The roots of Halloween go back far beyond modern American traditions. At Brisbane Kids, we are very aware lots of families not only enjoy Halloween but would like ideas on how to celebrate it. To us, it’s just another excuse to have fun, dress up and be silly!

We will continue to add to this list right up to and including Halloween, so make sure you keep checking this article so you don’t miss out on any of the spooky fun!

When is Halloween? Halloween is officially recognised on the 31st of October annually. This year, Halloween falls on Saturday 31st October 2026.

Family-Friendly Halloween Events in Brisbane 2026

Our calendar is brimming with Halloween events for kids in Brisbane this year, and as Halloween falls on a Friday in 2025, there will be a lot of events being held over the entire weekend after Halloween.

Here’s a run-down on what’s happening in Brisbane for families this Halloween –

Halloween Events 2026

With wet weather around – please PLEASE check the socials of the events below before venturing out. Some events may be cancelled, some might be last minute cancellations or they might not notify us but they generally update their socials. 

Where: Old Petrie Town, 901 Dayboro Road, Whiteside 4503

What: Explore a spooky evening at the Halloween Night Markets at Old Petrie Town in Whiteside this October 2026. Perfect for Brisbane families, this free community gathering features roaming zombies and witches, frightfully fun market stalls, and terrifying costumes for an unforgettable night of Halloween entertainment with friends and kids. Gold Coin Entry

More details: Halloween Night Markets

🎃 Trick or Treat at the Museum | Landsborough

Where: Pine Rivers Heritage Museum

What: Pine Rivers Heritage Museum is celebrating the spooky season with an evening of madness and mischief. Thirsty for eyeball mocktails or craving for creepy candy? Eager for a scavenger hunt into the underworld? Come to the museum in your scariest outfit for this free night of frightful fun … if you dare! This drop-in event coincides with the Old Petrie Town Night Markets 4pm-9pm.

More details: Fright Night

🎃Nightmare on Ritchie Road

When: 30 October 4pm – 8pm

Where: Pallara District Park

What: Hosted by Councillor Emily Kim, local Brisbane families can put on Halloween costumes to enjoy delicious food, entertainment, and spooky community fun together.

More details: Nightmare on Richie Road

Where: South/City/SQ, 148 Logan Rd, Woolloongabba 4102

What: Dress up for spooky family fun at the Halloween Markets at South/City/SQ in Woolloongabba this October 2026. This free, dog-friendly evening out features multicultural food trucks, unique market stalls, lively family entertainment, and a best-dressed costume competition for local Brisbane parents, kids, and pets.

More details: Halloween Markets

🎃 Miami Spooktacular

Where: Ernie Tebb Park, Mountain View Avenue, Miami 4220 (Gold Coast)

What: Get ready for a spooky Halloween adventure at the Miami Spooktacular this October 2026. This free fright-filled evening features the Spook Express Train, a Pumpkin Patch chair swing, Glow Play Zone, trick-or-treat trails, creepy crafts, fire performers, and a live monster mash DJ.

More details: Miama Spooktacular

Where: HT Ireland Reserve, Saraband Drive, Eatons Hill 4037

What: Enjoy spooky afternoon trick-or-treating at Family-Friendly Halloween Fun at H T Ireland Reserve in Eatons Hill this October 2026. Perfect for local families, this free community event features carnival games, free lollies, a DJ dance party, photo booth, best-dressed parades, and delicious local food stalls in the park.

More details: Family-Friendly Halloween Fun – Eatons Hill

Where: Fenwick Park Mitchelton

What: Perfect for Brisbane families, this free community event features live music, roving performers, a costume parade, free face painting, a jumping castle, and nearby street trick-or-treating alongside market stalls and delicious local food.

More details: Fenwick Park Halloween Festival

🎃 Halloween Spook-Tacular – Ipswich

Where: Tulmur Place, Nicholas Street Precinct, Ipswich 4305

What: Bring the family for a thrilling evening of spooky fun at the Halloween Spook-Tacular in the Nicholas Street Precinct, Ipswich this October 2026. Brisbane kids will love the interactive slime-making workshops, wooden character crafts, light projections, DJ music, and unique market stalls during this free community celebration.

More details: Halloween Spook-Tacular!

🎃 Twilight Halloween Markets at Caboolture

When: 31 October 4pm – 8.30pm

Where: Caboolture Showgrounds 140 Beerburrum Rd, Caboolture

What: Dust off your costumes for the Twilight Halloween Markets returning to Caboolture Showgrounds this October 2026. Little ghouls and goblins can trick-or-treat across market stalls, enter the best-dressed competition, and enjoy spooktacular family entertainment, delicious food, and unique handmade shopping during a spine-tingling evening out for local Brisbane families.

More details: Twilight Halloween Markets at Caboolture

Brisbane Kids Halloween Soundtrack

Whether you are driving around this Halloween, having a spooky party or just wanting a soundtrack to the eeriest time of the year, turn up the speakers and turn on the Brisbane Kids Halloween Top 40, which can be found on Spotify.

Where to Trick or Treat in Brisbane

Best Northside Suburbs

• Eatons Hill- https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/family-friendly-halloween-fun/ Not a house, but an event where kids can dress up and wander around the stalls, participating in a safe and wholesome trick or treat experience.
• Keperra – 38 Glenmorgan Street

• Mango Hill – The Capestone estate in Mango Hill is always a popular place to park the car and walk the streets.
• North Lakes – Enter the Nightmare on Leslie to be spooked, scared and entertained.
• Sandgate – For a unique Halloween experience visit the Beetlejuice Dreamhouse of Horrors.

Best Southside Suburbs

• Brassall – McGrath Manor stops at nothing to scare the socks off visitors featuring animatronics, actors, lights, walk-throughs, and four interactive areas to experience.
• Boronia Heights – Not content with just a Christmas display, Pete’s House also puts on a wicked Halloween display.
• Rochedale – The Morgue at Rochedale is a popular Halloween destination each year featuring mazes, food trucks, entertainment, kids activities and a candy cannon! Entry donations go toward Black Dog Institute.

Haunted houses and trick or treating have become extremely popular across Brisbane at Halloween. Come October many Brisbane Kids are begging to hit the streets in the hunt to fill their bags full of treats.

Before you start planning your Halloween events, check out our ultimate guide to trick-or-treating in Brisbane.

Brisbane Halloween Lovers Facebook group also has an interactive map with the best places to trick or treat in the Brisbane area. You can access the map at Brisbane Halloween Lovers (shared with permission).