HAUNTED HOUSES:

Binion's Haunted Casino
When: 7 p.m.-1 a.m., Oct. 13-18, 20-25 and 27-31.
Where: Binion's Gambling Hall & Hotel, 128 Fremont St., second-floor mezzanine
Tickets: General admission starting at $15; available in casino gift shop and box office when the attraction is open.
More info: 702-382-1600
Binion's Haunted Casino is a high-tech, theater-of-the-macabre attraction. Guests make their way through three distinct "haunts" -- Club Dead/Casino RoyHell, The Hotel Diablo and the 3-D Toxic Martini Lounge -- loaded with state-of-the-art animatronics and live "scare actors" in full make up and costume. This attraction is recommended for those 12 years and older.
A portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, the Salvation Army and the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas.

The Circus of Horrors
When: 7-11 p.m. Sundays thru Thursdays; 7 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays; 7 p.m. to midnight Halloween. Oct. 2-4, 9-11, 16-31
Where: United Artists Theaters parking lot, Rainbow Boulevard and Smoke Ranch Road
Tickets: $11 general admission, $18 for both attractions (this location only), $24 Freak Pass.
More info: 702-362-FEAR or freaklingbros.com
The Circus of Horrors features a terrifying collection of the most bizarre freaks, human oddities and grotesque monstrostities ever assembled under one tent. No one under five admitted and no one under 12 admitted alone.

Castle Vampyre
When: 7-11 p.m. Sundays thru Thursdays; 7 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays; 7 p.m. to midnight Halloween. Oct. 2-4, 9-11, 16-31
Where: United Artists Theaters parking lot, Rainbow Boulevard and Smoke Ranch Road
Tickets: $11 general admission, $18 for both attractions (this location only), $24 Freak Pass.
More info: 702-362-FEAR or freaklingbros.com
A master stroke of horror and illusion. Deep within the walls of this fortress beats the heart of pure, unadulterated evil No one under five admitted and no one under 12 admitted alone. Haunted house presented by Freakling Bros.

The Mortuary
When: 7-11 p.m. Sundays thru Thursdays; 7 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays; 7 p.m. to midnight Halloween. Oct. 2-4, 9-11, 16-31
TIckets: $11 general admission, $18 (both attractions, this location only), $25 Freaks Pass
Where:Sunset Station
More info: 702-362-FEAR or freaklingbros.com
The smell of death hangs in the air. Screams of anguish pierce the darkness. Dreadfully, the final journey begins. No one under five admitted and no one under 12 admitted alone. Haunted house presented by Freakling Bros. The

Fright Dome
When: 7 p.m.-midnight Oct. 2-4, 9-11, 15-18. 22-25 and 28-31
Where: The AdventureDome at Circus Circus
Tickets: $34.95 general admission (add $15 for the VIP fast pass)
More info: 702-794-3939 or www.frightdome.com
The AdventureDome is transformed each Halloween into the Fright Dome featuring five haunted houses; 23 rides and attractions; freak shows featuring Lady Diabla, Ryan Stock and Amber Lynn Walker, scare zones, and a haunted 4D FX theater and ride film. Admission also includes unlimited rides. Discount coupons available at various participating sponsors.

The Asylum Haunted House
Where: Parking lot of Texas Station
When: 6:30-10 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays and from 6:30 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 01.
Tickets: $12 general admission or $18 for both haunts. Group tickets are also available.
More info: www.lasvegashaunts.com
In addition to the haunted house, there will be a live stage with a variety of entertainers -- magicians, fire eaters, music and special guests. In addition, there will be participation contests that will be messy, maybe even a little gross, but always entertaining.

A special Lights on Tour will be offered for children under 10 years old from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Oct, 31. A $2 entry donation will benefit the Ronald McDonald House.

Hotel Fear Haunted House
Where: Parking lot of Texas Station
When: 6:30-10 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays and from 6:30 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 01
Tickets: $12 general admission or $18 for both haunts. Group tickets are also available.
More info: www.lasvegashaunts.com
In addition to the haunted house, there will be a live stage with a variety of entertainers -- magicians, fire eaters, music and special guests. In addition, there will be participation contests that will be messy, maybe even a little gross, but always entertaining.

A special Lights on Tour will be offered for children under 10 years old from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Oct, 31. A $2 entry donation will benefit the Ronald McDonald House.

Monster Mayhem
When: 7 p.m. to midnight Oct. 9-11, 15-18. 21-25 and 27-Nov. 1
Where: Boca Park, southeast corner of Rampart Boulevard and Alta Drive
Tickets: $14 general admission for both haunted attractions. Fast pass available for additional $10.
More information: 702-598-5154
Monster Mayhem features two complete haunted attractions -- the revampled Haunted Mansion and the Morbid Clown Manor, an eerie aboveground graveyard, fog filled pathways, vendors, carnival rides, a pumpkin patch, food, games, a haunted midway, and a beer garden for adults.

FunTown Fright Fest
When: 5 p.m. to midnight weekdays and 11 a.m. to midnight weekends Oct. 9-Nov. 1
Where: Boca Park, southeast corner of Rampart Boulevard and Alta Drive, and at the Galleria Sunset Mall in Henderson
Tickets: $3 adults, $2 for children ages 12 and under, or $10 for family fun pack
More info: www.funtownfrightfest.com
Attractions include FunTown kids park, inflatable bouncy rides, carnival rides, midway games, pumpkin patch, bungee jumping, live entertainment, creature feature movie for kids, karaoke contest, runaway train rides, hayrides, a Spirits and Boos Bar, pony rides and local food vendors. FunTown is a fundraiser for the People's Autism Foundation.

Zombie Precint
When: 6 p.m.- midnight Oct. 8-31
Where: Brooklyn Bridge, New York-New York
Tickets: $20 general admission (purchase from Zumanity box office); $10 for all New York-New York guests. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
More info:
Zombies have taken over the Brooklyn Bridge at the New York-New York.

Madam Tussauds After Dark
When: 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Oct. 13-17, 20-24 and 27-31
Where: Madame Tussauds at the Venetian
Tickets: $20 general admission. Group tickets (15 or more) are available.
More Info: (702)862-7800 or www.mtvegas.com
The entire attraction will go dark from 10 p.m. to 1 p.m. each night and guests will be provided with glow sticks to find their way through the museum. Guests will enjoy a spooky photo opportunity upon arrival and will then welcomed into the haunted museum. During the trip through the museum, guests will discover the dark side of the world-famous attraction and enjoy further scares.

Haunted Harvest at Springs Preserve
When: 5-9 p.m. Oct. 16-18, 23 to 25 and 29-31
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
Tickets: $8 general admission, $4 for children ages 5-12 and free for children ages 4 and under. Members receive half off.
More info: 702-822-7700
The eight-acre "boo-tanical" garden will be transformed, to fright and delight people of all ages. Muster up the courage to take a haunted hayride throughout the trails or bring a smile to the little ones with "Safe Street" trick-or-treating.

PARTIES:

J-ROC-O-Ween
When: Oct. 27
Where: Moon Nightclub, The Palms
Admission: $20
Moon Nightclub presents J-ROC-O-Ween, featuring a thrilling costume contest and $5,000 cash and prizes. The haunted haven will be hosted by N9NE Group's own nightlife guru, JROC.

Vampoween
When: Oct. 27
Where: Blush Boutique Nightclub, Wynn Las Vegas
More info: 702-770-3633
The Vampire genre makes its way off the silver screen as the underworld is transported into the heart of Blush with Vampoween. Co-hosted by Grey Goose and SpyonVegas, it will be a night for a little fright and maybe a little bite. Guests should dress to impress as the best vampire costume will take home $5,000.

Mingle & Mayhem
When: Oct. 29
Where: Blush Boutique Nightclub, Wynn Las Vegas
More info: 702-770-3633
Blush beckons ghouls and goblins looking for a good time with the annual Mingle & Mayhem party -- a Joel Jarvis annual tradition. This party is a great way to celebrate and get in the spirit with costume contests and $5,000 in cash and prizes. Local ladies can enjoy a champagne open bar from 11 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Haunted House Edition
When: Oct. 29
Where: ghostbar, The Palms
Admission: $20
Soundbar at ghostbar presents the Haunted House Edition with the sounds of Ben Watt.

Halloween at PURE Nightclub
When: Doors open at 10 p.m. Oct. 30 and 31
Where: PURE, Caesars Palace
More info: www.purelv.com
On Oct. 30, PURE Nightclub will host a $5,000 sexy costume contest -- first place receives $2,500, second place receives $1,500 and third place receives $1,000.

On Oct. 31, Nicky Hilton to judge a $10,000 costume contest at PURE Nightclub -- first place receives $5,000, second place receives $3,000 and third place receives $2,000.

Uneasy Halloween
When: Oct. 30
Where: Rain Nightclub, The Palms
Admission: $30
Famed mix master Z-Trip and DJ P spin a spooky set on the turntables for Uneasy Halloween.

A Dysfunctional Halloween Bash with host Jerry Springer
When: 11 p.m. Oct. 31
Where: Hawaiian Tropic Zone, Miracle Mile Shops, Planet Hollywood
Cost: $20 for men. Free for ladies until midnight and $10 after
More info: (702) 731-4858
Hawaiian Tropic Zone transforms into a haunted haven for a spooktacular Halloween soiree with television host Jerry Springer. Ghouls and goblins are encouraged to dress in their Halloween best for the chance to walk away with cash prizes. Hawaiian Tropic Zone will give away $500 for the sexiest Halloween threads and $500 for the most dysfunctional couple's costume.

Keeping the party going all night long, mixmaster DJ Sincere will serve up a mash-up of his signature sounds. Ladies receive complimentary admission until midnight and drink free from midnight to 2 a.m.

Halloween at Christian Audigier The Nightclub
When: Doors open at 10 p.m. Oct. 31
Where: Christian Audigier The Nightclub, Treasure Island
More info: www.purelv.com
Christian Audigier The Nightclub to host a $2,500 costume contest -- first place receives $1,250, second place receives $750 and third place receives $500.

Halloween at LAX Nightclub
When: Doors open at 10 p.m. Oct. 31
Where: LAX Nightclub, Luxor
More info: www.purelv.com
LAX Nightclub will host a $10,000 sexy costume contest -- first place receives $5,000, second place receives $3,000 and third place receives $2,000.

43rd annual Beaux Arts Ball
When: 10:30 p.m. Oct. 31
Where: Krave, Miracle Mile Shops, Planet Hollywood
Tickets: $20 in advance
Reservations: 702-384-2899 or www.goldenrainbow.org
The Beaux Arts Ball is a Las Vegas tradition dating back more than 40 years. Born as a private party for Strip headliners to lose themselves in costumed fantasy, the Beaux Arts Ball is open to everyone who dares to enjoy. The night features live performances by cast members of Las Vegas production shows, dancing, costume contests and the most outrageous costumes seen anywhere in Las Vegas.

3rd Annual Wicked Costume Contest
When: 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Where: PT's and Sierra Gold locations throughout Las Vegas
PT's and Sierra Gold locations throughout Las Vegas are hosting the third annual 'Wicked Costume Contest' on Friday, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. All guests who come in costume to any of the 35 PT's or Sierra Gold locations will receive their first Halloween shot on the house. There will also be drink specials on Bud and Bud Light pints and SKYY and X Rated Vodka cocktails. Each tavern will have a contest for best overall and sexiest costumes in addition to other great giveaways that will vary at each tavern.

"True Bud" Halloween Weekend
When: Oct. 29-31
Where: Rockhouse Bar & Nightclub, Imperial Palace
"True Bud" Halloween weekend at The Rockhouse Bar & Nightclub will feature "I want to suck your Bud" specials and $1,500 in cash prizes awarded for the top costumes each night. The undead and living alike will suck down $2 Budweiser drafts before 6 p.m. from Thursday, Oct. 29 through Saturday, Oct. 31.

On Thursday, Oct. 29, $500 will be awarded for the sexist costume, or lack thereof, during the "Happy Hallow-Uh Oh" contest. Friday night Bud Light Wheat will host a $500 contest for the most creative costume, and Saturday night, a $500 cash prize will be given away for the top costume. The winner of each contest will be selected by crowd response.

"Legends -- Dead or Alive"
When: Oct. 30 and 31
Where: Carnaval Court, Harrah's Las Vegas
Cost: Cover charge applies after 8 p.m.
More info: harrahs.com
"Legends Dead or Alive" is open to the public 21 and older. Live music will entertain guests on both days from noon to 4 a.m. Carnaval Court's world-famous flair bartenders will serve up Ed Hardy and Rockstar drink specials and local radio stations The Point, ESPN and KOMP will be on site hosting their annual "Trick or Treat Flight Night." A cover charge will be apply to all guests after 8 p.m.

Carnal Carnival at VooDoo Lounge
When: Doors open at 9 p.m. Oct. 31
Where: VooDoo Lounge, Rio
Cost: $20 general admission, free for women in costume
More info: 702-777-6875
Carnal Carnival will celebrate Halloween with Lucid absinthe fountains, real-life green fairies, tunes by DJ Jeff G, and costume contests and prizes. The party will be hosted by Corey Haim, star of "Lost Boys."

Veuve Clicquot's Yelloween at TAO hosted by "Twilight" stars Ashley Greene and Kellan Lutz
When: 10 p.m. Oct. 31
Where: TAO, The Venetian
Cost: $40 men, $20 women, local ladies admitted free
More info/table reservations: 702-388-8588
Actors Ashley Green and Kellan Lutz from "Twilight" will host "Yelloween" on Halloween at TAO.

Veuve Clicquot's Yelloween at LAVO hosted by Sam Trammel and Rutina Wesley of "True Blood"
When: 10 p.m. Oct. 31
Where: LAVO, The Palazzo
Cost: $30 men, $20 women, local ladies admitted free
More info/table reservations: 702-791-1800
Actor Sam Trammel from "True Blood" will host "Yelloween" on Halloween at LAVO.

Zombie Party at Frankie's Tiki Room
When: Oct. 31
Where: 1712 West Charleston Blvd.
More info: 702-385-3110
Frankie's Tiki Room will hosts a Halloween zombie party and encourages partygoers to dress in their most killer zombie costumes on Saturday, Oct. 31. All guests who are wearing a zombie costume will receive a complimentary Zombie cocktail, a lethal combination of rums, juices and garnished with a pineapple wedge. In addition, they will be given a DVD selected from a wide variety of zombie-themed films, including "Revolt of the Zombies" (1936), "King of the Zombies" (1941), "Zombie Nation" (2004) and "Zombie Town" (2007).

14th annual Fetish & Fantasy Halloween Ball
When: Oct. 31
Where: The Joint, Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road
Tickets: $82.50 general admission, $46.20 late night admission. VIP tickets, Super VIP skybox and table and bottle service also available.
More info: halloweenball.com
The annual ball will feature erotic stage performances, fire performers, laser and light shows, world class DJs, vendors, two huge dance floors, stilt walkers, freaks, monsters and surprises around every corner. Costumes are absolutely required. Performers include DJs Donald Clude and Scooter & LaVelle and Girls in Rubber, Men of Playgirl. Perish, Chain Goddes, and Freaky Stilts.

Night of the Killer Costumes
When: Oct. 31
Where: The Palms
More info: www.thekillercostumes.com
Halloween in Las Vegas is a time when Sin City's most sinister tempters and temptresses come out and play, and N9NE Group and Palms Casino Resort are captivating partygoers this year with the largest costume contest ever and more than $100,000 in cash and prizes.

Rain Nightclub: Best Overall Costume -- cash and prizes nearing $38,000 will be awarded to the top three funniest, scariest and most shocking costumes. Admission is $30( $40) and local ladies are free.

ghostbar: Best Ghoul Costume -- the top three ghostly goblins and ghouls will be awarded cash and prizes totaling approximately $8,000. Admission is $25 and local ladies are free.

Moon Nightclub: Best Sci-Fi Costume -- the three most out-of-this-world cosmic Sci-Fi costumes will win cash and prizes, totaling approximately $13,000. Admission is $40 and local ladies are free.

Playboy Club: Best Playboy Inspired Costume -- whether conventional or contemporary, the top three sexy chic Playboy-themed costumes will receive cash and prizes, totaling approximately $43,000. Admission is $40 and local ladies are free.

FAMILY AND SENIOR EVENTS:

2nd annual Wicked West Halloween Fest and Wicked West Film Fest
When: Oct. 16-17and 22-31
Where: Bonnie Springs, off West Charleston Boulevard about 18 miles of Las Vegas
Tickets: $10 huanted train and trail pass; $20 general admission; $30 RIP pass; $50 backstage RIP pass; and $60 for an Extreme Scream Season Pass.
More info: bonniescreams.com
The Wicked West Halloween Fest or Bonnie Screams will feature a Ghost Hunt, fire breathers, magicians, side shows and much more including a haunted Indian Trail for the younger set or those that like their haunted experience a little less extreme. The trail is being sponsored and run by Kidz Matter and Karate for Kids. There will also be vendors and food available including Pizza Hut who is one of the sponsors.

This year's Wicked West Film Fest will be on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23rd and 24th, and will be shown on several screens which will be situated inside the ghost town including one huge one setup in the center of town elevating the viewing experience. There will be celebrity guest (ghost) appearances and more.

Friday will be Phantasm night, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the release of the original film as well as the release of Phantasm 2 on DVD, with several of the stars in attendance including Reggie Bannister. Phantasm 2 will be shown along with several other new releases.

Saturday will be the world premier of the film, "The Lights" starring Joe Estevez. Joe will be attending promoting several of his other upcoming releases.

The evnt will culminate with a huge Halloween party that will take place over 2 days and will feature a specially produced interactive show called the "Lykwyd Experiment". There will also be a costume contest.

CCSD Spooky Ghoul Carnival
When: noon-8 p.m. Oct. 17 (grades 1-5); 5-10 p.m. Oct. 20 (grades 6-8); and 5-10 p.m. Oct. 27 (grades 9-12)
Where: Funtown Frightfest at Boca Park in Summerlin
Admission: $3 for adults, $2 for children under 12 or $10 for a family fun pack and includes free popcorn and soda
More info: 702-478-2899 or funtownfrightfest.com
In addition to an assortment of school group fun-draising booths, the 2009 Clark County School District Spooky Ghoul Carnival will feature plenty of fun, food and frights including carnival rides, midway games, haunted houses, pony rides, haunted train, pumpkin patch, live entertainment, spooky-oke (karaoke), costume contests, live radio remotes, special celebrity appearances, booth contests and much more.

The event will help local area students raise money for their favorite school group by providing free carnival booth space to Parent Teacher Associations and other recognized school organizations or clubs in the Clark County School District. Participating organizations will develop a fundraising concept for the event, decorate and staff their booths, and keep all of the proceeds for their school group or club.

4th annual Trunk-or-Treat
When: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 24
Where: Easter Seals Southern Nevada, 6200 W. Oakey Blvd.
Cost: $3 per child
Children of all ages are invited to dress up in costume and participate in the 4th annual Trunk-or-Treat. The event is a fundraiser fo Easter Seals Southern Nevada.

Halloween Party at Westminster Presbyterian
When: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 29
Where: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4601 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas, between Rancho Drive and Decatur Boulevard
Admission: Free
More info: 702-648-8437
Westminster's annual Halloween party is a free family event for neighborhood youngsters and the young at heart. Held on Thursday night because Friday is a school holiday. Enjoy costume contests, cakewalks, games, food, and more. All faiths are welcome here any time, especially at this secular event.

3rd Annual Safe Halloween Hunt
When: 2-5 p.m. Oct. 31
Where: Sammy's Woodfired Pizza, Centennial Hills, 7160 N. Durango Drive
More info: 702-365-7777
Families can embark on a spook-tacular adventure with the Halloween Hunt Adventure Map which comes with a reusable tote from Sammy's Woodfired Pizza to gather their "ghouldies" in, which will be distributed in the restaurant's courtyard. Several neighboring businesses will also participate in the event.

"Tricks & Treats" -- An Extreme Halloween Event
When: Begins at 4 p.m. Oct. 31
Where: The Village, 15 Cost de Lago, Henderson
More info: 702-567-6000
On Oct. 31st, Lake Las Vegas is working in partner with Action Sports United to create an extreme Halloween event. BMX pro athletes Reuel Erickson, Ricardo Laguna, Radio, and Gary Laurant will bring the ramps and Tricks, while Lake Las Vegas will be giving out Treats. There will be a safe street trick-or-treating, a performance by the JV Allstars from 7 to 10 p.m., a Spooky Haunted House, pinatas full of candy, ghoulish games, raffles, vendors, prizes, and costume contests for adults, kids, and pets!

Lowes Lake Las Vegas is also offering a special resort package which includes a one-night stay on Oct. 31 in an upgraded lakeview room; two SpiceSkool classes at Ricks Cafe on Oct. 31; two class passes to Action Sports United at Anthem skatepark; access to "Tricks & Treats"; raffle ticket for each child to the "Tricks & Treats" haunted village (an extra ticket if in costume); access to the Vegas Auto Expo on Nov. 01; a candy bag to use at the safe street; and children under 12 eat free with each paid adult. Cost of package is $222.

City of Las Vegas Halloween Events

 Harvest Potluck (ages 50+)
Monday, Oct. 19, 12:30 p.m. Advance registration required.
Free with a dish to share.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.

Halloween Carnival & Haunted House (all ages)
Friday, Oct. 23, 4 to 7 p.m.
Fee: $5 wristband
Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., (702) 229-6359.
Bring the family to enjoy the annual carnival. Sponsored with Johnson Community School.

Free Halloween Spooktacular (ages 2-12)
Friday, Oct. 23, 5 to 7 p.m.
Clark Community School, 3074 Arville Street, (702) 229-3686.
Enjoy a spooky haunted house, scary activities, fun, prizes and entertainment for kids. Bring five dry or canned goods to the event and receive five additional raffle tickets. Proceeds will benefit the Clark High School Food Pantry.

Free Halloween Carnival (ages 2-12)
Friday, Oct. 23, 5 to 7 p.m.
Robison Community School, 4794 Harris Ave., (702) 229-2542.
Children will enjoy games, prizes, candy and more.

Ward 2 Trunk or Treat Classic Car Show & Halloween Festival (all ages)
Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Car show awards at 2:30 p.m.
Free admission for trick or treaters and spectators. $25 car show advance registration due by Oct. 9; $35 cash car show registration on event day.
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100.
Everyone will enjoy this family event. Dress in costume to enjoy trick or treating, costume contest, music, raffles, vendors, carnival booths, face painting, jump house and contests. First 100 car show entries will receive goody bags, T-shirt, dash plaque, and raffle tickets. Lots of car show awards, including Outstanding Decorated Car, Best Participant Costume and Favorite Tricks or Treats. Call 229-2420 or e-mail Adodge@lasvegasnevada.gov for more information. Go to www.lasvegasnevada.gov/files/TrunkorTreatFlyerFINAL.pdf for information and car show registration form.

Ward 6 Annual Centennial Hills Day (all ages)
Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Free admission.
Centennial Hills Park, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive, between Deer Springs Way and Elkhorn Road.
Bring the family to enjoy this fall festival. Bring your old cell phones to donate to the Cell Phones for Soldiers Program. Enjoy a Halloween costume contest, sack races, jump houses, face painters, balloon artists, local children's performing groups, community vendors and other family activities. Call 229-6154 for information.

East Las Vegas Safe HalloweenFest (all ages)
Saturday, Oct. 24, 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Free admission.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Dress in costume to enjoy the annual spooky Safe HalloweenFest, including trick-or-treat booths, carnival games, costume parade with prizes and Monster Mash dance contests. Local businesses, organizations, and La Nueva 103.5 FM, Recuerdo 99.3 FM, and Radio Variedades 870 AM Univision radio stations support this event.

Kooky Pumpkin Creations Workshop (ages 50+)
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $3
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., 229-6125.
Bring your creativity and be ready to have some fun.

Monster Bash (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fee: $4
Dress in costume to enjoy food, games and lots of fun at this spooktacular Halloween party.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.

Murder Mystery Luncheon (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 11:30 a.m. Advance purchase required.
Ticket: $5
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Discover the crime, solve the mystery and apprehend the criminal, all during lunch aboard a "ship" cruising to the Bahamas! Cruise apparel or Halloween costumes are optional.

Halloween Party (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Oct. 28, noon. Advance registration required.
Fee: $6
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Dress in your best Halloween attire!

Monstrous Munchies & Movie (ages 6-12)
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $3
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St., (702) 229-6374.
Make a Halloween treat and then watch a fun Halloween movie.

Haunted in Las Vegas Day Tour (ages 50+)
Thursday, Oct. 29, 3 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $2 transportation fee plus cost of dinner (average $15)
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Have you heard the ghost stories? Did you know that there are many haunted places in Las Vegas? We will take a driving tour of the many sites and eat dinner at Carluccio's, one of the haunted locations, where we might see Liberace's ghost!

Howling Halloween Carnival (all ages)
Thursday, Oct. 29, 6 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $1
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St., 229-6374.
Have a ghoulish good time in costume contests, carnival games, the Haunted Hallway, and more!

Halloween Dance with Boyd Coulter and the Good Times Band (adults)
Thursday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m.
Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 event day.
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 229-6383
Get in the spirit and monster mash at the annual Halloween-themed dance. Boyd Coulter and the Good Times Band take the stage to play big band music from the 1940s to the '60s, including swing, ballads, waltzes, Latin and more. Costumes are encouraged, but not required.

Harvest Festival Potluck (ages 50+)
Thursday, Nov. 5, 10:30 a.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $1
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Bring a dish and a funny story to share.

City of Henderson Halloween Events


Tots Trick or Treat Trail
Dress little ones in their Halloween costumes and let them trick or treat in the safety of our recreation centers. Admission is free, but a donation of two canned food items to benefit the Henderson Salvation Army would be appreciated. Locations: Whitney Ranch Recreation Center and Valley View Recreation Center.
500 Harris St.
Ages 1-5
11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m., Oct. 22
Free

Pumpkin Picking & Painting
Pick a pumpkin from our mini pumpkin patch and use paint, sparkles and other festive supplies to create a pumpkin masterpiece that's sure to impress. Dress in play clothes and bring an old shirt to use as a smock. This could get messy! Register by Oct. 21.
Location: Silver Springs Recreation Center
Ages 3-5
10-11 a.m., Oct. 24
$12
Ages 6-8
11 a.m.-noon, Oct. 24
$12

Trunk or Treat
Put on your costume and follow the trick or treat trail in our parking lot. We'll pass out a fun mix of tricks and treats from the trunks of our spookily decorated cars. Event includes entertainment and a costume contest. Barbecued ribs, chicken and hamburgers will be available for purchase. Register by Oct. 28 or pay at the door.
Location: Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Rd.
All ages
6-9 p.m., Oct. 29
$3 in advance, $5 at the door

Tricks & Treats Plant Projects For Kids
A Master Gardener introduces a few festive and fun plant projects for kids to do now and through the cold winter months.
Location: Acacia Demonstration Gardens, 50 Casa Del Fuego St.
Ages 6+
9-10 a.m., Oct. 31
Free

Birds With A Spooky Reputation
Some birds give people the creeps around Halloween. Find out why crows, ravens, barn owls, and turkey vultures have spooky reputations.
Location: Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve
Ages 6-12
10-11 a.m., Oct. 31
Free

OTHER EVENTS:

OktoberFrightFest on Fremont Street
When: Oct. 13-31
Where: Fremont Street Experience, downtown Las Vegas
More info: vegasexperience.com
Fremont Street Experience will transform itself into the ultimate adult playground with Oktoberfest and Halloween festivities, including a haunted house attraction inside Binion's, a Viva Vision light and sound show themed to "Time Warp" and "Monster Mash," seasonal Oktoberfest food & drink specials, plus three free Halloween-themed stage shows never seen before in Las Vegas.

Live entertainment includes Jan Rouven, an international master illusionist from Germany, will make his Las Vegas debut by headlining Oktobertfest. Oher entertainment includes Frank & The Steins, a live musical revue of classic Halloween songs, and "Sexy and Dangerous Mario & Jenny" from NBC's "America's Got Talent."

In addition to all the free entertainment on Fremont Street Experience, Binion's completes OktoberFrightFest with its first ever Downtown Vegas Haunted Casino. The ticketed-admission attraction features three thrilling haunts open 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Oct. 8-10 and Oct. 13-31 (dark Mondays).

Food and drink specials will also be available throughout OktoberFrightFest, including beer specials featuring Blue Moon craft beer -- Blue Moon drafts for $3 and Blue Moon Rising (Blue Moon with a sidecar of Bacardi O) for $4 -- and specialty cocktails by Bacardi -- Bacardi Bat Bit (Bacardi and Cola) for $4 and the Nightmare Margarita (Corzo tequila with pomegranate) for $4.

Haunted Tours at Titantic: The Artifact Exhibition
When: 8 p.m. Oct. 23-25 and 29-31
Where: Luxor
Cost: $27 for adults, $20 for children, $25 for seniors and $24 with a Nevada ID.
More info: 702-262-4400
Recently featured on SciFi's Ghost Hunters, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at Luxor has people questioning if lost passengers have returned to the personal items they once carried on board. Have some spooky fun and discover if the ghost stories are true with a free haunted tour October 23, 24, 25, 29, 30 and 31 at 8 p.m. with paid admission.

2nd annual Monster Mash Car Bash
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 24
Where: Las Vegas Hilton
More info: (702) 732-5111
This is the largest Halloween car show in Southern Nevada. Proceeds will benefit F.A.S.T. (Finding Autistic Solutions for Tomorrow). Vendors will provide food and drinks, entertainment, a variety of car parts and accessories and there will be live demonstrations of new and innovative car accessories. Kids are invited to dress up as their favorite superhero or ghost or ghoublin and do some early trick-or-treating in the "Trunk or Treat" area.

The Great Pumpkin Run
When: Oct. 30 (the race begins as daylight ends)
Where: Woodlawn Cemetery
More info: www.GreatPumpkinRun.com
The Great Pumpkin Run is not a normal 5K. By participating in the Great Pumpkin Run, runners and walkers, dressed in a variety of costumes, will head through Woodlawn Cemetery and end up at a Halloween-themed after-party complete with free food, drinks and entertainment. Best of all, the funds raised from this first ever Halloween run benefits Easter Seals Southern Nevada. A one-mile walk is also an option for those interested in participating at a slower pace.

Participants will park at Cashman Field (Lot D) where the registration table will be located. The cost to participate in the 5K is $25 for runners and the 1 mile walk costs $15 for those who register in advance. Participants are encouraged to register before Oct. 24 when the registration fee will increase.

The event is a fundraiser for Easter Seals Southern Nevada.

The Bloody Sketch Show
When: 9 p.m. Oct. 18 and Oct. 25 and 8 p.m. Oct. 30 and 31
Tickets: $15
Where: Stage Door Theatre, Town Square, 6587 Las Vegas Blvd. South
More info: 702-949-6123
Fun with cannibalism, zombies, vampires, devils, gods, serial killing clowns, Frankenberry blood, gore and so much more.

Golden Nugget's Spook-Tacular Blackjack Tournament
When: Oct. 30-Nov. 1
Where: Golden Nugget
More info: 1-800-777-5687
An entry fee of just $50 gets you into this fun-filled tournament where you could take home your share of $25,000 in CASH, Free Slot Play or "Play Till You Lose" Tax-Free Promo Chips!

Friday, Oct. 30
Register tonight from 5 - 8 p.m. and receive one drawing ticket and be entered to win one of ten Drawings for $50 in Promo Chips.

Register in costume* and receive two drawing tickets!

Saturday, Oct. 31
Late Registration from 8 - 10 a.m. & Tournament Play

Sunday, November 1
Tournament Play, $50 Re-Buys, $1,000 BONUS Drawing PLUS Wildcard Drawing** for ONE Seat at the Final Table!

"Trick or Tweet"
When: Oct. 30-31
Where: Caesars Palace
More info: www.twitter.com/caesarspalace or www.facebook.com/caesarspalacelv
Caesars Palace is offering a special package Halloween weekend that includes two-night classic accommodations; two Roman Ritual passes to Qua Baths & Spa; complimentary in-room Internet access; a complimentary in-room movie; VIP passes to PURE Nightclub for Friday or Saturday night, hosted by Nicky Hilton; a $50 resort credit and much more.

In addition, Caesars Palace will Tweet locations throughout the property for followers to go. Once they find their destination, there will wait treats like free food and drinks, including drink specials from Bacardi USA, great giveaways and chances to meet fellow followers.

Costumes encouraged, but not necessary. Price begins as little as $175 per night. (With a Saturday night averaging $275, that's a $200 savings.)

Psychic Fair
Where: Aquarius Pavilion, Aquarius hotel-casino, Laughlin
When: noon to 9 p.m. Oct. 31
Admission: Free but private readings are $20
More info: (702) 298-5111
The Psychic Fair will feature a variety of psychics, palm readers, channelers, tarot card readers and clairvoyants.

Cosplay Halloween at SUSHISAMBA at The Palazzo
This Oct. 31, SUSHISAMBA strip pays tribute to the 'COSPLAY' (costume + play) subculture of Japan with Halloween specials, a COSPLAY cocktail and the spin-sounds of a live DJ. Costume guests are welcome! For more information, visit sushisamba.com.