Times Square Center invites families to celebrate Halloween in true spook-tacular style with “Once Upon a Pumpkin”, a weekend of fun, laughter and magical entertainment for all ages. From 31st October to 2nd November, the mall transforms into a whimsical world of pumpkins, potions and playful performances led by the region’s favourite entertainer, Magic Phil, and his mischievous crew.

Visitors can enjoy an action-packed line-up of interactive shows and creative workshops, including the Freaky Farmyard Show, KreepyKitchen with Chef Grim & Egon, and the lively Pumpkin Party. The weekend promises endless fun with spooky arts and crafts, face painting, trick-or-treating and a family costume competition where one lucky winner will take home a limited-edition PS5 Ghost of Yotel!
Weekend Schedule of Events
Spooky Arts & Crafts
Date: 31 October – 2 November
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Face Painting
Date: 31 October – 2 November
Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Kreepy Kitchen Show with Chef Grim & Egon
Date & Time:
- 31 October and 1 November | 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- 2 November | 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Pumpkin Party – Spooky Dance & Song
Date & Time:
- 31 October and 1 November | 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- 2 November | 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Magic Phil’s Freaky Farmyard Show
Date: 31 October – 2 November
Time: 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Spooky Costume Competition
Date: 2 November
Time: 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Note: The best family-friendly costume will win a limited-edition PS5 Ghost of Yotel.
Shops Trick-or-Treating
Date: 31 October
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
From friendly frights to photo-ready fun, Times Square Center promises a weekend of community spirit and family joy spread across the mall’s ground and first floor
For more details, follow @TimesSquareDXB on Instagram for updates and spooky surprises.