A ghostly line-up of ‘spooktacular’ events is happening across the Gold Coast to celebrate Halloween with something for young and old.
You’ll either love or hate October 31, the eve of All Saints’ Day that is celebrated by children, and some adults, dressing up in frightening masks and costumes. Halloween is thought to be associated with the Celtic festival Samhain, when ghosts and spirits were believed to be abroad.
A massive night in the US, more Australians are adopting the event and decorating their homes and taking their children trick or treating.
But not everyone is a fan of kids dressing up and asking for lollies or chocolate, so if you come across a house with their lights out it’s best not to bother the homeowners and move on to the next house.
The Queensland Police News website has special Halloween posters that you can download and place on your door signalling whether you were taking part or not.
It also shared some advice and tips for trick or treaters:
Make sure kids are accompanied by a mother or father monster at all times, or another responsible witch, ghost or vampire.
Black cats love to slink around, but you should walk, not run, between houses and stick to the footpath rather than the road, especially if you’re wearing black at night.
Never enter a stranger’s house, even if they have invited you in after knocking on their door.
Consider joining your friends on your neighbourhood adventure – there is safety in numbers.
19 HALLOWEEN EVENTS ON THE GOLD COAST
Into the Woods Exclusive Halloween Event at Stingray QT Hotel
Halloween lovers are being lured into the woods for party with a twist at Stingray Bar at the QT Hotel Gold Coast on October 28. Guests will meander through a misty forest, find devilish treats and cocktails and are being asked to dress in theme or arrival in stylish best. There’ll be live DJ entertainment and treats for the best dressed male and female.
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Fright Nights –The Final Party at Movie World
Celebrate Halloween on October 31 at Warner Bros. Movie World Fright Nights – The Final Party. Come dressed to impress in your Day of the Dead costume, prizes to be won. There will be horrifying Halloween makeup tutorials. Explore terrifying new mazes, brave the blood-curdling precincts and take on your favourite rides after dark.
Cost: $99
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Outdoor Movie Night – Hotel Transylvania 2 at Broadwater Parklands
With Halloween just around the corner, the City of Gold Coast is showing this new kid’s movie featuring Dracula on October 29. Come down, bring a blanket and a picnic or enjoy some of the food available on the night. The fun starts at 7pm at the Broadwater Parklands in Southport.
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Chills ‘n’ Thrills Halloween Dance – Nerang Stake Centre
All welcome to join costumed Halloween dance on October 29, attendees asked to adhere church standards for appropriate costumes, no masks or heavy makeup, tasteful costume appreciated. Boogie on down with beats by DJ Blair.
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Halloween ‘One Night’ Elvis Charity Dinner and Show at Southport Sharks
Enjoy a frightfully fanciful evening of musical magic and spellbinding sing along to howl the night away on October 29. The evening will be rocked by the wicked Kingsley Rock (thrilling Elvis Tribute Artist) and enchanted by devilish dining delights, a drink on arrival and a macabre coffin photo booth – you will be shocked at how much fun you’ll have. The event is raising money for Act for Kids.
Cost: $120
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Halloween Cocktail Party at Cabana Bar and Lounge
Two frightful night of partying at the Cabana Bar and Lounge at Southport Sharks, October 29 and 30. Dress to impress and indulge in creepy cocktail concoctions.
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Southport Sharks Family Halloween Party
On October 31 all vampires, witches and ghouls are invited to a very spooky party at Southport Sharks from 5pm. There’ll be kids face painting, LOL Crew Monster’s Show from 6pm, roaming zombies, prizes for best dressed and the entire club will be under the spell of Halloween with staff dressed in spookiest attire.
Visit our what’s on calendar to see more information about Southport Sharks Halloween Party
Wicked Halloween Club Crawl Surfers Paradise
Experience a Halloween club crawl party in Surfers Paradise on October 31 where they’ll be prizes for best dressed and other ghoulish fun and games. Ticket includes VIP entry into four of the hottest nightclubs in Surfers and organisers promise lots of wicked fun and crazy times.
Cost: $30
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Family Halloween Night at Southport Yacht Club
Get spooky with Southport Yacht Club, as it welcomes all members and visitors to its family Halloween night on October 31. Kid’s activities on the night include face painting, glow sticks, fairy floss and more. Dine at the Waterfront Restaurant with a kid’s buffet open from 5.30pm.
Visit our what’s on calendar to see more information about Family Halloween Night at Southport Yacht Club
Screamworld Family Halloween at Dreamworld
Whether you’re a squeaker or a shrieker, Dreamworld wants you on October 28 and 29. Stretch your vocal chords to new heights on thrill rides at night, get ‘Shrek’d’ with your favourite DreamWorks Heroes, refuel on gourmet burgers and pizza and freak-out with the un-dead in the Zombie Evilution walk-through scare attraction.
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The Island of Sin Halloween Party
The renowned Island of Sin boat and island party is back on October 29 offering four boats, two stages and 20 international and local DJs. Event organisers promise state of the art production and sound, island themes and after party tickets.
Cost: From $69
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The Kidz Club Halloween Party at The Country Club at Sanctuary Cove
Dress up in your Halloween best and come along to a party at Sanctuary Cove’s country club on October 31. Attendees are invited to bring a plate of food to share.
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Zombie Horde: Take Over the Helensvale Library
Celebrate Halloween by helping to take over the Helensvale Library and be part of a short film production on October 29. If zombies are not really your thing come dressed as a survivor and fight for your life. For children aged 13 to 17, costumes and makeup encouraged but no killer clowns. Parents and friends welcome to enjoy quiet coffee in the Pirate Zombie area nearby.
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Halloween at NightQuarter Markets – Trick or Treat Hunt
NightQuarter has been brewin’ up a Halloween Party filled with devilish desserts, goulish delights and trick or treating until moonlight. On October 29 families of frightening creatures of the night are invited to eat, drink and be scary at NightQuarter for a spooktacular trick and treat hunt and a wickedly good time. Kids under 12 enter NightQuarter free.
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Trick or Treat at EAST Broadbeach
Unleash your inner spirit and celebrate EAST’s eerier trick or treat Halloween Party on October 29. You’re invited to get your freak on at the venue’s infamous party as it morphs into a creepy graveyard. Costumes encouraged whether it’s a superhero or the walking dead, there’ll be prizes
Cost: From $20
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Stranger Things Halloween Party at Komune Resort Gold Coast
On October 29 Komune presents its Stranger Things Halloween Party featuring OG’s Tom and Jarry. Organiser says Netflix’s super successful series Stranger Things is many things — an ode to classic scary movies, an 80’s fashion spectacle, and a social media juggernaut. Party goers are invited to venture into the upside down and try hide from the demogorgon. Best dressed will receive
$500 Komune cash.
Visit our what’s on calendar to see more information about Stranger Things Halloween Party at Komune Resort Gold Coast
Halloween Party at Timezone Coolangatta
Get dressed up in favourite costumes and come along with friends and family for up to four hours of fun. There’ll be three exciting prizes to be won for best dressed. Food and drinks available at the October 31 event.
Cost: From $20
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Scarlet Hollow – Interactive Halloween Maze at Beenleigh Historical Village
On October 21-22 and 28-29 Evilcorp Haunted Attractions Australia invites you and your friends to experience your very own horror movie, Scarlet Hollow. It’s offering a live and interactive haunted maze filled with terrifying and murderous creatures will scare, excite and entertain you. Venue offers food and is an 16+ event.
Cost: From $26.49
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Virtual Halloween Hunt at Australia Fair
In the style of Pokemon Go, the Australia Fair augmented reality Halloween Hunt will lead smartphone-holding shoppers on a twisting trail sprinkled with ghastly ghosts, bloodcurdling bats and wicked witches. Live from October 24 through to October 30, the new feature will include plenty of tricks as shoppers hunt throughout the Centre, and of course, in true Halloween spirit, there is a treat for all participants at the end of the journey.
Visit our what’s on calendar to see more information about Virtual Halloween Hunt at Australia Fair
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