Spooktacular Halloween Festival

Friday 31 October 2025
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Free entry. All welcome.

This Halloween, Maling Road transforms into a Spooktacular celebration for the whole family. From trick-or-treating to roaming ghouls, it’s set to be a night of playful frights, community spirit, and plenty of sweet surprises.

Wander the heritage-lined street and discover hidden pumpkins, shopfronts dressed in their spooky best, and a festive atmosphere that’s as fun for parents as it is for kids.

New for 2025:
🎪 “Dark Encounters” Spooky Maze
Step inside… if you dare! A family-friendly haunted experience in Theatre Place, open throughout the evening.

🎃 Golden Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt
Keep your eyes peeled — hidden golden pumpkins in shop windows will form part of an exciting precinct-wide hunt during trick-or-treating.

🧛 Roving Entertainers & Scare Actors
From mischievous monsters to playful spirits, characters will be roaming the street to surprise and delight.

👗 Costume Parade with Prizes
Dress up and strut your spooky style. Prizes for kids, adults, families… and even pets!

🍬 Trick-or-Treat Trail
Over 50 traders will be handing out lollies — look for the cauldrons outside each store between 4:00–6:00 pm.

Throughout the evening, enjoy:

• Family-friendly activities and entertainment

• Halloween-themed shopping and dining

• A festive community vibe that brings the precinct alive

Mark your calendar for a Halloween street party like no other — perfect for kids, parents, and anyone ready to embrace the spooky season in style.

Spooktacular 2025 is proudly presented by the Maling Road Business Association in partnership with the City of Boroondara.