Best 2026 Halloween Events in Sydney for Kids & Families

Sydney turns up the spook factor every October, with Halloween events for kids and families ranging from trick-or-treat trails and Halloween discos to haunted adventures, spooky festivals and hands-on Halloween fun. Best of all, there are plenty of free Halloween events in Sydney, including family festivals, costume competitions, trick-or-treating and community celebrations, so you don’t need to spend a fortune to join in the fun.

This year, Halloween falls on Saturday 31 October 2026, making it the perfect excuse for a spooky weekend out. Sydney’s Halloween calendar is packed with events for little ghouls, ghosts and goblins, as well as wildlife adventures and scarier experiences for older kids and teens. Highlights include the four-day Ghost in The Rocks festival, Luna Park Halloscream and Spooky Spotlight at Centennial Park, along with free Halloween celebrations happening across Sydney.

Whether you’re looking for a free Halloween outing, a fun family festival or something a little more frightening, we’ve rounded up the best Halloween events in Sydney for 2026. We’ll continue adding new events and updating details as more celebrations are announced. Looking for a Halloween day trip or weekend away? We’ve also included a few standout events worth the drive from Sydney.

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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Trick-or-Treat Trails, Markets & Street Events

Chatswood Markets celebrates Halloween 2026

Head to Chatswood Markets for three days of free Halloween fun, with themed market stalls, live entertainment and activities for the whole family. Kids can enjoy Halloween face painting, hands-on workshops and a costume competition, while families can browse the markets and watch community performances. There will also be a Michael Jackson tribute show, adding to the spooky entertainment.

Date: Thursday 29 – Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: Thursday and Friday 3pm–9pm; Saturday 12pm–9pm
Location: Chatswood Markets, 443 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood
Age Group: All ages
Cost: Free
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Halloween at The Piazza – Wentworth Point

Get dressed up for a spooky evening of family Halloween fun at The Piazza in Wentworth Point. Kids can follow a trick-or-treat trail around participating businesses, dance the evening away at a Halloween kids disco and pose for photos at the Halloween photobooth. There will also be music, costume prizes and entertainment from DJ Razor, with local restaurants open for families wanting to enjoy dinner.

Date: Friday 30 October 2026
Time: 4 – 10pm; trick-or-treating 5 – 5:30pm, kids disco 5:30 – 7pm
Location: The Piazza, Wentworth Point
Age Group: All ages
Cost: Free; bookings encouraged
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Halloween Festival on Majors Bay Road

Dress up in your Halloween best and head to Majors Bay Road in Concord for a free afternoon of spooky family fun. The town centre will come alive with live music, roving performers, face painting, fortune-telling, children’s workshops and a haunted house.

Families can soak up the Halloween atmosphere, enjoy the entertainment and grab a bite to eat at one of the local cafés or restaurants. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate Halloween while supporting local businesses.

Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: 2 – 7pm
Location: Majors Bay Road, Concord
Age Group: All ages
Cost: Free festival entry
Website

Halloween Street Party – Newtown

Head to Newtown Neighbourhood Centre for a free Halloween street party packed with spooky family fun. Dress up in your Halloween best and enjoy trick-or-treating, a haunted house, pumpkin carving, spooky games, face painting and live music. There will also be costume competitions for people and pets, along with a free BBQ and snacks.

Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: 4:30 – 7:30pm
Location: Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, 11-13 Darley Street, Newtown
Age Group: All ages
Cost: Free
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Family Festivals & Big Days Out

Ghost in the Rocks

Over Halloween weekend, Sydney’s most haunted neighbourhood, rich with tales of mysterious sightings, restless spirits, and shadowy figures will transform into a ghost town. Over four days, this historic district will host Ghost in The Rocks, a FREE Halloween street festival for all. Get ready for ghostly encounters, pulse-raising entertainment, family-friendly fun, and after-dark thrills, along with four out-of-this-world ticketed experiences. The festival will feature giant Halloween installations, including six-metre spiders and tentacles emerging from buildings.

On Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October, George Street and the Overseas Passenger Terminal area will close to traffic from 7pm to midnight, allowing the festival to expand into additional pedestrian spaces.

Date: Thursday 29 October – Sunday 1 November 2026
Time: 4pm – 11pm
Location: The Rocks, Sydney
Age Group: All ages
Cost: Mix of free and paid events
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Freaky Friday at Warrick Lane

Get dressed up for a spooky evening of free Halloween fun at Warrick Lane in Blacktown. Families can enjoy a Halloween disco, follow a trick-or-treat trail, get their faces painted and enter a best-dressed costume competition. There will also be food trucks serving up tasty treats and plenty of Halloween entertainment. Come dressed in your spookiest costume and join the fun!

Date: Friday 30 October 2026
Time: 4 – 8pm
Location: Warrick Lane, Blacktown
Age Group: All ages
Cost: Free
Website

Halloween in Canley Heights

Dress up the kids and head to Canley Heights for a free evening of Halloween fun. Fairfield City Council’s Halloween in Canley Heights celebration returns to the town centre with family-friendly entertainment and activities. The full 2026 program is still to be announced, so check the event website closer to the date for details of what’s happening.

Date: Friday 30 October 2026
Time: 4 – 8pm
Location: Canley Heights Town Centre, 222 Canley Vale Road, Canley Heights
Age Group: Kids, families & teens
Cost: Free
Website

Halloween Spooktacular Fun Fair – Turramurra

Get ready for a spooky day out at Turramurra Public School’s Halloween Spooktacular Fun Fair. Families can enjoy carnival rides, inflatables, games, live entertainment and Halloween-themed activities, with food and stalls adding to the festival atmosphere. Come dressed in your Halloween best and help support the school’s fundraising efforts.

Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: 11am – 3pm
Location: Turramurra Public School, 174 Kissing Point Road, Turramurra
Age Group: All ages
Cost: $2 entry; rides and activities extra
Website

Halloween at the Museum

Dress up in your scariest costume and head to Fairfield City Museum & Gallery for a free night of family Halloween fun. The museum’s historic Vintage Village gets a spooky makeover, with trick-or-treating, Halloween games, crafts and plenty of treats for little ghouls and goblins. This event is designed specifically for children and families, with costumes highly encouraged. Entry is free, but registrations are required.

Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: 5 – 8pm
Location: Fairfield City Museum & Gallery, 634 The Horsley Drive, Smithfield
Age Group: All ages; children and families only
Cost: Free; registration required
Website

Skeletopia Halloween Festival – Darling Harbour

Head to Darling Harbour for a free waterfront Halloween celebration at Cockle Bay Wharf. Families can enjoy giant Day of the Dead puppets, roaming skeleton performers, Halloween face painting and sweet treats. Watch larger-than-life puppets bring the waterfront to life, encounter spooky characters and enjoy a fun Halloween atmosphere suitable for all ages.

Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: 4pm–8:30pm; face painting 4pm–7pm, giant puppets 5pm–7pm, roaming skeletons 5:30pm–8:30pm
Location: Town Square, Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour
Age Group: All ages
Cost: Free
Website

Festival of Fisher’s Ghost

Celebrate Halloween at Campbelltown’s Festival of Fisher’s Ghost, which marks its 70th anniversary in 2026. This popular festival features a colourful street parade, carnival rides, live entertainment, markets, family activities, fireworks and a spectacular drone show.

On Halloween, Saturday 31 October, watch the Fisher’s Ghost Parade travel along Queen Street before heading to Fisher’s Twilight Streets for music, food stalls, glow-in-the-dark activities, workshops and entertainment. The evening includes a drone show at 8pm, followed by carnival fireworks at 9pm.

On Sunday 1 November, families can enjoy a dedicated Family Fun Day featuring face painting, potion making, inflatables and children’s activities. Kids can also join Fred’s Treat Trail, collecting treats from participating businesses along Queen Street.

Date: Thursday 29 October – Sunday 8 November 2026
Time: Fisher’s Ghost Parade – Saturday 31 October, 2pm–4pm; Twilight Streets – Saturday 31 October, 4pm–10pm and Sunday 1 November, 3pm–9pm; Fred’s Treat Trail – Sunday 1 November, 3pm–6pm
Location: Queen Street and Mawson Park, Campbelltown; carnival at Campbelltown Showground
Age Group: All ages, with activities for younger children and teenagers
Cost: Free parade, Twilight Streets and trick-or-treat trail; carnival rides, games and food extra
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Halloween Picnic Train

All aboard for a Halloween adventure aboard a heritage steam train! The Picnic Train is celebrating Halloween with special two-hour return journeys from Sydney Central, complete with Halloween decorations, costumed characters and spooky surprises along the way. Families are encouraged to dress up for the occasion and enjoy a different kind of Halloween experience as the steam train travels through Sydney’s suburbs.

Date: Saturday 31 October & Sunday 1 November 2026
Location: Departs Sydney Central Station
Age Group: All ages / families
Cost: From $65 per person; booths and private compartments also available
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Q Station Manly Spookyween

A spooky treasure hunt in the wharf area, searching for delightfully haunting treats!
Perfect for families, little spooky friends will follow clues and swap their discoveries for a spooktastic reward. Q Station Manly will also be on the lookout for the best spine-tingling costumes, so dress up and get into the Spookyween spirit!

Date: Sunday 25 October 2026
Time: Drop in anytime between 10:00am–3:00pm – no booking required.
Location: Sydney Harbour National Park, Manly
Age Group: Family activity
Cost: $5
Website

Q Station Manly Halloween Experiences

The former quarantine station in Manly runs dedicated family Halloween programming alongside its regular ghost tours. Join them for a special, family-friendly Halloween event at Quarantine Station! With toned-down scares and a focus on fun, this not-so-spooky experience is perfect for all ages. Enjoy a 90-minute guided Halloween adventure filled with interactive moments, and don’t forget to dress up – there are prizes for the best costumes!

Date: Friday 30 & Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: 6:00pm, 6:30pm & 7:00pm
Location: Sydney Harbour National Park, Manly
Age Group: 8+
Cost: Adults $50, Child $50, Family Rate $149
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Halloween Twilight Markets – Mascot

Head to Mascot Public School for a Halloween twilight market featuring food and artisan stalls, a haunted house, children’s rides, pony rides, live music and Halloween entertainment. Kids can join a dedicated trick-or-treat experience, while families can enjoy games, competitions and spooky treats.

Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: 2–8pm; trick-or-treating 4–6:30pm
Location: Mascot Public School, 207 King Street, Mascot
Age group: All ages; haunted house may be better suited to older children
Cost: Free entry; trick-or-treating $5 per child. Rides and other attractions extra.
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Kids Discos & Dance Parties

K-Pop Demon Hunters vs The Besties Halloween Glow Party

Calling all K-Pop fans! Head to The Canopy in Lane Cove for a Halloween Glow Party featuring a K-Pop Demon Hunters-inspired dance show alongside Taylor & The Besties. Expect pop hits, glow effects, confetti, audience participation and plenty of opportunities for kids to get up and dance.

Come dressed in your Halloween best and get ready for an energetic evening of music, dancing and glow-in-the-dark fun for the whole family.

Date: Friday 30 October 2026
Time: 6:15 – 8:30pm
Location: The Canopy, 2 Rosenthal Avenue, Lane Cove
Age Group: All ages
Cost: $16.30 per person
Bookings

Halloween Party at The Rec Club

Get ready for two hours of spooky, bouncy fun at The Rec Club in Miranda. Kids can make their way through a huge haunted inflatable maze, battle the undead in the Zombie Blaster Nerf Zone and bounce their way around the inflatable play zone.

There’s also a haunted treasure hunt with spooky clues and hidden treats, Halloween surprises and a costume parade with prizes for the creepiest, funniest and most creative costumes.

Date: Friday 30 October 2026
Time: 5:30 – 7:30pm
Location: The Rec Club, 8/2–4 Kumulla Road, Miranda
Age Group: Primary school-aged children
Cost: $40
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Kids Halloween Disco – The Henry Sports Club

Get ready for a spooky night of music, dancing and Halloween fun at The Henry Sports Club in Werrington County. Kids can dress up in their favourite Halloween costumes and enjoy a disco with games, prizes and a lolly bag to take home.

Date: Friday 30 October 2026
Time: 7 – 9pm
Location: The Henry Sports Club, Werrington County
Age Group: Primary school-aged children
Cost: Free for members; $5 for non-members. Supervising adults free.
Website

Halloween Kids Dance Party at Saints – St Marys

Get the kids dressed up for a spooky night of dancing at St Marys Rugby League Club. There will be Halloween music, games, prizes and two hours of family-friendly entertainment. Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed in your Halloween best!

Date: Friday 30 October 2026
Time: Doors open 5:45pm; party 6–8pm
Location: St Marys Rugby League Club, corner of Forrester and Boronia Roads, St Marys
Age Group: Children and families; ages 13+ require an adult ticket
Cost: $8 per child; $4 per adult
Bookings: Essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Halloween Kids Disco – Oatley RSL

Get the kids dressed in their spookiest Halloween costumes for an afternoon of dancing at Oatley RSL. This Halloween Kids Disco is a fun way to celebrate before heading out trick-or-treating. Each child’s ticket includes entry to the disco, a drink, chips and a lolly bag. Bookings are essential.

Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: 4:30 – 6:30pm
Location: Oatley RSL, 23 Letitia Street, Oatley
Age Group: Kids and families
Cost: $10 per child
Website

Halloween Kids Disco – Hudson Hotel

Bring your little monsters along to Hudson Hotel in Seven Hills for a free Halloween Kids Disco. Kids can dress up, hit the dance floor and enjoy Halloween activities, with prizes up for grabs for some of the best costumes. Entry to the disco is free, but RSVPs are encouraged. Families planning to have dinner at the hotel will need to make a separate table booking.

Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: 6 – 9pm
Location: Hudson Hotel, 5 Quinn Avenue, Seven Hills
Age Group: Kids and families
Cost: Free
Website

Kids Halloween Disco at Magpies Waitara

Get the kids dressed in their Halloween best for a spooky night of dancing at Magpies Waitara. DJ Mojo will keep the dance floor moving, with face painting, lollies and best-dressed fun adding to the Halloween festivities.

Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Location: Magpies Waitara, 11–37 Alexandria Parade, Waitara
Age Group: Kids and families
Cost: $10 per child; adults free
Website

K-Pop Demon Hunters Halloween Glow Disco

K-Pop fans can celebrate Halloween with a glow-in-the-dark dance party at Menangle Country Club. Expect a high-energy K-Pop Demon Hunters-inspired show packed with music, dancing, glowing effects and plenty of Halloween fun.

Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: Doors open 6:30pm; show 7 – 8pm
Location: Menangle Country Club, 170 Menangle Road, Menangle Park
Age Group: Kids and families
Cost: $20 per person
Website


Wildlife & Nature Halloween

Spooky Spotlight – Halloween Fun at Centennial Park

Head into Centennial Park after dark for a Halloween-themed spotlight walk in search of the park’s nocturnal wildlife. Watch bats and flying foxes take to the sky, then keep an eye out for possums, tawny frogmouths and other creatures that emerge after dark. Halloween costumes are encouraged, but this is more nature adventure than scary experience – perfect for families who prefer their Halloween fun on the wild side.

Date: Thursday 29 – Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: 6:45pm – 8:15pm
Location: Robertson Road Gates, Centennial Park
Age Group: 5+
Cost: $26.50 per person
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Owloween – The Haunted Sanctuary

Things get spooky after dark at the Australian Wildlife Sanctuary in Bargo when it transforms into Owloween – The Haunted Sanctuary. Explore the wildlife sanctuary at night as you make your way through haunted areas filled with graveyards, creepy forests, witches, zombies, aliens, animatronics, special effects and roaming entertainers. Along the way, families can also encounter Australian wildlife and some of the sanctuary’s nocturnal residents.

Date: Friday 30 & Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: 5 – 9pm
Location: Australian Wildlife Sanctuary, 3105 Remembrance Driveway, Bargo
Age Group: Recommended for ages 8+
Cost: $16.50 – $19.50; children under 3 free
Website

Halloween: Friend or Foe? – Centennial Park

Get ready for a spooky afternoon of nature discovery at Centennial Park. Kids can tackle a Halloween obstacle course, explore a shadow forest and discover fascinating creatures, including frogs and flying foxes. Dress up in your favourite Halloween costume and follow the trail through a series of nature-themed challenges before collecting a sweet Halloween treat.

Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: One-hour sessions from 1pm to 3:30pm
Location: WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, Dickens Drive, Centennial Park
Age Group: 4–10 years
Cost: $24 for one child and supervising adult
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Halloween Walk – Oatley

Explore the bush after dark on a special Halloween night walk organised by Georges River Council. Bring a torch and join a guided spotlighting adventure through Lime Kiln Bay, searching for mysterious creatures that emerge after sunset. No previous experience is needed.

Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: 8–10pm
Location: Lime Kiln Bay/Oatley Heights Reserve, meeting at Waterfall Road, Oatley
Age Group: Not specified; likely better suited to older children and families comfortable walking through bushland at night
Cost: Free
Bookings: Essential
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Bush Monsters: Friend or Foe? – Bungarribee Park

Head to Bungarribee Park for a Halloween nature adventure where kids can meet live animals from Sydney Zoo and discover some of the fascinating creatures living in Western Sydney. Follow a special monster trail, investigate animal bones, learn to identify native plants and weeds, and get involved in hands-on conservation activities. Complete the trail to collect a sweet Halloween treat.

Date: Sunday 1 November 2026
Time: 9am–12pm; allow 45–60 minutes for the trail
Location: Bungarribee Park, Arndell Park
Age Group: Families with younger children
Cost: From $15 per child
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For Older Kids & Teens

These lean spookier and later in the evening than the rest of this list, better suited to confident older kids and teens than littlies.

The Rocks Ghost Tour

A guided walking tour exploring the darker, more macabre side of The Rocks, with access into some of Sydney’s most haunted buildings.

Date: Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: 7:45pm – 9:45pm
Location: Starting from Cadman’s Cottage, The Rocks
Age Group: Recommended for ages 12+
Cost: Child $45, Adult $55
Buy tickets online

Luna Park Halloscream

Get your scare on at Luna Park this Halloween. Halloscream, Sydney’s scariest Halloween event at Luna Park is celebrating Halloween with a light and sound horror attraction, an immersive horror experience under the big top, unlimited rides, and a tempting array of spooky food and beverages. The 2026 event features Escape the Circus, The Forgotten Children scare maze and Alienation immersive game, along with unlimited rides on operating attractions. Expect plenty of creepy characters, immersive scares and Halloween atmosphere throughout the park. A night of unforgettable Halloween fun.

Date: Thursday 29 – Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: 6 – 10pm
Location: Luna Park, Sydney
Age Group: Recommended for ages 14+
Cost: Tickets vary by date and package
Buy tickets online

Halloween Family Ghost Tours – Cammeray

Sydney Ghost Tours is running special Halloween family walking tours exploring the North Shore’s darker history. The two-hour experience features historical stories and genuine locations rather than actors or jump scares. Participants cover approximately two kilometres on foot.

Date: Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: 6–8pm
Location: Starting at Cammeray Square, Cammeray
Age group: 9+; children must be accompanied by an adult
Cost: Children 9–12 $28; teenagers 13–17 $38; adult concessions $45; adults $55
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Viva Mexico: Day of the Dead Spectacular – Chippendale

Viva Mexico: Day of the Dead Spectacular celebrates Mexican culture through traditional music, dance and storytelling. The performance features Victor Valdes and his Big Mariachi Band, accompanied by Mexican folkloric dancers. Before the show, visitors can explore a Day of the Dead market featuring Mexican food, cultural activities and a traditional altar.

Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: Mexican market and installation from 5pm; performance at 8pm
Location: Seymour Centre, corner of City Road and Cleveland Street, Chippendale
Age group: Families welcome; particularly suitable for older children and teenagers interested in music and culture
Cost: $40–$65; child/student concession $44 for A Reserve. Transaction fee applies.
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Worth the Drive

Halloween at The Metropole Katoomba

The historic Metropole Katoomba transforms into a haunted hotel for a family-friendly Halloween experience. Explore eerie hallways filled with roaming zombies and undead hotel staff, follow the trick-or-treat trail, have your fortune revealed with a tarot reading and enjoy Halloween face painting, games and themed activities throughout the hotel.

Come dressed in your Halloween best, with prizes for the best adult, child and family costumes. Expect plenty of cobwebs, bats, fog, spooky sounds and creepy photo opportunities – theatrical, family-friendly and just a little bit spooky.

Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Location: The Metropole Katoomba, Katoomba
Age Group: All ages
Cost: $5 per person; $20 family ticket (2 adults + 4 children)
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Port Kembla Fearfest

Head south to Port Kembla for Fearfest, a free community Halloween celebration that takes over Wentworth Street and surrounds. Local businesses get into the Halloween spirit with kids’ activities, crafts, face painting, games, live music, roaming performers, markets, spooky treats and plenty of opportunities to dress up.

There’s lots happening for kids, including potion making, Halloween crafts, cupcake decorating, hair braiding and other activities at participating businesses. For families wanting something a little spookier, Smith’s Halloween Horror Maze also returns with a special daytime kids’ session before the scares are ramped up for the evening.

Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: Fearfest 10am – 2pm; additional activities continue throughout the day
Location: Wentworth Street & surrounds, Port Kembla
Age Group: All ages
Cost: Free community event; some individual activities may have a charge
Website: Fearfest Port Kembla

Spooks Express Halloween Family Fun Night

All aboard for a spooky Halloween adventure at the Illawarra Light Railway Museum in Shellharbour. Families can ride the Spooks Express and Mini Monster Express, explore the museum after dark and join in a Halloween disco. Come dressed in your Halloween best and enjoy an evening of trains, costumes and family-friendly Halloween fun. Food and refreshments will also be available during the event.

Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: 4 – 9pm
Location: Illawarra Light Railway Museum, 48A Tongarra Road, Albion Park Rail
Age Group: All ages / families
Cost: Check website for ticket prices
Website

Halloween Family Fest – Newcastle

Make a weekend of it and head north to Newcastle for Halloween Family Fest, a huge family Halloween celebration packed with spooky-but-not-scary fun. Kids can follow the Trick-or-Treat Trail through themed stations, tackle giant inflatables, meet creepy-cute critters, dance at the Monster Mash Disco and enjoy carnival rides, workshops, costume competitions and Halloween photo opportunities.

There’s also an outdoor cinema, Ghostbusters photo opportunity and Monsteropolis – a Halloween playground featuring a massive inflatable obstacle course and monster-themed games. Costumes are highly encouraged!

Date: Saturday 24 – Sunday 25 October & Friday 30 October – Sunday 1 November 2026
Time: Saturdays 10am – 9pm; Sundays 10am – 4pm; Friday 30 October 4 – 9pm
Location: Griffiths Park, Stockton, Newcastle
Age Group: All ages; designed especially for families with children
Cost: Ticketed event
Website

Heading to Newcastle? See our complete guide to Halloween events in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter.


Frequently Asked Questions

When is Halloween in 2026?

Halloween falls on Saturday 31 October 2026, making it a great weekend for Halloween events and activities across Sydney.

What are the best Halloween events for kids in Sydney?

Sydney has plenty of family-friendly Halloween events in 2026, including Ghost in The Rocks, Sydney’s Halloween Fest, Brookvale Halloween Festival, Halloween at the Museum and Freaky Friday at Warrick Lane, along with kids discos, trick-or-treat events and Halloween activities across the city.

Are there any free Halloween events in Sydney?

Yes. There are several free family Halloween events in Sydney in 2026, including Ghost in The Rocks, Freaky Friday at Warrick Lane, Halloween Festival on Majors Bay Road, Halloween in Canley Heights and Halloween at the Museum. Some free events require registration, so check the individual listings before attending.

Are there Halloween events for younger kids in Sydney?

Yes. Many Sydney Halloween events are designed for families and younger children, with activities such as trick-or-treating, crafts, face painting, costume competitions and kids discos. Check the age recommendations in our listings, as some Halloween experiences are designed for older children and teens.

Are there scary Halloween events for teenagers in Sydney?

Yes. Older kids and teens looking for something scarier can check out events such as Luna Park Halloscream, The Rocks Ghost Tour and Owloween – The Haunted Sanctuary. Check individual age recommendations and movie or attraction classifications before booking.

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