Spooky season is officially here! Halloween, Saturday 31 October, is creeping up fast!

Whether you will be trick-or-treating around your local neighbourhood or haunting your own house, we have got the eerie essentials you need to celebrate. Grab your broomsticks and read on to start planning your own ghoulish festivities.

Spooktacular costumes for the whole family (including your furry friends!)

From blockbuster heroes to TikTok trends, we’ve rounded up the best in Halloween costumes for you, your family and your four-legged frights. Discover all the costumes at your favourite Westfield stores – simply pick your poison. Happy haunting!

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Spook up your (not-so-haunted) mansion

Ready to get crafty this Halloween? Turn your home into a haunted masterpiece by making your own Halloween decorations - try creating mini ghosts by tying some white tulle around your picket fence and adding some googly eyes. Pumpkin painting is also a great Halloween activity for the kids to get their hands dirty with! Pick up a few pumpkins in a range of different shapes and sizes from Woolworths, Coles, Aldi or Farmers Fresh and start painting!

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Ghoulish goodies to make at home

Treat your party guests to something on the scary side with one of these spooky snacks. There are a lot of sweets on the menu, but you won't be stuck with just leftover trick-or-treating candy. Get ready for some seriously startling Halloween foods that'll have you and your guests doing a double-take.

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