2025 spooktacular Halloween events to attend at the last minute

From the biggest rave parties to hauntingly delicious buffets and skele-fun night runs, these events are making Halloween in Manila truly a wicked one.

Halloween is creeping up fast—it’s happening this weekend, to be exact. And if you’re still looking for ways to experience the thrill of the season, it’s yet too late to get your creative juices flowing for a standout costume and hunt for the hippest activities around the metro.

2025 is packed with spooktacular Halloween events that go way beyond the typical costume parties. Scour the metro last-minute, and you’ll still find everything, from the biggest rave parties and hauntingly delicious buffets to skele-fun night runs to creepy mystery mayhems and other events to keep you on your toes throughout Hallow’s eve.

Whether you want to dazzle and dance in your most glamorous costume or buckle up and jump into a hair-raising fright fest, the events below are sure to keep you spellbound.

For the party ghouls

There’s no better time to party than Halloween, when everyone steps out of their comfort zone and transforms into anything or anyone they want to be. The Palace Manila, one of the country’s top nightlife destinations, is inviting partiers of all kinds to its scare fest, where the clubbing complex is transforming into five haunted worlds. Step inside XYLO to experience the world of the “Masked Curse,” Revel for the “Lady Luck’s Lair,” or Medusa for the “Odyssey.” Eat, drink, and scream some more at Yes Please’s “Intergalactica” and Clubhouse’s “Down the Dark Hole” fright spheres.

Whatever door you pick, prepare to be immersed in spooky designs, riveting effects, and dark storytelling on Oct. 31, 2025. If you’re at least 18 years old or older, book your tickets and tables through the numbers on The Palace’s website and prepare to conquer your fears this Hallow’s Eve.

Music festival brand &Friends is bringing Halloween to the metro like never before with a party right at Okada Manila. On Oct. 31, the casino resort is channeling massive spooky season energy, with the biggest names in Asian EDM lighting up the dance floor. Party all night in outrageous costumes, boo-zy cocktails, and freakiest beats for a Halloween to remember. Secure your slots at the event’s website here.

Spice up the Day of the Dead with spine-thrilling music and wicked booze at Solaire Resort’s “Fright Night Club” party on Oct. 31, 2025. Dance the night away in your best costume as DJs Patrick Oliver, Arra Gunio, and Jimmy Nocon take over the Grand Ballroom with their terrifyingly electrifying sets.

Fire up the night with an entry pass inclusive of eight drinks for P2,688 or reserve a VIP table for eight pax starting at P16,888. Visit https://bit.ly/4gJgj08 to get your party started.

For the spooky foodies

Bloody appetizers and mummy-wrapped dishes make Halloween and buffets a perfect combination. These family-friendly, festive events do not happen in any other time of the year, so might as well make the most of them this fright night.

Don’t know where to start? Then head to the Newport World Resort, which offers “Once Upon a Halloween”—a lineup of themed dining experiences and family activities across its hotels. Among the must-tries is Hotel Okura Manila’s Halloween-themed dinner buffet at Yawaragi on Oct. 31. There’s also the Sora Pool Bar for when you want to keep the spirit flowing with exclusive Halloween drinks available until November.

Fairmont Makati is out to satisfy the bloody cravings of all souls with not just one, but two dinner buffets at Spectrum. Gather family and friends on the evenings of Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 for “Mystic Flavours of the Night” filled with sumptuous dining, frightful touches, and ghoulish moments to share. You can book a reservation online via https://bit.ly/BookSpectrum or by calling Fairmont Makati dining reservations at 8555-9840.

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For Halloween 2025, Raffles Makati is inviting ghosts, vampires, and witches to the spirited world of Long Bar. From Oct. 31 to Nov. 7, the elegant and cozy bar transforms into a stage for fun games, imaginative bites, and cocktails as artful as they are mischievous. To make a reservation, call Raffles Makati at 8555-9480.

For the wandering spirits

Halloween 2025 has a lot more to offer beyond food and drinks, and if you’re up for some next-level thrill, dash to the Ayala Triangle Gardens on Oct. 31 for its “Fright Night” Halloween run. Show up in your best, not to mention comfortable, Halloween costume and experience completing a 3K or 5K run around and within Ayala Triangle Gardens. If you’re still a newbie at running, don’t worry as there’ll be different pace groups that will allow you to move at your own speed and breathe in the spooky vibes and Halloween energy.

Registration for the event is already closed, but walk-ins are highly encouraged. To join, head to the Courtyard of Ayala Triangle Gardens starting 6 pm of Oct. 31. Then, present a single-purchase receipt from any store at The Shops and The Restaurants at Ayala Triangle Gardens, One Ayala, Glorietta, or Greenbelt. No minimum spend is required, but do take note that your receipt must be dated Oct. 15 to 31, 2025. Gear up at your best, too, ‘cause you’ll be running for your life and chasing the thrills of Halloween.

Skip the usual costume party and dive into an immersive adventure at Masungi Georeserve’s “Masungi After Hours: Halloween Special” guided tour. Here, you and your friends will have a rare chance to wander the park’s limestone landscape beneath the stars for three to four hours. It’s the perfect Halloween adventure happening in five time slots— 5 pm, 6:30 pm, 8 pm, 9:30 pm., and 11 pm—from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2. Register at bit.ly/MasungiAfterHours2025.

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