From spellbinding hotel adventures to villain-led dance parties, Hong Kong takes Halloween seriously — but always with a little sophistication. Whether you’re planning a family weekend or simply seeking inspiration for a costume worthy of the season, these are the city’s most enchanting celebrations this October.
Island Shangri-La’s Enchanted Halloween Returns
Hong Kong’s favourite family Halloween celebration makes its grand return as Island Shangri-La transforms into a world of spells, stories, and sugary mischief. Now in its fifth year, the event brings back Lyra the Little Witch and her merry band of friends for a weekend of imagination and play. Children aged three to eight can join Lyra’s Magical Halloween Quest, an immersive theatre experience of song, dance, and adventure, complete with a hay maze, potion-making, and pumpkin carving.
For those who prefer a little friendly competition, the Best Dressed Contest in the Lobby Lounge invites families to don their most enchanting attire for an afternoon of music, magic, and prizes—including a stay in one of the hotel’s whimsical themed suites.
From our own past experiences, we can confirm that Island Shangri-La remains Hong Kong’s most elegant setting for family-friendly Halloween fun.
Lyra’s Magical Halloween Quest runs on 25–26 October, from HK$688 for one adult and one child (single adult HK$398; single child HK$298). The Best Dressed Contest takes place on 26 October, with group tickets (up to four guests) at HK$980, or single entries priced at HK$328 for adults and HK$198 for children. Bookings can be made via (852) 2877 3838 or at boutique.shangri-la.com.
Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong, Supreme Ct Rd, Admiralty
Happy Halloween at Bimbo Concept Children’s Residency
Meanwhile, over at Pacific Place, Bimbo Concept Children’s Residency is giving Halloween a creative twist. The design-led play space transforms into a hub of hands-on fun for children aged one to eight, where costumes, crafts, and a touch of science meet playful sophistication.
Highlights include the Spooky Senses Adventure (ages 2–5), a sensory play session featuring pumpkin hammering and bubbling witches’ brews, and the Witches’ Brew & Gooey Gloop Adventure (ages 4–8), a Halloween-themed STEM workshop where kids concoct glowing slime and fizzing potions. Budding bakers can join the Halloween Donut Making Workshop (ages 4–8) to craft and decorate six spooky treats to take home.
Workshops are priced from HK$475 per child (including access for one accompanying adult) and run for 90 minutes. Spaces are limited and bookings can be made via bimboconcept.com.
Bimbo Concept Children’s Residency, 3705, 37/F, Pacific Place Apartments, 88 Queensway, Admiralty
Disney Villains Take Over Hong Kong Disneyland
To mark its 20th anniversary, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is conjuring up its most wicked Halloween yet. From 19 September to 2 November 2025, the park transforms into a playground of villainous glamour as Maleficent and her crew crash the celebrations for Disney Halloween Time.
The all-new Uninvited! A Villains Takeover Party turns Main Street, U.S.A. into a darkly dazzling dance party led by the “Mistress of All Evil” herself. Guests can encounter hero-villain duos including Maleficent and Aurora, The Queen and Snow White, and Loki and Thor, while the hit musical Let’s Get Wicked returns to the stage.
Families can also enjoy Jack Skellington’s The Nightmare Before Dinner (HK$498–$598 adults / HK$398–$498 children) and seasonal experiences from trick-or-treat trails to the spooky Jungle River Cruise: After Dark. Hong Kong residents can take advantage of the “Double the Fun” offer—two park visits plus dining and shopping vouchers—from HK$879 adults / HK$669 children.
Tickets, premium passes (Disney Premier Access – Let’s Get Wicked from HK$99), and themed hotel packages can be booked via hongkongdisneyland.com.
Disneyland Hong Kong, Lantau Island
A Halloween by the Bay
Green Sunday by the Bay returns to The Repulse Bay this autumn, bringing together wellness, sustainability and a sense of seaside calm — but this October, it takes on a playful twist. Alongside sea-view yoga, spinning sessions and artisanal workshops, families can look forward to a Halloween celebration designed with little ones (and their grown-ups) in mind.
Set against the backdrop of the South China Sea, Green Sunday by the Bay: Halloween Edition transforms The Repulse Bay’s front lawn into a stage of song, story and imagination. Hosted by musical theatre performers Roy Rolloda and Delia von Pflug from Creative Collab, the Halloween Stories, Songs & Dance Party invites children aged 3 to 12 to join a morning of music, movement and make-believe under the autumn sun.
After the party, parents can refuel with a complimentary drink and unwind over a leisurely dinner at The Verandah or Spices, where participants enjoy 15% off on the same day. Families can also explore the Green Market, a thoughtfully curated collection of organic wines, artisanal foods and locally made treats — from farm-fresh produce to small-batch gelato.
The Halloween Stories, Songs & Dance Party takes place on Sunday, 26 October, with sessions at 11:15am–12:00pm and 3:45–4:30pm. Tickets are priced at HKD 350 per family (up to three people), with HKD 100 for each additional guest. Bookings can be made here.
The Repulse Bay, Repulse Bay Road
ICHK Hong Lok Yuen’s Halloween Party
Over in the New Territories, ICHK Hong Lok Yuen’s Halloween Party opens its Kindergarten doors to families for an afternoon of creative fun. Taking place on 31 October from 4.30 to 6.30pm, the community event invites children to decorate their own trick-or-treat bags, join in themed games, and soak up the festive spirit among the leafy surrounds of Tai Po. Open to everyone — not just ICHK students — it’s a welcoming, family-friendly celebration with a touch of handmade charm, perfect for little ones easing into the Halloween fun. This event is focused on families with children aged six and under.
ICHK Hong Lok Yuen (Kindergarten and Primary) 3, Twentieth Street Hong Lok Yuen, Tai Po, New Territories
The Aubrey After Dark Presents Shadows & Secrets – A Masquerade
Okay, this one’s not exactly family-friendly — but parents deserve a little fun too. This Halloween, The Aubrey After Dark returns with Shadows & Secrets – A Masquerade, transforming the Mandarin Oriental’s iconic bar into a world of mystery, music and mischief. Expect hypnotic house beats, dark angels, secret societies and plenty of intrigue as the night unfolds. Guests who arrive in full costume receive complimentary entry and the chance to win indulgent prizes — from a one-night stay at the Mandarin Oriental to a Sunday Roast for two at the Mandarin Grill, or even a magnum of Dom Pérignon.
Tickets are priced at HKD 200 (pre-sale here) or HKD 250 at the door, with table bookings available. The party kicks off at 10pm on Friday, 31 October 2025, and goes late into the night. Dress code? Masquerade chic — alluring, mysterious, and just a little dangerous.
The Aubrey, 25/F, Mandarin Oriental, 5 Connaught Road Central, Central
