Fall is finally here which means Halloween is terrifyingly close! Reno Tahoe has events lined up all month long to get you in the mood for the spooky season. Whether it's endless parties, drink specials or costume contests that pique your interest, Reno Tahoe has you covered.
Halloween Parties in Reno
Dark Prison Haunted House
Enter if you dare! Prepare to get your scare on during 36 nights of terror, September 25 to November 1 at the Nevada State Prison. A haunted house experience like no other, Dark Prison Haunted House is filled with terrifying live actors, jaw-dropping special effects, and menacing creatures. Open for its first year in this location, Dark Prison Haunted House invites you to brave Northern Nevada's largest and most immersive haunted house.
Reno Zombie Crawl
Named by USA TODAY as one of the 10 Best Costumed Halloween Parties in the Nation, the Reno Zombie Crawl is one of the biggest bar crawls in the world. Dress in your zombie best and join the walking dead as they take over downtown Reno on Saturday, October 17. Enjoy food and drink specials, and exclusive giveaways at nearly 40 participating bars during the crawl. Planning to party the night away? Make a night of it and plan to stay downtown!
ElectroCarnage
Halloween night belongs to ElectroCarnage! This full-scale rave at the J Resort’s Festival Grounds will be packed with heavy bass, high-energy sets, and a stacked lineup. Featuring Crankdat B2B Levity, Nic Vans, and more, you won’t want to miss this downtown event on Halloween night!
Rockyween
This two-night Rocky Horror Halloween party at Cargo Concert Hall on Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31 promises to be a wild, decadent, full-scale shadow cast spectacle packed with all the things you love about Rocky Horror Picture Show parties - glitter, pre-show chaos, absurd callbacks, and untamed energy. Dress your best and strut your stuff in the costume contest.
Halloween Parties in Downtown Reno
Celebrate Halloween in downtown Reno with parties at Silver Legacy, Eldorado, and Circus Circus. Take part in various spooky events at Novi, Rum Bullions, El Jefe’s Cantina, and The Brew Brothers.
On Wednesday, October 28, Rum Bullions Island Bar kicks off its Halloween celebrations early with the Witches Wind Down all-you-can-drink sip-and-paint, followed by Mixtape Bingo. On Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31, NoVi, El Jefe’s Cantina and Rum Bullions Island Bar each have nightly parties featuring drink specials and costume contests
In addition to the various parties at Nightclubs within Silver Legacy, Eldorado, and Circus Circus Reno, The Brew Brothers opens its doors at 10 p.m. on Halloween night for an additional Halloween Party with no cover, featuring a $500 cash giveaway for the best overall costume.
The Creeper's Ball
Dance the night away - or two nights, if you’re up for it - at the Creeper's Ball in the Crown Room at Crystal Bay Casino on both Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31. The Funk Hunters and Rambo Party will hit the stage on Friday, and then on Saturday, find your spooky groove with Balkan Bump, Smoked Out Soul, and Funksalot. And as always, don’t miss the Redroom Afterparties.
Looking for the perfect costume? Whether you want scary or sexy, find your costume at one of these local shops. Looking for family-friendly Halloween fun? Get into the spooky spirit with your family this season with all kinds of Halloween family fun in Reno Tahoe!


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