It’s not Halloween without a good dress-up. This time of year is the best opportunity to turn your costume and cosplay fantasies into reality. Whether you want to dress as a vampire, zombie or witch, these are the four best locations in Hong Kong to get what you need for your costume.

1. Pottinger Street, Central 
   Every year before Halloween, the stalls on this historical street start selling everything you’d need for the big celebration, from ready-to-wear costumes and masks to decorations.
   
   
2. Fuk Wing Street, Sham Shui Po
   This is the go-to spot for those looking for Halloween party accessories and costumes at an affordable price. 
   
   
3. Tai Yuen Street, Wan Chai
   If you’re looking for a variety of costumes at a wider price range, head to Tai Yuen Street, also known as ‘Toy Street’, in Wan Chai. 
   
   
4. Major supermarkets
   Most major supermarket chains and department stores have a Halloween section, so you can easily stock up on your favourite festive treats and decorations!  

Now that you’ve got your costume ready, it’s time to party! Each October, Hong Kong Disneyland and Ocean Park transform into thrilling Halloween wonderlands with a full range of hair-raising limited-time experiences. Step into a world of enchantment and villainous delights, with wicked parties, spooky festivities and electrifying street parades at Hong Kong Disneyland. Or, brace yourself in the haunted houses at Ocean Park, where you’ll navigate dark corridors, encounter ghastly creatures, and immerse yourself in a night of unending scares. The Ocean Park Water World also hosts a Halloween party where you’ll surely have some spooky, splashy fun! Stay tuned to their official websites for more details.

In the West, children would dress up and knock door-to-door for candies with their jack-o'-lanterns. In Hong Kong, trick-or-treating has evolved into a holiday-themed gastronomic experience with specially designed dishes and drinks that you simply can’t miss. 

Want to whip up your own Halloween treats? There’s no shortage of bakeries that offer special workshops for those who enjoy baking in Hong Kong. Local bakery Home Baking Day, for example, offers a range of themed desserts from cakes to brownies to cookies. Visit their shops with your friends to prepare handmade desserts ahead of your Halloween parties. Their cute little bat-shaped Oreo chewy breads come highly recommended — they’re as delicious as they look!

Are you abroad and missing the Hong Kong Halloween vibe? We’ve prepared a special recipe for you to make your own Halloween dim sum. Have a taste of Hong Kong while trick-or-treating!