It’s Halloween time when the werewolves whine, and the ghosts and ghouls go “boo!”
If you’re looking for lots of Halloween fun, this ghastly guide’s for you!
Halloween is a fabulous excuse to dress up and gather at one of the many community events haunting your neighbourhood. In 2026 Halloween falls on a Saturday witch (oops, which!) means there’s so much more opportunity for trick-or-treating and other frightfully fun activities. Let’s take a look at what’s haunting Sandgate and its surrounds…
What’s Haunting Sandgate?
Spooktacular Halloween Disco Party at The Sands Bowlo
Get ready for a frightfully fun night at The Sands Bowlo Halloween Spooktacular Disco!
Put on your best costume and hit the dance floor as the DJ spins all your favourite spooky (and not-so-spooky) tunes. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Halloween with family and friends. There’ll be music, dancing, and lots of ghoulish good vibes.
This is a ticketed event for adults and kids. Get your tickets here.
- When: Saturday 31 October, 2026, from 6:30pm
- Cost: $10 per person. Under 12 months free
- Venue: The Sands Bowlo, 7 Burnett Place, Sandgate
Bangin Beans Halloween Trunk or Treat
Bangin Beans coffee shop is transforming its regular Cars, Bikes & Coffee meet into a Halloween event you won’t want to miss! From 5pm – 8pm on Saturday 31 October, kids and car enthusiasts are invited to haunt the inaugural Trunk or Treat where any car boot could be filled with tasty treats – or something terrifying! Do you dare to look?
There’ll be a face painter and a special Halloween menu, and lots of other Halloween fun.
- When: Saturday 31 October, 2026, from 5pm – 8pm
- Venue: Bangin Beans, 131 Rainbow Street, Sandgate
Halloween After Dark at the Full Moon Hotel
The Full Moon Hotel is delivering live music and special themed cocktails from 8pm on Halloween night, and guests are invited to dress up in their finest Halloween attire to suit the Full Moon atmosphere.
This is a party night for adults only.
- When: Saturday 31 October, 2026, from 8pm
- Venue: The Full Moon Hotel, 118 Eagle Terrace, Sandgate
Dreamhouse of Horrors
In true community spirit, a local household is open for scares from 4pm on Saturday the 31st of October until late.
After a phenomenal turnout last year, Dreamhouse of Horrors will again be putting on a fantastic walk-through display with photo opportunities and jump-scares a-plenty. You might already have seen previous years’ movie themes of Barbie and Beetlejuice – this year’s theme is Wicked!
It’s such a great local display, so please consider showing your appreciation with donations of candy for their visitors There will also be a poster for donations to the Make A Wish Foundation in honour of their dear friend who loved Halloween!
- When: Saturday 31 October, 2026, from 4pm
- Address: 248 Brighton Road, Sandgate
Nearby Halloween Events
Aspley Hornets Halloween Party
Dress up in your best Halloween costume and join Aspley Hornets for their annual Kids Halloween Party! It’s a fun and spooky celebration disco with a professional DJ, including fun activities and spooky games, delicious Halloween treats, and their are even prizes to be won!
- When: Saturday 31 October, 2026, 11am – 1pm
- Cost: $25 per child; parents/guardians free
- Venue: Aspley Hornets, 50 Graham Road, Carseldine
Make and Create: Spooky Halloween at Your Local Library
Drop in and enjoy free Halloween-themed craft activities. Ideal for children aged 4–8 years, and no bookings required!
- When: Friday 30 October, 2026, 3pm -4pm
- Cost: Free
- Venue: Nundah Library, 1 Bage Street (via Primrose Lane), Nundah
- When: Saturday 31 October, 2026, 10am – 11am
- Cost: Free
- Venue: Banyo Library, 284 St Vincents Road, Banyo
- When: Saturday 31 October, 2026, 11am – 12pm
- Cost: Free
- Venue: Chermside Library, 375 Hamilton Road, Chermside
- When: Saturday 31 October, 2026, 2pm – 3pm
- Cost: Free
- Venue: Bracken Ridge Library, 77 Bracken Street, Bracken Ridge
Redcliffe Festival of Frights Twilight Market
The one and only Festival of Frights is clawing its way back and it’s going to be bigger, bolder, and better than ever. Expect over 200 stalls with tricks and treats, gourmet street eats, live entertainment, and roaming stilt walkers and fairies! Little monsters can participate in family activities including a scavenger hunt, and there’s also a Best Dressed Competition with fantastic prizes to be won.
- When: Saturday 31 October, 2026, 4pm – 9pm
- Cost: Free entry
- Venue: Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe
Halloween Activities from Home
Trick or Treat
Dress up in your finest spooky costume and take a stroll around the streets for decorated houses to “Trick or Treat“. Many locals love to get in on the fun and hand out lollies, chocolates, and other treats to ward off pesky tricks.
Host a Halloween Party
Even better than trick-or-treating, why not decorate your own home and host your own Halloween party! There are so many incredible decorations in local stores, or you can get creative and make your own.
There’s lots of inspiration for party foods and drinks online, and spooky playlists are readily available to download on music streaming platforms. This year can be the start of your own new tradition.
Halloween Movie Night
Turn the lights down low and fill a bowl with treats for a special Halloween movie night.
Movies kids will love:
- It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
- The Nightmare Before Christmas
- Corpse Bride
- Hocus Pocus (1 and 2)
- Monster House
- Coraline
- Ghostbusters
- Halloweentown
- The Haunted Mansion
Movies teens will love:
- Beetlejuice
- Practical Magic
- The Lost Boys
- Trick’r’Treat
- Shaun of the Dead
- Fright Night
- Sweeney Todd
- Five Nights at Freddy’s
- Death Becomes Her
- Sleepy Hollow
- Edward Scissorhands
Scarier and classic movies for those brave enough:
- The Exorcist
- Midsommar
- Halloween
- Poltergeist
- Psycho
- Get Out
- Child’s Play
- A Nightmare on Elm Street
Are you holding an event in Sandgate this Halloween? Drop a comment with the details!
