Roll for Initiative This Halloween: Free D&D, Shadowrun, Warhammer & Board Games in Lithgow
Calling all adventurers, deckers, generals and dice-hoarders. As part of Lithgow Halloween 2026, there’s a free tabletop gaming day at the Union Theatre, 65 Bridge Street, Lithgow, on Saturday 31 October from 11am to 3pm. There’ll be open RPG tables for Dungeons & Dragons, Shadowrun and more, plus learn-to-play Warhammer, miniature painting, a Halloween painting contest and a big spread of board games. It’s free, it’s family-friendly, and the tables, paints and minis are provided.
The quest log
- Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
- Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm
- Location: Union Theatre, 65 Bridge Street, Lithgow NSW 2790
- Cost: 0 gold pieces (it’s free)
- Party restrictions: All ages welcome. Players under 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
What tables will be running?
Role-playing games: D&D, Shadowrun and beyond
Local game masters and community groups will run open tables for Dungeons & Dragons, Shadowrun and other role-playing games. Sit in for a spooky one-shot, roll up a character, or simply watch how a session runs if you’ve always wanted to try. New players are very welcome. Every table needs someone who doesn’t know the rules yet.
New to running games yourself? Our RPG Tips section is full of advice for first-time GMs, and the day is a great chance to meet other local players and build a group.
Learn to play Warhammer
There will be learn-to-play Warhammer tables with the models ready to go. You don’t need your own army or any rules knowledge. If you’ve been curious about the hobby, this is the easiest way to start.
Miniature painting and the Halloween painting contest
Grab a brush and paint a mini. Citadel paints and miniatures are supplied. Feeling competitive? Enter the Halloween painting contest. Everyone gets similar models, the same time and the same gear, with entries grouped by age. The finished models go into the Lithgeek window at 85 Main Street for the public to vote on.
Board games
Prefer cards and cardboard? There’ll be tables of board games for every age and skill level. Check out our board game reviews for some ideas on what to try.
Keep the adventure going after 3pm
When the dice stop rolling, head over to Main Street for the free Main Street Halloween Carnivale (4pm – 9pm), which Lithgow City Council funds and produces. There’s a costume parade at 4pm, so come dressed as your favourite character. You’ll also find live music, family rides, food and market stalls, with costume awards at 6:30pm. The rest of the weekend’s events, including the State Mine Ghost Tours and Gemtopia & Lithgow Community Markets, are on the official 2026 program.
FAQ
Is the Lithgow Halloween tabletop gaming day free?
Yes. There’s no charge. Tables, Warhammer paints and miniatures are provided.
Can I play D&D if I’ve never played before?
Yes. The open tables are run by local game masters who are happy to teach new players.
Is Shadowrun being played?
Yes. There will be Shadowrun tables alongside D&D and other role-playing games.
Who runs the event?
Lithgeek runs the board games. The RPG tables are run by local game masters and community groups.
Can kids play?
Yes, it’s a family event. Children under 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Can I bring my own minis or dice?
Of course. Bring your lucky dice. Everything you need is supplied, though.
Can’t make it? Lithgeek runs regular game nights at 85 Main Street, Lithgow. You can find out more on the Lithgeek website or read our latest Warhammer posts. For the full event details, see Lithgeek’s Halloween gaming day page.
