Best Halloween events in Brisbane to attend in 2024
The sunny state of Queensland might not come first to mind when you think of the spooky season, but Brisbane's still got plenty of Halloween events the family can enjoy.
As if the year hasn’t sped past fast enough, it’s suddenly October and it’s time to unleash your inner spook (we all have it – don’t be shy).
This article is for both the spine-tingling thrills fanatics and those just in it for the candy (we see you, sweet tooth!) – Brisbane has a wicked lineup of events you’ll be all over!
Halloween Events in Brisbane for Kids
Victoria Park Spooky Putt Putt
Spooky Putt Putt is back from the dead! Gather your nerves and your crew for a round on our haunted 18-hole putt-putt course.
Spooky Putt Putt features creatively designed holes adorned with eerie decorations, ghostly figures, and twinkly Halloween lights for killer ambience.
Location: Victoria Park Golf Shop, 309 Herston Road, Herston Queensland 4006
Date/Time: Friday 13 September to Sunday 3 November 2024
Price: Adult: $23 / Parent/Guardian (playing with child aged 17 years and under): $19 / Child Aged 4 – 17 (under 4 is free with a paying adult): $17 / Concession (with a valid Seniors Card, Pension Card or Uni Student ID): $20
Trick or Treat Little Stanley Street
Little Stanley Street will be reimagined as a Halloween festival with Halloween-themed styling, a ‘Trick or Treating’ Trail, kids craft workshops, a ghost train, and heaps of programmed performances to keep everyone entertained. (Including a spooky cinema and roving performances that are sure to deliver a delightful fright).
Location: Little Stanley Street
Date/Time: Fri, 25 October 5:00PM + Sat, 26 October
Price: Free entry!
Halloween Witches Market
Markets are the perfect kid-friendly activity for any festive season – yes, even Halloween. The Halloween Witches Market has everything you need, from the slightly more peculiar finds to goodies your kids will totally fawn over (and refuse to leave without).
One of the event’s highlights is the Best Dressed competition and parade, set for 5 pm. This is your chance to showcase your extraordinary costumes as wicked witches, zombies, ghostbusters or vampires and even win a prize…
Location: Rocklea Showgrounds, 118 Goburra St, Rocklea 4106
Date/Time: Fri, October 13 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Price: Free entry!
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Family-friendly Halloween events in Brisbane
Halloween is the perfect excuse to gather the family and create some unforgettable memories together!
Whether you have little ghouls, teenage monsters (we love them, really), or everyone in between, there’s something for every member of the family to enjoy.
Halloween Spooktacular @ The Morgue at Rochedale
The Morgue at Rochdale features three mazes: A kids maze, a general maze for all ages and an optional super-scary maze, recommended for those 12 and older.
It’s a frightfully fun evening for the whole family!
You won’t have to deal with empty bellies thanks to tasty Halloween food and dessert trucks. On Family Fright Fest days, there will be market stalls, extra food trucks, family entertainment, kids’ activities, face painting, a bouncy castle, and pumpkin carving competitions.
Location: Rochedale Tigers RLFC, 956-1028 Underwood Road, Priestdale
Date/Time: 5-9pm, Saturday 26th October | 2-9pm, Sunday 27th October (Family Fright Fest) | 5-9pm, Thursday 31st October | 5-9pm, Friday 1st November | 2-9pm, Saturday 2nd November 2024 (Family Fright Fest)
Price: Gold coin entry
Batty Boat Halloween Cruise 2024
In true Queensland fashion, you can get your family onto a Halloween boat cruise to celebrate all things batty with Wildlife Queensland and Bat Conservation and Rescue Qld.
With the Batty Boat Halloween Cruise, your kids can meet orphaned baby bats on board and watch the flying foxes wheel out over the river at sunset as you learn about our fascinating fruit bats and cruise the Brisbane River on board the Miramar. Then, enjoy the city lights as you glide back to South Brisbane.
Location: Cultural Centre Pontoon: Cultural Centre Boardwalk South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Date/Time: Sun, 27 Oct 2024 4:45 PM – 7:00 PM
Price: $45.00 adult / $35.00 concession / $25.00 child (0–15 years)/$125.00 family (2 adults, 2 children) / $145.00 family (2 adults, 3 children)
Haunted Brisbane CBD Ghost Tour
It wouldn’t be a Halloween event guide without a ghost tour. If a creepy night with the supernatural is what you’re after, visit Toowong Cemetery to discover stories like The Moving Statue, the Grave on the Hill, and the Mayne Murder in Brisbane’s City of the Dead, home to over 120,000 souls.
A 2-hour guided ghost tour walks you through spine-tingling legends, from a stirring statue to notorious figures, as you learn the haunting secrets of this spot.
Location: Cemetery gates, Toowong Cemetery, Corner Frederick Street and Mt Coot-Tha Road, Toowong QLD 4066
Date/Time: Fri & Sat evenings 7:30 PM
Price: Adult: $49.00/Adult Concession – Seniors / Students: $45.00 /Teenager (10-17): $25.00
Adult Halloween events in Brisbane
If you manage to score a babysitter (or a very generous family member) for a night, step out of the house and enjoy some Halloween fun yourself.
Halloween Hall 2024 – Brisbane’s Biggest Halloween Party
The Halloween Hall Party in Brisbane is an exciting annual celebration that brings together a night of spooky fun and mingling with friends both old and new. This event is all about costumes, so dress up in your creative Halloween outfit to win a prize for the best or most original costume.
The atmosphere is electric, featuring live music and entertainment that keeps the energy high throughout the night.
Location: The Warehouse: 8 McLachlan Street Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006
Date/Time: Sat, 26 Oct 2024 9:00 PM – Sun, 27 Oct 2024 3:00 AM
Price: $48-79$
Note: Strictly An 18+ Event
Halloween Boat Party (Fancy Dress)
Halloween on land is so expected. Shake things up and take your spooky festivities to the sea with this Halloween boat party.
Your ticket includes a drink on arrival so that a good night is guaranteed.
The best dressed will win a $140 gift voucher for future events with Ignite Social, Nosferatu Distillery or Wesley Taylor Art Studios.
Location: Botanic Gardens Departure Point
Date/Time: Sat, 2 Nov 6:45 PM –> returns at 10:15 PM
Price: $45
Note: 18+ only. No BYO. There is no food sold on board so we suggest eating a hearty dinner beforehand.
Brisbane’s True Crime Tour
Do you queue back-to-back true crime podcasts? This spooky event is for you.
Get to know Brisbane’s dark criminal history in this 1.5-hour tour of one of Australia’s oldest settlements.
Your tour guide will dish gnarly tales and unveil hidden mysteries as you wander through charming alleyways and learn about true crime stories that never made the official history books.
Location: Meet your guide in front of the Brisbane City Hall entrance.
Date/Time: Every Fri, Sat, Sun 7:30 PM
Price: $34 per person
Wrapping it up
One thing you won’t be on Halloween is out of ideas. Fill up your calendar, save the date and start getting excited for all the spooky goodness that awaits. Happy Halloween!
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