Manila’s Halloween scene offers something for every age and thrill level. From family-friendly festivals at McDonald’s and Robinsons Malls to heart-pounding horror at Nightmares Manila, even from Poblacion’s massive street party to exclusive celebrations at five-star hotels.
This comprehensive guide covers Metro Manila’s top Halloween events for 2025, organized by category to help you plan your perfect October. Whether you’re looking for kid-friendly trick-or-treating, interactive horror experiences, wild costume parties, or sophisticated themed dining, we’ve mapped out the dates, prices, and locations for the city’s best Halloween celebrations.
Let’s explore the events and locations that make Manila one of Southeast Asia’s most exciting Halloween destinations.
Halloween Events in Metro Manila 2025
- Family-Friendly Events
- McDonald’s HallowVerse
- PLAY Halloween Takeover at Okada Manila
- Robinsons Malls’ Halloween Chills & Thrills
- Halloween Parties and Nightlife
- Poblacion Halloween Street Party, Makati
- &Friends Halloween Party
- BGC Premium Club Events
- Premium Halloween Experiences
- The Manila Hotel Halloween Cocktails & Cookies
- City of Dreams Halloween Pastries
- Newport World Resorts Themed Experiences
- Interactive Horror Experiences
- Nightmares Manila
- Mystery Manila
- Breakout Philippines
Family-Friendly Events
McDonald’s HallowVerse
The McDonald’s HallowVerse experience at World Trade Center in Pasay represents how major brands have embraced Manila’s Halloween culture. Taking place on October 26 with two show times (10:00 AM-1:00 PM and 3:00 PM-6:00 PM), this family-friendly event packages everything parents need: entertainment, food, and memorable moments all in one ₱349 ticket that includes a 1-piece Chicken McDo meal, Halloween bucket, and surprise treats.
PLAY Halloween Takeover at Okada Manila
Okada Manila’s PLAY Halloween Takeover on October 25 elevates the family Halloween experience to resort-level luxury. The event features character shows with Bella the Bunny, Lulu the Toucan, and Tata the Tarsier alongside themed games, arts and crafts activities, and exclusive loot bags. Child passes at ₱2,388 and adult passes at ₱688 position this as the premium family option, with cabana packages (₱20,888-₱50,888) for groups wanting private space.
Robinsons Malls’ Halloween Chills & Thrills
Robinsons Malls takes a different approach with month-long celebrations across multiple locations. Their Horrorkada Film Fest brings spine-chilling movie screenings to malls, while the Spooky OOTD contests reward the best Halloween costumes. The Horror Pets-tival partnership with Top Breed creates pet-friendly Halloween experiences featuring pet talks, games, and pet costume competitions. Participating malls include Galleria Ortigas, Manila, Magnolia, and multiple locations nationwide.
Halloween Parties and Nightlife
When Halloween night arrives, Poblacion in Makati transforms into Metro Manila’s epicenter of costumed revelry. The annual block party represents Halloween culture at its finest—local bars and restaurants collaborating to create a massive street festival featuring DJs, stalls, sponsored giveaways, and thousands of costumed revelers. Major sponsors include San Mig Light and Magic 89.9.
Key venues like Onlypans Taqueria, Neo, Tipon, Japonesa, and Nolita Joe’s participate in creating one continuous party atmosphere throughout the neighborhood.
For those seeking more structured experiences, &Friends Halloween Party culminates at Okada Manila on October 31 following a pre-party series (October 4-30) across multiple city venues. The pre-parties include drag shows, emo nights, art parties, exclusive socials, and hidden raves, with limited free entry for main event ticket holders.
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Bonifacio Global City’s Halloween celebrations reflect the district’s positioning as Manila’s modern entertainment hub. Venues like Hotel Bar at Pink Hotel, Yes Please, and Clubhouse host themed celebrations with costume contests and prizes.
Kas & Poly presents their “Boos & Booze Halloween Costume Party” on October 25-26, featuring Bacardi cocktails and live entertainment.
Uma Nota at Shangri-La The Fort hosts “Carnaval dos Mortos” on October 31, featuring Don Julio 1942 sponsorship and carnival of the dead themes. Nokal Manila presents “Disco Inferno” with international DJs Roland & Brother Rich from NYC and Daniel Klein (SIRS) from Berlin.
Makati venues include Rabbit Room’s “Neon Jungle” transformation with Cazadores Tequila cocktails and DJs John Odin and HOEST, and Ambrosia BGC’s “Fright Night: Fear Street” presented by XLUXIVE in partnership with Love Yourself PH.
Premium Halloween: Halloween Events in Hotels
Manila’s luxury hotels have recognized Halloween’s potential for themed dining and exclusive celebrations. The Manila Hotel creates Halloween-themed cookies (₱225-350) and signature cocktails at ₱390 each, including the Goblin (rum, melon liqueur, coconut liqueur, pineapple juice) and Bacardi Zombie—accessible luxury for couples wanting a sophisticated Halloween date.
City of Dreams Manila elevates Halloween pastries into edible art with creations like the Witch Pot Cake (₱2,200) and Pumpkin Coffin Cake (₱1,500), along with specialty Halloween beverages available through November 1.
Newport World Resorts transforms multiple restaurants with themed experiences, including Hotel Okura Manila’s exclusive Nightmare cocktail combining gin and sake with strawberry, Sheraton Manila’s Haunted Seas pirate-themed dinner, and Manila Marriott Hotel’s Black Banquet Halloween Dinner Buffet.
Solaire Resort hosts Halloween festivities at The Grand Ballroom on October 31, featuring both Daylight Enchantment and Fright Night Club events. The celebration includes themed dining experiences and entertainment throughout the day and night.
Diamond Hotel offers special Halloween accommodation packages from October 1-25, 2025, starting at ₱9,800 net, creating magical Halloween experiences for families with themed decorations and special activities.
Interactive Horror Experiences
Nightmares Manila
If you’re serious about Halloween scares, Nightmares Manila has set the gold standard for horror attractions in the Philippines. Located in Parañaque, this Hollywood-quality haunted experience offers a comprehensive 5-in-1 attraction featuring three full haunted houses—House of Darkness, Freakshow, and The Haunted Schoolhouse—alongside four escape rooms and zombie paintball. The facility also includes a café for those who need to decompress after the scares. Operating from 4:00 PM to midnight, tickets start from ₱1,210. The attraction allows visitors to choose individual experiences or bundle packages, making it accessible for different budgets and fear tolerances.
Mystery Manila
Mystery Manila at Century City Mall, Makati, represents how Halloween has expanded beyond passive scares into interactive entertainment. Their “Terror in the Theatre” features interactive horror mystery games for 2-7 players, where participants become paranormal investigators solving murders in haunted theaters.
Their unique Intramuros Investigation takes the concept outdoors—an after-dark mystery bike hunt exploring Intramuros’ dark history on bamboo bicycles, combining heritage tourism with horror gaming.
Breakout Philippines
Breakout Philippines offers multiple horror-themed escape rooms including “Room 13,” where players trapped in a creepy motel room must solve puzzles to escape. The experience challenges teams of up to 6 players with prices ranging from ₱400-650 per person depending on day and group size.
More Family-Friendly Activities
Megaworld Lifestyle Malls host family-oriented Halloween parties across multiple locations. The Village Square Alabang features “Boo-tiful Halloween” events on October 26 with creative activities and treats.
DreamPlay at City of Dreams Manila offers “Troll or Treat” celebrations with pumpkin hunts, costume contests, and meet-and-greets with popular Trolls characters like Poppy and Branch. Winners have chances to win overnight stays at Hyatt Hotel.
F1 Hotel Manila BGC presents “Wicked Wonderland Trick or Treat Kids Party” featuring face painting, balloon twisting, and bubble shows. Luxent Hotel, Quezon City offers “Cosplay Halloween Trick or Treat” with magic shows and interactive games.
Manila’s Halloween landscape in 2025 represents a cultural evolution where centuries of ghost stories and modern entertainment innovation converge. Whether you’re seeking world-class horror attractions at Nightmares Manila, exploring genuinely haunted colonial sites in Intramuros, or joining thousands of costumed revelers in Poblacion, Manila offers Halloween experiences that honor both tradition and contemporary celebration culture.
The city’s unique position—where Spanish colonial history, American cultural influence, and Filipino creativity intersect—creates Halloween celebrations that are distinctly Filipino. It’s where a family can enjoy McDonald’s HallowVerse in the afternoon, take a dark history tour through Fort Santiago at sunset, and end the night at premium venues. That’s the Manila Halloween experience: diverse, accessible, and embracing every shade of spooky.
FAQs: Halloween in Manila
What is the best horror attraction in Manila?
Nightmares Manila in Parañaque is the Philippines’ premier haunted attraction, featuring a 5-in-1 experience with three haunted houses (House of Darkness, Freakshow, The Haunted Schoolhouse), four escape rooms, and zombie paintball. Operating from 4:00 PM to midnight with tickets starting at ₱1,210, it offers Hollywood-quality production values.
Where is the best Halloween party in Manila?
Poblacion in Makati hosts Manila’s biggest Halloween street party on October 31, with local bars and restaurants creating a massive block festival featuring DJs, costume contests, and thousands of revelers. For a premium experience, &Friends Halloween Party at Okada Manila (October 31) offers structured entertainment following a month-long pre-party series.
What are the most haunted places in Manila?
Fort Santiago in Intramuros tops the list with its World War II prison history where visitors report sightings of figures in period clothing. The Manila Film Center is infamous for workers allegedly entombed in cement during construction. Balete Drive in Quezon City hosts the legendary White Lady, while Manila City Hall’s coffin-shaped structure and after-hours hauntings make employees leave before 6:00 PM.
Are there family-friendly Halloween events in Manila?
Yes, McDonald’s HallowVerse at World Trade Center (October 26, ₱349 tickets) and PLAY Halloween Takeover at Okada Manila (October 25, child passes ₱2,388) offer comprehensive family experiences. Robinsons Malls host month-long celebrations including Horrorkada Film Fest and Horror Pets-tival across multiple locations. DreamPlay at City of Dreams Manila features “Troll or Treat” with character meet-and-greets.
How much does Halloween in Manila cost?
Costs vary widely. Family events like McDonald’s HallowVerse cost ₱349, while premium experiences like PLAY Halloween range from ₱688-₱2,388. Nightmares Manila starts at ₱1,210, dark history tours cost ₱1,000, and hotel accommodation packages start at ₱9,800. Street parties in Poblacion are free to enter, with costs limited to food and drinks at participating venues.
When should I visit Manila for Halloween?
Halloween events run throughout October, with peak celebrations on October 31 and the preceding weekend. Family-friendly events concentrate on weekends and the final week of October. Major events include McDonald’s HallowVerse (October 26), PLAY Halloween (October 25), and &Friends pre-parties (October 4-30) leading to the main event October 31.
Can I take dark history tours of haunted Manila locations?
Yes, One Night in Intramuros offers dark history tours starting at 5:00 PM for ₱1,000 per person (minimum three people), covering Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church, and other supernatural sites within the walled city. Dark Tours MNL runs special Halloween editions (October 31-November 2) from 10 PM-3 AM. Mystery Manila offers the Intramuros Investigation—an after-dark mystery bike hunt on bamboo bicycles.
Do Halloween venues in Manila require costumes?
Most adult parties and club events expect costumes, with some venues implementing costume requirements. Poblacion’s street party and major club events encourage elaborate costumes and offer contest prizes. Family events and haunted attractions don’t require costumes but encourage Halloween attire. Hotel restaurants and dining experiences typically don’t require costumes.
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