East Barnet Halloween Events Guide
A rundown of local Halloween activities for families in and around East Barnet.
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Families in East Barnet have a range of Halloween activities to choose from this October, with events taking place across the borough. These include pumpkin trails, family fun days, and theatrical performances.
Palmers Green Pumpkin Trail
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The Green Lanes Business Association is hosting its annual pumpkin trail on Saturday 31st in Palmers Green. Families are invited to locate pumpkins displayed in shop windows throughout the town centre. The first prize for a completed entry form is a Nintendo Switch Lite console with Mario Kart. All participants will receive a gift. Completed forms should be submitted to Peter Michael Estates & Lettings at 58 Alderman’s Hill. Additionally, The Fox pub will hold a 'mini monster disco' from 4pm to 8pm on the same day.
Enfield Town Family Fun Day
Palace Gardens Shopping Centre in Enfield Town is holding a free family event on Wednesday 28th, running from 11am to 3pm. The event promises 'tricks, treats and plenty of spooky entertainment'. Bread and Butter Street Theatre will present a zombie disco with Halloween music. Activities include games, a fancy dress competition, and appearances by Halloween characters such as Belladonna the Witch and Artemis the giant fly. Children can also meet Esmerelda the Green Witch, who will be on stilts, and a Woodland Witch. The Fright Bike will offer a 'trick or treat' game. A free Halloween craft workshop will allow children to create spooky decorations to take home.
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Bulls Cross Haunted Gardens
Capel Manor Gardens in Bulls Cross is offering a week of Halloween attractions from Monday 26th to Saturday 31st, operating between 10am and 4pm daily. The 30-acre gardens will be transformed into haunted gardens, featuring an immersive horror maze and a pick-your-own pumpkin patch. The attractions include 'spooky surprises, creepy crafts, live entertainment, animals, dancing and more'. Children's pre-booked entry tickets are £16 and include a pumpkin and a bouncy castle token. Adult entry is £12. Bookings can be made via their website.
Dugdale Arts Centre Theatre Show
Dugdale Arts Centre in Enfield Town will show 'Trick & Treat Circus Live' on Saturday 31st, starting at 11am. This hour-long theatre performance is described as a "spooktacular" show suitable for young children, featuring family-friendly characters, magic, and Halloween-themed entertainment. Tickets cost £13.50 for children and £15.50 for adults, and can be purchased through their booking system.
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+What Halloween events are happening in East Barnet?
East Barnet residents can attend a pumpkin trail in Palmers Green on Saturday 31st, a family event at Palace Gardens Shopping Centre in Enfield Town on Wednesday 28th, haunted gardens at Capel Manor Gardens in Bulls Cross from October 26th to 31st, and a circus show at Dugdale Arts Centre in Enfield Town on Saturday 31st.
+Is the Palace Gardens Shopping Centre event free?
Yes, the family event at Palace Gardens Shopping Centre in Enfield Town on Wednesday 28th is free to enter. It runs from 11am to 3pm and includes entertainment, games, and a craft workshop.
+What are the opening times for Capel Manor Gardens' Halloween attractions?
Capel Manor Gardens in Bulls Cross will be open for its Halloween attractions, including haunted gardens and a pumpkin patch, between Monday 26th and Saturday 31st. The gardens will be accessible daily from 10am to 4pm during this period.
+How much does the 'Trick & Treat Circus Live' show cost?
Tickets for the 'Trick & Treat Circus Live' show at Dugdale Arts Centre on Saturday 31st are priced at £13.50 for children and £15.50 for adults. The performance is an hour long and suitable for young children.
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