HALLOWEEN isn’t a South African holiday, but it has crept into many of our social calendars.
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Thinking of costume ideas, games, decor and snacks is exciting. Let’s also not forget that the children have a free pass for a sugar rush which they take full advantage of. It’s something different for us South Africans.
So, if you’re not hosting your own Halloween party and want to hit the streets of Durban to join in the thrills and chills, here are a few events you and your family can attend:
Halloween High Tea
All are welcome to the spook-tacularly scary, eerily delicious themed Halloween High Tea at the Oyster Box, The Palm Court & The Grill Room on October 25 with spine-chilling prizes for the best-dressed. Tea is served from 14:30 to 17:00 at R590 per person and R350 for children under 12. To book, call 031 514 5000 or email restaurants@oysterbox.co.za.
Thrilling walk
The Florida Road Kids Halloween Walk will start at Mitchell Park on October 26 at 14:00. The walk is hosted by residents and businesses. Get ready for spooky fun, and dress to scare!
Halloween is for the doggies, too
KZN Dog Sanctuary will be hosting a Halloween Barket at Ridley Park, Queensburgh, on October 26 from 14:00 to 20:00. The organisation assists with rescuing and rehoming abandoned dogs and cats. Dress up and bring your furry friends along for a night of trick-or-treating. Call 071 929 6457 for more details.
Magic and enchantment
Fig Tree Farm and Volvo Cars Hillcrest invite the public to step into a world of enchantment, magic and make-believe with a Halloween dress-up and treasure hunt on Saturday, October 26, from 12:00 to 15:00. There will be a mini-market, jumping castles, a bubble bounce house, candyfloss, face painting and so much more. Tickets cost R150, which includes a goodie bag and quest participation. Spectators pay R50. Book on Quicket.
Safety and fun
Join Marshall Security’s Spooktacular Neighborhood Halloween in Durban North on October 31, starting at 17:00 at the Marshall Security Office, 262 Blackburn Road. Click here to get tickets.
Parents are asked to bring an extra packet of sweets to drop in the allocated black boxes.
Email marketing@marshallsecurity.co.za to get involved.
Halloween on track
The Durban Society of Model Engineers invites families to a haunted train ride on November 1 from 17:00 to 20:00 at 10 Hinton Grove, Virginia. The cost is R25 per child.
Scary hunt
Get ready for a spooktacular evening at Gibaland’s After Dark Halloween Scavenger Hunt on November 2 from 18:00. Gather at Cafe Umfula to kick off your adventure. Costumes are encouraged. Tickets cost R50 from Howler. More information here.
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