Halloween guide 2022: Gold Coast’s spookiest events, trick or treat streets
Trick or treat! There’s so much to do this Halloween on the Gold Coast. Check out our map of 50+ trick or treat streets and events.
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Gold Coast families will hit the streets for one of the biggest celebrations of Halloween ever – and there’s a scary amount of things to do for all ages.
The Bulletin is getting in on the spooky action by creating an interactive map of streets taking part in the fun.
And if that’s not your thing, you can trick or treat yo’self to the range of events on around the Glitter Strip.
To add your address to the trick or treat map, or to have your event listed in our guide, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page with all the details.
Halloween events
Halloween at White Rhino
When: October 28
Where: White Rhino, Surfers Paradise
Details: The main dress up party is on Friday evening, October 28, however the venue will be fully themed all weekend long.
The White Rhino team will be dressed up in their best freaky costumes.
Come and enjoy some spooky themed cocktails, get your face painted by talented make-up artists and a chance to win best dressed prizes. Free entry.
Halloween Kids Party
When: October 31 from 5pm
Where: Dog & Parrot Tavern
Details: Dress in your scariest costume or come as your favourite super hero and celebrate Halloween at the Dog & Parrot Tavern.
• Kids trick or treat goodie bags
• Children's entertainment
• Spooky desserts for all kids
Bookings essential
Halloween at Sharks
When: October 31 from 5pm
Where: Southport Sharks
Details: Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet dinner kicking off from 5pm, and a spooktacular kids show by LOL Crew from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
Make sure to get the kids dressed up in their most ghoulish attire, as best dressed prizes will be awarded to those with the best costumes.
There’s also free kids face painting throughout the night from 5pm to 8pm.
Tickets can be purchased online: https://bit.ly/3CN1GXL
Halloween Salsa
When: October 31 at 8.30pm
Where: Robina Community Centre
Details: The party will be running after our usual classes from 8.30pm until 10pm, playing the best Cuban music you will find anywhere on the Gold Coast! All our students and the GC salsa community are invited.
Please note:
No alcohol is permitted at this event. Non alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase.
Please arrive before 9pm for entry into the party (or even better, join in our Rueda class from 7:30pm).
Halloween at SYC
When: October 31 from 5.30pm
Where: Southport Yacht Club
Details: Wear your costume for a chance to win prizes for the best dressed.
DJ, Face-painters, games and loads of lollies
Parents must book too. Parents: $15 includes meal voucher for $15
Kids: $25 includes disco, games, kids meal, lollies and soft drink.
Table bookings are essential.
Tickets: events.humanitix.com/halloween-syc-2022
Kids Halloween Disco Party
When: October 31 from 5pm
Where: Ashmore Tavern
Details: Bring your little critters in for the annual Ashmore Tavern Kids Halloween Disco Party, hosted by Amazing Kids Parties.
Dress up and come enjoy disco party games, dancing competitions, singalong karaoke and lots more fun activities.
There will also be prizes for best dressed on the night.
Limited Spots.
All tickets $5, with all proceeds going to Bravehearts.
www.eventbrite.com.au/e/kids-halloween-disco-party-tickets-443813426907
The Surrounds Halloween Trick or Treat
When: October 31 from 4pm
Where: 1/6 Emerald Dr, Helensvale (The Surrounds Leisure Centre)
Details: Free event. The highly anticipated Surrounds Halloween Spooktacular is back! Get into the spooky spirit of Halloween with your best costume and spookiest house prizes to be won! Enjoy face painting, magic show and Trick or Treat through the streets of the Surrounds and soak in the wonderful atmosphere created by The Surrounds Leisure Centre and our residents this Halloween.
Halloween at Burleigh Heads
When: October 31
Where: Burleigh Heads Hotel
Details: Don’t want to take the kiddies trick or treating?
Come in for dinner, kids under 12 eating free for every adult purchasing a main meal.
Colouring competition
Kids hamper to be won
Lolly bag for all kids under 12
Best dressed prize
Free Halloween Face Painting at Drakes
When: October 31 from 3pm to 5pm
Where: Ashmore City Shopping Centre
Details: Wanting to add to your spooky Halloween costume? Come on down for free Halloween face painting at Drakes.
Halloween at Carrara
When: October 31 from 9.30am to 10.30am
Where: Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium
Details: Dress up in Halloween costume and dance at the Zumba Gold party
Dance Halloween Class
When: October 31 from 4pm
Where: Kadara Capoeira Gold Coast
Details: Let’s have a Spooktacular scare dance class … with all your favourite songs! Witch doctor, Thriller and much more …
• Come with your Halloween scare costume
• Bring some sweets or lollies to help in the trick or treats
• Best dressed wins a prize! All the fun and fitness of our usual 45 minute dance class, with a spooky Halloween theme.
Halloween Family Fun
When: October 29 from 10am
Where: Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre
Halloween Party
When: October 28 from 7.30pm
Where: Broadbeach Senior Citizens Centre
Halloween Trick or Treat Party
When: October 29 from 9am
Where: Ashmore City Shopping Centre
Spooky Disco
When: Oct 28 – 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Where: The Park, Coomera
Halloween Party
When: October 28 from 7pm
Where: Uni Bar Gold Coast
Trick or Treat
When: October 30 from 5pm
Where: Dublin Docks Tavern
Fancy dress parade
When: October 29 from 10.30am
Where: Arundel Plaza
Kidz Night Out Halloween Special
When: October 29 from 5.30pm
Where: Ormeau Community Centre
Kids Halloween Disco at the BT
When: October 30 from 4pm
Where: Benowa Tavern
Halloween Super Yacht Party
When: October 29 from 7.30pm
Where: Marina Mirage
Halloween Karaoke
When: October 29 from 8pm
Where: Coomera Tavern
Halloween Glow Party
When: October 30 from 6pm
Where: Coomera Tavern
Halloween Masquerade
When: October 29 from 9pm
Where: JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
Halloween Karaoke
When: October 29 from 8pm
Where: The Boathouse Tavern
Big Gay Halloween Party
When: October 29 from 7.30pm
Where: Chameleon Lounge Bar
Halloween Party
When: October 29 from 5pm
Where: Runaway Bay Cricket Club
Rocky Horror Picture Show movie
When: October 28 at 7pm
Where: Yatala Drive-In
Free spooky slime fun
When: October 29 at 9am
Where: Arundel Plaza
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