If you’re looking for fun yet spooky Halloween things to do, then Vegas will reward your greatly. From escaping haunted corn mazes to exploring the spookiest spots in the city, Sin City is a fantastic place to celebrate the much awaited holiday that gives us enough heebie-jeebies to last a lifetime. If you listen closely enough, you may even hear the cries of the unlucky souls who’ve just lost another game of poker at the local casino.
1. Catch Sphere of Fear
Now in its second year, Sphere of Fear returns as the venue’s month-long tribute to all things spooky. Starting October 3, residents – and viewers worldwide through Sphere’s social channels – can catch the hauntingly spectacular visuals. The show lights up Sphere every hour from 5 PM to 3 AM. Each week will debut a new theme, featuring original, custom-crafted content produced by the venue’s in-house creative team.
2. Go pumpkin picking
Nothing screams Halloween quite like a pumpkin. They provide the perfect canvas to bring a spooky jack-o’-lantern to life, and going out to pick them is all part of the fun. Gilcrease Orchard is home to hundreds of pumpkins that are ready and waiting to be taken home, and the farm is only an hour’s car ride from downtown Las Vegas. Bring all the family along for a bit of pumpkin picking mania or enjoy a romantic date for two as you scour through the fields to find the perfect pumpkin. Visit their veggies garden and pick your favorites, or grab a delicious apple cider donut, while you’re there!
3. Step into a spooky Universal experience
At AREA15, find Universal Destinations & Experiences’ first-ever, year-round horror experience. As you enter the abandoned production warehouse, you encounter monstrous creatures at every corner. It’s not for those faint of heart! The space features multiple haunted houses that bring to life your worst nightmares: Universal Monsters, Blumhouse’s The Exorcist: Believer; Texas Chainsaw Massacre; and Scarecrow: The Reaping.
4. Titanic, with a touch of Halloween
TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition at Luxor Las Vegas immerses you in the grandeur and tragedy of the legendary ship through over 350 authentic artifacts and full-scale recreations. You can visit the iconic rooms, the Grand Staircase and the famous Promenade Deck. This season, the special guided tour Omens, Premonitions, and Superstitions explores eerie coincidences and unsettling legends surrounding Titanic’s history. It’s an unforgettable experience for history lovers and thrill seekers alike. Grab your tickets below!
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5. Check out this scarily tasty Taco Festival
Get ready for the most flavorful festival of the month! Viva Taco Fest is making its grand return with – you guessed it – mouthwatering tacos, live music, tequila tastings, Día de Los Muertos altars, carnival rides, and endless fun. This year, it’s happening at the new soccer fields at Craig Ranch Park, offering space for more than 50,000 taco enthusiasts. Mark your calendar for October 31 through November 2!
6. Pay Zak Bagans’ Haunted Museum a visit
Zak Bagans’ The Haunted Museum takes creepy to a whole new level. Expect to find furniture taken from haunted houses and the belongings of convicted serial killers as you pass through dark corridors and secret passageways. For $54 a ticket, you can get up close and personal with the original staircase from the Indiana “Demon House” which was infamous for its strong paranormal activity and ghostly happenings before it was demolished. Don’t forget to check out the Dybbuk Box, also known as the world’s most haunted object. This place was voted America’s nr. 1 haunted destination 4 years in a row – definitely deserves a spot on your Halloween things to do list.
7. Enjoy a haunting evening of iconic Halloween songs under candlelight
Switch things up a bit this spooky season and spend a hauntingly boo-tiful evening enjoying all your favorite Halloween classics with Candlelight. Local, classically trained musicians will give you their take on spooky season favorites, including the themes from Psycho and Halloween, and eerie compositions such as Gounod’s “Funeral March of a Marionette”. Listen to these chilling melodies and more at The Industrial, as you’re bathed in the glow of candlelight. Get your tickets here – they’re selling fast!
8. Have the fright of your life in a haunted corn maze
This one really isn’t for the faint-hearted. Located a 45-minute drive from the Strip, Moapa Valley Corn Maze offers one of the most terrifying activities to do in the area. As you venture through the labyrinth of fear at nightfall, the tall stalks of corn will rustle and the faint screams and cries of visitors that have come before you can be heard in the distance. Ghouls, goblins, clowns, zombies and more all lurk in the shadows, ready and waiting to jump out and give you the fright of your life. Some have a great adventure, some don’t make it through the first 5 minutes. Which one are you? Tickets are $16 for the maze only.
9. Have your mind blown at a magic show
What better way to ring in the spooky season than with an utterly bewitching magic show. From Mat Franco to David Copperfield, Vegas hosts some of the most illustrious magicians of our time, and there’s really no better city to catch them in than this one. The masters of magic defy the laws of logic and science and have us question reality all for our viewing pleasure. Prepare to be swooned by mystical spells, mind-blowing illusions, daring stunts and staggering visual effects that will have you wondering – did that just really happen?
Grab your tickets to some of the best magic shows in town here.
10. Drop in for a spell on a Halloween bar crawl
Swap out the candy for a selection of devilish drinks at a Halloween bar crawl this Halloween season. You’ll be provided with a wrist band that will get you delicious drink specials all night, and grant you free entry to a selection of cool bars and clubs. You can choose between their events on October 25, 26 and 31 or attend all three! Just make sure to pick up your wristband and meet your fellow bar hoppers during the registration time at Pinches Tacos before the fun begins.
Get your tickets to Trick or Drink Las Vegas Halloween Bar Crawl here.
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11. Visit the most haunted spots in Sin City
Halloween in Las Vegas can be spent like any other time of year – placing your bets at the casinos, visiting iconic landmarks and partying until the early hours of the morning. But when All Hallows’ Eve approaches, there’s a strange, eerie feeling in the air, and many people like to explore the city’s most haunted spots.. From La Palazza Mansion to Hotel Apache, Vegas is full of haunted hot spots that people tend to frequent at Halloween time for a good fright. In fact, many TV shows that track paranormal goings-on have filmed in these locations while on the search for demons and spirits. Happy Haunting!
12. Check out America’s most haunted motel
Love clowns? Hate clowns? Either way, this is an interesting spot to visit. It features over 5,000 clowns, representing the largest private collection of clown figurines and memorabilia in the world. Rumors say, one of the clowns moves at night. Rooms are themed, so feel free to choose your favorite character…or the one that scares you the most. Go for Chucky, The Exorcist, Friday the 13th, Fear Unlimited, or other options. Prices start at just $80 per night, so it’s accessible for anyone who wants to spend the night. Visitors report creepy experiences especially in rooms 08, 111, 210, and 214. Hang around, and find out…
13. Check out Sphere’s Halloween costume contest at Sphere
The Wizard of Oz at Sphere offers three special showings where guests are encouraged to dress in costume and experience the Land of Oz in a whole new way. Fans of all ages can stroll the Yellow Brick Carpet and enjoy festive treats (no tricks). Tickets are available for this unique Halloween celebration while they last – check Sphere’s official website!