So you've gone out and got that perfect outfit from one of Shanghai's costume shops, all you need now is a ghoulish party to flaunt it at. Fear not, we've compiled a list of the best Halloween parties in the city for you.

That's Shanghai Certified Halloween Parties

That's Shanghai Halloween Party at Cages

Haunting music. Spine-chilling shows. Creepy drinks. Prizes for the best dressed. It’s that time of year for ghoulish get-ups and we couldn’t be more excited.

Once again, That’s Shanghai is hosting a hell of a bash as we take over Cages on October 27. Pre-order tickets are just RMB100, which includes entry to all of the above freaky fun, as well as four drinks tickets, good for draft beer, spooky crimson Pangolin gin & tonic or Jarritos & tequila.

Prizes, will be awarded for the best dressed. Looking for inspiration? Check out these awesome Chinese-themed costumes and where to find them on Taobao.

Last year over 500 people rocked up in full costume, people were dancing on tables and a T-Rex was even spotted in the batting cages.

October 27, 8pm until hell freezes over. Pre-order tickets are RMB100, which includes four drinks tickets, good for draft beer, spooky crimson Pangolin gin & tonic or Jarritos & tequila, and can be purchased right here. Tickets will be RMB200 at the door, so buy now to avoid disappointment.

2018 Urban Family Kids Halloween Weekend

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Join us for a weekend of fun Halloween activities! Our Urban Family Kids Halloween Weekend will feature a range of musical performances as well as tons of fun games for the little ones. Expect no less than pumpkin carving, apple bobbing and a donut-eating contest. In the spirit of ghoul, there will also be a costume competition for kids to show off their spookiest, silliest and craziest costumes. It will be voted on by the audience and followed by a Halloween parade with prizes. Entry is free — RSVP here to get a free candy bag! To learn how to be a vendor, click here.

Sat-Sun, Oct 27-28, 11am, free entry. Shanghai Archwalk, see event listing.

Best of the Rest...

For Adults

Friday, October 26

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Halloween Bash at The Rooster
The Rooster's Halloween bash is sure to be an exciting mix of fun, drinks and lots of creepy crawlies. Come with friends and show off your scariest costumes for a chance to win awesome prizes. The lucky winner awarded 'best costume' will receive a free keg of Single White IPA. It's pageant and party rolled into one!

Fri, Oct 26, 6pm-late. The Rooster, see event listing. 

Rocky Horror Halloween Show at The Pearl
The Pearl is hosting their freaky annual Halloween drag show on Friday. The Rocky Horror Variety Show is an outrageously sinful, genderbent reinterpretation of the ultimate smutty cult classic. Join them as they follow the light over at the Frankenstein place, find out what's on the slab down in the lab and whatever happened to Fay Wray in the end. It's not easy having a good time, but dammit Janet, we're gonna try.

Fri, Oct 26, Doors open at 6pm with happy hour till 8pm; show starts at 9pm with full dinner service all night, RMB220 (door); RMB180 (presale). The Pearl, see event listing. 

Creatures of the Night
Attention denizens of hell! The Hop Project is throwing an alternative Halloween party on October 26 for those with a thirst for creepy crawlies and, well, alcohol, a lot of alcohol. Wear your costume and enter the contest to win awesome prizes. Jello shots and Halloween tunes will keep you dancing or make you pass out. Either way, you'll have fun. 

Fri, Oct 26, 6pm. The Hop Project, see event listing. 

Renaissance Halloween Party at THE CUT Rooftop
It's the beginning of the end at this "Evil Revival" Halloween party by La Renaissance at The Cut Rooftop on Friday. They'll have Blueman, Superbestfriend and DJ @pple spinning up the best beats to get your groove on for Halloweekend.

Fri, Oct 26, 7pm. THE CUT Rooftop, see event listing.

Youin House Halloween Party
Has a vampire ever asked you for blood? No? Well that’s about to change on Friday when you attend Youin House’s Halloween bash! It’s a classic Halloween party with costumes, special drinks, awesome performances and all the perks you can imagine. Don’t miss out! 

Fri, Oct 26, 8pm, RMB80-RMB100. Youin House, see event listing.

Super Diisneey Smaash Bros Halloween Party
The arch rivalry between Disney and Nintendo is coming to a head this Halloween at Bar Rouge. On Friday dress up as your favorite character from either franchise and battle it out on the dance floor of the most iconic bar in Shanghai. This epic event on the Bund will make this Halloween a night you will never forget. 

Fri, Oct 26, 10pm, RMB100 pre-sale or RMB150 at the door. Bar Rouge, see event listing. 

Mansion Halloweekend: Horror Hospital
The hospital of horror is at The Mansion, and the menage of ghouls and ghosts will not rest until they have you in their clutches. Doctors and nurses may try to keep you alive with their selection of bloody drinks, but can you survive? 

Fri, Oct 26, 10pm-late, RMB100. The Mansion, see event listing. 

Saturday, October 27

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Day of the Dead Party at Pistolera (Hengshan Lu)
Party with the deceased in your finest costume! Your skull will rattle with black and bloody margaritas, sangria and the ever-present, ever-refreshing True Legend craft beer. Wear your scariest costume to win a bottle of free tequila. 

Sat, Oct 27, 3pm-late. Pistolera (Hengshan Lu), see event listing. 

Halloween Bowling Party at Bund Bowl
Get ready to knock down some pins at this spooky bowling party. Get three drinks for only RMB100 and get an extra one for free if you wear a costume. All lanes are open, so wear a costume and get bowling! 

Sat, Oct 27, 5pm. Bund Bowl, see event listing. 

BUDX Freakout
China's favorite party organizers SHFT have teamed up with Budweiser to throw the biggest Halloween Warehouse Rave the country has ever seen! One of China's most famous live-streaming princesses Ma Li Mei has gone missing! Friends of Ma Li Mei have said that in recent months she started acting crazy with rage because she was losing thousands of online fans by the day. Countless efforts have been made to find the couple, but there has been no luck. Although, the one thing fans across the country know, is that Ma Li Mei is a head-banging party animal, and she would never miss a rave!

Sat, Oct 27, 6pm-late, RMB340 (door), RMB280 (pre-sale). One Space Warehouse, see event listing.

Rollerween
Zombies are rolling on the rink this Saturday! There will be 90s jams, plenty of gore and a ton of scary, terrifying fun, so head over to RIINK for a chance to mix with Shanghai's most amped-up crowd. Arrive in a costume to get a free shot.

Sat, Oct 27, 6pm-late. RIINK, see event listing. 

Halloween Horror Theater at Café des Stagiaires and Found 158
Fond 158's annual Halloween party is back, and this year Café des Stagiaires will become a Horror Theater. DJ Tofu and China Social Club will rock the dance floor. You can also get a free shot for wearing a costume. There will be prizes worth a total of RMB8,000 for the best costumes at Found 158.

Sat, Oct 27, 6pm-late. Café des Stagiaires & Found 158, see event listing.

Franks n Steins Halloween
Come on down to The Blind Pig for some award-winning Basque Chorizo and Texas Hot Link Sausages on Saturday. Add a stein to your franks with a hot deal on True Legend Craft Beer. Delicious! 

Sat, Oct 27, 6pm-late. The Blind Pig Bourbon and Smokehouse, see event listing. 

Dia de Los Muertos Calavera Party at FUNKA del Sur
The Day of the Dead might not be Halloween, but it sure is an occasion to celebrate! FUNKA del Sur is getting into the crazy and creepy with a Dia de Los Muertos Calavera party, packed with eerie tunes, face painting and ghoulish cocktails. Dress up in your best costume to win a bottle of Delingencias tequila.

Sat, Oct 27, 7pm. FUNKA del Sur, see event listing. 

Villa of Freaks
Lychee (formerly Hunan House) has prepared three floors of mind-blowing, bone-crunching, spine-chilling horror. There will be three DJs pumping out terrifying tunes and a live singer belting out sacrilegious wails. Go in human and come out a monster. Dare to take a look? 

Sat, Oct 27, 8pm, RMB68 pre-sale or RMB100 at the door. Lychee, see event listing. 

Halloween for Beautiful People
You better find a babysitter, because The Bull & Claw is throwing a Halloween bash on October 27 for grown ups only. Expect to taste exquisite food from a few of the best chefs in town, including Eduardo Gomez from El Santo and Lorraine Li from Revo. Drink, party and forget yourself.

Sat, Oct 27. The Bull & Claw, see event listing. 

Black Eyeliner Goth Halloween
Specters gets evil this Halloween with a Goth-themed, hard rock party. Special projectors will transform the place into a surreal, industrial wasteland. Make sure you stay after 2am for a surprise performance from the staff. It’s going to get real morbid on Saturday, so don’t be shy!

Sat, Oct 27, 9pm. Specters, see event listing. 

White Ghost Halloween Bash
Go to Stone Brewing for a truly haunting event on Saturday. If your costume is white, expect to receive a free gargoyle mask. If your costume is fantastic, you might win a year of free beer at the taproom. The night will be filled with vintage rock tunes and terrifying apparitions. 

Sat, Oct 27, 9pm-late. Stone Brewing, see event listing. 

ShanghaiLGBT Halloween Pub Crawl
Support the LGBT community on this pub crawl filled with ghouls, gays, ghosts, lesbians, vampires, bis, trans, Transylvanians, straights and anything on that spectrum. Drink your way through seven venues around the city. Free shots, special drink deals and a chance to win the best costume award all come with the package, so get ready for the fabulous, the glamorous and above all, the scary! 

Sat, Oct 27, 9pm-late, RMB100 presale or RMB150 at the door. Asia Blue Bar, see event listing.

Shanghai Halloween Tribute Show
Rock out on Halloween with songs from a few of the most iconic 90s bands at Yuyingtang Park. This year, local bands will pay tribute to Blur, Devo, Foo Fighters and the Smashing Pumpkins. Paired with awesome costumes, the party vibes will reach a new high!

Sat, Oct 27, 9pm-late, RMB60 pre-sale or RMB100 at the door. Yuyingtang Park, see event listing. 

Satanas at La Social
It’s going to be hell on earth at La Social this Saturday. Satan’s helpers will be prowling around to give you a great time with devilish drinks and funny tricks. Get in for free if you dress up as Satan himself! 

Oct 27, RMB60. La Social, see event listing. 

Azoth at Dada
Azoth is back at Dada Shanghai, with dark spooky Halloween vibes! DJ-producers Downstate, Damacha and Khemist are bringing out the Doom Wave, Morbid Trap, Black Metal and Terror-Core IDM music. Dress scary.

Oct 27, 9pm. Dada, see event listing. 

Frisky Disco at un Caffe Bar
Un Caffe Bar is hosting a combined roller-disco/Halloween party that is guaranteed to get weird. Household names Deeper Joy, James Brown and the Temple of Boom will DJ the event in collaboration with RollerDisco Camp. Costumes are encouraged (well, maybe not ones that would get caught in your skates). Beware of falls and late-night frisks.

Sat, Oct 27, 9pm-late. un Caffe Bar, see event listing. 

Zapata's Halloween Party
Head over to Zapata's for one of the biggest Halloween parties in Shanghai. Your RMB100 entry includes two drinks, and ladies in costume free before midnight. There will also be a costume competition with over RMB6,000 in prizes to be won.

Sat, Oct 27, RMB100, free entry for ladies in costume before midnight. Zapata's, see event listing.

Halloween Nightmare at M1NT
M1NT invites you to enter a dream of deadly illusions and souls of mischief. Wear a costume and receive a glass of 'blood.' It will be a hellish place, with special performances and hot tunes from the devils.

Sat, Oct 27, 9.30pm-late. M1NT Shanghai, see event listing.

Beyond the Shimmer at Arkham
Arkham will be transformed into a dreamland of external reflections this Saturday. Expect theme music from hip-hop to techno, supported by MMQ, DJ Tag, No-Complay, Warlock, Nasty, Kin J, Max Shen.

Sat, Oct 27, 10pm-late. Arkham, see event listing.

Freak Show Halloween Party at Park Hyatt
MVP Events and Park Hyatt invite you to the FreakShow Halloween Party powered by Pernod Ricard on Saturday. As the night falls over, the lustful Park Hyatt transforms the 92nd floor into a frightening house that will leave you terrified! DJs Tuto & Titi will make you dance the night away in their Music and Lounge rooms till sunrise.

Sat, Oct 27, 10pm-late, free entry before midnight by RSVP to events@mvpshanghai.com. Mandatory Halloween costume, otherwise cover RMB120 (welcome drink included). Park Hyatt Shanghai, see event listing. 

Witch Hunt Party at Cotton's
To join the Halloween parade, Cotton's will be hosting a Witch Hunt party backed by plenty of booze and DJ music.

Sat, Oct 27, 10pm-late. Cotton's, see event listing. 

Riddim'N'Vibe Halloween Featuring J(ay).A.D and Oomboi Lauw
Ghoulish gals and ghastly guys, the witching hour is most definitely upon us. So do Halloween right and head to the legendary C's Bar. We have two spooktacular Amsterdam based producers rolling through. Get crazy with J(ay).A.D and Oomboi Lauw.

Sat, Oct 27, 10pm-5am. C’s, see event listing. 

Mansion Halloweekend: Horror Cemetery
Halloweekend continues at The Mansion, which will become the biggest haunted house in the city. On Saturday, they'll be raising the undead from their Horror Cemetery. Come and join, if you dare....

Sat, Oct 27, 10pm-late, RMB100. The Mansion, see event listing.

Caza Presents 'Freak Show Halloween' Cirque Le Soir
Caza is proud to present Cirque Le Soir all the way from London on Saturday night. Expect sword swallowing, burlesque, a seven-foot giant and freakshow clowns. Mystery drink specials will also be available all-night long. Tables are going fast, so be sure to book in advance.

Sat, Oct 27, 10pm-late. Caza, see event listing.

Mamacita Halloween Party
Are you ready for the craziest Halloween of your life? On Saturday, Hollywood and Redbull will team up to host the biggest Latin Halloween in town. Expect decorations, a lot of shows, photos, videos, shots and many other surprises all night long. Don't miss this party!

Sat, Oct 27, 11.30pm-late, RMB100 pre-sale or RMB150 at the door. Hollywood, see event listing. 

Techno Train x Halloween at Celia
Imagine a bunch of ghouls and creepy crawlies dancing to pure, immersive techno. Did you imagine it? Good. Because that's what's happening at Celia on Saturday. DJs Lina K and Vltra_U are bringing out some eerie jams to keep you monsters moving all night long, so don't miss out! 

Sat, Oct 27, starts at 1am. Celia, see event listing. 

Sunday, October 28

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Moka Bros Dog HOWL-EEN Day
Come see adoptable pooches, bring your pup in costume and take pictures at Moka Bros' haunted dog-house. It will be a howlin' good time.

Sun, Oct 28, midday-6pm. Moka Bros, see event listing. 

Wednesday, October 31

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Spellbinding Delights at Mia Fringe
When pumpkins glow with candlelight, Mia Fringe's spellbinding treats are here to delight and fright. On its ground-floor cafe, Ghost White Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry Cream brings a cool and creamy taste, while the Pumpkin Bread is warm and wacky. For any purchases on October 31, there will also be complimentary hand-made Halloween cookies. On the second floor, the Restaurant and Lounge will serve a 'bloody' spooky cocktail to the truly brave. Based on tequila, with hazelnut and grapefruit flavor, it contains a hint of spice trimmed with some 'worm' candy.

Wed, Oct 31, 8.30am-late. Mia Fringe, see event listing. 

Halloween Party at Hyatt Regency Shanghai Global Harbor
Hyatt Regency Shanghai Global Harbor invites you to join the theme buffet dinner at Market Café and Halloween Party at The Bar on October 31. Enjoy the Halloween-themed buffet dinner, featuring unlimited seafood, yellow fin tuna, finger biscuits, pumpkin shaped cake and other traditional Halloween dishes and desserts. There will also be themed cocktails, stilt-walkers, a magic show, live band performance and lucky draw. Plenty of other fun surprises are in store for the evening.

Wed, Oct 31, RMB158 net per person. The Bar, Hyatt Regency Shanghai Global Harbor, see event listing.

Tomatito Presents: Noche de Halloween
Tomatito is staying tip-top sexy this Halloween with a distinctly Latin twist. Expect scary Spanish pintxos at great prices from RMB20 to RMB35 and all house wines, beers and gin and tonics beginning at RMB25. There is no better way to spend your Halloween! 

Wed, Oct 31, 6pm-late. Tomatito, see event listing. 

Halloween Carnival Party at The Pearl
Come join The Pearl’s Halloween Carnival Party on October 31. It will be a crazy ghoulish night in a haunted temple with happy hour from 6-8pm. Enjoy live band performances all night long, along with drink specials of RMB100 for three drinks. There will be guest appearances by Jeremy 'The Penguin,' Mandy Embers, who will be spinning the flames, and aerialist Kseniya, who will be flying overhead for a truly spooktacular sensational experience. Dress your best for the chance to win the costume contest! Entry is RMB100 presale and RMB150, and admission includes one free drink.

Wed, Oct 31, happy hour 6-8pm, show starts at 9pm. The Pearl, see event listing.

Hallo Wine Party
Come to Kartel for a 'Hallo Wine' party on October 31. Treat yourself first with a bite with their spooktacular B1 G1 as a main course dinner. Then enjoy the free-flow wine deal for RMB150 per person, which lasts from 7 to 9pm.

Wed, Oct 31, 6pm-late. Kartel, see event listing.

Halloween Zombie Crawl and Midnight Flash Mob
Zombies invade Shanghai on October 31 and you've been invited to the swarm. Start out at Grand Yard's Graveyard for some make-up and drinks. Stumble to Palmetto at 10.30pm for more drinks. Join in the Zombie Flash Mob at midnight and go to the Chill Out Bar for more drinks, many more drinks. The party finishes at sunrise.

Wed, Oct 31, 8pm-sunrise. Grand Yard, see event listing. 

Halloween Party at TY7 BAR
This Halloween, dress in your scariest costume and head to TY7 Bar for a night of creepy crawly fun. There will a costume contest, face painting and lots of drinks. Bring your friends and get partying!

Wed, Oct 31, 8pm-2am. TY7 BAR, see event listing. 

Halloween Quiz and The Rocky Horror Picture Show Viewing
On Halloween night, the Cages Quiz will be on as usual, but with a 'horrific' twist to the trivia. Immediately after the quiz, they'll play The Rocky Horror Picture Show on one of Shanghai's largest screens. Newspapers, rubber gloves, playing cards and more will be provided. Come up to the lab, and see what's on the slab!

Wed, Oct 31, 8.30pm-late. Cages Bar and Sports, see event listing. 

Waldorf Astoria Celebrates Halloween
Halloween gets classy at the Waldorf Astoria. The Long Bar will be serving up zombie-themed cocktails on October 31 with lucky draws, a dance show and a host of nether-worldly beings to keep you company. Try a “Lost Pumpkin,” brewed using Havana rum, Disaronno, steamed pumpkin, and egg yolk, as well as a “Trick or Treat,” featuring Havana Rum, Fernet-Branca, Frangelico, Malibu and cream.

Wed, Oct 31, 9pm, tickets RMB188 net per person. The Long Bar, Waldorf Astoria, see event listing. 

Come Correct Halloween Bash
Imagine if Tupac came back as a zombie (if Tupac is dead, that is). Well you might just see zombie Tupac walking around Dada on October 31. The best alternative club in Shanghai is throwing a party straight out of an apocalypse film with a ton of ghoulish characters prowling in the dark. Get in free with a costume. 

Wed, Oct 31, 9pm-late. Dada, see event listing. 

Horror Disco Halloween
Soda Pop and Grey Goose are throwing one hell of a party at Empire this Halloween. The space will be transformed with special installations. Expect glamour and gore together with disco favorites played by a few of the city's most talented DJs. 

Wed, Oct 31, 9pm-late, RMB100 pre-sale or RMB150 door. Empire, see event listing. 

Punk Rock Halloween
Halloween gets going at Dada with classic punk rock tunes on October 31. The club will be transformed into a scene of carnage when DJs Sacco Slayer and Morgina Shots begin pumping out some punk jams. Expect to hear Bauhaus, Cramps, 45 Grave and the Misfits. Drink, relax and dance the night away! 

Wed, Oct 31, 10pm. Dada, see event listing. 

Models Night Halloween
Who said Halloween is only for the hideous and ghoulish? On Halloween, M1NT will be packed with beautiful models for a night of fun and exquisite performances. Ladies enjoy unlimited drinks until 11.30pm, so let loose! 

Wed, Oct 31, 10pm-late. M1NT, see event listing. 

Coven: The Wake at McKinnon Hotel
Celebrate Halloween with a cabaret to celebrate the life and death of Agnes Sampson and her attempted assassination of King James. Come dressed in white, and dance till late with a DJ-ed afterparty.

Wed, Oct 31, 10.30pm-late, RMB350. McKinnon Hotel, see event listing. 

Ongoing Promotions

Halloween at Logan's Punch
Logan's Punch is throwing a costume party and winners will receive handsome prizes. So dress up in your scariest get-up and flaunt your dark side. 

Fri-Wed, Oct 26-31. Logan’s Punch, see event listing. 

Beyond the Mask at Candor
Peer beyond the mask with a dark circus show at Candor. The show will take you into the netherworld, filled with spinning bodies, shimmering laughter and sweet, sweet vertigo. Admission is RMB150.

Fri-Sat, Oct 26-27, 10pm, RMB150. Candor, see event listing. 

Halloween and Dia de los Muertos at POP
Join POP to celebrate a week-long carnival of horrors, with all-day gourmet options and awesome drink deals. Come for the 'boos' and stay for the 'booze'! Wear your best costume for their special Halloween party on October 31. Get your tickets at the POP reception from 8pm until late, and enjoy six bottles of SOL beer for RMB250. They'll also be holding a Dia de los Muertos party on November 2. Entry fee is RMB100, which includes one glass of beer or a special spooky drink. Costumes are also encouraged!

Sat-Sun, Oct 28-Nov 4. POP American Brasserie, see event listing.

#MyBrunch Halloween Edition at The CUT
Join The CUT for the Halloween edition of their weekly #MyBrunch. Get two dishes starting from just RMB148, including one drink. Enjoy the Devil's Eye, a special Halloween-themed cocktail mixed with vodka, peach, lime juice and a hint of bamboo-charcoal.

Sat-Sun, Oct 27-28. The CUT Rooftop, see event listing.

After October 31

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Day of the Dead Weekend at El Santo
Okay, we know, Dia de los Muertos is not Halloween. But hey, it's close enough. Come November 3, El Santo brings on the fun with face painting, special drinks, traditional Mexican food and prizes for the best Mexican themed costume. DJ Charles'N Tonic will be pumping tunes all night long. 

Sat, Nov 3. El Santo Tacos & Tequila, see event listing. 

Day of the Dead Coco Brunch
If you're still awake in the morning, why not stay at El Santo for brunch? Festivities last all day with more face painting, Mexican crafts, a screening of the movie Coco and free-flow options. 

Sun, Nov 4. El Santo Tacos & Tequila, see event listing. 

For Families & Kids

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Jitterbugs Shanghai Halloween Festival
We mustn't leave toddlers out from all the Halloween fun happening around town, and Jitterbugs is here to help. Celebrate the occasion with upbeat music, dance and candies at one of Jitterbug's participating venues. Suitable for kids aged four and below.

Sat-Wed, Oct 27-31, RMB100 per family. See event listing here. Visit Jitterbugs' website for a list of venues.

Catrinas Workshop by Kentika
Catrinas are the representation of life and death in traditional Mexican culture. This workshop will teach you how to make a Catrinas doll with age-old techniques. Suitable for kids aged 11 and above.

Mon-Sun, Oct 21-28, daily 10am-1pm, RMB480. un Caffe Bar, see event listing. 

Monster Mash Halloween Party at Big Bamboo Jinqiao
The whole family is invited to Big Bamboo for a scary monster mash! Expect ghoulish cocktails for adults and spooky face painting for kids. Dress up the whole family and jump into the holiday spirit! 

Sat, Oct 27, 12pm-late. Big Bamboo (Hongfeng Lu), see event listing. 

Trick or Treat Halloween at Urban Diner Gastropub
Urban Diner Gastropub is hosting a Halloween party for the kids, with plenty of games and activities for the whole family. They've partnered up with ISG Football Academy to teach the young’uns the basics of American football. There will also be plenty of candy and popcorn treats, as well as an artist on hand for face painting.

Sat, Oct 27, 2pm. Urban Diner Gastropub, see event listing.

Day of the Dead Party at Pistolera Jinqiao
Why not bring your kids to a fun-filled Halloween celebration? At Pistolera Jinqiao your kids will get into the holiday spirit with face painting and tons of yummy Halloween cookies. Adults can relax with a scary margarita or go wild with some black eyeball shots! 

Sat, Oct 27, 3pm. Pistolera (Jinqiao), see event listing. 

Pumpkin Carving Class at Big Bamboo
Let your kids experience the excitement of carving a pumpkin without having to clean up any of the mess. With Halloween fast approaching, Big Bamboo is organizing a pumpkin carving class with all the tools and pumpkins needed to create a spooky, or friendly, masterpiece. Lunch (pizza and fries) will be served during the event and is included in the ticket price.

Sun, Oct 28, 11am-1pm, RMB98. Big Bamboo, see event listing.

Halloween Brunch with Awesome Kids Club
Awesome Kids Club is throwing a Halloween Brunch on October 28. On the beautiful terrace Twelve at Hengshan Hotel, parents can enjoy a luxury buffet with free-flow beer and sparkling wine, while kids have a blast with their awesome Halloween games and activities. There will be pumpkin carving, mummy wrapping, tarantula tossing, baking classes, pumpkin bowling, a bouncy castle, face painting and lots more on offer with their awesome teachers! Spots are limited, so RSVP in advance.

Sun, Oct 28, 11.30am-3.30pm, RMB850 for two adults; RMB150 (kids aged 3-12); free for kids below 3. Twelve at Hengshan Hotel, see event listing. 

Monster Mash Halloween Live Music at Big Bamboo Hongqiao
Dance like a monster at Big Bamboo's live music bash. Bring the whole family and dance with other party-goers to talented musical guests Kong, The Formula Band and Studio 188. There will be special drinks for parents and Halloween cookies for the little ones! 

Sun, Oct 28, 12pm. Big Bamboo (Hongmei Lu), see event listing. 

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