GURUGRAM: Halloween plans in the city include daytime craft activities as well as late-night parties. Two current listings give families and small groups different options for October 31: a science-and-craft programme at Felix Plaza in Sector 82A and a paint-led celebration at Splashit in Sector 57.

The difference starts with the calendar. Felix Plaza's programme spans Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1. Splashit's Halloween event is advertised for October 31, from 2 pm until midnight. A weekend listing does not mean that both experiences are available on both days.

Felix Plaza: a two-day activity programme

The Felix Plaza listing gives hours of 11 am to 8 pm on each day. Advertised activities include a haunted-house experience, a small house craft to assemble and take home, slime, bubbling experiments, glow effects and a parade. These are the organisers' planned activities, rather than a record of an event that has already taken place.

The booking page displays a free-entry RSVP option with a 60-minute label. That is the precise offer visible on the listing; it does not establish unlimited access all day or confirm that every activity and take-home item is included. Before making a family plan, ask which session the RSVP covers and whether any components carry a separate charge.

The venue is Felix Plaza Mall, Sector 82A, on NH-48. The listing names parking, toilets and a changing facility, but it does not establish guaranteed parking availability. Parents should also ask about the suitable age range, adult supervision and the intensity of the haunted-house and lighting elements.

Splashit: a paid painting option

Splashit's own event page advertises ghost-themed pour art, pumpkin painting, a neon room and trick-or-treating. It lists a regular pass at Rs 1,799 per person, including taxes, checked on October 25. The earlier Rs 1,499 offer ended on October 15 and should not be treated as the current price.

The page says guests can arrive between 2 pm and midnight. That describes an arrival window, not a confirmed ten-hour guided workshop. It names the Gurugram studio in Sector 57 alongside participating studios in other cities, so the city selection on the booking must match the intended visit.

Costumes are encouraged but optional. The organiser advises wearing clothes that can get paint on them. Families should check whether protective equipment, materials, adult entry and the particular activity they want are covered by the chosen pass. Refund terms and age suitability deserve a look before payment, particularly where children dislike dark rooms or unexpected sounds.

For a group, compare the total cost and travel plan before choosing the venue. Save the booking confirmation, agree a meeting point and allow time to arrive without rushing. Both programmes offer a creative way to mark Halloween; the right fit depends on the child's comfort, the session details and what the ticket actually includes.