Looking for some fun Halloween Events around Sydney that you can take your kids to? It‘s spooky and it’s scary, and it’s a whole lot of fun! There are lots of spook-tacular Halloween events happening on Sydney’s North Shore (and beyond!), where you can enjoy frights and delights plus some fun tricks and delicious treats.
If you’re ready to get your scare on, use the Quicklinks to take a peek below at these fabulous Sydney Halloween events for kids:
- Luna Park: Halloscream, Milsons Point
- Halloween at Wildflower Gardens, St Ives
- Halloween Kids Disco @ Hornsby RSL
- Halloween Hunt, Turramurra
- Halloween on the Screen, Lane Cove
- Halloween at Minskys, Cremorne
- Frights & Bites Night, Australian Reptile Park
- Halloween Cinema Under the Stars, Mosman
- Halloween at Westfield Hornsby
- The Nicho Halloween Festival, Balmain
- Halloween Kids Disco, Castle Hill
- Halloween Family Fest, Entertainment Quarter
- Miminvovo Halloween Spooky Selfie Experience, Rosebery
- Little Park of Horrors, Centennial Park
Best Halloween Events for kids on Sydney’s North Shore
Halloscream, Luna Park
Step into Sydneyβs biggest Halloween festival and explore a hauntingly transformed Luna Park after dark. Featuring:
- Crystal Ward β the eerie scare maze inside the Heritage-listed Crystal Palace
- The Carnival Beneath β a twisted circus where clowns lurk in the dark
- Midway performers roaming the park, adding to the atmosphere
- Unlimited rides throughout the night, including iconic favourites like the Ferris Wheel
- VIP only games like Round & Round and Red Light Green Light from Squid Game: The Experience
- When: 30 October – 1 November, 6pm-10pm
- Where:Β Luna Park, Milsons Point
- Suitable for:Β 14 years +
- Cost: From $110 per person, tickets include unlimited rides
- More info
Halloween at Minskys, Cremorne
Join Minskys for a spooktacular Halloween celebration thatβs fun for kids and adults alike!
Event Highlights
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Kidsβ Activities (5:00pm β 7:00pm): Face painting, Halloween music, and a special kidsβ menu
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Live Music (from 9:00pm till late): Enjoy tunes and atmosphere into the night
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Costumes Encouraged: Dress up for Halloween fun!
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Free Entry: Bring the family and join the festivities
Make a night of it β start early with the kidsβ fun, then settle in for live music after dark. Bookings are recommended to secure your spot!
- When: 31 October
- Where: Minskys Hotel, Military Road, Cremorne
- Cost: Free
- More info
Halloween at Westfield Hornsby
They’re celebrating Halloween with events and entertainment for the whole family on Friday, October 31. See what’s on:
FANG – tastic Face Painting
Head to their Halloween Zone, on level 2 near UNIQLO for complimentary facepainting from 2pm – 5pm.
SPOOK – tacular Treats
Visit their level 3 Concierge desks, located near DAISO and Harvey Norman to collect some sweet treats, from 2pm – 5pm.
FRIGHT- fully tasty Spooky Floss
Score yourself complimentary spooky floss in our Halloween Zone from 2pm – 5pm near UNIQLO.
HAUNT – ingly fun Story Time
Fun for ages 3 – 10, join us at our Halloween Story Time Zone, near the level 3 Concierge desk closest to Harvey Norman, where your little monster can hang out with their ghoulish host for a Halloween Story time and Sing along, costumes optional!
- When: Thursday 31 October, 2-5pm
- Where: Hornsby Mall
- More info
Halloween Kids Disco @ Hornsby RSL
Get ready for a spook-tacular night of music, dance and Halloween fun!
In collaboration with Hornsby After Dark, Hornsby RSL invites all little ghosts, goblins, and K-Pop fans to the ultimate K-Pop Demon Hunter Kids Disco! When the clock strikes 5pm, the lights go down and the beats go up with DJ KIT KAT spinning the best Halloween hits and K-pop dance tracks.
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Live DJ & dance floor fun
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Dress-up contest β come as your favourite demon hunter, idol, or spooky character
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Family Halloween movie screening after the disco
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Snacks & good vibes all night
Kick off the Halloween season with this fun-filled dance and movie night, perfect for kids and families alike!
Note: All persons under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Book your tickets now and join us for a night of music, magic, and monsters at Hornsby RSL!
- When: 24 October
- Where: Hornsby RSL Club, High Street, HornsbyΒ
- Cost: $10
- More info
Halloween at Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden
Join Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden for a week of Halloween fun! Nature Play is turning spooky with Halloween themes Monday to Friday from 10am β 11.30am
- Spooky Bats:
Monday, 27 October 2025 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Friday, 31 October 2025 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM - Mini Monsters
Tuesday, 28 October 2025 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Wednesday, 29 October 2025 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Thursday, 30 October 2025 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- When: 28 – 31 October
- Where: Wildflower Gardens, St Ives
- Cost: $5-$20
- More info
Halloween Hunt, Turramurra
Ray White UNS would love to see you at their free family community event for their annual Halloween Hunt. There will be plenty of prizes to be won, lots of treats to be found and even some goodies for the adults. Dress to impress in your best costume, and bring your own bucket. With prizes and a guessing competition – don’t miss out.
- When: Sunday 12 October, 9am
- Where: Balmaringa Reserve, South Turramurra
- Suitable for:Β All ages
- Cost: Free
- More info
Halloween on the Screen, Lane Cove
Come and defy gravity! Join for a spellbinding outdoor screening of the Wicked Movie under the stars.
A great excuse to finish up your leftover Halloween candy, or grab dinner from one of the many nearby restaurants.
BYO picnic blanket or low chairs.
Weather permitting.
- When:Β Saturday 1 November, 5pm to 7pm
- Where: The Canopy, Lane Cove
- Cost:Β Free
- More info
Halloween Cinema Under the Stars, Mosman
Get into the spooky spirit with Mosman Councilβs outdoor Halloween cinema night on Friday 31 October!
Join for eerie pre-movie entertainment, movie snacks, and pizza, before settling in to watch the classic film βWallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbitβ (celebrating its 20th anniversary).
This family-friendly fright night promises fun for all agesβcomplete with a touch of Halloween magic, tasty treats, and community vibes.
Bring your blankets, invite your friends and family, and enjoy a cozy, spooky evening under the stars!
- When: Friday 31 October, 7pm
- Where: Mosman Village Green
- Cost: Free
- More info
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Frights & Bites Night, Australian Reptile Park
Get ready for a spook-tacular afternoon of family fun, creepy creatures, and Halloween magic! The Australian Reptile Park is hosting its very first Frights & Bites Night β a family-friendly fright fest perfect for little ghouls, brave explorers, and everyone in between!
Step inside the park for an evening packed with exciting shows, hands-on encounters, and delicious treats. Watch thrilling reptile demonstrations, join in the trick-or-treat trail, and show off your best costume for a chance to win fun prizes!
- When: Friday 31 October, 3pm-7pm
- Where: Australian Reptile Park, Pacific Highway, Somersby
- More info
Little Park of Horrors, Centennial Park
Head to the Little Park of Horrors at Centennial Park Venue on Sunday, October 26. Enjoy some good old-fashioned Halloween fun: spooky stories, ghoulish games, creepy crawlers, and crafts await you. Be sure to dress up in your Halloween-inspired outfit. And, of course, there will be a treat at the end!
Children will enjoy trick-or-treating, spooky activities and meet some unique Australian animals.
- When: Sunday 26 October, 9am-4pm
- Where: Grand Drive, Centennial Park
- Suited for:Β 4-10 years
- Cost: Starts at $20
- More info
Halloween Family Fest, Entertainment Quarter
Step into a whimsical world of tricks, treats, and monster-sized fun at Halloween Family Fest β Sydneyβs ultimate Halloween adventure for families!
From 31 October to 2 November, enjoy the Trick-or-Treat Trail, Monster Mash Disco, Lilβ Spooks Carnival, Outdoor Cinema, Markets, and so much more. Itβs spooky (but not scary!) fun for kids of all ages β packed with inflatables, games, treats, and magical moments.
Costumes are highly encouraged⦠the wilder, the better!
- When: 31 October to 2 November
- Where:Β The Entertainment Quarter, Sydney
- More info
The Nicho Halloween Festival 2025
Join us as we celebrate the 36th year of the iconic Nicholson Street Public School Halloween Festival onΒ Saturday 25 October, 2025 from 1-6pm. Everyone is welcome!
This yearβs haunted celebration has something for everyone βΒ a bewitching performance by Casey Burgess (Hi-5), a terrifying Haunted House experience,Β the spellbinding Wizarding World for all Harry Potter fans,Β inflatables that will make you jump out of your skin,Β potion making and crafts galore, face painting, culinary treats,Β surprise-filled Tombola Jars,Β a Box Maze packed with hair-raising jump scaresΒ and much more.Β Pre-buy yourΒ attraction tokensΒ to use on games, food and drink and save!
Come dressed in your favourite Halloween costume and enjoy the fun. We canβt wait to celebrate the spooky season with you at Nicholson Street Public School Balmain Eastβ¦ if you dare!
- When: Saturday 25 October, 1pm-6pm
- Where:Β Nicholson Street Public School, Nicholson Street, Balmain East
- Cost: Free
- More info
Halloween Kids Disco, Castle Hill
Gather all the little ghouls and dance the night away with this fun and free kids disco!
- When: Friday 31 October, 6pm-9pm
- Where: Castle Hill RSL, 77 Castle St, Castle Hill
- Cost: Free
- More info
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