From mid-October through early November, Monaco is welcoming the Halloween spirit with a packed programme of events for all ages. Whether you’re searching for family-friendly activities, themed dining experiences, or late-night costume parties, the Principality has something spooky for all. 

To start, the heart of Monaco is being dressed for the season, with the Casino Square set to feature oversized moths and illuminated pumpkins. Across Monaco, people will be able to witness witch hats dangling overhead, black and orange butterflies, and glowing jack-o’-lanterns decorating everything from hotel façades to shopping arcades. The Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, Casino de Monte-Carlo, and various restaurants and walkways are all joining in the fun.

Young guests staying at the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer hotels will receive a trick-or-treat kit in their rooms, complete with a map showing where to collect sweets around the properties.

For the little ones

On October 29th at New Moods, there are two separate children’s events. The afternoon session from 2:30pm to 4:30pm caters to four to seven-years-olds with magic performances, craft activities, sweet stands, and face-painting. Later, from 6pm to 9pm, eight to 12-years-olds can enjoy DJ music and snack buffet. Both cost €45 per child, with free entry for parents and drinks sold separately upstairs.

The Mairie is also hosting an afternoon party at Parc Princess Antoinette on October 31st between 2pm and 5:30pm. Open only to children aged three and up who live in or go to school in Monaco, the event features mascots, a witch character, a costume contest, a photo booth, face-painting, music from a DJ, loads of sweets, and brownie sales.

There’s also a game area run by La Boîte de Jeux at the park’s lower entrance on Boulevard de Belgique. Meanwhile, the brownies are sold at the upper entrance on Boulevard du Jardin Exotique.

Spooky dining

Café de Paris Monte-Carlo is embracing the Halloween spirit this year, with the hotel adorned in festive floral displays and a themed seasonal welcome. On 31st October, the iconic brasserie will add a playful touch to lunchtime by hosting two professional face-painters who will be creating imaginative designs for guests of all ages and handing out complimentary sweets. Young visitors taking part in the hotel’s treasure hunt will also be able to collect treats from the venue. Face-painting will be offered free of charge with every meal purchased from the standard menu.

Over at Marlow in the Mareterra neighbourhood, Halloween décor goes up from October 20th, building to a special brunch on November 1st. Served from 11:30am to 3pm with menus from €55, it includes decorations, sweet bags, and free face-painting for children.

On November 2nd, the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort’s Calypso Room hosts a Halloween-themed version of its usual champagne brunch. From 12:30pm to 3pm, guests can enjoy a themed buffet, a sweet bar, a magician’s performance, and face-painting. It’s priced €35 for three to five-year-olds, €68 for 6 to 12 year olds, and €135 for those aged 12 and up (with unlimited Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut included).

Evening Entertainment

Buddha-Bar Monte-Carlo is brining Halloween to its Asian fusion menu from October 29th to November 1st, with chef Eric Guillemaud creating pumpkin-based dishes alongside the restaurant’s usual menu in a mystical setting. Additionally, on 31st October, it’s costume-only for ‘Buddhalloween’, an immersive dining experience with special menu suggestions.

Jimmy’z Monte-Carlo, the Principality’s famous nightclub, throws a costume party on October 31st with atmospheric decorations and the Tantrüm collective providing music until sunrise.

At Sass Café, guests are invited to step into Tim Burton’s darkly whimsical world as the iconic hotspot transforms into Burton’s Café for one unforgettable night. Guests are invited to embrace the eerie glamour and surreal imagination of the legendary filmmaker, with the venue dressed in hauntingly elegant décor that blurs the line between fantasy and nightmare.

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