Halloween: our pick of spooky days out
A sudden fright followed by a fit of laughter, eyes widening at the sight of a fantastic setting… Halloween gives every day out a special flavour. With family or friends, it’s the perfect opportunity to leave everyday life behind and step into a story you’ll be talking about for a long time to come.
This non-exhaustive selection invites you to choose how you want to experience Halloween among the attractions and museums of Wallonia and Brussels. Some places will put your courage to the test, while others will let younger visitors gently explore the strange and unusual. Well-known events sit alongside more unexpected experiences, where Halloween takes on surprising forms. Plenty of inspiration to find an outing that sparks your curiosity and makes you want to save a spot for it in your diary.
Big thrills and immersive adventures
Haunted houses, night-time trails and unsettling creatures: experiences to share with family, as a couple or with friends, for anyone who loves having their courage put to the test.
Walibi
Under Bill’s rule, Walibi plunges into the world of Ibilaw, where danger can emerge around every corner. You’ll face four haunted houses and just as many terrifying zones before being drawn into an immersive show. Children can rely on their anti-monster badge to keep the creatures at bay, but sensitive souls be warned: Ibilaw will show no mercy.
Aventure Parc
At Aventure Parc, Halloween is all about action. You make your way through the obstacles in the trees while a witch or terrifying monster could suddenly appear in your path. During the night-time adventure, your headlamp becomes your only guide in the darkness. An active adventure to share with family or friends, encouraging each other before daring to move forward.
Musée du Val
Halloween takes over the misty woods of Val Saint-Lambert with a 1.5-kilometre immersive trail. Along the way, you’ll encounter monks, glassblowers, forgotten characters and mysterious creatures in a series of unsettling encounters. The Scary Zone will put your nerves to the test, while the Halloween Village lets you prolong this escape from everyday life in a more festive atmosphere.
Adventure Valley Durbuy
Lucia leaves behind the colours of Día de los Muertos, the Mexican Day of the Dead, to follow a mysterious voice into the forest of Adventure Valley. Following in her footsteps, young and old journey through worlds inhabited by pirates returned from the dead and unsettling clowns. A family-friendly route allows you to avoid the scariest sections, while the more daring can take the adventure all the way to pure terror.
Dock79
The forest at Dock79 takes on a chilling Halloween atmosphere, transforming its treetop adventure courses for the occasion. By the light of their headlamps, climbers make their way through the trees while trying to escape the monsters haunting the park. On selected Sundays, children and adults can also gather for specially chosen storytelling sessions designed to send shivers down their spines.
Legends in places steeped in history
As night falls, places steeped in history become the setting for fantastic tales and mysterious encounters. Delve together into stories of witches and ghosts that might just send shivers down your spine.
Jehay Castle
For the Night of the Witches, the paths of Jehay Castle become the realm of witches, monsters and ghosts. Entertainment and shows bring this great fantasy-filled evening to life, designed for sharing a few shivers together in a place whose atmosphere seems made for Halloween.
La Roche Feudal Castle
Embark on a dark quest in the heart of La Roche Feudal Castle. Captain Barbosa, betrayed by his crew, draws visitors into an adventure filled with challenges as he tries to break his curse. A story to experience together within the medieval fortress, where its ancient stones become the setting for a cursed world.
Lavaux-Sainte-Anne Castle
Make your way through the haunted corridors of Lavaux-Sainte-Anne Castle, where more than 50 monstrous creatures lurk across 10 terrifying worlds. As night falls, each room grows more unsettling and unexpected apparitions may startle even the bravest visitors. Before or after the trail, the Enchanted Village invites you to gather around its spellbinding market and pop-up bar.
Vêves Castle
Discover Vêves Castle in the spirit of Family Halloween. The decorations create an immersive atmosphere, while entertainment brings the castle’s strange inhabitants to life. On the terrace, enjoy a bowl of pumpkin soup or another comforting drink. Something to satisfy every appetite while soaking up the castle atmosphere a little longer.
Citadel of Namur
At the Citadel of Namur, Halloween has two experiences in store for families. Follow Professor Scrooge on a theatrical walk where your choices might just save his soul, blending mystery and humour. Younger visitors can also put on their costumes and take to the dance floor at a cheerful Halloween Ball.
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Hélécine Castle
At Hélécine Castle, even ghosts eventually end up behind bars. For Héléween, make your way among the unsettling inmates of this unique prison and unravel the threads of a tragic fate. An orphan with a crystal-clear voice gradually transforms into a fearsome Banshee, ready to awaken the darkness. Projections and interactive scenes place young and old at the heart of her revenge.
Gentle thrills to share as a family
Step into a wonderful world filled with pumpkins and funny characters. Here, Halloween is a family celebration, with plenty of magic and just the right amount of spooky thrills.
Mini-Europe
Take a close look at the miniature world: skeletons have taken over the park and zombies have created a cheerful chaos. Along the way, you’ll also uncover the origins of Halloween and the story of Frankenstein. A family outing where everyone can have fun together spotting the many hidden details among Europe’s famous landmarks.
LEGO Discovery Centre
Put your building skills to the test with the Brick or Treat activities. Dream up your own Halloween-themed creations and bring ghosts to life with glow-in-the-dark bricks. The adventure continues at the cinema with a 4D monster hunt, where the whole family can share the thrills of a film whose creatures seem to leap right off the screen.
Plopsaland Ardennes
Plopsaland Ardennes dresses in autumn colours to welcome Halloween in a warm atmosphere full of fantasy. A highlight of the day is the Smurfs show, taking young and old on a new adventure with Gargamel and Azrael. Rides and entertainment extend this special family moment, with plenty of laughter and a few gentle thrills.
NaM-IP
Invited to come in costume, little monsters explore NaM-IP with their parents in search of sweets hidden throughout the museum. This tasty treasure hunt turns the visit into a playful moment of discovery to enjoy together.
Domaine de Chevetogne
As evening falls over Chevetogne, the forest lights up to reveal an invisible world. Tales and fantastical silhouettes accompany families along a walk where every rustle sparks the imagination. A sensory interlude to share a sense of wonder and gently embrace the strange together.
Monde Sauvage
As night falls, follow the illuminated paths of Monde Sauvage, transformed by dazzling light displays and magical atmospheres. Shows and surprises punctuate this walk through a natural and poetic setting. A family evening where the magic of the surroundings softens the thrills and makes you want to keep moving forward together, with eyes wide open.
Pairi Daiza
At Halloween, Pairi Daiza takes on a whole new look, wrapping its Worlds in a magical atmosphere tinged with mystery. Along the brightly lit pathways, giant puppets and fantastical creatures bring astonishing stories to life. More than a hundred artists enliven the walk with live performances and light projections. Even the animals join in the festivities.
Jungle City
Hallowgreen invites children to experience Halloween in the colourful world of Jungle City. Families can enjoy the attractions and the atmosphere created especially for the occasion, with gentle thrills for younger visitors and plenty of fun to share together.
La Roche Wildlife Park
On 31 October, follow the creature trail with the whole family at La Roche Wildlife Park. Explore the park in a Halloween atmosphere, surrounded by woodland that lends itself perfectly to a touch of mystery. Plenty to spark the imagination of younger visitors.
Halloween where you least expect it
Halloween pops up in the most unusual places. From a bloody tasting experience to a haunted train, set off together for a different kind of Halloween.
Belgian Beer World
What if Halloween could be tasted? At Belgian Beer World, you can take part in an interactive tour reimagined for Halloween and sample a special ‘bloody’ beer. Then head up to the rooftop, where a selection of themed beers awaits for a toast above Brussels. An offbeat experience to enjoy as a couple or with friends, far from the traditional haunted trails.
Institute of Natural Sciences
When the museum closes its doors, the skeletons seem to come to life. By the light of a torch, young explorers make their way through the galleries and venture into passages that are usually hidden from view. A night full of excitement, culminating in the extraordinary experience of falling asleep at the feet of the dinosaurs.
Three Valleys Steam Railway
Climb aboard an authentic steam train where creatures from beyond join you for the journey. In Treignes, the adventure continues with a stop at the museum and a journey through a haunted tunnel. As night falls, the whistle of the locomotive echoes through the darkness and everyone huddles a little closer to their loved ones. All aboard for an unusual adventure.
Museum of Photography
At the Museum of Photography, children create their own Halloween photographs in the mysterious atmosphere of the darkroom. Invited to come in costume, they play with light and shadow to bring their favourite monsters to life. Here, the fun of giving everyone a fright is all about imagination!
SPARKOH!
At SPARKOH!, Halloween takes on the feel of science gone haywire. The secret laboratory opens its doors onto a world of mutations and strange phenomena. What lies beyond the restricted areas? Enough to spark your curiosity and tempt you to experience it for yourself.
Has one of these outings already caught your eye? Good news: Halloween isn’t limited to 31 October!
Some places keep the celebrations going for several weeks, with activities varying depending on the day and time. Check their programme to choose the experience that appeals to you and remember to book if necessary. Plenty of ways to keep the Halloween fun going well beyond a single evening.