Hi there Reader

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and for a lot of families it kicks off a long weekend, with Cup Day on Tuesday. That’s plenty of time to fill, and probably a few too many lollies.

If your kids are trick or treating, the Event Picks below cover street trails and Halloween events in every part of Melbourne. Plenty are free.

Here are some photos of our team and their kids getting Halloween ready 🎃

Need some inspiration? Have a look at our list of Halloween activities, Halloween food ideas, spooktacular treat deliveries, and kids’ costumes.

Do your kids dress up for Halloween, or do you do your own thing at home, like baking spooky treats or having a movie night? Hit reply and tell me.

Joyce xx

P.S. Send me a snapshot of the Halloween costumes your kids have been rocking, if you feel comfy with that. I’d love to see your family!

P.P.S. If Halloween isn’t your thing, there’s plenty more inspiration for the long weekend in this newsletter. Our Spring Guide has more ideas in one place.

🗓️ Melbourne CBD ➝ More CBD picks

​Halloween in Docklands (Daily until Saturday 31 Oct) Free undercover trick or treat trail on Saturday, 3-5pm (registrations essential). 📍Docklands

​Spooky Escape at Old Melbourne Gaol (Saturday 31 Oct) Kids crack four spooky challenges, from a Ghost Judge wig hunt to a mugshot. 📍CBD

🗓️ Melbourne NORTH ➝ More north-side picks ​

​Halloween at Royal Park Golf Course (Saturday 31 Oct) Free mini golf, a live magician, face painting and a jumping castle. 📍Parkville

​Halloween Walk and Dinner (Saturday 31 Oct) A flat 4km riverside stroll for all ages, then dinner at Anglers Tavern. 📍Maribyrnong

🗓️ Melbourne SOUTH ➝ More south-side picks ​

​Big Goose Halloweekend (Saturday 31 Oct – Sunday 1 Nov) Costume prizes, a Ghoulish Hunt and a haunted tractor ride, all in general entry. 📍Moorooduc

​Mordy Halloween Hunt (Sunday 1 Nov) Free freaky tattoos and face painting, plus a skeleton hunt for a lolly bag. 📍Mordialloc

🗓️ Melbourne EAST ➝ More east-side picks ​

​Halloween Disability Expo (Saturday 31 Oct) Free all-ages expo with local providers and face painting (registration encouraged). 📍Doncaster

​Monster Mash at Boroondara Cemetery (Saturday 31 Oct) Come as a film or TV favourite for dancing and trivia (free, but bookings essential). 📍Kew

🗓️ Melbourne WEST ➝ More west-side picks ​

​Sunshine Halloween Street Party (Saturday 31 Oct) Trick or treating, treasure hunts and face painting on Hampshire Road, 2-4pm. 📍Sunshine

​Trick or Treat at Kryal Castle (Saturday 31 Oct – Sunday 1 Nov) Solve riddles on Dr Frankenstein’s scavenger hunt for a free treat bag. 📍Leigh Creek