8 spooky Halloween events happening in Canterbury-Bankstown in 2026
Don’t ghost this list, start planning your Halloween before the season disappears into the night!
the polish club, bankstown
Slavoween starts here
Get ready to polka with the monsters at Kujawy’s Slavoween at The Polish Club.
Little witches, vampires, skeletons and baba yagas are invited to hit the dance floor for a spook-tacular Polish-style party packed with music, dancing, games and prizes.
Expect plenty of frightfully fun moments as young partygoers show off their costumes, make new friends and dance the day away.
Tickets are just $20, which includes entry and participation in games and don’t forget to bring your gold coins for the exciting Bottle Toss Bonanza.
Canterbury League Club, Canterbury
Dance. Dress. Disco.
Canterbury League Club’s Halloween Spooktacular Disco is bringing the beats, the costumes and the spooky celebration all under one roof.
From 6:30pm to 8pm, little monsters can dance alongside DJ Witchlee and her spooky crew while enjoying games, prizes and plenty of Halloween excitement.
For just $8 per child, it’s a scream of a night out for the whole family. Dress to impress because the best costumes will score bragging rights and prizes.
Marco Reserve, Panania
Scooby snacks & starry nights
Something spooky is lurking at Marco Reserve this Halloween.
Join Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang for Scooby-Doo! & Curse of the 13th Ghost at Movies Under the Stars in Panania.
Before the movie begins, little ghouls can transform with spooky face painting, tackle the inflatable obstacle course and enjoy a night packed with Halloween fun.
When hunger strikes, follow the scent of delicious woodfired pizza and other food truck favourites before settling in beneath the stars.
As darkness falls and the mysteries unfold on screen, prepare for a frightfully fun night of ghosts, giggles and family entertainment.
Butter Corner, Bankstown
Spooky sips & seasonal bites
A spooky transformation has arrived at Butter Corner in Bankstown.
Known for its enchanting Studio Ghibli-inspired atmosphere, the cafe has been reimagined for Halloween with themed decorations and a limited-edition menu packed with seasonal flavours.
Start with the comforting web pumpkin soup, sink your teeth into the haunted beef curry, satisfy your sweet tooth with the boo-berry parfait and refresh with the blood-red citrus kick of the blood orange tonic.
It’s the perfect excuse to revisit a local favourite and experience Butter Corner in a whole new light.
Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre, Riverwood
Pen your spookiest thoughts
Swap the scares for something a little more creative at the Halloween-themed journalling club at Riverwood.
Step into an eerie atmosphere filled with inspiration as you spend an afternoon reflecting, creating and bringing your thoughts to life on the page.
Suitable for both beginners and experienced journal keepers, the journalling club offers a welcoming space to explore new ideas, connect with fellow creatives and turn everyday moments into something memorable.
Elements Brasserie, Belmore
Steaks with a scare
Rare, medium or terrifyingly good? Elements Brasserie in Belmore invites brave diners to take on Steak or Treat, a limited-time menu.
Begin your night with the eye-catching eerie eyeballs cocktail, a blood-red concoction complete with floating lychee and blueberry eyeballs that delivers just the right amount of Halloween mischief.
But the true beast awaits. The fire kissed T-Bone is the star of the show, arriving loaded with vampire’s tallow purple mash, rich blood jus, fragrant rosemary, confit garlic and grilled lemon. It’s smoky, indulgent and built for serious steak lovers.
Steaks this good don’t haunt the menu for long, so book your table now and conquer the fire kissed T-Bone before it disappears into the darkness.
Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre, Bankstown
Ghostly tales & trivia
Leave reality at the door and step into a world of ghosts, gothic tales and Halloween intrigue.
Experience chilling dramatic readings as performers from The Kindly Ones Theatre Company bring classic horror stories to life with theatrical flair. Then battle it out in a Halloween trivia showdown covering legendary horror books, cult movie classics and supernatural folklore.
Dress in your creepiest costume for bonus points and enjoy delicious Halloween treats as the competition heats up. Flying solo? No need to fear, we’ll pair you with fellow thrill-seekers for the trivia games.
Panania Diggers, Panania
Boo-gie all night
The countdown to Halloween is on and Panania Diggers is throwing a disco that’s all treats and no tricks.
For just $15 per child, it’s the ultimate Halloween party destination for little monsters of all ages. From creepy costumes and spooky face painting to dance-floor anthems and costume prizes, this Halloween celebration has everything young partygoers need for a frightfully fun night out.
Face painting starts from 5:30pm, giving little vampires, zombies and witches the chance to complete their look before the disco kicks off at 6pm.
Once the music starts, it’s time to boogie, groove and monster mash your way through an evening packed with Halloween excitement.
