What’s On This Halloween in Western Sydney
Costumes at the ready, Westie mums! From trick-or-treat trails and kids’ discos to drone shows and a night out for the grown-ups, here’s where to celebrate Halloween across the west.
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, which means a whole weekend of spooky fun. Whether you’ve got little ghouls who want to trick-or-treat or you’re ready to dust off your own costume for a mums’ night out, we’ve rounded up the best Halloween events across Western Sydney.
Halloween at Paddy’s
Do your costume shopping at Paddy’s, then use the receipt for a free face paint. Two jobs done in one trip. Spend $10 or more at any Paddy’s stall, show your receipt, and score a free face paint or a free go on the claw machine.
When: Fri 23 – Sat 31 Oct
Where: Paddy’s Markets, Haymarket
Halloween Fun at Roni’s
Get into the Halloween spirit with free spooky crafts to make and take home. Little ghouls and goblins can create paper plate spiders, jack-o’-lanterns and friendly ghosts using colourful craft supplies.
It’s free, so it’s an easy, budget-friendly way to get the kids excited before the big night.
When: Wed 28 – Sat 31 Oct
Where: Westpoint Blacktown
Freaky Friday at Warrick Lane
Get ready for a night of creepy treats, hauntingly delicious food, spooky entertainment and Halloween magic for the whole family. Dress up in your favourite costume, soak up the eerie atmosphere and enjoy a frightfully fun evening with family and friends.
Make it a dinner outing. Grab food from the stalls and let the kids show off their costumes a night early.
When: Fri 30 Oct
Where: Warrick Lane, Blacktown
Halloween at Macarthur Square
Get ready for a spook-tacular afternoon of Halloween fun, all under one roof.
Trick or Treat Trail: 1pm to 4pm, starting at Centre Court, Level 2. Follow the trail around the centre and collect treats along the way.
Craft activities: 1pm to 4pm, Centre Court, Level 2.
Disco, games and face painting: 1.30pm to 4.30pm, Kellicar Lane. A DJ spins the spookiest tunes, plus heart-racing Halloween games and spooky face designs.
Mum tip: Start the trail at 1pm, then head to the disco to dance off the sugar rush. Bring a bag for all those treats!
When: Sat 31 Oct
Where: Macarthur Square, 200 Gilchrist Drive, Campbelltown
Halloween Kids Disco at Hudson Hotel
Bring your little monsters for an evening of dancing, laughter and Halloween fun. Entry is free, and there are fun kids’ activities plus awesome prizes for the best costumes.
RSVPs are encouraged, so lock in your spot early.
When: Sat 31 Oct
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Where: Hudson Hotel
Halloween in the Sky
Fairfield Showground is turning into one giant spooky playground. Expect carnival rides, trick-or-treating, haunting street theatre, a ghostly circus and the hair-raising Globe of Death motorcycle show.
Little ones can wander the pumpkin patch, catch Professor Bubbles, visit the Halloween-themed animal nursery and enter the best costume competition. The grand finale is a spectacular drone show at 9pm.
Bonus: Every kid gets a free lolly bag with entry.
Pack a jumper for when the sun goes down, and grab a good spot early for the drone show. Bring ear muffs for little ones, as the Globe of Death gets loud.
When: Sat 31 Oct
Where: Fairfield Showground, 443 Smithfield Road, Prairiewood
Spookfest at Oran Park Hotel
This one’s for the mums! Round up your mates, pull together your Halloween costume and head to Spookfest in the Ballroom. DJ Nino Brown headlines a night of music, costumes and Halloween atmosphere, with DJ TYE and DJCRAIGR getting things started.
Book the babysitter now. Halloween night sitters go fast!
When: Saturday 31 October
Where: Oran Park Hotel
Strictly 18+
Halloween at Bella Vista Hotel, featuring Havana Brown
Emotions presents Havana Brown live at Bella Vista Hotel this Halloween, and it’s shaping up to be the biggest party in the northwest. Start early with dinner and drinks from 5pm. From 9pm, the lights drop, the costumes come out and Bella goes full party mode.
Make it a full night out. Book dinner with the girls, then stay for the party.
When: Saturday 31 October
Where: Bella Vista Hotel, 13–15 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
Bush Monsters: Friend or Foe?
Bush Monsters: Friend or Foe?
There’s plenty of spooky discoveries waiting in the bush this Halloween weekend.
Join Greater Sydney Parklands at Bungarribee Park on Sunday 1 November for Bush Monsters: Friend or Foe? Designed for children aged 4 – 8 years, tickets are $15 per child or $25 for 2 children. Start times are available every 30 minutes from 9 am – 12 pm, and the trail takes around 45 – 60 minutes to complete.
Children will follow a self-guided trail through the park, solving a bone mystery, meeting live animals from Sydney Zoo and learning how to tell the difference between native wildlife and introduced pests. Along the way, they’ll discover which plants belong in the bush, which weeds need to go, and how they can help care for the local environment.
This hands-on outdoor adventure is perfect for curious young explorers who love animals and nature. Complete the trail to receive a special Halloween treat, meet Sydney Zoo’s ambassador animals and enjoy a morning of family fun.
Choose your start time, grab your map and find out who’s a friend and who’s a foe at our special Halloween event.
