Halloween Parties, Trick or Treat Trail & Half Term Happenings

A frightfully good week ahead.

Oct 26, 2026

Grab yourself a cuppa, this is a bumper edition to skim through this week.

We’ve got Halloween, we’ve got half term, and we’ve got so many events you’ll be mulling over what to go to next.

For the kids, there’s Halloween cookie decorating, author and book events, trash to treasure crafting, a free Halloween Boo Bash, a Hocus Pocus film night for teens, plus so much more.

And for the adults, you’re spoilt for choice between fancy dress parties, themed from emo nights to Day of the Dead. There’s also ghost story writing at the Old Curiosity Shop and Halloween storytelling for adults at The Best of Times Bookshop, depending on what you’re in the mood for.

However you spend it, I’m wishing you a spooktacular week ahead. Don’t miss out - Kim xx

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🎡 Dreamland Rides
Every Sat & Sun in Oct & 24 – 1 Nov, 10:30am - 5pm / Dreamland
October is the season to scare yourself silly on the Ghost Train, scream if you want to go faster on the Rock N Roller and treat yourself to tasty dishes from the food traders at The Food Court. You could even take in a spooky cartoon and Halloween themed film for free on the giant Scenic Screen! Plus ride wristbands are half price every day including half term. Quick grab the kids.
🎟️ From £12.49 for adults / Buy on the day

👻 Get the Word Out: Ghost Story Writing Workshop
Mon 26 Oct, 6.30pm - 8.30pm / Old Curiosity Shop
Get the Word Out is a monthly intimate community creative writing night held at the Old Curiosity Shop, and this month’s edition is of course a special Halloween-themed one. Go along for a ghost story writing session tonight. Adults and older kids welcome.
🎟️ Free

💀 Thanet Book Club With Author Felicity Epps
Mon 26 Oct, 7.30pm / Forno Lounge
Another aptly themed book night for this week. This month the book club pick is A Deadly Scandal, the new release by local author Felicity Epps. Bring along your physical copies, Felicity will be there to do a little Q&A and sign your books for you.
🎟️ Free / More info

🧛🏻‍♀️ Halloween Storytelling... For Adults!
Fri 30 Oct, 7pm - 9pm (Doors at 6.30pm) / Best Of Times Bookshop
Why should the kids have all the fun? Join Best of Times for an evening of dark tales, horror and the supernatural. Read a classic tale, or bring one of your own, or simply come to listen. Open mic slots are available for 8 readers.
🎟️ Free, but book a spot as space is limited / Book here

🚂 Model Railway Exhibition
Sat 31 Oct + Sun 1 Nov, 10am - 4pm (last entry 3.30pm) / Crampton Tower Museum
It’s not all about Halloween this week. Various model railway layouts and stalls will be in place all weekend at Crampton Tower Museum. For modelling enthusiasts and collectors, including stalls selling modelling accessories and model trains.
🎟️ £5 for Adults, £3 for children, £13 for a family ticket / More info

🍖 Mid Week Roast by the Coast
Every Wed / The Jetty
Who says roasts are just for Sundays? The Jetty has re-introduced their mid-week roasts, so if you fancy one on a Wednesday, you know where to head. Choose from classic favourites or a vegan nut roast, all with that special sea view.
🎟️ £14.95 / Book here

🇮🇹 Posillipo Weekday Deal
Mon - Fri, 12pm - 5pm / Posillipo
As if you ever need a reason to visit Posillipo, they’ve now introduced some special mid-week deals for Winter. Mon to Fri from 12pm - 5pm you can get 25% off food. They’re also offering 15% off takeaway collection orders too. Yummy food for less!
Book here

🍄‍🟫 Vegan Charity Mushroom Welly
Sun 1 Nov, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm + 6pm sittings / Aster
On the last Sun of every month vegan restaurant Aster hosts a charity mushroom wellington roast, raising money for a different charity each time. And they look de-licious. This month the chosen charity is RSPCA Thanet. Or book ahead for the next one on Sun 29 Nov, which will mark Aster’s one year anniversary.
🎟️ 3 courses £35pp / Book here

🎱 Bingo Night
Tue 27 Oct, 6.30pm / The Lanthorne
Get ready for a full house of fun, it’s time for The Lanthorne’s monthly bingo night. Cash prizes are up for grabs, and if you fancy a sharing platter, they’re available for £5 per table on the night.
🎟️ £5 per book / Call 01843 861952 or DM to book

🎃 Halloween Party at The Dolphin
Fri 30 + Sat 31 Oct / The Dolphin
Grab your Halloween costume. On Fri As Is Now will be playing from 8pm, while on Sat it will be Breed, followed by DJs Maxwell House & Natty Kwik until 2:30am, the latest finish in town. Fancy dress encouraged, with a £50 tab up for grabs each night.
🎟️ Free entry until 11pm / More info

🧟‍♂️ Halloween Parties @ Reign
Fri 30 + Sat 31 Oct / Reign Bar
It’s all about the Halloween parties this weekend. Reign are also hosting a ghoulish night on both Fri + Sat, complete with special cocktails and fancy dress both nights. On Fri INDI-3 will be playing, and on Sat it will be Jay Deeh.
🎟️ Free / More info

🎸 The Alter Eagles
Sat 31 Oct. Doors from 7pm, Music from 8pm / Pavilion
An Eagles tribute band who perform the whole repertoire of the band’s tracks, from tasteful country rock to their more hard rocking numbers. So if that floats your boat and you want a break from Halloween, head on down.
🎟️ £20 + BF / Book here

♱ Halloween Emo Night
Sat 31 Oct, from 7pm / Riparo Lounge
Calling all emos for a Halloween bash with a difference. Enjoy a trip down memory lane, from My Chemical Romance, Paramore, AFI, Neck Deep, Blink-182, Panic! At the Disco and more. There’s also a prize for best dressed, a treasure hunt to win drinks, 2 cocktails for £12, themed cocktails, temporary tattoos and a photo booth.
🎟️ Free / More info

☠ Day of the Dead Halloween Fancy Dress Party
Sat 31 Oct, 8pm - 1am / Legends Live Lounge
Enjoy food from Mexi-Go and live entertainment at the same time. There’s a £50 bar tab for the best dressed, and your ticket includes your first drink and a Mexi-Go buffet. Rock up after 10pm in fancy dress and it’s free entry too.
🎟️ £10, includes first drink & food. Free after 10pm for those in fancy dress / More info

🕸️๋ Half Term Book Clubs & Author Events
Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop
As ever, there’s numerous great book clubs & author events taking place at Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop this half term. A few have sold out already, but be quick to book up some of the rest! You can see all the events here. Dark Tales & Strange Creatures with Kate Willis-Crowley still has a couple of spots this Sat, for example.
🎟️ Most events £5 per child

🐈‍⬛ Yuna’s Young Friends Halloween Special
Tue 27 Oct, 9.30am / Old Curiosity Shop
Head to the Old Curiosity Shop for Yuna’s Young Friends singing and storytime session for under 7s, this time in a Halloween-themed special. The cafe also has a kids’ play corner & plenty of treats for little ones if you want a drink or snack after.
🎟️ Free

🧚🏽 We Are Fairies Storytime With Author John Condon & Fairy Door Craft Session
Tue 27 Oct, 10am / Kinder Collective
This week Kinder Collective’s got a very special storytime and craft session with local Broadstairs children’s author John Condon, celebrating his brilliant new book, We Are Fairies. Enjoy a lively reading followed by a crafty fairy door workshop to take the magic home. Wings, wands and fancy dress encouraged!
🎟️ Free, but space is limited so make sure you sign up / Book here

🪸 Great Eggcase & Scavenger Hunt
Wed 28 Oct, 9am - 10.30am / Viking Bay
Wrap up, whatever the weather and try the Thanet Coast Project coastal scavenger hunt challenge, solve the clues and tackle marine beach art. Wear suitable footwear and clothing for the beach at this time of year. Great for those with children aged 4-11.
🎟️ £2.50 suggested donation / More info

🍪 Lego Days and Halloween Cookie Decorating
Thu 29 + Fri 30 Oct / Old Curiosity Shop
If you’re looking for something to do out of the rain this half term, you can also head to the Old Curiosity Shop on Thu and Fri for their Lego days. Plus, from 3pm-4pm on both days there’s Halloween cookie decorating, which will need booking.
🎟️ Free

🕷 Trash to Treasure: Halloween Wings & Masks
Fri 30 Oct, 11am - 1.30pm / Pierremont Hall
Decorate your own bat or butterfly wings and spooky masks at this free crafting session using recycled items, perfectly timed for just before the Trick or Treat trail around town. So you can show off your creations to everyone after.
🎟️ Free, first-come, first-served / More info

🦇 Broadstairs Trick or Treat Trail
Fri 30 Oct, 2pm - 4pm / All Around Town
I’m a huge fan of this annual Broadstairs tradition. You’ll need to get your £2.50 wristband from Kinder Collective this year. Dress your kids up, bump into friends and explore all of the businesses dotted around town who’ll be giving out plenty of treats.
🎟️ £2.50 wristband from Kinder Collective

🛹 TRICK 4 TREAT
Fr 30 Oct, 7pm - 10pm / Revolution Skatepark
Get rad and spooky! Celebrate Halloween with Revolution Skatepark. Get your favourite fancy dress out, all wheels welcome. There will be prizes from the likes of Spitfire, Krooked, Orbs, Blunt, Real, Modus & Enuff.
🎟️ £12

👻 Boo Bash
Sat 31 Oct, 12pm - 2pm or 3pm - 5pm / Pierremont Hall
Get ready for a ghoulishly good time as the official Halloween Boo Bash returns to Pierremont Hall to entertain kids from 3 to 12 years. They’ve expanded the fun to host two sessions this year, so even more little monsters can join the party.
🎟️ Free, but space is limited so guest list required. Email events@broadstairs.gov.uk

🔮 Free Hocus Pocus Film Night For Teens (Ages 13–17)
Fri 31 Oct, 6pm - 8pm / Pierremont Hall
One for the teens. As darkness falls, and the Boo Bash is cleared away, it’s time for the older kids to take over the hall. This year, they’re hosting an exclusive Halloween Film Night screening the ultimate spooky cinema classic, Hocus Pocus.
🎟️ Free, but space is limited so guest list required. Email events@broadstairs.gov.uk

🖌️ Brushes & Brunch Watercolour Class
Wed 28 Oct, 10.30am - 12.30pm / Riparo Lounge
Arty Party Breaks are hosting a brand new watercolour class at Riparo Lounge starting this Wed, then every Wed through November. The ticket includes an item from Riparo’s brunch menu & one drink.
🎟️ £35pp / Book here

𖦹 Christmas Decoration with Nerikomi and Marbling Workshop
Fri 30 Oct, 4pm - 6pm, or Sun 1 Nov, 10am - 12pm / PIK Ceramics
Make a selection of festive decorations and your own xmas presents while learning one of ceramics' most satisfying techniques - Nerikomi and Marbling, where colour and pattern are built directly into the clay itself.
🎟️ £45 / Book here

🍐 Still Sunday: Still Life Class
Sun 1 Nov, 2pm - 4pm / Emma O Studio
The perfect anecdote to the end of half term in a tranquil, calm and relaxing environment. You will watch a couple of projected videos about artist Leonora Carrington, then get stuck into still life drawing activities. No experience necessary, all materials included. It’s Emma’s final still life of the year, so once it’s gone it’s gone!
🎟️ £25 / Book here

🏓 REWD Padel Beats
Sun 1 Nov, 8am - 10am or 10am - 12pm / REWD Padel
Start your Sunday with two hours of fast-paced Americano-style padel. Rotate partners and opponents every round, meet new people and keep the rallies coming. DJs Joe Corbani and Craig Gardner will be providing the soundtrack, with wellness shots and £2 flat whites also on offer.
🎟️ £20 to play. Origin members £16 / More info

Finally, 5 Things To Know…

Looking for even more Halloween things to do? Local author Zoe Antoniades has got a Halloween storytime on YouTube. Read along to her Halloween Cally & Jimmy story for a treat of a tale with a few tricky situations here.
Westwood Cross is also hosting pumpkin carving sessions on Tuesday for just £5, which you can book here.
Sad news for Broadstairs as Foliage has announced it’s closing down. They’ll be open for the next few weeks, so head down while you still can. Fancy owning it? It’s for sale! More info here.
This looks great: Giant have teamed up with pet shop Scruff and Co for a Paws and Pours event, taking place on 14 Nov. Bringing you an entire day of puppy shopping while sipping, PLUS you can get a festive doggy headshot for your Christmas cards. Find out more and pop it in your pooches diaries.
There’s also a poppy community event at The Pavilion this Sun 1 Nov. Expect live entertainment, Morris Dancers and more from 12pm - 4pm. More info.

📌 The Noticeboard: Find out about regular events and services!

Looking for regular events? Want to know about services? The Noticeboard features regular community events and promotes everything from dog walkers to music lessons across Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs. Discover what’s happening in the area and support your local community.