Locals will be able to sink their teeth into Halloween celebrations this year with a range of fang-tastic events on offer.
After two years of cancelled events, people of all-ages can now look forward to donning their spookiest costumes and eating plenty of sweets – all without fear of restrictions. Check out some of the best ways to celebrate Halloween this year.
Psychic Saturday
After a long three year break, Psychic Saturday and the OZ Para Expo is making its long awaited return!
On Saturday, October 29, attendees will get the chance to visit both the historic Parramatta Gaol and attend a psychic fair at the same time.
Visitors will be able to make a booking with a psychic reader, join in on a photo treasure hunt, visit the Momento Mori Death Museum and take a daytime ghost tour of the Gaol and a haunted house. To find out more search for Psychic Saturday on Facebook.
Come-boo Land
Over in Auburn, children aged between 12 and 18 will be able to enjoy the spook-tacular ‘Come-boo Land’ event on Monday, October 31.
Held at the Auburn Centre for Community, kids are encouraged to get dressed up in their scariest costumes and enjoy a range of Halloween activities, including face painting, spooky games, a best-dressed competition and sweets and a burger for dinner.
Participants will also enjoy a scary movie that they can vote for when purchasing their tickets. To book tickets go to http://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/event/come-boo-land.
Granville Place Shopping Centre
From 11am to 2pm on Saturday, October 29, make sure to check out Granville Place Shopping Centre for a special Halloween event.
Children are invited to come along, dress up in their favourite costume and receive a free pumpkin bucket, explore the centre and trick and treat with more than 20 retailers. There will also be free face painting, a Halloween craft workshop and kids play area as well. Find out more at http://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/event/granville-place-shopping-centre-halloween-event.
The Spot
If the club is more your scene, Parramatta’s the Crown Hotel will hold its popular The Spot – Halloween event on Friday, October 28.
Featuring talented artists like Yaz and Sabio, Sydney’s biggest Friday night party will make for an exciting Halloween party and have you dancing to hip hop and RNB beats all night long.
To find out more check out The Spot on Facebook.
Halloween Disco Fundraiser
Celebrate Halloween for a good cause at NBC Sports Club’s Halloween Disco Fundraiser at Northmead and help scare away cancer.
With music, costume competitions and a scavenger hunt, attendees will be able to have fun while also supporting children to have a brighter future.
Find out more by searching Halloween Disco Fundraiser on Facebook.
Ellie Busby is a news reporter for Western Sydney Publishing Group. A graduate of the University of Hertfordshire and Western Sydney University, she is a journalism Major. Ellie has worked with Universal Media, The Cova Project and for a range of other organisations. In 2024, Ellie was named Young Writer of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.