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Halloween Events in Melbourne for Kids & Families 2026
Halloween is on Saturday 31 October 2026, and there are plenty of Halloween events and activities happening across Melbourne for kids and families.
From family-friendly Halloween days at Luna Park and Melbourne Museum to trick-or-treat trails, costume events, scavenger hunts and spooky activities, there are options for younger children as well as older kids who enjoy a few more scares.
We have put together this guide to Halloween events in Melbourne for 2026, including free community events, family-friendly Halloween activities and events taking place across Melbourne’s suburbs.
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Halloween Events in Melbourne 2026
Luna Dark at Luna Park Melbourne
Luna Dark returns to Luna Park Melbourne in St Kilda with family-friendly daytime sessions and scarier night sessions. The daytime events run 24, 25 and 31 October 2026 and 1 November 2026, from 11 am – 5 pm, with unlimited rides, the Elk Puppets Halloween Show, Dark Angels live Halloween pop shows, face painting, a Best Costume Competition and the Wizz Fizz Pumpkin Patch. The daytime sessions are designed for families and do not include the full Luna Dark scare attractions.
The night sessions run on 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31 October 2026, from 6 pm – midnight, and are recommended for ages 14+. Night-time attractions include Carnival of Screams, Extreme Phobia and Harvest of Horrors, along with live entertainment, themed carnival games and roving performers. Harvest of Horrors is available during the day and night, with the scare factor changing between sessions.
Where: Luna Park Melbourne, 18 Lower Esplanade, St Kilda.
Halloween at the Museum
Dress up in your favourite costume and explore Melbourne Museum after dark at Halloween at the Museum on Friday 30 October 2026, from 6 pm – 9:30 pm. Families can follow the Trick or Treat Trail, discover spooky science, meet weird and wonderful creatures and enjoy live entertainment throughout the museum.
The evening also includes a Halloween Dance Floor and Costume Parade, with prizes for those who dress to impress. It’s a chance to explore one of Melbourne’s iconic museums after hours with Halloween activities and entertainment for all ages.
Date: Friday 30 October 2026
Time: 6pm–9:30pm
Where: Melbourne Museum, Carlton
Price: Adult $39 | Child $25 | Concession $30
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A Spooky Escape at the Old Melbourne Gaol
The Old Melbourne Gaol is holding a family Halloween event during the day on Saturday 31 October 2026.
A Spooky Escape gives families a chance to explore the historic gaol while completing Halloween challenges and activities.
Children can search for the Ghost Judge’s Wig, make a Halloween craft, take a spooky mugshot and complete a haunted scavenger hunt.
There will also be trick-or-treating, courtyard games and Halloween photo opportunities.
Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: 10 am – 5 pm, with staggered entry from 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Old Melbourne Gaol, Melbourne CBD
Price: Adult $38 | Child $22 | Family tickets available
Bookings: Essential
Halloween at The Old Cheese Factory
Families in Melbourne’s south-east can head to the Old Cheese Factory in Berwick for a Halloween event aimed particularly at primary school-aged children.
The event includes a kids disco, creative craft workshops and amusement rides.
Date: Thursday 29 October 2026
Time: 5 pm – 9 pm
Where: Old Cheese Factory, Homestead Road, Berwick
Price: Adult $7 | Child $17 + BF
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Free Halloween Events in Melbourne
Halloween doesn’t have to be expensive. Several Melbourne councils and shopping precincts are running free Halloween events and activities in 2026.
Ashburton Village Pumpkin Hunt 24 October 2026, 9.30 am – 11.30 am, Ashburton Community Centre
Union Road Spooky Halloween Scavenger Hunt – 24 October 2026, 10 am – 12 pm, Union Road Surrey Hills
Halloween at Greythorn Central – 29 October 2026, 4 pm – 6 pm, Greythorn Central
Halloween at Burwood Village – 30 October 2026, 4 pm – 6 pm, Burwood Village
Kew Junction Spooky Day Out – 31 October 2026, 10 am – 1 pm, Kew Junction
Halloween in Camberwell Junction – 31 October 2026, 11 am – 2 pm, Camberwell Junction
Maling Road Spooktacular – 31 October 2026, 4.30 pm – 7.30 pm, Maling Road Village
Hartwell Halloween Treat Giveaway – Hartwell Shopping Village
Your Halloween Long Weekend on Glenferrie Road – 31 October–3 November 2026, Glenferrie Road Hawthorn
The Street Social: Halloween – 31 October – 1 November 2026, 12 pm – 7 pm, Docklands
Sunshine Halloween Kids Street Party – 31 October 2026, 2 pm – 4 pm, Hampshire Road, Sunshine
Halloween at the Harbour – 31 October 2026, 12 pm – 6 pm, Wyndham Harbour
Mordy’s Halloween Hunt & Spooktacular Fun Day – 1 November 2026, 12 pm – 3 pm, Mordialloc Main Street
Nightmare on Fitzroy Street – 30 October 2026, 3.30 pm – 6.30 pm, Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
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Halloween Events for Younger Kids
If you have younger children who don’t enjoy scary Halloween events, look for daytime and family-friendly activities.
Some options for 2026 include:
Luna Dark Day Sessions
Family-friendly Halloween activities, rides, entertainment, face painting and a costume competition at Luna Park.
Halloween at the Museum
A family Halloween night with science activities, costumes, trick-or-treating and entertainment.
A Spooky Escape at the Old Melbourne Gaol
A daytime Halloween event with scavenger hunts, crafts and games.
Halloween Events for Older Kids
Older children and teenagers may enjoy Halloween events with more spooky elements.
Luna Dark’s night sessions feature scare attractions, live entertainment and roaming characters from 6 pm until midnight. The night sessions are separate from the family-friendly daytime events.
The Old Melbourne Gaol is also running a separate Halloween at Old Melbourne Gaol event on Saturday 31 October from 6 pm – 10 pm.
Check the age recommendations and event details before booking, particularly if your child doesn’t enjoy scary attractions.
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More Halloween Activities for Kids
You don’t need to attend a ticketed Halloween event to celebrate.
Other Halloween ideas for Melbourne families include:
Dress up for Halloween
Let the kids choose a costume and have a Halloween-themed afternoon at home.
Make Halloween decorations
Try pumpkin decorating, paper bats, ghosts, spiders and Halloween bunting.
Have a Halloween movie night
Choose an age-appropriate spooky movie, make some Halloween snacks and settle in for the evening.
Organise a Halloween scavenger hunt
Hide Halloween-themed clues around the house, garden or local park.
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We try our best to provide accurate information on kid-friendly events around Victoria but do recommend parents check details directly to confirm dates, times, prices as some details may be subject to change.
