Halloween 2024 parties to hit up

David Ho checks out where to go for Halloween 

Halloween Fest Ocean Park Hong Kong

Ocean Park's Halloween Fest serves up six haunted experiences and ten unique performances. Most of it is are inspired by dark urban legends of 1980s Hong Kong. Most are fright fests but one that will get pulses racing in a different way is the Too Hot to K-Oppa dance performance by a Korean vampire hunks troupe, complete with moves and bulging muscles that will make audiences scream for more. 

When: Now to November 3
Where: Ocean Park 

Baci Trattoria & Bar Speed Dating Halloween Party

Baci is Italian for kisses. So it makes sense that Baci Trattoria & Bar is collaborating with Hong Kong Romance Dating for a Speed Dating Halloween Party inviting destiny (and singles) to come dressed as ghosts. Mix and mingle while participating in a series of Halloween-themed games. It's free entry and you will likely end up in Lan Kwai Fong anyway, so what have you got to lose? 

When: October 27, 4pm to 7pm
Where: G/F California Tower, 32 D’Aguilar St, Central

Disneyland Hong Kong's Disney Halloween Time

We could all use a little Disney magic in our lives From now to October 31, 2024, Disney heroes and villains will be gathering in pairs for the first time to welcome you all. Expect classic duos from Disney films like Snow White and the Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Aurora or Prince Phillip and Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty, Jasmine and Jafar from Aladdin, Wendy and Captain Hook from Peter Pan, Meg and Hades from Hercules, and even Thor and Loki from the Marvel side. Do check out the Let’s Get Wicked Halloween musical at Theater in the Wild too. 

Hong Kong residents have an exclusive Happier Together Group Ticket Offer to enjoy up to 20 percent off for 1-day tickets. 

When: Now to October 31
Where: Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Lantau Island

Pirata's Family Trick-or-Treat Halloween Block Party

Pirata Group's beloved Halloween Block Party is back at Starstreet Precinct. It begins with a classic weekend brunch. Pick from classic handmade pasta masterpieces served at Pici (from HK$268 pp), The Pizza Project (from HK$248 pp) and freestyle American-Japanese bites at TMK Rap & Rolls (from HK$248 pp). 

Then from 2pm on, trick-or-treat registration begins at Pici. From there, little witches, wizards, zombies and ghouls are invited to knock across the precinct for treats from The Pizza Project, TMK Rap & Rolls, Salvo, Francis, Chullschick, Matchali, Sleepyhead and Ask for Alonzo. There will be activities like face painting at Pici, balloon twisting at The Pizza Project, as well as t-shirt designing and slime making at TMK Rap & Rolls. These are free for kids who brunch at participating restaurants. 

For adults, there’s an afternoon free-flow on offer at TMK Rap & Rolls. Enjoy 90 minutes of white wine, red wine, beer and Aperol Spritz for HK$150; or simply order drinks a la carte at a friendly HK$50 each. 

When: November 2 
Where: Starstreet Precinct, Wan Chai

Soho House Hong Kong 90s Horror Halloween Party

Soho House Hong Kong is throwing a 90s horror movie themed party. Dress up in your favourite costumes from that era and genre for a fun time with fellow horror enthisiasts. Regular tickets start at HK$900 per person and comes with four hours of free flow that goes from 9pm and 1am. 

When: October 26, from 9pm
Where: Soho House Hong Kong, 33 Des Voeux Rd W, Sheung Wan

Universal Studios Singapore's Under the Castle 

This one is in Singapore but it features the design works of Hong Kong's Jackson Wang. Under his fashion label Team Wang Design, the Under The Castle haunted house marks the first Chinese IP partnered with Universal Studios Singapore.

It is based on the storyline of his first comic book and Wang recently stopped by to experience his own spooky creation with his friends including Verdy and Tyson Yoshi. 

When: Now to November 2
Where: Universal Studios Singapore, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269 

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