Light Party

St Albans Cathedral is hosting its Light Party on Friday 30 October, a free Halloween costume party for families. It runs from 5.30pm to 6.30pm in the Lady Chapel, so it's a short one that fits into the early evening rather than taking up the whole night.

Kids are encouraged to turn up in costume, and the hour is built around three distinct parts. First, there's a craft to make in the Lady Chapel. From there, you follow an outdoor trail around the Cathedral to collect stickers and sweets. The whole thing wraps up with a short, 15-minute family-friendly service celebrating light and hope. It's not a drop-off event, so you'll stay with your children throughout.

The Cathedral itself is a historic abbey church at the heart of the city, and while it's a place of worship, it also hosts concerts, talks, exhibitions, tours and major cultural events alongside its religious life. This is one of those community-facing evenings that brings families into the building for something a bit different from the usual services.

It's free to attend, though advance sign-up is requested so the Cathedral can get an idea of how many children will be there. Donations towards children's and youth activities are welcome on the day. The party takes place in the Lady Chapel, St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY, on Friday 30 October from 5.30pm to 6.30pm.