The (not so Dutch) Halloween tradition
It is widely believed that most Halloween traditions originate from Britain and Ireland. But when we think about Halloween most of us probably think of it as an American festivity. With customs like: trick-or-treating, going to a costume party, eating candy corn, carving pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns, visiting haunted attractions, apple bobbing, etcetera. In the Netherlands Halloween isn’t a recognised national holiday. But it is becoming more and more populair. Personally I love Halloween! Especially the creepy, spooky and gory elements to it. So I welcome every Dutch Halloween event with open arms. Of course, like everybody else, my time (and money) is limited. So which Dutch Halloween events do we think are worth your time? Here’s a small overview.
Amsterdam Halloween 2016 Superheroes
Everybody wants to be a superhero and now you can actually be one. Oké… pretend to be one. On the 29th of October Amsterdam Halloween presents Amsterdam Halloween 2016 Superheroes. A Horrible, terrifying and scandalous party in Amsterdam. Dress up like Spiderman, Wonder Woman, Captain America or any other superhero. But don’t forget to party like a super villain. Wondering what an Amsterdam Halloween party looks like? Take a look at the aftermovie from 2014.
Location: Westergasterrein, Amsterdam
Date: 29th of October
Damage: 28,50 euro (Regular ticket price)
Walibi Fright Nights
A theme park is the perfect setting for a horror story, especially when you add some haunted houses. Every weekend in October Walibi Holland transforms their theme park into one heck of a scary place. And this year our interest goes out to a very special ‘scare zone’ with the name ‘GAME OVER’. Because what Happens with game characters when they are game over? According to Walibi Holland in this hallucinatory scare zone you will encounter some famous (dead) game characters. Get ready to survive this level! Are you ready for a horrifying fright night? Watch the following video to see if you can handle all the suspense.
Location: Walibi Holland,
Date: every friday, saturday and sunday in October
Damage: Entrance fee for the theme park 37,00 euro, haunted houses bundle 20,00 euro
Stop talking and go zombie walking!
On saturday the 29th of October you are able to attend a real Zombie Walk in Arnhem. Be prepared by watching some zombie-movies and by playing some zombie-games, because you are going to need all your zombie-skills to blend in. Take a look at the official promo and decide for yourself. Do you think that you are ready to join the sixth annual Zombiewalk of Arnhem.
Location: Willemeen, Arnhem
Date: 29th of October
Damage: No entrance fee
Haunted Castle
On the 28th and 29th of October ‘Kasteel Keukenhof’ will be transformed into a haunted castle. A castle surrounded with all sorts of scary places and activities. Dungeons, fear factories, storytellers with the most gruesome stories, a ‘creepy’ market, bloody magic shows, and so on.. A feast for every horror-lover. Take a look at the promo video of ’the doll house’, one of the scare zones of the Haunted Castle festival.
Location: Kasteel Keukenhof, Lisse
Date: 28th and 29th of October
Damage: 30,00 euro (Alone combi ticket)
Mokom Halloween – Nightmare on Elementenstreet
We love 80’s horror flicks. So a Halloween party inspired by the golden age of horror is something we wouldn’t want to miss. According to the organisation behind Mokom Halloween- Nightmare on Elementenstreet everybody is cordially invited to their party. Dresscode? Anything Halloween-ish goes. But of course ’80s inspired outfits are a bonus. Need some inspiration? Take a look at the following video.
Location: Warehouse Elementenstraat, Amsterdam
Date: 29th of October
Damage: 25,00 euro
Anything else…
Did our zombie-brain forget any awesome Dutch Halloween events? Please let us know in the comment section.
