Halloween in Melbourne for Kids 2025

Boo!!! Let’s get spooky and celebrate Halloween in Melbourne! Halloween is becoming more and more popular each year in Australia and each year there are some great organised Halloween events in Melbourne for kids and families.

Whether you are planning a Halloween party, taking the kids trick-or-treating, or just dressing up at home, here are a few fun and spooky events for kids in and around Melbourne.

Halloween Activities for Kids Melbourne 2019

When is Halloween 2025?

Halloween is celebrated on the 31st October each year.

Things to do Halloween in Melbourne 2025

There are some fun Halloween events in Melbourne for this year! We will be updating this post so keep checking in!

1. Halloween at Melbourne Gaol

Step into the dark, eerie halls of the Old Melbourne Gaol this Halloween, where ghostly figures and shadowy tales await. Experience the thrill of exploring the notorious prison, cell by cell, and feel the spine-chilling atmosphere of the Old City Watch House.

When:
31st October
Where:
Melbourne Gaol
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2. Luna Dark

Celebrate Halloween in Melbourne with the kids at Luna Park as it comes back from the dead as Luna Dark. It’s Melbourne’s biggest and most bone-chilling costume party, where zombies, ghouls, ghosts, vampires and people who knew what you did last summer, come out to play.

There are both day and night sessions. Expect everything from VR horror games, to screaming competitions and your very own SFX horror makeup artist. Make sure you’re dressed to kill, because there are prizes for the best and scariest costume!
When:
25th October – 2nd November
Where:
Luna Park, 18 Lower Esplanade, St Kilda
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3. Halloween High Tea

From Wednesday, 1st October – 2nd November, there is a Halloween-inspired high tea at Mary Eats Cake! The menu is made by the talented chefs at Melbourne’s Favourite High Tea venues in Brunswick and Montrose.

When:
Wednesday 1st October – 2nd November
Where:
Mary Eats Cake, 558 Sydney, Brunswick | 13 Letih Road, Montrose

4. Skyline Melbourne Scare Park

Enjoy a frightfully fun mix of scares including a spooky maze, arts and crafts, scary characters, kids activities, Ferris Wheel rides, toffee apples, and so much more! Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or just in it for the Halloween fun, there’s something for everyone.

Where:
Skyline Melbourne
When:
24th Oct – 26th Oct & 30th Oct – 2nd Nov

4. Sk8house Halloween Spooky Skate

Get ready for a hauntingly good time at the Sk8house Halloween Spooky Skate on This annual event is so popular that it’s guaranteed to sell out, so make sure to book your tickets now to secure your spot. Put on your most frightening costumes, lace up those skates, and be part of an unforgettable evening of spine-tingling fun. They’ve got thrilling music, spine-chilling games, and prizes for the best-dressed ghouls and goblins.

When:
Friday 31 Oct, 7–10pm
Saturday 1 Nov, 6–10pm
Where:
Sk8house, Unit 3/2 Amayla Cres, Carrum Downs
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5. Halloween at the Melbourne Museum

Dress up or come as you are to the all ages Halloween event of the year as Melbourne Museum transforms into a super natural den of delight, filled with terrifying treats, bone-chilling beats and frightening feats.Trick or treat though the galleries collecting limited edition cards and prizes. Hit the dancefloor for classic Halloween hits and haunting live performances. Join a ghost tour and participate in spooky science shows and much more!

Where:
Melbourne Museum
When:
31st October
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6. Melbourne Mexican Festival

Get Ready to enjoy the Best Mexican Festival in Melbourne. With a weekend full colours, skulls, face painting and more. Enjoy the best Mexican Festival in Melbourne with a wide option of children’s activities including Face painting, Parks, Mexican Characters, and delicious food.

When:
TBA
Where:
309-311 William St, West Melbourne
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7. Monster Party at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre

Get into the spooky spirit at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre with a range of haunting Halloween activities on offer. Guests are invited to wear their favourite Halloween costume, unleash their inner monster, and experience the most electrifying Monster Party takeover imaginable!

When:
TBA
Where:
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Level 2, Chadstone Shopping Centre
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8. Trick or Treat at Kryal Castle

Kryal Castle is opening its gates for a frightfully fun family adventure to celebrate Halloween across Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th of October! Start with a trick-or-treat bag and follow a trail filled with tasty treats and spooky surprises. Plus, enjoy ghoulish face painting, potion-making, archery, axe-throwing, and witness Dracula himself host the Championship Joust!

Where:
Kryal Castle
When:
19th and 20th October
Gates open from 10am – 4pm
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9. Halloween at the Old Cheese Factory

Get your costumes ready for a spook-tacular night at the Old Cheese Factory! One of Casey’s most iconic landmarks is transforming into a Halloween playground filled with thrills, chills, and plenty of family fun. Join in for a night of eerie entertainment, spooky surprises, and festive fun for all ages.

Where:
Old Cheese Factory, Homestead Road, Berwick
When:
Friday 31 October, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Halloween Activities at Home

For those who prefer not to go out, we have 13 spooky activities for kids to do at home!

Check out our post: HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

Halloween Decorations

If you are looking for ideas to decorate your house check out these HALLOWEEN DECORATION IDEAS.

Halloween Costumes

Everyone needs a great Halloween costume. If you are looking for kids costumes, check out these HALLOWEEN COSTUMES FOR KIDS.

Know Another fun Halloween Activity Idea?

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