Halloween is getting bigger in the Netherlands! We can tell by the number of awesome Halloween events in Amsterdam being organized this year. So, it’s time for a list of the best Halloween parties in Amsterdam for 2024. Halloween officially falls on October 31st and is mostly celebrated in [category cat=”5742″ text=”America”] and [category cat=”19636″ text=”Canada”]. But Halloween has also become very popular in the Netherlands! And let’s be honest, who doesn’t love an excuse to go all out with a costume party? So, where do you celebrate Halloween in Amsterdam? What parties, events, and activities are absolute must-dos for a solid dose of fright? Here’s an overview of the best things to do in Amsterdam for Halloween, from parties and dressing up to pumpkin carving and spooky walks.
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WHAT TO DO FOR HALLOWEEN IN AMSTERDAM?
Halloween โ like carnival โ is so much fun because you can go completely all out. The scarier, the betterโand what’s better than that? With the increasing popularity of this holiday in our country, the number of events and activities also grows every year. For those who can’t see the (spooky) forest for the trees: here’s an overview of things to do in Amsterdam during Halloween weekend, both kid-friendly and adult-only.
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From zombies to iconic movie characters, during these Halloween events in Amsterdam, you can go all out with your outfit. So come dressed to kill! Weโve selected the best Halloween events in Amsterdam for you. Donโt get too scared!
Amsterdam Dungeon
You might normally not want to be caught dead here, but let’s be honest: there’s no better place to get into the Halloween spirit than at the Amsterdam Dungeon, located on the Rokin. The whole month of October, this place is dedicated to Halloween, and if the buzz is to be believed, itโs scarier than ever before. Note: recommended for children ages 10 and up.
Rokin 78, Amsterdam – thedungeons.com
Amsterdam Halloween in de Westerunie
On Saturday, October 26, Amsterdam Halloween returns to WesterUnie, with this yearโs theme being โSuper Villains.โ Get ready for a hefty dose of horror and fear because every guest goes all out at this party. From 10 PM to 5 AM, dance and party to a lineup featuring big acts like The Partysquad, Benny Rodriguez, and Mimi.
Where: Klรถnneplein 4, Amsterdam
When: October 26, 2024ย
For more info and tickets, visit the website: halloween.amsterdam
High tea Amsterdam: Trick Or Tea – Halloween Specials at Melkweg
Gather your friends and grab your scariest outfit because High Tea Amsterdam is back with a Halloween special! On Saturday, October 25th, MAX transforms into a night filled with heavy drum & bass beats during Trick of Tea. Get ready for a long night of dance floor bangers in your most terrifying look.
Where: Melkweg
When: October 25, 2024
For more info and tickets, visit the website: melkweg.nl
Halloween Costume Party Zoku
Prepare for a spooktacular evening on the rooftop of Zoku on Weesperstraat! On November 1st, the Halloween weekend will be celebrated with a costume contest (with prizes!), pop-rock covers by Don Camaleon, and delicious fall-inspired cocktails like a Bloody Margarita. Show off your creepiest outfit by 9:00 PM to enter the contest, or simply enjoy the spooky atmosphere, live music, and cocktails. Entry is free starting from 5:00 PM, but space is limited, so be early!
Where: Zoku, Weesperstraat 105, Amsterdam
When: November 1st,2024
For more info and tickets, visit the website: livezoku.com
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3 FUN KID-FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES IN AMSTERDAM
Halloween is extra thrilling for children, and to introduce them to the spookiest weekend of the year, these kid-friendly Halloween activities in Amsterdam are the best to enjoy together.
CARVING PUMPKINS AT THE PLUKTUIN
In October, the Pluktuin transforms into a pumpkin paradise! During this cosy Halloween activity, you can pick your own pumpkin and get creative. First, you draw a face, then hollow it out, and carve it to make your own Jack-oโ-lantern. Afterward, take your masterpiece homeโperfect to place by your door with a candle inside for a spooky, atmospheric effect!
Where:ย De Pluktuin Amstelveen
When: Octoberย
For more info and tickets, visit the website: pluktuinamstelveen.nl
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Halloween at NoordOogst
Things are getting spooky at NoordOogst in Amsterdam-Noord. You can carve pumpkins, do crafts, enjoy a fire show, and even get your face painted in a scary style. There are also magical potions and a ghost train that rides around the area. Head to Amsterdam-Noord for a frightful time!
Meteorenweg 280, Amsterdam
Where: NoordOogst, Amsterdam-Noord
When: November 2, 2024
For more info and tickets, visit the website: noordoogst.org
Halloween Climbing at Fun Forest
Where: Bosbaanweg 3, Amstelveen
When: October 26,ย 2024
For more info and tickets, visit the website:ย funforest.nl
ยฉ Pluktuin
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