2026 Memphis Guide to Halloween Events + Haunted Houses
Memphis Guide To Halloween: Haunted Houses, Pumpkin Patches, And Events
Whether you want a real scare or a costume party, Memphis goes all out for spooky season. This guide covers the best Halloween events and haunted houses around the city.
Whether you want a real scare or a costume party, Memphis goes all out for spooky season. This guide covers the best Halloween events and haunted houses around the city.
That includes indoor haunts and scream parks, ghost tours, Monster Market and cemetery movie nights. Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, so there's plenty to pack into the weekend. Bookmark this page, because we'll keep it updated as new events are announced.
For more fall fun:
- Best Memphis Area Pumpkin Patches
- Memphis Oktoberfests and Beer Festivals Guide
- Get Lost in the Agricenter Corn Maze
Add your events for us to add to our guide here.
TOURS + HAUNTED HOUSES + ONGOING EVENTS
Historical Haunts Memphis (ongoing)
Historical Haunts hosts ongoing spooky tours, haunted pub crawls, and ghost hunts. This goes on year-round, not just during this spooky season. But you'll want to make your reservations for October tours and crawls quickly as it tends to get crowded this time of year, and capacity is limited.
Backbeat Tours (ongoing)
This 90-minute walking tour covers the haunted history of the South Main Historic District, including the Orpheum Theatre and Earnestine & Hazel's. Tours meet at Beale Street and B.B. King Blvd. (at Alfred's). Tickets are $27 for adults, $18 for kids 5–12, and free for ages 0–4. Tours sell out quickly, so you'll need to book ahead.
Dixon Pumpkin House (Sept. 30 - October 31)
The annual pumpkin house is back for your perfect photo op and holiday tradition. Made with 100+ pumpkins–it's the perfect backdrop! Don't forget that the Dixon is free to visit! Highly recommend sticking around to explore the galleries and gardens too.
Zoo Boo at Memphis Zoo (select nights, Sept. 18-Nov.1)
Zoo Boo is ALL-NEW this year, with more nights and a completely reimagined Halloween experience. Expect Halloween treats and drinks, spooky decor and a 7-foot-tall maze. It runs 6–9:30 p.m. (last entry at 9 p.m.). Tickets are $23 for non-members and $20 for members, sold online only, and parking is included. Costumes are encouraged.
Frightober Film Series (Tuesdays, Oct. 6-27)
Crosstown Arts is bringing back its free Halloween film series, with a classic horror screening every week in October. Doors open at 6 p.m., and films start at 6:30 p.m. at Crosstown Arts Theater, 1350 Concourse Ave.
- Oct. 6: Carnival of Souls (1962, PG)
- Oct. 13: Cure (1997, NR)
- Oct. 20: The Witch (2016, R)
- Oct. 27: Halloween (1978, R)
Monster Market at The Medicine Factory (October 16-25)
Memphis' spookiest pop-up shop turns 10 this year, with more than 100 curated makers and artists at 85 Virginia Ave. W. Admission is free. Special events include:
- Opening Night Party (Oct. 16): photo booth, drinks, snacks and tunes
- The Exorcist with Weirdo Book Club (Oct. 17)
- Frankenstein with Beale Street Monster Club (Oct. 18)
- Stage & Sketch: Monster Edition (Oct. 19)
- Monster Collage Party with Like Really Creative (Oct. 21, registration required)
- The Craft: Crafty Cinema Night (Oct. 22)
- Dinner in Hell (ticketed, limited seating)
Wicked Ways Haunted House (Select Nights starting Oct. 2)
Wicked Ways is celebrating its 15th anniversary with an all-new experience at "the largest and most gruesome all-indoor haunted attraction in Memphis. Lines can get long as we get closer to Halloween, so go early in the season and early in the evening, too. Want to amplify your terrifying experience? There’s an add on for a Tormented Extreme Virtual Reality Encounter or a 5-minute escape room and a Tormented Extreme Virtual Reality Encounter. Check out the website for ticket info and hours, which vary depending on the day.
Jones Orchard Shadowlands of Fear (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays through October. 31)
Imagining yourself in cute flannel, picking apples and such? Forget it. At Jones Orchard’s scary attractions, creatures and creeps come out to haunt the woods with two haunted attractions "Shadowlands" and "Hysteria," Not kid-friendly! $25 tickets per attraction or $40 for both. VIP skip-the-line passes for $34-$49.
HauntedWeb Scream Park (Select Nights, Sept. 26-Nov.1)
General admission gets you four haunted houses: Piney River Campground, Slotch Sanatorium, The Residence and Voodoo Village. There are also three 10-minute mini escape rooms: The Lab, Killing Time and The Awakening. Guests 21+ can find the hidden Skeleton Key Lounge speakeasy. Add-ons include the Zombie Hunt gel-ball shooting gallery and a $10 Respawn Pass for a second run-through. Tickets start at $19.99 per house, and full-access passes are $24.99–$34.99 depending on the date. Parking is free at 2665 S. Perkins.
The Amuse Spooktacular at The Adventure Museum (Oct. 9–11, Oct. 16–18 and Oct. 23–Nov. 1)
This brand-new, family-friendly Halloween pop-up is less about walking through a haunt and more about playing, solving and creating your way through it. The 90-minute experience takes over several spaces in Chickasaw Oaks Mall, just outside The Adventure Museum, with five themed areas:
- Dead & Breakfast: Solve the landlady's riddle at a creepy B&B before your stay becomes permanent.
- Escape the Cosmic Castle: Follow a blacklight trail to escape Space Dracula's glowing castle.
- Mystical Market: Make a magical craft to take home.
- Circus of Chaos: Play carnival games and trade your tickets for prizes.
- Boo's Clues: Crack the riddles of the haunted podiums.
Sessions start at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $14.99 per person, or $39.99 for a combo that adds a one-hour pass to The Adventure Museum. It's a great way to try Amuse for the first time. Tickets are limited and sessions are expected to fill up fast.
Haunted Car Wash at Shine and Roll (Thursdays–Saturdays in October)
Get a scare and a clean car at the same time. Creepy characters, jump scares and a haunted tunnel take over Shine and Roll Car Wash, 3610 Centennial Dr., from 7–10 p.m. Kids stay safely locked in the car the whole time, and there are spooky photo ops too. Your ticket includes a car wash. Tickets are separate from car wash memberships and are limited, so buy ahead.
MEMPHIS HALLOWEEN PARTIES AND SHOWS
MEMPHIS HALLOWEEN PARTIES AND SHOWS
Fright and Flight 5K (Oct. 4)
This Halloween-themed 5K at Hyde Lake Pavilion in Shelby Farms Park benefits Dorothy Day House, which helps homeless families in Memphis. The kids fun run starts at 8:45 a.m., and the 5K starts at 9 a.m. Registration is about $39 for the 5K and $18 for the kids run.
Halloween SPOOKtacular (Oct. 4)
Memphis Wrestling hosts an afternoon of wrestling, magic from Memphis legend The Spellbinder, a costume contest and a meet-and-greet. It runs 1:30–4:15 p.m. at the WrestleCenter, 3296 Winbrook Dr. Standard and VIP tickets are available.
A Li'l Spooky Somethin' at Novel (Oct. 11)
Sip, snack, socialize and shop your way to the perfect fall reading list at Novel, 387 Perkins Extd. Browse special displays, get personal recommendations from the booksellers and grab a drink from the Moode Matcha Cafe pop-up. Tickets are $15 for the 11 a.m., noon or 1 p.m. time slot. Each one includes a drink, exclusive Novel merch and 10% off everything you buy that day. The 1 p.m. ticket adds a guided spooky book swap and discussion at 1:45 p.m., so bring a spooky or cozy fall read to trade. Last year's Spooky Season Book Fair sold out fast.
Blooms and Brews (Oct. 15)
Spend a fall evening in one of Midtown's little community treasures. Huey's Community Garden and MidtownMemphis.org host this night of good food, music and a Midtown sunset at 1895 Madison Ave. It's the garden's only fundraiser of the year, and it helps the garden keep growing food and bringing neighbors together. It runs 5–7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35, and extra donations are welcome.
Spooky Halloween Activities at Monster Mini Golf Cordova (Oct. 15–31)
If you want Halloween fun beyond one crowded weekend, gather your favorite ghouls for glow-in-the-dark mini golf, arcade games and monster-filled indoor fun. It works for a Halloween date night, a family night out or an October birthday. The hours are noon–8 p.m. at 7990 Trinity Rd. in Cordova, and it's a friendly fright for all ages.
Soul of the City: Elmwood Obscura (Oct. 16–17)
Elmwood Cemetery turns Victorian at sunset. Costumed performers bring eight of its most mysterious residents to life, including a convicted murderer and a reverend who dabbled in séances. Gates open at 5 p.m.
Pumpkin Workshops at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens (Oct. 16–17)
The Dixon has a pumpkin project for every age this October:
- Teen Workshop: Pumpkin Carving (Oct. 16, 5–7 p.m., ages 14–18): Learn basic carving techniques and design ideas to turn a pumpkin into a one-of-a-kind jack-o’-lantern.
- Adult Workshop: Pumpkin Succulent Centerpiece (Oct. 17, 10 a.m.–noon, 18+): Build a festive centerpiece of pumpkins, succulents and moss in the greenhouse. All supplies are included.
- Youth Workshop: Block Carving Pumpkins (Oct. 17, 1:30–3:30 p.m., ages 10–13): Kids learn traditional printmaking carving tools and techniques, then use them on a jack-o’-lantern to take home.
The teen and youth workshops are $15, or $10 for members. The adult workshop is $35, or $25 for members. All three are at 4339 Park Ave.
Junior League of Memphis Witches Run 5K/10K (Oct. 17)
Grab your witch hat for a Halloween run through the historic East Buntyn neighborhood. Choose the 10K, 5K, 1-mile Fun Run or a virtual Ghost Runner option. The 5K/10K starts at 9 a.m. and the Fun Run at 9:15 a.m. from 3475 Central Ave. Stick around for the after-party with kids' games, candy, a Boo-mosa bar and a silent auction. There are costume prizes for adults and kids. Proceeds support Junior League of Memphis community programs.
Halloween Hike at Memphis Botanic Garden (Oct. 17)
This daytime alternative to door-to-door trick-or-treating is presented by Huey's. More than 30 community organizations hand out treats, along with not-so-spooky characters, hands-on activities and food trucks. Costumes are encouraged. It runs 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. with timed entry (last slot is 1–1:30 p.m.). Tickets are $10 for members, $15 for non-members and $18 same-day, and kids under 2 get in free. Entry times sell out, so register early.
Cordelia's Market Fall Fest & Trunk or Treat (Oct. 18)
Bring the whole family to Harbor Town for the 5th annual Fall Fest at Cordelia's Market, 737 Harbor Bend Rd. There's trunk-or-treating, a costume parade, live music, local vendors, food and drinks, and a fall-themed photo area. It runs noon–4 p.m., and admission is free.
Boo Bash at Pine Hill Community Center (Oct. 23)
Memphis Parks throws a free Halloween party for the whole family, with costume contests, candy stations, games, music, arts and crafts, and photo ops. It runs 5–7:45 p.m. at 973 Alice Ave.
Floating Pumpkin Harvest Festival + Haunted Room (Oct. 23)
Memphis Parks Aquatics fills the pool with pumpkins. Kids swim out to pick their own, then decorate it for a contest. There’s also a costume contest, games, refreshments and a haunted room to brave. It runs 6–8 p.m. at Hickory Hill Community Center, 3910 Ridgeway Rd. Bring a swimsuit, because proper swim attire is required for the water activities.
Candy Coated Trunk or Treat Festival (Oct. 24)
The Juvenile Court of Memphis & Shelby County brings back its free trunk-or-treat, with decorated trunks full of candy, a bounce house, a petting zoo, face painting, games and a firefighting simulator. Families in need can also pick up coats and other essentials. It runs 11 a.m.–3 p.m. on the Washington Avenue side of 616 Adams Ave.
Colonial Park UMC Trunk or Treat (Oct. 25)
Colonial Park United Methodist Church hosts a free afternoon of trick-or-treating from decorated trunks. Bring the kids in costume to 5330 Park Ave. from 1–3 p.m.
Cordova’s 2nd Annual Trunk-or-Treat (Oct. 28)
Bert Ferguson Park fills with decorated trunks, candy, costumes and local vendors for a free weeknight of Halloween fun, and pets are welcome too. It runs 5–7 p.m. at 8505 Trinity Rd. Want to host a trunk, donate candy, or sign up as a vendor or sponsor? Email [email protected].
Sip and Stroll (21+): Halloween Edition (Oct. 29)
Memphis Botanic Garden's after-hours series heads to the Herb Garden for a Halloween twist. You'll explore the mystical and magical history of botanicals, with two themed cocktails or mocktails included. It runs 6–8 p.m. and costs $35.
Cemetery Cinema: The Birds (Oct. 30)
Celebrate 10 years of Cemetery Cinema with Hitchcock's The Birds, projected onto the roof of Elmwood's historic Cottage at sunset. It runs 6–8 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic, and the Hot-N-Heavy Dogs food truck will be on-site.
South Main Trolley Night (Oct. 30)
Kick off Halloween weekend with live music, specials, happy hours and family-friendly fun along South Main, 5–11 p.m. Read more: Guide to South Main Trolley Night
The Halloween Bar Crawl (Oct. 31)
Check in from 4–6 p.m. at Peoples on Beale, 323 Beale St., then crawl from 4–10 p.m. There's a mid-party from 7–9 p.m. and an after-party from 10 p.m.–midnight. Tickets start at $20.20 and include 2–3 drinks or shots, no cover at participating bars, drink and food specials, professional photos, a party cup and a bottle-opener lanyard. It's 21+.
Memphis Halloween Nightmare on the River (Oct. 31)
Beale Street Landing turns into a Halloween playground. Expect roaming performers, multiple DJ stages, Halloween cocktail gardens, VIP lounges, pop-up surprises and costume contests with cash prizes. Oyster lovers get shucking stations and specialty oyster creations, and VIPs get bottomless lemon drops. The night ends with a costume and golf cart parade through downtown, with a cash prize for the best-decorated Halloween golf cart. It runs 6–11 p.m., costs $30, and is 21+.
Halloween at the Hi-Tone (Oct. 31)
Seven local bands take over the Hi-Tone’s big room upstairs on Halloween night: Deerfields, Magnum Dopus, T.V. Planet, Phases, Keer, Magick Hours and One Stupid Reason. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the music starts at 7 p.m. at 282 N. Cleveland St. Tickets are $18.50.
Halloween at Bardog Tavern (Oct. 31)
Bardog’s Halloween party is one of downtown’s longest-running traditions, and this year someone goes home with a real funeral hearse. Raffle tickets are on sale at the bar now: 2 for $5 or 5 for $10. You can also show off your costume for a shot at $350 in cash prizes. The fun starts at 7 p.m. at 73 Monroe Ave., and there’s no cover.
Hotel Pontotoc 120th Anniversary Halloween Party (Oct. 31)
Hotel Pontotoc turns 120 and celebrates the Prohibition way, with live music from Devil Train and era-style cocktails at The Dame & Garden. Pull out your best 1920s or ’30s look, whether that’s a vaudeville star, a flapper or a speakeasy regular. The party starts at 9 p.m. at 69 E. Pontotoc Ave., and tickets are $20.
Fright Night at Mollie Fontaine Lounge (Oct. 31)
Karen Carrier’s Mollie Fontaine Lounge only opens its doors a few times a year, so a Halloween dance party in this Victorian mansion is a treat. DJs Livin’, Rhinestonee, Nikki V and Scotty B keep the dance floor going all night. The party starts at 8 p.m. at 679 Adams Ave.
Blac Youngsta Presents: The Sammie Krueger Fest (Oct. 31)
Memphis’ own Blac Youngsta comes home to host his Halloween show at Minglewood Hall, with a night of hard-hitting trap and Southern hip-hop including hits like “Booty” and “Hip Hopper.” Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. at 1555 Madison Ave. It’s 18+, standing room only, and the venue is cashless.
Slider Inn Halloween Party (Oct. 31)
Round up your ghoul gang for Slider Inn’s annual Halloween bash in South Main. DJs Katie Loopz and Just Stiino spin all night, with Jameson specials, a food truck and a costume contest with $300 in cash prizes. It starts at 8 p.m. at 363 Mulberry St., and there’s no cover.
The King’s Table: Spirits to Spirits at The Guest House at Graceland (Oct. 31)
Celebrate the eve of Día de los Muertos with a candlelit, five-course tequila dinner in the TCB Showroom. Chef Mario Torres’ menu follows the tradition from offering to reunion. Courses include elote, a smoked trout tostada, hot chicken al pastor on a sweet potato waffle, birria tamales and a pan de muerto cheesecake. Each course comes with an El Mágico tequila pour, from crisp Blanco to rare Extra Añejo, guided by El Mágico’s Robert Foriest. Live music plays all night. It starts at 8 p.m. at 3600 Elvis Presley Blvd. Tickets are $100 per person, with tax and gratuity included. It’s 21+.
Nightmare on Poplar Avenue at Growlers (Oct. 31)
Four DJs play Halloween night at Growlers: South Memphis Jeff, Qemist, fDJ and DJ Wurz. Artist Sin Arta paints live during the party. Stick around for the costume contest at 11:45 p.m. Doors open at 9 p.m. at 1911 Poplar Ave., and tickets are $15.
Halloween Halftime at Evergreen Presbyterian Church (Oct. 31)
Trick-or-treating in Midtown? Take a quick break at Evergreen Presbyterian, 1567 Overton Park Ave. Rest your feet, decorate a cookie and grab some extra candy before you head back out to the next house. It runs 5:30–7 p.m. and is free and open to everyone.
‘Haunted House’ with DJs Digital Tech + Qemist at Crosstown Arts (Oct. 31)
Dance through Halloween night in the Green Room at Crosstown Arts. DJs Digital Tech and Qemist are spinning a set full of spooky sounds and deep grooves. Wear your costume and come ready to move. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the music starts at 8 p.m. at 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.
Bartlett Sports Cards Halloween Show (Oct. 31)
Collectors can spend Halloween morning digging through sports and trading cards at The Venue at Bartlett Station, 5868 Stage Rd. in Bartlett. The show runs 9 a.m.–3 p.m., and admission is free.
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