What's on this Halloween in Canberra
There are plenty of things to do for Halloween in Canberra, including parties, spooky film screenings, a family-friendly Spooktacular night at the zoo and much more!
🔪 House of Horror
House of Horror will be taking over Dendy Cinemas for Halloween. They’ll be screening a huge selection of horror films including classics, homegrown films, Korean horror, movies shot and preserved on film, and camp slashers. Come dressed in costume to receive a free small popcorn. Details here.
🦁 Spooktacular at the Zoo
The National Zoo & Aquarium is bringing back Spooktacular on Friday 30 October. There will be scavenger hunts, creepy crafts, a dancefloor, trick-or-treating and Halloween fun for the animals. For adults, there will be a BentSpoke bar. Details here.
🚂 Halloween at the Miniature Railway
The Canberra Miniature Railway will be open on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October for spooky train rides after dark. There will be spooky decorations lighting up the tracks, and everyone is encouraged to come dressed in costume. Details here.
🧛 The Lost Boys at the NFSA
The National Film and Sound Archive is heading back to the '80s for Halloween. They are screening the '80s vampire film The Lost Boys. Come dressed as a 1980s vampire and enjoy a complimentary mocktail or cocktail in the courtyard before the film. Details here.
👻 Halloween Party at Fiction
Iheartuni is organising a Halloween costume party at Fiction on Thursday 29 October. Expect over 500 people, all dressed in costume, plus makeup artists, two dance floors and spooky treats on entry. Details here.
👾 The Witching Hour at Zone 3
Zone 3 is hosting a late-night Halloween session on Friday 30 October. There will be Halloween-themed laser game modes including Zombie Infection, Vampires and Prey Season. Come dressed in your Halloween best. Details here.
🏛️ Paranormal Investigations of Old Parliament House
They say Old Parliament House is one of Canberra’s most haunted buildings. Take a two-hour tour of the building after dark using ghost-hunting equipment and trying different forms of spirit communication. The tour is running on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October. Details here.
🖤 Emoween at Mooseheads
Mooseheads is throwing an emo-themed Halloween party on Friday 30 October. Expect a night of emo anthems, pop-punk chaos and metalcore breakdowns. Come dressed in your best spooky emo wear - just make it black! Details here.
📼 Never Ending 80s on Halloween
Never Ending 80s is bringing its Halloween Special to the Hellenic Club on Saturday 31 October. Dress as your favourite '80s icon, zombie, vampire or horror character and prepare for a night of classic '80s tunes and non-stop dancing. Details here.
🚲 Gungahlin Halloween Bike Party
Canberra By Bike is hosting a family-friendly guided night ride for Halloween. Dress up in a spooky or superhero costume and take a ride around Yerrabi Pond. There will be music, flashing lights and pizzas from Bronx Pizzeria to finish. Details here.
🎭 Alias Cabaret: Vice
Alias Cabaret is hosting its annual Halloween spectacular at Smith’s Alternative on Friday 30 October. Expect a show of questionable morals where drag, burlesque, circus, performance art, poetry, dance and music will tempt a further fall from grace. Details here.
🎃 O’Connor Community Halloween Party
Each year, the O’Connor Community Pantry hosts a Halloween party for the O’Connor community. There will be a BBQ, bake sale and cookie decorating. Come dressed in a spooky costume and join in the spooktacular fun. Details here.
🍒 Tutti Spooky Party
Queer Bar ChiChiz and Fruitbowl are hosting Canberra’s fruitiest dance party. There will be haunting drag, juicy beats and a dance floor crawling with fruity creatures, freaks and fabulous fiends. Details here.
Looking for more spooky things to do - the best way to hear about events in Canberra is through the Canberra Digest newsletter. I often include tours and events that sell-out pretty quickly and aren’t listed on the website.