TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — As All Hallows' Eve creeps nearer, Taiwan News has crafted a list of 10 spooktacular Halloween events in Taiwan for gremlins and goblins of all ages who want to get their ghoul on.
Children's events
16th annual Tianmu Halloween Festival, Taipei
The 16th annual Tianmu Halloween Festival will get underway with the "Hundred Ghosts Walking the Street" parade on Friday (Oct. 25). Children can trick or treat at 250 participating stores from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Saturday (Oct. 26). Festivities include booths at Tianmu Sports Park and activities at participating stores Shin Kong Misukoshi, Sogo Tianmu, and the Dayeh Takashimaya Department Store.
Times: Trick or treat from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Dates: Oct. 26
Location: Tianmu Business District, Tianmu Sports Park, and participating stores
Website: www.tianmu.org.tw
LotusPark Leisure Agriculture Area, Taoyuan
LotusPark Leisure Agricultural Area will be holding its sixth annual pumpkin festival, which will include haunted houses and its lotus garden. There will be tours of nearby farms that have been decorated for Halloween and lessons on how to make pumpkin-shaped caibao (菜包, veggie buns)
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dates: Oct. 27 to Nov. 3
Location: Intersection of Section 1, Xinhua Road and Jinhua Road, Guanyin District, Taoyuan City.
Website: facebook.com/lotus.guanyin
Leofoo Village Theme Park, Hsinchu County
From Oct. 1 until Nov. 17, Hsinchu County's Leofoo Village Theme Park has a voodoo doll theme and its Tombstone Town will feature a "Doll Killing Party" parade during the day and “Evil Spirits Parade” at night, while "Halloween Delights" snacks are available throughout. It features a haunted house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends, while children can trick or treat on weekends from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The show “Bloody Renee's Whisper” will be held at the Wild West/Steakhouse on Fridays and weekends at 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. From Oct. 1 to Nov. 24, children who bring in an unwanted doll will be eligible to receive a small gift, while supplies last.
Time: Daily afternoon parade at 2 p.m. and evening performance at 7 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Dates: Oct. 1 to Nov. 17
Location: 60, Guanxi Town, Hsinchu County
Website: leofoovillage.com.tw
2023 Hai'an Halloween Party, Tainan
A costume parade will be open to everyone, from adults to children, and even pets. Visitors can turn the entire Hai'an Road into a runway and showcase their wackiest side. Attendees can also enjoy live performances, browse the market, and sample from the wide selection of food and beverage options.
Time: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Dates: Oct. 26-27
Location: Section 2, Hai'an Road, West Central District, Tainan City
Website: Hai'an Halloween Party
E-DA Theme Park, Kaohsiung
The park will feature a witch theme from Sept. 30 to Nov. 4 as well as parades and performances. A “Hero Princess Party” will be held on Oct. 26. People who enter after 1:30 p.m. in costume can enter at a discounted price of NT$499 (US$15).
Time: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and extended to 8 p.m. on Saturdays.
Date: Sept. 30 to Nov. 4
Location: 10, Section 1, Xuecheng Road, Dashu District, Kaohsiung City
Website: www.edathemepark.com.tw
Adult festivities
Tiger Mountain - Resurrected Halloween Party 15: Ghouls Gone Wild
Tiger Mountain will be the scene of “Resurrected 15: Ghouls Gone Wild” on Oct. 26 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. The event features three costume contests with US$25,000 in cash prizes in categories including group, sexy, and individual.
DJs on three stages will play Hip Hop, Techno, House, Afrobeats, and Vinyl. Tickets can be purchased on KKTix and or FamiPort.
Time: 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Date: Oct. 26
Location: Tiger Mountain 186-1, Lane 221, Fude St, Xinyi District, Taipei
Website: Resurrected 15
2024 MAJI “House of Horrors Halloween”
A trick-or-treating event for children concluded on Oct. 20. For adults, DJs will be playing from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. Oct. 26 at the “Haunted Graveyard Stage” under the large white tent in Maji Square.
In addition, there will be a Pride party featuring a drag queen show and at least two other Halloween events will held in the clubs inside MAJI Square on Saturday night, including the “Biggest Latin Halloween Party” at Triangle from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. and the “Freaky Tiki Halloween Party” at Tiki Taipei from 10 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Time: 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Date: Oct. 26
Location: 12 Songshou Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City
Website: MAJI Square
Barcade Sexy Slasher Halloween Party
Barcade's Sexy Slasher Halloween party will feature comfort food, craft beer, draft cocktails, moonshine shots, adult gummy bears, arcade games, horror movies on big screens, foosball, darts, and a pool table.
Time: 8 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Date: Oct. 26
Location: B1, 177, Sec. 1, Heping East Road, Taipei City
Website: Barcade Taiwan
Brass Monkey Hollywood Horror Halloween Party
Brass Monkey will hold a costume contest with NT$4,444 prizes awarded for the "sexiest" and "best dressed" categories. Everyone in costume can enter free before midnight, while cocktails are free for ladies from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Time: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Date: Oct. 26
Location: No. 166, Fuxing N Rd, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
Website: Brass Monkey
Studio 9 Halloween Marathon 2024
Studio 9 is one of the few venues opting to hold its Halloween event a week later on Nov. 2. “Halloween Marathon 2024” will feature 10 hours of music provided by five international DJs and 22 local artists on three stages “designed to pull you deeper into the grave.”
Time: 11 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Date: Nov. 2
Location: No. 116, Hanzhong St, Wanhua District, Taipei
Website: Studio 9
