Your go-to guide for October half-term in Croydon

October half-term is creeping up fast, and Croydon is packed with more treats than tricks to keep the kids entertained.

They can get creative with Halloween-themed arts and crafts at Centrale & Whitgift, bounce into pumpkin parties at Flip Out, catch a creepy classic at Vue Cinema, and enjoy even more spook-tacular fun around town.

Scroll down… if you dare, for the full list of activities and all the details.

Centrale & Whitgift’s Spooktacular Trick-Or-Treat

Get ready for some frightful fun at Centrale & Whitgift! This free-to-attend event runs at Whitgift Square, from 27 to 31 October. Kids can decorate their very trick-or-treat bags before collecting fun treats from participating stores around the centre.

 

Pumpkin Party at Flip Out

Flip Out Croydon is packed with trampolines, laser quest, and a whole host of Halloween-themed activities (27-31 October) for the whole family to enjoy! Get creative with balloon modelling competitions and don’t forget your creepiest costumes – prizes await the spookiest looks!

 

Kids Play Free at PLAYBOX Croydon

Drop by PLAYBOX between 12pm and 5pm during October half-term and let the kids (aged 15 and under) play for free.

With one paying adult, up to two children can spend the afternoon enjoying shuffleboard, digital darts, or karaoke. A wickedly fun way for little ghouls and goblins to burn off some energy this Halloween!

 

Family Games at The Ludoquist

With over 700 games to choose from and a menu packed with tasty food and drink, The Ludoquist remains a top pick for all the family. This half term, the café is also running a series of kid-friendly game sessions, including DnD, Star Wars: Unlimited, and Disney Lorcana, with spaces starting from £10 per person. Let the games begin!

 

Spooky Favourites at Vue Croydon Grants

Grab your popcorn and settle in at Vue Croydon Grant’s, where a number of spooky favourites return to the big screen! From £6.99 per person, catch classics like Hotel Transylvania 2, Corpse Bride, and Hocus Pocus.

Looking for something new? Check out recent releases like Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie, Night of the Zoopocalypse, and Tron: Ares!

 

Saturday Fun at Waterstones Croydon

Let imaginations run wild every Saturday at Waterstones Croydon! Both free-to-attend, kids can drop in for Saturday Storytime from 10am, or get creative with Comic Club from 3pm, where they can craft their own stories and characters.

Don’t forget to bring your Checkout Croydon Card with you to claim 10% off all full-priced books.

 

Boogie Monsters’ Haunted Halloween Family Gig

Join Boogie Monsters at the BEATBOX bar inside BOXPARK Croydon on Friday 31st October for an interactive daytime live music gig. Expect top hits, rocked up action songs, and funky nursery rhymes, played by a team of brilliant musicians and brought to life with colourful props and fun dance moves!

This event is for children aged seven and under. Tickets are available for £9.92 per person.

 

Want to see what else is happening across Croydon town centre this October half-term? Check out more events: https://croydonbid.com/whats-on/

Spooktacular Trick or Treat at The Whitgift

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