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Halloween events in Gisborne

If you only go out for one thing this fall, make it Halloween in Gisborne. The haunted attractions, corn mazes, and pumpkin patches below are the real lineup — check back, because dates land through October.

Annual traditions — dates TBA

These happen every year; exact dates are announced closer to the day.

Gisborne LDS Church - Halloween Trunk or Treat Fun Night

Dates TBA (Oct 31 annually, 6:00-7:30pm; free family-friendly trunk-or-treat in the church carpark - decorated car boots, lollies and games, costumes encouraged, wet-weather backup moves indoors; 2026 edition not separately dated at verification time) · Gisborne LDS Church - Halloween Trunk or Treat

Smash Palace Gisborne - Life After Deadset Halloween Tribute Fest

Dates TBA (Sat 31 Oct 2026, 6:00pm-1:00am; Halloween rock/metal tribute fest hosted by Enter Night Entertainment, with tribute sets (Metallica, Tool, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Deftones, Iron Maiden, Creed, System of a Down) and best-dressed costume prizes; limited early-bird tickets via TryBooking) · Smash Palace Gisborne - Life After Deadset Halloween Tribute Fest

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Good to know

Haunted houses sell out on the last two weekends — book ahead, don't walk up.
Pumpkin patches are best on weekday mornings: smaller crowds, better light for photos.
Bring cash for the farm stands; card readers and corn mazes don't always mix.
Check age guidance before bringing small kids to a haunt — 'family fright nights' are the gentler pick.

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