The best Halloween events for families & kids

Stumped on where to spend Halloween with the kids this year? Check out these wicked events that’ll keep the whole family entertained.

Skiddle Staff

Date published: 17th Oct 2024

Carved pumpkins, crazy costumes, and a smattering of sweets, Halloween is one of the best days of the year for kids. In the wake of fright nights and intense club raves, it’s easy to get lost in the shuffle when it comes to finding the best Halloween events to attend for families and kids in 2024.

Luckily for all the little monsters out there, there are plenty of cracking Halloween events for kids and families alike to make your half-term and scary season one to remember. Check out what’s in store below and snag your tickets now!

Spooktacular

When: Friday 4th October - Sunday 27th October 2024

Where: Green Car Park Silverburn in Glasgow

We’d be silly to not mention this beloved spooky season institution. Transforming Silverburn in Glasgow every year without fail, Spooktacular has made its triumphant return throughout the month of October, back with its signature thrilling rides and attractions. All your favorites and then some are back, including the Haunted Tagada, the Speed Buzz, the Moonlit Ferris Wheel and the Ghost Train. Get the Little Pumpkins on this one, you won’t regret it.

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HDIF Family Disco Halloween Party - all-ages indie club

When: Sunday 27th October 2024

Where: The Phoenix Cavendish Square in London

Swap out the spooky tunes for a feel good mix of indie and soul anthems and get the kids into some 90s classics. Set in the wonderful basement bar The Phoenix, make sure you and your kids’ Halloween is soundtracked by the sounds of Motown, disco, Britpop, and indie pop including Belle & Sebastian, Dusty Springfield, Orange Juice, Otis Redding and more. As an enduring staple of the End Of The Road festival over the past seven years, HDIF Family Disco’s Halloween Party will be a reliable good time for the spooky season.

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El Kiddo Halloween Circus- Leeds

When: Thursday 31st October 2024

Where: Project House in Leeds

El Kiddo is returning to Leeds on the most terrifying night of the year for its biggest Halloween family event yet. Fancy dress is encouraged so bring along your little monsters and get stuck into a mix of music, laughter, and fun for the whole family. Even though the fancy dress isn’t compulsory, you could be in with the chance to get your hands on some glorious prizes at one of the best Halloween events for families you could find.

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SABOR - Dia de los Muertos - Mexican Special!

When: Sunday 3rd November 2024

Where: Vauxhall Food And Beer Garden in London

Bask in these Day of the Dead-themed Halloween celebrations at Vauxhall Food and Beer Garden. SABOR - Dia de los Muertos transforms the trendy open-air food and beer garden into a Mexican-style fiesta with street food and live DJs, alongside a kids zone fit with a bouncy castle and arcade area. Mark your calendars for 3rd November, and prepare to lose yourself in delicious Mexican cuisine and the beats of Rancheras.

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Little Bop Halloween | Haunted House

When: Sunday 27th October 2024

Where: Binks Yard in Nottingham

Taking place over two sessions - in the morning from 10 to 12:30 and in the afternoon from 1:15 to 3:45 - Little Bop Halloween’s Haunted House turns the trendy Island Quarter hotspot Binks Yard into a teeth-chattering hub of incredible shows, entertainment, activities, and so much more for those brave enough to get stuck in. Dress up in your spookiest outfit and take your pick between a roller skate show, pumpkin arts and crafts, Dracula-themed aerial acts, and a silent disco, to name a few.

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Children's Halloween Party

When: Sunday 27th October 2024

Where: The Aquarius in Cannock

All little monsters, witches, and superheroes listen up, this one’s for you! The Aquarius in Cannock is hosting a scarily good Halloween adventure crammed with tricks, treats, and excitement. This one’s got everything you’d want in a spooky season party and then some, including a kids buffet, disco, entertainment, plenty of fun and games, prizes, and let’s not forget the confetti cannons!

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Raver Babies - All Age Family Rave - HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR

When: Saturday 19th October 2024

Where: Good Year Social Club in Glasgow

The little’uns can enjoy hard dance and bounce too, of course. The peak of Halloween events for kids, Raver Babies All Age Family Rave delivers the chunkiest beats for all ages up and down the country, and their efforts throughout Scotland certainly aren’t ones to miss. The most addictive rave sounds wouldn’t be complete without glow sticks, Halloween-themed inflatables, and free sweets now, would they?

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Halloween Goes Ravin' - Kidz Go Ravin' IN LEVEN

When: Friday 25th October 2024

Where: Truth Nightclub in Leven

We’re sticking around in Scotland for its ultimate family raving experience. Kidz Go Ravin’ is back for a quality nightclub experience suitable for all ages, featuring DJ Andy K, DJ Jayson, and Fife’s youngest deck wizard DJ James as they bring you hours of B2B dance hits throughout the years. Following on from their last show being a smash hit, Halloween Goes Ravin’ promises to be its biggest and best event yet. Grab your tickets now!

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SPOOKtober Half Term at the London Museum of Water & Steam

When: Saturday 26th October - Sunday 3rd November 2024

Where: London Museum Of Water And Steam in London

Mozey on down to the London Museum of Water & Steam for a spooky day of crafts and tours around the mysterious museum. Among the wondrous events you can get stuck into include a ghost hunt, an after hours history tour dissecting into the museum’s past, myths, and legends, and a family history tour with content for children age 3 and up. Even if tickets aren’t available online, you can still purchase tickets on the day.

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Halloween Party with Groovy Tunes

When: Saturday 26th October 2024

Where: St Bernard's Community Hub in Preston

If you fancy an eclectic range of music with fun and games for all, this groovy Halloween bash in Preston is the one for you. Bring along the whole family for a good dose of community spirit and pure family fun, featuring fancy dress prizes, quality DJs and entertainment, and smatterings of lovely food and drink. Grab a ticket and let the grooves begin!

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A Mini Nightmare in Rainton

When: Saturday 26th October - Sunday 3rd November 2024

Where: Sunderland Live in Houghton-le-Spring

Prepare for an October half-term stuffed with frights and fun, as the whole family can face their fears head on at A Mini Nightmare in Rainton. Sunderland Live is getting transformed into a collection of frightful spooky mazes, populated by all your favourite characters from scary season and loads of opportunities to get your photo taken. Take your pick on which maze to try out first, you're guaranteed to have an unforgettable time with the family.

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For more Halloween events from across the UK, head to our Family Halloween Events Inspire Me page.

Looking for Halloween events in your city? Check out the best Halloween events to attend in London, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Birmingham, Sheffield, Newcastle, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Nottingham.

Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.