Halloween round-up: events taking place across East Berkshire

Halloween is just around the corner and a series of spooky events are being held across the East Berkshire area.

Maidenhead

Saturday, October 25: A free autumnal Pumpkin Pavilion will pop up outside the One Maidenhead development in the town centre.

Hosted by Get Living, the harvest-inspired dome features golden foliage, baskets of gourds, pumpkins and twinkling fairy lights.

From noon to 4pm, guests can enter the dome and enjoy a free pumpkin-spiced latte or matcha, courtesy of Chai Cocoa.

There are 150 drinks up for grabs on a first come first served basis.

The Pumpkin Pavilion will transform into a seasonal urban pumpkin patch from 11am to 4pm on Sunday, October 26.

Elsewhere, youngsters can enjoy a spooktacular family night out at Braywick Leisure Centre’s Kids’ Halloween Party, hosted by Jonny Rocks.

The event will feature interactive games, music and Halloween fun for all ages.

Doors will open at 5pm, with the event taking place from 5.30pm to 7pm.

Purchase tickets at: www.tinyurl.com/372an45c 

Off The Tap pub will also be hosting a Halloween Music Festival from 1pm onwards.

The event will offer a spine-tingling day of live music from local bands and artists.

The free-to-enter event will feature spooky specials and a fancy dress competition, with prizes for the best dressed.

Thursday, October 30: Visitors to Maidenhead town centre can enjoy some free pumpkin carving with the Craft Coop.

The event will take place in the Nicholsons Centre from 11am to 2pm.

The pumpkins have been donated by Maidenhead Fruits.

The Foresters in Cox Green Lane is holding its annual Children’s Halloween Party, featuring party games, Halloween themed snacks, glitter tattoos and prizes. 

Over at Norden Farm, Rebecca Bennett will be leading a workshop, helping guests to create 3D pumpkins using needle felting from 11am to 4pm.

For more information, visit: www.tinyurl.com/bdhv8kry 

Wednesday, October 29 to Friday, October 31: Little ghouls and goblins are being invited to enjoy a Halloween-themed two-course supper at Stubbings.

Guests will be transported to a cosy corner for a 30-minute spooky storytelling show with Alex Shows.

For information, visit: www.tinyurl.com/47evkn6j 

Friday, October 31: Piccolo Land in Maidenhead town centre will be hosting its first Spooktacular Boo-gie Ball for youngsters.

The event will feature live music, creepy crafts, ghoulish games and fancy dress with prizes for the most ‘spook-tacular costumes’.

Tickets can be purchased at: www.tinyurl.com/mu7c6y3z 

Saturday, November 1: The Maiden’s Head in the High Street will host its Blink of an Eye Halloween Party night.

Marlow

Sunday, October 26 to Sunday, November 2: The Marlow Bottom Scarecrow Trail will be returning for its sixth year.

There will be creative scarecrows to see at different locations in the area.

For more information, visit: www.tinyurl.com/4n7w63fp 

Friday, October 31: The Old Brewery in Marlow is hosting a Halloween karaoke night from 9pm and there will be prizes up for grabs for the best dressed.

Cookhams

Friday, October 31: The White Oak in Cookham will be hosting a pumpkin carving session from 3pm to 5pm.

Everything needed will be provided by the pub.

To book a space, email info@thewhiteoak.pub 

The Jolly Farmer in Cookham Dean is hosting a Pumpkin Carving competition.

Pumpkins can be dropped off at the pub during the week, with judging set to take place at 6pm on Friday, October 31.

From 4pm, the pub will also offer 2-for-1 on kids’ meals.

Windsor

Friday, October 31: Charity Stand Out For Autism is hosting a Spooktacular Sensory Halloween Party from 1.30pm to 4.30pm at the New Windsor Community Association.

Each child’s ticket will include a private five-minute family sensory bus session, worth £5, live entertainment from Random & Rocks and mini disco bingo with prizes.

Youngsters will also be able to enter into a costume competition with spooky prizes, and will also receive an arts and crafts pack to take home.

There will be themed sensory tables to explore and a sweet bag and drink for each child.

To book tickets, visit: www.tinyurl.com/3wdtzsyh 

Saturday, November 1: Windsor & Eton Pride is teaming up with Two Flints Brewery and Indie Rabble Brewery Co. for a night of drag bingo, games and dancing for Halloween.

The 18 plus event at 25-27 The Arches in Windsor will take place from 6pm onwards and feature Jenga, beer pong and more, plus a DJ and costume contest.

Tickets can be purchased at www.tinyurl.com/5x7rdaur or on the door if available.