Halloween Kids Rave

The Halloween Kids Rave takes over The Royal Hotel Scarborough on Saturday 31 October, an afternoon of dancing and interactive chaos for children that runs from 13:30 to 15:00. It's set for the middle of the day, so it's one of those things you can get the kids to and then still have the whole evening ahead of you for the trick-or-treating that usually follows.

As the name suggests, the whole thing is built around dancing, with the interactive side of things keeping it from just being a DJ set. It's designed as a family affair, so you're expected to bring the kids along rather than just drop them off. The timing works well if you're planning a full Halloween: a couple of hours of noise and dancing in the afternoon, then home in time to get the costumes sorted and the sweets ready before the doorbells start going.

It's held at The Royal Hotel Scarborough on St Nicolas Street, YO11 2HE, right in the heart of town. Tickets are £5.00 each, and since it runs from 13:30 to 15:00, it's a short, sharp burst of energy that wraps up well before tea time.