Just up the cobblestones, the Halloween Market on Playfair Street casts a spell all its own. By day, it’s a charming showcase of artisan stalls and family-friendly delights, from pumpkin-spiced treats and handcrafted wares to bubbling brews and magical trinkets.

But as the night falls, the market takes a darker turn. The lights dim. Fog creeps in. Cauldrons bubble beside flickering candles. Witches gather in shadowy corners, and the once-whimsical laneways begin to whisper secrets.

Expect handmade potions, dark chocolate spells and curious creations from some of Sydney’s most bewitching makers. It’s a space where the dead come to eat, drink and shop, and where every corner hides a little magic.