The Las Vegas area is rolling out the welcome mat for little ghosts and goblins this year, offering a wide array of safe, family-friendly events perfect for celebrating Halloween. From themed brunches to neighborhood trick-or-treating and even spooky aquatic adventures, here is your guide to the best holiday fun happening off the Strip.
Trick-or-Treating and Festive Community Events
The big night brings out the most festive community events, offering safe and fun environments for kids to show off their costumes and fill their bags with treats.
AREA15’s Free Tricks and Treats Event
On Friday, October 31st, AREA15 is inviting families to celebrate Nevada Day and Halloween with a free “Tricks and Treats” event running from noon until 4:00 PM. Guests of all ages are welcome to come in costume and trick-or-treat throughout the AREA District, enjoying Halloween-themed entertainment. Each child (12 and under) who registers will receive a dedicated tote bag, and every adult who RSVPs will be entered into a drawing to win four Access Level 2 Experience Passes. For a small additional fee, attendees can also purchase a package that includes tokens for Asylum Arcade, a ride on the Looper carousel, and entry to Harvest Hollow.
In addition, the whimsical Harvest Hollow is open through November 2nd, offering an outdoor pumpkin patch and autumn wonderland complete with craft stations, pumpkin painting, and charming photo opportunities for all ages.
Monsters on Main Street at The District
On Halloween night, Friday, October 31st, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, The District at Green Valley Ranch hosts Monsters on Main Street. This is a great stop for families, featuring trick-or-treating at participating stores and meet-and-greets with classic roaming spooky characters like Dracula, a mummy, and a werewolf. There will also be a costume contest for the youngest revelers, with prizes for infants and children up to age 10.
Town Scary and Dinosaur Outpost at Town Square
Also on Friday, October 31st, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the annual Town Scary event at Town Square Las Vegas offers a fantastic Halloween celebration. As part of the fun, Dinosaur Outpost will provide families with a chance to win dinosaur-themed prizes, explore a special section of the attraction free of charge, and meet adorable baby dinos, making it a truly unique stop for trick-or-treating and games.
Skellington’s Spooktacular at Tivoli Village
Start the festivities early on Friday, October 24th, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM, at Tivoli Village. The free family event features a viewing of The Nightmare Before Christmas in The Piazza. Attendees can enjoy complimentary cotton candy, face painting, a fun trunk-or-treat, and a special chance to meet and snap photos with Jack and Sally Skellington.
The LINQ Promenade’s Spooky Transformation
The LINQ Promenade is fully immersed in the Halloween spirit throughout the month with extensive, festive decorations, including nine oversized Halloween figurines and eerie suspended displays. Adding to the fun, an interactive zombie poker player roams the area near Las Vegas Boulevard on Friday and Saturday evenings, challenging guests to quick games. The celebrations culminate on Friday, October 31st, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with special character appearances by figures like Jack Skellington and a spider on stilts, along with complimentary candy from I Love Sugar and giveaways from Yard House. Guests are also encouraged to participate in the Royal Crawl Halloween Giveaway on Instagram through October 26th by posting a photo with one of the large figurines for a chance to win passes.
Halloween Adventures and Unique Attractions
Take your costumed crew beyond the neighborhood with themed events at some of Las Vegas’s most unique attractions.
Hallow-Reef at Shark Reef Aquarium
Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay is bringing back Hallow-Reef for three days: October 25th, 26th, and 31st. Children 12 and under can go trick-or-treating right among the decorated marine exhibits and participate in fun, educational Halloween-themed activities. Little monsters (ages 5-12) who wear a costume receive a discounted $5 admission at the box office.
Festive Halloween Brunch Events
Fuel up before a day of trick-or-treating with these special, family-focused brunch parties.
Broken Yolk Café’s Halloween Breakfast Bash
The Broken Yolk Café Southwest location is hosting a festive Breakfast Bash on Friday, October 31st. This is a perfect way to start Nevada Day/Halloween since Clark County schools are closed. Children are encouraged to attend in their costumes and will receive a complimentary kids’ meal with the purchase of any adult entrée, ensuring everyone is energized for the holiday.
Early Birds’ Kids’ Halloween Brunch
Early Birds, a Breakfast Spot, is inviting families to kick off the holiday week with a Kids’ Halloween Brunch on Saturday, October 25th, from 9:00 AM to noon. Young guests can dress up and enjoy festive activities like face painting and pumpkin decorating, all while the entire family digs into a delicious brunch menu.
What costumes will your family wear to these great Las Vegas Halloween events?
