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Where to celebrate Halloween in Joburg

25 Oct 2024
The world's annual fright night, Halloween (Oct 31), is here to add a few more thrills and spills to this rollercoaster of a year in Joburg. Of course, at its heart, Halloween is all about dressing up in silly costumes and having fun – and it's not just the kids who love a good bit of trick-or-treating – Halloween is always a favourite party night for grown-ups too. Here are a few events in the city that have our spines tingling with excitement this spooky season, from Fri, Oct 25 – Sat, Nov 2.

Family fun

Family-friendly Halloween fun (and some PG activities later on) at The Haunted Forest in Midrand. Photo: Supplied.

Sat, Oct 26 – Embrace the thrills and chills at The Haunted Forest in Midrand, where frightful walks, creepy costumes, and spooky films will make your Halloween one to remember.
Sat, Oct 26 – Get your costumes ready for Owl’oween at Joburg Zoo, where trick-or-treat adventures, themed zones, and a movie under the stars promise frights and fun for the whole family.
Sun, Oct 27 – Get your spook on and decorate Halloween cookies at The Creatory’s Royal Icing Cookie Decorating Workshop in Linden – no tricks, just sweet treats!
Fri, Nov 1 – Unleash your inner monster and artist at the Halloween Glow in the Dark Paint Night at Lillian Gray Art Studio in Randburg.

Markets

Food to fill the stomach after all the frights at the Bedfordview Night Market. Photo: Bedfordview Night Market.

Fri, Oct 25 – A hauntingly good time awaits at the Bedfordview Night Market at the Bedfordview Country Club, filled with fang-tastic food, wicked crafts, and live music, all while dressed to impress for the best-dressed competition.
Fri, Oct 25 – Enjoy a night of trick-or-treating, tasty eats, and more at the Edenvale Halloween Night Market at the German Club in Edenvale.
Sat, Oct 26 – Sun, Oct 27 – It's the ultimate spooktacular Geek Gathering with a two-day market across three venues in Linden. Go for a geek quiz, costume contests, tasty food, live music, and fun activities.
Sun, Oct 27 – There are thrifty thrills, DJ beats, and picnic fun at A Nightmare at Picnic&Thrift Halloween market, celebrating horror movie classics at Rivonia Recreation Club.

Parties

Dress up at Katy's Palace Bar for a Halloween bash. Photo: Katy's Palace Bar.

Fri, Oct 25 – Listen to some killer beats on a thriller night at Katzy's Live Annual Halloween Party in Rosebank.
Sat, Oct 26 – Laughs from comedians, spine-tingling tunes from band, Tidal Waves and others and end the night with a dance at the ultimate Halloween party at The Birmingham in Parkhurst.
Sat, Oct 26 – Put on your best costume for a night of thrilling music, deliciously spooky drinks, and a chance to win the best costume at Halloween at The Parks at Beer Park in Sandton
Fri, Nov 1 – Life often imitates art, so get dressed for a Halloween Party at Origin Art gallery at Keyes Art Mile.
Sat, Nov 2 – It's a night of drag (the fabulous kind), horror, and glamour at the Haunted Haus Halloween Party hosted by Picnic&Thrift at Sognage in Randburg.
Sat, Nov 2 – Dare to dance the night away with wicked beats and two haunting dancefloors at the AS ABOVE SO BELOW party at Carfax and Club a.m. in Newtown.
Sat, Nov 2 – Ghosts come alive in the spine-tingling world of the Dia De Los Meurtos Party at Katy's Palace Bar in Kramerville, Sandton.

Quizzes

Experience the thrill of a test at a Halloween-themed quiz night at Karaoke Kong. Photo: Karaoke Kong.

Tue, Oct 29 –  Trick or Trivia? Test your spooky knowledge with Halloween trivia, horror movie moments, and eerie pop culture at Six Cocktail Bar in Melville.
Wed, Oct 30 – Get your heart and mind racing with all things frightening as Karaoke Kong's Halloween-themed Quiz Night puts your knowledge of scary movies and TV shows to the test.
Fri, Nov 1 – It's a night of magic and mischief at the Spooky Dooky Quiz at Ed's by Dark Carnival at the Old Ed's Sports Club in Houghton. Dress up as your favourite character and test your Harry Potter knowledge for a chance to win prizes.

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