11 Must-Do Halloween Family Fun Events In Las Vegas in 2023

Fortunately, Las Vegas is not short on activities for Halloween. And contrary to popular belief (at least from outside the state), it's not all adult-themed stuff. We actually have a lot going on for families. You just need to know where to look.

Anyone who has been to Vegas around Halloween time knows that we don't mess around with this haunted holiday. From pumpkin patches to costume balls, we go all out to celebrate our favorite freaky festivities. And true to form, locals and tourists alike will have plenty of options this year to get their BOO on.

Now those of us who were Vegas residents in our 20's and maybe even 30's (don't judge) know there are two VERY different Halloweens here. There's the Mean Girls Halloween. That's when you can bet you'll see plenty of women on the strip in next-to-nothing costumes. Mouse ears and lingerie anyone? Then there's the Hocus Pocus Halloween. Those are more G and PG rated. That gives families the option of getting their kids involved without having to walk them around in a blindfold.

Of course if you have a kid in school, you've probably already seen flyers for your school's autumn festival and/or respective Trunk-or-Treat. Which is a great way to get them involved. Plus our awesome Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has a lot of their own Trunk-or-Treats happening around Clark County to give Vegas residents a safe way to celebrate the holiday.

We're not going mention those in this list. You can find information about them on your school's website. And click here for the upcoming Monster Mash Trunk-Or-Treat with LVMPD.

Here's the list we put together of family-friendly events and activities around Las Vegas. So you and your family can enjoy the candy-high holiday. :)

–Wendy Rush, 96.3KKLZ Las Vegas

Is your family a fan of the Disney movie Coco? Then you must get them down to the Smith Center on Wednesday, October 25. Sugar Skull is bilingual musical telling the story of a Day of The Dead celebration. And the little girl who learns a big lesson about her family. Meant for kids 5+, this show only runs once. Get tickets here.

Haunted corn maze, zombie paint ball, the Shriek Shack and a haunted hayride are just some of the fun you can have here. Plus, enjoy some tasty treats. Funnel cakes and hot apple pie fries are just a few of the things on the menu. They have a full schedule of things planned for this season through October 30. Get all the info here.

Movies on The Green is a fun time for the family. You can bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a different movie every Saturday night in September and October. Of course this month's picks are Halloween-themed. Seating starts at 6pm and the movie kicks off after sunset. And it's free to the public. Here's what's playing this month:

Saturday, October 7 – Hocus Pocus
Saturday, October 14 –  The Addams Family
Saturday, October 21 – The Nightmare Before Christmas
Saturday, October 28 – Hotel Transylvania

Get more details about Movies on the Green here.

Now open Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 7am to 2pm. With walk-ins on Tuesdays and Thursday and tickets encouraged on the weekends (they might turn you away without a ticket if they are at capacity). This is so fun for the little ones. They can pick their own sunflowers, pumpkins, apples, cucumbers and radishes. All available for purchase. And you have to try their apple cider and apple cider donuts while you're there! More info about Gilcrease Orchard here.

A fun and safe trick-or-treating event for the kids. Costumes are encouraged as kids can go from trunk to trunk to collect their candy. A live DJ on site spins spooky tracks and there's a costume contest with prizes. This annual event is also a perfect time for the kids, from 5-8pm on October 31st. More info about the Halloween Ghost Walk here.

Tivoli Village goes all out with this Halloween bash. It's open now through October 31, with hours changing as we get closer to Halloween. But you can count on it being open at least from 5-11pm everyday this month. You'll see the Museum of Monsters, the Zombie Escape Maze and much more. More info about the Fear Factory Las Vegas here.

This looks like a ton of fun! And it's brand new in Las Vegas this year. The Tunnel of Terror is a carwash with a spooky twist. For $20 per car, you get your car cleaned plus some Halloween entertainment. It's only happening Thursday-Saturday, October 26-28 from 6-10pm. And only at the Tommy's Express location on Ann Road. 4555 W. Ann Rd., North Las Vegas, NV, 89031. If you need more info, visit tommys-express.com or call them at (702) 780-6771.

And while we're on the subject of Haunted Houses, this one is dubbed the scariest and largest in Nevada. Located at Meadows Mall, it's open now through October 31, but not everyday so check before you go. Whether you choose the Asylum or Hotel Fear, you're in for a very scary good time. More info here.

Halloween Town is a household name when it comes to Las Vegas pumpkin patches. They're back this year with three locations: Boca Park, Silverado Ranch, and Southwest Rainbow. They offer carnival games, rides, food and of course the slides! More details about Halloween Town Pumpkin Patches here.

Are your kiddos off for Nevada Day? Take them by the Atomic Museum between 9am and 3pm this Friday for some Halloween fun. Including kid-friendly science activities and Halloween backdrops for photos. Admission for kids 17 and under is free and discounted $15 tickets are available for the rest of us. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

Clark County's Wetland Park Nature Preserve goes dark for Halloween in this fun holiday event for the family. Experience the Wetlands at night with a haunted maze, encounters with spooky creatures, a mad scientist's lab and more. Join them for one day only, Friday, October 27, 2023, from 4-8pm. Kids 3 and under are free. Get more details here.