Get ready to get scared: Halloween parties in Romania

Romania might be considered one of the best Halloween destinations, mainly due to its connection with the famous Dracula. If you happen to be in Romania at the end of October and you want to celebrate Halloween, we’ve made a list of special themed parties in Bucharest and other cities. All you have to do is choose a party, put on your costume, and have fun.

• Romania’s best Halloween destination must be Bran Castle (also known as Dracula’s Castle). Vlad the Impaler (Dracula) himself will be the host of this year’s Halloween party at the castle (according to the organizers), guiding the tourists and choosing the best costumes. The event takes place on October 31, starting 19:00. Find more information here.
• Another special Halloween event will be organized in Transylvania’s Hoia Baciu Forest this year, one of the freakiest places on earth (according to a ranking made by Movie Pilot). The event takes place on October 31 and on November 1, and includes childhood games, a Halloween costume contest, and horror movie screenings. Find out more here.
• The dinosaur park in Rasnov will also organize special Halloween events on October 31. Dino Parc will stay open between 10:00 and 24:00 on this day, the program including movie screenings and night walks among dinosaurs. More about the event here.
• Another special event, called Running from the Undead (Fuga de Strigoi), will take place in Mogosoaia Park near Bucharest. The event will take place on October 31. More information here.
• Constanta seaside resort will host another kind of Halloween event on October 31. Sanasport Constanta Sports Association will organize the HelloWeRun cross on Saturday, starting 17:00, the first costumed running event in the city. Read more about it here.
• Halloween Masquerade Ball is another themed event, organized in Bucharest. Organized at the Press House Ballroom on October 30, the event features a DJ, opera, gold disco, jazz music, and dance performances. Find more here.