All Saints' Eve Party

St Peter's Church is hosting an All Saints' Eve party on Friday 30 October, from 3.30 to 5.30pm. It's a family afternoon, so it's one you can bring the kids along to rather than a late one. The church hall will be filled with a disco, craft stations, a pumpkin trail and plenty of food and drink to keep everyone going.

There's a bit of a story behind the name, too. The party marks All Saints' Eve, also known as All Hallows' Eve, the feast day that the word 'Halloween' actually comes from. It's a nice way to look at the date before the usual spooky stuff takes over. The organisers are leaning into that festive side of things: children are invited to turn up dressed as a saint, a superhero, or in their favourite sparkly, neon or party outfit. The promise is no tricks, just lots of treats.

Between the disco, the crafts and the pumpkin trail, there's enough going on that kids can drift from one thing to another throughout the afternoon, and the food and drink means you can settle in for the full two hours. It's the kind of thing that works well if you've got a few little ones who'd rather be dancing and making things than sitting still.

Tickets are £5 per child and you'll need to book ahead. The organisers have also said they don't want cost to be a barrier, so if the price makes it difficult for your family to attend, they've asked you to get in touch. You'll find the party at St Peter's Church, St Peter's Street, St Albans, AL1 3HG, on Friday 30 October from 3.30 to 5.30pm.