Halloween Parties, Balls & Festivities

Whether you're looking for a sinful party, a bone-chilling haunted houseor some fabulous entertainment, Vegas is THE place to celebrate Halloween. So book your trip and join in the festivities from Oct. 25 - Nov. 3, 2002. More details on Halloween festivities will be added when they become available. All information is subject to change without notice.

PARTIES, BALLS AND FESTIVITIES

Rocky Horror Halloween Ball
Fantasy Social Club
953 E. Sahara Ave. #B-17
(702) 314-0330
(702) 893-3977
Oct. 26
9 p.m. - 2 a.m.
$20
The pre-show party will include music, dancing, finger foods, outrageous skits, the legendary "Virgin Sacrifice" and the Rockyettes. Audience prop kits will be provided. Costume contest with 4 categories - "Best Rocky Horror," "Best Halloween Costume," "Most Creative" and the "Dare to Bare" category. Latex costume creations encouraged. Must be 18 or older.

Fetish and Fantasy Halloween Ball
SportCenter Las Vegas
121 E. Sunset Rd.
(702) 598-3273
Oct. 26
10 p.m. - 4 a.m.
$58
The 7th Annual Fetish and Fantasy Ball promises to push the boundaries once again this Halloween. Along with live bands and world famous DJs, and the ever-popular "Erotic Fairground," entertainment includes wild and erotic stage performances and the exhibitionist stage. Naturally, attendees must be at least 21 years of age.

Electric Skychurch-Halloween Costume Ball
Club Utopia
3765 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
(702) 392-7979
Oct. 26
10 p.m.
$30
This 7th Annual event features legendary djs, go-go dancers, percussionists, stilt walkers and fire blowers. Must be 21.

Wedding in Transylvania
Lawry's-The Prime Rib
4043 Howard Hughes Parkway
(702) 893-2223
Oct. 27
12 p.m. (lunch) & 5 p.m. (dinner)
$50 (lunch), $65 (dinner)
This murder mystery dinner comedy is a costume party with built-in entertainment and a fabulous dinner.

UNLV Heaven & Hell Party
Seven
3724 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
(702) 739-7744
Oct. 30
10:30 p.m.

Legacy Society Halloween Event
Madame Tussaud's
The Venetian
3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
(702) 414-4500
Oct. 30
6 p.m.
$50
Benefiting the Boys & Girls Club, guests will share the Madame Tussaud's experience with a Boys & Girls Club child, then proceed to a grown-ups party at Venus for a silent auction, cocktails and desserts.

All Hallows Eve Houdini Seance 2002
New York-New York
3790 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
(702) 798-4789
Oct. 30
11:15 p.m.
Along with the seance, patrons will be treated to a Houdini Straight Jacket Escape and a spirit theatre demonstration.

Nightmare on 54th Street Parties
Studio 54
MGM Grand
3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
(702) 891-7254
Studio 54's regular decor will be transformed into a haunted club and will feature nightly performances of Michael Jackson's Thriller, plus a naughty version of the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

• Hallow-Eden
  Oct. 29
  10 p.m.
  Free (Ladies) $10 (Men)
  Mixing haunting music blends, DJ Frankie and DJ Jose 2 Hype with Joey D will interrupt the regularly scheduled EDEN "Erotically Delicious Entertainers Night" to kick off the Halloween festivities. Must be 21.
• 36th Annual Beaux Arts Ball
  Oct. 30
  10 p.m.
  $15 (In advance) $20 (At the door)
  Golden Rainbow, an organization helping men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS in Las Vegas, will receive the proceeds from this annual event. Hosted by Toni James, DJ ROB and DJ Lisa Pittman will conduct the music, plus cast members from "Folies Bergere," "Bravo starring Charo" and "EFX" will perform. Costume contest cash prizes will total more than $1,800 to the "Best Overall," "Best Drag," "Most Delicious/Sexiest" and "Most Creative." Must be 21.
• Nightmare on 54th Street
  Oct. 31
  10 p.m.
  Free (Ladies) $10 (Men)
  One of the wildest parties for Halloween, this year's event features stilt walkers, fetish crazed fairies, fire-eaters and vampy, gothic vixens. The most outrageous costumes are encouraged with cash prizes being awarded to the most original and most erotically delicious between 12:30-2 a.m., plus a grand prize winner at the end of the night. Must be 21.
• Nightmare on 54th Street, continued
  Nov. 1-2
  10 p.m.
  Free (Ladies) $20 (Men)
  For anyone who couldn't make it on Halloween night, or who just aren't ready to wear normal clothes yet, the party continues throughout the weekend. Must be 21.

Hell-A-Billy Halloween 2002
House of Blues
Mandalay Bay
3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
(702) 632-7600
Oct. 31
8 p.m.
$20, $25
All hell breaks loose as Scott E. Rodder, House of Blues and Skully Records presents a sinfully decadent evening of hard-swingin', rock 'n roll music and entertainment. Featuring two of Goth-A-Billy's most well-recognized and entertaining bands, Big John Bates and The Spectres, the show will be highlighted by an especially wicked Halloween performance by Bates' Voodoo Dolls - AKA the Bad Girls of Burlesque. Costumes and goth-hic fashions encouraged!

Wicked Dreams
Venus
The Venetian
3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
(702) 414-4870
Oct. 31
11 p.m.
$0 with costume
Featured entertainment includes DJ J-Funk, DJ Scoobie and DJ Crazy Legs. Costume prizes include $500 for first place, a bottle of Dom Perignon for second place and a $100 dinner at Tsunami for third place. Must be 21.

Spirits with Crystal Method
Whiskey Sky
Green Valley Ranch
2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy.
(702) 407-6195
Oct. 31
9:30 p.m. - 3:30 a.m.
$25
Hosted by Nylon Magazine, this party offers an exclusive DJ set by Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland. Must be 21.

Halloween at Fado
Fado
Green Valley Ranch
2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy.
(702) 407-8691
Oct. 31
10 p.m.
$0
Featured contests include costume and sexiest witch contests. Darby O'Gill & The Little People will also perform. Must be 21.

Club Rubber Halloween Monster Mash
Rain
The Palms
4321 W. Flamingo Rd.
(702) 938-9999
Oct. 31
9 p.m.
$25 (Women) $30 (Men)
Club Rubber and the N9NE Group presents a wicked party for the over 21 crowd. Costumes are mandatory.

Angels in the Attic
Ghostbar
The Palms
4321 W. Flamingo Rd.
(702) 938-9999
Oct. 31
8 p.m.
$TBA
Costumed or stylish nightlife attire required for the 21 and over crowd. Featured DJs include Douglas Gibbs and Scotty Boy.

Trick or Freak
The Joint
Hard Rock Hotel
4455 Paradise Rd.
(702) 693-5066
Oct. 31
9 p.m.
$10

Dracula's Halloween Bash
Seven
3724 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
(702) 739-7744
Oct. 31
11 p.m. - 9 a.m.
$TBA

DJ Tiesto's Halloween Party
Baby's
Hard Rock Hotel
4455 Paradise Rd.
(702) 693-5555
Oct. 31
11 p.m.
$20

KOMP and The Point's Official Rockin' Monster Bash
Sam's Town Live!
5111 Boulder Highway
(702) 454-8020
Oct. 31
9 p.m. - 2 a.m.
$5
Two of the biggest rock stations in Vegas are getting together to throw a bash complete with costume contests and prizes.

Scream Halloween 2002 Afterhours Party
Venus
The Venetian
3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
(702) 251-7551
Oct. 31
3 a.m.
$TBD
Featured music will be performed by The Scumfrog, Kristine W, DJ Clue and Fatman Scoop. Prizes will be awarded for the Best Costume, Sexiest Costume, Best Couple's Costume and Best Lapdance. Must be 21.

Dr. Super Freakin'stein's 4th Annual Halloween Bash
Club Rio
Rio
3700 W. Flamingo Rd.
(702) 252-7727
Oct. 31
10:30 p.m.
$20
Hosted by KLUC's Bo Jaxon & resident DJ Dave Dog. Costume contests with $5000 in prizes to be given away. Must be 21.

Witch Doctors & Voodoo Dolls Halloween Party
Voodoo Lounge
Rio
3700 W. Flamingo Rd.
(702) 247-7923
Oct. 30
10 p.m.
$25
Costume contests with $1000 cash for Overall Best Costume. DJ's Adam Webb & David Christian will be featured. Must be 21.

Bikinis Halloween Bash
Bikinis Beach & Dance Club
Rio
3700 W. Flamingo Rd.
(702) 949-1127
Oct. 31
9 p.m.
$20
Playboy presents DJ Johnny Knight, the Playboy Mansion resident DJ, DJ Slammin' Steve and Playboy Playmates in the dunk tank. There will also be a $5000 prize for the sexiest costume. Must be 21.

Flamingo Outdoor Halloween Party
Flamingo Events Lawn
Flamingo Las Vegas
3555 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
(702) 733-3333
Oct. 31
12-9 p.m.
$0
This all day party features a barbecue, a dj, 2 for 1 selected drinks and interactive fun.

Red-A Devil's Night Out
The Beach
365 Convention Center Dr.
(702) 731-1925
Oct. 31
TBA
$TBA

Men of Rugby Halloween Ball
The Joint
Hard Rock Hotel
4455 Paradise Rd.
(702) 693-5066
Nov. 2
9 p.m.
$0 (women) $5 (men)

18th Annual Official Las Vegas Houdini Seance
Greek Isles Hotel and Casino
305 Convention Center Dr.
(702) 457-8448
Oct. 31
1 p.m.
$0
This annual tradition on the date of Houdini's death hopes to gain contact with the late master magician.

Silver State Market Place Trick or Treating
Sam Boyd Stadium
7000 E. Russell Rd.
(702) 739-FANS
Oct. 26-27
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
$0 (with costume) $1 (without costume)
This weekend event will provide a safe trick or treating environment for the kids, while the parents shop for unique merchandise including collectibles, antiques and produce.

Mandalay Bay Shark Reef
Mandalay Bay
3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
(702) 632-7777
Oct. 27
12 - 9 p.m.
$14.95 (adults), $9.95 (children 5-12), $0 (children age 4 and under).
Shark Reef will be decked out in Halloween decor and will be playing spooky music as staff members hand out candy to children 12 and under.

Halloween Weddings
Various Vegas Chapels
Since Vegas is just one big fantasyland, now's your chance to have that wedding of your dreams -- in costume! Whether you want to be a knight, a pirate, or have a Casablanca theme, Vegas' wedding chapels offers it all.

HAUNTED HOUSES

More haunted houses will be added when details become available.

Haunted Castle at Imax
Luxor
3900 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
(702) 262-4555
Now through Oct. 31
10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., 10 p.m. and 11 p.m.
$8.95

The Black Box
1301 W. Sunset Rd.
Sunset & Stephanie
(702) 362-FEAR
Oct. 4 - Nov. 2 (Dark Oct. 7-10)
6:30-11 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 6:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. Fri. & Sat. & Halloween
$8 per person. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 5 will not be admitted.

Cirque du Demons
Sunset & Pecos
(702) 316-2001
Now through Nov. 2
5 p.m. Fri. - Sun. until Oct. 13; 5 p.m. nightly Oct. 18 - Nov. 2
$10
Proceeds from this 12-chambered two-story haunted house benefit Nevada Child Seekers.

The Dungeon
2321 N. Rainbow Blvd.
Rainbow & Smoke Ranch
(702) 362-FEAR
Oct. 4 - Nov. 2 (Dark Oct. 7-10)
6:30-11 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 6:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. Fri. & Sat. & Halloween
$8 per person. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 5 will not be admitted.

Haunted Village
1501 N. Decatur Blvd.
(702) 897-4919
Oct. 11 - Nov. 2 (Dark Oct. 14-17)
6:30-11 p.m. Weekdays; 6:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. Fri. & Sat.
$8 for the Mansion, $4 for the Crypt, $10 for the Mansion and the Crypt
The Haunted Village includes 12 rooms of fear and nightmares, plus a stormy graveyard and the "Enchanted Skeleton" Spider-Man. Suitable for children 10 and older.

Little Demons Dungeon in 3D
Little Darlings Gentlemen's Club
1514 Western Ave.
(702) 270-8140
Oct. 4-6, 11-13, 18 - Nov. 2
7 p.m. - 12 a.m.
$15
Patrons must be 18 years or older as the Dungeon contains intense graphic scenes, gore, adult language and nudity. Attraction includes optional special glasses to experience it in 3D, the Vortex Tunnel, Hall of Torture and Mistress of Bondage.

The Mortuary
5050 E. Bonanza Rd.
Nellis & Bonanza
(702) 362-FEAR
Oct. 4 - Nov. 2 (Dark Oct. 7-10)
6:30-11 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 6:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. Fri. & Sat. & Halloween
$8 per person. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 5 will not be admitted.

Screamers
5115 S. Industrial Rd. #104
(702) 740-0113
Oct. 10-31
6 p.m. - 12 a.m.
$13 per person.
This annual event is put together by Vegas' scenic designers, illusion builders and entertainers.

Tomb of Darkness
2828 S. Highland Dr.
(702) 735-2257
Oct. 3 - Nov. 2
7 p.m.
$15

XtremeScream Park
Sam's Town
5111 Boulder Highway
(702) 636-9515
Oct. 4 - Nov. 2 (Dark Oct. 7-10, 14-17, 21-23, 28)
6-10 p.m. Sun. - Thurs.; 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. Fri. & Sat. & Halloween
$30 (VIP Scream Pass), $16 (All Attractions Pass), $2 (General Admission)
The VIP Pass includes admission to the park and separate VIP fast pass entrances to the four main attractions - The Asylum, Pitch Black, Darkest Hour and Chain Reaction.The All Attractions Pass includes admission to the park and all four attractions. The $2 price includes admission to the park which features vendors, live entertainment, beer garden and a Gameworks arcade. All ages are welcome.