Battersea Park Children's Boo! Zoo Adventure
Half-term games, crafts, and Halloween storytime for younger children.
18 family-friendly fall activities near Peckham.
This year, Peckham families can find Halloween celebrations, including the well-known South Bank Halloween Market and a downtown London candy crawl. For younger children, consider the Battersea Park "BOO!" zoo adventure.
Other possibilities include indoor craft workshops and a cupcake decorating class, alongside outdoor harvest festival activities in London.
Two-floor party featuring stage performers, DJs, and horror-themed decor.
Unwrap the Victorian curse of the Unlucky Mummy this Halloween.
Outdoor screening of Twilight beneath the season's brightest full moon.
Encounter wandering ghosts and eerie installations across the historic castle.
See all trunk-or-treats, pumpkin patches, and kid-friendly events nearby.
Policies split hard: many farms ban pets outright for animal-safety and food rules, while some festivals welcome leashed dogs and even run costume contests for them. Check the venue's FAQ the day before, never assume. If dogs are allowed, bring water, keep them clear of petting zoos and food lines, and be honest about whether crowds plus kids stress your dog.
Cars line up in a lot with decorated trunks, and kids walk the loop collecting candy in one contained, well-lit place, usually in a single hour on a posted date before Halloween. It's ideal for toddlers, wheelchairs, wagons, and nervous first-timers, with no traffic or dark porches. Arrive at the start time, because popular trunks run out of candy fast.
Arrive at opening: parking is close, animals are active, and the photo spots are empty. Do the far activities first, maze, hayride, picking field, then work back toward the food and playground as crowds build. Leaving by early afternoon means missing both the entry line and the exit-lane crawl. Buy timed tickets online where offered; some farms cap capacity on peak Saturdays.