Every October the spooky and supernatural come crawling from all corners. We embrace the season by dressing up in our favourite costumes, covering our homes with creepy decorations and taking part in eerie events.
Halloween in South Australia is jam-packed with all things scary, from themed nights, to costume dress codes and fun interactive activities for families. Here are some spooktacular events you can enjoy during Halloween across the state!
Family Friendly Events
Boo at the Zoo
Back for another year, Boo at the Zoo is a frightfully-fun night of entertainment suitable for the entire family. Dress up in your best costumes and stop for a snap at the spooky decorations scattered around the zoo. Plus, follow the trick-or-treat trail and fill up your treat back with delicious goodies from fantastic local companies.
This year there is also an earlier session, starting at 3pm for anyone who would benefit from a low-sensory environment.
Boo at the Zoo
When: Friday 25 October, 4:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: Frome Rd, Adelaide SA 5000
For more information, click here.
WEA: Make Your Own Witch’s Broom Workshop
In a jam-packed four-hour session unleash your inner artist and create your very own witch’s broom. Make and decorate a full-sized broom that can be taken home and used. Using a premade witches’ broom, you will cleanse the broom, then carefully choose what embellishments and crafts you will use to make it magical while you chant your intention, setting it into your broom to make this the most magical tool to use in your home.
WEA: Make Your Own Witch’s Broom Workshop
When: Saturday 26th October, from 9:30am
Where: 223 Angas St, Adelaide SA 5000
For more information, click here.
Halloween Wail at the Gaol!
Wail at the Gaol is back for the ultimate family friendly Halloween event, where guests can explore the spooky Adelaide Gaol, whilst dressing up, with food trucks, live music, arcade games and more. For the kids there is games, craft sessions, and a special treat trail, plus, pre-order your treat bags when booking and let them collect stamps along the way.
Halloween Wail at the Gaol!
When: Saturday 26th October, 11:00am to 7:00pm
Where: 18 Gaol Rd, Adelaide SA 5000
For more information, click here.
BOO! Halloween Comes to Market
Halloween is coming to the Adelaide Farmers’ Market, kicking off the festivities early with a trick-or-treat trail and a chance to win a Halloween family hampers. Enjoy breakfast, shop for local produce, and soak up the festive atmosphere. Prizes will be drawn at 12 noon, so don’t miss out on the spooky fun!
BOO! Halloween Comes to Market
When: Sunday 27th October, 8:30am to 11:30am
Where: Adelaide Showground, Rose Terrace, Wayville SA 5034
For more information, click here.
Urth Clay Studio Halloween
Urth Clay Studio is running two sessions this spooky season, where guests can make their own decoration, bowl or ghost candle holder. On Tuesday at Burnside and Thursday at Goodwood, dress up and make some memories as you are walked through the process of making your own unique piece. This is suitable for any age, but bookings are essential!
Urth Clay Studio Halloween
When: Tuesday 29th and Thursday 31st October, 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Where: 3A Hubbe Court, Burnside and 7/89 Goodwood RD, Goodwood
For more information, click here.
Ritual – The Chosen Ones Halloween Walk-Through
Get the family into the spirit at Ritual – The Chosen Ones. Ritual is set in an eerie, immersive environment where nature and the supernatural collide. As you wander through the twisted paths, you’ll encounter scenes and characters that are as beautiful as they are terrifying.
This event is suited to all ages with a sensory safe session for special needs and young kids before the main sessions. Theres also food trucks and a portion of the proceeds from this event go to the Save Our Wildlife Foundation, helping wildlife in need.
Ritual – The Chosen Ones Halloween Walk-Through
When: Thursday 31st October to Saturday November 2nd, from 4:30pm
Where: 3 Haven Road, Aberfoyle Park, SA
For more information, click here.
The Spookhouse at the Beachouse
The iconic Glenelg Beachouse is being transformed into a family-friendly haunted mansion all Halloween weekend, featuring photo ops and trick-or-treating galore. A timed pass – only required for participating guests – unlocks access to waterslides, dodgem cars, bumper boats, mini golf, a carousel, play castle, train, and arcade games.
There’s even a chance to win a $200 fun card, all you have to do is take your best shot of your outfit when you are at The Beachouse during The Spookhouse Weekend and email your picture along with the ticket holder name for your chance to win!
The Spookhouse at the Beachouse
When: Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd November, from 5:30pm
Where: The Beachouse, Colley Terrace Glenelg, South Australia 5045
For more information, click here.
Adult Events
Cry Baby Halloween
Love Stranger Things? The Upside Down is take over Cry Baby and Nightshade this Halloween. There will be prizes for the best dressed so show up in your Stranger Things alter ego.
Cry Baby Halloween
When: Thursday 31st October
Where: 11 Solomon Street, Adelaide, SA, Australia, South Australia 5000
For more information, click here.
Merrymaker Rooftop Bar Halloween Party
Celebrate Halloween at one of Adelaide’s coolest rooftop bars, with Merrymaker’s Halloween party. With free entry, spooky cocktail specials all weekend and guest DJ Tommy Tequila spinning all your favourite Halloween Hits, this is an event not too be missed.
Merrymaker Rooftop Bar Halloween Party
When: Thursday 31st October, from 5pm
Where: 23-29 Market Street, Adelaide, SA 5000, Adelaide, SA, Australia, South Australia 5000
For more information, click here.
The Grand Bar Halloween Party
Celebrate Halloweekend by the beach at The Grand Bar’s Halloween Party. Get ready for a spooktacular night at The Grand Bar Halloween Party! Join them from 7pm for an unforgettable evening of chills and thrills. There will be a DJ spinning tunes, 2 for 1 Halloween cocktails and a special Spooky Hour from 8pm to 10pm with $7.50 Beers, $7.50 Spirits and $10 South Aves.
Plus if you dare to wear a costume you’ll get a complimentary drink upon arrival and a chance to win a best dressed prize.
The Grand Bar Halloween Party
When: Saturday 2nd November, from 7:00pm
Where: 2 Jetty Rd, Adelaide, SA, Australia, South Australia 5045
For more information, click here.
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