Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Strood 2026

22 unique & unusual Halloween events near Strood.

Strood's Halloween events include the family-friendly Santus Circus Special and the local Brompton Halloween Event.

For those willing to travel further afield, check out the Halloween - The Pipe Major in Dagenham or the pumpkin picking opportunities near Tunbridge Wells.

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Halloween at Up at The O2

London 22 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 17 mi $

Folk and fairytales around an outdoor fire in ancient woods.

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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 8 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 14 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 16 mi $$

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

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Penshurst Place Estate Autumn Amble & Lunch

Penshurst 20 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 17 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 25 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 26 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 27 mi

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

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 29 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 29 mi

Brew drinkable botanical potions using garden herbs and fruit juices.

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 29 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 29 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 29 mi

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

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 29 mi

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

33 Ghosts: Book Talk

Chelsea 29 mi

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

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 20 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 11 mi $

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

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 42 Yuck Yard: Barnaby Bilge's Big Mess Chatham

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

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 20 MattsBBQ Halloween Festival Barking

Indoor warehouse rave across three rooms with BBQ food and costumes.

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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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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 12 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

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

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.

What Halloween-season events in Strood continue into early November?

The season doesn't end at midnight on the 31st: Día de los Muertos celebrations run October 31 through November 2, harvest markets and fall festivals continue into mid-November, and some attractions run one final discounted weekend. Costume and decor clearance peaks November 1-2 for next-year planning. If October overflowed, the first November weekend is the graceful catch-up window.

What should we bring to seasonal and harvest markets in Strood?

Cash in small bills alongside your card, since some vendors are cash-only while others are card-only, plus a sturdy tote or backpack for purchases and a cooler in the car for anything perishable. Go early for selection or the last hour for deals. Walk the full market once before buying, note the two best stalls, then circle back and commit.

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