Halloween events in Las Vegas don’t just happen on one night. Halloween rolls in slowly here, with pumpkin patches popping up around town, orange string lights in the windows, and kids already planning their costumes before the month even starts.
By the time October hits, something fun is happening almost every weekend. Whether you’re after a laid-back night with the kids, something a little magical, or a reason to wear that delightfully over-the-top costume, this guide is here to help.
There’s no one way to “do” Halloween in Vegas. Some families head to the same pumpkin patch every year. Others explore a different event each weekend. Maybe you love a themed market. Maybe you’re just here for the candy.
Whatever your vibe, whatever your schedule, you’ll find something here that fits.
We’ll cover:
- Las Vegas halloween events for families
- Whimsical and magical adventures
- Cultural celebrations
- Adults-only fun
- Helpful planning tips
- HallOVeen at The Magical Forest
Let’s start with the events where costumes, candy, and photo ops come standard — no jump scares required.
Family-Friendly Las Vegas Halloween Events
If you’ve got little ones or just love the joy of a candy-filled, costume-wearing night out, these Halloween events for kids are easy and fun. Think pumpkin patches, low-key rides, trick-or-treat trails, and spots where your kids can run wild without getting overwhelmed.
HallOVeen at The Magical Forest
This one’s a local favorite, and for good reason. HallOVeen turns the Magical Forest into a Halloween playground: glowing pumpkins, themed rides, trick-or-treat stations, and music that makes your kids start dancing before they even hit the gate.
It’s easy to get around, not too scary, and you’ll even receive a treat bag each for all your candy. Ideal if your kids still say “thank you” after every stop.
Dates: October 3–5, 10–12, and Oct 17–Nov 2
Times: 5:30 PM–9:00 PM (Sun–Thu); 5:30 PM–9:30 PM (Fri–Sat)
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible; limited wheelchairs available for loan
🎟️ Ticket prices TBA
🚗 Free parking
Jump to our recap of HallOVeen.
Halloween Town Pumpkin Patch
There’s something about a classic pumpkin patch that just feels right in October. Halloween Town sets up at several Las Vegas locations, each with carnival rides, fair-style games, and rows of pumpkins waiting to be picked (or at least posed with).
Best bet? Go early in the evening for fewer lines and cooler temps. And maybe bring hand wipes (the caramel apples are messy in the best way).
Dates: October 2025 (dates TBA)
Location: Multiple Las Vegas locations
🎟️ Admission and ride tickets sold separately
🚗 Free or low-cost parking depending on venue
McKee Ranch Foundation
Want something slower-paced? This is it. McKee Ranch feels more like a country day out than a Halloween blowout. You’ll find a small pumpkin patch, wagon rides, and gentle animals kids can feed or pet. It’s relaxed, donation-based, and great for younger kids or anyone who’d rather skip the noise.
Wear closed-toe shoes and bring a couple of dollars in small bills if your kids want to feed the goats.
Dates: October 2025 (dates TBA)
Location: South Las Vegas
🎟️ Entry by donation; additional cost for some activities
🚗 Free on-site parking
Photo credit: McKee Ranch via Facebook
Hall-O-Breeze Trunk or Treat
If you just want a quick, wholesome Halloween fix without the big crowds or price tag, this is a good one. You’ll find decorated trunks, a candy trail, and a friendly neighborhood vibe.
This is a quick and easy trick or treat in Las Vegas. Kids can fill their buckets in under an hour, so you’ll be home before bedtime.
Date: October 20, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM–7:30 PM
🎟️ Free admission
📍 Desert Breeze Community Center
🚗 Free parking
Coming up next: glow-in-the-dark fairy trails, jousting knights, and Halloween with a side of make-believe.
Whimsical and Magical Adventures
Not all Halloween fun needs jump scares and haunted houses. If your ideal night involves fairy lights, make-believe, or watching your kids twirl in capes on a moonlit lawn, these Halloween events in Las Vegas bring the magic in all the best ways.
Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival
Forget vampires — this weekend belongs to knights, fairies, and turkey legs the size of your forearm. The Age of Chivalry festival is a full-on medieval village with live jousting, roaming performers, and dozens of artisan booths.
You’ll see kids learning how to duel with foam swords while parents browse handcrafted potions (or pick up kettle corn the size of a toddler’s head). It’s dusty, a little chaotic, and quite delightful.
Best to go earlier in the day with kids, especially if they’re easily overwhelmed. Costumes are welcome, of course, and yes, grown-ups join in.
Dates: October 10–12, 2025
Accessibility: While there are some paved and gravel pathways, the majority of the park is grass.
Tickets: TBA for 2025. Child, senior & military discounts are usually available and kids under 6 are free. Camping packages available.
📍 Sunset Park, Las Vegas
🚗 Rideshare drop-off at Sunset Administration Building
Photo: Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival
Haunted Harvest at Springs Preserve
This one’s a sweet spot between festive and just-the-right-amount-of-spooky. Trick-or-treating trails wind through decorated gardens, carnival games line the walkways, and there’s live entertainment with plenty of space to spread out.
It’s a great Halloween event for families if your kids are more into glowing pumpkins than ghost stories. Springs Preserve members can sneak in early, which means less waiting and more candy without the crowds.
Bring a reusable bag and maybe a glow necklace or two for fun.
Dates: October 17–20, 2025
Times: 5:00 PM–9:00 PM (members enter at 4:00 PM)
Accessibility: Stroller & wheelchair loans available; paths are paved and accessible
🎟️ Ticket prices TBA; member discounts available
📍 Springs Preserve, Las Vegas
🚗 On-site parking available
If you’re looking for something that feels a little magical but still easy to manage with kids in tow, these events are a win. No scary surprises, just the kind of make-believe fun that feels like Halloween at its best: playful, creative, and full of things to discover.
Cultural Celebrations and Seasonal Festivals
Halloween might rule the calendar in October, but Las Vegas also sets the stage for something deeper. For moments of meaning, memory and togetherness. These events are for dressing up and showing up — for your community, your heritage, or just a really good tamale.
Día de los Muertos at Springs Preserve
This one’s not spooky. It’s soulful. Springs Preserve’s Day of the Dead celebration is one of the biggest and most heartfelt in town.
You’ll find live mariachi, fragrant food stalls, families painting sugar skulls, and altars that stop you in your tracks, each one lovingly built to honor someone who’s passed. It’s colorful and joyful, but it also holds space for quiet reflection.
If you’ve never been before, it’s the kind of event that stays with you – making you think about your own traditions (and maybe even start some new ones).
Dates: November 1–2, 2025
Location: 333 S. Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas
🎟️ Tickets sold online in advance; member perks apply
🚗 On-site parking available
Life in Death Festival at Winchester Dondero Cultural Center
Now in its 24th year, Life in Death blends performance and poetry with community spirit. You might catch a traditional dance one minute and a cheeky “calavera” poem the next — they’re clever, sometimes a little sassy, and always written in good fun as tributes for the living.
It’s free, but gets very busy, so come early and plan ahead for parking. This is a great festival to immerse yourself in Day of the Dead celebrations in the Las Vegas Valley.
Dates: November 1–2, 2025
Location: 3130 S. McLeod Drive, Las Vegas
🎟️ Free admission
🚗 Free on-site parking
Photo: Clark County Parks and Recreation
Night Market at Aliante Casino
If your idea of fall fun includes twinkly lights, vintage finds, and something warm in a takeaway cup, this one’s for you.
The Night Market is part harvest fair, part food truck rally, and part craft showcase. You can stroll with a dessert in one hand and a handmade candle in the other while a cover band plays under the stars.
It’s casual, friendly, and a nice break from the usual Halloween buzz. Especially if you’re craving something a little slower-paced.
Date: October 25, 2025
Location: 7300 N Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas
🎟️ Free admission
🚗 Free parking in the movie theatre lot (back of the venue)
These events remind us that October doesn’t have to be all sugar and spectacle. Sometimes it’s about pausing, remembering, and reconnecting. Or just spending a night outside with people who love fall as much as you do.
Coming up: costumes, cocktails, and grown-up fun (without the full-on fright).
Adults-Only Fun
Grown-ups, this one’s for you. Halloween events in Las Vegas aren’t just for little ghouls and goblins, they’re also a great excuse to dress up, head out, and have a little fun on your own terms.
These events keep it playful, not petrifying. Think costumes, cocktails, and dance floors with a little flair — not full-blown frights.
The Official Halloween Bar Crawl
This is classic Halloween fun. Hopping from bar to bar with a crowd of pirates, witches, and skeletons you’ll probably high-five and never see again.
With more than five venues, drink specials, and a national costume contest, it’s a lighthearted way to spend Halloween weekend. You’ll feel part of the action without committing to one scene all night.
Dates: October 31 & November 1, 2025
Location: Check-in at Hennessey’s Tavern, 425 Fremont Street
🎟️ Ticket prices vary; buy in advance
🚗 Public parking nearby; rideshare recommended
Silent Disco at AREA15
No loud speakers. No shouting over the music. Just headphones, good beats, and a glowing bamboo volcano.
That’s the setup at AREA15’s Sanctuary. You pick your channel, slip on the headset, and suddenly you’re dancing under the stars in your own private party — even though you’re surrounded by dozens of other people doing the same thing. It’s weird, wonderful, and surprisingly relaxing.
Dates: Friday & Saturday nights in October 2025
Location: 3215 South Rancho Dr, Las Vegas
🎟️ Free with entry; headphones are first come, first served
🚗 On-site parking; rideshare encouraged
Whether you’re into sparkly masks, clever costumes, or just something different from your usual Friday night, these Vegas Halloween events give you space to play.
Photo: Area15 Las Vegas via Facebook
Helpful Planning Tips (So Your Halloween Is More Fun, Less Frantic)
Planning to get to a few Halloween events in Las Vegas this year? Here are some tips to help keep things easy, especially if you’re juggling kids, costumes, and bedtime snacks in the car.
1. Double-check those dates and times
Not everything happens on Halloween night. In fact, many of the best family events (like HallOVeen) start weeks earlier. Some events run multiple weekends, others pop up for one night only. It’s worth looking ahead so you don’t miss something good just because you blinked.
2. Layer up, even if it feels silly
October evenings in Vegas can go from “why did I wear sleeves?” to “I wish I’d packed a hoodie” in about half an hour. If your costume’s not weather-friendly, bring a tote bag with an extra layer and a bottle of water.
3. Don’t assume — check tickets, parking and accessibility
Some events have free parking. Others strongly suggest rideshare. A few only sell tickets online, while others are cash at the gate. If you’re bringing a stroller or need wheelchair access, it’s worth checking venue details ahead of time so no one’s scrambling at the entrance.
4. Go early if you want calmer crowds
Got little ones who get overwhelmed in big crowds or loud spaces? Try arriving right when the gates open. Weeknights tend to be a little quieter than Fridays and Saturdays, and member hours (like at Springs Preserve) can give you a head start.
5. You don’t have to do it all
It’s tempting to squeeze in three events in one weekend, but sometimes the best memories come from slow, simple nights. One event. One costume. One shared bag of fairy floss. Pick the ones that match your energy, not just your calendar.
These aren’t rules. Just things to keep in mind so Halloween feels fun (instead of just adding to your to-do list). Pick your pace, prep a little, and leave room for surprises. That’s half the magic.
HallOVeen at The Magical Forest: A Local Favorite
For a lot of Las Vegas locals, HallOVeen is an annual ritual. You go for the lights and rides, but you stay for that unmistakable feeling of community and fun.
Imagine: one kid’s balancing a glow wand and a half-eaten caramel apple, the other’s darting toward the Forest Express yelling “I hear the whistle!” You’re not worried about scare zones or spooky surprises, just deciding whether to do the carousel or candy trail next.
It’s playful without being chaotic. Crowded enough to feel festive, but with enough space to let little legs roam. You can go for an hour or linger for three, with something happening around every bend. There are magic shows, train rides, and trick-or-treat stations tucked among glowing decorations.
And it’s more than just a good night out. Every ticket helps fund Opportunity Village, supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the local community. So yes, you’re making memories, but you’re also doing something that matters.
Need-to-know details
2025 Dates: October 3–5, 10–12, 17–31, and Nov 1-2
Location: 6300 W Oakey Blvd, Las Vegas
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, loan wheelchairs available
Hours:
• Sunday–Thursday: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
• Friday–Saturday: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
🎟️ Ticket prices TBA
🚗 Parking: Free on-site
Want to make an even bigger impact? You can also volunteer or ask your company or group to sponsor a tree. Every bit helps, and every visit brings a little more magic to the forest.
Stay in the loop on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok, and let this be the year your kids remember the owl lights, the giant pumpkin tunnel, or the time you all wore matching capes. Some traditions are worth repeating. Learn more or get involved.
