2024 Memphis Guide To Halloween
Memphis Guide To Halloween: Haunted Houses, Pumpkin Patches, And Events
Here's your guide to all the spooky season fun from Halloween events to haunted houses happening in Memphis and the Mid-South in 2024. Keep scrolling for events that are both 21+ and family-friendly.
Here's your guide to all the spooky season fun from Halloween events to haunted houses happening in Memphis and the Mid-South in 2024. Keep scrolling for events that are both 21+ and family-friendly.
Halloween – my favorite time of the year. The Memphis weather starts to cool, events are keeping our calendars full, and the spookiness comes out with pumpkin patches, haunted houses, corn mazes, and ghost tours are going strong.
For more fall fun:
- Best Memphis Area Pumpkin Patches
- Memphis Oktoberfests and Beer Festivals Guide
- Fall Events, Cinemas, and Stories Await at Elmwood Cemetery
- 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)
Backbeat hosts walking two-hour Ghost Tours of the South Main Arts District downtown on a regular basis, just be sure to reserve your spot ahead of time as capacity is limited.
Manor in Mourning (October 1-31)
Learn about Victorian mourning traditions at the oldest home in Shelby County. Over 100 artifacts will be on display.
Nightmare on Union Ave Halloween Pop-Up at Cameo (October 1-31)
Cameo's pop-up is back from the dead! This cocktail bar transforms from floor to ceiling with Halloween decor and a spooky drink menu. They'll host events throughout the month like spooky DJ nights and viewing of Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Dixon Pumpkin House (October 3-31)
The annual pumpkin house is back for your perfect photo ops! Made with 100+ pumpkins–it's the perfect backdrop! Free to go to.
Zoo Boo at Memphis Zoo (select nights through October 4-31)
6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., $19 non-members/$15 members, all ages/kid-friendly
Zoo Boo is an annual favorite for all and good news–this year it's opening earlier than ever! Take the kids in their costumes and bring the treat bags. This year, dinosaurs are taking over the zoo. Trick or treat stations and activities for the kids will be setup around the zoo. New this year–extinct animal graveyard, dino mini golf, singing pumpkins, a rainforest storm tunnel, and a prehistoric Dino show. Busy nights WILL sell out so be sure to buy your tickets online ahead of time. On the other hand, there are no refunds or rain checks so cross your fingers and plan accordingly.
Draykon's Tortured Souls Haunted Attraction (through November 3)
Have you seen the giant inflatable dragon at Wolfchase? It's the largest of its kind.
Frightober Film Series (Satursdays through October 4-26)
Crosstown Concourse will host Frightober at Cross Theater every Saturday. They'll show spooky movies for all ages with a kid-friendly matinee and the evening feature film being more adult-appropriate horror films. Tickers are free. Register in advance. Enter Draykon and embark on a journey through its massive, twisting tunnels.
Monster Market at The Medicine Factory (October 11-16)
Shop Hours Vary
This freaky pop-ups returns for its 8th year. Monster Market is a curated collection of strange art, unique apparel, odd home decor, weird comics and zines, strange jewelry, eerie photography, monster plushies, spooky ceramics, freaky masks, and one-of-a-kind treasures from 100+ makers and artists. Opening night party will take place on Oct. 11 from 6-9 p.m. with music, drinks, treats, and more. Participate in a make-a-monster workshop, movie night, and hit their bake sale this year too.
Wicked Ways Haunted House (select days through Oct. 31)
The “largest and most disturbing” haunted house in Memphis with live actors. This one is a super-scary absolutely not for children haunted house. 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 in October + Halloween Night)
Hours vary, $18 per attraction or $30 for both
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 ("Festival of Fear") and the orchard itself ("Hysteria"). Not kid-friendly!
HauntedWeb Scream Park (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays in October)
Another one of the spookiest and largest haunted "houses” in town, HauntedWeb Scream Park has FOUR haunted houses, THREE haunted escape rooms, and three spooky spots for food and drinks (including a secret bar!) all in one location. Not kid-friendly by any means but they do have a kid-friendly Monster Meet & Greet on Oct. 27 with candy. There’s a lot going on over there with varied dates, times, and tickets, so check out the website for all the info.
Fear Zone Scream House (Saturdays, Sundays through October + Halloween Night)
A haunted attraction located in the downtown area self-described as gory, graphic, and "one of the scariest places on Earth."
Frights At Height at Go Ape Zipline (Fridays, Saturdays in October)
A horror-filled experience. Guests will find zombies, ghosts and ghouls hiding in dark corners of the Treetop Journey zipline and ropes course. This activity is not for the faint of heart. Thrill seekers are invited to tackle our wobbly obstacles and epic ziplines during a 1-hour gravity defying, scream-filled adventure after dark. Opens Oct 11th. This year, there's also Forest EscAPE the Night with mind-bending puzzles, 60 minutes to escape, and six unique challenges.
Halloween Trivia and Bingo (Various Nights)
Do you love Halloween more than anyone else? Put your knowledge to the test! Cerrito Entertainment has a few Halloween-themed bingo and trivia nights coming up from Disney Halloween Music to Beetlejuice Trivia and more.
MEMPHIS HALLOWEEN PARTIES AND SHOWS
**These are more adult-friendly events (but not adult exclusive) -- keep scrolling for our family-friendly section!**
Oktoberfest Bier Dinner | October 2
Join Erling Jensen Small Bites for a Oktoberfest insipired Bier dinner in collaboration with Crosstown Brewery. For $50/ticket you'll get a three course meal with four beer pairings and a souvenir pint glass.
Art Class: Pumpkin Paint Night | October 3
The Memphis Art Salon is hosting a watercolor and mixed media pumpkin painting class for beginners or seasoned artists. For $35/ticket all materials will be provided for the class that will guide you step-by-step.
Twilight Costume Party | October 3
Twilight movie fans.. this is your event! Cameo will host a Twilight costume party with the movies on in the background and soundtracks playing.
Manor in Mourning: Tea & Talk with the Collector | October 6
Opening reception for Manor in Mourning exhibit with tea and talk with the collector or artifacts and expert on Victorian mourning traditions.
Rocky Horror Picture Show | October 8
At Cameo's Halloween pop-up they'll have this "not your average" viewing of Rocky Horror Picture Show hosted by Brenda Newport. There will be drag performances, bingo, costume contest, and a time warp dance lesson.
Manor in Mourning: After Hours Tours | October 10, 17, 24
An after hours tour of the Davis Manor Historic Site where you'll hear about the historic house, exhibit, and ghost stories. $25/ticket
Dracula Party | October 19
Mollie Fontaine's is back open to support Ballet Memphis' Dracula show! Enjoy specialty cocktails, gourmet bites, and the hauntingly ambiance of Mollies. There will be a DJ and costumes are welcome.
Freak Show Halloween Extravaganza | October 19
Join Ghost River Brewery & Taproom for a spooky night of fun and frights with fire dancers, costumes, decorations, live DJ, and drinks. $100 prize for best costume. Tickets are $25/person.
Fright at the Brewery | October 24
A Halloween party at the OG Wiseacre with DJ Stan Bell spinning spooky and retro classics. Costume contest, a Spirited Spirits wine pull, and more. Pint of beer and buffet meal is included with ticket.
Candlelight: Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics | October 25
The Candlelight concert series is going spooky. Under the glow of candelight, listen to the Beale Street Quarter cover a program of Halloween-inspired songs at the Memphis Brook Museum of Art.
The Sapphic Summoning Halloween Dance Party | October 25
Mollie Fontaine's is the location for this inclusive dance party with a DJ, costume contest, and more.
Ballet Memphis' Dracula | October 25-27
Season 38 brings the return of Ballet Memphis’ original production of Dracula, choreographed by Steven McMahon and inspired by Bram Stoker’s masterpiece novel. Experience the allure of this enduring tale with sets and choreography that build fantasy, suspense, and spectacle on the mainstage.
7th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl | October 26
A spooktacular bar crawl night that will take you to 6+ downtown bars for music, dancing, and 2-3 free drinks/shots with your $14 ticket. No cover at participating locations and $1000 costume contest prize.
Loflin Graveyard | October 26
Loflin Yard's Halloween Costume Contest with bone-chilling beats, devilishly good drinks, and festive fun for all.
XTREMELY Scary Airsoft Event | October 26
The ultimate airsoft event with a spooky twist at the end. Take down "evil entity" players and play a variety of different airsoft challenges. They'll also have a campfire and free s'mores.
The Queen's Regency Ball: Murder Mystery | October 27
Chilling secrets lurk beneath the elegancy of this regency era event. This soulful murder mystery dinner theater will offer a night of royal revelry, feast, dramatic performances, music, and more. $75/person. Dressing on theme is encouraged.
Ghouls & Gorls Drag Brunch at Cameo | October 27
Cameo will host this fun Halloween-themed spooky drag brunch hosted by Goldie Dee Collins.
Belltower Trivia Spooktacular | October 30
Teams will compete in this spooky trivia night for cash, gift cards, and giveaways. Dressing up is encouraged!
Thriller Night | October 31
A community of line dancers coming together for the love all of dance. They'll be teaching the City of Memphis THRILLER line dance and the viral TAMIA dance.
Spooky Halloween DJ Night at Cameo |October 31
Spend Halloween night at Cameo's Halloween pop-up. Halloween will be the last spooky DJ night of the month with Amy Dobbins. Costume contest!
Black October at TONE | October 31
A night of Terror at the Tower on Halloween Night with dancing all night, food trucks, and DJ sets from a few of your favorites around the city.
Spooky Skate | October 31
Sunset skate is back for a spooky skate on Riverside Drive! MRPP will offer free and limited 30-minute skate rentals (or bring your own!). Learn a spooky dance routine, vibe to a live DJ, and dress up for the costume contest.
Sip and Slurp: Halloween Edition | October 31
The Genre's signature event in collaboration with RichHealth Vegan but this time with a spooky twist for this all-you-can-eat ramen party. Dress up, slurp on that ramen, and sip on some good drinks.
CSLA Memphis Grizzlies Spooky Fan Experience | October 31
Halloween night is also a home Grizzlies game! Join CSLA and the Grizzlies for some pre-game fun too with spooky surprises, pre-game shoot around, and more. First 5,000 attendees will get a glow-in-the-dark Ja Morant T-shirt.
Trick or Trivia Spooktacular | October 31
Celebrate Halloween by playing a special spooky edition of General Knowledge Trivia with Cerrito Entertainment while enjoying $5 drink deals at Hampline Brewing's taproom!
Halloween Music Bingo | October 31
Get ready for a thrilling night of tunes and costumes at our Halloween Music Bingo Night. Test your music knowledge with a spooky twist—each bingo round will feature Halloween hits, monster jams, and eerie classics. Costume contest!
Soul & Spirits Halloween Party & Haunted Tour | October 31
Drink specials, costume contest at 7 PM and free candy are a plenty. And You definitely do not want to miss our haunted brewhouse tour with our Master Brewer, who will take you behind the scenes and tell you some spooky stories that will keep you up at night about our haunted brewery!! $20 ticket includes tour at 8 PM & a beer!
Vampire Murder Mystery Ball: A Halloween Affair | October 31
Embark on a night full of tricks and treats for you to enjoy throughout a usual dance night this Halloween. And there will be FOUR DJ's from the community all joining forces to keep you dancing. And all the while, if you choose to participate, enjoy taking part in a live action role playing murder mystery who done it, 'The Vampire Murder Mystery Ball.'
Bardog Tavern Halloween Party | October 31
Don't get spooked... head to the annual Bardog Tavern Halloween Party, presented by High Rise Bev! Costumes are judged on crowd response; winners announced at 10 PM. Bardog is 21+ at all times.
Halloween Night Costume Party/Contest at Pretty Taco | October 31
Halloween Night - Costume Party & Contest at Pretty Taco w/ DJ SuperBrad! (10pm til late night close) FREE ENTRY til 12am or in costume all night!
Nightmare Main St | October 31
One of the newest spots on Main St, The Gourmet Gallery, is hosting a party ft. a costume contest, card games, $5 drink specials, and more.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN EVENTS
Trick or Treat on Broad, First Friday | October 4
Kick off the Halloween season on Broad Ave. where participating shows will have treats (and maybe tricks) for kids and adults. Costumes recommended. Free to attend.
Fall Fest at The Shops at Carriage Crossing | October 5
Carriage Crossing will host cozy carriage rides, a pumpkin patch, fall produce, games, activities, and more for a memorable autumn day.
Nightmare Before Christmas Cookie Decorating Party | October 6
A cookie decorating party at Primas Bakery in celebration of Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas. A $40/ticket admits two people who will get a cookie decorating kit while watching the movie. Not a class but a fun party.
Harvest Festival | October 12
In Lakeland, there will be trick-or-treat stations set up, face painting, balloon art, inflatables, games, and lots or prizes. Compete in contests like pie eating, pumpkin carving, and bobbing for apples. Costume contests for all child age groups and a family category too.
Hocus Pocus Cookie Decorating Party | October 13
Another fun cookie decorating party at Primas Bakery in celebration of Hocus Pocus. A $40/ticket admits two people who will get a cookie decorating kit while watching the movie. Not a class but a fun party.
Magnolia & May Trunk or Treat | October 13
Free trunk or treat and vendor market. Dress up, shop, get candy, and the adults can sip on local brews from Crosstown, Grind City, and Memphis Made.
Carriage Crossing Midweek Movie | October 16
Enjoy a movie screening of Hotel Transylvania at dusk at Carriage Crossing's Midweek Movie series. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Takeout meals available at nearby restaurants. Free to attend.
Halloween Hike at the Garden | October 19
A daytime alternative at the Memphis Botanic Garden to traditional door-to-door trick or treating. MBG will set up several stops for treats, activities, learning opportunities, and more. There will be friendly Halloween characters in attendance for photo ops. Costumes encouraged! $10/members. $15/non-members.
17 Berkshire Fall Festival | October 19
Hit Overton Square for 17 Berkshire's annual fall festival. In addition to delicious treats, there will be local vendors, live music, an alpaca(!!), and more.
Junior League of Memphis: Witches Run 5K/10K | October 19
Calling all witches for a spooky, fun 5K/10K that circles through historic East Buntyn neighborhood. In addition to the traditional 5K/10K, the event will feature a 1-Mile Fun Run. Costumes encouraged + prizes! There will be children's games, activities, candy, food, and a Boo-mosa bar.
Floating Pumpkins and Harvest Festival | October 19
Hickory Hill Aquatic Center will have games, a haunted room, pumpkin decorating contest, face painting, and some bites, All free! Must have proper swim attire for pool activities.
Cordelia's Market Fall Fest & Trunk or Treat | October 20
Enjoy a festive trunk or treat, live music, and a vibrant costume parade. There will be face painting for the kids, delicious food and drinks, and a variety of local vendors to explore.
Chick-fil-A Southaven Superhero Fall Festival | October 22
Annual Superhero Fall Festival returns. A $12/ticket includes Chick-fil-A meal, activities, trick-or-treating, live superheroes, and more. First 300 kids receive a free superhero cape.
Chuck Hutton Toyota's Annual Trunk or Treat | October 25
Join this second annual trunk or treat for a free night of fun for the whole family. Costumes encouraged!
Juvenile Court of Memphis & Shelby County 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat | October 26
Trunk or treat fun for all the whole family plus they'll be distributing coats, hygiene products, and other essentials. Stick around to play games, hit the bouncy house, and more fun activities too. Support the event by volunteering or donating. Free to attend.
Levi's 5th Annual Spooky Fest | October 26
Levi Library will have games and activities for the kids including arts and crafts decorating treat bags plus a trunk-or-treat! Costumes encouraged.
Memphis Parks Fall Festival | October 26
Located at Gasiman Park, there will be live entertainment, vendors, games, kids zone, food trucks, and an outdoor movie.
Halloween Spooktacular at CMOM | October 27
CMOM's Halloween Spooktacular has it all for kids from the life of villains to the Den of Disguises and Spooky Science. Kids can make masks, create neon spin art, sport glow-in-the-dark tattoos, scavenger hunts, games and so much more.
Coco Cookie Decorating Party | October 27
The last Halloween-themed cookie decorating party at Primas Bakery in celebration of Disney's Coco. A $40/ticket admits two people who will get a cookie decorating kit while watching the movie. Not a class but a fun party.
Cordelia's Market Halloween Trivia | October 30
Get ready to test your spooky smarts! Costumes are highly encouraged—come dressed to impress and snag $1 off your single beers!
Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest | October 30
Bring your dogs to Tobey Dog Park in their Howl-O-Ween costumes. Enjoy music by DJ Zoom and prizes. Adoptable dogs from Memphis Animal Services will be at the event as well as vendors for dogs. The first 100 attendees will receive free food from TopDawgz!
Trick or Treat at the Mound | October 31
Daytime trick or treating for the kids at Orange Mound's new library (it's beautiful!). Dress up the kids for treats, arts & crafts, and more activities.
Nightmare on 3rd Street Halloween Bash | October 31
South Branch library will have candy, games,c rafts and more candy for the kids. Costumes encouraged!
Hollywood Halloween | October 31
Get ready for an evening filled with ghostly games, spine-tingling treats, and eerie entertainment. Let the spooktacular festivities begin at Hollywood Library!
Phantom Phavorites | October 31
A free, family-friendly concert featuring the haunted music of Phantom of the Opera nd more. The cathedral will be decorated in Halloween theme with costumes encouraged.
Dave & Boo-sters | October 31
Dave & Buster's will host a wicked night of family funk with discounted tickets, candy scavenger hunt, crafts, and more spooky surprises.
Bass Pro Pyramid Halloween Event | October 31
Put on your Halloween costume and join us for a night of Halloween fun and sweet treats.
Rock-n-Romp Halloween Extravaganza | November 2
Keep the celebrations going! Rock-n-Romp is back with a Halloween-themed family friendly concert. There will be live music, sneak peer tours of a new immersive-experience on Mud Island, arts & crafts, walking tours, and so much more.
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