Have a spooky scary October 31 at these Halloween events across the Gold Coast
The 2,000 year old festival of Samhain originated in the northern hemisphere long ago to celebrate the end of harvest and honour the boundary between living and dead. Down here in the sourthern hemisphere, Halloween is instead good cause for a good old fashioned dress up, an excuse to indulge in lollies and give your friends a good spook. Here are our top picks for celebrating the historical holiday across the Gold Coast this year.
QT High Tea
In the spirit of Halloween, QT’s Fixx Cafe invites the Gold Coast to indulge in a deliciously dark affair with its Trick or Tea, an eerie yet decadent take on the traditional high tea. Eerie elegance meets indulgence in this Halloween menu, with Dracula’s eyeballs (truffled mushroom arancini), zombie fingers (Veliche white chocolate with raspberry gel), and tombstones (citrus pate sablee with jam and marshmallow), paired with QT’s signature colour-changing Halloween tea. For a hauntingly beautiful dining experience, gather your coven and dress your best for this afternoon of wicked indulgence and playful theatrics.
Singles Party
If you’ve ever wanted to recreate 2014 dating show ‘Sexy Beasts’, then Miami Marketta has just the thing for you. The night before Halloween, the venue will host Sparks Fly Single Socials for a Singles Only Halloween Party, to test the theory that real connections go further than appearances. Dress up as your spookiest self and head to Miami’s Gin Parlour, where Social Bingo breaks the ice before table games, activities and more keep the energy high into the night. If you’re worried about attending alone, don’t be – the majority of attendees arrive solo at Sparks Fly events, and as it’s not a speed dating event, there are no expectations. Just be social and open to meeting new people (and our word of advice? A great costume is the best conversation starter).
Panic at the Disco Halloween, Retro’s Surfers Paradise
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Round up your boo crew, dress to terrify and make your way to Retro’s in Surfers Paradise this October as Halloween takes over the cocktail lounge for one unforgettable night of throwback anthems, killer cocktails and costume chaos. Spinning the biggest hits from the 80s, 90s and 2000s, Retro’s is channeling its usual nostalgic atmosphere with a Halloween twist. Costumes are highly encouraged and it’s free entry before 10:00 pm – we’ll see you on the dance floor.
Saturday October 31 | From 8:00 pm | Retro’s Cocktail Lounge, Surfers Paradise
Bingo Loco, The Star
This isn’t your nan’s bingo. At The Star, the traditional game is turned on its head, transformed into a full-blown party rave with DJs, dance-offs, lip-sync battles, confetti showers and wild prizes. Gaining an international reputation for its high-octane energy, Bingo Loco has sold out in more than 200 cities worldwide, bringing a three-hour event of epic throwback tracks, dynamic hosts and the most fun you’ll ever have during a game of bingo.
Saturday October 31 | 8:00–11:00pm | The Star Event Centre
Happy Halloween at Dreamworld
Subscribe for updatesThis October, everyone’s favourite theme park will transform into a Halloween wasteland as the sun goes down. For select nights throughout the month, Happy Halloween at Dreamworld will bring festive entertainment, after-dark surprises and an opportunity to dress up and join the fun. As Dreamworld’s usual night markets, rides will available throughout the night, along with food and drinks vendors, while trick-or-treating, spooky activities and a costume contest bring the Halloween energy. With some nights already sold out, this is one we’d recommend booking in sooner rather than later.
Saturday October 23 and Friday October 30 | 5:30–9:00pm | Dreamworld
YOT Club Halloween Party
Maybe you prefer to celebrate October 31 with a little locked-room mystery. In this case, the room is actually a boat (which you’ll be trapped on for three hours), and the only mystery will be who will wins YOT Club’s best costume aboard this special Halloween voyage. Expect back-to-back sets from residents DJs, quality cocktails and a visit to the photo booth to commemorate your haunting trip along the Broadwater this Halloween.
Saturday October 31 | 6:00 pm | Main Beach
Trick or Treat Trail, The Pines Elanora
This Halloween, something spooky is lurking at the Pines Elanora – and it’s enlisting the help of little trick-or-treaters to track it down. The free Trick or Treat trail will see the centre transformed into a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt, complete with hidden litters, uncrackable code words and prizes scattered throughout. Costumes are highly encouraged and bookings are essential.
Saturday October 31 | 11:00 am–1:00 pm | The Pines Elanora
A Family Halloween at Robina Town Centre
Robina Town Centre is summoning the spirit of Halloween this October with an evening of treats, eats and beats. On Thursday October 29, families can find a trick-or-treat trail, live DJ, face painting, games and Halloween dining offers including kids-eat-free.
Thursday October 29 | 4:00–8:00 pm | Robina Town Centre
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