Looking for some frightfully fun things to do with the kids this Halloween? We’ve got you covered! Here are four fang-tastic family-friendly activities to help you make the most of the spooky season…
1. Halloween Pumpkin Hunt
Enjoy a great family day out and let the little ones run off some steam at this fun Halloween-themed treasure trail on Wimbledon Common.
Other activities include:
- Reptile Events – 11 am to 3 pm
- Face painting – 12 to 3 pm
- Plus colouring competiton!
Where & When: Starts opposite the Windmill, Windmill Road, Wimbledon Common on Sunday 26th October from 11 am – 4 pm.
Cost: Pumpkin Hunt: £3 per entry. Booking not required.
More Details: https://www.wpcc.org.uk/things-to-do/events/profile/childrens-halloween-pumpkin-hunt
2. Halloween Pumpkin Carving Competition
Sharpen those carving skills and get creative this Halloween! From spooky to silly, carve your masterpiece and you might just walk away with a prize. Fun for all the ages!
Where & When: Rose & Crown, Friday 31st October, 12 – 6 pm.
More Details & Booking: Head to the Rose & Crown website for more details and to book your spot!
3. Planet Art’s Halloween Holiday Camp
Treat (don’t trick) your kids with five spine-tingling days of creepy Halloween-themed arts, crafts games, and spooky fun for children aged 4–9 at Planet Art’s biggest ever Halloween Camp!
New for 2025, Planet Art has added more spaces, extra staff and extended hours so even more families can join in the fun. Younger children (4–6) and older children (7–9) will each have their own tables, creating everything from creepy crafts to magical masterpieces. And to round off the week, on Friday the camp will host a special Halloween Cupcake Decorating event in partnership with My Little Cake – plus fancy dress, games, and lots of spooky surprises!
The camp fills up quickly so early booking recommended.
Where & When: The Garden Hall, St Mary’s Church Wimbledon, Monday 27th to Friday 31st October from 9.30 am to 3 pm daily.
Cost: £65 per day.
More Details & Booking: https://planet-artclub.com/
4. Halloween @ The Ivy Café Wimbledon
This Halloween The Ivy Café Wimbledon invites you to take a stroll down the Yellow Brick Road to enjoy an afternoon of family fun as it transforms into The Ivy Emerald City.
With goody bags for the kids to take home, and complimentary face painting and live entertainment from 3 – 5 pm, soak up the magical atmosphere as you dine on your favourite dishes. And be sure to try The Ivy’s limited edition wickedly delicious dessert, The Emerald City Apple (pictured), to make this a truly fang-tastic day to remember!
Where & When: The Ivy Café Wimbledon, Friday 31st October, 3 – 5 pm.
More Details & Booking: https://ivycollection.com/events-at-the-ivy/halloween/
