Halloween Events on the Central Coast

Stairs lead up through palms and bush to this decorated Umina home, with spooky characters on the way and lollies at the door. Access involves stairs, so bear that in mind if you’re bringing a pram.

Details adapted from Playing in Puddles’ Halloween guide. Visiting times haven’t been independently confirmed, so please check before heading over.

Children aged five to nine can make Halloween crafts at Umina Beach Library after school. Places are limited, so you’ll need to book.

Umina Beach Book Nook will have creepy crafts and ghost floss on Spooky Day, with prizes for the best costumes. There’ll be spooky books to browse, too.

The lovely people along Lakeview Parade go all out for Halloween, and the whole street is always a hit with local families. If you’re planning to join in, a bag of lollies would help them get ready for the night. I know where you can drop off a donation, so send me a DM on Facebook and I’ll share the details.

Trick-or-treating starts at 9:30am at Deepwater Plaza, alongside the Halloween markets. Entry to the markets is free. Check the event page for how the trick-or-treating works.

Live music starts in Woy Woy Hotel’s beer garden at midday. From 5:30pm, the kids have a disco and bubble show, plus a haunted house to visit. Hula hoop and fire performances are on the programme, with a live band from 8pm.

The Australian Reptile Park is staying open until 7pm for Halloween. Kids can go trick-or-treating and meet the reptiles. The park has a free children’s entry offer with adult tickets; check the booking page for prices and conditions.

Treat-trail registrations for Ghostford have sold out. You’ll need a registered QR code to collect lollies, but the organiser says everyone can still visit the Halloween displays around the CBD and watch the entertainment in William Street Plaza.

Pinocchios’ monthly bottomless brunch falls on Halloween this year, with a prize for the best costume. The venue’s event page has the menu and booking details.

Railway Hotel is serving Witches Brew cocktails and Bloodsucker mocktails for Halloween. Live music starts at 8:30pm.

Hotel Gosford has two DJs across the Main Room and Saloon for its Halloween party. One room will play house, EDM and Top 40; the other has ’90s and ’00s pop, R&B and singalong favourites. Come in costume.

Kids can follow clues around Erina Fair’s Monster Academy, meeting characters and completing challenges as they go. Each session finishes with a graduation photo.

Central Coast Salsa’s Halloween party starts with a beginner Bachata class. There’s a Thriller-inspired session before the social dancing, so you can try a few moves before the night gets going. General admission is listed at $35, with limited places.

This medieval walk-through has dragons and skeleton knights, with treasure to find along the way. Younger children can spend time in a sensory space with slime and a drawing wall. Treats are non-food items, which may suit families managing food allergies.

Details adapted from Playing in Puddles’ Halloween guide. Visiting times haven’t been independently confirmed, so please check before heading over.

This Webb Street home has a Halloween graveyard display, with skeletons and cobwebs. The exact start time hasn’t been confirmed, so check before visiting.

Details adapted from Playing in Puddles’ Halloween guide. Visiting times haven’t been independently confirmed, so please check before heading over.

The Witches Lair has handmade decorations and a live witch, with lighting and sound effects throughout the display. It may be a bit much for children who scare easily.

Details adapted from Playing in Puddles’ Halloween guide. Visiting times haven’t been independently confirmed, so please check before heading over.

The Davo’s Halloween evening is for children aged four and over. They can dance and play musical games before trying Halloween bingo. There’ll also be spooky trivia and challenges, with treats and prizes.