It’s the most spooky time of the year as all the ghouls and creatures of the night prepare for their Halloween celebrations.
CW has compiled a list of the most frightening parties, monster mashes and events to get your scare on.
Night with the Museum: Step back to the terrifying times of dinosaurs with this blood and gore themed special 18+ event. National Dinosaur Museum, Friday 27 October 5.30pm; nationaldinosaurmuseum.com.au
Halloween Tribute Show: Dress up and hear some dreadfully delightful tribute acts with the tunes of Limp Bizkit, Korn, Faith No More, Metallica and Audioslave. The Basement Canberra, 27 October 6.30pm; oztix.com.au
Halloween double feature: Strap in for a double feature of terror with Ti West’s horror cult classics, Pearl and X, with star-making performances by Mia Goth. National Film and Sound Archive, 27 October 7pm; nfsa.gov.au
Canberra’s Biggest Halloween Party: Treats and tricks for all guests with make-up artists to help perfect your look before you spook up the dance floor. Mile High Club, City West, 27 October 9pm; eventbrite.com.au
Halloween Party: The Gold St. Movie Club celebrates the spookiest time of year with interactive screening of cult classic The Craft, movie games, food, drink, costume party, market stalls and special guest author Maria Lewis. Squeaky Clean Bar, Civic, Saturday 28 October 4pm; events.humanitix.com
Halloween Disco: You must be dressed up to enter this spookfest evening full of play, dancing and a visit from the Cat. Ticket price includes free sweets and dinner for all under 16s. Lollipop’s Playland and Café Canberra, Majura Park, 28 October 5pm; saturdayhalloweendisco2023.floktu.com
Halloween Zumbathon: A spooky-themed dancefest to raise funds for Kulture Break, dress up and dance into the evening. Kaleen Community Hall, 28 October 6pm; trybooking.com
Halloween at Luna Bar: A haunting and sophisticated degustation curated by AHA Chef of the Year Adrianne Davo who has created a spooky-themed six- or eight-course dinner menu. Luna Bar, Civic, 28 October from 6pm; lunabar.com.au
Halloween double feature: A Halloween special edition of Fright Night: Cult Cinema Classics, hosted by local drag artist Venus Mantrap. National Film and Sound Archive, 28 October 7pm; nfsa.gov.au
Nightmare at the Disco: Experience thrilling entertainment, a spooky best-dressed costume competition, haunting tunes and frightening decorations in this not to be missed event. Blackbird Bar, Civic, 28 October 7pm; blackbirdbar.com.au
Halloween Social Dance: The Crystal Ballroom Canberra hosts an event to get all the monsters mashing, dress-up competition, drink on arrival and supper included. Crystal Ballroom Canberra, Greenway, 28 October 7pm; crystalballroomcanberra.au
Dance of the Dead: An immersive Halloween experience that promises to be like no other with hair-raising decorations, blood-curdling visuals, and spooky food and drink. Transit Bar, Civic, 28 October 8pm; eventbrite.com.au
Coven: Join the Vaudevixens for a night of mortal frights and otherworldly delights with singing, dancing and laughs in a celebration of the powerful feminine forces within us all. Belconnen Arts Centre, 28 October 8pm; belcoarts.com.au
Trick or Treat at the Old Bus Depot Markets: Ghosts, ghouls and vamps are invited to stock up on all their spooky hand-crafted goods while trick or treating their way around the beloved markets. Old Bus Depot Kingston, Sunday 29 October 9.30am-2.30pm; obdm.com.au
Halloween at Canberra Railway Museum: Spirits and ghouls take over as you are invited to dress up and explore the haunted museum. 29 October 10am-3pm; canberrarail.org.au
Hallowe’en: Celebrate a traditional Hallowe’en with Irish games, customs, prizes and a traditional Irish concert. Canberra Irish Club, Weston, 29 October 12pm; irishclub.com.au
Spooky Halloween Starry Night: This special sip and paint event from The Social Creative team sees you recreate the Van Gogh classic with a frightful twist. Assembly The People’s Pub, Braddon, Monday 30 October 6pm; events.humanitix.com
House of Horror – Halloween Takeover: Screening 5 fright-inducing horror classic and modern must-sees, your Halloween viewing is sorted, dress up and receive a free medium popcorn. Dendy Cinemas, Canberra, Tuesday 31 October from 6pm; canberra.dendy.com.au
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