Make it a ghoulish night to remember!

by Afroditi K

Halloween is fast-approaching people, so you’d better make some plans now. You don’t want to stay indoors when the rest of London transforms into Draculas, vampires and ghosts and parties all night long except if indoors means a homemade Bloody Mary and a house party; that’s the only acceptable excuse!

For the rest of you, who don’t want to risk spilling tomato juice on your carpet, here is our pick of Halloween parties in town (this does not mean we encourage you to spill tomato juice on their carpets though) the only thing you need to do now is dress to impress so plan your outfit and don’t forget to carve a scary pumpkin (I am all about traditions here even if my flatmates are still wondering what the hell all those pumpkins are doing in the kitchen).

#1 No Scrubs Hip-Hop Halloween | Thursday 31st October | The Alibi

Calling out on all teenagers of the 90’s! This is your chance to revive that decade with R&B and hip hop tracks blast from the past. The Alibi is offering free masks and candy (while stocks last) and an opportunity to get your party Polaroid photo taken.

p.s Remember to bring your Masquerade Ball mask (optional) and ID (must)!

#2 Croydon Deadlift | Saturday 2nd November | The Edge

There is a prize for the best outfit so put some effort you guys! The Edge will be kindly serving free food during the night and they are offering some smart offers on drinks to make sure morale stays high and your bellies full! So if bass is your thing, make your way to Croydon.

#3 Halloween at Boxpark | Thursday 31st October | Boxpark

This is an evening with a range of activities for those of you who a think a party on its own is not enough! You will not be bored here with pumpkin-carving, apple-bobbing, complimentary beers from Desperados and dancing the evening away or even having your own Halloween face-painting for as little as Â£2.

#4 Halloween party | Saturday 26th October | The Ship

Hey you, south-of-the-river Londoners, this is for you! The Ship organise a spooky Halloween party with lots to do and themed cocktails on offer. And if you remember to bring along a cut-out pumpkin, then you are up for some competition later on!

#5 Halloween Horrors | Monday 28th October | The Phoenix Artists Club

Finally, to make sure your mood is in the right place for the rest of that week, how about some scary movie marathon? The Duke Mitchell Film Club offers exactly that. With a free entrance and some hair-rising films, this is your night!

And if you are a Tower Hamlets local, this might be the perfect opportunity for you to take up on this offer with £1 and visit the Tower of London what can be scarier than an original medieval prison?

Happy Halloween!

You may also want to have a look at the Top 10 Free Events in London in October 2013.

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