Halloween season gets moving across the Las Vegas valley this week. The calendar runs from a Saturday dog costume parade and a Boulder City Halloween train ride to haunted houses and the return of HallOVeen, which opens Friday, Oct. 9. Here are 10 events and attractions scheduled or operating between Monday, Oct. 5, and Sunday, Oct. 11.
Some picks are one-day events. Others are seasonal or year-round attractions with Halloween appeal. Check the organizer’s latest schedule and ticket rules before setting out. Las Vegas plans have a way of getting scarier when the surprise is a sold-out sign.
What to know about this week’s Halloween lineup
Family fun and full-throttle scares both make the list
Saturday, Oct. 10, is the busiest day in this roundup, with Barktoberfest, the Zombie Run and the Boulder City Halloween Express all scheduled. HallOVeen and Downtown Summerlin’s Parade of Mischief also return Friday and Saturday. Several haunted attractions operate on additional nights.
Dates, hours and admission rules differ by venue. Some events require advance reservations, and some attractions are aimed at older visitors. Check age guidance before buying tickets, especially if your crew includes young children.
10 Halloween events and attractions around Las Vegas
1. HallOVeen at the Magical Forest
HallOVeen at Opportunity Village’s Magical Forest opens Friday, Oct. 9, and runs on select evenings through Oct. 31. The family-friendly event brings rides, trick-or-treat stations, games and Halloween decorations to the outdoor park at 6300 W. Oakey Blvd.
This week’s opening dates are Oct. 9, 10 and 11. The organizer lists hours of 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Date-specific tickets are available online. Check ride height rules and the event map before you go.
2. Downtown Summerlin’s Parade of Mischief
The free, family-friendly Parade of Mischief takes over Park Centre Drive at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10. The parade features local youth performers and Halloween-themed floats, with inspirations including Wicked, Hocus Pocus and The Addams Family.
There is no parade on Halloween night. For this week, your two chances are Friday and Saturday. The route runs through Downtown Summerlin, so plan extra time if you are pairing the parade with dinner or a stop at the shops.
3. Barktoberfest at Veterans Memorial Community Center
Costumes are for the whole pack at Barktoberfest, set for Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at Veterans Memorial Community Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive. The free event includes a dog costume contest, a pooch parade, vendors and trick-or-treating for pets and children, according to the City of Las Vegas event listing.
Pets must be leashed. Costume contest categories include funniest, scariest and cutest, so your dog can bring the drama without chasing the mail carrier.
4. Zombie Run 5K and 1-Mile Walk
Runners and walkers can dodge the undead at the Zombie Run 5K and 1-Mile Walk on Saturday, Oct. 10. The event is scheduled for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Wildhorse Golf Course in Henderson. Costumes are encouraged, and participants can choose the 5K or the shorter walk.
Registration is available through the event’s online signup page. Check the organizer’s instructions for current registration details and event-day information before heading out.
5. Boulder City Halloween Express
The Nevada State Railroad Museum’s Boulder City Halloween Express runs Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 10-11. The family-friendly outing starts with a 30-minute train ride, then continues with a Monster Mash dance party and costume contest. It is designed as a non-scary Halloween trip, making this one a good fit for younger kids.
Train departures are listed at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m., and the full experience lasts about 80 minutes. Tickets and event details are available from the museum. Boulder City is a separate drive from central Las Vegas, so lock in your departure time before leaving town.
6. Asylum at Meadows Mall
For visitors looking for a haunted house, Asylum is scheduled to open for the 2026 season at Meadows Mall and operate Thursday through Sunday in October. That puts it on the calendar this week from Oct. 8 through Oct. 11. The attraction is part of the Las Vegas Haunts lineup.
Scare levels and entry details are not a guess-your-way-through situation. Review the Las Vegas Haunts information before buying admission, and check current operating hours for your chosen night.
7. Hotel Fear at Meadows Mall
Hotel Fear, another Meadows Mall haunted attraction in the Las Vegas Haunts lineup, is also scheduled for Thursday through Sunday this month. It gives visitors another option for a high-intensity Halloween outing, with admission and operating details handled by the attraction’s organizer.
Asylum and Hotel Fear are separate experiences, so confirm which one you are booking and what your ticket includes. Both are better suited to visitors who actively want the dark-corridor, jump-scare treatment.
8. Universal Horror Unleashed
Universal Horror Unleashed brings year-round horror entertainment to Las Vegas, making it an option this week beyond the limited-date Halloween calendar. Its experience includes four themed haunted houses, plus immersive areas and food and drink venues.
Ticket prices vary by date and admission type. Check the current calendar and age guidance before booking. This is the pick for groups who want a large-scale scare experience, not a quick stop between pumpkin patches.
9. The Wake at the Beverly Theater
Downtown’s Beverly Theater is presenting The Wake: An Open Casket Viewing of Haunted Cinema, a monthlong horror-film program featuring 50 movies throughout October. That means the series is underway this week, though individual screening dates and times vary.
Browse the Beverly Theater screening calendar to choose a film and check ticket availability. Movie buffs can also review the theater’s advertised Slash Pass for access to October screenings.
10. Zak Bagans’ The Haunted Museum
Zak Bagans’ The Haunted Museum offers guided paranormal-themed tours in downtown Las Vegas. Its published schedule lists Wednesday through Monday hours, so it is an option this week from Oct. 7 through Oct. 11. The museum lists a two-hour tour and an age minimum of 12.
Reservations and current admission details are available through the museum. Review its visitor rules before booking, especially if you are bringing a younger teen or anyone who would rather keep their Halloween fun on the lighter side.
Pick your pace, then check the calendar
This week’s choices range from a morning dog parade to late-night scares, with family events and seasonal entertainment in between. Confirm schedules, tickets and age rules directly with each organizer before you leave. The only thing worse than a haunted house is driving across the valley for an event that is not on tonight.
