Looking for kid-friendly Halloween events around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter? We’ve scared up the best Halloween fun for families with a massive list of Halloween events, from costume workshops and trick-or-treat trails to spooky discos and family festivals.
This year, Halloween falls on Saturday 31 October 2026, a great date for families since it lands on a weekend. The events below are based on last year’s dates and details while venues confirm their 2026 line-ups closer to the day, so it’s worth checking each listing’s website before you head out. We’ll update this page with confirmed 2026 dates as they’re announced.
If you’re planning some at-home fun too, don’t miss our guide to 20 Ways to Celebrate Halloween, with more ideas on costumes, movies, books, games and music.
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Kids Halloween Discos
Huntlee Halloween
A kids disco by Vesta Entertainment with prizes for Best Costume and Best Dance Moves.
Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: 5pm – 9pm
Location: Katherine’s Landing District Park, Huntlee
Age Group: All ages
Cost: Free entry
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Trick-or-Treat Trails & Scavenger Hunts
Trick or Treat! at Glendale City Centre
Come dressed as your favourite character for tasty treat hunting, face painting and magic tricks. Snap and share a photo of your trick-or-treating experience for a chance to win a family night out valued at $300.
Date: 2026 date TBC
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: Glendale City Centre, Glendale
Age Group: All ages
Cost: Free
Costume Workshops & Craft
Halloween at Bunnings
Head to Bunnings for crafts and treats.
Date: TBC
Time: TBC
Location: Bunnings
Age Group: TBC
Cost: Free entry
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Family Festivals & Big Days Out
Wallsend Frights: A Hallow Evening
Join Curious Legends and Newy with Kids for frighteningly fun Halloween festivities. This free family-friendly event Wallsend Frights promises to be a night you won’t forget. A home to ghosts and ghouls alike, this year’s Hallow Evening will feature a mixture of old and new highlights, including spooky activity passbooks, craft tables, costume crafting, giant puppets, impromptu dancing, Haunted House space, Weeping Forest and the Boneyard.
Date: Saturday 31 October 2026 – TO BE CONFIRMED
Time: 4.30pm – 8.30pm
Location: Wallsend Park (near Wallsend Village)
Age Group: All ages
Cost: Free tickets but need to register.
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Halloween at Fort Scratchley
Come and spend Halloween at Fort Scratchley. Celebrate Halloween by dressing up as your favourite spooky character and celebrate at Fort Scratchley in a safe, family friendly atmosphere. There will be spooky tours of Fort Scratchley’s tunnels with lots of surprises. Tickets will be on sale from September from Fort Scratchley and through Try Booking.
Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: 3pm – 8pm
Location: Fort Scratchley, Newcastle
Age Group: All ages
Cost: TBA
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Huntlee Halloween
Let the GHOUL times roll! Wear your most SPOOK-tacular costumes and join Huntlee if you dare, for a FANG-tastic evening. GHOULS & BOO-ys will just want to have fun at our kids disco by Vesta Entertainment. Trick or treat yourself to dinner to die for at a fabulous line up of food trucks. It’s going to be a night to BOO-gie and have a SKELE-ton of fun!
Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: 5pm – 9pm
Location: Katherine’s Landing District Park, Huntlee
Age Group: All ages
Cost: Free entry
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All-Abilities & Sensory-Friendly
All-Abilities Family Friendly Halloween Celebration at The Place
An all-abilities, family-friendly Halloween Disco with a twist. There will be a live DJ, sweets and treats and lots of fun! Guests of all ages and abilities welcome. The disco will be sensory and accessibility friendly with noise cancelling headphones available for those who need them. Dress up in your favourite spooky outfit and get ready to have a frightfully fun time in a friendly, welcoming space.
Date: TBC for 2026
Time: 5 – 7pm
Location: The Place, Charlestown Community Centre
Age Group: All ages
Cost: Free entry
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Frequently Asked Questions
Halloween falls on Saturday 31 October 2026.
Yes, we’ll be adding more events as they get confirmed closer to Halloween.
Yes, several of the events above are free entry, including the discos, plus the trick-or-treat trails at local shopping centres
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