Get ready for a Halloween family day out with a spooky twist, as Halloween Family Fest comes to Griffith Park, Stockton, for the first time this October.
Running across 24 - 25 October and 30 October–1 November 2026, the family-friendly festival will bring a weekend of Halloween fun to Stockton, just a short walk from the Stockton Ferry Wharf.
Families can expect a packed program of Halloween-themed activities and entertainment, including:
- Trick-or-Treat Trail – Grab your bucket and wander through our Halloween-themed stations, collecting sweet treats at every stop.
- Witches’ Den Workshops – Get hands-on with some spooky science and decorate your very own Halloween slime to take home or get crafty with pumpkin painting
- Monster Mash Disco & Costume Contests – Dance along to Halloween beats and show off your best Halloween costume.
- Critters Corner – Get up close with creepy crawlies and reptiles at the family-friendly reptile show.
- Monsteropolis – Take on the massive Monster Jump Obstacle Course featuring more than 30 obstacles, plus Monster Sports Jam.
- Little Spooks Carnival – Enjoy classic family rides including Tea Cups, Giant Slide, Ghost Train, and Jumping Castles, along with carnival games and showbags.
- Giant Pumpkin Bounce – Bounce, jump and play on this massive pumpkin-themed inflatable.
- Outdoor Cinema Under the Stars – Settle in on the lawn for the original Ghostbusters, screening on Friday 30 October and both Saturdays, 24 and 31 October.
With plenty to see and do, Halloween Family Fest is designed to deliver big Halloween fun without the big scares – making it a great day out for families with younger children through to tweens.
Families are encouraged to come dressed in their favourite Halloween costumes and make a day of it at Griffith Park.
Event venue
Griffith Park, Griffith Park, Stockton NSW 2295, Australia, Newcastle
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