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Halloween events in Katoomba

Katoomba does Halloween properly: haunted houses that actually scare you, pumpkin patches worth the drive, and trick-or-treat streets the kids talk about all year. Here's what's on — confirmed dates first, then the annual traditions to watch for.

Annual traditions — dates TBA

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

Blue Mountains Ghost Bus Tour — Katoomba Departure

Dates TBA (October 2026 dates include Thu Oct 8, Fri Oct 16, Fri Oct 23 and Sat Oct 24, 7pm-midnight (5 hours); $86.02 per person; departs the Service NSW Centre, 2 Station Street, Katoomba) · Blue Mountains Ghost Bus Tour — departs Katoomba · A$86.02 per person

The Metropole Halloween — Haunted Hotel at The Metropole Katoomba

Dates TBA (Sat Oct 31, 2026, 4-9pm; $5 per person or $20 family ticket (2 adults + 4 children); all ages, family-friendly) · The Metropole Halloween — Metropole Guest House Katoomba · $5 per person; $20 family

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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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