{"title": "Spooky Storytelling with John Dougherty", "start": "2026-10-31T14:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Discover Children's Story Centre", "address": "High Street 383-387, E15 4QZ London", "price": "£3", "price_from": "3.00", "price_to": "3.00", "tickets_url": "https://discover.org.uk/select-your-tickets/2026-10-31/482601ALDLRRKDNDMRSPBDCLJQBPRHKDH?post_id=18147", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word/storytelling", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "Spooky Storytelling with John Dougherty is a spooky storytime event on Halloween at the Discover Children's Story Centre. Author and poet John Dougherty reads from his new picture book Something in the Darkness, accompanied by music and lots of interactive fun. The event asks what is out there in the dark, as strange whispers seem to follow your every step. It is for ages 4 and up and lasts 60 minutes.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/spooky-storytelling-with-john-dougherty-60430/", "official_url": "https://discover.org.uk/event/something-in-the-dark-with-john-dougherty/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/84dff37012e6d04c194ccbbf32c76bf7af50c4b3b2392bf82576f21943332160-2000.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-10-31T14:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Discover Children's Story Centre", "address": "High Street 383-387, E15 4QZ London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Spooky Storytelling and Creepy Creative Writing", "start": "2026-10-30T14:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T15:00:00Z", "place": "Parade's End Books", "address": "Richmond Road 406, KT2 5PU Kingston upon Thames", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://paradesendbooks.co.uk/product/ticket-for-childrens-spooky-storytelling-event", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word/storytelling", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "A free storytelling and creative writing event for children aged 8 and up, celebrating the launch of Beware This Book: Ten Terrifying Tales, an illustrated anthology of spine-chilling stories. Rebecca, a local children's author and school librarian, leads the session, in which participants write scary stories inspired by local folklore. Booking in advance is possible, but walk-ins on the day are also very welcome.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/spooky-storytelling-and-creepy-creative-writing-41809/", "official_url": "https://paradesendbooks.co.uk/event/spooky-storytelling-and-creepy-creative-writing/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/a8e2807c47f6a4fe4b8a78e42fa0d367ce0a4b7ab81f08e1230b461798387721-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Spooky Storytime with Anna Kemp", "start": "2026-10-31T11:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T11:40:00Z", "place": "Southlands Arts Centre", "address": "The Green 75, UB7 7PW West Drayton", "price": "£5", "price_from": "5.00", "price_to": "5.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/west-drayton/southlands-art-centre/spooky-storytime-with-anna-kemp/2026-10-31/11:00/t-glavmyz", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature/childrens-books", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "Spooky Storytime with Anna Kemp is a 40-minute Halloween session for families with gently spooky fun. It features the best-selling children's author Anna Kemp, known for Dogs don't do ballet and The Worst Princess, sharing her picture book Moggie McFlea: The Witch's Cat, a wickedly funny story about the baddest cat in history taken in by the nicest witch in town. The session includes storytelling, spell-making, Halloween crafts and the chance to get books dedicated and signed by the author. Adults go free.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/spooky-storytime-with-anna-kemp-38692/", "official_url": "https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/spooky-storytime-with-anna-kemp/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6465206b7c7fa20bcd3ceb4c91c7621002a984818ad407ececa194f0e0b9287c-600.webp"}, {"title": "Spooky Boo and the Moonlight Friends Sensory Theatre 0-3years", "start": "2026-10-31T10:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Pickled Pepper Books", "address": "Middle Lane 10, London", "price": "from €11,56", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.pickledpepperbooks.co.uk/collections/vendors?q=Pickled%20Pepper%20Books", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["occasion/halloween", "stage/theatre"], "description": "A gentle Halloween sensory theatre adventure for babies and toddlers aged 6 months to 3 years. Pickled Pepper Books presents the story of Boo, a little ghost afraid of the dark who hides away when the moon comes out, while her friend the friendly witch throws a party for all her magical friends. The 30–40 minute show is softly spooky and full of light, packed with puppets, bubbles, songs, scarves and sensory play, never too scary for little ones.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/spooky-boo-and-the-moonlight-friends-sensory-theatre-0-3year-41823/", "official_url": "https://www.pickledpepperbooks.co.uk/collections/events/products/spooky-boo-sensory-theatre-saturday-31st-october", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b5df2556916c734872428ee266ee8684b01e619e52c4e863ec198db027cd1ae9-1200.webp"}, {"title": "The Leaf Thief Storytime & Crafts", "start": "2026-11-02T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Pickled Pepper Books", "address": "Middle Lane 10, London", "price": "€6,69", "price_from": "5.50", "price_to": "5.50", "tickets_url": "https://www.pickledpepperbooks.co.uk/collections/vendors?q=Pickled%20Pepper%20Books", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature/childrens-books/storytime", "art/crafts"], "description": "The Leaf Thief Storytime & Crafts is a story-time and craft session for children aged 18 months to 7 years. Pickled Pepper Books runs it, and it centres on a seasonal, squirrel-focused story about a leaf thief on the loose. The session costs £5.50 per child, with £5 of that redeemable on a book on the day. 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It is made and performed by Peut-Être Theatre, whose shows merge vibrant physicality with live music, and it runs about 50 minutes. Every show includes creatively integrated audio description and touch tours, making it accessible for blind and visually impaired children. 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It takes place at the world's only remaining home of Benjamin Franklin, and dressing up in Georgian-inspired attire is encouraged but not required. Performers for the night include Alexandra Beaumont, Bessie Fallon, Catrin Lawrence, Cyn Grace Sylvie, Georgia Nicholson, Grace-Marie, Jay Rose Ana and Lara McClure.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/spooky-storytelling-34934/", "official_url": "https://benjaminfranklinhouse.org/event/spooky-storytelling/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/4b9b87247fe15222b8a09f29116f7607517df05fcff4b9fa241437356973154f-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Zoolab - Zoo on a Broom", "start": "2026-10-30T10:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T15:30:00Z", "place": "Hall Place and Gardens", "address": "Bourne Road, DA5 1PQ Bexley", "price": "£13.50", "price_from": "13.50", "price_to": "13.50", "tickets_url": "https://online1.venpos.net/ConsumerSite/ShowPage?LID=522&PID=699759e7-3d39-46db-ba32-c3a9166c64e1", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word/storytelling", "nature/animals", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "Zoolab – Zoo on a Broom is a Halloween storytelling session with real animals, aimed at family groups with children aged 3 to 7 years. It is delivered by ZooLab, whose Ranger tells a rhyming story adventure based on a well-known children's classic. The tale follows a friendly witch named Zog, who rides her broomstick through towns, forests and a bog and offers rides to animal hitchhikers, so her broom starts to resemble a zoo; the Ranger stops during the story to introduce children to the real versions of these animals, including live mini beasts. Each interactive session lasts 45 to 55 minutes and takes place in the Education Room in the Visitor Centre, with all children accompanied by an adult at all times.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/zoolab-zoo-on-a-broom-36358/", "official_url": "https://www.hallplace.org.uk/event/zoolab-zoo-on-a-broom/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/541507be17229ff7906b045846ca1ae0cbf34fb1a859b962b6ff0d198529d537-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Ms Carry’s Story Time for Children", "start": "2026-10-31T12:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T12:30:00Z", "place": "Forest Hill Library", "address": "Dartmouth Rd, London SE23 3HZ", "price": "Free (donations welcome)", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word/storytelling"], "description": "A monthly story time for children at the library, aimed at sparking a love of books and early literacy. Ms Carry brings a beautifully illustrated storybook to life, helping little ones develop listening and comprehension skills. After the story, children can get creative with a hands-on arts and crafts session using crayons, colourful paper, glue sticks, and pens. It is open to all ages, and cost is free with donations welcome.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/ms-carrys-story-time-for-children-60592/", "official_url": "https://calicolibraries.com/events/chinese-calligraphy-club-148/?occurrence=2026-10-31", "image": "https://noky.io/images/ca967969801f882928308f868e55818d80dcade0bd43f6607e4671457042e5eb-2000.webp"}, {"title": "TALES FROM THE SHADOWS", "start": "2026-10-30T19:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Lantern Arts Centre", "address": "Tolverne Road, London, SW20 8RA", "price": "£12", "price_from": "12.00", "price_to": "12.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.lanternarts.org/book-tickets", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/drama"], "description": "\"Tales from the Shadows\" is an evening of spooky Gothic stories performed at the Lantern Arts Centre's Studio Theatre. In a place with no name, a down-on-their-luck narrator strives to fathom the nature of horror, in adaptations of a fairy tale, the first detective story and an original chilling tale. The show marks the directorial debut of several members of the Lantern community, with pieces directed by Edward Hebbourn, Phoebe-rose Redman, Danny Welsh and Nadia Williams. Tickets cost £12, the recommended age is 12+, and the running time is approximately two hours including an interval.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/tales-from-the-shadows-60916/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/a9466f300445748ef8ab0962df3a7aee190dee685b949440d8fd67255a31f824-600.webp"}, {"title": "So This Is What Happened", "start": "2026-11-06T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Omnibus Clapham", "address": "Clapham Common North Side 1, SW4 0QW London", "price": "£13 Standard, £11 Concession", "price_from": "13.00", "price_to": "13.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word/storytelling"], "description": "SO, THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED is a popular storytelling night where six people tell a true story from their lives. The evening invites the audience to laugh, cry and celebrate stories from the lives of real people. The event runs for two hours and is recommended for ages 14 and over.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/so-this-is-what-happened-63690/", "official_url": "https://www.omnibus-clapham.org/whatson/so%2C-this-is-what-happened", "image": "https://noky.io/images/eebaa5bd4c4fed72baa8b63f6644c4533b1ea1ec0026449171b42738a0c12025-1200.webp"}]}