Gillingham Unique & Unusual Halloween Events 2026

15 unique & unusual Halloween events in Gillingham and nearby.

Looking for Halloween activities around Gillingham? The calendar features a mix of seasonal events. For those seeking larger spectacles, consider happenings in nearby towns, while local districts offer more intimate gatherings. If you're after family entertainment, you might find something suitable, or perhaps a different kind of evening is more your style. This guide helps sort through the possibilities.

All Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Around Gillingham

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Halloween at Up at The O2)

Halloween at Up at The O2

London 25 mi

Guided outdoor climb 52 metres across the roof of The O2.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees ("Rough Magic" Fireside Storytelling for Adults)

"Rough Magic" Fireside Storytelling for Adults

London 20 mi $

Folk and fairytales around an outdoor fire in ancient woods.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Ghost Tours – Ships & Slipways)

Ghost Tours – Ships & Slipways

Chatham

Torch-lit walking tour exploring historic ships after dark with real ghost stories.

Family Ghost Tours

Chatham

Torch-lit after-hours dockyard adventure featuring spooky tales and gentle scares.

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Pumpkin Spice Flower Workshop)

Pumpkin Spice Flower Workshop

West Malling 9 mi $$$

Craft a pumpkin floral arrangement with autumn blooms and succulents.

Illustration of a row of food trucks topped with pumpkins at dusk, with string lights, steam, and people at picnic tables (Autumn Open Mic Evening at This is GAS!)

Autumn Open Mic Evening at This is GAS!

Southend 13 mi $

Live music and South Asian street food supporting the T.I.M.E. charity.

Illustration of a clay kid in cat ears at a craft table with ghosts, pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Shadows & Shimmer Halloween Mixed-Media Workshop)

Shadows & Shimmer Halloween Mixed-Media Workshop

Hornchurch 19 mi $$

Craft a textured, sparkling Halloween canvas using mixed media and stencils.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Penshurst Place Estate Autumn Amble & Lunch)

Penshurst Place Estate Autumn Amble & Lunch

Penshurst 21 mi

Guided estate walk followed by lunch in a private banqueting room.

Illustration of kids in costumes at a table with pumpkins, bowls of treats, and paper bats and bunting overhead (Sip & Paint Wine Glass Painting: Autumn Halloween)

Sip & Paint Wine Glass Painting: Autumn Halloween

Brentwood 19 mi $$

Paint a custom wine glass while enjoying drinks with friends.

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Halloween at the Tower of London)

Halloween at the Tower of London

London 28 mi

Encounter wandering ghosts and eerie installations across the historic castle.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour)

Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour

London 29 mi

Spooky family-friendly tour exploring Shakespeare's ghosts and chilling supernatural lore.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Singles Ghost Walk in London (All Ages))

Singles Ghost Walk in London (All Ages)

London 29 mi

Haunted City walking tour and social mixer without structured speed dating.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Brompton Halloween Parade Meet Ups)

Brompton Halloween Parade Meet Ups

Brompton Free

Community planning for a Halloween parade

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Royal Tunbridge Wells Charity Fireworks Display)

Royal Tunbridge Wells Charity Fireworks Display

Royal Tunbridge Wells 21 mi $$

Spectacular charity fireworks display over Dunorlan Park

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Rumble Wrestling Halloween Special)

Rumble Wrestling Halloween Special

Kemsley 8 mi $

Action-packed Halloween wrestling show with meet-and-greet

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Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees

Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 39 Yuck Yard: Barnaby Bilge's Big Mess Chatham

Family mystery trail and live theatre show exploring Dockyard ghost legends.

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Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with a ghost above string lights, two witches by a table, and glowing pumpkins

Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 17 Crowsfest '26 #8 Halloween Riffs Gillingham

Halloween rock music all-dayer featuring eight live bands.

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Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, pumpkins and a black cat under a big pale moon

Haunted Experiences

1 of 10 Halloween at Leeds Castle Maidstone

Features a Halloween quest alongside autumn garden strolls and falconry displays.

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Illustration of a small ghost and a jack-o'-lantern performing on a stage with red curtains, watched by a crowd at dusk

Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 8 Penshurst Place Presents: Revenge of The Scarecrow Murder Mystery Penshurst

Interactive comedy murder mystery featuring a three-course dinner.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the etiquette for cemetery tours around Gillingham?

You're a guest in an active memorial space: stay on paths, never touch or lean on monuments, keep voices low, and give any funeral or visiting family wide berth. Photography of headstones is usually fine on official tours, but follow the guide's guidance. Ghost-story framing doesn't suspend the respect rules, and daytime historical tours cover the same ground with better sightlines.

What do community Halloween events in Gillingham usually offer for kids?

The standard kit: costume parades with all-winners ribbons, craft stations, cookie decorating, face painting with a line worth budgeting 20 minutes for, candy stops, and a not-scary story corner. They're compact, usually two to three hours, so arrive at the start when supplies are full, since craft tables and candy famously run out early. Free almost always, donations welcome.

Is calavera face paint appropriate for visitors at Día de los Muertos events in Gillingham?

At most public community celebrations, respectful participation is welcomed, and many events offer face painting on site, which is the best signal that joining in is invited. Treat it as tribute rather than costume: skip zombie or horror mashups, keep the look traditional, and pair it with genuine participation. When events are hosted by cultural organizations, follow their posted guidance.

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