1. Watford Town Centre Trick or Treat week
Halloween will soon be upon us, and Watford Town Centre BID are delighted to announce the return of ‘Trick or Treat week’ activities to bring spine-chilling fun for all ages from 27 October – 31 October.
From 27 October – 31 October, you can TREAT the family to some half term Halloween fun with a trail around Watford Town Centre! Trick or TREAT trail – returning for its second year –will allow the little ones in the family to explore our town for inflatable pumpkins to win sweets and be in with the chance of winning a £100 Watford Gift Card!
The trail is completely FREE to attend, simply wander through Watford High Street and The Parade in search of the large inflatable pumpkins in shop windows. Say “Trick or Treat!” to a staff member in those shops to win a sweet treat.
Then on Friday 31 October, TRICK yourself into an enchanting evening of thrills, frights and fire. Watford Town Centre presents the spooktacular TRICK or Treat show on The Parade, by the pond, from 5:00pm – 6:00pm. Bring your friends and family along and be prepared for an evening of FREE street performances including Halloween-themed dances, an enthralling magic show and a phenomenal fire-breathing act.
This spectacular event is suitable for all ages; attendees are encouraged to rock up in their best Halloween costumes to be in with the chance of winning prizes!
Full details: Trick or Treat week 2025
2. Glow in One mini golf
Glow in One mini golf in their giant neon room offers the perfect Halloween vibe to enjoy this half term. From Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October, everybody has the chance to enjoy double the spooky fun with their buy 1 game, get 1 game free offer!
That means you can get 2 rounds of their dark/spooky themed mini golf for the price of one. Offer is available from 10:00am to 6:00pm each weekday during half term at their superb venue on 135 The Parade. Book your first round now on their website or by calling 01923 244 022 to avoid disappointment.
3. Las Iguanas: Dia de los meurtos theme
Mexico’s famous ‘Dia de los meurtos’ is becoming increasingly popular around the world, and there’s no better place to experience the theme than at Las Iguanas Watford.
They are serving Halloween-themed bottomless brunches, creepy cocktails and killer shots right up until Monday 17 November. And that’s not all, their bar and restaurant will be hosting a main event on Friday 31 October with costumes, prizes and a Haunted House theme throughout the day and night!
4. Harlequin Half Term crafts
From the 27th to the 31st of October, Harlequin Watford is hosting a series of FREE, family-friendly Halloween workshops where children can craft, create, and take home their very own eerie masterpieces. You don’t need to book, but queues are expected.
Their half-term craft activities includes spell book creations, mud pie monsters, a vampire transformation station, spooky tea light holders and trick or treat bag decorating.
Visit Charter Place, outside Puttshack, from 11am to 4pm daily to enjoy a different activity every day – no booking required!
Full details: October Half Term crafts
5. Halloween Market Lates
Organised by Watford Council, Watford Market will be serving up spooktacular tricks, treats and devilishly good street food on Friday 31 October. Market Lates returns for Halloween, promising a frightfully fun night from 6–10pm – it’s free to attend and you’ll be able to enjoy live music!