Events
Celebrate Halloween in the Royal Docks
Halloween falls on Saturday 31 October and there's a packed programme of spooky goings-on happening across the Royal Docks throughout the month.
From soft play sessions and creative workshops for children to themed parties, wellness experiences, live entertainment and club nights, there's something for all ages. Here are some of the highlights taking place this October.
Attendees dressed as fantasy characters at MCM Comic Con London
MCM Comic Con London
24-26 October | Excel London | From £29 for adults and £7 for children
Get into the Halloween spirit with a weekend of cosplay, pop culture and creativity at MCM Comic Con. Taking over Excel London, the event features colourful costumes, celebrity guests, gaming, comics, anime and plenty of opportunities to celebrate your favourite fandoms.
Halloween Half-Term Fun at Good Hotel
26 - 30 October | Good Hotel, Royal Victoria Dock | Various prices
Good Hotel is hosting a week of family-friendly Halloween fun. Get moving at the Monster Mash Zumba Dance Party on 26 October, get creative at the Little Picassos Spooktacular Art Workshop on 29 October, and learn new skills at the Frightful Face-Painting Workshop on 30 October.
Create a Spooky Skeleton Decoration
Tuesday 27 October | Custom Made, Custom House | Free
Children can make their own scary paper skeleton decoration using looped paper chains, markers and plenty of imagination at this fun Halloween workshop at Custom Made.
Monster Mash Fifties & Sixties Party
28 October | The Tereza Joanne, Royal Albert Dock | £49 per person
Step aboard The Tereza Joanne for a Halloween-themed edition of its popular Fifties & Sixties Party.
Enjoy a two-course lunch, live music from Pete George, and an afternoon of classic hits guaranteed to get you singing along and dancing. With a special Monster Mash theme, it's a fun and nostalgic way to celebrate Halloween on the water.
Halloween-themed ceramic pottery pieces at Bonbon Pottery, including a painted pumpkin lantern and seasonal designs ready to decorate
Halloween Fun at Macaroni Penguin
Friday 30 October | Macaroni Penguin, Royal Wharf | £10
Join Macaroni Penguin for a day of Halloween fun, with special activities included in every soft play session at no extra cost. Children can take part in a guided treasure hunt around the play area, receive a Halloween goodie bag and enjoy Halloween stencil face painting. Advance booking is recommended, as spaces are limited.
Create Haunted House Cards
Friday 30 October | Art in the Docks, Royal Albert Wharf | Free
Get creative this Halloween at Art in the Docks with a family-friendly drop-in workshop where children can make their own fold-out haunted house cards featuring spooky houses, crooked rooftops, ghosts, bats and more.
Halloween Club Nights at The Cause
30 October - 1 November | The Cause, Silvertown | Various prices
The Cause is going all out for Halloween with three days of club nights, immersive production and DJ-led events. Cirque Du Soul: Halloween kicks things off on Friday with a multi-room party experience featuring live performers and music spanning house, UK garage, disco, hip hop and drum & bass.
On Saturday, The Cause: Halloween Festival takes over the venue with a day-to-night programme of electronic music, DJs and live performances across multiple spaces. The weekend concludes with LOCUS x Modern Funktion Halloween, bringing a house and tech-house focused line-up to the Royal Docks.
Halloween Pottery Painting at Bonbon Pottery
Throughout October | Bonbon Pottery, Royal Wharf | Various prices
Get creative this Halloween at Bonbon Pottery in Royal Wharf. Choose from a range of Halloween-themed ceramic bisque pieces to paint, including seasonal designs perfect for decorating your home or gifting to others.
Looking for something more hands-on? Join a Shape & Shade workshop and hand-build your own Halloween pumpkin to take home.
Join WakeUp Docklands' Halloween Fancy Dress Party
Saturday 31 October | WakeUp Docklands & The Oiler Bar, Royal Victoria Dock | Free entry
Dress up in your best spooky costume and head to WakeUp Docklands for an afternoon of wakeboarding, fancy dress and Halloween-themed fun by the water. The celebrations continue into the evening at The Oiler Bar.
Entry is free, with wakeboarding sessions, food and drink available to purchase.
Interior of The Windjammer at Royal Wharf
Mythic Sauna: Halloween Special
Saturday 31 October | Sweheat Sauna, Royal Victoria Dock | £45
Experience an atmospheric sauna ritual at Sweheat Sauna, combining storytelling, scented steam, cold plunges and wild-foraged tea. Expect an atmospheric evening inspired by folklore and the changing seasons.
Halloween at Windjammer Royal Wharf
Saturday 31 October | The Windjammer, Royal Wharf | Free entry
Celebrate the scary season at The Windjammer pub featuring a live DJ from 7pm, a best costume competition with prizes, and plenty of festive atmosphere. Expect great music, creative costumes, classic cocktails and a welcoming community spirit throughout the evening.
Tate Institute Halloween Party
Saturday 31 October | Tate Institute, Silvertown | £3 adults, children free
Put on your best fancy dress and head to the Tate Institute for an evening of family-friendly Halloween fun. Expect classic party games, a live DJ, a costume competition with prizes and plenty of treats and refreshments on sale, with the bar open for adults throughout the evening.
Looking for more things to do?
From family-friendly activities and creative workshops to live music, watersports and cultural events, there's always something happening in the Royal Docks.
Visit the What's On section to discover even more events across the Royal Docks.
