October’s here, which means it’s time to embrace your inner ghoul! Halloween in Joburg brings you creepy events, seasonal treats, and fun activities to keep everyone entertained. Dust off that costume and prepare your itinerary to celebrate spooky season.
2025 Halloween Events In Joburg
Looking for something fun to do over the 2025 Halloween weekend? Joburg’s got it all—haunted houses, creepy markets, costume contests, trick-or-treat adventures, and more. Grab your friends, dress to scare, and don’t miss out on the city’s spookiest fun!
Creepy & Creative Crafts
Spend the weekend getting creative with some Halloween crafting alongside your sweet little monsters! This is a great idea if you’re looking for some at-home entertainment and need some creepy decorations to up the haunt factor at home.
Spooky Baking
Why not turn your mountain of Halloween sweets into a series of baking experiments? Get the kids involved—they’ll enjoy eating their own creations while you enjoy a few minutes of peace. It’s delicious, mildly chaotic, and technically educational. Happy baking.
Halloween Movie Nights
Pop some popcorn, grab a blanket, and prepare to question your life choices with a scary movie night this Halloween. From classic frights to new releases and a few curveballs you probably haven’t seen, there’s definitely a flick in here that’ll make you jump…or at least mildly twitch.
Kid-Friendly Halloween Movies
Looking for Halloween movies the kids can actually watch without nightmares? We’ve rounded up our favourites—think Casper, Hotel Transylvania, Monsters Inc., and Coraline, plus a few newer releases! Fun, slightly spooky, and entirely watchable, these picks let you all enjoy a family movie night.
Trick Or Treating Sweets
Let’s be honest—Halloween without candy is basically just a Friday. If you’re prepping for trick-or-treaters or just need to stock up for your own spooky shenanigans, check out our list of top sweet shops in Joburg. From nostalgic classics and bulk boxes at wholesale prices to imported treats, there’s enough sugar on the shelves to keep the household happy until next year.
Creepy Costumes
Before you hit Joburg’s spooky parties, make sure you actually look like Halloween happened to you. If you’re short on ideas—or just don’t want to face the horror of a last-minute DIY costume—check out these costume stores. From witches and goblins to ghosts and other questionable creatures, they’ve got everything you need to serve looks and goosebumps.
Ghoulish Décor
Throwing a Halloween party and want your place to look terrifying instead of… normal? Check out these spooky stores for everything from pumpkins and skulls to witches and creepy props. If it’s a little haunted, these shops have it in stock.
