HALLOWEEN 2026

Halloween events for babies and toddlers in London

Nine Halloween outings actually worth leaving the house for

Halloween with a baby or toddler is a slightly different proposition. You want enough going on to justify the journey, ideally before the nap goes sideways, and preferably without spending £70 on a family ticket.

These are the 2026 London plans we would choose, with a South London bias: three easy local wins around Brixton and Brockwell Park, three bigger outings worth making plans for, and three calmer ways to do the dressing-up-and-carving bit without committing to a haunted maze. We have checked the details parents actually need — price, age, booking, buggies, changing, coffee and what happens if October behaves like October.

START LOCAL

Easy Halloween around Brixton

Three easy South London options when you want Halloween without turning it into a full-scale expedition.

Brockwell Park FREE

Halloween & Samhain Celebration

Brockwell Hall

Best for

A properly local, free Halloween plan with enough indoors to rescue the day if the weather turns.
Date & time
Sat 31 Oct · 10am–3pm
Price
Free
Age
All ages; strongest for toddlers and younger children
What it is
Crafts · Samhain zine · nature mandala · Trick-or-Tree trail · drumming
Booking
Drop in; free registration encouraged
Getting there
Herne Hill is the nearest rail station; Brixton is the nearest Tube. Buses serve the park from both.
Good to know
Buggy / pram
Step-free hall; park paths are buggy-friendly, with an uphill approach.
Toilets & changing
Accessible toilet and baby-changing facilities.
Food & coffee
The Glassmaker’s café within Brockwell Hall.
Indoor / outdoor
Indoor crafts plus an outdoor trail.
Wet-weather plan
The crafts save the day; the trail depends on conditions.

CRIBTON verdict

The strongest low-effort local option in the current edit. Worth making a plan for if you are in Lambeth; not something most families need to cross London for.
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Last checked: 19 Oct 2026
Brixton FREE

Halloween at Brixton Windmill

Brixton Windmill

Best for

A walkable Brixton plan when you want Halloween atmosphere without making it the whole day.
Date & time
Sun 25 Oct · 1pm–4pm
Price
Free; prepared pumpkin £3
Age
Family event; pumpkin carving is 7+ and stories are aimed at ages 5–11
What it is
Crafts · stories · pumpkin lantern carving · café
Booking
Drop in; carving is limited to 8 families at a time, and story places are assigned on the day
Getting there
Around 20 mins’ walk from Brixton Tube; buses 45, 59, 109, 118, 133, 159, 250 and 333 stop at Blenheim Gardens. No on-site parking.
Good to know
Buggy / pram
Step-free Windmill Centre; buggy-friendly.
Toilets & changing
Accessible toilet, baby changing and breastfeeding area.
Food & coffee
Café and shop
Indoor / outdoor
Indoor activities + gardens.
Other useful parent intel
Great playground next to the windmill — good for toddlers and older children.

CRIBTON verdict

Good local atmosphere and very little commitment. For toddlers, the win is crafts, café and the gardens rather than the advertised carving and stories.
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Last checked: 19 Oct 2026
Brockwell Park Drop In

Brockwell Park Miniature Railway Halloween Special

Brockwell Park Miniature Railway

Best for

The £1 add-on for train-obsessed toddlers, not a whole-day Halloween plan.
Date & time
Sat 31 Oct · 11am–3pm
Price
£1 return; under-2s free
Age
All ages
What it is
Miniature railway rides · Halloween theme
Booking
Drop in; weather permitting
Getting there
At the Herne Hill Gate end of Brockwell Park, around 2 mins’ walk from Herne Hill station.
Good to know
Food & coffee
Park cafés nearby.
Wet-weather plan
Trains may not run in bad weather.

CRIBTON verdict

Excellent local value. Add it to a Brockwell Park outing; only build the day around it once the weather confirms the trains are running.
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Last checked: 19 Oct 2026

Worth making plans for

These need more than trainers and optimism. Book properly, check the weather and make enough of the day to justify the journey.

Forest Hill SOLD OUT

Day of the Dead Family Festival

Horniman Museum and Gardens

Best for

The one worth travelling for if you want a proper cultural festival rather than another pumpkin-and-glitter craft table.
Date & time
Sat 31 Oct · 11am–4pm
Price
Adult £8 · child under 16 £6 · under-2s free, but still need a ticket
Age
All ages
What it is
Live performance · masks · storytelling · face painting · games · trail · market
Booking
SOLD OUT — no tickets currently available.
Getting there
About 10 mins’ walk from Forest Hill station; buses stop outside. No general visitor parking.
Good to know
Buggy / pram
Buggies are allowed; there is no dedicated buggy park.
Toilets & changing
Garden toilets and baby-changing facilities.
Food & coffee
Mexican food, café options and coffee.
Indoor / outdoor
Gardens; outdoor event.
Wet-weather plan
Runs in all weather; tickets are non-refundable.
Other useful parent intel
Limited seating and no dedicated quiet area.

CRIBTON verdict

A proper day-out choice and worth the journey for the programme. Less suitable if your child needs quiet, a guaranteed indoor reset or an easy escape from rain.
SOLD OUT
Last checked: 19 Oct 2026
Battersea DROP IN

Not So Spooky Halloween

Battersea Park Children’s Zoo

Best for

A gentle Halloween day for toddlers who like animals more than actors jumping out of bushes.
Date & time
24 Oct–1 Nov · zoo opening hours
Price
Adult £17.50 · child aged 2–15 £13.95 · under-2s free · family ticket £53.95
Age
Younger children; particularly good for toddlers
What it is
Zoo day · games · crafts · family storytime
Booking
No advance booking required
Getting there
Battersea Park and Queenstown Road stations are close, but neither is step-free. Buses stop at Chelsea Gate; pay-and-display parking at Chelsea Gate.
Good to know
Buggy / pram
Flat and step-free; no designated buggy parking.
Toilets & changing
Family changing and feeding room.
Food & coffee
Café and kiosk.
Indoor / outdoor
Mainly outdoors.

CRIBTON verdict

Strong toddler fit, but expensive once your child turns two. Make it a zoo day with Halloween extras — not a quick craft stop.
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Last checked: 19 Oct 2026
Battersea Park
London
SW11 4NJ
Epsom Book Ahead

Halloween at Hobbledown

Hobbledown Epsom

Best for

A full day when you want Halloween extras but need animals, play and an indoor fallback to justify the journey.
Date & time
26 Sep–1 Nov · timed admission
Price
General admission from £16.50; 12–24-month tickets are priced separately. £2.75 booking fee. Selected term-time Toddler Days start from £13.50 for one adult and one under-5.
Age
All ages; toddler areas and animal areas suit younger children, while much of the outdoor play is aimed at ages 2–13
What it is
Pumpkins · animals · adventure play · Halloween activities
Booking
Book ahead; price and availability vary by date
Getting there
Free on-site parking. From Epsom station, the E9 bus takes about 12 mins and runs roughly every 30 mins.
Good to know
Buggy / pram
Pushchairs welcome; larger wheels are better on the rustic paths. There is no buggy storage.
Toilets & changing
Baby-changing facilities.
Food & coffee
Hobnosh has kids’ meals and lunchboxes, with vegetarian, halal and gluten-free options. Outdoor picnics welcome.
Indoor / outdoor
Indoor play + outdoor attractions.
Other useful parent intel
The pumpkin area is included with admission, but pumpkins cost extra.

CRIBTON verdict

One to book if you want a proper day out. It is expensive, but the indoor fallback and wider attraction make the spend easier to defend than a pumpkin-only ticket.
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Last checked: 19 Oct 2026
Horton Lane
Horton
KT19 8PT

Crafts, carving and calmer chaos

For children who would rather make something, carve something or look at an alpaca than be chased by a fake ghost.

Dulwich BOOK AHEAD

Halloween Mask Making

Dulwich Picture Gallery

Best for

A calmer Halloween plan for children who would rather make something than be startled by it.
Date & time
Sat 31 Oct · 11am–3pm
Price
£6 per child · £1 Universal Credit ticket
Age
All ages
What it is
Day of the Dead-inspired mask making · materials included
Booking
Booking required
Getting there
About 10 mins’ walk from North or West Dulwich stations, but neither is step-free. The P4 stops outside; free street parking on Gallery Road and College Road.
Good to know
Buggy / pram
Step-free access and a pram park.
Toilets & changing
Baby-changing facilities.
Food & coffee
Café with a children’s menu, highchairs and bottle warming.
Indoor / outdoor
Indoor workshop.

CRIBTON verdict

A good local-ish culture stop and useful for children who dislike scares. The making session alone is not a reason to cross London.
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Last checked: 19 Oct 2026
Gallery Road, London SE21 7AD
Merton Abbey Book Ahead

Halloween Mask Decorating

Deen City Farm

Best for

A cheap booked activity for toddlers who want the farm as much as the Halloween craft.
Date & time
Sat 31 Oct · 10.30am, 11.30am or 12.30pm
Price
£4 per child plus £1 booking fee
Age
Over-2s; adult supervision required
What it is
Mask making · farm visit
Booking
Booking required
Getting there
About 10 mins’ walk from Phipps Bridge or Morden Road tram stops; 15–20 mins from Colliers Wood or South Wimbledon Tube. On-site parking is very limited, especially at weekends and in school holidays.
Good to know
Buggy / pram
Step-free through the main visitor areas; most of the farm is pushchair-friendly, with some uneven ground around fields and paddocks.
Toilets & changing
Toilets on site; baby-changing facilities.
Food & coffee
Brioche Farmhouse Café has a kids’ menu, breakfast/lunch, cakes and proper coffee; dairy-free options available.
Indoor / outdoor
Indoor craft + outdoor farm.

CRIBTON verdict

Good value if the farm is part of the outing. Not special enough to justify the journey for mask making alone.
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Last checked: 19 Oct 2026
39 Windsor Avenue
London
SW19 2RR
Morden Drop In

Pumpkin Carving

Morden Hall Park

Best for

Pumpkin carving without buying a field ticket or cleaning orange sludge off your own kitchen.
Date & time
Thu 29 Oct · 10am–3pm
Price
£5 per pumpkin
Age
3+
What it is
Pumpkin carving · tools supplied
Booking
Drop in
Getting there
Around 15 mins’ walk from Morden Tube; the 201 stops by the park. Limited on-site parking — first 1.5 hours free, then paid; free for National Trust members.
Good to know
Buggy / pram
Buggy-friendly paths around the park; the Stableyard is fully accessible.
Toilets & changing
Baby-changing facilities at the Stableyard, Snuff Mill and Potting Shed Café.
Food & coffee
Potting Shed Café has hot food, a children’s menu, highchairs and indoor/outdoor seating. Picnics welcome too.
Indoor / outdoor
Largely outdoors — dress for the weather. Pumpkin carving is in the accessible Stableyard.

CRIBTON verdict

Very good value for ages 3+ when you want the ritual without a full pumpkin-patch day. Skip it for a baby-only outing.
Check Details
Last checked: 19 Oct 2026
Morden Hall Rd
Morden
SM4 5JD

Before you go

Check age and ticket rules

“Family” doesn’t always mean toddler. Free under-2s may still need a ticket; the Horniman does.

Check the weather

Recheck outdoor events that morning and know the wet-weather fallback before booking.

Horniman is a cultural festival

It’s Day of the Dead, not generic Halloween. Keep the framing respectful.

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