Whether you love trick-or-treating, bouncing, crafting, or a good old-fashioned costume parade, there’s a frightfully fun event waiting for you. So grab your broomsticks and candy bags — here are the top Halloween happenings to mark in your diary this year!
1. Adelaide’s Finest Halloween Trick-or-Treat Adventure
When: Friday, 31 October 2025, from 4pm to 6pm
Where: Frewville & Pasadena Foodland
What’s On: The much-loved Halloween celebration returns, bringing families together for an afternoon full of creativity, community, and sweet (and spooky!) surprises. Meet at the front doors in your most imaginative costumes and follow the Halloween Trail through the store, collecting complimentary treats at each stop — thanks to the generous support of our suppliers.
Perfect for: Children up to 14 years old (with parent supervision).
Pre-Halloween fun in the store:
- Delectable treats baked by Breadbar teams
- Beautiful blooms in the Flowerbars
- Pumpkins in the produce department
- Playful props and decorations throughout
More at adelaidesfinest.com.au
2. Halloween on O’Connell Street – Creature Hunt & Spooky Saturday
When: Runs until 2 November (Main Event: Saturday 1 November, 10am–3pm)
Where: O’Connell Street & North Adelaide Village
What’s On: North Adelaide’s most famous street transforms into a playful parade of pumpkins and friendly frights! Join the Creature Hunt by spotting silly monsters hiding in shop windows all week long, then celebrate at the big Spooky Saturday festival. Expect craft stations, live entertainment, games, and plenty of photo ops for your costume creations.
Perfect for: All ages, especially little monsters who love a street adventure!
More info here.
3. Henley Square Pavilion Trick-or-Treat Trail
When: Friday 31 October, 3:30 pm–5:30 pm
Where: Henley Square Pavilion, Henley Beach
What’s On: Seaside trick-or-treating? Yes, please! Dress up in your best spooky gear and collect sweet surprises from friendly local shops. There’s even live music and face painting to keep the fun going once your lolly bag is full.
Perfect for: Families who love an early evening Halloween by the beach!
More info here.
4. The Ultimate Halloween Party at B.Curious Creative Studio
When: Thursday 30 & Friday 31 October, 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
Where: B.Curious Creative Studio, Royal Park
What’s On: This is Halloween fun with a crafty twist! Kids aged 2–8 can make creepy-cute slime, dance to spooky tunes, sip slime milkshakes (yum!) and decorate their own treat bags. Every child leaves with a goodie bag and huge smile.
Perfect for: Creative little ghouls who love art, music, and messy fun!
Book tickets here
5. Halloween Spooky-Scary Carnevil – Elizabeth Vale
When: Friday 31 October, 4 pm–9 pm
Where: Rollison Road, Elizabeth Vale
What’s On: Roll up, roll up — the Carnevil is coming to town! This family-friendly carnival is packed with games, food stalls, costume parades, and a few cheeky scares (don’t worry — nothing too spooky for little ones!). It’s all for a good cause too, supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Perfect for: Families looking for a big night out with plenty of community spirit.
6. Bounce Halloween After Dark
When: Friday 31 October, 5pm–8pm
Where: BOUNCEinc (Marleston or Greenacres)
What’s On: Imagine your favourite trampoline park… but darker, glowier, and way spookier! Kids can bounce through Halloween lights, join a costume competition, and trick-or-treat around the arena. High-energy fun that’s guaranteed to end in giggles (and maybe a few sleepyheads in the car ride home).
Perfect for: Older kids and tweens who love movement and mayhem!
More at After Dark – BOUNCE Inc Australia | Indoor Action Adventure Park
7. Halloween Energy Spider Balls
If you haven’t already, try your luck at making these dangerously delish Halloween-inspired energy spider balls from Adelaide Central Market.
