Celebrate Autumn Vegas style!
Now that Autumn is here, our city is finally starting to cool down. That means that the weather is perfect for enjoying all that our city has to offer! We compiled a list of awesome activities in Vegas this October!
1. Pumpkin Picking At The Gilcrease Orchard
The Gilcrease Orchard feels like it’s hours away from the hustle and bustle of Vegas, but this serene spot is right here in the city! Get into the autumnal mood as you find your perfect pumpkin to carve into a spooky Jack’o’lanter!
Location: 7800 North Tenaya Way, Las Vegas, NV, 89131
2. Las Vegas Pride Pool Party
Las Vegas celebrates Pride all year round, but our biggest LGBTQ+ celebration is this October. Now that the weather has improved, Las Vegas Pride will host an epic PRIDE pool party along with many other amazing events. The pool party takes place on October 16, from 9 am to 5 pm.
Location: 3535 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
3. Halloween Costume Shopping
Halloween without a costume is sacrilegious! Be sure to pick up yours from one of these fantastic shops like American Costumes, Rainbow Feather, and ShowGirl Supplies!
Location: Various
4. A Sin City Halloween Bash
Las Vegas and Halloween are quite a match! We’ve gathered a list of the best parties in Las Vegas. The best part is that since we start the celebrations early, you can go to multiple celebrations!
5. Oktoberfest Beer Walk
It’s no secret that Vegas is hot! But when October comes around, we do get great weather, especially for spending the day outdoors. An excellent option for a day out and about is The Downtown Container Park. This outdoor retail & entertainment park was built from cargo shipping containers, and it’s a unique Vegas experience. Their Oktoberfest Beer Walk is back on October 15! Tickets cost $35 and include bottomless beers, live entertainment by Oompoporama, and more!
Location: 707 Fremont Street, Las Vegas
6. Halloween Tea Party
Though we all love the Halloween spirit, we can’t forget about the kids and their family-friendly fun! Café Lola is hosting a spooky Halloween Tea Party! There will be cookie decorating and a costume contest with the king and queen of Halloween- Jack and Sally from Nightmare Before Christmas! The event takes place on October 21-23 at their three locations.
Location: Cafe Lola Summerlin 4280 South Hualapai Way #109, Las Vegas, NV 89147
7. Cirque Du Soleil
This October, you can enjoy the wonders of the iconic Cirque Du Soleil! You can catch their shows like Michael Jackson: ONE, O Bu Cirque Du Soleil, Mystere, and The Beatles LOVE all month long!
Location: Various Casinos
8. Van Morrison At The Colosseum
The Colosseum at Caesars Palace will host the world’s best musicians, and you can catch some of these stars this month. The legendary Van Morrison returns to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for a limited 2022 run on October 7, 8, and 9.
Location: 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd
9. Hamilton at The Smith Center
The world phenomena Hamilton is gracing Las Vegas from October 18 until November 6! The tickets run from
$59.00 to $349.00. The show takes place at the lovely Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center. There are scheduled showtimes at 2 pm, 7:30 pm, and 8 pm.
Location: 361 Symphony Park Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89106
10. Downtown Brew Festival
On October 22, The Downtown Brew Festival will take place at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater. There will be more than 200 beers for you to sample from over 60 breweries.
Location: 500 S Grand Central Pkwy 6th Floor
11. Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival
The Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival combines two of the best things ever! This amazing event will be held at the legendary Tivoli Village.
Location: 400 S Rampart Blvd Las Vegas, Nevada 89135
12. The WhiskeyX
Don’t miss the whisky event of the year at the Boulevard Pool. The jaw-dropping views are the perfect backdrop to a night of whiskey tasting, great food, and music! You’ll find a curated mix of over 60 premium whiskies and cocktails, along with delicious treats from The Cosmopolitan’s world-class restaurant collection. This epic event takes place on October 23 at the Cosmopolitan’s rooftop pool deck, you can sample a rich array of whiskeys as you listen to music by Fitz and the Tantrums!
Location: 3708 Las Vegas Blvd S
13. Fremont Street Halloween Bar Crawl
What better way of seeing October off than with a Halloween weekend extravaganza? This bar crawl will take you to the best bars in Downtown Vegas. This self-guided bar crawl so you and your friends can enjoy the bars, food, and everything at your own pace! Halloween costumes are encouraged, so don’t be afraid to stand out!
Location: 425 Fremont Street
14. Vegas’s Most Haunted Spots!
Vegas is a city with a tumultuous and fascinating history! As such, it has so many interesting landmarks, some of which are said to be haunted! We gathered up the spookiest and most “haunted” spots in Vegas for you to visit this Halloween season!
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