Harlow Unique & Unusual Halloween Events 2026

30 unique & unusual Halloween events in Harlow and nearby.

Harlow's Halloween celebrations span from family-friendly crafting with ERO Presents: Witchland to workshops like the Pumpkin Arrangement workshop Babble & Bliss a drive away in Farnham.

If you seek something different, consider other local gatherings and events further afield.

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Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (FREE: Halloween Pup Up Cafe at The Harvey Centre 🐶)

FREE: Halloween Pup Up Cafe at The Harvey Centre 🐶

Harlow Free

Free dog social with unlimited puppuccinos, agility kit, and costume prizes.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Autumn Equinox Rebalance: Mindfulness, Breathwork, and Visualization)

Autumn Equinox Rebalance: Mindfulness, Breathwork, and Visualization

Widford $$

Small-group guided practice focusing on mindful body awareness and breathwork.

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 19 mi

Encounter wandering ghosts and eerie installations across the historic castle.

Illustration of a small clay guide holding a lantern on a cobblestone street at dusk, with friendly ghosts nearby (Chilling Tales of Chelmsford Ghost Walk)

Chilling Tales of Chelmsford Ghost Walk

17 mi $

Walking tour exploring true stories of witchcraft, murders, and local hauntings.

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 19 mi

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

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour)

Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour

London 20 mi

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

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Essex Roller Derby Annual Halloween Game)

Essex Roller Derby Annual Halloween Game

Chelmsford 17 mi

Live Halloween roller derby double header featuring full-contact intensity and community spirit.

Ghosts and Ghouls

Harpenden 18 mi

Guided evening walking tour exploring St Albans' haunted historic buildings.

Illustration of a Halloween dinner table with pumpkins, candles, black bowls, a smiling ghost and costumed figures (Murder Mystery Tour Stevenage)

Murder Mystery Tour Stevenage

Stevenage 15 mi

Smartphone-guided outdoor detective hunt through Stevenage solving an interactive murder mystery.

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 19 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 (Capel Manor After Dark: Ghostly Tales and Historical Tour)

Capel Manor After Dark: Ghostly Tales and Historical Tour

London 9 mi

Torchlit garden walks, manor house tours, and estate archive viewings.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (SECRET CEREMONY- Season of the Witch II)

SECRET CEREMONY- Season of the Witch II

Chelsea 22 mi

Samhuinn film screenings, herbal workshops, and ceremonies in a botanical garden.

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

Family Halloween: Potion Making

Chelsea 22 mi

Brew drinkable botanical potions using garden herbs and fruit juices.

Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (Pumpkin Arrangement Workshop)

Pumpkin Arrangement Workshop

Farnham 10 mi $$

Craft a pumpkin floral centerpiece with a welcome drink included.

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Shadows & Shimmer Halloween Mixed-Media Workshop)

Shadows & Shimmer Halloween Mixed-Media Workshop

Hornchurch 15 mi $$

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

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Seasonal Garden Tour at Hyde Hall Lane)

Seasonal Garden Tour at Hyde Hall Lane

Chelmsford 17 mi $

Explore how the gardens evolve across the seasons.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Family Halloween: Silly Slime Making)

Family Halloween: Silly Slime Making

Chelsea 22 mi

A hands-on sensory workshop where participants craft take-home jars of slime.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Witch’s Hat Making Workshop)

Witch’s Hat Making Workshop

Chelsea 22 mi

Decorate your own wearable witch’s hat with ribbons, netting, and creepy-crawlies.

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Botanical Magic: Make a Witch Bottle)

Botanical Magic: Make a Witch Bottle

Chelsea 22 mi

Craft a personal witch bottle using botanicals and folk magic traditions.

Pumpkin Flower Workshop

Bishop's Stortford 8 mi $$$

Craft an autumn floral arrangement inside a pumpkin with guided instruction.

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Autumnal Door Wreath Workshop)

Autumnal Door Wreath Workshop

Bishop's Stortford 8 mi $$$

Make an autumn door wreath with materials, refreshments, and cake included.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Wood Street Pumpkin Arrangement Workshop)

Wood Street Pumpkin Arrangement Workshop

London 13 mi $$$

Craft a custom pumpkin arrangement in a relaxed setting.

Illustration of a witch in a pointed hat laying out tarot cards on a round table among pumpkins, candles and a fireplace (Woodland Witches Samhain Ritual 2026)

Woodland Witches Samhain Ritual 2026

London 16 mi $$

Outdoor woodland ritual with circle casting, cauldron fire, and ancestor remembrance.

33 Ghosts: Book Talk

Chelsea 22 mi

Intimate ghost stories and book launch with a warming mulled drink.

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 14 mi $$

Paint a custom wine glass while enjoying drinks with friends.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Halloween Bat Walks with Habitats and Heritage)

Halloween Bat Walks with Habitats and Heritage

Twickenham 29 mi

Use bat detectors to listen for nocturnal hunters at twilight.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Strawberry Hill After Dark: Halloween Late)

Strawberry Hill After Dark: Halloween Late

Twickenham 29 mi

Explore Walpole's candlelit Gothic castle in costume with complimentary fizz.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (A Halloween Guided Tour: Death, Dreams and the Supernatural)

A Halloween Guided Tour: Death, Dreams and the Supernatural

Twickenham 29 mi

Explore Horace Walpole's Gothic castle and the supernatural roots of Gothic fiction.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Family Autumn Wreath Workshop)

Family Autumn Wreath Workshop

Wimbledon 27 mi

Craft a handmade autumn wreath using natural materials and craft supplies.

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Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn

Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 50 Celtic Harmony Samhain Celebrations Brickendon

Celebrate the Celtic New Year with ancient crafts, drumming, and woodland storytelling.

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 26 Bashment Nation Halloween Day Party London

Day festival featuring dancehall DJs, live stage dancers, and Caribbean food stalls.

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 9 Halloween Spooktacular at Capel Manor Gardens Enfield

Explore haunted gardens, an immersive horror maze, and a mini zoo.

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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 10 Hocus Pocus Halloween Movie Night Cricklewood

Screening on a 25ft screen with costume contests and spooky dance-offs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do we spread Halloween season events across October weekends in Harlow?

Match events to their natural weekend: farms and festivals shine in the calm first half of October, haunted attractions and big parties peak the final two weekends, and Día de los Muertos events land October 31 through November 2. Book anything sellable, tours, shows, timed tickets, in September. One anchor event per weekend beats cramming three into the last Saturday.

What's the photography etiquette at cultural and community events in Harlow?

Wide crowd shots are fine; portraits need permission, especially of children, performers mid-ritual, and personal ofrendas at Día de los Muertos events, where some altars honor recent losses. Ask first, accept no gracefully, and skip flash at night processions and candlelit events, where it genuinely disrupts. When an event posts photography guidance, that overrides all defaults. Buy from artists you photograph.

How do we pair a ghost tour with dinner in Harlow?

Eat first: tours run 90 minutes of walking, and most start between 7 and 9 pm, so book dinner two hours before the tour within a short walk of the meeting point, and keep it lighter than you would for a movie night. Afterward, a nightcap spot near the route's end lets the group unpack the stories, the debrief is half the fun.

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