10+ eerie and exciting Halloween events to experience in Canberra
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Dive into the spirit of Halloween with over 10 thrilling events across Canberra, offering frightful fun, spooky entertainment, and delightful experiences for families, friends, and furry companions alike!
Spooktacular
This year Spooktacular is back, so bring all your friends and family to experience the National Zoo and Aquarium in a spooky light! With proceeds supporting wildlife conservation, this night promises spooky fun for a great cause.
Adults can enjoy the exclusive Bent’Spook’ Bar by BentSpoke Brewing Co. and every child will receive a special Trick-or-Treat bag filled with goodies. Don’t forget to dress up for a chance to win Best Dressed prizes, and keep an eye out for the animals getting in on the Halloween action!
Friday 25 October 5.30 pm – 8 pm | National Zoo and Aquarium 999 Lady Denman Drive, Yarralumla | More information here.
SPOOKFEAST
Get ready for a frightfully fun night at SPOOKFEAST, Canberra’s most thrilling Halloween event! Perfect for families, this spooky food festival promises devilish delights, eerie entertainment, and spine-tingling fun for all ages.
During October, SPOOKFEAST will transform the Canberra Greyhound Racing Club into a Halloween haven, complete with a Trick-or-Treat Lane, decorated stalls, and plenty of candy to collect. On stage, you’ll find a magical lineup of performances including a glow show, fire show, and mesmerising magic acts.
Food trucks and market stalls, including Neon Burgers, Yee Haw Chicken, The Cream Machine and Brisket Bulls are just some of the vendors that offer deliciously creepy treats. Plus, there are rides, performers, and games to add to the ghoulish fun!
Friday 25 until Sunday 27 October 5 pm – 10 pm | Canberra Greyhound Racing Club, 235 Narrabundah Lane, Symonston | More information here.
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
This one is for the whole family! The Canberra Outlet Centre is holding a thrilling quest filled with riddles and rewards, and you’re invited to join in on the fun.
Solve the spooky clues, gather your stamps and claim your spooktacular treat. Plus, there will be free Halloween face painting for a frightfully fun look! Costumes encouraged and spooky treats await for everyone!
Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October, 11 am – 3 pm | Canberra Outlet Centre, Fyshwick | More information here.
Halloween Fest
Patrick White Lawns are being transformed into a spooky spectacle for a night of thrills and fun at Canberra’s Halloween Fest! Get ready for the many activities this event has to offer, including, trick-or-treating, a horror magic show, a ghost parade, live performances, a reptile show, and more.
Kids can enjoy games, dancing, and a chance to win prizes in the Best Dressed contest. Don’t miss out on this fun family fest!
Saturday 26 October 4 pm – 10 pm | Patrick White Lawns Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes | More information here.
ACT Rescue and Foster Trivia Night 2024
Join ACT Rescue and Foster for a fun-filled evening of trivia, hosted by Trivia King Larry Appley, to raise funds for dogs in need. Dress up for the howl-oween theme and enjoy raffles, a silent auction, and games throughout the night.
Held at the Belconnen Labor Club, tickets are $25 per person or $200 for a table of 10, with all proceeds going towards supporting ACT’s dog rescue programs. Don’t forget to bring donations for the pups, such as toys, treats, and supplies!
Saturday 26 October 7 pm – 9.30 pm | Patrick White Lawns Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes | More information here.
Halloween Paws Party
For the most wholesome Halloween event head to Haig Park with your furry friends for some frightful fun. There will be market stalls, pet portraits, free treats, and a costume contest all for the dedicated dog duos of Canberra.
Whether you’re a doggie dad or a mutt-loving mama, everyone is welcome!
Sunday 27 October 11 am – 1 pm | Haig Park, Braddon | More information here.
Canberra Ghost Tour
Join Tim the Yowie Man for a rare and eerie exploration of the National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) headquarters, uncovering ghostly tales, strange happenings, and unsettling stories from its haunted past.
Hosted at the NFSA, this unique tour offers a behind-the-scenes look into one of Canberra’s most historic buildings, perfect for lovers of the paranormal and curious minds alike.
Wednesday 30 October 8 pm – 10.15 pm | National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, McCoy Circuit, Acton | More information here.
Canberra’s Biggest Halloween Party
Step into the darkness and immerse yourself in a night filled with ghosts, ghouls, and all things spooky at Canberra’s biggest Halloween party!
Hosted at Fiction Club, this event promises over 500 guests dressed in their Halloween best. Enjoy special treats at entry, free photo booths, and makeup artists, and dance to the beats of top DJs across two arenas.
Thursday 31 October, from 9 pm | Fiction Club, 50 Bunda Street, City | More information here<https://www.facebook.com/events/2486354118241414/>.
Haunted Horrors at Monster Kitchen & Bar
This is a spine-chilling event for all of the foodies out there.
Renowned Sydney event company Applause Now is taking over the Monster Kitchen with a thrilling three-course dinner crafted by Head Chef David Wykes on Halloween – where suspense, intrigue and food collide in a night of mystery.
Starting with canapes and drinks on arrival, for $149 per person you’ll enjoy a three-course set menu (with beverages), as you unravel and solve the two-hour-long Murder Mystery. It sounds like a total scream.
Thursday 31 October, 6 pm | 25 Edinburgh Avenue, City | Book here.
Spooktacular Halloween Trivia Night at The Durham Castle Arms
Head along to the The Durham Castle Arms this Halloween for their first ever Spooktacular Halloween Trivia night! You’ll be tested on everything from who sang Werewolves of London to who was the male lead in the film Ghost.
Prizes will include board games, vouchers for local businesses including Escape Room Canberra, Impact Comics and more. Dress up and grab yourself a special Halloween cocktail!
Thursday 31 October, 7.30 pm | Kingston Shops, 52-54 Jardine Street, Kingston | Book here.
Halloween Drag by Glamorama
Prepare for a dazzling and unforgettable night of glamour and fright at Cube Nightclub’s Halloween Drag event! This is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween if you’re looking for a fabulous night out.
Hosted at Cube Nightclub, doors open at 10 pm, with drink specials available until midnight. Come dressed to impress and get ready to scare the rest!
Friday 1 November 10 pm – 5 am | Cube Nightclub Canberra 33 Petrie Plaza, City | More information here.
Emo Halloween Night
Dive into a night of nostalgia and celebration at the biggest event on the emo party calendar! Promising an unforgettable Halloween experience filled with pop-punk vibes, live bands, and a dance floor that won’t quit, Transit Bar is the place to go on Friday 1 November.
Guests will enjoy an electrifying atmosphere alongside fellow fans of the emo scene. Dust off your black attire, throw on your favourite band tee, and get ready to party the night away!
Friday 1 November 8 pm – 3 am | Transit Bar, 143 London Circuit, City | More information here.
Nightmare on Northbourne
Join the Halloween festivities on Saturday 2 November, and experience an unforgettable night filled with thrills and chills! With $1,000 in prizes for both the best and worst dressed, there’s plenty of opportunity to show off those creative costumes.
Dance to the beats of DJ Insan3, enjoy themed cocktails and revel in the eerie ambiance. A general admission ticket provides entry before 10 pm, and pre-purchase includes a complimentary drink!
Saturday 2 November, from 8 pm | Reload Bar & Games, Sydney Building, 38 Northbourne Avenue, City | More information here.
Thriller Night
Join the spookiest Halloween party on Saturday, 2 November, featuring Halloween-themed drink specials and dancing until dawn.
Come dressed to kill for a chance to win big prizes! Doors open at 4 pm, with the DJ playing from 9 pm to 3 am. Don’t miss out on this wickedly good time!
Saturday 2 November from 4 pm | 88mph, 8/10 Hobart Place, City | More information here.
A Flirty Thirsty Halloween Party
Trick or treat? How about both! Join The Vaudevixens at The Vault at their annual Halloween event – A Flirty Thirsty Halloween Party.
Bringing a full blown costume party extravaganza (complete with a guest list busting at the seams and the promise of dancing, drinks and darkness) expect burlesque, drag, DJs, aerials and more! Join Charles and The Vixens with some special guests including Ru Paul’s Drag Race Down Under Season 4 contestant Karna Ford as well as a cast of incredible local talent. Bring your best costume, Halloween spirits, and prepare for a frightfully delightful night with the ghouls, gays, girls and theys.
Saturday 2 November, 8 pm – 2 pm | The Vault at Dairy Road Precinct, Fyshwick | Book here.
