Editor's Pick : What's On 2019 Halloween?

We say "Trick or Treat!" every year on Halloween. We dressed up every year and have themed party. We dressed up as ghost and vampires. But what exactly Halloween? Where does it came from? Who started it? 

Halloween is celebrated every year on October 31. It’s believed to be originated more than two thousand years ago from ancient Celtics living around Ireland . Unlike today’s fancy celebrations, this day was originally a day to remember the dead ones and the passed away Saints. People would perform religious rituals and light bonfires in special costumes to ward off bad spirits. It’s sort of similar to our Chinese Ghost Festival during summer.
Halloween is a western traditional festival and is considered a rather BIG day for the western. There are lots of celebrations and parties and themed events in Western countries. So what about Hong Kong?
Frankly speaking, as being more influenced by the Chinese culture, we don’t have as much events as the Western BUT we still have some interesting options to offer every year!
Here are some of the recommendations that are not to be missed!!!

【Ocean Park Halloween Fest 2019】

(Photo : Ocean Park)

This year, Ocean Park Halloween Fest is back with a whole new Park-wide approach in which spooky elements goes beyond haunted houses to shroud six haunted zones around the Park in mystery. Every haunted zone is based upon a themed story which the creative team approached from various angles to construct a physical space of terror. Each story manifests itself through the set, lighting and acoustic effects, highlighted further by street actors, whereby guests will naturally become one of the roles in an interactive horror story.

Another highlight of this year’s Halloween Fest is “The later you stay, the bigger the scares”. The escalating scares will begin at 5pm. Ghosts will also give away lucky packets to bid farewell to guests from 11pm until 12am when the theme park closes.

Date : 4, 11, , 18-20, 24-27 , 31 Oct

Halloween Fest Opening hours : 17:00 – 24:00

Venue : Ocean Park

Admission : Adult HKD 498；Children HKD 249

Check out more : https://whizpa.com/listings/ocean-park

【Hong Kong Disneyland Halloween Time】

(Photo : Hong Kong Disneyland)

Disney friends and Villains are ready to welcome guests in the park and celebrate fun Halloween traditions together. Little fans of Disney Junior will be thrilled that the cutest vampire, Vampirina, will be debuting at HKDL this Halloween in The Annex. The Pumpkin King, Jack Skellington, and his frightful friends, Sally and Oogie Boogie, are also waiting for guests at the “Jack Skellington and Friends Halloween Time Character Greeting.” Also, family-favorite Winnie the Pooh and his friends will appear in cute Halloween costumes at the “Halloween Time Festival Gardens,” in Fantasyland, throughout the day. At night, things take a sinister turn as Maleficent, Hades, Captain Hook, Queen of Hearts, Cruella de Vil and Frollo take over the Gardens. Guests can also enjoy face painting and other activities, including trick-or-treating at “Halloween Time Festival Garden” and “Halloween Time Takeover Karibuni Marketplace!”

Date: 13 Sept – 31 Oct

Time: 10:00 – 21:00

Venue: Hong Kong Disneyland

Admission : Adult HKD 688；Children HKD 512 (Valid for 2 visits on or before October 31)

Check out more : https://whizpa.com/listings/disneyland

【Bookfest by Bookazine】

(Photo : Bookazine)

It’s the 8th Children’s Bookfest organised by Bookazine on October 19^th. There will be a wide variety of activities perfect for young book lovers especially 3 – 12 years old. Don’t forget to get dressed up in Halloween costumes for spook reads and halloween games!

Date : 19 Oct (Sat)

Time : 14:00 – 17:30

Venue : G/F, Shop 107C-D, The Repulse Bay Arcade, 109 Repulse Bay Road, Repulse Bay

Admissiom : Free

Check out more : https://whizpa.com/listings/bookazine-repulse-bay

【Halloween Joker’s Funland @ Dream Cruise】

(Photo : Dream Cruise)

Wicked “Surprises” are waiting for you at the Halloween Joker Funland on Dream Cruises! Join the “Joker’s Night” with Jokers and Halloween clowns and experience the “horrible” atmosphere; dress up and go around the ship for “trick-or-treat”!

World Dream & Explorer Dream: 27th October – 2nd November 2019

Genting Dream: 30th October – 2nd November 2019

For more details, please visit : https://www.dreamcruiseline.com/en/special-events/themed-events/halloween-jokers-funland/

【SuperHalloween2019 @ SuperPark】

(Photo : SuperPark Facebook)

With a dual spooky and cute concept, you’ll scream with joy at limited edition Super Halloween characters, engaging activities and immersive decorations.
Whenever creepy horror music is played, don’t be scared to walk up to those SuperGhosts and greet them. It’s all treats and no tricks when the spooky crew hands out candy from Halloween-themed candy bags!

Date : 4 – 31 Oct

Time : 10:00 – 21:00

Venue : G/F One SilverSea, No 18 Hoi Fai Road,

Kowloon, Hong Kong (near Olympian City)

Admission : Buy 1 get 1 free HKD 250 for 2 person (on 31 Oct only); REGULAR ticket HKD 180 per person

Check out more: https://superpark.com.hk/superhalloween2019/