Halloween doesn't have to be cancelled because of coronavirus.
With spooky season looming, many may be at a loss as to how to keep your kids entertained, so here’s a round up of the best Covid-secure activities to do in Hillingdon this halloween.
Monstrous model building
Hillingdon Libraries are running a zoom LEGO session this half term for 6 -11 year olds to build spooky Halloween models.
All you need is your lego bricks and imagination for this virtual activity.
Where? Your living room
When? 28th October 10.00-11.00
Visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/libaries to book
Witches and wizards day
Iver Environment Centre are running a magic themed activity day for 7-11 year olds. Expect a day packed with potion brewing, wand making, spell casting and pumpkin carving. Pointy hats and clocks are advised but not mandatory.
Where? Iver Environmental Centre
When? 27th, 28th and 29th October, 10.00-4.00
Check out the event's website to book
Courageous conservationists art workshop
For those in search of a more high-brow activity to do next week, the Linnean Society together with Hillingdon Library are running an online workshop for 9-14 year olds.
The workshop is aimed at older children, here participants will create their own acrylic photo transfer portrait using special materials provided by the Linnean Society. Upon booking participants will need to collect a pack of materials from the library before the session.
As well as creating their own prints students will also learn about conservationists from all over the world who seek to protect animals and the environment.
Where? Your kitchen table
When? 28th October 10.30-12.30
Email summerreadingchallenge@hillingdon.gov.uk with your child’s name, age and library card number to book
Scariest look fancy dress event
Uxbridge College are calling for students to submit their scariest look this half term. Students are encouraged to dress up and submit their look via Uxbridge College’s Google Classroom.
Where? Your fancy dress box
When? The deadline for submissions is Friday the 13th November (spooky)
Submissions should be made via Uxbridge College’s Google Classroom, the code to join is 6q65joz
Spooktacular half-term clubs
Harrow Mencap are running spooktacular activities this half term for children aged 5-18 living in Hillingdon. These activities are available to children with a disability and or additional needs who require support to access social, play and leisure opportunities.
Where? Hillingdon
When? 26th-30th October, 10.30-3.30
To book phone 02039480544 or email cyp@harrowmencap.org.uk
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