The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority tracks over 3 million visitors daily in Las Vegas, so it’s safe to say that any specific day will likely be a blast. Still, at the same time, Las Vegas at Halloween is a unique experience with an even greater draw. So, are you a thrill-seeker or looking for more of a family-friendly experience towards the end of October?
No matter what type of experience you want you are, the following guide will detail the top Halloween events Las Vegas has to offer this year. Continue reading and figure out what you want to plan before you start thinking about:
- Accommodations
- Navigating Vegas
- Deciding on costumes for events
- Picking venues to haunt
- What to eat and drink
So, start planning this year’s spookiest adventure and come back with memories you will never be able to forget. AwooooOOOoooooo!
Fremont Street Halloween Experience
One of the most famous events is the dramatic shift from the “Fremont Street Experience” to its “Halloween Experience.” The location is already known for its intense and lively atmosphere, and the spooky Vegas fun kicks it up a notch with thousands of visitors every year.
Throughout the experience, expect to engage in Halloween activities, including:
- Costume contests with exciting prizes
- Aerial street performances with Halloween themes
- Visual updates to rides such as the SlotZilla zipline
- Live music and entertainment fitting the season
The multiple stages and venues along Fremont Street often host bands and DJs, but everything gets a Halloween twist around the season. As such, lighting and sound will receive a unique upgrade, promising a spooktacular Fremont Street Experience.
If you have younger family members with you, rest assured that not everything is as intense as the season can get. Family-friendly Halloween attractions ensure visitors of all ages can enjoy the festivities. For example, register for the costume contests ahead of each one and arrive at the venue early to show off what you have and appreciate other contestgoers’ efforts.
Halloween at the Minus5 Ice Experience
If you think Halloween gives you a chill down your spine, you haven’t experienced it until you’ve visited Minus5’s Ice Experience. Here, chilling cocktails combine with the Halloween-themed ice sculptures and decor to turn Minus5 from an ice bar into a frozen citadel worthy of Disney’s famed ice queen.
The venue plans well ahead of time, preparing a special Halloween drinks menu for the season and giving you a choice of spooky flavors to choose from. A chill in your breath is also perfect for photo opportunities if you want an Instagram shot of experiencing a ghostly encounter as your breath mists up.
As costume-clad bartenders add to the immersive ambiance, run your finger across an ice sculpture or two to appreciate the intricate detail in each horror-themed creation. Then, while wrapped up warm, watch as the LED lighting turns the slowly melting curves of each display into something that delights the senses.
However, remember to glance at the garnishes you receive when you receive your drink. Maybe you’ll find a surprise eyeball or two gazing up from the bottom of your glass. Or perhaps a simple gummy worm to tickle the tongue on the way down.
Minus5 also offers hosted Vegas Halloween parties, live performances, and costume contests during this period. If you need to host a corporate party, we can also work with you to create a spooky event where it’s more than the deadlines that scare you.
Our customizable package even allows you to brand the event with your logo in decor, sculptures, or other venue customizations. We can also offer a group discount for larger corporate teams, making your visit affordable for startups and big businesses.
Haunted Harvest at the Springs Preserve
The Springs Preserve is a 180-acre nature preserve close to the center of Vegas, where you can take in some of the local flora and fauna. During Halloween, however, it becomes a seasonal experience with:
- Haunted houses worthy of exploration
- Spooky walks to take in all the preserve offers
- Trick or treating stations in the “Bootanical” Garden
- Themed Halloween crafts
- Educational events presenting “spooky” nocturnal wildlife
- Food stalls with seasonal treats
- Carnival games
- Monster training events
Expect to enjoy time with your whole family throughout the night, dancing and playing in the outdoors.
Freakling Bros Horror Shows
Freakling Bros Horror Shows is a famously terrifying haunted house attraction in Las Vegas. With the new season arriving, they plan to pull out all the stops to give visitors to the city a “frightfully” exciting experience.
The venue has three houses it describes as a “Trilogy of Terror.”
Explore a dark yet light-hearted house with a distinctly vampiric bent in Castle Vampyre. The location is filled with dramatic illusions and eerie set-pieces but is more family-friendly than the other options.
The Coven of 13 is a more interactive experience with dark magic and witchcraft themes. Alongside the scary actors and dynamic experience each visit, it can challenge even the most stoic individual.
Experiencing the Gates of Hell means stepping through the door of Nevada’s first R-rated haunted house. The disturbing themes and intense physical horror are not for the faint-hearted, meaning you must sign a waiver before entering. However, it is an experience not easily forgotten or dismissed for those who do.
These shows start after sunset, meaning you can expect genuine nighttime terror. Shrowd yourself in the darkness that creeps in before they even activate the low lights, sound effects, and fog machines.
So, bring along a friend if you need a hand to hold and find an evening you aren’t chilling in a frozen bar to book tickets. Experience something that pushes the boundaries of what it means to explore a haunted house. You won’t regret it.
That is… unless you let go of your friend’s hand…
Chill Your Veins Ice-Cold in Las Vegas This Halloween
While Las Vegas at Halloween has a variety of diverse and spooky attractions, one stands out above others as something extraordinary. From the Electric Fremont Street Halloween Experience to the eerie haunted houses of the Freakling Bros, only Minus5 offers genuine chills due to its below-zero temperatures.
So, don’t miss out on an evening of spooky cocktails, brilliant entertainment fit for the season, and an experience you and your colleagues can share. Contact Minus5 to book the venue and give your team the evening they deserve.