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The city of lights never disappoints and now that the weekend has arrived, there are several events and activities for you to engage in to end your week on a good note. We have shortlisted the best ones for you, have a look…

 

Friday, 26th October, 2018

 

1. Halloween party by LALS

 

 

It’s time to take dressing up to another level! If your little one always wanted to dress up as Red Riding Hood or Batman, this is the perfect opportunity. Your children – aged 2 to 12 – will also get the chance to collect sweet treats!

Entry is free. Costumes are a requirement for participation.

Location: Dolmen City Mall, Karachi.

Timings: 3pm-6pm

For details click here.

 

2. Drum Circle with Mohsin Kazi

 

 

Living in Karachi is surely exciting, but the fast-paced life can also be nerve-wracking at times. So, what can you do to unwind? Communal drumming is said to have positive effects on your mental and emotional well-being, giving you the opportunity to express what you feel. Here’s an opportunity!

Ticket: PKR 50 for the artist’s endeavours

Location: Faraar Gallery, T2F

Timings: 6:30pm-8pm

For information, click here.

 

3. Arabic Food Festival

 

 

Have you been craving Middle Eastern food lately? We’ve got you covered! Whether it is for the authentic Arabian cuisine or the ambiance, you will find everything at Avari Towers’ Arabic Food Festival to make it a shawarma kind of night.

Ticket: PKR 2700

Location: Asia Live Restaurant, Avari Towers, Fatima Jinnah Road

Timings: 7:30pm onwards

For details, click here.

 

Saturday, 27th October, 2018

 

 

1. Camping with horror movie night

 

 

Camping with friends or family, while watching a horror movie and the sound of waves in the background? That sounds like the perfect Halloween night! Have the spookiest weekend getaway and scariest experience of your lifetime.

Ticket: PKR 3500

Location: Mubarak Village, Karachi

Timings: 2 days, one-night trip; 11am-11am

For queries, click here.

 

2. Halloween dinner

 

 

If you are lazy but want to experience the spirit of Halloween with your family, this is the right place to be. A ‘haunted’ restaurant serving an appalling yet delicious buffet of 30 to 35 dishes is the right way to make your weekend memorable.

Ticket: 2 for 1 offer; PKR 3000

Location: Ramada Creek Hotel, Phase VIII

Timings: 7:30pm-11:30pm

Get spooky details here.

 

Sunday, 28th October, 2018

 

1. The grand beauty expo

 

 

Hair consultation, makeup classes, shopping for apparel or cosmetics; how can you make the most out of your Sunday? By simply visiting this exuberant exhibition that brings you the best of both worlds. You can get all that you could wish for under one roof. How cool is that?

Ticket: Entry is free, but registration is required to attend makeup, hair and skin consultation sessions.

Location: Royal Rodale Club, Phase V

Timings: 11am-7pm

For any queries, click here.

 

2. An evening of true spooky stories

 

 

Horror movies are even more horrifying when we know they are based on true stories. Such is going to be this night of spooky storytelling where all stories shared will be true. It is certainly not for the faint-hearted, especially if you sleep alone at night. Children under the age of 12 are not allowed.

Ticket: PKR 500 with 20% discount on food.

Location: Koel Café, Block IV, Clifton

Timings: 7pm onwards

For more information, click here

 

 

 

 

Ayesha Ghaffar

The author is a Sub-Editor at Something Haute and a fresh Journalism graduate from SZABIST. She is paving the way for her future in the field of media and reporting. When she is not working, she is busy watching Penguin videos and staying away from cats.