October Events Guide

Things to Do All Month Long

Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes

Throughout October

Gilcrease Orchard, Halloween Town (opens October 8), Vegas Pumpkin Patch in Henderson, the free VIVA Pumpkin Patch at Craig Ranch, The Las Vegas Farm and the Moapa Valley Corn Maze are all open this month. Get dates, hours and prices in our Pumpkin Patch Guide.

HallOVeen at the Magical Forest

October 2–4 and 9–31 | Sunday–Thursday 5:30–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 5:30–9:30 p.m.
Opportunity Village, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd.

Rides, a decorated cemetery forest, mini golf, a Slightly Spooky Funhouse and trick-or-treat stations. Tickets are date-specific this year; kids 3 and under are free.

Parade of Mischief

Fridays and Saturdays, October 2–24, at 6 p.m.
Park Centre Drive, Downtown Summerlin

A free Halloween parade with 60+ youth performers and Wicked, Harry Potter and Hocus Pocus-inspired floats.

⭐ Kingdom of Zombies at Las Vegas Sportspark

Fridays–Sundays in October, starting October 2, plus Thursday, October 29
Las Vegas Sportspark, 1400 N. Rampart Blvd.

Kingdom of Zombies is a new family-friendly Halloween attraction for 2026, with outdoor zombie mazes, Zombieball (a Gelblaster game) and a Museum of Monsters. The Haunt Pass ($45) includes every attraction, and opening weekend (October 2–4) is 50% off.

🎟️ Vegas Family Guide readers save with code VFGHAUNT (valid October 10–November 1).
Get Kingdom of Zombies tickets

Butterfly Habitat at Springs Preserve

Opens Saturday, October 3 | Thursday–Monday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

Walk among free-flying butterflies and learn about pollinators. Included with admission. Springs Preserve also offers free-with-admission kids’ programs every Saturday and Sunday in October: Spiders, Scary? at 11 a.m., Desert Dwellings at 1 p.m. and a Climatology badge class at 2 p.m. The Dino Safari walk-through exhibit closes Monday, October 5.

Circus Fun Park

Daily, October 3–November 1
Cheyenne Sports Complex, 3500 E. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas

Free entry to inflatables and rides (pay per ride) alongside the Vegas Variety Circus Festival.

Movies on the Square at Town Square

Fridays at sundown: October 2 (Minions & Monsters) and October 9 (Toy Story 5)
Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. S.

Free family movies under the stars for the last two weeks of the series. Bring blankets; no outside food or drinks. Show a Town Square receipt of $20 or more for a free giveaway, while supplies last (one per receipt, per person).

Miss Fairy G at Town Square

Wednesdays, October 7, 14, 21 and 28 | 11 a.m.
The Park at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. S.

A free, interactive show for young children with magic, laughter, audience participation and positive messages about kindness, confidence and caring for others.

Movies on The Green at The District

Saturdays, October 3–24 | 5:30–8 p.m.
The Green at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Dr., Henderson

Free Halloween movie nights: Hocus Pocus with a Sanderson Sisters appearance (Oct. 3), Halloweentown (Oct. 10), Scooby-Doo with character appearances (Oct. 17) and Practical Magic (Oct. 24). Bring blankets or chairs.

Fitness on The Green at The District

Sundays through October 25 | 10–11 a.m.
The Green at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Dr., Henderson

Free one-hour outdoor fitness classes for all levels, first come, first served: Aerie (Oct. 4), LV Pilates (Oct. 11), [solidcore] (Oct. 18) and FIT4MOM (Oct. 25).

Readers in Training Playgroups at Spread the Word Nevada

Las Vegas playgroups on Saturday, October 3 and Wednesday, October 14 at 10:30 a.m.
Spread the Word Nevada, 5373 Arville St.

Free reading playgroups for families with children from birth to age 5. Families who enroll in Readers in Training also receive monthly books, reading tips and activities. Space is limited, so RSVP online or call 702-564-7809.

Free Kids Crafts at Lakeshore Learning

Select Saturdays | 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Lakeshore Learning, 1243 W. Warm Springs Rd., Henderson

Drop in for a free, hands-on craft for kids, while supplies last. No registration needed.

Guided Programs at Red Rock Canyon

Throughout October
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Red Rock’s interpretive guides lead free hikes, nature crafts and evening programs all month. Family favorites include Tarantula Treks during tarantula mating season (Wednesdays, Oct. 14, 21 and 28, 5–6:30 p.m.), Red Rock Junior Rangers, Sprout Scouts, nature journaling and a full moon hike on Oct. 25. Free; registration required at redrockcanyonlvprograms.timetap.com or (702) 515-5367. Scenic Drive timed-entry reservations return in October for drives between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.; book them at recreation.gov.

Weekend Programs at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum

Saturdays and Sundays in October
Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. N.

The museum has a spooky-season program almost every weekend, plus shark feedings on select days:

• Sat., Oct. 3, 11 a.m.: Owl Pellet Autopsy
• Sun., Oct. 4, 10:30 a.m.: Early Explorers: Mummy Storytime
• Sat., Oct. 10, 11 a.m.: The Bone War: Dig Like an Early Paleontologist (repeats on other dates)
• Sun., Oct. 11: Early Explorers: Pumpkin Jack Storytime and Critter Connection
• Sat., Oct. 17: Making Monsters with Julia Hapney
• Sun., Oct. 18: Early Explorers: Are Vampires Real?
• Sat., Oct. 24: Archeology: Out of Context
• Sun., Oct. 25: Early Explorers: Measuring Monsters and Living Histories with Ellis: Mummification
• Sat., Oct. 31: Skeleton Scavenger Hunt

Family Farm Days at Horses4Heroes

Fridays and Saturdays | 9 a.m.–noon
Horses4Heroes The Ranch, 4975 N. Miller Ln. (entrance off La Madre, one block west of Buffalo)

Kids ages 2–13 get a horse ride with admission, plus barnyard animals, mini horses, a fenced playground and a covered picnic area. Saturdays add a free color-your-own holiday craft. Kids’ tickets are $10–$20 ($10 on Fridays); parents, seniors and veterans are free. Proceeds benefit Horses 4 Heroes. 702-645-8446.

Toddler Tales at DISCOVERY Children’s Museum

Fridays | 10:45–11:30 a.m.
DISCOVERY Children’s Museum, 360 Promenade Pl.

Stories and activities for toddlers and their grown-ups.

Fitness on the Lawn

Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20 and 27 | 7–8 p.m.
The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin

Free outdoor fitness classes.

TeenTober at the Library

All October
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District branches

This year’s TeenTober theme is “Every Story Has Fire,” with dragons, magic, legendary quests and spooky crafts for tweens and teens. Programs are free and mostly for ages 12–17 (grades 6–12); seating and supplies are first-come, first-served. Highlights:

• Tue., Oct. 6: Spooky Anime Club (Centennial Hills, 3–4:30 p.m.); Make Your Own Apothecary Bottle (Spring Valley, 3–5 p.m.); Teen Art Studio: Cheesecloth Ghosts (Clark County Library, 4–6 p.m.)
• Wed., Oct. 7: TeenTober Art Contest: Dragon Eggs (Centennial Hills, 3–4 p.m.)
• Thu., Oct. 8: Tweens Takeover the Teen Zone: DIY Tumbler Cup, ages 8–12 (Spring Valley, 5–6 p.m.)
• Fri., Oct. 9: Freeplay Friday: Ghost Portraits (Clark County Library, 3–5 p.m.)
• Tue., Oct. 13: TeenTober Tuesday with Dexter the Therapy Dog (Centennial Hills, 3–4 p.m.); Magic Potion Bottles (Whitney, 2:45–3:15 p.m.); DIY Tarot Card Design (Clark County Library, 4–6 p.m.)
• Thu., Oct. 15: Horror Fantasy Foil Art (East Las Vegas, 4–5 p.m.); Dragon Eye Craft (Summerlin, 4:30–5:30 p.m.)
• Sat., Oct. 17: Chains and Charms Jewelry Workshop (Centennial Hills, 3–4 p.m.); Dragon Bells Make & Take (Rainbow, 4–5 p.m.)
• Tue., Oct. 20: Tales and Treasures Bingo (Centennial Hills, 3–4 p.m.); DIY Tumbler Cup (Spring Valley, 3–5 p.m.)
• Thu., Oct. 22: Milk Carton Haunted House (East Las Vegas, 4–5 p.m.)
• Fri., Oct. 23: TeenTober Lock-in (Moapa Valley Library, 5:45–8 p.m.)
• Tue., Oct. 27: Race Against the Wizard Escape Room (Centennial Hills, 3–4 p.m.); Spooky Sea Glass Art (Spring Valley, 3–5 p.m.)
• Wed., Oct. 28: TeenTober Readers Theater (Sunrise, 3:30–5 p.m.)
• Thu., Oct. 29: TeenTober Paint and Spook (Spring Valley, 3–5 p.m.); Creepy Cupcakes (East Las Vegas, 4–5 p.m.)

See every teen program by branch.

Las Vegas Events: October 1–4

San Gennaro Feast

Through Sunday, October 4 | Thursday 4–11 p.m., Friday 4 p.m.–midnight, Saturday 1 p.m.–midnight, Sunday 1–10 p.m.
Rio Convention Center parking lot, 3700 W. Flamingo Rd.

The 46th annual Italian festival with food, carnival rides, games and live entertainment. Kids 54 inches and under get in free; rides and food are extra.

Henderson Hot Rod Days

Friday, October 2–Saturday, October 3
Water Street District, Henderson

More than 700 hot rods, muscle cars, trucks and motorcycles, plus live music, vendors and food trucks. Free.

⭐ Kingdom of Zombies Opening Weekend

Friday, October 2–Sunday, October 4
Las Vegas Sportspark, 1400 N. Rampart Blvd.

This new family-friendly zombie attraction opens with 50% off Haunt Passes all weekend. Vegas Family Guide readers can also save later in the month with code VFGHAUNT (valid October 10–November 1). See details.

First Friday

Friday, October 2 | 5–11 p.m.
Las Vegas Arts District

The monthly downtown festival of local art, music and food. Free.

The Corner Open Mic: Spooky SZN

Friday, October 2 | 7–10 p.m.
West Las Vegas Arts Center Gallery, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd.

A free community open mic with a Halloween twist. Costumes are encouraged, and artists and spectators are both welcome. Recommended for ages 13 and up due to possible adult content.

Latino Heritage Celebration

Friday, October 2
Cambridge Recreation Center, 3930 Cambridge St.

Live music and performances, community vendors, workshops, children’s activities and free food.

The $10 Experience: Halloween Edition

Friday, October 2
Pearson Community Center, 1625 W. Carey Ave., North Las Vegas

Free entry with food trucks, carnival games and prizes.

Glowtoberfest: Gears & Ghouls

Friday, October 2 | 5:30–8 p.m.
Craig Ranch Regional Park, 628 W. Craig Rd., North Las Vegas

A free, glowing Halloween bike and outdoor night for all ages.

NASCAR Weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Friday, October 2–Sunday, October 4 | South Point 400 on Sunday, October 4
Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. N.

The NASCAR Cup Series playoff race weekend.

Rainbow Company Youth Theatre: Disney’s High School Musical

Friday, October 2–Saturday, October 3
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St.

Local youth theater brings the Disney favorite to the stage.

Art in the Park

Saturday, October 3, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday, October 4, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Wilbur, Bicentennial and Escalante parks, Boulder City

Boulder City’s 62nd annual art festival with hundreds of artists, crafters and food vendors. Free admission; proceeds benefit Boulder City Hospital. There is no shuttle this year, so plan to park downtown.

Vegas PBS Be My Neighbor Day

Saturday, October 3 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin

A free celebration of kindness and community with hands-on activities and appearances by Daniel Tiger.

Summerlin Library Outdoor Fall Festival

Saturday, October 3 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Summerlin Library

Live entertainment, pumpkin decorating, food trucks and themed crafts. Free.

Free Home Depot Kids Workshop: Witch Candy Box

Saturday, October 3 | 9 a.m.–noon
Participating Home Depot stores across the valley

Kids build a Halloween witch candy box and take home an apron, certificate and achievement pin. The workshop is free and designed for ages 5–12. Registration is required, and kits are available while supplies last.

The Mine Experience Free Admission Day

Saturday, October 3 | Starts at 9 a.m.
McCaw School of Mines, 57 Lynn Lane, Henderson (behind Henderson City Hall)

Explore Nevada’s only simulated underground gold mine, with hands-on exhibits and volunteers who explain the science behind mining. Admission is free, and gem and gold panning is an extra $5.

Readers in Training Playgroup at Spread the Word Nevada

Saturday, October 3 | 10:30 a.m.
Spread the Word Nevada, 5373 Arville St.

A free early-literacy playgroup for families with children from birth to age 5. Space is limited, so RSVP online.

Community Science Day

Saturday, October 3 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas, 309 S. Valley View Blvd.

Free for all ages: UNLV biology grad students host interactive science activities, research posters and lightning talks. Light refreshments included.

STEM Saturday: Fire & Rescue

Saturday, October 3 | 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Atomic Museum, 755 E. Flamingo Rd.

Hands-on STEM activities focused on fire and rescue.

Oktoberfest at Lee Canyon

Saturday, October 3 | Gates 9 a.m.; live music 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Lee Canyon, Mt. Charleston

A free, all-ages mountain Oktoberfest with live music, food trucks, a costume contest, axe throwing and scenic chairlift rides. Parking is $20 per vehicle; the beer garden is 21+. It’s up to 30 degrees cooler than the valley, so bring layers.

Sprout Scouts at Red Rock Canyon

Saturday, October 3 | 10–11:30 a.m.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Kids ages 8–11 become nature detectives, learning how desert plants survive through games, movement and storytelling. Family members are welcome. Free; registration required at redrockcanyonlvprograms.timetap.com or (702) 515-5367.

Spartan Race Weekend

Saturday, October 3–Sunday, October 4
Nevada State University, Henderson

Obstacle-course races, including a kids’ race.

Candy Scat at Ice Age Fossils State Park

Saturday, October 3
Ice Age Fossils State Park, 8660 N. Decatur Blvd., North Las Vegas

Learn to identify animals by their scat, then recreate it with sweet treats.

Pumpkins and Palaka Mākeke

Saturday, October 3
Aliante Casino, North Las Vegas

A free island-inspired Halloween night market with food trucks, local artisans, crafts and music.

Tortoise Time at Ice Age Fossils State Park

Sunday, October 4
Ice Age Fossils State Park, North Las Vegas

Meet the Mojave Desert tortoise and make a tortoise craft to take home.

Red Rock Junior Rangers

Sunday, October 4 | 10:30 a.m.–noon
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

A guided youth and family program where kids explore Red Rock Canyon and work toward becoming Junior Rangers. Free; registration required at redrockcanyonlvprograms.timetap.com or (702) 515-5367.

Early Explorers: Mummy Storytime

Sunday, October 4 | 10:30 a.m.
Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. N.

A mummy-themed storytime for little explorers at the museum, home to the Treasures of Egypt gallery.

First Sunday on Jackson: Trunk or Treat + Classic Car Show

Sunday, October 4 | Noon–6 p.m.; trunk-or-treat 3–5 p.m.
601 Jackson Ave. & F St., Historic Westside

Free family fun with classic and custom cars, motorcycles, decorated trunks with candy, food vendors and music. Costumes welcome.

Island Nights Community Fall Fest

Sunday, October 4 | 5–8 p.m.
Silverado Ranch Community Center, 9855 S. Gilespie St.

A free Pacific Islander fall festival from Mana O Ka Lahui with a trunk-or-treat, Siva Afi fire dancing, Polynesian performances, keiki crafts, a photo booth, vendors and food trucks.

Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Sunday, October 4 | 1:25 p.m.
Allegiant Stadium

Las Vegas Events: October 5–11

National Night Out

Tuesday, October 6 | Evening
Town Square Las Vegas, Hollywood Recreation Center, Water Street Plaza and neighborhoods valley-wide

Free community safety nights with first responders, games, food trucks and resources. Henderson’s Water Street Plaza celebration runs 5–8 p.m.

Magical Potion Party (New!)

Tuesday, October 6 | 4–7 p.m.
Henderson Multigenerational Center

Kids decorate their own “potion” jars. Register at HendersonHappenings.com.

Spooky Jazzy Halloween

Tuesday, October 6
Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave.

A free Halloween-themed jazz program at the library.

Halloween Town Pumpkin Patch Opens

Thursday, October 8 | 4 p.m.
Boca Park, Southwest, Northwest and St. Rose locations

Carnival rides, games, a hay maze and pumpkins. Free admission; rides extra.

Las Vegas BikeFest

Thursday, October 8–Sunday, October 11
Craig Ranch Regional Park, North Las Vegas, and the Golden Nugget, Downtown

The 25th annual motorcycle rally with bike showcases, stunt shows, classic cars and vendors. Daytime admission is free.

VIVA Pumpkin Patch Opens

Friday, October 9 | Runs through October 30
Craig Ranch Regional Park, 628 W. Craig Rd., North Las Vegas

A free pumpkin patch for younger kids with a hay maze, bounce houses and carnival rides.

Summerlin Festival of Arts

Friday, October 9–Sunday, October 11 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin

The 30th anniversary festival with 100+ juried artists, live painting on Friday and a classic car showcase on Saturday. Free.

Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival

Friday, October 9–Sunday, October 11
Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Rd.

Full-contact jousting, a live bird show, magicians, Celtic bands, blacksmithing and archery demos, and 100+ artisans. Discounts for seniors and kids; under 5 free. Tickets at lvrenfair.com.

Lebanese American Festival

Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10, 4–11 p.m. | Sunday, October 11, 1–9 p.m.
St. Sharbel Maronite Church, 10325 Rancho Destino Rd.

Homemade Lebanese food, live music, dancing and games for the whole family.

Pinoy Festival Las Vegas

Friday, October 9, 4–11 p.m. | Saturday, October 10, 11 a.m.–11 p.m. | Sunday, October 11, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Gold Coast Hotel & Casino, 4000 W. Flamingo Rd.

A celebration of Filipino culture with food, concerts, performances and 50+ Filipino-owned vendors. Tickets from $15; kids 10 and under free with a paid adult.

Snow Mountain Pow Wow

Friday, October 9–Sunday, October 11
Las Vegas Paiute Tribe Snow Mountain Pow Wow grounds, off U.S. 95

The 34th annual pow wow celebrating Native culture with singing, dancing and tradition.

¡Viva el Mariachi!

Friday, October 9
Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Rd.

A free Hispanic Heritage Month concert by student mariachi musicians.

Focus Fridays: Dude & Divorce Ranches

Friday, October 9 | 1–2 p.m.
Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas, 309 S. Valley View Blvd. (Springs Preserve)

A gallery tour on the rise of Las Vegas dude and divorce ranches in the 1940s and 1950s. Best for older kids and history fans.

Entre la Vida y la Muerte

Friday, October 9 | 6–7:30 p.m.
West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd.

A free Hispanic Heritage Month celebration honoring loved ones in the Día de los Muertos tradition: bring a photo, share a story and celebrate with music. Info: 702-229-4800.

Meadows Kids Academy Fall Festival

Friday, October 9 | 6–8 p.m.
Meadows Kids Academy, 7801 W. Alexander Rd.

Free admission to this school fundraiser with a trunk-or-treat, carnival games, shaved ice, train rides, a bubble machine, cake walk, photo booth and food trucks. Raffle and game tickets are sold separately. Info: 702-403-2711.

Rave: Blacklight Boo Bash (New!)

Friday, October 9 | 5–8 p.m.
Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, Henderson

A family glow dance party with a DJ and face painting. Register at HendersonHappenings.com.

Barktoberfest

Saturday, October 10 | 9 a.m.–noon
Veterans Memorial Community Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Dr.

Bring the family and the dog in costume for a pooch parade, dog costume contest, vendors, photo ops and trick-or-treating for pets and kids. Prizes for Best Duo/Group, Most Original, Cutest, Scariest and Funniest. Pets must be leashed.

Aki Matsuri Japanese Festival

Saturday, October 10 | 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Water Street Plaza, Henderson

Taiko drumming, traditional dance, Japanese food and goods, kids’ activities and sake tasting. Free.

🎟️ Tacos & Tequila Festival (21+)

Saturday, October 10 | General admission gates open at 2 p.m.
Las Vegas Ballpark, 1650 S. Pavilion Center Dr.

A parents’ day out with tacos, tequila and a 2000s hip-hop lineup featuring T.I., Fat Joe, Pretty Ricky, Trina, Chingy, Ying Yang Twins and more, plus lucha libre wrestling and a Chihuahua beauty pageant. General admission from about $79. Adults 21+ only with valid ID.

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Life in Death: Día de los Muertos Festival

Saturday, October 10–Sunday, October 11
Winchester Dondero Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Dr.

An art exhibit, performances, crafts and food vendors celebrating Día de los Muertos.

Boulder City Halloween Express

Saturdays and Sundays, October 10–11, 17–18 and 24–25 | 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Nevada State Railroad Museum, 1000 Boulder City Pkwy., Boulder City

A not-scary costumed train ride with activities, then a Monster Mash dance party and kids’ costume contest. Trains sell out.

Zombie Run 5K & 1-Mile Walk

Saturday, October 10 | 5:30–7 p.m.
Wildhorse Golf Course, Henderson

A costumed family run through a zombie-infested course. Register at HendersonHappenings.com.

Movies on the Green: Halloweentown

Saturday, October 10 | 5–9:30 p.m.
The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Dr., Henderson

Free outdoor movie with live music at 5 p.m. Bring blankets or chairs.

A Very Spooky Craft Night

Saturday, October 10 | 6–8 p.m.
Island Fin Poké, 8780 W. Charleston Blvd.

House of Misfits and Mochi.Made host a Disney-inspired craft night where you make your own felt Halloween keychain. Kits are provided; food is available for purchase.

Market in the Alley

Saturday, October 10
The District at Green Valley Ranch, Henderson

Handmade goods, vintage sellers, food vendors, live music and kids’ activities.

RTC Bike Share 10th Birthday Glow Ride

Saturday, October 10
Llama Lot, Downtown Las Vegas

A free glow-decorating station, vendor village and guided group bike ride.

20th Annual LVBNM Safe Night

Saturday, October 10 | 4 p.m.
UNR Extension, North Las Vegas

A free community Halloween safe night.

⭐ Kingdom of Zombies Discount Starts

Saturday, October 10
Las Vegas Sportspark, 1400 N. Rampart Blvd.

Code VFGHAUNT is valid starting today through November 1 for this new zombie-themed Halloween attraction. See details.

Henderson Farmers Market at Cornerstone Park

Saturday, October 10 | 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Cornerstone Park, 1600 Wigwam Pkwy., Henderson

Local produce, baked goods, handmade items and food vendors at one of Henderson’s weekly Saturday markets.

Megafauna Walk & Talk

Saturday, October 10
Ice Age Fossils State Park, North Las Vegas

Stroll the Megafauna Trail with a ranger.

Nightmare in Vegas 2

Saturday, October 10, 4–11 p.m. and Sunday, October 11, noon–5 p.m.
Silverton Casino, 3333 Blue Diamond Rd.

An outdoor horror convention and classic car show. Best for teens and horror fans.

Best Dam Country Jam

Sunday, October 11 | Noon–8 p.m.; live music 4–8 p.m.
Boulder City

A family-friendly country music festival with carnival activities, food vendors and a local business marketplace, presented by the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. Tickets and lineup on the event website.

DISCOVERY Girls in STEM

Sunday, October 11 | 9 a.m.–noon (doors open 8:30 a.m.)
DISCOVERY Children’s Museum, 360 Promenade Pl.

The museum’s 5th annual Girls in STEM event for elementary and middle school students and their families, with a Women in STEM panel and Q&A plus hands-on stations for coding, robotics, engineering, 3D printing, drones and chemistry. Free, but registration is required. Bonus: registered families who arrive by 9 a.m. get free museum admission for the rest of the day.

Pop-Up Science: Insects vs. Arachnids

Sunday, October 11
Ice Age Fossils State Park, North Las Vegas

A ranger explains how to tell insects and spiders apart.

Las Vegas Events: October 12–18

Great Rainbow Library Pumpkin Patch

Wednesday, October 14 | 4–6 p.m.
Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Dr.

Pick and decorate your own pumpkin (while supplies last), take a spooky StoryWalk, explore a haunted bus, dance to festive music and snap photos at themed stations. Free; costumes encouraged.

Fiesta Folklórico

Wednesday, October 14
West Las Vegas Library

A free performance of traditional dances from Jalisco, Sinaloa and Nayarit.

Readers in Training Playgroup at Spread the Word Nevada

Wednesday, October 14 | 10:30 a.m.
Spread the Word Nevada, 5373 Arville St.

A free early-literacy playgroup for families with children from birth to age 5. Space is limited, so RSVP online.

Common Threads: Through Rothstein’s Lens

Thursday, October 15 | 4–5 p.m.
Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas, 309 S. Valley View Blvd. (Springs Preserve)

Ann Rothstein-Segan and historian Brodie Hefner discuss photographer Arthur Rothstein’s 1940 photos of Nevada’s landscapes and western heritage.

Trick or Treat on Gingerbread Street

Thursday, October 15 | 6–8 p.m.
Hollywood Recreation Center, 1650 S. Hollywood Blvd.

An all-ages party decorating spooky gingerbread houses, with snacks and Halloween entertainment. $10 per gingerbread house. Register each participant at the front desk; space is limited. Kids under 8 need a parent, who attends free. 702-455-0566.

Birding After Hours

Friday, October 16
Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve, 350 E. Galleria Dr., Henderson

Explore the preserve at twilight on this family-friendly evening birding program for kids and adults. Registration required through Henderson Happenings.

Hall-O-Breeze

Friday, October 16 | 6–8 p.m.
Desert Breeze Community Center, 8275 Spring Mountain Rd.

Trick-or-treat trail, trunk-or-treat and inflatables. $2; registration required.

Trick or Treat Fest LV

Friday, October 16–Saturday, October 17 | 6–10 p.m.
Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Hwy., Henderson

Trick-or-treat through historic homes with entertainment and costume contests. $15.

⭐ Trick-or-Treat Toy & Candy Maze at Go Kids Dental & Orthodontics

Saturday, October 17 | 1–3 p.m.
9650 W. Skye Canyon Park Dr., Suite 160

A free office-wide maze of themed toy and candy stations, costumed staff and free balloon animals. See full details.

Las Vegas Book Festival

Saturday, October 17 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St.

Nevada’s largest literary event turns 25 with author talks, book signings, family activities and a poetry pavilion. Free.

Las Vegas Pride Festival

Saturday, October 17 | Family-friendly hours noon–7 p.m.
Desert Breeze Events Center, 8455 Kids Zone Pkwy.

A celebration of diversity with entertainment and vendors. $10; free parking. Adult programming runs 7–10 p.m.

CCSD Super Saturday: Discovery in the Park

Saturday, October 17 | 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Lorenzi Park, 3333 W. Washington Ave.

A free afternoon of hands-on learning for pre-K through 12th grade families: activity stations, the CCSD Book Bus, Clifford the Big Red Dog, music, games, prizes and free Kona Ice for the first 400. Bring a picnic lunch. Register by October 16 at engage.ccsd.net/family.

Fall-O-Ween Fair

Saturday, October 17 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave.

A free fall festival with magic by Greg Dow, a Miss Fairy G performance, Shadow Puppet Players shows, balloon art, circus performers, face painting, seasonal crafts, games, prizes, a scavenger hunt, a pop-up book sale, cotton candy and a costume contest.

Henderson Bluegrass Festival

Saturday, October 17 | 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Water Street Plaza, 240 S. Water St., Henderson

A free, all-ages bluegrass festival featuring Sister Sadie, Authentic Unlimited, East Nash Grass, Tray Wellington Band, The Cody Sisters, and Kristy Cox & Grasstime, plus local food vendors. Bring chairs or blankets.

Sensory-Friendly Trunk-or-Treat

Saturday, October 17 | 4–7 p.m.
Liberty High School, 3700 Liberty Heights Ave., Henderson

A free, inclusive Halloween experience for children and families with autism and other disabilities, presented by the Schools to Schools Inclusion Project. Expect decorated trunks, treats and sensory-friendly activities in a welcoming setting designed with different sensory and accessibility needs in mind. Treats are available while supplies last. RSVP is not required but appreciated; reserve a free ticket for each child on Eventbrite.

Spooky Springs

Saturday, October 17 | 4–8 p.m.
Aquatic Springs, 7025 S. Fort Apache Rd.

Inflatables, a haunted house, costume contest and an indoor-pool showing of Hotel Transylvania.

Spooky Birds

Saturday, October 17 | 4:30–6 p.m.
Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve

Costumes, a craft, a Bird Mobile tour and trick-or-treating on the trail.

Spook and Splash

Saturday, October 17 | 5–8 p.m.
Pavilion Center Pool Complex, 101 N. Pavilion Center Dr.

The first annual Halloween event at the Pavilion Center pool, with carnival games, a bounce house, a cupcake walk and a haunted house from 5–6:30 p.m. (it may be too scary for young kids). Then everyone can watch Monsters, Inc. poolside from 6:30–8 p.m.

Monumental Mammoth Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, October 17
Ice Age Fossils State Park, North Las Vegas

A scavenger hunt around the park’s community mammoth monument.

Free Lowe’s Kids Workshop: Firefighting Plane

Saturday, October 17 | Sessions at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon and 12:30 p.m.
Participating Lowe’s stores across the valley

Kids build and take home a firefighting plane with help from Lowe’s associates. The workshop is free and designed for ages 4–11. Registration through MyLowe’s Rewards Kids Club is required.

Halloween Fest at Michaels

Saturday, October 17 | 10 a.m.–noon
Participating Michaels stores

Halloween crafts for ages 4 and up.

Raiders vs. Buffalo Bills

Sunday, October 18 | 1:25 p.m.
Allegiant Stadium

Ooky-Spooky Member Morning

Sunday, October 18 | 10 a.m.–noon
DISCOVERY Children’s Museum

A Halloween morning for museum members.

Las Vegas Events: October 19–25

Pumpkin Paws Pet Night at HallOVeen

Monday, October 19
Opportunity Village Magical Forest, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd.

Bring your leashed pet through HallOVeen at the Magical Forest. Water stations are set up for pets. Reserve tickets at HallOVeen.org.

Wicked Whitney

Thursday, October 22 | 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Whitney Recreation Center, 5712 E. Missouri Ave.

A free trunk-or-treat with carnival games.

Haunted Harvest at Springs Preserve

Thursday, October 22–Sunday, October 25 | 6–8:30 p.m.
Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

Not-so-scary trick-or-treat stations, crafts and entertainment. $14 non-members; online tickets only.

Haunt the Wetlands

Friday, October 23 | 4–8 p.m.
Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Ln.

Walk a winding trail through the tall reeds decorated for Halloween, meet live reptile ambassadors, learn about nocturnal creatures and explore the glow-in-the-dark Mad Scientist’s Lair. Face painting and spooky family photos are free. Tickets are $6 in advance through Oct. 22 or $10 at the door; kids 3 and under are free. Last entry to the maze is 7:40 p.m.

Family October Fridays: ParaNorman

Friday, October 23 | 4:10–6 p.m.
Blue Diamond Library, 16 Cottonwood Dr., Blue Diamond

A free family movie afternoon at the little library in Blue Diamond, part of the branch’s Family October Fridays series (The Black Cauldron plays Oct. 16).

UNLV Boo Bash

Friday, October 23 | 5–7 p.m.
Tonopah Residence Hall Complex, UNLV

UNLV’s 28th annual Boo Bash is free, with free food, candy, a petting zoo, games and inflatables. Free parking in any student, staff or metered spot.

Día de los Muertos Celebration & Concert

Friday, October 23 | 5–9 p.m.
Rogers Student Center Plaza, Nevada State University, Henderson

A free, all-ages celebration with ofrendas, artwork, Ballet Folklórico Sol Huasteco, Mariachi Plata and headliner Las Cafeteras. RSVP is encouraged but not required.

The Village Trunk or Treat at The Orleans

Friday, October 23 | 6–9 p.m.
The Orleans Hotel & Casino, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave.

A free, all-ages community trunk-or-treat presented by The Village, with decorated trunks and candy. Partners include LVMPD.

Friday Night Trunk-or-Treats

Friday, October 23

Ten Halloween events happen this night, including Monster Mash at The Crossing Church, Skellington Spooktacular at Tivoli Village, Spooky Trails at Melvin Ennis Recreation Center, Hollyween Adventures at Hollywood Aquatic Center and Henderson’s Little Villains Ball. See every trunk-or-treat in our Halloween Guide.

Balloon Glow at Craig Ranch

Friday, October 23–Saturday, October 24 | From 5 p.m.
Craig Ranch Regional Park, North Las Vegas

Hot air balloons light up the night.

Chalk & Cheers at Skye Canyon

Saturday, October 24 | 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Skye Canyon Park, 10111 W. Skye Canyon Park Dr.

The 10th annual chalk art competition and fall festival, with a pumpkin patch, inflatables, face painting, freestyle chalk art, spooky slime, an artisan Vendor Village and food vendors. Free for spectators.

Boulder City BOOlevard

Saturday, October 24 | 3–6 p.m.
Downtown Historic District, Boulder City

Trick-or-treat at downtown shops. Free.

STEAM Family Fest: Signs and Skylines

Saturday, October 24 | 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
The Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. N.

Family STEAM activities inspired by Las Vegas’ iconic signs.

Kids’ Bookapalooza

Saturday, October 24 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Boulder City Library, 701 Adams Blvd.

The library’s second annual celebration of kids’ books.

Frights & Fun: Spooky Parents Night Out

Saturday, October 24 | 5–10 p.m.
Valhallan Esports Training, 500 E. Windmill Ln., Suite 100

A Halloween drop-off night with trick-or-treating, Pokéween, gaming tournaments, face painting, bracelet making, pumpkin painting and a costume contest. Pizza and drinks included, and kids who wear a costume get in free. Call 725-204-9924 to sign up.

Saturday Trunk-or-Treats

Saturday, October 24

Monster Mash & Movie Bash at Hollywood Recreation Center (4–8 p.m.), Paradise Patch at Paradise Recreation Center (6–8 p.m.), SkyView Spooktacular in North Las Vegas (10 a.m.) and more. See the Halloween Guide.

Fossil Sketching Hike at Red Rock Canyon

Saturday, October 24 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

A guided hike to look for fossils and sketch them along the way. Good for older kids who like art and science. Free; registration required at redrockcanyonlvprograms.timetap.com or (702) 515-5367.

Moonstruck: Full Moon Guided Hike at Red Rock Canyon

Sunday, October 25 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

An evening guided hike under the full moon. Free; registration required at redrockcanyonlvprograms.timetap.com or (702) 515-5367.

Raiders vs. Los Angeles Rams

Sunday, October 25 | 1:25 p.m.
Allegiant Stadium

Scream for STEAM

Sunday, October 25 | Noon–5 p.m.
DISCOVERY Children’s Museum, 360 Promenade Pl.

Halloween-themed STEAM fun at the museum.

Downtown Las Vegas Fall Festival

Sunday, October 25 | 2–9 p.m.
Chapel of the Flowers, 1717 Las Vegas Blvd. S.

The 9th annual family fall festival downtown.

Las Vegas Events: October 26–31

Halloweek Trunk-or-Treats

Monday, October 26–Thursday, October 29

Boo Bridge (Oct. 26), Into the Walnut-Verse (Oct. 27), Tales from the Dales and Helen Meyer (Oct. 28), plus Henderson’s Trunk or Treat, Mirabelli Trunk or Treat & Halloween Carnival, the Nevada State Police Trunk or Treat, Hallow Harvest, Silver Bowl and the Centennial Hills Library Haunted Harvest (Oct. 29). Times and locations in our Halloween Guide.

Crafting in the Canyon: Bat Drawings

Tuesday, October 27 | 10 a.m.–noon
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

A family art program where kids make Halloween-season bat drawings with an oil pastel transfer technique. Free; registration required at redrockcanyonlvprograms.timetap.com or (702) 515-5367.

Vegas Variety Circus Festival

Wednesday, October 28–Sunday, November 1 | Wed–Fri 7 p.m.; Sat 4 and 7:30 p.m.; Sun 1 and 4:30 p.m.
Cheyenne Sports Complex, 3500 E. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas

Acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, illusionists and clowns from four continents compete in a family-friendly circus festival. Tickets from $20; kids under 2 free on a lap.

Dinoween: Monsters & Mischief

Friday, October 30 (Nevada Day)
Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. N.

The museum’s annual Halloween celebration with spooky dino displays, STEM experiments, crafts and activity stations. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged (no masks).

Nevada Day at Springs Preserve

Friday, October 30 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

Free general admission for Nevada residents with ID.

Tricks & Treats at AREA15

Friday, October 30 | Noon–4 p.m.
AREA15, 3215 S. Rancho Dr.

Free Nevada Day trick-or-treating with a family rave at 2 p.m.

Halloween Palooza: A Spooktacular Autism Celebration

Friday, October 30 | 5–7:30 p.m.
1670 E. Flamingo Rd., Suite A

A free, sensory-friendly Halloween party for the autism community from Spectrum Squad and local partners: themed activity rooms, trick-or-treating, a bounce house, live DJ, games, face painting, a costume contest, food vendors and local resource booths. Registration required; the Eventbrite listing currently shows sold out, so check for a waitlist.

VIVA Taco Fest

Friday, October 30–Sunday, November 1
Craig Ranch Regional Park, North Las Vegas

A three-day taco festival with music. The VIVA Pumpkin Patch hosts a trunk-or-treat on October 30.

Halloween Movie: Casper’s Halloween

Saturday, October 31 | 4:10–6 p.m.
Blue Diamond Library, 16 Cottonwood Dr., Blue Diamond

A free, not-too-scary Halloween movie for families before trick-or-treating.

Halloween: Saturday, October 31

Trick-or-treating is Saturday night; Clark County asks families to be Inside by 9. Daytime and early-evening options include Monster Mash on Main at The District (4–7 p.m.), Treat Street at Downtown Summerlin, Halloween Safe Night at Doolittle Community Center (5–8:30 p.m.) and Craig Ranch Trunk or Treat (6–9 p.m.). See every Halloween event.

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