Halloween events Melbourne: Best to attend in 2024
Darkness is descending (in spirit - daylight savings has actually just kicked in) and Halloween is right around the corner.
This Halloween, Melbourne is set to come alive with spine-chilling thrills, spooky family-friendly activities and delightfully eerie events that will have you and your little goblins having the best time ever, their trick-or-treat bag firmly clutched in hand.
Dig out your spookiest costumes because if you ask us, these events should not be missed.
Halloween events in Melbourne for kids
From pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating to haunted houses, here are some of our favourite kid-friendly Halloween events hitting Melbourne this year.
Kids Halloween Evening at Royal Park Golf Course
Designed just for children, you can celebrate Halloween and have a hauntingly good time with your little monsters at Royal Park Park Golf Course.
There will be a costume parade with prizes for the best-dressed kids, and you definitely shouldn’t miss out on the haunted mini golf course and the trick-or-treat lolly hunt.
See how many gross eyeballs you can collect to exchange them for a lolly pack before capturing the memories of the day in the photo booth.
Location: Royal Park Golf Course, 11 Old Poplar Parkville
Date/Time: Saturday 2 October, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Price: Free entry
Halloween Kid’s Art Fun in the Library
Only adorable things can happen in the library, right?
Williamstown Library is helping young creators bring their spooky ideas to life. Butcher’s paper will be rolled out across the tables and kids get free reign to draw, scribble, stamp and create anything they like.
Expect plenty of Halloween paints and crayons in colours like orange, black, purple and white, as well as Halloween stickers. Your little one can even paint on a real pumpkin with the other kids.
Location: Williamstown Library, 104 Ferguson Street
Date/Time: Wednesday 30 October, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Price: $20 for first child, $ 16 for siblings (suits kids 1-5 years)
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Family-friendly Halloween events in Melbourne
These events are perfect for a big day (or night) out with the entire family. From tweens to toddlers, there’s an activity for every age and stage of your family.
Luna Park Carnivale of Screams
During the day, Luna Park turns into one of our favourite Halloween party spots for little monsters (not the Lady Gage kind).
Dress your kids up in their favourite spooky Halloween costumes, get their face painted, meet some of the park monsters, ride the rollercoasters and get free treats and goodies!
It’s an all-too-tempting way to spend the spooky season.
Location: Luna Park, St Kilda
Date/Time: Friday 25 October to Saturday 2 November during the day
Price: Standard Luna Park ticket prices
Halloween Family Fun Day
This wickedly delightful experience is packed with activities to thrill both little ghouls and grown-up ghosts.
The Halloween Family Fun Day features Halloween-inspired face painting, craft stations, cookie decorating, and a perfectly eerie treasure hunt kids will adore.
Dress up in your best Halloween costumes to win some prizes. Whether you’re a tiny pumpkin or a fierce vampire, this event is all about family fun and festive frights.
Location: 231-251 Mt Alexander Rd, Ascot Vale
Date/Time: Saturday 26 October, 11:00 AM – 03:00 PM
Price: $5 per child, adults free
Melbourne’s Halloween Carnival 2024
For some show-stopping entertainment, head to the Halloween celebration at Melbourne’s Halloween Carnival at Caribbean Park!
You’ll catch a horror magic show and ghost parade, in between munching on deliciously spooky treats – this is a Halloween party you won’t want to miss!
Location: Indoor Pavillon Gate – 1, 1280 Ferntree Gully Road Scoresby
Date/Time: Saturday 26 October to Sunday 27 October, 04:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Price: Free for kids aged 3 and below, $30 for kids aged 3 to 12, $27 general admission aged 12+
Halloween at Spookyville in Oz
Welcome to Spookyville in Oz, the down-under festival inspired by Dorothy and her dog Toto.
From face painting to spooky craft, a themed photo station with a Halloween twist, and meeting Dorothy and the Wicked Witch, your kids will be suitably entertained (and, in good news, busy).
Location: 64 Glengala Road Sunshine West
Date/Time: Sunday 27 October, 11:00 AM – 02:30 PM
Price: Kids under 2 free, $25 for kids aged 3 to 12, parents free
*There is limited parking outside. Parking is also available on a side street
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Halloween Celebrations
Every family has at least one LEGO-obsessed kid, and this is the perfect way to light up their spooky spirit.
From the 24th of October to the 10th of November, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre has so much in store, like building your own LEGO Bat, finding the LEGO monsters in MINILAND Melbourne and watching The Great Monster Chase at the 4D cinema.
Dress up in your creepiest costume to receive a special pop badge!
Location: LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, Chadstone
Date/Time: Thursday 31 October, All Day
Price: $36 per person, $79 for a family of 3, $99 for a family of 4, under 2s free
Haunted locations and tours
Nothing beats walking through Melbourne’s historical streets while being told scary ghost stories that make your hair stand on end. These are some of our top pics:
Hell Division Pentridge Prison Tour
The notorious H-Division at Pentridge Prison was once known as “Hell Division”, where it held some of Australia’s most feared criminals.
This Halloween, the guides will share spine-tingling tales about Pentridge’s grim past, notorious inmates and chilling events that happened within the walls.
Location: Pentridge Prison, Coburg
Date/Time: Thursday 31 October, 6:30pm – 10:00pm
Price: $18-28
Scary Tales and Hidden Bars Tour
This guided walking tour takes you to some of Melbourne’s hidden bars, where you can sip on frighteningly good cocktails while uncovering scary stories linked to the city’s main buildings and notorious criminals like Jack the Ripper.
It’s a fantastic way to soak in the spooky spirit of Melbourne.
Location: Various hidden bars in Melbourne
Date/Time: Various dates and times available
Price: $85
Adult Halloween events in Sydney
Parents are more than just parents! Lives can be held outside of day-to-day routines, and if the thought of a Halloween festivity gets you excited, lean into it.
These are some of the hottest Halloween spots for grownups this year in Melbourne:
Halloween Havoc Rooftop Party
This exclusive 18+ event is one of the few Halloween parties happening on the actual Halloween night, so seize the opportunity to hit the dance floor.
Location: onesixone rooftop, 161 High St Prahran
Date/Time: Thursday 31 October, 08:00 PM – Friday 01. November, 01:00 AM (you must attend the event before midnight)
Price: $20 (only a few tickets left)
Luna Park Dark Night Session – Carnivale of Scream
Returning this Halloween at night…Luna Dark 2024 and the Carnival of Scream will show you a side of Luna Park you never knew existed.
The three nights feature spine-tingling scare attractions, SFX Make-Up live music and lots of trick and treats. Do you dare to step through the mouth of Mr. Moon and see zombies and creepy clowns?
Location: Luna Park, St Kilda
Date/Time: Friday 25.October to Saturday 02. November 06:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Price: $69.50 Luna Dark unlimited rides ticket, $149 Luna Dark CarnEvil Party 18+ (includes unlimited rides)
Seven Deadly Sins – The Halloween Party
Step into the Shadows at the Seven Deadly Sins Halloween party and have a scary good time.
Experience a thrilling party where each of the Seven Deadly Sins comes alive. There’ll be spine-chilling music, deliciously crafted drinks and an atmosphere brimming with surprises that will keep you enchanted all night long. The best conditions to dance the night away.
Location: La Di Da, 577 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Date/Time: Thursday 31 October, 08:00 PM – Friday 01. November, 01:00 AM (you must attend the event before midnight)
Price: $30 two for one deal (special offer), $30 per ticket
Wrapping it up
It’s almost time for ghosts, zombies and witches to come alive – meaning it’s finally Halloween in Melbourne.
From family-friendly events to classic Halloween parties for adults, there are so many ways to have the spookiest time.
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