October is packed with events for everyone at The Galleria, from university welcome perks to cultural markets, family entertainment, and immersive challenges!

UH Freshers Fair
Thursday, 1st October
Calling all University of Hertfordshire students! Visit The Galleria’s stall on campus to play Spin the Wheel and win instant prizes, discounts, and freebies.

Black History Month Cultural Pop-Up Market & Workshops
Saturday, 24th & Sunday, 25th October
Celebrate Black History Month with a vibrant weekend market featuring local Black-owned businesses, artisan gifts, and hands-on workshops for all ages.

Cutie Mark Face Painting
Thursday, 29th & Friday, 30th October (Pay per face)
Saturday, 31st October (FREE Halloween event)
Get transformed for Halloween! Enjoy paid sessions leading up to the weekend, followed by free face painting on Halloween.

Festival of Social Science: Co-operatives & Family Finances
Friday, 30th October
Join Dr Francesca Gagliardi (UH Business School) to explore practical ways to tackle the cost of living through three interactive sessions:
• Feeling the Squeeze? Learn how credit unions, housing co-ops, and mutual aid groups help families save money and build financial resilience.
• Crack the Co-op Code! A fun puzzle challenge where families piece together the building blocks of successful co-operatives.
• Co-operation Town Challenge An interactive simulation demonstrating how buying fresh produce collectively slashes weekly grocery bills.

Halloween Show: The Halloween Spooktacular Ghosts on the Loose!
Saturday, 31st October
Join the Magical Story Elves for an interactive family show packed with comedy, music, and magical mayhem! Help the Ghost Busters track down escaped creatures after a laboratory blackout threatens to ruin Halloween.

Aztec Escape Room
30th October – 1st November & 6th – 8th November
Gather your team to solve ancient puzzles and unlock secrets in our immersive Aztec-themed Escape Room. Ticketed event, ticket release details coming soon.