Halloween for children in South Woodham Ferrers

Halloween can be a magical time for young children – a time to dress up and enter a land of fantasy when neighbours and complete strangers hand out sweets.

Only stop at a house that has a pumpkin

The children of the town love to go trick or treating on Halloween. The golden rule is to only knock at doors where a pumpkin is displayed. It is a happy time of running around in the dark and collecting as many freebies as time and parents allow.

Young children are usually escorted by a parent, sometimes they go around in a group with their friends. The idea of ‘trick or treat’ does not normally apply so that there are few complaints.

The generous residents of South Woodham

The residents of South Woodham are a generous bunch and many participate. People sometimes ask which streets are best for collecting and the real answer is most of them. Some parents will only allow their children to collect sweets from people they personally know.

What you need to go Trick or Treating in South Woodham

• A fancy dress outfit, preferably home-made.
• A bucket, bag or other container for the sweets.
• Good manners. A thank you is always appreciated.

Organised Halloween events for children in South Woodham

4:30-7:00pm

Kids party tickets on sale at Club Woodham - limited to 40! £4 per child, including party games, entry to fancy dress competition, food & a drink and a sweaty bag. In aid of the Holly Clacy Foundation.

For families with young children

7:00-11:00pm