From a half-term fayre at a newly refurbished community centre to a family disco, a fancy dress night at the bowling alley and a film screening for teens, Thanet's community venues are getting into the spooky spirit this October. Here's our round-up of Halloween community events in Thanet for 2026.

Halloween Community Events 2026

🎃 Ramsgate Autumn Festival - 23rd October to 1st November 2026: Lantern making, raven trail, stories and lots morerun by Ramsgate Town Council. Main image.
🎃 Newington Community Halloween Fayre – Newington Community Centre, Ramsgate
Saturday 24th October, 11am to 1pm. Free. Join in the October half term fun at the newly refurbished community centre, with local traders, face painting and glitter tattoos.
🎃 Halloween at Bugsy's – Bugsy's Bowling, Cliftonville, Margate
Saturday 31st October, with a DJ from 6pm. Come in fancy dress for the chance to win freebies. Call 01843 228632 to book your spot.
🎃 Halloween Family Disco – The Centre, Birchington
Saturday 31st October, doors and bar open at 6pm. Adults free, children £4. Music from classic hits to current favourites, and fancy dress is optional but encouraged. Advance tickets are recommended.
🎃 Halloween Film Night – Pierremont Hall, Broadstairs
Saturday 31st October, 6pm to 8pm. A screening of the classic Hocus Pocus for 13 to 17 year olds. Free, but you'll need to reserve a space by emailing [email protected].

Good To Know
Check with each organiser before you go, as details can change. Our calendar shows the dates of the events in this round-up, and the 31st October times are provisional as some finish times haven't been published.

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Looking for more spooky fun? Explore our Halloween-Themed Family Fun in Kent guide, or our Halloween & Half Term Events in East Kent guide.

Picture Credit: © Visit Ramsgate- Ramsgate Autumn Festival.

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