The Best 2024 Halloween Events You Can't Miss In Las Vegas

If there's one destination in the United States that you should visit for a lively nightlife scene, it's Las Vegas, Nevada. It's an amazing place to party year-round, and Halloween, naturally, is no exception. Located in the harsh but beautiful Mojave Desert and surrounded by views of the Spring Mountains, Las Vegas is like its own little world powered by gambling, glitz, and revelry.

It's continuously ranked as the top party city in the country, and has been since the 1900s. It started as a railroad town, and then boomed when workers moved near there to construct the Hoover Dam. Gambling was legalized in Nevada in 1931, and the builders would travel to the city to spend their hard-earned paychecks at casinos. The first hotel-casino combination opened in the early 1940s, and soon the iconic Strip was lined with casinos and hotels. By the late 1940s, the mob had moved in and began opening their own businesses, both legal and illegal, including casino-hotels like the Flamingo. They started bringing in big-name Hollywood performers to entertain tourists in the 1950s. By the 1960s and '70s, corporations began to replace mobsters, and Las Vegas' reputation as a party mecca was firmly cemented into American culture.

Today, travelers flock to Vegas from around the world to indulge in the delightful debauchery of Sin City, and Halloween is one of the best times to visit. All around the city you'll find special Halloween-themed events, parties, and performances. It's the perfect place to get dressed up in your freakiest attire, dance the night away, and party until the sun comes up. If you're planning a trip to Vegas this October, don't sleep on attending these unforgettable Halloween events.

If you think Halloween is just for kids, think again. In North America, Halloween is viewed as an excuse for little kids to dress up like action figures and princesses and overload on candy, but it originated as a Celtic holiday called Samhain. Early Europeans would dress up in costumes and dance around bonfires to ward off evil spirits. Some of the best modern-day Halloween festivities aren't totally dissimilar. The annual Sin City Halloween Ball (formerly Fetish & Fantasy Halloween Ball) is the perfect place to unleash your wild side. The massive dance party is held in the Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Located about a mile from the strip, Virgin Hotels is a Hilton Curio Collection Resort with every luxurious amenity impeccable travelers could hope for.

You don't have to be a guest of the hotel to attend the party, though. The Theater hosts some of the best concerts in Vegas all year round. The Halloween Ball is an event you can't miss if you're in town. You'll get to enjoy live DJ music from internationally touring artists like Bonka, as well as local Las Vegas favorites like Tim Clark. There will also be plenty of spicy performances from dancers and entertainers throughout the night. In order to attend the event, you'll need to be dressed to impress. The dress code outlines appropriate attire, which includes costumes of all kinds, fetish wear, or formal wear. Revealing or sheer clothing is accepted. Masks are permissible inside, but must remain off until you enter the venue. The 2024 event will be held on Saturday, October 26, and general admission tickets cost $90 per person, while VIP tickets cost $290 and include access to an open bar.

Head to Circa Las Vegas for a night of sophisticated spooky indulgence. Circa Hotel and Casino is a 4-star hotel located on iconic Fremont Street in old Las Vegas. The party will take place in the Legacy Club, which is the hotel's glamorous rooftop cocktail lounge. It's located on the 60th floor of the hotel and features a display of 1,000 ounces of gold. There is an indoor space as well as a spacious outdoor terrace with a fire pit. Throughout your evening you'll be able to gaze out of the massive windows and enjoy fantastic views of downtown Las Vegas in its sparkling glory.

The Haunted Manor event includes access to an open bar with special "wicked libations." Beer, wine, call spirits, and themed cocktails are unlimited with the price of your ticket, $150 per person. Appetizers will make their way around the crowd, and there's also a large dessert table. A highlight of the dessert table is a build-your-own candy apple bar. As you savor the flavors of cocktails, treats, and small bites, you can dance to the sounds of a live DJ performance. Music will include modern hits and spooky Halloween classics. Guests are encouraged to dress up in their finest Halloween costumes for the October 26 occasion. 

Fremont Street is a must-visit destination on any trip to Las Vegas, and Halloween is certainly no exception. The Fremont Street Experience is located just under six miles away from the Las Vegas Strip, so you'll need to plan ahead for transportation. It is possible to walk, but it will take you over an hour. Taking public transportation or booking a taxi or Uber is a much easier and more comfortable option. The world-famous Fremont Street Experience encompasses five city blocks, and is a one stop shop for entertainment. It is lined with some of the city's oldest casinos, unique hidden gems, and fun bars and clubs. 

Throughout the year you can see impressive street performers set up along the street. A visit to Fremont Street is one of the top free things to do in Las Vegas. The street is covered by Viva Vision – a 1,375-foot long LED canopy that hovers 90 feet above your head. Paired with an impressive 600,000 watt sound system, it creates a unique and ever-changing immersive experience. Details for the 2024 event haven't been released yet, but attendees can expect free entertainment like dancing, theatrical performances, music, and more. You'll surely spot some of the most fantastic costumes you've ever seen while out and about.

Many of the most popular Halloween parties in Las Vegas take place on the weekend before Halloween in 2024, but if you decide to stick around and spend the actual holiday in Sin City, plan on attending the Jokus Pocus Halloween Party. The festivities will take place at Ahern Luxury Boutique Hotel, which is situated just steps away from the Las Vegas Strip. The hotel will be decked out in spooky decor for the event, which kicks off at 5:00 p.m. with a pre-party. Get ready for loads of fun evening entertainment. 

Attendees can enjoy a meet and greet with Christopher Hart, the actor who played Thing in the classic "Addams Family" movies. Then prepare for laughter and amazement as you watch the Jokus Pocus Comedy Magic Show. As the night progresses, there will be a costume contest with a cash prize. The party wraps up around midnight with a toast. Tickets to the event cost $15, but if you want to be considered for the costume contest it's $10 more. All guests are encouraged to dress up.

When you're not dancing the night away dressed in your Halloween finery, consider checking out some of the many fun and spooky destinations in Las Vegas for some heart-pumping scares. Book a Las Vegas Ghosts tour and immerse yourself in freaky stories and history. Your guide will take you to multiple sites around the city and entertain you with tragic tales of celebrities who died, mobster murders, and freak accidents in the city.

Hotel Fear and Asylum are two of the scariest haunted houses in Las Vegas, and they're combined into one terrifying experience. Both share a storyline, and the sets are so detailed that they've been used to film scary movies. The haunted houses have been ranked among the best in the country, so be ready to scream!

31 Freak Street is another great scary experience with two different haunted houses to explore: The first is a traditional haunted house, and the second is a spooky cemetery with a carnival and clown theme. And finally, the Trilogy of Terror has been ranked as one of the top haunted attractions in the country by USA Today. Created by Freakling Bros. Horror Shows, founded in 1992, the Trilogy of Terror features three must-visit haunted house attractions. Coven of 13 is a super creepy immersion into the world of witches. The Gates of Hell is rated R — meaning no one under age 17 can attend without a parent or guardian, and no one under 12 is permitted. As you can imagine, it's truly terrifying. Vampire fans will love the third and final attraction: Castle Vampyre is a classic Dracula experience that is appropriate for most audiences. It's still scary, but in a fun way. 

To formulate our list of the best Halloween events in Las Vegas, we researched multiple Las Vegas event calendars and chose events that have remained favorites year after year. We analyzed cost, activities, size, location, and everything included to bring you the most exciting spooky-season events the city of Las Vegas has to offer. Whether you're looking for scary screams, or simply want to have a screaming good time partying all weekend long, your Halloween trip to Las Vegas is sure to be unforgettable.