Don’t be a basic witch. Head to one of our eerie-sistible local haunts!
Don’t be a basic witch. Head to one of our eerie-sistible local haunts!
Falling on Monday 31st October, Halloween has become quite our (body) bag, and there’s plenty going on in the leadup to the most fang-tastic night of the year. Whether you’re single and ready to mingle, a Romeo wanting to wboo his Gouliet, or a ‘mummy’ looking to entertain the little spooks, the GC is where it’s at. And this would be the perfect opportunity to sign off with a skeleton joke, but LBR – you probs wouldn’t find it humerus.
If you’ve got it, haunt it at one of our picks for local Halloween celebrations. Boo-ya!
White Rhino
You can always ‘Count’ on this Surfers fave to create a killer party vibe! The main event is the dress up party on the Friday evening, but fear not as the venue will be fully themed all weekend long. Don your freakiest costume (just like the White Rhino Team) to win best dressed prizes, sink spooky themed cocktails, and get your face painted by talented make-up artists. Trick or…tequila anyone? Entry is free.
Where: Circle on Cavill, Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise
When: From 6.30pm Friday 28th October to have makeup done. Celebrations continue throughout the weekend
Aviary Sessions – Day of the Dead Edition
Aviary’s sellout event “Sessions” is back with the Day of the Dead Edition. Trick or treat yo’self to a delectable two-hour food and bev package including Mexican-themed pizzas, our Cali grazing table and margaritas. Just don’t get sheet-faced. Shake your boo-ty to live music from Milton Arandia and take in the Gold Coast hinterland views. The notorious High Tea towers include mouth-watering dishes such as empanadas, taquitos, churros, crema catalana and other sweet treats and yep, we’re drooling. Tickets are $69 per person and you can book here.
Aviary Drag Queen Games Night – Halloween Edition
Witch please, it’s hallow-queen! Prepare for a naughty night of frightful fun with Lulu LeMans and Chocolate Boxx for Drag Games Night at Aviary. The Queens will be hosting an array of raunchy activities such as trivia, dirty little secrets, bingo and loads more gloriously unfiltered games. You’ll be laughin till your coffin. You can win fab prizes, nom $15 pizzas and enjoy other amazing specials. If you can’t make it, #BooFelicia. Tickets are $15 per person and you can book here.
Where: Mantra Southport Sharks, 5 Melia Court, Southport
When: Day of the Dead: 1pm – 3pm, Saturday 22nd October
Drag Queen Games Night: 7pm – 9.30pm, Thursday 27th October
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
Always the ghostess with the mostess, JW Marriott Gold Coast & Spa is holding a Halloween Masquerade Celebration – luxury style – in the Concierge Library. It will be love at first bite as you sink your teeth into the devilishly delicious canapés crafted by the JW Culinary team. Bone-appetit! You’ll also enjoy a signature cocktail on arrival, two-hour beverage package and live entertainment by DJ Apollo. Oh and if you want to make a weekend out of it, get a broom! Tickets are $99 per person and you can book here.
Where: 158 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise
When: 9pm – midnight, Saturday 29th October
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The Park Coomera
Keep calm and carry a broomstick coz The Park Coomera is throwing another FREE Halloween Spooky Disco! For just $10 per kiddo, they’ll receive all-you-can-eat Hawaiian pizza, Hawaiian sans the pineapple pizza (so controversial), and margherita pizza, plus bottomless soft drink coz it’s just not Halloween without an insane amount of sugar. There are also prizes for the most eerie-sistable costumes! Purchase tickets on the night or book here.
Where: 103 Foxwell Road, Coomera
When: 5.30pm – 7.30pm, Friday 28th October. Please note pizza and drinks are available from 5.30pm – 6.30pm only.
Dreamworld
Perfect for the whole fam bam, Happy Halloween is back for its fourth year at Dreamworld! Enjoy trick-or-treating (it’s FREE!), wicked entertainment, spook-tacular theming, and Belinda’s Boo-tiful Costume Competition. This year also introduces an expanded Count Kenny’s Mystery Mansion, a family walkthrough experience filled with laser lights, plus Dreamworld’s wildlife section will be open for interaction! Each of the nights (dates listed below) are just about sold out so get on it fast. Tickets are $49 per adult or child and children under 3 are free. Get yours here.
Where: Dreamworld Parkway, Coomera
When: 5.30pm – 9pm, Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd, Friday 28th & Saturday 29th
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Little monsters will go batty for the Sanctuary’s Fest-Evil over 3 spook-tacular nights. Dress up Halloween style, ride the Ghost Train, meet creepy wandering wildlife, and sink your fangs into delicious treats. Explore the haunted house, do the Monster Mash at the disco, and partake in a spot of trick or treating, plus terror-ific inflatable fun. Gold tickets are also available including a host of perks including express entry and showbags. Tickets start from $25 per adult, $21 per child aged 3 to 13, and under 3’s are free. Get yours here.
Where: 28 Tomewin Street, Currumbin
When: Various arrival times from 4.30pm – 7pm on Thursday 27th, Friday 28th & Saturday 29th October
Bazaar Marketplace
For an event to die for, check out the Twilight Trick or Treating Party at Bazaar! The Marketplace spread has some spooky additions and the famous dessert selection has grown legs…literally. Gather the fam, pop on your best Halloween costumes (did we mention prizes for best dressed?), decorate spooky gingerbread houses, and kiddies receive a small basket for trick or treating. And psst – mum and dad, there’s a cheeky cocktail menu for those who prefer their treats in liquid form (#us). Tickets are $89 per adult, $59 per child aged 5-12 years and free for children up to 4 years. Get yours here.
Where: QT Gold Coast, 7 Staghorn Avenue, Surfers Paradise
When: 5pm – 7pm, Saturday 29th October.
Words by Bianca Trathen.