Upcoming Fall Harvest and Halloween Events

Well, the beautiful harvest moon last night reminded us all that Halloween is just around the corner.  The City of Las Vegas has a number of events throughout the month of October to celebrate that fall is upon us!

Here is a list of upcoming events for ghosts and goblins of all ages (all events are subject to change so as it gets closer we recommend calling ahead to confirm the details.  We will continue to update this list between now and All Hallow's Eve:

Scaribelli Scarecrows (all ages)
Friday, October 5, 6 to 8 p.m. Pre-register by October 1.
$20 per family
Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Avenue, (702) 229-6359.
Make a scarecrow, craft projects and much more fall fun. Bring
clothes for your scarecrow to wear.

Rainbow Company Youth Theatre presents "My Neighbor, the Monster"
October 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 at 7 p.m.; October 7, 13 and 14 at 2 p.m.
Tickets: $7 adults, $5 teens & seniors, $3 children 12 & under.
Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Boulevard North,
(702) 229-6211
Is the strange man who lives in a scary old house a monster? Find out
in the premiere of this brand-new play when Timmy uncovers the secret
of his mysterious neighbor. The story pulsates with suspense and
entertaining visitations – perfectly riveting for ages 8 through
adult.

Creepy Critter Pillowcase Workshop (ages 6-12)
Saturday, October 6, 10:30 a.m. to noon
Fee: $10
Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road,
(702) 229-1607.
Prepare for Halloween by turning a plain pillowcase into a creepy
critter. All supplies included.

Fall Wreath Craft Workshop (ages 50+)
Tuesday, October 9, 9 a.m.
Fee: Free with $2 annual senior programs membership.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Avenue,
(702) 229-1515.
Create fall wreaths for your use or to help decorate the center.
Supplies included.

B-O-O Bag (ages 4-10)
Wednesday, October 10, 4 to 5 p.m.
Fee: $5
Robison Community School, 4794 Harris Avenue,
(702) 229-2542.
Bring a solid-color pillowcase and have a spooky time making a
Halloween bag and goodies.

Lunch with Witch Wanda (ages 3-8 with parent)
Saturday, October 13, 1:45 to 3:15 p.m.
Fee: $12
Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road,
(702) 229-1607.
Eat Halloween-shaped sandwiches, drink witches' brew, play pin the
nose on the pumpkin, paint your own pumpkin, and have your picture
taken with Witch Wanda.

Oktoberfest (ages 50+)
Friday, October 19, 12:30 p.m. Advance purchase required.
Fee: $6 by Oct. 17; $7 Oct. 18-19
Northwest Senior Center, 6841 W. Lone Mountain Road,
(702) 229-4794.
Enjoy hot German potato salad, bratwurst, sauerkraut, sweet and sour
beans and Black Forest cake.

Howling Halloween Carnival & Haunted House Experience (all ages)
Friday, October 19, 4 to 7 p.m.; Haunted House open 5 to 7 p.m.
Fee: $5 wristband
Charleston Neighborhood Preservation Park, Hyde Avenue west of Torrey
Pines Drive.
Enjoy carnival booths with candy prizes, eating contest, pumpkin
patch extravaganza, live entertainment and a spooky haunted house.
Treats available for purchase. Sponsored by Charleston Heights and
Johnson Community Schools and Mirabelli Community Center.
Call 229-6359 for information.

Freakishly Fun Treats (ages 5-12)
Friday, October 19, 5 to 6 p.m.
Fee: $5
Rafael Rivera Community Center, 2900 E. Stewart Avenue,
(702) 229-4600.
Make some delicious sweets that would tempt any witch or goblin.
Register by Oct. 12.

Brinley Boofest (ages 3-12)
Friday, October 19, 6 to 9 p.m.
Fee: $3. Refreshments available for purchase.
Brinley Community School, 6150 Smoke Ranch Road, (702) 229-2642.
Play carnival games, visit the haunted graveyard, and compete in
costume contest.

Halloween BOO Youth Dance (ages 11-15)
Friday, October 19, 6 to 9 p.m.
Fee: $5
Gibson Community School, 3990 W. Washington Avenue, (702) 229-5096.
Dress in an outrageous costume and enjoy a fun, safe night out.

Free Movie in the Park (all ages)
Friday, October 19, 6:30 p.m. pre-movie activity, 7 p.m. movie
Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, (702) 229-1607.
Bring lawn chairs and/or blankets to enjoy "Witches" family movie.
Dress for the weather. Pre-movie activities include a Halloween
costume parade, pumpkin weight-guessing contest and more.
Refreshments will be available for purchase. Event canceled in case
of inclement weather.

Annual Autumn Arts Festival (all ages)
Saturday, October 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free admission.
Derfelt Senior Citizens Center, 3343 West Washington Avenue, (702)229-6601.
Bring the family to enjoy the festival in Lorenzi Park and find that
perfect piece of art or special handmade craft you have been seeking.
Lunch available for purchase.

Knott's Scary Farm Trip (ages 12-adults)
Saturday, October 20, noon to midnight
Fee: $80, includes transportation and park admission.
Molasky Community School, 7801 West Gilmore, (702) 229-5345.
Knott's Berry Farm is transformed for Halloween into a spooktacular
adventure of scary rides, haunted houses, ghosts, goblins and more.
Advance registration is required.

Free Halloween Spooktacular (ages 2-12)
Saturday, October 20, 2 to 4 p.m.
Clark Community School, 3074 Arville Street, (702) 365-9272.
Enjoy Halloween fun, haunted house, scary activities, prizes and
entertainment.

Pirate's Costume Party Dance (ages 50+)
Saturday, October 20, 6 to 9 p.m.
Fee: $4
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 East Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Dress in your best pirate attire to dance a lively jig.

Free Trunk or Treat Celebration (ages 2-12)
Saturday, October 20, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Molasky Community School, 7801 West Gilmore, (702) 229-5345.
Dress in your favorite costume for Halloween fun, costume contest and
trick-or-treating from trunks of cars.

Haunted Halloween Craft Workshop (ages 50+)
Tuesday, October 23, 9 a.m.
Fee: Free with $2 annual senior programs membership.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Avenue, (702) 229-1515.
Create Halloween decorations for your use or to help decorate the
center. Supplies included.

Free Ice Cream Social & More (ages 50+)
Tuesday, October 23, 2 p.m.
Northwest Senior Center, 6841 W. Lone Mountain Road, (702) 229-4794.
Secure Horizons will provide a variety of ice cream and toppings. A
representative will talk about Medicare Part D and other healthcare
concerns. Enjoy games and raffle prizes, too.

Flashlight Pumpkin Hunt (ages 4-9)
Wednesday, October 24, 6 to 7 p.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $2
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 North Pavilion Center
Drive, (702) 229-1100.
Hunt for the Great Pumpkin, other pumpkins and treats in the Boneyard
Backyard and win prizes.

Harvest Festival Social (ages 50+)
Thursday, October 25, 11 a.m.
Fee: $3
Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Avenue, (702) 229-1600.
Enjoy pumpkin carving, a harvest craft, potato bar with toppings
galore, caramel apples, homemade root beer floats, popcorn, and
plenty of activities!

Oktoberfest Luncheon (ages 50+)
Thursday, October 25, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fee: $4
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 East Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Celebrate with hot German potato salad, bratwurst, sauerkraut, sweet
and sour beans and German chocolate cake.

Free Harvest Festival/Treatin' Trunks (all ages)
Thursday, October 25, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Stupak Community Center, 300 W. Boston Avenue, (702) 229-2488.
Annual festival includes games, costume contests, prizes and trick or
treating.

Monster Mash Halloween Carnival & Creepy Street (all ages)
Thursday, October 25, 6 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $2 for carnival, children 2 and younger enter free; $1 for
Creepy Street (ages 6+)
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 North Pavilion Center
Drive, (702) 229-1100.
Come in costume to enjoy spooky games, contests, candy and prizes for
the little ones. Youth ages 6 and older will enjoy the Creepy Street
haunted hallway, prepared by the center's youth council.

Halloween Dance (ages 10-14)
Thursday, October 25, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $5
Molasky Community School, 7801 West Gilmore, (702) 229-5345.
Dress in costume, dance to the latest music and socialize with
friends. Snacks available for purchase.

Halloween Carnival (all ages)
Thursday, October 25, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Fee: 25 cents per carnival booth
Robison Community School, 4794 Harris Avenue, (702) 229-2542.
Dress in costume to enjoy games, prizes, contests and more.
Refreshments available for sale.

Monster Mania Carnival and Haunted House (all ages)
Thursday, October 25, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $5 for 25 tickets
Becker Community School, 9110 Hillpointe Road, (702) 229-2482.
Come in costume to enjoy Halloween fun.

Spooky Cookie Fun (ages 3-5)
Friday, October 26, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Fee: $8
Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, (702) 229-1607.
Make and eat cookies decorated like your favorite Halloween
characters.

The Pumpkin Patch (ages 4-10)
Saturday, October 27, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $10, includes pumpkin, paint and accessories.
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 North Pavilion Center
Drive, (702) 229-1100.
Pick out your perfect pumpkin to create a jack-o-lantern. You supply the creativity.

Pumpkin Slam Contest (ages 7-14)
Saturday, October 27, noon to 2 p.m.
Fee: $5
Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6309.
Slam dunk a pumpkin through a basketball hoop with a twist while
jumping off the diving board. Prizes will be awarded. Pre-
registration required.

Free Safe HalloweenFest (all ages)
Saturday, October 27, 5 to 7:30 p.m.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 North Eastern Avenue,
(702) 229-1515
Dress in costume for a safe night of trick-or-treat booths, carnival
games, "Monster Mash" dance contests, costume parade and prizes.
Sponsored by Univision Radio, local businesses and organizations.

Halloween Dance with Don Burke Dance Band (adults)
Saturday, October 27, 7 to 10 p.m.
Tickets: $10 advance, $12 performance day
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 South Brush Street, (702) 229-6383
Dress in costume and dance to music from the 1940s-'60s, including
swing, ballads, waltzes, Latin, etc.

Little Goblin Party (ages 3-6)
Monday, October 29, 4 to 5 p.m.
Fee: $5
Robison Community School, 4794 Harris Avenue, (702) 229-2542.
Dress as your favorite character and come play goblin games, eat gory
food and drink witches' brew.

Halloween Carnival and Goblin Gathering (ages 1-10)
Tuesday, October 30, 6 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $2
Lied Community School, 5340 West Tropical Parkway, (702) 229-5072.
Dress in costume, play carnival games and enjoy treats.

Haunted Luau Luncheon (ages 50+)
Wednesday, October 31, 11:30 a.m. Advance purchase required.
Fee: $5.
Derfelt Senior Citizens Center, 3343 West Washington Avenue, (702) 229-6601.
Dress in costume to enjoy a luau with hula entertainment. Stay for
Texas Hold'em after lunch.

Spooktacular Party (ages 50+)
Wednesday, October 31, 11:30 a.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $3
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Avenue, (702)229-1515.
Don your best costume and come to enjoy great food, ghostly games and
costume contest.

Free Pumpkin Party Parade of Costumes (ages 50+)
Wednesday, October 31, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Win a bag of goodies by wearing your original costume – spooky,
bizarre, funny or grotesque – to our Halloween party. Enjoy games and
light refreshments, too.

Beaded Gourds Workshop (ages 50+)
Wednesday, October 31, 1 p.m.
Fee: $5
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 North Eastern Avenue,
(702) 229-1515.
Make a beautiful, beaded gourd perfect for the Thanksgiving table or
as a gift.

Howling Halloween Carnival (ages 2-14)
Wednesday, October 31, 5 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $1 for haunted house; all else is free.
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J Street, (702) 229-6374.
Enjoy costume contests, haunted house, carnival games, candy prizes,
jump house and much more.

Free Halloweird Monster Bash (ages 3-adults)
Wednesday, October 31, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Rafael Rivera Community Center, 2900 E. Stewart Avenue, (702) 229-4600.
Enjoy carnival-style games, treats and the haunted house, if you
dare.