Halloween Events Gold Coast 2026 + Costume Ideas
Halloween falls on Saturday 31 October in 2026. It isn't a public holiday, but on the Gold Coast the season runs across most of October, led by theme park events after dark.
This guide covers the best family nights, the biggest events for adults, dates and prices at a glance, and costume ideas to match every event.
Gold Coast Halloween 2026 at a glance
FRI 16 AND FRI 23 OCT Happy Halloween at Dreamworld FRI TO SAT, 17 TO 31 OCT Spooky Nights at Sea World 9 TO 31 OCT Fright Nights at Movie World SAT 31 OCT Howloween Twilight Markets
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Halloween Events for Kids and Families on the Gold Coast
The Gold Coast's main family Halloween events are Happy Halloween at Dreamworld and Spooky Nights at Sea World, both designed for younger kids. Each runs on selected October nights with trick-or-treat style fun, entertainment and rides after dark. Tickets are date-specific and popular nights sell out, so it pays to book early.
OCT
24 & 30
Happy Halloween at Dreamworld
📅 Friday 16 and Friday 23 October 2026, 5.30pm to 9pm | 📍 Dreamworld, Coomera | 🎟 From $49 | 👶 Family-friendly
Kids can trick-or-treat their way around the park, solving riddles and collecting treats, with a Trick-or-Treat sheet included in every child ticket. Kenny and Belinda appear dressed for Halloween, alongside live entertainment, spooky surprises, themed décor, rides after dark and selected wildlife areas at night. A VIP Pumpkin Pass add-on gives extra benefits from 4.30pm, and eligible passholders get free entry.
What to wear: Belinda's Boo-tiful Costume Contest offers a share of $1,000 in gift card prizes each event night, so classic looks from the witch costume range or ghosts and ghouls are well worth the effort.
View event detailsOCT
17 to 31
Spooky Nights at Sea World
📅 17, 23, 30 and 31 October 2026, 5.30pm to 8.30pm | 📍 Sea World, Main Beach | 🎟 From $69 | 👶 Family-friendly (tickets required from age 3)
Sea World transforms into seven spooky precincts with glowing displays, live entertainment and favourite characters dressed for Halloween, plus rides under the stars and shows through the evening. Kids can add the Trick'n'Treasure Trail for a treasure hunt around the park. Village Roadshow Premium Annual Passholders receive one free entry.
What to wear: ocean-themed looks fit the setting, from shark costumes to mermaids and sea creatures in the Deep Blue Sea range.
View event detailsKids' Halloween Events at a Glance
Event
Dates
Time
Venue
Price
Ages
Happy Halloween at Dreamworld
24 and 30 October
5.30pm to 9pm
Dreamworld, Coomera
From $49
Family-friendly
Spooky Nights at Sea World
17, 23, 30 and 31 October
5.30pm to 8.30pm
Sea World, Main Beach
From $69
Family-friendly
Kids' Halloween Costume Ideas for Gold Coast Events
Sea World is made for underwater characters: a grey shark with a toothy hood, a shimmering mermaid or a glowing deep-sea creature. Browse shark outfits for kids and the Deep Blue Sea collection, or pick a critter from Animals & Bugs.
Dreamworld's costume contest suits classic Halloween looks, like a witch, a ghost or a skeleton from the skeleton range. Fans can go as a K-Pop Demon Hunters hero, Stitch from Lilo & Stitch, or a Minion such as Kevin, Stuart or Bob, while preschoolers love Paw Patrol pups.
For current favourites, including Bluey Halloween styles, check What's New. Little ones are covered in Babies & Toddlers, and families can find coordinated looks in Family Costumes.
Halloween Events for Adults on the Gold Coast
The Gold Coast's biggest Halloween event for adults is Fright Nights at Warner Bros. Movie World, which runs on selected Friday and Saturday nights in October, finishing on Halloween night. For a night out rather than a night of scares, Surfers Paradise hosts Halloween bar crawls across the final weekend of the month.
OCT
9 to 31
Fright Nights at Warner Bros. Movie World
📅 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31 October 2026, 6pm to 10pm | 📍 Warner Bros. Movie World, Oxenford | 🎟 From $89 | 👶 Not recommended for under 14s
Fright Nights features five horror mazes, including the new Eternal Dark and Krypt of Kain, plus Circurse, set in a torched and haunted circus. WB Horror Encounters bring guests face to face with Pennywise, Valak, Regan from The Exorcist and the Crooked Man, alongside scare zones, roaming monsters and thrill rides after dark. Pricing varies by night, tickets are sold online and nights often sell out, while Parent Swap is available for groups with younger members.
What to wear: horror icons are the go, from Pennywise and creepy clowns to Jason, Freddy Krueger and Leatherface. Costumes and light make-up are allowed, but full-face coverings, make-up that prevents facial identification and weapons are not, so leave the mask and props at home.
View event detailsOCT
29 to 31
THU SAT
The Fright Crawl
📅 Thursday 29, Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October 2026 | 📍 Surfers Paradise | 🎟 Tickets via Eventbrite | 👶 18+
Night crawls run from 7.30pm to 2am, with an extra Halloween day crawl from 1pm to 8pm on Saturday 31 October. One wristband covers four or more bars with no cover charges, and a host leads the group through Surfers Paradise.
Book on EventbriteAdult Halloween Events at a Glance
Event
Dates
Time
Venue
Price
Ages
Fright Nights at Warner Bros. Movie World
9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31 October
6pm to 10pm
Movie World, Oxenford
From $89
Not recommended for under 14s
The Fright Crawl
29, 30 and 31 October
Night crawls 7.30pm to 2am; Saturday day crawl 1pm to 8pm
Surfers Paradise
Via Eventbrite
18+
Adult Halloween Costume Ideas for Gold Coast Events
Fright Nights is the place to channel a classic horror villain. A grey clown suit with a frilly collar and red pom-poms says Pennywise instantly, while a boiler suit works for Jason Voorhees and a striped jumper and fedora for Freddy. Tattered bandages or grey rags from Mummies & Zombies also blend right in with the scare zones.
Bar crawls call for statement looks that stand out in a crowd. Think a black-and-white striped Beetlejuice suit, a floral Day of the Dead look or a red devil outfit with horns. Crews can match with Group Ideas, and pairs can browse Couples Costumes.
Gold Coast weather tip: late October nights on the Gold Coast are often warm, so lightweight costumes and accessory-led looks are the smart choice. Halloween makeup and wigs do a lot of the work without the heat.
Planning around the Gold Coast 500? The Supercars race runs through Surfers Paradise from 23 to 25 October, the weekend before Halloween, so expect busier roads and accommodation on those dates.
Heading north? See the guide to Halloween events in Brisbane.
Pet-Friendly Halloween Events
The Gold Coast's top pet-friendly Halloween event for 2026 is the Howloween twilight market at Dogs on the Green, held on Saturday 31 October.
OCT
31
SAT
Dogs on the Green Howloween Twilight Markets
📅 Saturday 31 October, twilight | 🎟 Free | 🐾 Pets welcome (confirmed)
A free, leash-only dog market with around 70 stalls selling treats and accessories, plus local rescue groups. Costumes are encouraged, so it's the perfect excuse to dress up your pup.
Visit Dogs on the GreenPet Costume Ideas for Howloween
Owners can join in as well, with spooky looks from the pet costume range for a matching pet-and-owner photo.
Get Your Costume Sorted for Halloween on the Gold Coast
From sharks at Sea World to horror icons at Fright Nights, every event on this list is better in costume. Costume Super Centre stocks looks for kids, adults, couples and whole families, plus the make-up, wigs and accessories that finish them off. Browse the full Halloween costume range and get set for the spookiest month on the Coast.
Shop Halloween CostumesDetails correct at time of publishing. Check with organisers before attending.
FAQs
When is Fright Nights 2026?
Fright Nights 2026 runs on 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31 October at Warner Bros. Movie World, from 6pm to 10pm. Ticket holders can enter from 5pm. The final night falls on Halloween, Saturday 31 October.
Is Fright Nights suitable for kids?
Fright Nights is not recommended for guests under 14 because of its extremely scary themes and experiences. Parent Swap is available for groups with younger members. Families with little ones are better suited to Happy Halloween at Dreamworld or Spooky Nights at Sea World.
What Halloween events are there for kids on the Gold Coast?
The main kids' events are Happy Halloween at Dreamworld on 16 and 23 October and Spooky Nights at Sea World on 17, 23, 30 and 31 October. Both are family-friendly night events with Halloween entertainment, characters and rides after dark.
Can I wear a costume to Fright Nights?
Yes, costumes and light facial make-up are allowed at Fright Nights. Decorative full-face coverings, make-up that prevents facial identification, and dangerous items or weapons are not permitted. Guests are screened at entry, and some costume pieces may need to be removed for certain rides.
What should I wear for Halloween in the Gold Coast's warm weather?
Late October evenings on the Gold Coast are often warm, so choose breathable, lightweight costumes. Accessory-led looks built around wigs, make-up and a few key pieces keep things comfortable during a long night of walking, queuing or dancing.