Families are in for a treat – and maybe one or two tricks too – this October Half Term as Hamleys, the Finest Toy Shop in the World, is hosting a spectacular array of free spooky events in stores nationwide for Halloween.

Grab your broomstick and head in store to take advantage of the wide range of activities on offer, plus appearances from the world’s most popular reptilian monsters, Godzilla and Dino, who are sure to give children a delight of prehistoric proportion.

From Thursday 3rd October until Sunday 3rd November, families nationwide can enjoy everything from puppet shows, games and competitions to creepy crafting sessions.

Hamleys Regent Street, London

Take a spooky selfie inside the brand-new Giant Pumpkin for a limited time only, then join Ragdoll Witch, Werewolf Racer, Beetlejuice Bubbles, and more of the terror-ific friends for energetic entertainment and hair-raising fun.

The spookiest Opening Ceremony ever seen will be followed by the Pumpkin Festival Parade as children go in search of the Pumpkin Ghoul lurking around the store.

Keep your eyes peeled for the Hamleys Pumpkin Trickster, who will be up to mischief. Parents beware! The Tales of Trickster Puppet Show will fill children with ideas for the silliest pranks to pull at home.

Make a Pumpkin Mask and show off their creative costumes in the Little Monsters Costume Competition or design a Scarecrow or Pumpkin Activity Sheet at one of Hamleys travels stores. A Trick or Treat Treasure Hunt will take place in all Hamleys stores; find all the pumpkins in the patch and draw their faces on a special activity sheet to win prizes.

Hamleys Westfield, London

Show off your creepy costumes at The Masquerade Ball Dance Medley or join Werewolf, Vampire and Hamleys Ghoulish friends to cook up potions and indulge in spooktacular snacks at the Monster Tea Party. Alternatively, become a monster in training at Ghoul School.

The Hamleys Halloween Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

From 12th October – 31st October, get ready for the Halloween at Hamleys Bus Tour, an extraordinary adventure through London paired with a delightful Halloween-themed afternoon tea and on-board spooktacular entertainment from Hamleys very own Halloween guests. It’s the perfect treat for children and families this Autumn.

As you embark on this journey, you’ll enjoy a specially crafted Halloween Afternoon Tea menu by Brigit’s Bakery, featuring eerie pumpkin tarts, finger sandwiches, cupcakes, and freshly baked plain scones with jam and clotted cream. Onboard, Hamleys Halloween friends will add to the fun with Halloween-themed pranks and interactive amusement, ensuring a journey filled with laughter and spookiness. There will also be a small gift for every child onboard, plus you’ll take home your very own Halloween at Hamleys travel cup.

For further details about the activities taking place at Hamleys for Halloween and during the October Half Term, please visit www.hamleys.com or follow Hamleys on social media.