What’s Hot for Halloween

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Written By Sally Eberhardtv

Would you love to parrrrty with pirates?

Yo ho ho! Ahoy there, mateys! Parrots, peg legs and all manner of scallywags are invited to Redcliffe Markets Festival of Frights at Redcliffe Jetty on Saturday, 26 October.

Redcliffe foreshore will be creeping and crawling with costumed characters and activities for swashbucklers of all ages. Join the expedition for a pirate’s scavenger hunt – follow the clues to uncover hidden treasure!

Whether ghost, witch, pirate, zombie or any other creature of the night, be sure to wear your spooky best for a chance to win the Best Dressed Competition.

Enjoy the region’s best street eats, boo-gie to the beats of live entertainment and browse over 200 market stalls brimming with loot. Keep a wary eye out for haunted pirates and spooky stilt-walkers!

Don’t miss the spectacular fireworks display at 8:30 pm.

All up, it’s a jolly good outing for the whole family. Register for your free ticket at trybooking.com (search for Festival of Frights).

From 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

Love to listen to some fiendishly good sounds?

Goth metal band Aether
Image by Tim Hill from Pixabay

Frock up and rock up in your spookiest best to get your hardcore groovy ghoulie on at Fright Night! at Tribe Clubhouse on Saturday, 26 October.

This monster mash is not for the fainthearted with a freakishly good lineup of local bands!

The popular and talented Aether bring you Melodic Death Metal, scream along with Osmium’s heavy metal, grunge rules with Zigarat and Verminate thrills and chills with modern grindcore.

Dress up and party with this friendly, welcoming Tribe.

Free entry. Doors open 5:00 pm, spooky bands play from 6:00 pm.

Want to avoid tricks but find lots of treats?

Image by Patrycja Wróblewska from Pixabay

Halloween-themed drinks and baked delights are the speciality of the evening at Halloween Night Market by Bikkies & Bakes, Clontarf, on Friday, 1 November.

Enjoy a night of Halloween FUN with market stalls and spooky beats as they celebrate their first birthday with treats for you. Sample the free lollies and check out all the goodies available to eat and drink on the spot or take home.

Wear your coolest scary costumes to win one of the prizes for Best Dressed.

Top up your outfit at bargain prices with some late-night browsing in MyPreloved Wardrobe kids and adults shops.

From 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm.

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