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[2024 Edition] 12 Recommended Halloween Events in Hokkaido
In October, pumpkins, ghosts, black cats and other motifs appear everywhere, creating a Halloween mood. In various regions of Hokkaido, distinctive Halloween events are held. Here are 12 Halloween events that are perfect for outings and can be enjoyed by families and couples.
- Horror events and limited edition sweets appear at "Shiroi Koibito Park Nya Halloween ~ Black Cat and Witch's Sweet Magic ~" (Sapporo City)
- F Village Halloween event "F VILLAGE Happy Halloween" (Kitahiroshima City)
- Potato Halloween, with a potato motif instead of a pumpkin (Shimukappu Village)
- "Eniwa Happy Halloween 2024" (Eniwa City) with plenty of gourmet food including food trucks and tent stalls
- "Forest Halloween" (Obihiro City) where you can enjoy experiences such as crafts and coloring
- Participants can high-five each other at "FUN! FUN! Halloween - Fun High-Fives" (Kitahiroshima City)
- Candy-throwing and game tournaments also held at the "Engaru Halloween Event" (Engaru Town)
- Mascot and pizza-making workshops also held at the Naie Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry Youth Division Halloween Party (Naie Town)
- Enjoy Halloween at a famous autumn foliage spot "Onuma Halloween Night & Autumn Foliage Sunset Cruise" (Nanae Town)
- Walk around the shopping district and get some sweets at "Hanakawa Central Shopping District Promotion Association Halloween" (Ishikari City)
- Enjoy Halloween with gourmet food in front of the JR station "Chippubetsu Halloween Station 2024" (Chippubetsu Town)
- Observing the Halloween-themed starry sky at the "Halloween Night Observation Event" (Rikubetsu Town)
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Horror events and limited edition sweets also available at "Shiroi Koibito Park Nya Halloween ~ Black Cat and Witch's Sweet Magic ~" (Sapporo City)
Shiroi Koibito Park will be decorated for Halloween, and there will be a cute limited menu with the theme of "black cats" and "witches," as well as a mission-based horror event called "Hide and Seek of Terror Guided by Black Feathers." In addition, there will be an experience of making your own pumpkin lantern and Halloween-themed keychains, and Halloween-only sweets will be on sale, so it's also recommended as a way to create memories while sightseeing.
■Dates: September 1st (Sun) to October 31st (Thu) 10:00-18:00 ■ Venue: Shiroi Koibito Park (2-2-11-36 Miyanosawa, Nishi-ku, Sapporo) Click here for details and map information for "Shiroi Koibito Park Nya Halloween ~The Sweet Magic of the Black Cat and the Witch~"
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Potato Halloween, with a potato motif instead of a pumpkin (Shimukappu Village)
A Halloween event to enjoy at a Halloween-themed venue with a potato motif. When you think of Halloween, pumpkins come to mind, but at Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Tomamu, you can enjoy a unique Halloween with potato-themed jack-o'-lanterns and potato-themed Halloween decorations, as well as special potato-based gourmet food.
■Dates: October 1st (Tue) - 31st (Thu) 10:00-22:00 ■ Venue: Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Tomamu Firefly Street (Naka Tomamu, Shimukappu Village, Yufutsu District) Click here for details and map information for "Potato Halloween"
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F Village Halloween event "F VILLAGE Happy Halloween" (Kitahiroshima City)
There will be a cute photo spot featuring F Village's mascot character, the teddy bear "Efutan," and the F Village will be decorated in Halloween colors with pumpkins. In addition to the Halloween decorations, there will be events where you can get stickers and Halloween Efutan masks, a special dance show by Frep in Halloween costumes, Polly and the Fighters Girls, cute Halloween gourmet food, workshops, shop events, and many other events.
■Dates: October 15th (Tue) - 31st (Thu) ■ Venue: Hokkaido Ballpark F Village (Kitahiroshima City F Village) For more information and maps about "F VILLAGE Happy Halloween", click here
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"Eniwa Happy Halloween 2024" (Eniwa City) with plenty of gourmet food including food trucks and tent stalls
The venue will be filled with jack-o'-lanterns made from pumpkins grown in Eniwa City, and more than 20 food trucks and tents will be lined up. Other events planned include lantern-making experiences, candy-throwing, and stage events to liven up the venue.
■Date and time: Saturday, October 26th, 11:00-18:00 ■ Venue: Hanafuru Flower Center (828-3 Minamishimamatsu, Eniwa City) For details and maps of "Eniwa Happy Halloween 2024", click here
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"Forest Halloween" (Obihiro City) where you can enjoy experiences such as crafts and coloring
The venue is decorated for Halloween, and there are also areas where you can participate in stamp rallies, haunted houses, crafts, Halloween tattoo stickers, coloring books, and more. The event is held twice a day, in the morning and in the afternoon, and walk-ins are also welcome. There are plenty of activities for children, so this is a recommended Halloween event for families to enjoy.
■Date and time: Sunday, October 20th, 10:00am-12:30pm / 1:30pm-3:30pm ■ Venue: Mori no Koryukan Tokachi (1-2 Nishi 20-jo Minami 6-chome, Obihiro City) Click here for details and maps for "Forest Halloween"
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Participants can high-five each other at "FUN! FUN! Halloween - Fun High-Fives" (Kitahiroshima City)
This is an event where participants can get to know each other as well as the staff by wearing the orange Halloween gloves they received at the reception and high-fiving each other. The highlights of the event are the "Kitahiro Quiz" related to the local area and the "Halloween Clean Walk" where participants go around the spots while picking up trash. There will also be photo spots, zombies, food trucks, outdoor sports areas, and other fun corners at each point.
■Date and time: Sunday, October 27th, 10:00-15:00 ■Venue: JR Kitahiroshima Station East Exit (Chuo 5-chome, Kitahiroshima City) and other locations Click here for details and map information for "FUN! FUN! Halloween - Fun High Five"
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Candy-throwing and game tournaments also held at the "Engaru Halloween Event" (Engaru Town)
The "Engaru Halloween Event" will feature a variety of events both indoors and outdoors. There will be candy-throwing, fun games, dance performances, and a "working car" exhibition, so there will be plenty of fun activities for both children and adults. There will also be food stalls such as food trucks, local specialties, and handmade items for sale, and there will also be photo spots perfect for costumes.
■Date and time: October 20th (Sun) 10:00~ ■ Venue: Engaru Town Arts and Culture Exchange Plaza Metro Plaza (Iwami Dori Minami 1-chome, Engaru Town, Monbetsu District) For details and maps about the "Engaru Halloween Event", click here
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Mascot and pizza-making workshops also held at the Naie Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry Youth Division Halloween Party (Naie Town)
A variety of events will be held, including a full-scale magic show, live music performances, and workshops where you can enjoy making Halloween mascots and pizza. There will also be food and drink entertainment, such as food trucks and a mini beer party where you can enjoy beer and other alcoholic beverages. There will also be a costume contest for both children and adults, with wonderful prizes up for grabs.
■Date and time: Saturday, October 26th, 15:00-20:00 ■ Venue: Naie Town Communication Plaza Minakuru (74 Naie, Naie Town, Sorachi District) For details and maps of the "Naie Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry Youth Division Halloween Party" please click here
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Enjoy Halloween at a famous autumn foliage spot "Onuma Halloween Night & Autumn Foliage Sunset Cruise" (Nanae Town)
Two days to enjoy the autumn leaves and Halloween at Onuma Park. The park is decorated with lots of ghosts and pumpkins, and on both days there will be a fireworks display that will light up the autumn night sky. Other events such as Yosakoi Soran dance and an all-you-can-eat vegetable buffet will make the venue even more lively.
■Date and time: Saturday, October 19th, 12:30~ / Sunday, October 20th, 10:00~ ■ Venue: Onuma Park Square (Onuma Quasi-National Park, Nanae Town, Kameda District) Click here for details and maps for the "Onuma Halloween Night & Autumn Foliage Sunset Cruise"
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Walk around the shopping district and get some sweets at "Hanakawa Central Shopping District Promotion Association Halloween" (Ishikari City)
A Halloween event will be held in the Hanakawa Central Shopping Arcade in Ishikari City. Children can participate in the "Halloween at the Shopping Arcade" event by going around the arcade and receiving sweets by saying the password. Participants must apply in advance on a first-come, first-served basis. There will also be a food and drink corner and a children's corner available for anyone to use within the event venue.
■Date and time: Saturday, October 26th, 11:00-15:30 ■ Venue: Murakami Labor Administrative Office Parking Lot (78, Hanakawaminami 1-3-1, Ishikari City) For details and maps of "Hanakawa Central Shopping District Promotion Association Halloween" please click here
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Enjoy Halloween with gourmet food in front of the JR station "Chippubetsu Halloween Station 2024" (Chippubetsu Town)
The area in front of JR Chichibubetsu Station will be transformed into a Halloween venue. The station building will be decorated and lit up with Halloween decorations, creating a different atmosphere than usual. We recommend bringing the whole family to participate in the Halloween activities, such as food trucks and market stalls, workshops, and sales of newly harvested rice and vegetables.
■Dates and times: Saturday, October 26th, 11:00-19:00 / Sunday, October 27th, 10:00-15:00 ■ Venue: In front of JR Chichibube Station (Chichibube, Chichibube-cho, Uryu-gun) For details and maps of "Chippetsu Halloween Station 2024", click here
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Observing the Halloween-themed starry sky at the "Halloween Night Observation Event" (Rikubetsu Town)
This is an event where you can observe celestial bodies related to Halloween. At the observatory, decorated for Halloween, you can learn about the autumn night sky, including celestial bodies related to ghosts. If you participate in costume, you will receive a gift of sweets on a first-come, first-served basis.
■Dates: October 26th (Sat) - 31st (Thu) ■ Venue: Rikubetsu Space and Earth Science Museum Galaxy Forest Observatory (Uenbetsu, Rikubetsu-cho, Ashoro-gun) Click here for details and maps for the "Halloween Night Observation Event"
*All information posted is current as of the time of article publication in October 2024. *All published information may be subject to change, so please check the official website for details.