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 2023 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 2023
Thursday 28 September
Spooky Creations | Varsity Lakes
Come and join this Halloween-inspired school holiday workshop, perfect for children aged 6-12 years old! This workshop is led by a skilled creative arts therapist and blends art, play, and learning for a truly fun experience.
Kids are encouraged to dress in their favourite Halloween costume if they would like to add an extra touch of fun to the workshop.
Throughout the session, children will engage in captivating and entertaining activities. They will have the chance to unleash their creativity through Halloween-themed art projects using a variety of materials like paint, paper, and markers. These artistic endeavours not only foster creativity but also introduce them to different art techniques.
There will be fun party games and snacks too!
You can book your tickets here for $20 + booking fee
Friday 27 October
Halloween Disco | Coomera
Returning for another year is the free Halloween Spooky Disco at The Park!
Bowling, Putt Putt, Arcade, Kitchen and Bar are all open to the public.
As this event is extremely popular, reserved seating must be booked for $5/seat. Please book seating together or email to be seated together no later than Monday October 23rd. info@the-park.com.au
For $10 per child, kids can enjoy the free disco PLUS all they can eat pizza and a bottomless soft drink. The event runs from 5.30pm – 7.30pm with prizes for the best dressed. The theme of the event is The Adam’s Family. Find out more here
All Properties Group Halloween Movie Night | Coomera
Watch the animated Halloween movie ‘Scarygirl’ at Event Cinemas Coomera and enjoy a spookily fun night. The screening is FREE and you can even enjoy a free choc top with the movie! Book your tickets here
Sunday 29 October
Fang-tastic Family Night | Southport
Come along to Frenzy’s on the 29th of October where you can enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet dinner kicking off from 5pm, and a spooktacular kids show by LOL Crew from 5.30pm to 7pm.
Make sure to get the kids dressed up in their most ghoulish attire, as best-dressed prizes will be awarded to those with the best costumes.
There’s also free kids face painting throughout the night from 5pm to 8pm. Find out more here
Tuesday 31 October
Halloween Party | Southport
It’s a BOO-TIFUL Night for Halloween at the Main Beach Southport Yacht Club’s Kids Halloween Party!
Come and let’s have a skele-TON of fun and treats! Wear your costume and win prizes for the best dressed. With DJs, face painting and loads of lollies, you’ll have a howling good time!
Parents must book in too. PARENTS: $15 includes meal voucher for $15. KIDS: $25 includes disco, games, kids meal, lollies and soft drink.
Halloween Gold Coast events with multiple dates in October
26 – 28 October
Currumbin Wildlife Fangtuary | Currumbin
Enter Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s lair after dark and enjoy three spook-tacular nights of Halloween family fun…if you dare!
From October 26 – 28, guests of all ages are invited to dress up in their Halloween scariest for a frightfully good time.
Ride the train, see baby dinosaurs up close and sink your fangs into delicious treats.
Little monsters aged 3-13 will love our haunted house, trick or treating, as well as much more terror-ific fun.
Purchase VIP tickets for extra perks that are to die for, including express entry, showbags and festive favourites.
Last year this event sold out! Bookings are limited!
Cost: VIP child $65, VIP adult $75, General admission $28 adult and child $25, NTAQ Members 15% off
Find out more here
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. Get all the event details here.
Seaworld Spooky Nights | Gold Coast
Friday and Saturday nights from 13 – 28 October, the kids can head to Seaworld to have some extra spooky fun after dark. Sea World Spooky Nights is Sea World’s all new after hours family event! The event starts at 5:30pm and transforms the park into a Spooky land filled with light displays, laser shows and all kinds of spooky entertainment! Village Roadshow One Pass Holders receive one free entry to Sea World Spooky Nights.
Fright Nights | Gold Coast
Movie World is hosting Fright Night events on Friday and Saturdays through October, starting from 6th Oct. 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. Find out more here.
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!
