Halloween at the Tower of London
Encounter wandering ghosts and eerie installations across the historic castle.
35 unique & unusual Halloween events near Peckham.
Peckham's Halloween celebrations include the unique "The Late Late Late Late Late Late Late Late Show with Molly Martian - HALLOWEEN SPECIAL". For those seeking something different, consider the "Covent Garden – Halloween Pumpkin Market," a more local affair. Beyond our immediate neighbourhood, further afield events cater to specific tastes, from immersive ghost walks in London to family-friendly pumpkin workshops.
Half-term games, crafts, and Halloween storytime for younger children.
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.
See all the unique and unusual Halloween events in one place.
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.
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.
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.