Halloween Events In Cairns 2024
Heading up to Cairns this October? Immerse yourself in the spirit of Halloween with these upcoming events! Though Cairns is most well known for its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and Heritage-listed rainforests, the city itself is also a thriving epicentre of culture and attractions in Tropical North Queensland. If you’re in the area over the next few weeks, check out these 2024 Halloween events in Cairns!
Halloween Events In Cairns 2024
There are plenty of Halloween festivities in Cairns this year for tourists and locals of all ages. After exploring the tropics through Great Barrier Reef tours or waterfall excursions, keep the excitement going with one of these epic events. Some are in the heart of Cairns and others are in nearby suburbs, with options for travellers, locals, families, backpackers, couples, and more.
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Nightmare on Sheridan Street
- Date: Saturday 26th October 2024
- Time: 3:00 pm - late
- Location: Empire Alternacade and Events, 86-98 Sheridan St, Cairns City QLD 4870
- Perfect for: Adults, backpackers, couples
Nightmare on Sheridan Street is an enticing event filled with Halloween-themed games and prizes. Held at the Empire, a quirky and alternative arcade venue complete with old-school pinball machines, this is the perfect place to show off your best costumes and get in the spirit. Play Halloween Trivia, enjoy spooky entertainment, and try to win some prizes at Nightmare on Sheridan Street!
Spooktacular Zones Free Halloween Activities For Kids
- Date: Saturday 19th October 2024 - Sunday 20th October 2024
- Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: DFO Cairns, 274 Mulgrave Rd, Westcourt QLD 4870
- Perfect for: Families with kids
If you’re visiting Cairns with kids, bring them over to the DFO Shopping Centre for fun and free Halloween activities! Let the kids put on their favourite costumes and stroll around the centre for all the excitement. There will be candy treats at Zone 1 near Hairhouse Warehouse, face painting at Zone 2 near the food court, and a disco party at Zone 3 next to Oakley.
Halloween Monster Ball at Gilligan’s
- Date: Saturday 26th October 2024
- Time: 9:00 pm - late
- Location: Gilligan's Hotel and Resort, 57-89 Grafton St, Cairns City QLD 4870
- Perfect for: Backpackers, party animals
Gilligan’s, the iconic resort and party venue, is hosting a major Halloween bash at the end of October. There will be events all weekend, starting with a Fireball Halloween Party on Friday Night. The main event is the Halloween Monster Ball on Saturday night, with 3 different party zones and top DJS like KAOS and PRETENCE. Complete with costume contests, cash prizes, evil clown face painters, photo booths, and dancers, this will be a pumping Halloween celebration in Cairns. There will also be a Halloween pool party on Sunday, with free entry all day.
Tap Halloween Trivia hosted by the Agile Project
- Date: Thursday 31st October 2024
- Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Macalister Brewing Company, 6 Danbulan St, Smithfield QLD 4878
- Perfect for: Adults, couples, backpackers, animal lovers
Located just a 20-minute drive north of the Cairns city centre, you can test your Halloween knowledge and support local wildlife at Tap Halloween Trivia! Head to the highly-rated Macalister Brewing Company on the 31st of October to enjoy the food trucks, raffles, costume contests, photo booths, and of course, Halloween trivia. 100% of profits go to the Agile Project, which helps raise and rehabilitate orphaned wildlife in the area.
Halloween Paarrty Flamingos Tiki Bar
- Date: Thursday 31st October 2024 - Saturday 2nd November 2024
- Time: 4:00 pm - 12:00 am
- Location: Flamingo’s Tiki Bar, 43 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870
- Perfect for: Adults, couples, backpackers
One of the most popular cocktail bars in Cairns, Flamingo’s Tiki Bar is hosting a Halloween-themed weekend! If you’re looking for a more casual vibe where you can sport a costume and sip on specialty cocktails, this is a fabulous option for Halloween in Cairns. There will be a spooky pirate Bacardi and Wolf Lane Distillery menu serving delicious food and drinks all weekend, as well as prizes for best dressed.
Halloween Trivia in Palm Cove
- Date: Thursday 31st October 2024
- Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Palm Cove Tavern, 24 Veivers Rd, Palm Cove QLD 4879
- Perfect for: Adults, couples, families
Consider venturing up to the stunning coastal town of Palm Cove for Halloween near Cairns. The delightful Palm Cove Tavern is hosting a Halloween Trivia Night complete with meat raffles, prizes, and 100% of profits going to YAPPS Charity for animal protection. This is a great Halloween event for those who want an earlier night, as it goes from 6 pm to 9 pm.
Cairns Living Library: The Allure of Halloween
- Date: Wednesday 23rd October 2024
- Time: 10:30 am
- Location: Smithfield Library, 70 Cheviot St, Smithfield QLD 4878
- Perfect for: Adults, families
Experience a more educational side of Halloween at the Smithfield Library just outside Cairns. Every Wednesday, library staff host an interactive chat where community members can share stories and knowledge. On the 23rd of October, the chat will be Halloween-themed, where everyone can enjoy tricks and treats and learn about Halloween myths and legends.
