BOOseum Halloween Celebration
After-hours trick-or-treating and spooky hands-on science for young children.
London Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026
29 family-friendly fall activities in London and nearby.
Halloween events in London and surrounding areas span everything from bustling farm festivals and vibrant downtown candy crawls to museum celebrations like BOOseum! at the London Children's Museum. You'll find ticketed attractions and free community gatherings.
Consider venturing to locations like St. Jacobs for its well-known Pumpkin Parade, or stay local for family-focused parties. Whether you prefer indoor activities or outdoor adventures, these events offer diverse ways to celebrate.
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Bingo Baddies - Samhain Edition
London
Samhain-themed bingo night featuring art prints, oddities, and jewelry prizes.
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Bingemans Screampark
Kitchener
Haunted house attractions including Gateway to Hell and Slaughter Shed.
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God Is A Scottish Drag Queen Halloween Spooktacular
London
A live comedy performance discussing spooky things that go bump at night.
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Curses, Crimes, and Haunts
London
Walking tour exploring early London's scandals, crimes, and spooky history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if rain washes out a family event we booked in London?
Read the policy before buying: farms usually offer rain checks for another day that season rather than refunds, while ticketed indoor events run regardless. Light drizzle often means a gloriously empty farm, so don't auto-cancel. Keep one indoor backup, a museum day, library event, or home carving afternoon, planned for each outdoor weekend so the costume doesn't go to waste.
What are the best costume choices for kids attending outdoor Halloween events in London?
Pick costumes that survive walking, climbing hay bales, and a bathroom trip in under two minutes: no floor-length hems, no masks that block vision, and nothing that can't fit a jacket underneath. Sneakers always beat costume shoes. Add reflective tape for evening events, and pack a backup shirt because face paint, snow cones, and petting zoos will find white fabric.
What hygiene plan makes petting zoos at London farms less risky?
The rule: animals, then handwash, then food, in that exact order, every time. Use the farm's wash stations rather than sanitizer alone when hands touch animals or fences, keep pacifiers and sippy cups in the bag near animals, and don't let kids eat inside the enclosure. Strollers stay outside pens. It's two minutes of routine that prevents the classic post-farm stomach bug.