Las Vegas Halloween events transform the city into a spine-tingling playground of haunted attractions, themed parties, and seasonal entertainment. Whether you’re seeking heart-pounding scares at Universal Horror Unleashed, craft cocktails at haunted bars, or costume parties that push boundaries, Las Vegas offers the ultimate Halloween experience. This comprehensive guide covers the best Las Vegas Halloween events alongside year-round entertainment, dining, and sports venues that make the city a nonstop destination for locals and visitors alike.

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By Jonathan Scott and Melissa Redford

Las Vegas Halloween Events: Your Ultimate Guide to Spooky Season Entertainment

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As the leaves fall off the cactus and we go from pool parties to haunted houses and football season here are a few of our suggestions to enhance your Las Vegas lifestyles.

These Las Vegas Halloween events represent just a fraction of the seasonal entertainment available, with new attractions and parties added throughout October and early November.

Universal Horror Unleashed: Premier Las Vegas Halloween Events Destination

The long-awaited UNIVERSAL HORROR UNLEASHED adjacent to AREA 15 is open and ready to scare the pants off of you. Parking is free for a change and its easy access to the attraction. There are two restaurants as soon as you walk in. There’s a “grab and go” quick bite counter in the main big room and a sit-down themed horror bar where we saw a lovely couple that you think are mannequins until they lunge out at you. There’s a lot of lunging going on throughout the attraction. The Premium Restaurant is an indoor/outdoor restaurant projecting a few of our favorite horror movies on a big screen. The “Jack Show” is a fun up close & in-makeup theatrical show with acrobatics, hula hooping and jack-foolery in front of the restaurant to enhance your dining experience. There is also a “Meep” exhibit where her robotic actress gyrate in her photo area and circulates through the grounds for photo ops. There are plenty of “atmosphere characters” at every turn but it was time to make the rounds through the four exhibits.

Universal Horror Unleashed has quickly become one of the most anticipated Las Vegas Halloween events, drawing horror fans from across the region to experience four distinct haunted attractions.

Scarecrow: The Reaping

Hundreds of scarecrows are bent on revenge in this 1930’s farmland taken over by horrifying inhabitants. The lines moved quickly and we suggest arriving in a light jacket or sweater. Some of the wind effects from the dust storm will blow really cold air at you through the tall corn stalks. Part of the scary theme of this one…the humans will trip out for you at every turn, every door and every window. Hold hands. You will be scared!

Universal Monsters

We loved The House of Movie Monsters set in Dracula’s shadowy castle. Entering the exhibit Universal does a really great job capturing the movie sets of Frankenstein and his bride, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, the mummy, the wolf, and most legendary monsters of all time. Our favorite was the holograph to help guests who camped out on his hill with a nice spread and his fangs showing. We wished the Count a Good Evening.

Blumhouse’s The Exorcist: Believer

We descended into demonic possession from room to room from the hospital to the girls’ homes witnessing the actual exorcism in each room by super-natural chaos…spoiler alert. The bed doesn’t levitate or spin…and there’s no head spinning or projectile vomiting. Dammit.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

“THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE” haunted house, placing them in the footsteps of the victims as they face terrifying iconic scenes, the characters. Guests will come face-to-face with Leatherface and every member of his deranged family and their victims, as the terrifying sound of chainsaws haunts them at every turn.

Planning Your Las Vegas Halloween Events Experience

With so many options among Las Vegas Halloween events, strategic planning ensures you don’t miss the highlights. Universal Horror Unleashed operates on a timed-entry system, so purchasing tickets in advance is recommended, especially for weekend evenings when crowds peak. The attraction typically runs from early October through early November, with extended hours on weekends.

For those looking to maximize their Halloween experience, consider starting your evening at one of the themed bars or restaurants before heading to haunted attractions. The Composers Room’s Haunted Brunch works perfectly for afternoon adventures, while Ghost Bar at Palms Casino offers stunning views alongside spooky cocktails for later in the evening.

Costume-wearing is encouraged at most venues, though practical considerations matter—you’ll be walking through dark mazes and potentially standing in outdoor queues. Comfortable shoes and layered clothing work best, especially since some attractions use cold air effects as part of their scares.

Many of these Las Vegas Halloween events offer group discounts or VIP experiences that include skip-the-line access, making them worthwhile for those wanting to experience multiple attractions in one night. Check individual venue websites for special event nights, celebrity appearances, and themed competitions that add extra excitement to your Halloween adventures.

More Las Vegas Halloween Events: Bars, Parties & Themed Experiences

Halloween Favorites and Other Delights

PALMS CASINO RESORT invites you to play at the Ghost Bar for scary drink specials and DJs on the 55th floor of Vegas. Wednesday night is ladies’ night and mention we sent you for comps and drink specials. Join the Players Club for a chance to win a Maserati and for invitations to special events at Scotch 80 fine dining. Cigar smokers are welcome on the patio and at the Unknown Cigar bar.

Beyond haunted houses, Las Vegas Halloween events extend to themed bars, restaurants, and nightlife venues where the spooky season meets Sin City style.

THE COMPOSERS ROOM “Haunted Brunch” on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays presents a horror themed experience with live entertainment, all you can eat and bottomless mimosas for only $100 bucks! Also, special bloody Mary’s, themed cocktails and costumes are encouraged. Open to all ages with parental discretion advised for younger viewers. For some of the best local Las Vegas we strongly suggest catching Kelly Clinton-Holmes “Variety Show” on Tuesdays, “The Amazing Stephanie Calvert-Manol and the hubby Justin Manol in The Manol” on Monday nights, Songwriter Night Thursdays, Party Pans and Rock N Roll Church on Sunday nights! The Composers Room is located at the Historic Commercial Center with free parking and if you really want to be spooked walk into the famous Green Door across the parking lot IYKYK.

THE MAGICIANS ROOM opens October 23rd at the Historic Commercial Center with a great line up of magicians including Farrell Dillon, The Conjurers, David Goldrake and “Late Night Magic” with the Burlesque group “Lefty” Leferovich, Bizzaro, Hollie England and the Shocker!

Local entertainment venues embrace Las Vegas Halloween events with special programming, making October the perfect time to explore the city’s creative scene.

THE SAND DOLLAR BLUES CLUB on Spring Mountain and Polaris once again transforms into Nightmare on Spring Mountain with specialty drinks, live music, themed costume nights, themed glassware and cocktails powered by Long Island Iced Tea tequila. Soul Sacrifice twist on a classic mule served in a sugar skull mug and a Poison Apple martini served in an Absinthe rinsed black martini glass. Open from 4pm to 4am The Sand Dollar has the best authentic blues in Las Vegas and is a favorite after hours hang for headliners who have just gotten off the strip stage.

THE GOLDEN TIKI on Spring Mountain if you’re in the mood for shrunken heads and exotic cocktails. The Golden Tiki is a must see stop whether you’re local or a tourist, the cocktail menu is one of the best in Las Vegas with an open DJ house on talent every night of the week. Their Sweet Sidekicks perform on Monday nights with an open mic. Wednesday night features Cara Vette performing spicy songs. This is the point of our night on the town where we suggest ride share.

The variety of Las Vegas Halloween events means you can customize your experience from family-friendly to adults-only, with options at every intensity level.

Insider Tips for Las Vegas Halloween Events

Locals know that the best Las Vegas Halloween events often happen at neighborhood venues rather than just the Strip. The Sand Dollar Blues Club’s “Nightmare on Spring Mountain” offers authentic Vegas character without tourist crowds, while The Golden Tiki provides Instagram-worthy moments in an intimate setting.

Parking strategies matter. Universal Horror Unleashed offers free parking (a rarity in Las Vegas), while venues like The Composers Room at the Historic Commercial Center provide convenient, complimentary parking. For nights involving multiple stops and specialty cocktails, ride-sharing services eliminate parking hassles entirely.

Timing your visits strategically helps too. Early weeknight visits to haunted attractions mean shorter lines, while weekend events like Sin City Halloween Ball and Fetish & Fantasy require advance tickets as they typically sell out.

FETISH & FANTASY is now known as Sin City Halloween Ball Weekend celebrating Halloween and Day of the Dead and returning to the Virgin Hotel. Oct. 31 and Nov. 1st. 2 Live Crew performs on Halloween. The costumes for this ball the odds are risqué and you might see your next-door neighbor on a leash with a ball and gag but, hey, we’re still in Vegas, baby!

Beyond Halloween: Year-Round Las Vegas Entertainment & Dining

While Las Vegas Halloween events dominate October, the city’s entertainment calendar stays packed year-round with sports, live music, and unique dining experiences.

JAZZ VIBES ORCHESTRA performs big band hits with horns, strings and amazing vocalists. Three nights you can catch this collective of the best musicians in town at Notoriety the first Wednesday of every month with special performances at The Smith Center with rotating vocalists and guest members Clint Holmes and Urian Woodson. A must-see show where you can support traditional jazz in our community.

BOB MARLEY HOPE ROAD immersive entertainment is here with the rhythm of Jamaica, live music, storytelling in this non-seated performance moving from room to room including trench town sheds and a Jamaican Dance Hall. New groups start every hour. One Love!

MAE DALEY’S FINE STEAKS & WHISKEYS is our secret go to place for mouthwatering entrees, a friendly knowledgeable bartender and cool jazz music on Thursday nights. With complimentary valet located across the street from the show inside a reservation before everyone finds out about Mae Daley’s. Make sure and tell Richard the owner and Tommy the bartender that we sent you.

Las Vegas Sports Scene: Raiders Football & Game Day Venues

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL? Will the Raiders under new head coach Antonio Pierce win more than last season’s four games? Maybe if owner Mark Davis gets a new hair style, huh?

STEINERS – A NEVADA STYLE PUB with three locations is our favorite neighborhood sports bar with great food, over 70 domestic and imported beers, great promos and delicious lamb chops along with a full menu and video poker. Steiners- A Nevada Style Pub plans viewing game parties for all Las Vegas sports games for its players, 24/7 the kitchen never closes serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night fare.

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