Free Halloween Events in Dubai 2026: Magic Phil’s Haunted Timesylvania at Times Square Center
Looking for free Halloween activities for kids in Dubai? Times Square Center is hosting Haunted Timesylvania from 30 October to 1 November 2026, featuring Magic Phil’s live entertainment, trick-or-treating, spooky crafts, face painting, dance parties and a children’s Halloween costume competition.
Admission is free. For event updates and additional information, follow @TimesSquareDXB on Instagram.
Running daily from 12 PM to 7 PM, the three-day celebration offers a family-friendly alternative to traditional scary Halloween events, with activities designed to entertain younger children and parents alike.
Magic Phil’s Halloween Shows at Times Square Center
Popular family entertainer Magic Phil returns with a programme of interactive performances combining comedy, magic, music and audience participation.
The Halloween entertainment lineup includes three main stage experiences.
The Frank-tastic Magic Lab Featuring Magic Phil
- Dates: 30 October – 1 November
- Time: 6 PM daily
- Location: Picnic Square, First Floor
The Ghoulty Towers Hotel – Live Stage Show
- 30 & 31 October: 4 PM
- 1 November: 3 PM
- Location: Picnic Square, First Floor
The Monster Party – Live Dance Party
- 30 & 31 October: 5 PM
- 1 November: 4 PM
- Location: Picnic Square, First Floor
These performances are among the main attractions of Haunted Timesylvania, offering plenty of opportunities for children to participate in the Halloween fun.
Free Halloween Crafts, Face Painting and Games for Kids
Beyond the live shows, Times Square Center will host several interactive activities throughout the weekend.

Creepy Crafts Workshops
Children can create Halloween-themed keepsakes, including spooky masks and bat-inspired crafts.
- Dates: 30 October – 1 November
- Sessions: 12 PM, 1:15 PM, 2:15 PM, 3:20 PM, 4:15 PM and 5:15 PM
- Location: Ground Floor Atrium, near Krispy Kreme
Spooky Face Painting
- Dates: 30 October – 1 November
- Time: 12 PM – 6 PM
- Location: Picnic Square, First Floor
Magic Dance School
- Dates: 30 October – 1 November
- Sessions: 1:15 PM and 2:45 PM
- Location: Ground Floor Atrium, near Adventure HQ
Spooky Games and Mini Prizes
Children can participate in Halloween-themed games and challenges for a chance to win mini treats.
- Dates: 30 October -1 November
- Time: 12 PM – 6 PM
- Location: Ground Floor Atrium, near Adventure HQ
Free Trick-or-Treating in Dubai on 31 October
One of the highlights of Haunted Timesylvania is The Spooky Sweet Trail, a mall-wide trick-or-treating experience.
Children can explore participating stores and collect sweet surprises along the way.
- Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026
- Time: 2 PM – 4 PM
- Location: Participating stores throughout Times Square Center
Families are encouraged to dress their children in Halloween costumes to make the experience even more festive.
Kids’ Halloween Costume Competition – 1 November
The celebration concludes with a children’s costume competition hosted by Magic Phil and his Ghoulty Crew.
Little ones can dress as their favourite Halloween characters and participate in a fun, family-friendly competition, with prize bundles available for winners.
- Date: Sunday, 1 November 2026
- Time: 5 PM
- Location: Picnic Square, First Floor
- Prizes: Halloween prize bundles
- Admission is free. For event updates and additional information, follow @TimesSquareDXB on Instagram.
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