Halloween is nearly upon us and there are plenty of events in and around Richmond.

Carry on reading to find out Richmond Nub News' top picks of Halloween 2025 events.

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East Sheen's Spooktacular Halloween Trail

East Sheen's Halloween Trail returns this October (credit: Image supplied).

About: East Sheen's most anticipated and best loved community event is back and it's set to be more frightfully fun than ever!

Families, friends, and fancydress fans are invited to take part in the East Sheen Halloween Trail, a spinetingling celebration designed to bring the community together while supporting local businesses.

The adventure will begin at the Hare & Hounds Pub on Upper Richmond Road West, where participants can pick up their Halloween Trail Map.

From there, they will follow the spooky route around participating venues, collecting letters at each stop and filling their Halloween bags with treats along the way.

When: Saturday, 25 October 2025, from 10am - 12pm and 1pm - 3pm.

Where: Hare & Hounds, Upper Richmond Road West, SW14 8AH

Price: £6 per child (adults go free).

See website for tickets and more information.

Ghost Train - Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway

Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway presents Scream Up! Night of The 'Evils'! (credit: Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway).

About:  Dare to ride the Ghostly Steam Train as it creeps through the darkness! Join Hampton Kempton for a scary evening of witches, warlocks, and 'evils'.

Hampton Kempton said: "We need brave little souls to dress up as their favourite spooky characters to help protect the train from the evils that lurk in the shadows... and grown-ups, we need your help too! Costumes aren't just for kids!"

When: 1 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2025.

Where: Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway, Snakey Lane, Feltham, TW13 7ND.

Price: £4 for children, £7 for adults. Ticket includes free hot drink and cookies.

See website for tickets and more information.

Be Spooky Pop Up Pumpkin Patch

Visit BeRichmond's Halloween pumpkin patch this October (credit: Image supplied).

*This event is fully booked but BeRichmond has a waitlist (see link below) which if residents sign up means they will be contacted once a space opens up.

Limited walk-ins will be accepted on the day but a desired time slot is not guaranteed.

About: Choose and carve your very own pumpkin, turning it into a frightful masterpiece.

While you're there, our talented make-up artists will be on hand to transform you into a ghoulish ghost or a spooky skeleton with their face painting magic.

And don't forget to capture the fun with your hauntingly good selfies against our Halloween-themed backdrop!

When: Saturday, 25 October 2025 from 10am - 4pm.

Where: Whittaker Avenue, TW9 1EH.

Price: Free!

See website for more information.

Haunted House Comics

Draw something ghastly with Haunted House Comics (credit: Image supplied).

About: Quickdraw Comics Club say: "Welcome boys and ghouls to a workshop of haunted house drawing, comic-making and crafts. We'll doodle ghosts, pumpkins, creaky staircases, cobwebs and more until were ready to create fun haunted house comic strips!"

All materials are provided and children will only need to bring a snack and water bottle. Dressing up is welcome but not essential organisers say.

When: Monday, 27 October 2025, from 9am - 12pm.

Where: The Vineyard School, Friars Stile Rd, Richmond TW10 6NE.

Price: Visit link below.

See website for tickets and more information.

Adam Stower: Murray the Ghosthunter - Creative Event

Adam Stower is an award-winning author and illustrator of children's books (credit: Image supplied).

About: The Alligator's Mouth is delighted to welcome Alligator's Mouth Award winner 2020 back to the shop for a workshop and signing event featuring his cute, funny characters Murray and Bun in their latest adventure Murray the Ghosthunter. 

When: Monday, 27 October 2025, from 10:30am - 11:30am.

Where: The Alligator's Mouth, 2a Church Court, Richmond, TW9 1JL.

Price: £10 with £5 of the ticket redeemable against a book in the Murray and Bun series.

See website for tickets and more information.

Halloween Storytime with Author Fiona Barker

Local author Fiona Barker will make an appearence at The Alligator's Mouth this Halloween (credit: The Alligator's Mouth).

About: The event will take place during Half Term where Fiona will be reading from two new books, I Definitely Don't Like the Dark and The Big Monster Bake, perfect for little ones ages 3-5.

When: Friday, 31 October 2025.

Where: The Alligator's Mouth, 2a Church Court, Richmond, TW9 1JL.

Price: The £5 ticket price is redeemable against either book .

See website for tickets and more information.

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