Northern Beaches venues are going all out with Halloween happenings this year, from a fright-night ball to a haunted house and spooky cinema to ghost tours, there’s something for guys and ghouls of all ages…
Quarantine Station Ghost Tours
Sydney’s Quarantine Station on North Head is one of Australia’s most haunted sites!
As darkness descends over Q Station’s historic buildings, the burial ground and empty pathways… the time comes to encounter the ghosts of our site. Reputed to be one of Australia’s most haunted sites, with stories of ghosts and paranormal occurrences entwined throughout its history. Ghost Tours have operated here since the early 1990’s.
Sceptic, believer, family, friends or corporate groups – we have a tour for you! Our tours are available to book via our website or in person at the Visitor Centre.
Date: Various
Time: Various
Link: https://www.quarantineghosttours.com/
October Family Movies at Manly Library
These school holidays, drop-in to the Library space for an afternoon of Halloween films on the big-ish screen.
Suitable for children under 12, with an accompanying parent or guardian. All families and ages welcome.
12.30 pm Movie Screening:
- Film rating: PG
- 1 hour 33 minutes, concluding at 2.13 pm
- Movie Hint: A Family are in trouble when a curse turns them into their Halloween costumes of Monsters.
2.30 pm Movie Screening:
- Film rating: PG
- 1 hour 40 minutes, concluding at 4.10 pm
- Hint: A classic book series meets the big screen with events sure to give you Goose Bumps…
Date: 11th October 2024
Time: 12:30pm, 2:30pm
Link: https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/library/whats-on/all-library-events/october-family-movies-mona-vale-library
Sustainable Halloween – Sewing Workshop
Join us for a fun-filled sewing workshop with Boomerang Bags Northern Beaches Kimbriki in the school holidays!
In this workshop you will hand sew some Halloween decorative craft from discarded materials and learn how you can help reduce the waste from single-use Halloween decorations and costumes. All materials will be provided. If you have a particular tote bag or t-shirt you would like to embellish you are welcome to bring that too.
This workshop is for children and young people, aged 8 – 14 years. Everyone must be wearing enclosed shoes. A light morning tea will be provided. Please don’t bring any single-use plastic to the event.
Boomerang Bags N. B. Kimbriki is a local community group that works out of The Hub, Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre, Ingleside with a commitment to sustainability, turning discarded materials into meaningful items. Boomerang Bags is about connecting communities, making bags, diverting waste, starting conversations, fostering sustainable behaviour, and having a bit of fun! You can find out more on their facebook page.
Date: Friday 11 October 2024
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Link: https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/whats-on/sustainable-halloween-sewing-workshop
Spooktober at the Hayden Orpheum
This October at the Hayden Orpheum, get ready to be thoroughly spooked by a curated selection of creepy classics. These include restorations of silver-screen legends such as Psycho (1960) and Nosferatu (1922), as well as camp classics such as The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) and Jim Henson’s Labyrinth (1986). So, get dressed up and grab your popcorn!
Date: October 18th – November 3rd 2024
Time: Various
Link: https://www.orpheum.com.au/spooktober
Hamlet Comes to Manly
The ghost of the King of Denmark tells his son Hamlet to avenge his murder by killing the new king, Hamlet’s uncle. Hamlet feigns madness, contemplates life and death, and seeks revenge. His uncle, fearing for his life, also devises plots to kill Hamlet.
Shakespeare’s classic tale is presented by Point Break Theatre Co at the Star Of The Sea Theatre, Manly.
Date: 23rd – 27th October 2024
Time: Various
Link: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1285747
Open Air Cinema Brookvale – Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Step into the Halloween spirit with our free Open Air Cinema, returning to Brookvale this October! Featuring the chilling new Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024). Gates creak open at 5.30pm, with the movie starting at 6.30pm sharp.
Dress up as your favourite spooky character and cozy up with your picnic rug as we conjure a magical evening for everyone. Pack your own spine-tingling snacks or indulge in a treat from our wickedly delicious food trucks.
Dare to join us for a frightfully good time!
Date: 25 October 2024
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Halloween Dance Party at Major Fun Freshwater
Drop the kids off at Major Fun for a Halloween party. There are prizes for best costume, DJ KitKat will be bringing the beats and there’s also games and activities. Best of all parents can enjoy the restaurants and facilities at Harbord Diggers in the meantime!
Date: Oct 26
Time: 6pm-9.30pm
Link: https://www.majorfun.com.au/major-fun-freshwater-events
Brookvale Halloween Festival
Join us for a day of ghoulishly good times and spine-chilling thrills at our annual Halloween event. Whether you’re a little monster, a teenage trickster, or a grown-up ghoul, there’s something for everyone at this family-friendly festival.
Date: 26 October 2024
Time: 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Link: https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/whats-on/brookvale-halloween-festival
Open Air Cinema Brookvale – Hotel Transylvania: Transformania
Step into the Halloween spirit with our free Open Air Cinema, returning to Brookvale this October! Featuring the chillingly delightful Hotel Transylvania: Transformania (2022). Gates creak open at 5.30pm, with the movie starting at 6.30pm sharp.
Dress up as your favourite spooky character and cozy up with your picnic rug as we conjure a magical evening for everyone. Pack your own spine-tingling snacks or indulge in a treat from our wickedly delicious food trucks.
Dare to join us for a frightfully good time!
Date: 26 October 2024
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Halloween Party at the Beach Club Collaroy
Halloween at the Neutral Bay Club
Forget spooky – Neutral Bay Club is bringing the fun to Halloween! Whether you’re a ghoul looking to groove or a witch needing a break, we’ve got some fang-tastic things planned to save your day from being frightfully boring!
So ditch the broomstick, grab your crew, and let’s turn up the boos! Stay tuned for more deets!
Date: 31st October – 1st November
Time: TBC
Link: https://www.instagram.com/theneutralbayclub/p/DAk8_4Ghuqw/
Halloween Pumpkin Painting, Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden
Are you looking for a spooktacular Halloween afternoon activity? Then trick or treat your way down to the Wildflower Garden for a pumpkin painting workshop. This workshop will be run by one of their experienced rangers and all guests will take home a mini painted pumpkin. It could just be spookiest thing you’ll do all year!
Ages 6-12 years and a parent/guardian must remain with the child for the duration of the event.
Date: 31st October 2024
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Link: https://krg-events.bookable.net.au/#!/event-detail/ev_4a9f650b7003413993034ee1d0baa54c
Trick or Treat Trail, Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden
Are you looking for some fun for the children this Halloween? Things are getting spooky at the Wildflower Garden!
Dress up and drop into their Visitor Centre during your booked session time to participate in our Trick or Treat Trail! Complete the trail for a treat. Trail takes approx. 30mins to complete.
Date: 31st October 2024
Time: Various
Link: https://krg-events.bookable.net.au/#!/event-detail/ev_396738ceacd848fc921f4987aa87acf3
Haunted House Exhibition, Allambie
Halloween Hip Hop at the Steyne
All Hallows Eve Bar Crawl, Manly
- The Hold (FIRST STOP)
- InSitu Bar
- Market Lane Live
- Donny’s Bar for 4 spooky cocktails, exclusive drink specials, live music and a costume comp with prizes to be won!
Your $50 ticket includes:
- FOUR Halloween themed cocktails (one at each venue)
- Access to exclusive drink specials
- Entrance into a costume comp WITH prizes to be won
- Invite to our afterparty at Donny’s ft. live music
- Skrewball Whiskey merch
Date: 31st October 2024
Time: 6:00pm
Link: https://hellomanly.com.au/listing/all-hallows-eve-bar-crawl/
Halloween Ball at Quarantine Station
Dust off those Halloween costumes because you’re invited to a night of fright and fun at Q Stations’ Halloween Ball, an experience that promises to haunt your memories forever! Dare to feast on our bone-chilling Halloween buffet and awaken your inner ghost hunter as you embark on a chilling 1-hour ghost tour, uncovering the sinister stories that linger within our haunted walls.
So, gather your most daring friends and prepare for a Halloween celebration that will haunt you long after the night is over! Strictly 18+.
Inclusions:
- Entry to Halloween Ball
- 1-hour ghost tour
- Buffet dinner
- Live DJ
Halloween Party ft. KLP, Harbord Hotel
KLP is headlining the Haunted Harbord Saturday party on the 2nd of November at Harbord Hotel. Throw on your best spooky outfits for a chance to win some prizes — it’s all treats, no tricks! KLP is one of Australia’s go-tos for big house music energy and is guaranteed to deliver good vibes. You might recognise her from ‘Energy’, placing #21 in triple j’s coveted Hottest 100 countdown. Don’t miss it!
The best part is, it’s FREE ENTRY!
Date: 2 November 2024
Time: Entry from 5:00pm
Link: https://harbordhotel.com.au/event/klp-a-haunted-harbord-saturdays/
Trunk or Treat Halloween Party, Frenchs Forest
Join us for an exciting Trunk or Treat Halloween Party at Aussie Gems. All decorated trunks are parked at Aussie Gems parking spots with festive or spooky themes to celebrate Halloween. Kids go from car to car, “trick-or-treating” by collecting candy and goodies from each decorated trunk.
PLUS, there will be a Haunted House, sausage sizzle and a juice popper for the kids! $30 per person (Siblings $20)
Families: If you are able to decorate your trunk and fill with lollies for a Trunk or Treat please email: design@aussiegems.com.au
