The days leading up to Halloween are filled with free and low-cost activities for children and fun seekers of all ages. Find something safe and fun to do below with these Las Vegas Halloween events. All activities are subject to change. All centers and city of Las Vegas offices are closed Oct. 30, in observance of Nevada Day.
The Corner Open Mic Presents Spooky Szn
Friday, Oct. 2, 7-10 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
West Las Vegas Arts Center Gallery, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
The Corner is a free recurring community open-mic space for artists and spectators across the valley. No pressure, just community. Dust off your broomsticks, grab the mic, and join us for a wickedly creative evening; costumes are encouraged! Come to share your artistry and enjoy an evening built for the storyteller and listener. We welcome all forms of creativity that respect the diverse community. Recommended for ages 13 and older, due to possible adult content.
For more information, call 702-229-4800.
Ward 4 Spooky Halloween & Movie in the Park (all ages)
Saturday, Oct. 3, 5:30 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Knickerbocker Park, 10695 Dorrell Lane
Bring the family in costume to enjoy trunk-or-treating in the parking lot, Halloween music, costume contest, popcorn and “Hotel Transylvania” themed activities for the kids. The PG-rated animated movie “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania” begins at dusk on the grass field. Food trucks will offer refreshments for sale.
Barktoberfest
Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m.-noon
Free and open to the public of all ages.
Veterans Memorial Community Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, 702-229-1100.
Bring the family in costume to celebrate howl-o-ween with a dog costume contest, pooch parade, vendors, photo opportunities and trick-or-treating for pets and children. All pets must be on a leash. Prizes awarded for Best Duo/Group, Most Original, Cutest, Scariest and Funniest costumes.
Halloween Painting (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 10-11:30 a.m.
Cost: 10/person.
Lieburn Active Adult Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., 702.229.1600.
Unleash your creativity and enjoy a relaxing morning of painting, sipping and socializing. Enjoy a fun, instructor-led painting class designed especially for older adults. No painting experience is needed. Come ready to have a good time. City of Las Vegas active adult membership required.
Ghoul Times Luncheon (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $12/person.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, 702-229-1702.
Enjoy taco soup with cornbread skulls, vegetable cauldrons and cakesickles. City of Las Vegas active adult membership required. Call 702-229-1702 to RSVP.
Lieburn Spooktacular Luncheon (ages 50+)
Friday, Oct. 16, 11:30 a.m.
Cost: 10/person.
Lieburn Active Adult Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., 702.229.1600.
Dress in your most festive Halloween attire to enjoy chili, cornbread, salad and Halloween Dirt Cake. A prize will be awarded to the winner with the most festive attire. City of Las Vegas active adult membership required. Advance registration required; call 702-229-1600 for more information and registration.
Ward 2 Trunk or Treat & Halloween Movie in the Park
Friday, Oct. 16, 6 p.m.
Free and open to the public of all ages.
Bruce Trent Park, 8851 Vegas Drive
Bring the family in costume to enjoy trunk-or-treating and a showing of the animated movie “Hotel Transylvania,” along with free popcorn. Food trucks will offer refreshments for sale. Awards for best decorated trunks, including Best In Show, Best In Movie Them and Little Goblin Pick. Movie begins at dusk.
Spook and Splash
Saturday, Oct. 17, 5-8 p.m.
Cost: $4 per person.
Pavilion Center Pool Complex, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, 702-229-1488.
Come enjoy the first annual Halloween event at the Pavilion Pool complex! Carnival games, bounce house, cupcake walk, costume contest and more! If you dare - Haunted House 5-6:30 p.m. (may not be suitable for young children). Watch “Monsters, Inc.” Halloween movie while you play in the pool 6:30-8 p.m.
Ward 3 Family Movie Night (all ages)
Friday, Oct. 23, 6 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Stewart Place Park, 4700 Chantilly Ave.
Bring the family for a free outdoor showing of the Disney Pixar animated film “COCO.” Enjoy free activities and refreshments while supplies last. For more information, call 702-229-5428.
Water EX Goes Halloween
Thursday, Oct. 29, 9-10 a.m.
Cost: $3 per person.
Pavilion Center Pool Complex, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, 702-229-1428.
Enjoy a fun shallow-water exercise class playing your favorite Halloween music. Feel free to wear anything ghoulish and wickedly waterproof.
Senior-Ween Halloween Costume Party (ages 50+)
Thursday, Oct. 29, 11 a.m.
Cost: $12
Doolittle Active Adult Center, 1930 N. J St., 702-229-6125
Put on your favorite costume to enjoy an afternoon of fun, food, games and a costume contest. RSVP and pay by Oct. 22. City of Las Vegas active adult membership required.
Monster Mash (ages 50+)
Thursday, Oct. 29, 3 p.m.
Cost: $12/person.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, 702-229-1702.
Dress in costume to enjoy games, food, music and the fun-filled cake walk for a spooky good time. Enjoy the chili contest and join in the festivities. City of Las Vegas active adult membership required. Call 702-229-1702 to RSVP.
Ward 6 Haunted Harvest (all ages)
Thursday, Oct. 29, 4-7:30 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Centennial Hills Community Center/YMCA, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive and Centennial Hills Library at 6711 N. Buffalo Drive
Harken great heroes! Join a magical quest with dragons, castles, knights and you! Bring the family in costume to enjoy trunk-or-treating, music, lawn games, face painting, a castle maze, scavenger hunt, puppet show and more. This event is sponsored by the city of Las Vegas, Ward 6 Councilwoman Nancy Brune, Arbor View High School, Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, Real Dinosaurs and The YMCA. Bring a bucket or bag to collect candy!
Mirabelli Trunk or Treat & Halloween Carnival
Thursday, Oct. 29, 5-8 p.m.
Free and open to families with children up to age 12.
Mirabelli Park, 6200 Hargrove Ave., 702-229-6359.
Bring the family in costume to enjoy a night of Halloween fun. Children from walking age to 12 years old will enjoy safe trick-or-treating, carnival games, bounce houses, and other spooky surprises. Trunk-or-treat starts at 5:30 p.m. in the Lieburn Active Adult Center parking lot, followed by a showing of the Disney Pixar animated movie “COCO” in the park.
Fourth Annual Fall Festival (all ages)
Thursday, Oct. 29, 5-8 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 702-229-1515.
Bring the family and friends in costume to enjoy a community celebration with trick-or-treating, a pumpkin patch, live entertainment, music, special performances by the center’s classes, costumed fun, festive games and activities, plus plenty of community vendors providing resources and candy. Call 702-229-1515 for more information or if interested in being a vendor.
Halloween Safe Night (all ages)
Saturday, Oct. 31, 5-8:30 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St., 702-229-6374.
Bring the family in costume for trunk-or-treating, games, bungee bounce and climb and free refreshments while supplies last. The city of Las Vegas and Clark County sponsor this annual Halloween Safe Night.
Stupak Trunk or Treat
Saturday, Oct. 31, 5:30–7 p.m.
Free and open to families with children up to age 12.
Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave., 702-229-2488.
Bring the family in costume to enjoy a night of Halloween fun. Children from walking age to 12 years old will enjoy safe trick-or-treating, games, and other surprises. Please park on the street or in the new, pay parking lot on Baltimore.