Where to Celebrate Halloween locally this year
25 October 2022
The end of October means spooky season is finally here and Halloween it seems is spreading...dare we say like a zombie apocalypse.
Long gone it would seem is its questionable past or symbolism, personally our money has always been on some broader conspiracy involving the pumpkin farming community anyway 😉. These days Halloween is a night of satiating sugar cravings, kids and pets dressed in their favourite superhero costume, fake cobwebs, and more or less a general excuse for a dress-up party.
No longer just a seeming Americanism (fun fact: it didn’t actually start in America at all), Halloween is without a doubt on the rise locally. And whether you love it or hate it, a quick look at all the local events popping up is confirmation enough that it’s probably here to stay.
Not a fan?…this one probably isn’t for you I’m afraid. Looking to don your favourite linen sheet this weekend? Well gear up, because there’s plenty of activities to mark the occasion, from parties to facepainting to family activities!
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Flipp’d Halloween Party
Where: 2 Club Lane, Toowoomba City
When: Saturday 29 October, 6.30pm to 12am
One of many parties held in Toowoomba for Halloween, this horror-themed event promises cocktails, best dressed prizes, and so much more! This 18+ event is not to be missed.
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Phat Burgers Halloween Party
Where: 513 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba
When: Sunday 30 October, 1pm to 8pm
One of Toowoomba’s most popular burger joints is getting in the Halloween spirit this spooky season, so head on down to Ruthven Street to join the fun!
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Happy Halloween Kids Fun Day
Where: City Golf Club, 254 South Street
When: Sunday 30 October, 11am
Dress up and bring the kids for a scary good time at Toowoomba City Gold Club’s Slice Café. Activities include face painting, best dressed awards, and what’s sure to be the day’s highlight: a trick or treat lolly hunt from 3pm! Book now or miss out.
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Hooper Centre Halloween Face Painting
Where: 187 Hume Street
When: Sunday 30 October, 1pm to 3pm
Whether it’s a skeleton, zombie or some other spooky-themed creature, face painters at the Hooper Centre are bound to deliver for your little ones this Halloween – and it’s free!
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Halloween Disco at Harlaxton
Where: Harlaxton Community Hall, 9 Gleeson Crescent
When: 29 October, 7pm - 9pm
For the 17-year-olds and under, BC Boss Entertainment is hosting a spooky disco (free to enter!) with plenty of snacks to purchase, prizes to be won, and more importantly, your best costumes to adorn!
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Beetlejuice Halloween at Bodega
Where: 4/476 Ruthven St, Toowoomba
When: 29 October, 6pm to 12am
Let loose for a night of 80s fantasy horror Beetlejuice style, with cocktail’s, live music and more. Whip out your puffiest wedding dress and shrunken head as they’ll be handing out prizes for the best dressed partygoers.
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Bunnyconnellen: A Picnic to Die for
Where: 286 Swain Road, Plainby, 4355
When: 30 October, 12:00pm - 3:30pm
For more casual picnic style Halloween festivities, Bunnyconnellen are throwing A Picnic to Die for; featuring an afternoon of casual live music, food vans and Freaky themed drinks.
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Lok & Kee: Halloween
Where: The Power House, 20 Neil Street, Tmba
When: 29 October, 6:30pm - 12:00am
The devil is in the detail! Take off into the night with this hallow season and join the Party. With a club/ festival vibe, DJ Line up and Podium performers, you are in for a night filled with Tricks & Treats!
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Grand CEntral Halloween Scavenger hunt
When: 29 October - 31 October
From a Halloween Scavenger Hunt to trick and treating throughout the centre, plus a special visit from Dora the Explorer, there’s something for all the guys and ghouls out there. The Halloween Scavenger Hunt will begin on Saturday 29 October and run through until Monday 31 October. Pick up a Hunt Sheet from the Customer Service desk and use the clues on their website to hunt down all the spooky Nickelodeon characters which spell out the winning prize word.
Did we miss one? or do you have a event we should know about? Please let us know!
