Halloween is such a fun time for kids of all ages. If you don’t enjoy Halloween, I can’t help but to worry about you. I remember going trick or treating with my brothers and cousins and I especially remember coming back with large bags full of candy. What a great time that was!
Having an affinity for the paranormal, it will be no surprise that I absolutely love Halloween. I typically try to book a place for a private paranormal investigation but, if it falls during the week, I love checking out the festivals on the weekends when I can. Below is a list of some Halloween festivals and events that I recommend you check out.
HalloVeen at the Magical Forest – Las Vegas
I love Las Vegas for more than casinos and shows. There is so much more to see and Halloween is a great time to go. This family friendly event is October 11th – 13th and October 18th – 31st and offers trick or treating, carnival games, food trucks, and nightly entertainment.
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General admission is $15 per person for ages 4+ and it includes the escape rooms and “The Last Ride” Coffin Experience.
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HalloVeen All-Access Passport is $22 per person for ages 4+ and it includes the escape rooms, “The Last Ride” Coffin Experience, and the Unlimited Ride and Attractions wrist band.
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Additional attractions for a fee include Cheyenne’s Enchanted Carousel, the Forest Express Passenger Train, the Avalanche Slide, and the Blizzard mini-coaster.
Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor – Long Beach
Stateroom B340 is the room you want if you want a chance to experience paranormal activity. Many stories come from this room with some encounters even being recorded in the ship’s logs. Reports range from lights turning on and off to someone knocking on the door in the middle of the night to doors opening and closing on their own.
Dark Harbor runs September 26th – Nov 2nd and offers six mazes haunted by a plethora of monsters, nightly entertainment, rides, and even secret bars.
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General admission starting at $34.
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General admission with Fast Fright starting at $74 gives you priority entry to the mazes.
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General admission with Evil Express starting at $94 gives you the most expedited entry to the mazes.
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Ultimate Scream Experience starting at $209 gives you general admission with Evil Express Entry, VIP access to all mazes, a guided tour of each maze, access to the RIP lounge, 2 drink tickets, all you can eat taco bar, and access to 1 secret bar.
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A Look Behind the Screams starts at $180 with online in advance purchase. It gives you on-site parking, general admission with Evil Express entry, admission to the Dark Hour event, hors d’oeuvres and treats, Q&A with the Dark Harbor producer, photo ops with monsters, and behind the scenes viewing.
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RIP Lounge Passport starting at $39 allows you to hang out in the RIP lounge, 2 drink tickets, an the all you can eat taco bar.
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Illusions of the Passed starting at $160 gives you genera admission with Evil Express entry, special Dark Harbor viewing of Illusions of the Passed, access to the RIP lounge with 2 drink tickets and all you can eat taco bar.
Please go to the Dark Harbor website for details about age limits, costume restrictions, private patios and cabanas, etc.
Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival
What could be better than 20+ hot air balloons on display and over 4000 lbs of candy? Kids of all ages should go to Scottsdale to check out this amazing event! For October 25th and 26th, you can enjoy live music, food vendors, a Kids Zone, a haunted Spooky train, fireworks, and……..of course tethered balloon rides!
Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for ages 3 – 12. Balloon rides are for an additional fee of $25 for adults and $15 for kids ages 10 and under. Best of all, the Kids Zone is free!
Haunted Happenings – Salem, MA
Salem is known for the infamous witch trials that occurred in 1692. During that time, 10 people lost their lives after being falsely accused of practicing witchcraft, and were ultimately executed. Salem is home to modern day Pagan and Witch communities but they are happy to talk about their beliefs in a friendly setting.
Grand Parade, film nights, ghost tours, haunted houses, and psychic fairs are just a few examples of the things you can enjoy in Salem. Wicked Wednesdays have great family fun activities for ages 12 and under.
Fantasy Fest – Key West, FL
Leaving the kids with Grandma and looking for something a little more adult oriented? Key West is the place to go! YES, LEAVE THE KIDDIES AT HOME FOR THIS ONE!!!
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BART – Bar & Art Stroll
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Body Painting with Femme Fatale Quatre Body Art
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Tops or Bottoms
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The Perry Hotel’s DUCK, DUCK, BOOZE pool party
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Martini Monday
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Kinky Carnival
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Men of LaBare Tighty Whitey Party
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And much, much more.
Yes there are some family friendly events but sometimes the adults need to play too! A few cocktails on the beach, some body painting, and kinky costumes……..yep…….that’s Halloween in Key West!
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