Looking for Halloween events 2024 on the Gold Coast? Read on for some spooktacular ideas!
Are you planning a kid-friendly Halloween on the Gold Coast but don’t know where to start? Families Magazine Gold Coast has got you covered. Check out our comprehensive wrap-up of freaky, family-friendly Halloween events happening on the Gold Coast this October.
Trick or Treat: Halloween 2024 is on its way!
Now, I don’t know about you, but in our family the promise of getting dressed up in a costume and eating copious amounts of candy is just far too appealing to ignore, so for like-minded families,s we’ve thrown together a comprehensive list of the best kid-friendly Halloween events on and around the Gold Coast.
You could also get your kids into the Halloween spirit this year by teaching them the real meaning of Halloween.
Halloween Gold Coast 2024
Multiple dates
Fright Nights at Movie World
Movie World is hosting Fright Night events on Friday and Saturdays through October, starting from 5 October. With terrifying rides, gory entertainment and killer clowns, be prepared to be scared witless!
You can choose your thrill level from mild to moderate or max, and there are plenty of upgrades to enhance the fun. The event is pretty creepy, and the advice on their website is that it’s not recommended for children under 14 so it’s definitely one for the older kids.
- When: 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, 31 October
- Time: 6pm – 10:30pm (rides till 10pm)
- Where: Movie World
Spooky Nights at Sea World
Grab your broom sticks and cauldrons and cast a spell at Sea World Spooky Nights this October. Witness the Sea World Boo Crew’s Monster Mayhem Laser Lightshow, adventure through seven spooky precincts with a line-up of live entertainment, plus enjoy rides and exhibits at night!
- When: 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 October
- Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
- Where: Sea World
For more information, click here.
Fang-tastic Family Night at Southport
This October, Sharks are putting on not one, but two of spooktacular Halloween Family Nights.
On Sunday 27 October and Thursday 31 October, the whole family can enjoy an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet dinner kicking off from 5pm, followed by an incredible Halloween-themed kids show hosted by LOL Crew from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
There’s free face painting throughout the night from 4:30pm to 7:30pm, and make sure to get the kids dressed up in their most ghoulish attire, as best dressed prizes will be awarded to those with the coolest costumes!
All tickets include seafood buffet admission.
- When: Sunday 27 October, Thursday 31 October
- Time: 5pm – 8:30pm
- Where: Southport Sharks, Southport
Click here for more information.
Currumbin Wildlife Fangtuary: Currumbin
Prepare yourself for spook-tacular family fun, dress up in your scariest Halloween outfits, ride the ghost train, explore the haunted forest and shake off those spider webs at the kids dance party!
Your little monsters will love trick or treating after dark, amongst nature at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Don’t miss the street performers, jumping castle and fire twirling. It’s going to be truly terror-iffic!
Purchase VIP tickets for a whole host of perks that are to die for, including express entry, goodie bags and festive favourites. Be quick, this event sells out every year!
- When: Friday 25 October, Saturday 26 October
- Where: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Happy Halloween: Coomera
Dreamworld is about to become frightfully fun, as Happy Halloween returns on selected nights this October (be quick, some of them are already sold out!) Get the family into the scary spirit and enjoy all your favourite rides at night, plus a whole lot of eerie entertainment as you celebrate the spooky season.
There’s so much fam-fastic fun to be had, you won’t want to miss this year’s Happy Halloween. Some of the festivities include:
- Free kids trick or treating
- Fam-tastic entertainment
- Costume contest
- Frightful food delights
- Rides at night
- Spooky photo ops
- Count Kenny’s Mystery Mansion
- Kids hunted inflatable maze
Event information:
- When: 11-12 October, 18-19 October, 25-26 October
- Time: 5:30pm – 9pm
The event has sold out for the last 5 years, so make sure to grab your ticket. Click here for more information.
Halloween Horror Train: Gold Coast
Are you ready for the ride of your life?
Hop aboard the Horror Express to travel through the mysterious Ghost and Zombie Gardens of Paradise Resort. You will be transported into a scare zone and immersed in a world of horror. Scary creatures might suddenly appear to give you a fright! This activity is recommended for ages 8 and over.
- When: 4, 11, 18, 25 October and 1 November
- Time: Multiple sessions running from 6pm – 7:40pm
- Where: 122 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217
For more information, click here.
Friday 25 October
Halloween Drag Queen Bingo: Coomera
An exclusive Halloween Drag Queen Bingo has arrived! This family-friendly event is not to be missed! Hosted by Vollie LaVont and ShuShu Funtanna, your favourite entertainers will keep you laughing all night long. Ticket includes a reserved table, a drink on arrival, 5 games of bingo with prizes to be won and an amazing night out.
- When: Friday 25 October
- Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
- Where: The Park Coomera, Shop MM7 Westfield Coomera, Level 2/103 Foxwell Road
Sunday 27 October
Halloween fun day with petting zoo: Ormeau
Shearers Arms Tavern is having a Halloween fun day with a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, a dress up party and more! Please note that this event is free for dining customers only.
- When: Sunday 27 October
- Time: 12pm – 3pm
- Where: Shearers Arms Tavern, 23 Peachey Road, Ormeau QLD 4208
Click here for more information.
Thursday 31 October
The Surrounds Halloween Fang-tastic Festivities: Helensvale
The Leisure Centre at The Surrounds at Helensvale is hosting its annual Halloween celebration with evening full of spooky surprises!
Funnybone Café has created a special Halloween menu. The Spooky Room – sponsored by Coastal Property Agents – will give the under 12s a thrill, with the wickedest of witches dishing out sweet treats to jump-start their trick or treating adventures. The kids can creep around the Leisure Centre exploring the activities on offer including the candy relay, pumpkin tic tac toe, and a Halloween inspired colouring-in station before they adorn their bodies with ghoulish body art at the temporary tattoo station.
This is a free event but RSVPs are required.
- When: Thursday 31 October
- Time: from 4pm
- WHere: Funnybone Café, 6 Emerald Drive, Helensvale
Click here for more information.
Halloween Light Party: Southport
The Southport Church of Christ is hosting their free annual Light Party; a Halloween alternative for children of all ages including a magic and circus show, sausage sizzle, jumping castle, face painting, petting zoo, games and activities and a lot more!
To keep this event friendly for all children of all ages, the Church requests that only non-scary costumes be worn.
- When: Thursday 31 October
- Time: 4pm – 7pm
- Where: Southport Church of Christ, 1 Griffith Way, Southport
For more information, click here.
Halloween night: Ormeau
Gold Coast Libraries present a Halloween scavenger hunt, spooky crafts or scary storytimes. While you’re there, why not explore their collection and pick up your next spooky read to take home! No need to book, just call in and get into the Halloween spirit.
- When: Thursday 31 October
- Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
- Where: Ormeau Community Lounge & Library, 3 Cuthbert Drive, Ormeau QLD 4208
Click here for more information.
Halloween at SYC: Main Beach
It’s a boo-tiful night for Halloween at the Southport Yacht Club! It’s a great night for all families in a fun and controlled atmosphere. Get ready for the thrills, child, and unforgettable fun and treats! Wear your costume and get to win prizes for the best dressed. There will be a DJ spinning some tunes, face-painters, games and loads of lollies! Bookings are essential.
- When: Thursday 31 October
- Time: 4pm – 8pm
- Where: 1 Macarthur Parade, Main Beach QLD 4217
Host your own Halloween Gold Coast street party
Halloween is the perfect occasion to get a neighbourhood street party together particularly if you’re not keen to venture too far afield but still want to have some Halloween fun. It doesn’t have to be huge and it’s easy to organise. Here’s how to host a Halloween Street Party.
Happy Halloween Gold Coast kids!
We hope your Halloween on the Gold Coast is full of spooky fun and shared witches cackles. If we’ve missed any great Halloween Gold Coast events 2023 please let us know in the comments!
