Young fun for the weekend

There's so much to do with the kids this weekend. How about scaring the living daylights out of them on a guided spooky walk or a free outing to the London Aquarium?

DEMONS IN THE DIARY Celebrate Halloween with a guided spooky walk around Kenwood House. The hour-long walks take you into the 18th-century dairy and other creepy corners where ghosts are said to hang out. Find out why dairymaids blamed evil spirits when the butter went rancid, and pushed red hot pokers into churns to keep witches away. Who needs trick or treating? Kenwood House, Hampstead Lane, NW3 (020-8348 1286). Fri 31 Oct, 2pm & 3.30pm, £3.50, child £1.50, concs £2.50, booking essential.

FIREPOWER It's non-stop action at the Royal Artillery Museum this week, with activities including rides on military vehicles, camouflage face-painting and paintball. When your troops get tired, head for the Gun Pit Cafe (you can hold birthday parties here). Call first to check what is happening on the day of your visit. Royal Artillery Museum, Royal Arsenal, SE18 (020-8855 7755). www.firepower.org.uk. Thur 30 Oct-Sun 2 Nov, £6.50, child £4.50, concs £5.50, special half-term offer: family of up to four £10, paintball £1.50 for 10 shots.

KIDS GO FREE If your shoal are confirmed fishy fanatics after seeing Finding Nemo, make the most of this special offer. Keep hold of your copy of this week's Metro Life* and take it along to the London Aquarium before Wed 31 Dec, and for every paying adult one child gets free entry. There are over 350 different species including some impressive sharks, cute clown fish, and the touchy-feely rays. London Aquarium, County Hall, SE1 (020-7967 8000). www.londonaquarium.co.uk. Until Sun 2 Nov 10am-7pm, then Mon-Sun 10am-6pm, £8.75, ages three-14 £5.25.

* To order a back issue of Metro Life please call 0207 938 6000