Get your little pumpkins ready – London’s half-term is packed with Halloween fun for tiny tots! From friendly farmyard frights to glowing garden trails, there’s something for every curious kid. These October 2025 events are all toddler-friendly, filled with crafts, treats, and age-appropriate activities. Dive into our roundup of confirmed Halloween happenings across London (Oct 21–27) and start planning a ghoulishly good adventure.
Boo at the Zoo – ZSL London Zoo (Regent’s Park)
London Zoo goes all-out for Halloween with Boo at the Zoo (25 Oct–2 Nov 2025). This family-friendly festival transforms the zoo into an autumn wonderland – complete with pumpkin patches, craft workshops and even a UV silent disco. Kids can pick and decorate pumpkins, meet “spooky” (but friendly) animal ambassadors in special talks, get Halloween face-painting and toast marshmallows by the fire. It’s a safe, fun way for toddlers to enjoy Halloween in the daytime.
- When: 25 Oct – 2 Nov 2025, daily 10am–5pm
- Where: ZSL London Zoo, Outer Circle, Regent’s Park (NW1). Nearest tube: Camden Town or Regent’s Park.
- Price: Included with standard zoo entry. (Under-3s go free with an adult.)
- Highlights: Pumpkin patch & painting, marshmallow toasting, “flapping bat” crafts, spooky animal talks and a kid-friendly silent disco. Toddler-friendly (all ages welcome).
- How to Book: Visit www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo
Halloween at Kew Gardens – Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Kew Gardens’ Halloween at Kew is an after-dark illuminated trail (17 Oct–2 Nov 2025). As twilight falls, the botanical gardens come alive with magical light displays and spooky surprises. Walk through haunted woods (beware giant spiders and wicked witches!), explore a “Frankenstein’s lab”, and enjoy seasonal treats along the way. Because this is an evening event, the Gardens offer special “Daylight” sessions (ends by 6pm) that are “most suitable for very young ones” – perfect for tiny night-owls.
- Dates: 17 Oct – 2 Nov 2025 (generally 6pm–10pm; from 26 Oct starts at 4pm)
- Where: Kew Gardens (Elizabeth Gate and Brentford Gate entrances)
- Tickets: Separate Halloween event tickets (not included with day entry). Adult from ~£18.50 (off-peak) to £22 (peak); members get discounts. Family and children’s tickets available.
- Toddler Tip: Book a daylight session (before 6pm), as it’s advertised “most suitable for very young ones”.
- How to Book: Visit www.kew.org
Halloween Spooktacular – Vauxhall City Farm
Vauxhall City Farm runs a Halloween Spooktacular during half-term (25 Oct–2 Nov 2025, daily except Mon). This daytime farmyard festival (10:30am–4pm) is great for little monsters. Kids can follow a Spooky Trail through the farm (with a goody bag at the end for £6), watch child-friendly Halloween films in the barn, and visit the Cuddle Corner to hug friendly farm animals (£5). There are also fun Halloween crafts, snacks and photo spots. Entry to the farmyard itself is free (donations welcome), so families can drop in any day to enjoy the fun.
- When: 25 Oct–2 Nov 2025 (Tues–Sun, 10:30am–4pm)
- Where: Vauxhall City Farm, 165 Tyers Street, London SE11 5HS (Near Oval, Battersea).
- Cost: Free entry to the farm (optional donation £4). Activities like the Spooky Trail (£6) or Cuddle Corner (£5) carry small extra fees.
- Highlights: Spooky treasure trail with treat, kids’ Halloween film club, animal cuddle corner, plus farmyard visits to pet goats, sheep, pigs, etc. All very toddler-friendly and very hands-on.
- How to Book: Visit www.vauxhallcityfarm.org
Halloween Spooktacular – Capel Manor Gardens (Enfield)
Capel Manor Gardens hosts a Spooktacular Halloween Party on 25–27 Oct 2025 (10am–4pm). This lively event is designed for families with young kids. The day features a Ghostly Gardens Trail (with a treat at the end) winding through the grounds, live stage entertainment (fire shows, stilt-walkers), storytelling, creature talks in the mini-zoo and Halloween crafts. Little ones can wander a pumpkin patch for photo ops and enjoy face-painting or kids’ rides (additional fees).
- Dates: 25–27 Oct 2025, 10am–4pm
- Where: Capel Manor Gardens (Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield EN1 4RQ)
- Tickets: £12 adult, £9 child (ages 2–15) if pre-booked (£14/£11 on the day); under-2s are free. Book online for guaranteed entry.
- Fun: Includes the haunted garden trail, live spooky shows, petting/animal talks, pumpkin patch and crafts – plenty to keep toddlers enthralled.
- How to Book: Visit www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk
Ghostly Gardens Trail – Capel Manor Gardens (Enfield)
For a quieter experience, Capel Manor offers a Ghostly Gardens Trail from 28–31 Oct 2025 (10am–5:30pm). This scaled-down event lets families explore at their own pace. Kids receive an activity booklet to wander through the gardens solving clues (find hidden “ghosts” and earn a treat). The on-site mini-zoo hosts regular animal talks (meerkats, owls, wildcats, etc. at set times), and there’s even a costume/photo contest for the little ones.
- Dates: 28–31 Oct 2025, 10am–5:30pm (last admission 4pm)
- Where: Capel Manor Gardens, Enfield (same address as above).
- Tickets: Pre-book from £10 adult, £6 child (age 2–15). Under-2s free. Family tickets also available.
- Fun: A self-guided “spooky garden” trail for kids, plus mini-zoo animal encounters and a costume competition for extra Halloween thrills. Ideal for toddlers who prefer something less intense than an evening scare!
- How to Book: Visit www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk
Pumpkin Trail – Headstone Manor & Museum (Harrow)
Headstone Manor & Museum in Harrow holds a Pumpkin Trail on 25 Oct 2025 (10am–4pm). This free family activity sends children on a spooky treasure hunt around the museum grounds. Pick up a free trail sheet at the entrance, then find hidden pumpkins that spell out a mystery Halloween word. Kids who crack the code collect a special trick-or-treat reward! The event is completely free of charge – just drop in any time on that day and join the fun.
- When: 25 Oct 2025, 10:00–16:00
- Where: Headstone Manor Museum, Pinner View, Harrow HA2 6PX
- Cost: Free entry for the trail (no ticket needed)
- Activity: Family-friendly pumpkin hunt around the historic manor grounds – a great, easy Halloween game for curious little ones.
- How to Book: Visit www.headstonemanor.org
Tricks & Treats – SEA LIFE London Aquarium
SEA LIFE London Aquarium is hosting Tricks & Treats all half-term (25 Oct–2 Nov 2025). This is a daytime trail included with your standard aquarium visit – no extra ticket required. Kids collect an activity sheet in the “Conservation Cove” area and hunt through the tanks solving simple Halloween puzzles about marine animals. Along the way they learn fun facts about “scary-not-scary” sea creatures and earn some special Halloween treats for completing the challenges. All ages can enjoy it, and toddlers will love spotting the big aquarium residents while hunting clues.
- Dates: 25 Oct – 2 Nov 2025
- Where: SEA LIFE London Aquarium (County Hall, South Bank) – included with any regular admission.
- Price: Trails and treats are free with aquarium entry. (Tickets to the aquarium are separately priced.)
- Fun: Solve sea-themed puzzles around the tanks and get a fin-tastic treat at the end – perfect for curious little fish-enthusiasts.
- How to Book: Visit www.visitsealife.com/london
Meet the Monsters – London Museum of Water & Steam (Brentford)
The London Museum of Water & Steam in Brentford invites families to Meet the Monsters during half-term (25 Oct–2 Nov 2025). Steam engines and vintage pumps become friendly “monsters” to discover. Children can pick up a Monster Hunt map and explore the historic galleries, finding each hidden creature along the way. Completing the hunt earns a small prize, and everyone can join in Halloween-themed crafts. This runs every day of half-term (museum open 10am–4pm).
- When: 25 Oct – 2 Nov 2025 (daily 10am–4pm)
- Where: London Museum of Water & Steam, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, TW8 0EN (near Kew Bridge).
- Tickets: Standard museum admission (adult £11.50, child 5–16 yrs £4, under-5s free). No extra fee for the monster hunt.
- Activity: A “monster hunt” through the old engine houses (find all the puppets and hear their stories) and fun Halloween craft activities for little engineers.
- How to Book: Visit www.waterandsteam.org.uk
Each of these events is designed with young children in mind: think pumpkins, friendly ghosts, animal encounters and crafts rather than scares. So pack your costumes and rainboots, and set off on a happy Halloween adventure around London. These half-term happenings are a wonderful way to make memories – and maybe collect a few treats – as a family this spooky season!