October is here, and that only means one thing: Halloween! Sure, it’s not as big of a deal here as it is in America, but Joburg still has a few fun and ghoulish events, spooky treats and creepy fun lined up to celebrate the spookiest day of the year. Perfect for young and old, check out our Halloween Guide to Joburg for 2023. And don’t forget to get dressed up for the occasion!
2023 Halloween Events In Joburg
Looking for something fun to do over the 2023 Halloween weekend? Then look no further! We have gone in search of some of the creepiest, scariest and fun-filled Halloween event in the city. There’s something for all ages, from ghoulish markets and trick or treating adventures, scary dress-up competitions, horror movies screenings, haunted beaches and forests, creepy cocktails and so much more.
Creepy & Creative Crafts
How about spending the weekend getting creative and get your hands dirty with some Halloween crafting with the little ones? This is a great idea if you’re looking for some at-home entertainment and need some monstrous decor to decorate the house with for the spookiest day of the year.
Spooky Baking
How about using all of your Halloween candy as inspiration for baking some spooky treats? There are some interesting and fun spooky treat recipes to try out with the kids over the weekend. Not only is this a delicious treat that they’ll enjoy devouring once they’re done, but it’ll also keep them pre-occupied for a little while. Happy baking!
Halloween Move Night-In
Why not get the popcorn going, get comfortable on the couch, and have a scary movie night in this Halloween? There are plenty of horror and thriller movies to watch that’s sure to make your skin crawl! And if you’re fan of the old school movies, then be sure to check out our list of must-watch movies for the spooky season. There are some classics, a few that’s great for the little ones and even other’s that you might not have even considered.
Kid-Friendly Halloween Movies
On the hunt for kid-friendly Halloween movies to watch over the weekend? Something that’s more fun than creepy and oh-so terrifying? Here’s our list of favourites that we have watched, enjoyed, and highly recommend if you have younger children. Think along the lines of Casper, Hotel Transylvania, Monsters Inc, and Coraline. All goodies! And best of all, you’ll all enjoy watching these together as a family while tucking into some candy.
Trick Or Treating Sweets
Halloween isn’t Halloween if there’s no candy involved. So, if you need to stock up and get ready for those little trick or treaters or need to fill some candy bowls for your spooky party, take a look at our list of top sweet stores in Joburg. Here, you’ll find everything from nostalgic sweets that’ll have you taking a delicious trip down Memory Lane, loads of candy in bulk, decadent chocolate treats and so much more.
Creepy Costumes
Before you head off to all of the creepy and scary parties and events in the city, make sure you look the part with the most ghoulish, terrifying and chilling Halloween costume ever! Not sure where to start or need some creepy costume inspiration? Then be sure to visit these costume hire stores in Joburg. They offer a wide selection of costumes for every kind of monster, witch, goblin or ghost you wish to morph into this Halloween.
Ghoulish Décor
Hosting a spooky party and need to decorate your home with chilling décor and props? Not a problem! Be sure to head to these spooky stores for all of your creepy party needs. They offer visitors everything you could possibly think of, including Day of the Dead décor, dress-up items and props; costumes and accessories; inflatables and motifs; creatures and flowers; skull items; pumpkin items; witch items; wall art and so much more.
