Mom’s Directory · Cape Town family guide
Events in and around Cape Town
Halloween fun for kids and adults alike, from trick-or-treating to movies under the stars.
Updated 15 October 2026
Choose your kind of Halloween
Noordhoek
A haunted house, pumpkin bowling, a jumping castle and a guided trick-or-treat walk. Children get a goodie bag, and adults go free.
Before you go: The trick-or-treat walk starts at 6pm. Bring a picnic or buy pizza, pancakes and coffee.
The Hyde Cape Town
A Halloween movie night at The Hyde for children aged 3–10. For enquiries and bookings, contact events@thehydehotel.com.
Movie and ticket inclusions to confirm.
Kirstenbosch · Newlands
Watch Coco under the stars at Kirstenbosch. Doors open at 5pm, so there’s time for a picnic before the movie starts at 7:30pm.
Before you go: Pack warm layers. The movie is 1 hour 45 minutes long, so expect a late finish.
Steenberg Village · Tokai
Spray paint a Halloween creation with stencils, colours and guidance, and take it home the same day. All skill levels are welcome.
Muizenberg Park · meet at the stream
Hosts: Friends of Muizenberg Park
Dress up for a Halloween walk through Muizenberg Park. Meet at the stream at 5pm. There will be food for sale and prizes for best dressed.
Entry details to follow.
Oranjezicht
Hosts: Presented by Friends of Van Riebeeck Park & Bliss Café
Browse the KidsPreneur market from 12–2pm, then stay for a picnic and trick-or-treating from 3pm.
Entry and booking details to follow.
Claremont
Two hours of Halloween jumping at Rush Claremont, with zombies, fog and UV lights. For ages 12 and up.
Before you go: Come dressed up, but choose a costume you can jump and move in.
Keurboom Park · Rondebosch
A Halloween morning walk with The Dog Society at Keurboom Park. Meet at the coffee stand and keep dogs on leads.
Before you go: Book ahead on WhatsApp so the organiser can plan treats for the dogs.
Kirstenhof & Norfolk Park
An evening of trick-or-treating around Kirstenhof and Norfolk Park, with a Ghost Tunnel, fire dancers and boerie rolls for sale. Use the map below to find the participating houses.
Before you go: The Ghost Tunnel opens at 7pm and the fire dancers start at 8pm. If you’re taking part, the organisers would appreciate sweet donations.
Kirstenhof
Trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt, games, face painting and plenty of indoor play. Come dressed up for the best-dressed competition.
Before you go: The organiser says there will be no scary surprises, so this could suit little ones who prefer gentle Halloween fun.
Glenhof Manor · Newlands
Explore ten rooms at Glenhof Manor, with characters, surprises and a map to complete. There are also crafts, messy play, a jumping castle and food for sale.
Before you go: The scarier wing is for ages 8+. The separate 4–6pm haunted-house session is for ages 13+, so check your session when booking.
V&A Waterfront
Head to be.UP’s Waterfront pop-up for a spooky maze and Halloween play, from 11am–4pm.
Before you go: Check what’s included and whether you need to pay extra for grip socks.
Camps Bay
A Halloween silent disco at The Lawns. Dress up, put on your headphones and choose from three music channels while you dance as the sun goes down.
Before you go: Headphones are included. There’s a family ticket for two adults and two children.
Claremont
A Halloween party at Luxe & Little, with tote bag crafting, sensory play, face painting and a sweet hunt. There are goodie bags and prizes for best dressed.
Before you go: Choose a 90-minute session when booking. Two adults are included in each child’s ticket.
Noordhoek · Chapman’s Peak
Walk through the haunted farmyard forest at Red Herring Centre, with Halloween treats for the children. Proceeds go to an Ocean View feeding scheme.
Before you go: Expect queues and some scares. There are restaurants at the centre if you’d like to eat while you wait.
Company’s Garden · City Centre
Dress up and join the Zombie Walk through town. It’s free to join and open to all ages, with optional donations for the Lucky Lucy Foundation.
Before you go: Expect some scary costumes and realistic horror make-up. Meet at 109 Government Avenue and check the route before you go. The afterparty is strictly 18+.
Labia Theatre · Gardens
Watch the silent film FAUST at the Labia, with a live soundtrack by the Makabra Ensemble. There’s also a Halloween dress-up competition.
Before you go: For older teens who enjoy horror films and live music. No under-13s, and it finishes at 10:15pm.
Basil Road Park · Plumstead
Hosts: Supported by Plumstead Neighbourhood Watch
A community Halloween afternoon in Basil Road Park. Entry is a packet of sweets.
Before you go: Would you like to host a table? Contact Shelley on 082 560 8648.
A couple more family outings for Saturday 31 October.
Saturday 31 October 2026
Christ Church Constantia’s spring fête starts at 8:30am.
Entry price still to confirm.
Saturday 31 October 2026
A family festival at La Paris Estate in Franschhoek, running from 11am–10pm.
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