Las Vegas truly comes alive for Halloween, transforming into a playground for ghosts, ghouls, and party-goers. This year, the city is offering an incredible lineup of Halloween parties, immersive experiences, and thrilling events guaranteed to make your spooky season unforgettable. From massive block parties in Downtown to high-stakes costume contests and unique theatrical shows, here’s where to find the most electrifying Halloween nightlife in Las Vegas.
Downtown Las Vegas: The Epicenter of Halloween Mayhem
Downtown Las Vegas is gearing up for an explosive Halloween with multiple major events, offering something for every type of reveler.
Freaks on Fremont Block Party
On Thursday, October 30th, from 8:00 PM to midnight, Corner Bar Management is throwing a massive, free Halloween block party called “Freaks on Fremont.” This open-air celebration in Downtown Las Vegas will be anchored by the famous XUZA Art Car from Burning Man, featuring a lineup of DJs spinning electronic and spooky tunes. The party, open to guests 18 and older, will also showcase Halloween-themed show cars and an Anime Night Market.
Gold Spike’s Fright Spike: A Three-Night Bash
Gold Spike is bringing back its colossal “Fright Spike” celebration, a terrifying three-night Halloween bash in Downtown Las Vegas with over $7,000 in total prizes.
- Thursday, October 30th – “Damned & Derby”: The festivities begin with a Renaissance-themed skate night, featuring costume and limbo contests for over $1,000 in prizes.
- Friday, October 31st – “Last Frights”: This is Downtown’s biggest costume contest, offering $4,000 in cash and prizes for Best Overall and Sexiest Female costumes, with music from DJs Antikz and Dilemma.
- Saturday, November 1st – “Halloween ‘The Sequel’”: The horror continues with another round of costume competition—hosted by MP Art—with over $2,500 in prizes and music by DJs Mike Carbonell and PrestoOne. All three nights start at 10:00 PM, with costumes strongly encouraged and The Capital of Tacos’ food truck on-site.
Fremont Street Experience: Costumes Under the Canopy
On Halloween night, Friday, October 31st, Fremont Street Experience hosts its free “C “stumes Under the Canopy” extravaganza. Guests are encouraged to wear their most imaginative costumes while enjoying a night of complimentary live entertainment. The lineup includes a rock set from Alter Igor, The Outlaw Mariachi, and the theatrical Wicked Dreams show with acrobats and dancers. The highlight is a costume contest on the 3rd Street Stage, offering cash prizes of $5,000, $2,500, and $1,000. For added thrills, the Haunted SlotZilla zipline will be decked out with eerie frights.
Immersive Thrills and Unique Celebrations
Beyond the traditional parties, Las Vegas offers unique Halloween experiences that blend entertainment with a touch of terror.
The Official SAW Escape & Escape Blair Witch Combo Deal
For the ultimate scare, Las Vegas locals can take advantage of a limited-time combo deal for $69.99 to experience two of Lionsgate’s horror attractions: The Official SAW Escape and Escape from Blair Witch. Both immersive escape rooms, located just off the Strip, have been enhanced with new puzzles and additional live actors to deliver even more frights. Advance reservations and a valid Nevada ID are required for this special offer, available now through Halloween. Note: Children under eight will not be admitted, and those under 18 must have an adult sign the waiver and accompany them into the attractions.
The Wizard of Oz at Sphere: Costume Showings
Sphere is inviting all ticketed guests to celebrate Halloween by dressing up in costume for three special showings of “The Wizard of Oz at Sphere on October 30th and 31st. Attendees for the 10:00 PM show on the 30th and both shows on Halloween will be welcomed onto the Yellow Brick Carpet and can enjoy complimentary special treats. This immersive experience encourages fans of all ages to showcase their best costumes (masks are prohibited). Tickets start at $104.
Las Vegas Distillery’s Spooky Specials
The Las Vegas Distillery will feature a week of Halloween fun, transforming its space with spooky decorations and offering “trick or treat” candy to patrons from October 29th through November 2nd. Guests who arrive in costume will receive a complimentary mini Eastgate Sour or Espresso Martini. The bar will offer specialty items, including Pumpkin Macadamia Shooters and Welsh Rarebit Coffins (both $6), a color-changing cocktail ($12), and a Spiced Autumn Cider ($12). On Halloween night, October 31st, the festivities will include live jazz all evening and a costume contest at 9:00 PM with prizes like distillery gift cards and merchandise.
