Spooky season is here and we're ready for the fright of our life!
It's hard not to love Halloween. Costumes? Check. Treats? Check. A perfect excuse to get together with your girls or guys (or ghouls?) and cause some mischief? Check!
If you're looking to celebrate Halloween this year you've got some terrifyingly good options to choose from whether your vibe is eating spooky snacks, dancing your best Thriller moves, or using your brain - just watch out for the zombies.
There are plenty of scary events, so if you want to know what's on in Wollongong CBD this Halloween keep reading, if you dare...
Best places for costumes party vibes
If your fright night of choice involves creepy costumes, killer cocktails and dancing 'til you drop these options might be for you.
Halloween Silent Disco
Where: The Illawarra Hotel
When: Thursday 31 October from 8pm
What to expect: Get ready for Silent Disco - spooky edition. The Illawarra is planning a monstrous night this Halloween, but recommends getting there early to avoid the scarily long lines.
Halloween Costume Party
Where: The Harp Hotel
When: Saturday 2 November from 9pm
What to expect: Two rooms of Dance, Killer Karaoke, Club Room Disco, and a $15 Blood Bag Cocktail Special.
Plus, there’ll be a Makeup artist on site for those ghoulish touch-ups to your costume.
Spooky Pookie Halloween with Profannity
Where: Society City
When: Thursday 31 October from 7pm
What to expect: A spooktacular night at Society City with live music by rockers Profannity. Come dressed in your best Halloween costume, there's a $50 best dressed prize up for grabs!
Emo-ween
The biggest night in the Emo calendar is here. If you're in the mood for the best old school emo and pop-punk anthems by bands like My Chemical Romance, The Used, Blink 182, Fall Out Boy and Taking Back Sunday these two events will have you Dance Dance-ing the night away.
Emo Night Halloween Party by AM//PM
Where: La La La's
When: Thursday 31 October from 7.30pm
What to expect: A fully decorated night of mayhem with a killer band lineup and dj's playing emo, pop-punk and rock anthems. Best costume wins free entry for a year!
Three Cheers to Twenty Years: MCR Night
Where: Heyday
When: Friday 1 November from 9pm
What to expect: Keep the Halloween vibes alive with a celebration of all things My Chemical Romance. The Taking Back Saturday DJs will be spinning all the tracks on the 'Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge' album plus your other fav My Chem hits and alternative anthems 'til late.
Other ways to keep it spooky
Axe throwing, creepy locked rooms, and scary themed food and drinks are calling to us. Here's a couple of extra ways to get into the Halloween fun if you like things a little more low key.
Spooky Snacks at Soco
Where: Soco Kitchen
When: Daily until Sunday 3 November (unless sold out prior)
What to expect: A bunch of scary specials to have you drooling. From the Monster Mash Burger to the Loaded Frights, or the Vampires Blood Shot there’s a tantalising list of Halloween themed options for you to devour.
Battle Axe X Breakout Bar Halloween Party
Where: Battle Axe and Breakout Bar & Escape Rooms
When: Thursday 31 October from 7pm
What to expect: Spend an hour throwing axes across a series of spooky mini games run by their staff. Then head up to Breakout Bar for their Halloween takeover including a host of themed cocktails and escape rooms with your first drink FREE!
Haunted Escape Rooms
Where: Breakout Bar & Escape Rooms
When: Thursday 31 October to Sunday 3 November
What to expect: The team at Breakout have conjured up Haunted Escape Rooms, jump scares, cocktail specials and more. Spots are booking quickly so get in soon, it's going to be a frighteningly good time.
