It’s ‘spooktacular’! Top event

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It’s ‘spooktacular’! Top events in Cape Town this Halloween

From an escape room to a Halloween night market, there are a lot of exciting things to do in Cape Town this Halloween.

It’s ‘spooktacular’! Top event

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It is almost Halloween! In the spirit of everything that is spooktacular, here are some events in Cape Town that will entertain the whole family:

Things to do in Cape Town this Halloween

An Escape Room

Why not put your problem-solving skills to the test with HintHunt. Here a team of two to six players are locked into a themed room and your ticket to survival is solving the puzzles and riddles provided. Choose which challenge: a missing family jewels on a shipwreck, solving the mystery of the disappearance of a prominent author last seen in a hotel and finding lost treasure and breaking the curse by surviving voodoo magic and ancient spells. You can find more information here: HintHunt Escape Rooms.

A Zombie walk

According to Cape Town etc, you can join a group of mindless zombies as they walk through the streets of Cape Town, leaving all those who see them frightened and shaking in their boots. You can find more details here: zombiewalksouthafrica.co.za.

A Halloween night market

Night on the Square is set to host a Halloween market at Greenmarket Square on 30 October. The entrance is free. Cape Town Magazine reports that you can take the kids and enjoy a night of live entertainment, hauntingly delicious street food, artisan arts and crafts, henna tattoos, face painting and more. Round off your night market experience with a brilliant fireworks display.

Night of the Bat

The Village Idiot is hosting a Night of the Bat where people are encouraged to dress to the theme, donning their most scary attire. Those dressed up will receive a cup of witches brew upon arrival while various DJs are set to entertain. You can find more details here.

Attend a horror-fic Halloween Party

The Lisa Linnow Gallery is hosting a Horror-fic Halloween Party on 30 October that has music, art, drinks, and a performance by Drag Queen Quarantina to get you in the Halloween spirit. To round off your gallery experience, join the opening of the gallery’s Halloween themed exhibit of South African art. You can book your tickets on Quicket.

A monster ball

The Old Biscuit Mill is hosting a Monster Ball from 29 to 30 October. Here you can explore the pop-up interactive haunted house, light snacks and a complimentary Spiced Bloody Mary and treats from Grumpy and Runt. You can book tickets on Howler.

A bonfire and spooky garden party

The Grande Kloof Boutique Hotel is hosting a bonfire and spooky garden party on 29 and 30 October 2021. Come in your Halloween finery, because there’s a prize for the best-dressed guest. On arrival, you will be inducted with a glass of witches’ potion punch, and you can feed your cravings with various snacks and cocktails for sale.

A chilling Halloween experience

Are you and your crew ready for a chilling Halloween experience at Grand Africa and Beach Café? So Happy Halloween is back for its 7th annual edition. The event is said to be intimate and early-bird tickets have sold out. You can book tickets on Howler.