Looking for family-friendly Halloween events in Vienna? We've collected Halloween parties, workshops, museum events and pumpkin festivals across the city in one place to make planning a little easier.

Some events are free, while others require advance booking. If you already know where you'd like to go, it's worth reserving tickets early, as many family events sell out.

Before you go

• Check the organiser's website for the latest programme and opening times.
• Book tickets early for popular events.
• Looking for even more ideas? WienXtra usually publishes additional family activities throughout the autumn holidays.

Halloween events without advance booking

Perfect if you prefer to decide on the day.

• 25 Oct, from 14:00 – Halloween at Schlingermarkt (1210)
• 25 Oct – 3 Nov – Vampire Nights, Family Park
• 26–27 Oct – Pumpkin Farmers' Market, Am Himmel
• 26–27 Oct – Happy Halloween, Böhmischer Prater (ticket required)
• 26–27 Oct – Halloween at Schönbrunn Palace (ticket required)
• 26–31 Oct – Spooky Autumn at Schloss Hof (ticket required)
• 27 Oct, from 14:00 – Halloween Festival, Robinson Playground (1190)
• 29–31 Oct – Children's Halloween, Prater (1020)
• 30 Oct, 11:00–16:00 – Halloween Crafts, IKEA Wien Nord (1220)
• 30–31 Oct – Happy Halloween, Böhmischer Prater
• 31 Oct, from 11:00 – Trick-or-Treat in Vienna's 7th District
• 31 Oct, from 13:00 – Happy Halloween, Playworld Wien (1223)
• 31 Oct, from 16:00 – Halloween Festival at Vienna Central Cemetery
• 31 Oct, 11:00–16:00 – Halloween Crafts, IKEA Wien Nord
• 31 Oct, 11:30–19:00 – Trick-or-Treat at IKEA Westbahnhof
• 2 Nov, from 14:00 – Spooky Party with the "Grusical", Albert-Sever-Saal (ticket required)

The Wurstelprater also hosts a children's Halloween programme with craft activities, face painting, pumpkin carving and stage performances from 29–31 October, followed by the large Halloween parade on 31 October.

Halloween events with advance booking

These events usually require tickets or registration.

• 25–31 Oct – "Spookily Sweet" at the Chocolate Museum (1230)
• 27 Oct – Autumn Festival, Careccino Family Restaurant (1120)
• 28–31 Oct – Halloween Treasure Hunt, Chocolate Museum
• 29–31 Oct – Día de Muertos Workshops, Weltmuseum Wien
• 29–31 Oct – Halloween Tour, Papyrus Museum
• 30 Oct – Halloween Children's Party, Lemoni Café (1160)
• 30 Oct – Goosebumps and Ghost Stories, Literature Museum
• 30 Oct – Pumpkin Lanterns & Garlic, Austrian National Library
• 31 Oct – Vienna Family Network Trick-or-Treat
• 31 Oct – Halloween Special for Children (0–6 years), Spielraum Kunterbunt
• 31 Oct – Creative Halloween Workshop, Careccino
• 31 Oct – Pumpkin Lanterns & Garlic, Austrian National Library
• 31 Oct – Halloween at the Crime Museum (recommended for ages 14+)

A practical tip for trick-or-treating

Halloween evenings in Vienna can be surprisingly cold, especially once the sun goes down.

A warm pair of leggings under a costume often makes a big difference, especially for children who spend hours walking from house to house. Black, navy or dark grey leggings disappear under most costumes and are just as useful long after Halloween is over.

We hope you have a wonderful Halloween—and if you discover an event we've missed, we'd love to hear about it.