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SUMMARY:Halloween Carnival of Screams – Ipswich Showgrounds
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a spooky family activity in Ipswich this Halloween? The Halloween Carnival of Screams is bringing an evening of frights\, entertainment and carnival fun to Ipswich Showgrounds on Saturday 31 October 2026. \nWith a haunted house\, spooky disco\, trick or treating\, carnival rides\, market stalls\, food trucks and a best-dressed competition\, the twilight event offers plenty to keep little monsters and their grown-ups entertained. \nEvent Overview\nThe Halloween Carnival of Screams is a Halloween-themed twilight carnival taking over the Ipswich Showgrounds for an evening of family-friendly spooky entertainment. \nVisitors can explore the haunted house\, enjoy the spooky disco\, take part in trick or treating and check out the market stalls featuring handmade goods\, artisan products and gourmet treats. There will also be carnival rides and food trucks throughout the evening. \nThe event is designed with families in mind\, with children aged 12 and under receiving free entry. Older visitors can join in the Halloween atmosphere while enjoying the entertainment\, food and carnival activities. \nHighlights & Schedule\nHaunted house: Test your courage with the event’s blood-curdling haunted house\, providing one of the evening’s signature spooky attractions. \nSpooky disco: Kids can dance the night away at the Halloween-themed disco\, adding plenty of music and movement to the carnival atmosphere. \nTrick or treating: Little visitors can get into the Halloween spirit with trick or treating as part of the evening’s activities. \nBest-dressed competition: Come dressed for the occasion and show off your most creative\, spooky or entertaining Halloween outfit during the best-dressed competition. \nCarnival rides: Enjoy carnival rides throughout the event\, giving families another way to keep the evening entertaining between the other Halloween activities. \nMarket stalls: Browse stalls offering handmade goods\, artisan products\, gourmet treats and other items while exploring the carnival. \nFood trucks: A selection of food trucks will be available\, making it easy to grab something to eat while enjoying the evening’s entertainment. \nLicensed bar: A licensed bar will also be operating for adult visitors. \nVisitor Information\nThe Halloween Carnival of Screams takes place on Saturday 31 October 2026\, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM\, at Ipswich Showgrounds\, 81 Warwick Road\, Ipswich QLD 4305. \nGeneral admission is $8 when purchased online in advance and $10 on the day. Children aged 12 and under enter free. Prepaid tickets are available online until midnight on 30 October 2026. \nAs this is an outdoor twilight event\, visitors should dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable footwear. Families attending with younger children may also want to arrive early enough to make the most of the activities before the evening progresses. \nWith the event running until 9 PM\, it can also be a good opportunity for visitors travelling from outside Ipswich to stay overnight and turn Halloween into part of a broader weekend getaway. \nMake Central Motel Ipswich Your Event Base\nTravelling to Ipswich for Halloween from Brisbane or another part of Queensland? Central Motel Ipswich provides a convenient accommodation base for families and visitors attending the Halloween Carnival of Screams. \nStaying locally means you can enjoy the full evening without needing to rush home after the event. Once the haunted house\, carnival rides and spooky disco are finished\, you can return to the motel and relax. \nAn overnight stay also gives you the opportunity to explore more of Ipswich before or after the Halloween event\, from local cafés and restaurants to heritage attractions\, parks and other things to do around the city. \nWhether you’re coming for the Halloween Carnival of Screams specifically or planning a Halloween weekend in Ipswich\, Central Motel Ipswich can provide a comfortable base for your visit.
URL:https://www.centralmotelipswich.com.au/event/halloween-carnival-of-screams-ipswich-showgrounds/
LOCATION:Ipswich Showgrounds\, 81 Warwick Rd\, Ipswich\, QLD\, 4305\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Family Event
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SUMMARY:Halloween Spook-tacular Disco
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun and family-friendly way to celebrate Halloween in Ipswich? The Halloween Spook-tacular Disco is bringing an evening of spooky entertainment to the Nicholas Street Precinct on Saturday 31 October 2026. \nWith Halloween activities\, music\, dancing\, craft activities\, trick-or-treating\, light displays and plenty of opportunities to dress up\, the event gives families a chance to enjoy Halloween together in the heart of Ipswich. \nEvent Overview\nThe Halloween Spook-tacular Disco forms part of the Nicholas Street Precinct’s wider Halloween Spook-tacular celebration. \nThe precinct will be transformed for an evening of Halloween-themed entertainment\, with the children’s disco providing plenty of opportunities for young visitors to dance and enjoy the spooky atmosphere. The wider celebration also features craft activities\, trick-or-treating\, photo opportunities and eye-catching light displays. \nIt is a free community event\, making it an accessible option for families looking for something to do together on Halloween night. \nHighlights & Schedule\nHalloween disco: Get the kids moving with a Halloween-themed disco featuring music and dancing in the Nicholas Street Precinct. \nHalloween costumes: Families are encouraged to embrace the Halloween theme and dress up for the evening\, whether that means witches\, ghosts\, monsters or another creative costume. \nCraft activities: Children can get creative with Halloween-themed craft activities taking place as part of the broader Spook-tacular celebration. \nTrick-or-treating: Young visitors can get into the Halloween spirit with opportunities for trick-or-treating around the precinct. \nLight displays: The evening will feature dazzling light displays and spooky visual elements\, helping create a festive Halloween atmosphere throughout the precinct. \nPhoto opportunities: Keep an eye out for Halloween-themed spaces and decorations that provide plenty of opportunities for family photos and costume snapshots. \nHandmade market: The Halloween celebration also coincides with a special Witches and Warlocks edition of The Handmade Expo\, adding handmade stalls and creative shopping to the evening. \nVisitor Information\nThe Halloween Spook-tacular Disco takes place on Saturday 31 October 2026 at Tulmur Place\, Nicholas Street Precinct\, Ipswich QLD 4305. The event starts from 5:00 PM and entry is free. \nThe event is aimed at families\, so visitors can plan to arrive in time to explore the Halloween activities before settling in for the disco. Dressing up is encouraged and can add to the fun for children and adults alike. \nThe Nicholas Street Precinct also provides an opportunity to make an evening of the visit\, with dining\, food and drink options and other businesses located throughout the city centre. \nParking is another consideration for families attending the event. The Nicholas Street Precinct currently promotes free parking after hours and throughout the weekend\, making it easier for visitors to access the city centre for the Halloween celebration. \nAs this is an outdoor community event\, visitors should keep an eye on the weather forecast and dress accordingly. Comfortable footwear is also recommended for families planning to spend several hours exploring the precinct. \nMake Central Motel Ipswich Your Event Base\nTravelling to Ipswich for Halloween from Brisbane or another part of Queensland? Central Motel Ipswich can provide a convenient accommodation base for families attending the Halloween Spook-tacular. \nStaying overnight means you can enjoy the evening’s activities without having to rush home as soon as the disco finishes. Families can take their time exploring the Halloween entertainment\, enjoying dinner and experiencing more of Ipswich’s city centre. \nAn overnight stay also makes it possible to combine the Halloween event with other Ipswich attractions and activities before or after 31 October. \nWhether your children are excited about dressing up\, dancing\, trick-or-treating or simply enjoying the spooky atmosphere\, the Halloween Spook-tacular Disco offers a fun way to celebrate Halloween together in Ipswich.
URL:https://www.centralmotelipswich.com.au/event/halloween-spook-tacular-disco/
LOCATION:Nicholas Street Precinct\, Nicholas St Precinct\, Nicholas St\, Ipswich\, QLD\, 4305\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Family Event
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