 Oct – 1 Nov · Tower of London
Hampton Court Palace: Halloween Spooktacular & Magic Garden
24 Oct – 1 Nov · Hampton Court Palace
Spooky Season at Eltham Palace
24 Oct – 1 Nov · Eltham Palace and Gardens
Halloween Witchcraft & Wizardry at Morden Hall Park
24 Oct – 1 Nov · Morden Hall Park
Jacksons Lane’s Super Spooky Cabaret for Kids
27 Oct – 1 Nov · Jacksons Lane Theatre
Pumpkin & Botanical Printing Workshop
27–29 October · Garden Museum
Magic Lantern Show: Victorian Halloween- Family Friendly Performances
Mon 26 October · Florence Nightingale Museum
Richmond Family Fireworks Night 2026 — Halloween Spooktacular
Sun 1 November · Richmond Athletic Ground
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