No tricks, just treats: The bumper guide to family-friendly Halloween fun across Canberra

Key points

• Families across Canberra can enjoy a range of Halloween events from late October into early November. Options include shopping centre candy hunts, craft workshops, glassblowing demonstrations, disco parties, and free community festivals.
• Many events run on Saturday 31 October, while some are free and others require bookings or tickets.
• Costume play is encouraged at many venues, with prizes offered for best-dressed children at several events.