🎃 10 Free Things to Do with Kids in London This October Half-Term

Somehow, October half-term crept up on us again!

We're still running tuition sessions as usual, but if you're short of other activities to entertain younger children, here are 10 brilliant free Halloween and half-term activities for children in London this October!

1. Nature Trail & Halloween Activities – Hyde Park Learning Centre

Step into the great outdoors for a free day of Halloween-themed exploration. Kids can try out “feely boxes” in the Witches’ Den, follow a nature trail with a spooky twist and meet real park rangers to learn about bats and nocturnal wildlife.

🕒 28–30 October, 11am–3:30pm

📍 The LookOut, Hyde Park

💡 Tip: Dress warmly and bring snacks — activities are mostly outdoors.

2. Lego Building Classes – The LEGO Store, Battersea Power Station

Budding builders will love the Halloween LEGO workshops running all half term. Children can create mini spooky builds to take home (while stocks last) and join in a pumpkin-themed hunt around the store.

🕒 26 October – 1 November

📍 LEGO Store, Battersea Power Station

💡 Tip: Go early in the day — these sessions can fill up fast.

3. Halloween Storytelling & Crafts – National Maritime Museum, Greenwich

Sail into the half term with free craft workshops and storytelling inspired by sea monsters and spooky myths from the deep. Expect mask-making, paper-craft creatures and tales of ghostly ships!

🕒 27–31 October, drop-in sessions

📍 National Maritime Museum, Greenwich

💡 Tip: Pair your visit with a wander around Greenwich Park for a great family day out.

4. Nature Roadshow – Regent’s Park

Get hands-on with nature at the Royal Parks’ Halloween-themed roadshow. Children can become “nature detectives” with trails, wild craft activities and specimen displays — all free and family friendly.

🕒 28 & 30 October, 11am–3pm

📍 Broad Walk, Regent’s Park

💡 Tip: Bring wellies and waterproofs just in case — this is a rain-or-shine event.

5. Halloween Parade & Theatre Show – Holland Park

Join the annual Halloween Parade in beautiful Holland Park, complete with costumes, music and a family-friendly outdoor theatre performance. Expect lively characters, interactive fun and plenty of photo ops.

🕒 31 October, parade starts at 2pm

📍 Holland Park, near the Ecology Centre

💡 Tip: Costumes encouraged — parents too!

6. Magic of the Moon – Museum of London Docklands

The Museum of London Docklands is hosting a week of free family activities themed around the magic of the moon and London’s night skies. Children can make illuminated paper cityscapes, join collaborative art projects and even dance at a silent disco.

🕒 27–31 October

📍 Museum of London Docklands, West India Quay

💡 Tip: Perfect for rainy days — and don’t miss the free Mudlarks play area for under-8s.

7. Spooky Face Painting – The Sidings, Waterloo

Bring your little ones to The Sidings for free Halloween face painting, crafts and live entertainment. It’s a fun, easy-access option right by Waterloo Station — ideal if you’re exploring central London.

🕒 26–27 October, 11am–4pm

📍 The Sidings, Waterloo

💡 Tip: No booking needed — just turn up and join the fun.

8. Halloween Crafts – Lewisham Shopping Centre

Lewisham’s free Halloween craft workshops are perfect for younger children. Drop in to decorate pumpkins, make paper bats and create spooky masks.

🕒 30–31 October, 10:30am–4:30pm

📍 Lewisham Shopping Centre

💡 Tip: Combine it with lunch or a bit of shopping — everything’s under one roof.

9. Day of the Dead & Halloween Activities – The British Museum

Celebrate the colourful Mexican Día de los Muertos traditions alongside Halloween fun at the British Museum. Free drop-in sessions include sugar-skull crafts, mask making and storytelling about ancient legends.

🕒 26–31 October

📍 The British Museum, Great Russell Street

💡 Tip: It gets busy — mornings tend to be quieter.

10. Story Explorers – The British Library

Let imagination take the lead at the British Library’s free “Story Explorers” sessions. Families can enjoy creative writing, drawing and storytelling activities inspired by classic tales — all with a Halloween twist.

🕒 Throughout half term, 11am–3pm

📍 The British Library, St Pancras

💡 Tip: Calm, creative and great for children who love stories.

Have a fantastic half-term, from all of us at Modern Tuition!