Date Published 27 October 2026
The days are short, the air is crisp, the leaves have turned and the veil is thin. In other words – spooky season is here.
If you're a North Londoner ready to get in the spirit, you're in luck. Here is Taylor Gibbs' guide to local events on offer in the lead up to Halloween:
Family Friendly Fun
Hampstead Heath Kidzworld Pumpkin Patch: From 24th to 31st October, the Hampstead Heath Lower Fairground will be hosting a Halloween themed funfair with rides, games, food, pumpkin picking, marshmallow roasting and more. 10am to 6pm daily. Book in advance or pay in person.
Creepy Crafts at Kenwood: The 26th & 27th of October from 11am to 3pm, children are invited to Kenwood House to make some Halloween crafts in the Old Kitchen. £2 per family, tickets available in Kenwood's shops.
Crouch End Halloween Trail: On Wednesday 28th October from 12-4pm, children are invited on a treasure hunt where they'll follow clues, collect stamps from local businesses and earn a treat at the end. £3 per child with proceeds going towards The Toy Project.
Highgate Trick-or-Treat Trail: From 5-6:30pm on Friday 30th October, local businesses and homes will be offering candy and other treats to children aged 10 and under (children must be accompanied by an adult to participate). Pick up your trail map from the old bus stand at the corner of Highgate High Street and South Grove.
Halloween at Cherry Tree Woods Café: Saturday 31st October Cherry Tree Wood Café will be hosting kids' events starting with a Halloween drawing class and pumpkin painting from 10am at £5 per child. Then from 3 to 7pm they'll be hosting their annual kids' Halloween party with food, drinks and dancing.
Spooky Walks at Lauderdale House: 31st October, Lauderdale House hosts their annual Spooky Walks. Families take a guided tour through Lauderdale House and Waterlow Park, where a cast of live actors deliver thrills and chills (but no big scares).
Halloween Trick-or-Treat at Signature at Highgate: 31st October Signature at Highgate is hosting an early trick-or-treat event for children from 3:30pm. There will be sweet treats and activities for little ones.
Grown-up Ghoulishness
Halloweek at the Dukes of Highgate: The village's own honky tonk saloon is hosting spooky events each night of the week leading up to Halloween such as Tarot & Tequila and Creepy Karaoke. On the 31st they'll be throwing a horror movie themed party with special cocktails, shots and slushies, and a costume contest.
Highgate Vampires Halloween Party at the Boogaloo: 31st October Highgate's local pub-cum-radio station is throwing a party for those 18+ with live DJ sets, special mezcal cocktails and a prize for the best dressed ghoul.
