Halloween falls on Saturday, 31 October, and Cape Town is dressing up for it. Zombies take over the city centre, a museum opens after dark and the winelands host cocktails and costumed trail runners. Here are eight events to plan your spooky weekend around.
1. Halloween shows at The Galileo Open Air Cinema
The Galileo Open Air Cinema marks Halloween at Kirstenbosch with two special shows. Friday brings a kids’ screening of Coco, the 2017 animated adventure that follows Miguel into the Land of the Dead. Saturday’s Halloween show is Weapons.
- Date: Friday, 30 October (Coco) | Saturday, 31 October (Weapons)
- Times: Friday from 17:00 | Saturday times on Webtickets
- Location: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Rhodes Drive, Newlands
- Tickets: From R155 via Webtickets
2. Bat Night Hike on Intaka Island
Friday night offers a gentler scare at Intaka Island. Visitors listen to the wetlands after dark, watch for bats swooping overhead and learn which species live there, what they eat and where they roost.
- Date: Friday, 30 October
- Times: 18:30
- Location: Intaka Island, 2 Park Lane, Century City, Milnerton
- Tickets: From R140 via Quicket
3. Cape Town Zombie Walk
Thousands of costumed walkers take over the city centre at the Cape Town Zombie Walk. The event raises awareness for animals in need and supports the Lucky Lucy Foundation’s animal rescue work. People of all ages can join the horde.
- Date: Saturday, 31 October
- Times: From 17:00
- Location: 109 Government Avenue, Cape Town City Centre
- Cost: Free
4. Dirtopia Halloween Forest Night Trail Run
Dirtopia’s 14th Halloween Forest Night Trail Run sends costumed runners onto the forest trails at Muratie Wine Estate. Participants choose the 10km or the 5km route, and the shorter one also welcomes walkers and children. Prizes go to the best individual costume and the best couples’ outfits, and Akkedis plays live. Headlamps or torches are compulsory.
- Date: Saturday, 31 October
- Times: Registration from 18:15 | 10km start 19:15 | 5km start 19:30
- Location: Muratie Wine Estate, Knorhoek Road, Koelenhof, Stellenbosch
- Tickets: R90 to R225 via Dirtpass
5. Halloween Sip & Create at Durbanville Hills
Durbanville Hills Winery hosts a Halloween edition of its Sip & Create evening. A mixologist leads the session, a live DJ spins the beats and guests nibble on bites in their spookiest outfits.
- Date: Saturday, 31 October
- Times: From 18:00
- Location: Durbanville Hills Winery, Tygerberg Valley Road
- Cost: R450 | Bookings on the winery website
6. Culture Halloween Horror Movie
Culture Wine Bar brings back its Halloween party with a horror film theme. Guests arrive as a horror movie character or as their own personal horror story. The night includes live music and a walk-about tasting in the Wine Library.
- Date: Saturday, 31 October
- Times: From 19:00
- Location: Culture Wine Bar, 103 Bree Street
- Tickets: From R200 via Quicket | No under-18s
7. Groovy Nights at Destiny Cape Town
Groovy Nights turns Destiny Cape Town into a Halloween Hip-Hop and R&B party. Tickets are sold online only, so book ahead as there are no door sales.
- Date: Saturday, 31 October
- Times: Doors open 21:00
- Location: Destiny Cape Town, 88 Shortmarket Street
- Tickets: FIXR | Online only
Want more spooky options? Mavericks unleashes Cirque Noir this Halloween and our What’s On page lists more events across the city.
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From Table Mountain to the undead: Cape Town Halloween costume ideas
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