Looking for the best Halloween events in Melbourne for kids and families? The spookiest time of the year is almost here, and in true fang-tastic form, Melbourne is raising the dead with its biggest and best eerie events. From haunted walking tours to trick-or-treat trails, after-dark adventures to dance parties and witch hunts, the city comes alive with Halloween-themed parties and days out in 2026!

So don your best creepy costume and get the kids ready for a BIG weekend of thrills, chills (and maybe some spills!), as Melbourne celebrates Halloween 2026! 

What's On For Families This Halloween in Melbourne

1. Luna Dark Day & Night Sessions

Get ready to experience Luna Park Melbourne like you've never seen it before! Over six terrifying nights and four family-friendly days, Luna Park becomes Luna Dark - a celebration of the weird and wonderful. Resurrected for Halloween 2026, Luna Dark has become a much-loved fixture at this spooky time of year, delivering something for everyone.  

For the mini-monsters, day sessions feature Halloween-themed stage shows from award-nominated Elk Puppets, performances from the Dark Angels: A Live Halloween Pop Show, the Harvest of Horrors maze and the Wizz Fizz Pumpkin Patch. Kids will love having their faces transformed by the park's face painters which might help them win a prize at the Wizz Fizz Best Costume Competition, for those who are seriously scary! 

As the sun sets, Luna Dark comes alive with its evening sessions for teens and adults. With spine-tingling scare attractions such as the Carnival of Screams, live entertainment, roving ghosts and ghouls from 6pm until midnight. Plus, an 18+ Haunted Spirits Bar, for those looking to calm their nerves after experiencing one of the biggest fright nights Melbourne has to offer! 

For show times, the full schedule and to book tickets, visit Luna Dark. 

Where:   Luna Park Melbourne, 18 Lower Esplanade, St Kilda
When:    Thursday 22 October - Sunday 1 November 2026
Cost:      Tickets $57 per adult (13+); $47 per child (4-12 years); $175 per family pass 

2. Halloween at the Museum

Dress up in your favourite Halloween costume and join the spooky celebrations at Melbourne Museum as the galleries come alive after dark with Spooky Science, Creature Encounters and live entertainment!

Follow the Trick or Treat Trail to collect candies, join the Costume Parade and show off your spooky look or hit the Halloween Dancefloor and bust out your best monster moves to some utterly terrifying tunes. Enjoy after-dark access to one of Melbourne's most iconic cultural attractions in this one-off event that is sure to be the talk of the town. 

Book your Melbourne Museum tickets online. 

Where:   Melbourne Museum, 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton
When:    Friday 30 October 2026 | 6 pm - 9.30 pm
Cost:      Adult $39; Child (16 and under) $25

3. Scare Kilda

One of Melbourne's biggest spooky celebrations, Scare Kilda returns in 2026 with a huge array of spooktacularily eerie events across the weekend of 30 October to 1 November (plus a few bonus events before and after). Kids will love taking part in The Great Halloween Pumpkin Hunt at Acland Court, a treasure hunt like no other at Nightmare on Fitzroy Street or braving Acland Village's Ghoulish Ghost Tours. 

Adults are spoilt for choice too with everything from Slasher Trivia, spooky stand-up comedy with Halloween in the Cellar, bar crawls, karoake and more! Even your four-legged friends will have something to bark about with the Wolfpack Dog Treat Walk happening through Acland Village - trick or treating fun for your fur baby! 

Visit Scare Kilda for the full lineup of events. 

Where:   Acland and Fitzroy Street precincts
When:    Friday 30 October - Sunday 1 November 2026
Cost:      FREE and ticketed events

4. The Great Witch Hunt

Double, double, toil and trouble... The Great Witch Hunt is back once again in 2026! 

The Bass Strait Shire is overrun with witches this Halloween and all you have to do is find them! The Great Witch Hunt is an annual event that sees 50 witches on display at businesses throughout the region. Keen to join in the fun? You must find at least 10 different witches in three different towns to be in with a chance of winning. Keep going and find all 50 witches to win even more prizes! 

Prizes on offer include a holiday for a family of four plus vouchers to local attractions galore! With over $2,000 worth of prizes to be won in the main draw, get your witch-hunting caps on and start searching! 

Purchase your Great Witch Hunt tickets online.

Where:   Bass Strait Shire
When:    Throughout October 2026
Cost:      $5 per ticket

5. Halloween Kids Party at The Workers Club

If you're looking for somewhere for your little ones to burn off some sugar, this could be it. For four jam-packed hours, the Dandenong Workers Sports Club will become a ghoulish playground with face painting, a jumping castle, a DJ dance party, costume parade, take-home Halloween crafts and lolly stations. With prizes on offer for best dressed and best dance moves, you could be coming home with more than just a couple of worn-out kiddos! 

Book your Halloween Kids Party ticket online. 

Where:      Dandenong Workers Sports Club, 52-70 Wedge Street, Dandedong, 3175
When:       Saturday 31 October, 12 pm - 4 pm 
Cost:         $10 per person, kids under 3 free  

6. Spooky Ghost Tours

Only for the brave of heart, Halloween at Old Melbourne Gaol is the ultimate in fright nights. Witness Victoria's oldest and spookiest prison be transformed for one night only into a mischievous playground with plenty of chills and thrills along the way. What awaits? Haunted attractions and after-dark escapades, spooky keepsakes to remember the thrills long after the visit and the Bizarre Bar open all night long. If you're feeling brave enough, you can also go on a self-guided tour throughout the Gaol, but we won't be joining you on that one....

Please note that these ghost tours are recommended for children aged 8 and older.  

To book tickets to Halloween at Old Melbourne Gaol, visit online. 

Where:   Throughout Melbourne, see website for locations.
When:    October 2026
Cost:      From $39

7. Halloween at Sk8house 

For an energy-fuelled fun family night out, Sk8house is once again returning with an extended Halloween event this year. Now for two nights on Friday 30 October and Saturday 31 October, families can get dressed up in their spookiest costumes and hit the rink for some seriously scary skating. The rink and venue will be transformed with live animations, entertainment, games and prizes to be won. Families who have been before will know that this popular event sells out, so get limbering up now for an evening of fun, frights and bumps in the night!

To book tickets to Halloween at Sk8house, visit online.  

Where:    Unit 3/2 Amayla Crescent, Carrum Downs, 3201
When:     Friday 30 October, 7 pm - 10 pm and Saturday 31 October, 6 pm - 9 pm 
Cost:       Single entry $18; Group of four $64; Skate hire $4

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Halloween celebrated in Melbourne?

Absolutely! Halloween is becoming increasingly popular in Melbourne, with spooky celebrations popping up across the city every October. From neighbourhood trick-or-treating and haunted houses to elaborate decorations and family-friendly Halloween festivals, there's plenty of fun for little monsters. In 2026, Halloween falls on Saturday 31 October, making it the perfect excuse for a weekend of spooky adventures!

Are there any free festivals in Melbourne?

Yes! Melbourne has plenty of free Halloween festivals and events for families in 2026. Highlights include the Halloween Extravaganza in Glen Waverley, The Street Social: Halloween at Docklands and Halloween at Wyndham Harbour. Families can also join free trick-or-treat trails, including the Nicholson Village Trick or Treat Trail in Fitzroy North. 

Are there any haunted places in Melbourne?

Melbourne has its fair share of spooky history and supposedly haunted locations! Old Melbourne Gaol is famous for its chilling past, while Pentridge Prison in Coburg offers tours exploring its darker history. The Princess Theatre is another legendary haunted spot, with stories of the ghost of actor Frederick Federici, who died during a performance in 1888. For families with older kids who enjoy a good scare, Melbourne's historic ghost tours are worth investigating.

What are the major Halloween events in Melbourne?

Some of Melbourne's biggest Halloween events for 2026 include Luna Dark at Luna Park, Halloween at the Museum, the Halloween Extravaganza in Glen Waverley and The Street Social: Halloween at Docklands. Families can enjoy everything from spooky carnival rides and costume parades to free trick-or-treating adventures. Luna Park also offers family-friendly daytime sessions, while its scarier nighttime experiences are recommended for ages 14 and over.

What's the best Halloween night activity?

For families with kids, trick-or-treating is hard to beat! Dressing up, exploring decorated neighbourhoods and collecting a bucketful of lollies is a Halloween tradition little monsters love. For something different, Melbourne's organised Halloween events offer even more spooky fun. The free Halloween Extravaganza in Glen Waverley runs into the evening on 31 October 2026, while Halloween at the Museum offers an after-dark adventure on 30 October.

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