Halloween Events Adelaide 2026 + Costume Ideas
Adelaide does Halloween with treat trails, fairy tale adventures and after-dark markets, and there is something on for every age. Halloween falls on Saturday 31 October in 2026, and it is not a public holiday in South Australia.
The highlights this year are family events at Adelaide Zoo, Adelaide Gaol and Carrick Hill. Below are the best Halloween events in Adelaide for kids and adults, plus costume ideas to match each one.
Adelaide Halloween 2026 at a glance
SAT 24 OCT Wail at the Gaol FRI 30 OCT Boo at the Zoo SAT 31 OCT Halloween on the Storybook Trail SAT 31 OCT Day of the Dead Fiesta
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Halloween Events for Kids and Families in Adelaide
Adelaide's biggest family Halloween events for 2026 are Wail at the Gaol at Adelaide Gaol, the Festival of Halloween Family Day, Boo at the Zoo at Adelaide Zoo and Halloween on the Storybook Trail at Carrick Hill. All four run in the final week of October, so it is easy to fit in more than one.
OCT
24
SAT
Wail at the Gaol
📅 Saturday 24 October, 11am to 3pm | 📍 Adelaide Gaol, Adelaide | 🎟 From $10.90 | 👶 All ages
One of Adelaide's longest-running Halloween events returns as a family-friendly Fairy Tale Trail through the historic Gaol. Themed spaces are inspired by Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, Under the Sea adventures, castles, dragons and the Yellow Brick Road, and children who complete the trail collect Halloween treats at each station. Access is now via Bonython Park from Port Road, and Companion Card is accepted.
What to wear: fairy tale characters, from princess gowns to mermaid tails and Wizard of Oz favourites.
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25
SUN
Festival of Halloween Family Day
📅 Sunday 25 October, sessions between 11am and 6pm | 📍 The Flour Shed, Hart's Mill, Port Adelaide | 🎟 Ticketed | 👶 All ages
The third annual Festival of Halloween brings a Halloween marketplace, a trick-or-treat trail and roaming characters to Port Adelaide. Kids can join craft activities and DIY experiences, pose at interactive photo spots and watch pumpkin carving demonstrations. Tickets are sold in three sessions: 11am to 2pm, 1pm to 4pm and 3pm to 6pm.
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30
FRI
Boo at the Zoo
📅 Friday 30 October, 4pm to 8pm | 📍 Adelaide Zoo, Adelaide | 🎟 Ticketed | 👶 All ages
Every guest receives a treat bag for the Trick-or-Treat Trail, and live performers take over the Central Lawns. A Relaxed Boo at the Zoo session runs from 3pm to 4pm for anyone who benefits from a low-sensory environment. Children under 4 need a free cub reservation, and children under 15 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
What to wear: animal looks from the Animals & Bugs range. Costumes must not be larger than an average person (no inflatable costumes allowed).
View event detailsOCT
31
SAT
Halloween on the Storybook Trail
📅 Saturday 31 October, 5pm to 9pm | 📍 Carrick Hill, Springfield | 🎟 From $26.50 | 👶 Ages 4 to 12
Carrick Hill's Storybook Trail gets a spooky makeover, with trick-or-treat stations along the way and a silent disco at the end. Sessions start every half hour and the trail takes about an hour, with food trucks on site. Tickets cover the Storybook Trail only, as the wider grounds are closed during the event.
What to wear: storybook characters or any favourite Halloween costume.
View event detailsKids' Halloween Events in Adelaide at a Glance
Event
Date
Suburb
Price / Ages
Wail at the Gaol
Sat 24 Oct
Adelaide
From $10.90, all ages
Festival of Halloween Family Day
Sun 25 Oct
Port Adelaide
Ticketed, all ages
Boo at the Zoo
Fri 30 Oct
Adelaide
Ticketed, all ages
Halloween on the Storybook Trail
Sat 31 Oct
Springfield
From $26.50, ages 4 to 12
Kids' Halloween Costume Ideas for Adelaide Events
Fairy tale looks are made for Wail at the Gaol and the Carrick Hill trail. Browse storybook favourites, knights and princesses, Disney Princess costumes, mermaid costumes and Wizard of Oz costumes for characters straight off the trail.
For Boo at the Zoo, animal and bug costumes suit the setting. Classic Halloween never misses, with witch costumes and ghosts and ghouls.
Current favourites include K-Pop Demon Hunters and the latest arrivals in What's New, including Bluey Halloween styles. Little ones are covered in Babies & Toddlers, and matching family costumes let everyone join in.
Halloween Events for Adults in Adelaide
Adelaide's Halloween events for adults in 2026 include the Festival of Halloween After Dark for ages 16+, a Retro Silent Disco at Adelaide Town Hall, The Fright Crawl bar crawl and a Day of the Dead fiesta at The Gov.
OCT
24
SAT
Festival of Halloween After Dark
📅 Saturday 24 October, 5pm to 9pm | 📍 The Flour Shed, Hart's Mill, Port Adelaide | 🎟 Ticketed | 👶 16+
The grown-up side of the Festival of Halloween brings a curated marketplace of spooky, gothic, horror and alternative creators. Expect immersive themed displays, interactive photo opportunities and roaming characters.
What to wear: gothic looks, from vampire capes to Addams Family classics.
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24
SAT
Halloween Retro Silent Disco
📅 Saturday 24 October, 7pm to 10pm | 📍 Adelaide Town Hall, Adelaide | 🎟 Ticketed | 👶 18+
Three DJ channels play 80s, 90s and 00s hits alongside Halloween party anthems inside the historic Town Hall. There is a full bar, and costumes are encouraged.
What to wear: retro throwbacks from the 80s range or 90s range.
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31
SAT
The Fright Crawl
📅 Saturday 31 October, 7:30pm to 2am | 📍 Adelaide | 🎟 From $22.26 | 👶 18+
One wristband covers entry to four or more bars on Halloween night, with a host and a live crawl map. There is no cover charge at the bars.
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31
SAT
Day of the Dead Halloween Fiesta
📅 Saturday 31 October, doors 8pm | 📍 The Gov, Hindmarsh | 🎟 From $35 plus booking fee
The Gov hosts a Día de los Muertos party with a live Latin band, DJs, dance shows and Mexican folklore performances. Prizes go to the best costumes.
What to wear: Day of the Dead looks with sugar skull makeup.
View event detailsAdult Halloween Events in Adelaide at a Glance
Event
Date
Suburb
Price / Ages
Festival of Halloween After Dark
Sat 24 Oct
Port Adelaide
16+
Halloween Retro Silent Disco
Sat 24 Oct
Adelaide
18+
The Fright Crawl
Sat 31 Oct
Adelaide
18+
Day of the Dead Halloween Fiesta
Sat 31 Oct
Hindmarsh
From $35
Adult Halloween Costume Ideas for Adelaide Events
The After Dark market calls for gothic and alternative style. Try vampire costumes, Morticia and Gomez looks or Day of the Dead costumes.
For the silent disco, 1980s costumes and 1990s costumes match the playlist. Heading out on the bar crawl? Group costume ideas and couples costumes make the whole crew easy to spot. For a quick look that is easy to wear all night, build it around Halloween makeup and wigs.
Get Your Costume Sorted for Halloween in Adelaide
Every event on this list has a costume to match at Costume Super Centre. From fairy tale gowns for the Gaol to animal looks for the zoo and gothic glam for After Dark, the range covers kids' costumes, adult costumes and the accessories that finish the look.
Halloween is the busiest time of year for costumes, so order early to get the right size and style.
Shop Halloween CostumesDetails correct at time of publishing. Check with organisers before attending.
FAQs
When is Halloween in Adelaide in 2026?
Halloween falls on Saturday 31 October 2026. It is not a public holiday in South Australia, and most Adelaide events run across the last week of October.
What are the best Halloween events for kids in Adelaide?
The top family events are Wail at the Gaol, the Festival of Halloween Family Day, Boo at the Zoo and Halloween on the Storybook Trail at Carrick Hill. Each includes a trick-or-treat or treat trail, and costumes are encouraged at all four.
Is there a low-sensory Halloween event in Adelaide?
Yes. Adelaide Zoo runs a Relaxed Boo at the Zoo session from 3pm to 4pm on Friday 30 October, with reduced capacity, lower volume on installations and less crowd noise.
What should I wear to Wail at the Gaol?
Wail at the Gaol has a fairy tale theme, and guests are encouraged to dress as their favourite fairy tale character. Princesses, mermaids, knights and Wizard of Oz characters all suit the trail.