From fright night films to family themed affairs, here is a guide to some of the best in the borough for festivities this weekend
As Halloween approaches this weekend, the Courier has rounded up some of the events happening across Kingston.
For film lovers, the Kingston Museum at Wheatfield Way is screening three horror movies to watch on 29 October.
Hocus Pocus (3:30pm): Three witch sisters are brought to life on Halloween night and set out to steal the souls of children in this classic family movie. The museum is running a competition for the best dressed with free Halloween goody bags for children.
Shaun of the Dead (7pm): A zombie outbreak turns the boring life of the main character Shaun upside down in this British comedy classic.
Scream (9:30pm): The much loved horror movie franchise that will give you goosebumps.
Circuit nightclub on Clarence Street plays host to Halloween themed parties 30 and 31 October at 22:30pm.
Save the World Club, a Kingston based eco-charity, holds their Halloween grotto party from 5:00pm until 8:30pm on 31 October. The free event will feature sweets, entertainment and refreshments with all funds going to charities in Nepal.
For rock music fans, a hellish Halloween party awaits at Bacchus Late Bar on October 31, running from 10pm – to 3am.
On 31 October, starting at 7:00pm , the Fighting Cocks pub will host a concert featuring dark metal bands: Imperium UK, Swearwolves, and Vulcan. Come dressed in your most striking costumes.
On the same night riverside, The Bishop pub invites guests to an evening of horror. Expect chilling decor, eerie scenery, face painting, dark-themed cocktails, and a variety of Halloween surprises and treats. The event begins at 4:00pm.
Kelly Crane, the manager of The Bricklayers Arms pub, said it is holding two parties, one on 30 October with a DJ and fancy dress, and a second mic-themed party on Halloween night itself.
Crane said: “Everyone will be dressed up and there will be competitions for the best dressed. I always welcome trick-or-treaters as well. We always have a big bucket of sweets ready for children every year.”
