Little Stanley Street's Two-Day Halloween Party Is Back for 2024 with Themed Cocktails and Free Outdoor Movies

Donning a costume, going door to door and chirping "trick or treat" is a tried-and-tested way to celebrate Halloween. Watching spooky movies is another. Tucking into themed bites to eat while sipping cocktails to match is one more method of getting into the spirit of the occasion. And then there's simply putting pumpkins all over the place.

In one manner or another, all of the above are part of Trick or Treat Little Stanley Street, the Halloween event that turns a stretch of South Bank into one of Brisbane's go-to spots to mark October 31. The annual street party first debuted before the start of the pandemic, then took a break, then returned in 2023 — and it's back again in 2024.

This year's event runs across Friday, October 25–Saturday, October 26, from 5–9pm on both days, so you can begin your Halloween shenanigans before the eeriest date on the annual calendar. There's a trick-or-treat trail for kids — this is a family-friendly fest — but also plenty for adults, including hitting the precinct's eateries.

Little Stanley Street's restaurants and bars will be serving up themed specials. The menu details haven't been revealed as yet, but past years have seen spooky sangria, bloody margaritas and a heap of pumpkin dishes on offer.

If Halloween to you means scary movies — or films with horror themes that aren't necessarily fright-inducing — then you'll want to hit up the Little Stanley Street South Lawn during Trick or Treat Little Stanley Street. A big screen will be playing all-ages-appropriate titles such as Scooby-Doo, Monster Family, The Addams Family and Casper.

Also part of the festivities: Halloween decorations everywhere, a ghost train, roving entertainment and craft workshops for the little ones. Attendance is free, but registering in advance is recommended if you're keen to head along.

Trick or Treat Little Stanley Street takes place from 5–9pm on Friday, October 25–Saturday, October 26 on Little Stanley Street and the surrounding area. Head to the South Bank website for further details.