Get ready for a spooktacular season of wicked events, thrilling balls and eerie bashes that will leave you howling for more from family-friendly events to adult-only celebrations. Whether you’re in for spine-tingling surprises, ghostly glamour or monster-filled madness, prepare to dance with the undead, embrace the eerie and party.
Tahoe Donner Fall Festival
Oct. 12 | Northwoods Clubhouse | Truckee
Now in its 13th year, this family-friendly harvest celebration for all ages features a full day of seasonal-themed events and activities. | tahoedonner.com
Pumpkin Patch Splash
Oct. 13 | South Lake Tahoe Rec & Swim Complex
The inaugural Pumpkin Patch Splash is a unique event where kids pick their pumpkins from the poolthen decorate them. Activities include pumpkin bowling and pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe; goodie bags for all participants. Pre-registration is required. | cityofslt.us
“Rocky Horror Picture Show”
Oct. 18 | Bally’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.
Late-Nite Productions presents the 49th year anniversary of “Rocky Horror Picture Show” hosted by original cast member Brad Majors aka Barry Bostwick. The show will include a live shadow cast acting out the movie on stage with audience participation, VIP meet and greet and a costume contest. | lateniteproductions.com
Harvest Festival
Oct. 19 | Tahoe City Community Center
Join Tahoe City Public Utility District at the Tahoe City Community Center for the return of its special fall event offering carnival-style games, rock wall, bounce houses, hay rides and more from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | tcpud.org
Pumpkin Patch Express
Oct. 19-20, 26-27 | Western Pacific Railroad Museum | Portola
Climb aboard for some spooky fun. This event is family friendly; trains depart hourly starting at 1 to 5 p.m. for the pumpkin patch. View special exhibits and join in the Halloween fun. | pumpkin.wplives.org
Meyers Mountain Fall Festival
Oct. 19-20 | Tahoe Paradise Park | Meyers
Enjoy live performances by Mescalito and Broken Compass Bluegrass. Fill up on food and drinks from local food vendors, grab a candy apple or a pumpkin cookie while exploring the vendor village. Discover unique creations at the artisan craft booths and let the kids’ creativity run wild in the dedicated kid’s craft area and pumpkin patch. | meyersmtnmarket.org
Kids Pumpkin Fun Runs
Oct. 20 | Lakeside Beach | Stateline, Nev.
Sponsored by Soroptimist Club of South Lake Tahoe, the Kids Pumpkin Fun Run is ages 1 to 10. Wear Halloween costumes and be ready to start running at 10:30 a.m. Free entry, race bib, hot dog and drink. Register online. | laketahoemarathon.com
Trail of Treats and Terror
Oct. 24 | Village Green | Incline Village, Nev.
This event provides a safe Halloween experience to the Incline Village/Crystal Bay community. Travel through the haunted forest, snap a family photo and enjoy some spooky fun from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wear your best costume.| yourtahoeplace.com
Halloween Parade
Oct. 25 | Downtown Truckee
Children of all ages can parade in their Halloween costumes in historic downtown Truckee to the Community Arts Center for an old-fashioned trick or treat. Parade starts at 6 p.m. sharp. | tdprd.org
Harvest Festival
Oct. 25 | Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe | Kings Beach
A haunted house, glow room, costumes, food and North Tahoe PUD Monster Trucks. | bgcnlt.org
Boo Bash
Oct 25-26 | South Lake Tahoe Parks & Rec Center
Get ready for a night filled with fun, music and plenty of treats. Dress up to see your favorite villain, take a haunted horseless carriage ride, see live performances and try other eerie activities. All children younger than age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. | eventbrite.com
Creeper’s Ball
Oct. 26 | Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev.
The Creeper’s Ball returns to the casino’s Crown Room with Moustache Harbor. Ages 21 and older only. | crystalbaycasino.com
Graeagle Merchants Trick or Treat
Oct. 26 | downtown Graeagle
Participating downtown merchants host a family-friendly, safe trick-or-treat event from 4 to 6 p.m. | graeagle.com
Halloween History Tour
Oct. 26 | Tin Cup Digging Park | Downieville
Get ready to explore this idyllic village tucked into the Lost Sierra and hear about its grizzly past. Includes trick-or-treat walk along Main Street, pre-tour libations at Boomtown Lodge and after-party at St. Johns Place. | sierracountychamber.com
Halloween Show & Costume Party
Oct. 25 | Albi Ale Works Incline Public House
Metal Echo’s 5th annual Halloween features front woman Kandy Xander, along with aerialists and dancers from Moonlight Movement for this Cirque Nocturne-themed show and costume party from 7:30 to 10 p.m. All ages welcome. Prizes for best costume. | Tickets metalecho.bpt.me
Deadman’s Jam
Oct. 26-27 | Woodward Tahoe | Donner Summit
Enjoy an action-packed skateboard (Oct. 26) and scooter jam (Oct. 27) at the indoor skatepark at noon on both days. Divisions open at every level. Includes spooky activities and costume competition. | rideboreal.com
Freaker’s Ball
Oct. 26-27 | Bally’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.
The Freaker’s Ball offers two parties under one roof: experience Halloween celebrations at both the Opal Ultra Lounge and Blu Nightclub. This night of haunted happenings includes go-go dancers, DJs, laser lights and drink specials. Come in costume for a chance to win a share of $10,000 in cash and prizes. | casinos.ballys.com
Spooktacular
Oct. 27 | Zephyr Point | Stateline, Nev.
Join a family-friendly evening benefiting Zephyr Point’s Youth Camps with a haunted house, trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting, bounce house, face painting, costume contests, hay rides and more from 5 to 8 p.m. | zephyrpoint.org
Oktober-Pumpkinfest
Oct. 29 | Chamber Kiosk | Loyalton
From 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. enjoy a meet and greet harvest festival, Country Crafts Bazaar, costume contest for kids and pumpkin carving at the corner of Hwy. 49 and Hwy. 89. | sierracountychamber.com
Heavenly Trick or Treat
Oct. 31 | Shops at Heavenly | South Lake Tahoe
Enjoy free trick or treating from 3 to 7 p.m. with stops at local businesses in the village, bounce houses, slides, Zombie DJs, music by Cash Only and a costume contest. | theshopsatheavenly.com
Tahoe City Trick-or-Treat
Oct. 31 | Commons Beach | Tahoe City
Trick or Treat for kids of all ages is from 4 to 6 p.m. starting at Heritage Plaza. Local businesses will pass out candy to those in costume. | tcpud.org
Haunted Carnival
Oct. 31 | Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe | Incline Village, Nev.
Hyatt Regency hosts a family-friend event from 4 to 9 p.m. featuring carnival games, treats, haunted house, costume contest, and Halloween-themed activities. $10 donation. Benefits Incline Education Fund. | hyattregencylaketahoe.com
Halloween Costume Swap
Oct. 12 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Free
Community Recreation Center, Truckee
Donations accepted Oct. 11
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