Halloween is on the horizon, with the annual fright-fest taking place this year on Monday October 31.

For those of you who love a scare, there are plenty of frightening events taking place around Hillingdon and Uxbridge (or just a short journey away!).

From parties to horror movie nights, there's something for everyone... And there's even some more gentle spooky goings-on that are suitable for children!

So put these events in your diary and get ready for the fright of your life this Halloween!

Pumpkin Painting at London Designer Outlet

Head to London Designer Outlet this Halloween for a fun day of pumpkin painting, as well as face painting and spooky characters.

Visitors will be immersed in a bone-chilling experience as ghosts and other scary spirits roam the paths of Wembley while children take part in fun Autumn crafts.

This free event takes place on Sunday October 30 from 12pm to 4pm.

London Designer Outlet, Wembley Park Boulevard, Wembley , HA9 0QL - 020 8912 5210

Spook-tacular Halloween events at intu Uxbridge

Halloween comes to intu in Uxbridge as the shopping centre holds free events throughout the half-term holidays.

Coming up are: Ghostly Crafting (Friday October 28), The Big Trick or Treat and Pumpkin Carving (Saturday October 29) and Celebrating Diwali with Arts and Crafts (Sunday October 30).

intu Shopping Centre, High Street, Uxbridge , UB8 1LA - 01895 819400

Halloween Colour Dash

Do something fun for a good cause this Halloween, as the new Colour Dash event aims to raise money for Michael Sobell Hospice .

The run will be from three to nine miles, and will see fundraisers sprayed with ghastly colour as they walk, jog or run through monstrous 'colour stations'! There will also be fancy dress and a pumpkin carving competition on the day.

This event will take place on Sunday October 30 from 11am. Registration costs £20 for adults and £10 for children.

Michael Sobell Centre, Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood , HA6 2RN - 020 8326 2367

Join in a fun run for charity this Halloween!

NCT Hillingdon Halloween Spooktacular

Join NCT Hillingdon in your best Halloween attire for a fun day of celebration.

The event includes food, face painting, soft play, a bouncy castle, games, arts and crafts, competitions and more!

This event takes place on Saturday October 29. Tickets in advance cost: £3 for over 8s (including adults), £2.50 children aged two to seven, free for under 2s. Tickets on the door cost £5 for over 8s (including adults), £4 children aged two to seven, free for under 2s

Brunel University, Sports Hall, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge , UB8 3PH - 01895 274000

Halloween train rides

Visit Harrow and Wembley Society of Model Engineers to give your children a spooky treat! There will be a special ghost and ghouls theme at the railway, so come and take a ride on the ghost train in your best fancy dress.

This event will take place on Sunday October 30, from 1pm to 4pm.

Harrow and Wembley Society of Model Engineers, Roxbourne Park, Field End Road, Eastcote , HA4 9PB

Haunted House Party ft: Crazy Cousinz

Head to Liquid in Uxbridge for adults-only fun at Haunted House Party event!

With music including house, EDM, R&B, Party, Pop, UK Funky and Club Classics, prepare for chills, frights and brilliant music all night long... With the infamous Crazy Cousinz joining.

This event takes place on Friday October 28 from 10pm. Tickets cost £10.

Liquid Uxbridge, 233 High Street, Uxbridge , UB8 1LD - 01895 255513

Get a good scare by visiting one of London's top 10 most haunted places this Halloween!

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