the East of England family guide

Halloween events for kids 2026 in East of England

Festival days out, spooky trails and parties, at places like FunParx Basildon and National Trust - Wimpole Estate.

  • 14 events
  • 10 venues
  • Updated 30 September 2026

This weekend in the East of England

Saturday 3 October and Sunday 4 October · 1 event

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14 Halloween events in the East of England

14 family Halloween events across 10 venues in East of England, 1 of them free. They run from Thursday 1 October through to Halloween itself on Saturday 31 October, and 9 of them run on the night.

1 Oct – 1 Nov

Halloween in the House

Days out & festivals

  • National Trust - Wimpole Estate, Royston
  • Age not given
  • Indoor

24–31 Oct

Little Scare-lings 2026 at Dobbies Bury St Edmunds

Parties & discos

  • Dobbies Garden Centre Bury St Edmunds, Bury Saint Edmunds
  • Ages 3–10
  • Indoor

24–31 Oct

Little Scare-lings 2026 at Dobbies Peterborough

Parties & discos

  • Dobbies Garden Centre Peterborough, Peterborough
  • Ages 3–10
  • Indoor

24–31 Oct

Little Scare-lings 2026 at Dobbies Royston

Parties & discos

  • Dobbies Garden Centre Royston, Royston
  • Ages 3–10
  • Indoor

30 Oct · 10am

Spooky Pumpkin Plates

Crafts & workshops

  • IKEA Lakeside, Essex
  • Ages 3–14
  • Indoor
  • Free

Planning Halloween in the East of England

What Halloween events are there for toddlers in the East of England?

7 events in the East of England suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.

What free Halloween events are there for kids in the East of England?

1 event in the East of England is free to go to.

What Halloween events are on for kids in the East of England this weekend?

This weekend (Saturday 3 October and Sunday 4 October), 1 event is on in the East of England.

Where are the Halloween parties for kids in the East of England?

4 Halloween parties and discos are on for kids in the East of England.

Are there Halloween trails for kids in the East of England?

Yes — 4 Halloween trails and hunts are on in the East of England.

Where can kids do Halloween crafts in the East of England?

One Halloween craft session or workshop is on in the East of England, including pumpkin carving where it is offered.

What Halloween events are there for babies in the East of England?

1 event in the East of England welcomes babies under one.

What's on for kids on Halloween night in the East of England?

Halloween falls on Saturday 31 October this year, and 9 events in the East of England are on that day.

Are there indoor Halloween events for kids in the East of England?

13 events in the East of England are indoors — handy if the weather turns.

Are there evening Halloween events for families in the East of England?

3 events in the East of England run after dark.

Looking for a pumpkin patch near the East of England?

Every pick-your-own patch on this page, on its own, with opening dates, prices and what to bring.

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