Australia is gearing up for a frightfully fun Halloween 2025, with celebrations set to take over pubs, clubs, bars and restaurants across the country. From family-friendly afternoons to costume-filled parties after dark, venues are transforming into haunted hubs of Halloween activity.
Key Date
- Halloween 2025 falls on Friday, 31 October.
While not a public holiday, it’s one of the most anticipated themed days on the calendar — blending family fun, food, dress-ups and nightlife entertainment across the final weekend of October.
Family-Friendly Halloween Festivities
More and more venues are adding daytime events so families can join in the fun before the spooky night begins. Expect:
- Kids’ Halloween parties with games, trick-or-treat stations, and themed activities.
- Face painting and costume parades encouraging little ones to show off their spooky style.
- Halloween-themed menus featuring pumpkin dishes, themed desserts and non-alcoholic “mocktail potions.”
- Craft corners and colouring competitions in restaurants and bistros to keep the fun light and family-oriented.
These early sessions often wrap up before sunset — making way for evening entertainment targeted at adults later on.
Nightlife After Dark
Once the kids are home counting lollies, the night shifts gears. Across Australia, bars, pubs and clubs are readying for:
- Costume parties & spooky-themed nights with prizes for best dressed.
- Live DJs and entertainment inspired by horror classics and Halloween anthems.
- Themed cocktails and drinks designed to match the eerie atmosphere.
- Immersive décor featuring cobwebs, pumpkins, lighting effects and fog machines to set the spooky mood.
Some venues are even running Halloween weekends, giving guests multiple nights to celebrate in style.
How to Make the Most of Halloween 2025
- Families: Book early for daytime events and kids’ activities — these sell out fast!
- Groups: Organise themed outfits for photo ops or competitions.
- Venues: Promote both family and adult sessions separately to cater to different audiences.
- Everyone: Stay safe, plan transport, and enjoy the Halloween spirit responsibly.
Plan Your Halloween the BigDays Way
Whether you’re after spooky nightlife or wholesome family fun, there’s something for everyone this Halloween. For creative inspiration, décor ideas, and themed event planning tips, head to HallowsEve.com.au — your ultimate guide to making Halloween one of the year’s Big Days.
To learn more about Halloween’s origins, traditions and how it’s celebrated across Australia, visit our Halloween page for all the details.
It’s time to dust off your costumes and light those pumpkins — Halloween 2025 is coming, and the excitement is brewing.