Surfers Paradise Spooktacular

Friday 31 October 2025 | 04:00 PM

This Halloween, gather your little monsters, witches, ghosts, and goblins for a frightfully fun evening at the People’s Esplanade! Our Trick or Treat celebration is packed with spooky surprises, live entertainment, and hands-on activities the whole family will love.

Wander through the entire Esplanade and collect tasty treats as you explore multiple themed zones filled with Halloween magic. From live music to creative crafts, this is more than just trick-or-treating – it’s a full-on Halloween festival!

Event highlights

• Trick or Treat Trail: Discover sweet surprises across every zone of the People’s Esplanade. Don’t forget your costume and trick-or-treat bag!
• Beachhouse DJ: Dance with the undead to creepy-cool beats as our DJ keeps the party going all evening long.
• Live Music at the Buskers Circle: Enjoy spooky tunes and toe-tapping live performances to get you into the Halloween spirit.
• Face Painting: Transform into your favourite creature of the night with professional face painting – perfect for kids (and grown-ups) getting into character.
• Halloween Game Station: Test your skills with frightfully fun Halloween-themed games for all ages.
• Craft Stations: Get creative with hands-on activities including DIY skeleton puppets and decorate-your-own trick-or-treat bags.

Whether you're trick-or-treating, crafting creepy creations, or grooving to ghoulish beats, there’s something for everyone. So come in costume, bring your best Halloween spirit, and experience an evening of magical mayhem on the People’s Esplanade!

Getting there

Consider using public transport or active travel. Plan your trip with Translink's journey planner.

Parking may be limited. For metered parking, use the EasyPark app to start, end, and extend your parking direct from your phone to avoid fines. For more information visit City of Gold Coast's Parking page.