Halloween Haunts for Kids 2026
As October comes to a close, Phnom Penh is getting ready to transform into a spooky playground packed with magical parades, high-speed thrills, and sweet trick-or-treating adventures for little monsters. Whether your kids are itching to show off their creative costumes on stage, paint coconuts in a tropical twist on classic pumpkin carving, or settle in for an outdoor movie under the stars, there is no shortage of family-friendly spooktaculars across the city this year. Prepare your costumes and check out our guide to the best Halloween events for kids happening in Phnom Penh this year!
🎃 Pre-Halloween Events:
📍 PH Go Kart
Take your costumes to the track for an electrifying night of high-speed go-kart racing under the moonlight.
· The Vibe: Fast-paced thrill-seeking for active kids and thrill-loving families.
· Highlights: Moonlight kart racing in costume, free face painting, acoustic live band, and interactive prize games.
· When: Friday, Oct. 23rd – Sunday, Oct. 25th, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM daily.
· Cost: Regular karting track rates apply; free access to festive activities.
📍 Exchange Square Mall
A weekend-long mall celebration featuring continuous treats, giveaways, and creative stations for shoppers and families.
· The Vibe: Convenient, air-conditioned mall carnival with plenty of free perks.
· Highlights: Free Kiddy Park passes, free cotton candy and popcorn, cookie decorating, face painting, and balloon twisting.
· When: Saturday, Oct. 24th & Sunday, Oct. 25th, from 9:00 AM onwards.
· Cost: Free Entry!
📍 Khraft TTP
Trade traditional pumpkins for a tropical twist this season. Kids can sip on fresh coconut water before painting their coconut shells to enter a contest, plus dive into hands-on sensory science.
· The Vibe: Crafty, interactive, and mess-friendly indoor fun.
· Highlights: Free coconut painting contest, plus specialized DIY Slime, Potion, and Candle sensory labs.
· When: Saturday, Oct. 24th, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
· Cost: Free coconut to drink and paint; Sensory labs run from $5 to $7.50+.
📍 Chip Mong Noro Lane
Bring along your four-legged companions for a weekend dedicated to furry trick-or-treaters and creative hands-on workshops for the whole family.
· The Vibe: Animal-loving, festive, and family-friendly with plenty of hands-on crafting.
· Highlights: Pet dress-up showcase, candy apple making, pumpkin painting, pet collar-making workshop, and cupcake decoration.
· When: Saturday, Oct. 24th & Sunday, Oct. 25th, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
· Cost: Free Entry! (Registration link available via event page).
📍 Khmer Streat Night Market
Head over to the night market in Koh Norea for a relaxed weekend of creative, kid-friendly spookiness.
· The Vibe: Easygoing, festive evening market atmosphere for all ages.
· Highlights: Pumpkin drawing activity on Saturday and free face painting on Sunday.
· When: Saturday, Oct. 24th & Sunday, Oct. 25th (Evening market hours).
· Cost: Free Entry!
📍 Combi Plaza International School
Step into a magical universe featuring over eight distinct fairy tale setups, complete with a live stage show.
· The Vibe: Storybook magic meets classic Halloween trick-or-treating.
· Highlights: The Wizard of Oz stage performance, photo booths, fairy-tale games, face painting, and trick-or-treating.
· When: Saturday, Oct. 24th, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
· Cost: $5 per child (Free for parents and Combi Plaza students).
🎃 Halloween Weekend Events:
📍 Funderland (Chip Mong Noro Lane)
An all-out indoor playground party featuring full Halloween decor, spooky lighting, and all-day workshops.
· The Vibe: High-energy indoor play center loaded with structured entertainment and games.
· Highlights: Big costume contest (Best Horror, Best Siblings, Best Family categories), free DIY bracelet and cupcake decorating workshops, magic shows, and mystery games.
· When: Friday, Oct. 30th & Saturday, Oct. 31st.
· Cost: $8 weekday / $10 weekend (Includes playground access + 1 free adult entry).
📍 PH Euro Park (Peng Huoth Grand Star Platinum, Boeung Snor)
An expansive outdoor market setting transforms into a glowing Halloween village for three full evenings.
· The Vibe: Atmospheric outdoor night market with lots of space to explore.
· Highlights: Illuminated Halloween decor, festive market stalls, food pop-ups, and family activities.
· When: Friday, Oct. 30th – Sunday, Nov. 1st, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM daily.
· Cost: Free Entry!
📍 The Giving Tree International School
Gather the whole family for a high-energy morning of classic Halloween party games, creative crafts, and friendly competition.
· The Vibe: Active, play-focused, and friendly for kids and parents alike.
· Highlights: Parent–Child Halloween Costume Parade & Contest, orange relay race, mummy-wrapping race, witch's broom race, boo balloon treasure hunt, face painting, and spooky slime.
· When: Saturday, Oct. 31st, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
· Cost: Free entry!
📍 Gecko Garden School
Designed for little ones aged 18 months to 7 years, this sweet, non-scary morning event is ideal for younger kids. Walk through a whimsical garden setting complete with crafts, music, face painting, and trick-or-treating.
· The Vibe: Whimsical, gentle, and perfect for toddlers and young children.
· Highlights: Face painting, music and movement games, Halloween crafts, and gentle trick-or-treating.
· When: Saturday, Oct. 31st, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM (pre-registration required by Oct. 28th).
· Cost: $1 per child (Free for GGS students).
📍 Garden Lounge (Tuol Kork)
Enjoy an outdoor fiesta combining poolside fun, animal encounters, and traditional Halloween festivities in an open garden environment.
· The Vibe: Relaxed, open-air garden relaxation with activities for energetic kids.
· Highlights: Costume parade, kids' karaoke, face painting, swimming/water play, and feeding cute animals.
· When: Saturday, Oct. 31st, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
· Cost: Free Entry! (Food & beverages available for purchase).
📍 Motodop (Tuol Tompoung)
Mimi & the Merrymakers, Phnom Penh’s favorite wholesome family band, takes the stage for a lively, interactive musical celebration.
· The Vibe: Joyful, musical, and community-focused indoor party.
· Highlights: Live kid-friendly singalongs, dance parties, and an informal costume parade between sets.
· When: Saturday, Oct. 31st. First performance at 3:00 PM; second performance at 4:15 PM.
· Cost: Free Entry!
📍 Himawari Hotel Apartments
A riverside hotel celebration packed with multi-category competitions and family entertainment.
· The Vibe: Vibrant, community-wide hotel garden party.
· Highlights: Costume contests for kids, adults, pets, and schools, plus live performances, vendor booths, and a dedicated kids' game zone.
· When: Saturday, Oct. 31st, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
· Cost: $8 per ticket (includes 1 drink).
📍 Bassac Garden City
Little monsters can join this annual neighborhood trick-or-treating route followed by a buzzing street party, hosted by local residents and open to the wider public.
· The Vibe: Classic neighborhood block party with strong community spirit.
· Highlights: A safe 40-house trick-or-treat route, live tunes from DJ Moto, and local food and drink vendors.
· When: Saturday, Oct. 31st, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Trick-or-treating from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM).
· Cost: Free Entry! (Donations welcome; non-resident families participating in trick-or-treating are asked to contribute 50 individually wrapped candies per child).
📍 One Park / Oakwood Premier
A massive evening event packed with family activities along the outdoor lane, alongside an option for an upscale masquerade experience inside the conference hall.
· The Vibe: High-energy masquerade street festival with a festive evening buzz.
· Highlights: Free trick-or-treat bags and face painting for kids, cosplay contests, an outdoor movie screening, haunted market, live music, and tarot readings.
· When: Saturday, Oct. 31st, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Lane Activities) / 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Hall).
· Cost: Free entry for outdoor Lane activities; Hall tickets start at $10.
📍 Coconut Park 1 (Koh Pich)
Extending the spookiness into November, this popular outdoor venue hosts its massive annual kid and pet costume showcase.
· The Vibe: Expansive outdoor carnival feel with plenty of room for kids and pets to roam.
· Highlights: COCOBOO Kids Costume Contest (ages 0–12), Dog Spooky Costume Contest, Harry Potter outdoor movie marathon, Halloween bazaar, live entertainment, and trick-or-treating.
· When: Sunday, Nov. 1st, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
· Cost: Free Entry!
🎃 Post-Halloween Events:
If you're looking to keep the Halloween spirit alive a little longer - or need full-day activities for kids enrolled in French curriculum schools during their scheduled November break – check out this Halloween-themed day camp.
French-language day camp for ages 4–11 featuring art, outdoor games, and creative workshops. Runs Nov. 2–6 (morning and full-day packages available).