Pull out the devil’s horns, dust off the witch’s hat and prep your blood-curdling scream for the Halloween festivities in Las Vegas for 2010.
Sin City doesn’t hold back when it comes to throwing a party, and throughout the month of October, you can find dozens of bars and clubs hosting costume parties and holding bashes to celebrate the holiday. Some are hosted by celebrities; others are neighborhood-like gatherings. In most cases, Halloween in Las Vegas is something you have to experience to appreciate.
If you’ll be in Las Vegas for Halloween in 2010 (or for the month of October), here are the many places you can check out to get your spook on.
Through October 31
Fremont Street OktoberFrightFest at Fremont Street Experience, Downtown Las Vegas
Various events throughout the duration of the festival
The second annual Fremont Street OktoberFrightFest combines both Oktoberfest and Halloween with seasonally themed Viva Vision shows, beer gardens, a haunted house, a beer festival, a Halloween parade and three Halloween-themed stage shows.
Fright Dome at the Adventuredome, Circus Circus
Open from 7:00 p.m.-midnight nightly
Spread over five acres, the Fright Dome consists of haunted mazes, costumed characters and scary shows. Recommended for those 12 years and older.
Haunted 13th Floor Tour, Circus Circus
Open daily 2:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
This 13-minute tour takes guest through 13 spooky rooms on the 13th floor of Circus Circus. $13.00 per person.
Chaos at the Cannery, Cannery Casino
6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Thursday and Sunday, 6:30 p.m.-midnight Saturday and Sunday
Two haunted houses, The Asylum and Hotel Fear, have both been named in the top 13 haunts in the United States.
Bonnie Screams, Bonnie Springs Ranch
Several attractions on the 115-acre ranch, including four haunts and a nightly magic show. $20.00 per person. Tickets for Spooky Town are $10.00 for one adult and one child.
‘Til Death Do Us Apart Wedding Package, Mandalay Bay
Starting at $850.00, couples can be married in a themed haunted chapel and get passes to the Circus Circus Frightdome.
October 8-10, 14-17, 21-24, 27-31
Blood Village at Boca Park in Summerlin
Get scared in six haunted attractions, all for a single price ($22.00 for adults).
October 15-17, 22-24, 29-31
Haunted Harvest, Springs Preserve
5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Family-friendly event with a haunted maze, trick-or-treating, games and live entertainment. Additional activities at Springs Cafe by Wolfgang Puck including food and beverage crafts. $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for children; $3.00 extra per person for Springs Cafe activities.
October 21
Halloween Happening, Mountain Crest Park, 4701 North Durango Drive
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Family event with pumpkin carving, arts and crafts, games and early trick-or-treating.
October 22-24, 29-31
Madame Tussauds After Dark, The Venetian
9:00 p.m.-midnight.
Wander among the wax figures, which are interspersed with real people, with only the assistance of a glow stick. The “Scream” attraction is enhanced as well.
October 23
Trunk or Treat, Easter Seals Southern Nevada, 6200 West Oakey Boulevard
5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Enjoy a haunted house, trick-or-treating and a scarecrow decorating contest. Admission is $3.00 per child.
October 26
Vampires or Villains Industry Party, Blush Nightclub, Wynn Las Vegas
9:00 p.m.
$5,000 costume contest.
JROC-O-Ween, Moon Nightclub, Palms Las Vegas
11:00 p.m.
$5,000 costume contest.
October 27
Industry costume party, Surrender Nightclub, Encore Las Vegas
10:00 p.m.
$10,000 costume contest.
Halloween Haunted House, Blush Nightclub, Wynn Las Vegas
9:00 p.m.
Costumes welcome. Ladies on the guest list get free champagne from 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
October 28
Mingle & Mayhem, Blush Nightclub, Wynn Las Vegas
9:00 p.m.
$3,000 costume party. Open bar from 10:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Candy and Corridors, Paradise Recreation Center (4775 McLeod Drive)
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Carnival games, rides and trick-or-treating for the kids.
Tales from the Tryst, Tryst Nightclub, Wynn Las Vegas
10:00 p.m.
$20,000 in cash and prizes.
Great Pumpkin Run, Anderson Dairy, 801 Searles Avenue
Dress in costume for this 5K walk or run, with all donations going toward Easter Seals of Southern Nevada. Register to run here.
October 29-31
Haunted Tours at Titanic Exhibit, Luxor Las Vegas
8:00 p.m.
Tours of the exhibit that explain some of the strange occurrences on the Titanic and mysterious circumstances since the ship’s demise. Tour is free with paid admission.
October 29
Seven Sexy Sins at Tryst, Wynn Las Vegas
$25,000 cash and prizes for best costume, best theme and sexiest costume.
Naughty or Nice, Gold Boutique Nightclub and Lounge
10:00 p.m.
$1,000 to the winner of the Naughty or Nice Halloween costume contest.
Heinekenstein, Blush Nightclub, Wynn Las Vegas
9:00 p.m.
Open Heineken and champagne bar from 11:00 p.m.-midnight.
Sexiest Vampires in the World, The Bank
10:30 p.m.
Devil’s Night 13, Crown Theater and Nightclub
9:00 p.m.
$1,000 costume contest.
October 29-30
Follow the Yellow Brick Road, Revolution Lounge
10:00 p.m.
Wizard of Oz theme. Dress in your best Oz outfit.
Crazy Horse III Costume Contest
On October 29, winner of the “Jersey Shore Costume Contest” wins $5,000 in cash and prizes. On October 30, top three winners of the “Sexiest Costume Contest” get $5,000 in cash and prizes.
Haunted Happenings on the Patio, Serendipity 3
9:00 p.m.
Costume contest with $4,000 in cash prizes.
October 29-31
PBR Costume Contest, PBR Rock Bar & Grill
Best costume contest. Winner on October 29 gets $500 in cash. Winner on October 30 and 31 gets $1,000 in cash.
October 30
Haunted Reef, Shark Reef Aquarium, Mandalay Bay
10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
The aquarium will be decorated for Halloween. Costumed children 12 and under receive complimentary admission. Each adult 17 years of age and older will receive complimentary admission upon donating blood.
Taolloween at TAO, The Venetian
$5,000 costume contest.
Fetish & Fantasy Halloween Ball, held in three venues (The Joint, Muse Ballroom and Artists Hall) in Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Begins at 10:00 p.m. – There are three ticket levels and prices vary depending on when you arrive at the party.
Now in its 15th year, this ball is considered one of the hottest parties in all of Las Vegas.
Monster Bash, Blush Nightclub, Wynn Las Vegas
9:00 p.m.
$10,000 costume contest.
All Hallows’ Eve, Surrender Nightclub, Encore Las Vegas
10:00 p.m.
$15,000 costume contest.
Night of the Killer Costumes, Multiple locations in Palms Las Vegas
$100,000 cash and prizes throughout the resort’s nightclubs and bars.
Plastic Halloween Party, Gold Boutique Nightclub and Lounge
10:30 p.m.
Best Barbie look-a-like gets $5,000 in cash prizes. The creepiest Ken wins $500.
HallowEve Industry Party, Eve Nightclub at Crystals
10:30 p.m.
Dead rock stars and groupies themed party.
Sexy Lingerie Party, The Deuce Lounge
10:00 p.m.
Ladies in lingerie get free champagne from 10:00 p.m.-midnight.
October 31
Mad Hatter’s Revenge at JET, Mirage Las Vegas
$10,000 costume contest.
Sex Kittens $10K Contest, The Bank
10:30 p.m.
$10,000 in cash prizes.
Halloween Society, Nove Italiano, Palms Las Vegas
1:00 p.m.
Top three Moulin Rouge-inspired costumes take home $2,500 in cash and prizes.
Rockin’ Halloween Party, Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall
8:00 p.m.
Cash prizes for best Halloween costumes. No masks or painted faces.
November 1
X-Hibition, XS Nightclub, Encore Las Vegas
Doors open at 10:00 p.m. $20,000 in cash and prizes for best in theme, sexiest and best overall.
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