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From haunted mansions to lolly-strewn laneways, here’s where Melbourne gets spooky.
Halloween in Melbourne isn’t just for the kids — it’s an all-out suburban spectacle where lawns turn haunted, lollies are traded like currency, and neighbours compete for the creepiest décor.
Whether you’re chasing full-size chocolate bars, admiring ghoulish décor, or corralling mini monsters in costume, these are the neighbourhoods that truly commit to the bit. Here’s where to trick, treat, and squeal this Halloween.
Coburg
Coburg comes alive each Halloween with an energy that feels equal parts carnival and haunted fairground. Its heritage homes and leafy streets make the perfect gothic backdrop for trick-or-treating, with locals going all out — cobwebbed fences, pumpkin-lit porches, and candy trails that stretch for blocks. Start near Bell Street and wander towards the quieter lanes for DIY haunted houses and eerie soundtracks. Adding to the thrill is Pentridge Prison, where towering bluestone walls host ghost tours and chilling Halloween events inside its infamous H-Division — a haunting experience in every sense.
Sitchu Tip: This Halloween, step inside the prison’s notorious “Hell Division” — once home to Australia’s most feared criminals — for a night of eerie exploration. Wander stark corridors and cramped cells, listen to chilling tales of infamous inmates, and capture haunting selfies beneath flickering light.
Carlton
Home to grand terrace houses and espresso-fuelled energy, Carlton brings historic flair to Halloween night. Think The Addams Family by way of Little Italy. The suburb’s buzzing heart beats a little louder each year for Trick or Treat on Lygon Street, a family-friendly event where local traders hand out sweets and the streets glow with lanterns, laughter, and the occasional ghostly costume.
Between heritage façades and the scent of wood-fired pizza, it’s Halloween with a distinctly European accent — atmospheric, welcoming, and deliciously theatrical. And for one night only, Melbourne Museum transforms into a spooky wonderland with trick-or-treat trails, face painting and grown-up frights after dark.
St Kilda
Never one to do things quietly, St Kilda transforms Halloween into a seaside spectacle. The palm-lined streets shimmer with orange lights, and costumes range from chic to outlandish — expect pirates on roller-blades and vampires with surfboards. Acland and Fitzroy Streets light up late into the evening, while family-friendly pockets near Blessington Street Gardens and Carlisle Street see locals sharing sweets under twinkling lights. Add in the glowing entrance of Luna Park and its vintage arcade eeriness, and the suburb’s slightly decadent edge feels amplified. Halloween here is theatre — playful, unpredictable and perfectly St Kilda.
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Northcote
Northcote — especially around Westgarth — gives Halloween a cool, creative twist. The suburb’s mix of Edwardian homes and art-school energy sets the tone for a night that’s more charming than chilling. Kids dart between heritage porches, local cafes might hand out sweets, and neighbours linger on bluestone laneways swapping stories. It’s not Melbourne’s loudest Halloween scene, but it’s effortlessly atmospheric — all vintage houses, soft lights, and a community favouring wit over fright.
Brighton East
Brighton East could teach a masterclass in Halloween décor. Carpenter Street and its surrounds are famous for transforming into a living haunted village — every house competing for the crown of creepiest. From fog machines and motion-sensor skeletons to fully themed front lawns, the creativity is next-level. Families pour in from all over Melbourne for a night of wide-eyed wonder and sugar highs. Behind the polished facades and manicured gardens lies a genuine sense of community — neighbours sharing lollies, laughs, and the occasional friendly scare. Brighton East makes Halloween feel both glamorous and gloriously ghoulish.
Black Rock
Down by the coast, Black Rock brings a dramatic backdrop to spooky season — dark waves, drifting sea mist, and winding streets that glow pumpkin-orange after dusk. Locals go big: coastal mansions transform into haunted hideaways, and trick-or-treat trails wind through cul-de-sacs buzzing with costumed kids. The true scene-stealer, though, is Black Rock House — the 1850s National Trust treasure where ghost tours and Halloween haunts unfold beneath candlelit ceilings.
The sea breeze adds a cinematic chill as you wander past elaborate displays — giant spiders scaling balconies, lantern-lit driveways, and friendly ghosts guarding lolly bowls.
Black Rock House will be taking a break from Halloween festivities in 2025 — but promises to return bigger, bolder, and spookier than ever in 2026
Hawthorn
Hawthorn does Halloween with unmistakable style — stately homes draped in ivy, gothic spires catching the moonlight, and trick-or-treaters darting between grand gates. Around Glenferrie Road and Rathmines Street, families create front-yard displays that blend polish with playfulness, turning the neighbourhood into a charming patchwork of flickering lanterns and laughter. It’s where cobwebs meet candlelight, and every doorstep tells a story. Come October 31st, Hawthorn feels like Melbourne’s own Halloweentown — sophisticated, a little spooky, and effortlessly photogenic.
Caulfield North
Caulfield North delivers Halloween with a heritage twist. Its leafy streets hide plenty of trick-or-treat treasures — from grand old homes draped in cobwebs and cauldrons to friendly porches lined with lolly bowls. For something truly spellbinding, head to Labassa Mansion, the National Trust’s opulent French Renaissance estate that opens its doors for Halloween at Labassa – A Night of Family Fun. There are costumes, storytelling, and gentle frights beneath chandeliers and stained glass. Between neighbourhood haunts and historic ones, Caulfield North makes Halloween feel both elegant and deliciously eerie.
North Balwyn
North Balwyn is the one to watch if you’re chasing picture-perfect Halloween streets. Each year, whole avenues transform into immersive scenes — animatronic ghosts, singing pumpkins, impeccably lit gardens doubling as selfie backdrops. The community spirit is real: kids roam in clusters, parents swap cocktails in reusable cups, and the vibe lands somewhere between block party and Broadway production. The homes are spacious, the decorations ambitious, and the candy selection elite. Just nearby in Greythorn, the annual Greythorn Halloween Festival lights up Doncaster Road with live music, haunted walk-throughs and trick-or-treat stations — proving Halloween here can be family-friendly and fabulously over the top.
Preston
Preston brings a creative edge to Halloween — a neighbourhood where artistry meets mischief. Its leafy streets and character homes set the stage for a night of lights, laughter, and plenty of sugar highs. Locals go big on atmosphere, turning front yards into playful, spooky displays filled with Melbourne wit. Add the High Street Halloween Trail and Preston Market’s trick-or-treat festivities, and the whole suburb thrums with community spirit.
Halloween in Preston feels like a living artwork — colourful, lively, and brimming with heart.
As Halloween night fades and the jack-o’-lanterns dim, one thing’s certain — Melbourne knows how to do spooky in style. From seaside haunts to heritage mansions, every corner of the city comes alive with imagination, mischief, and just the right amount of fright.
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