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Events guide: Halloween in Las Vegas 2015!

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Characters from Star Wars at the MGM Arena on Halloween night Friday, October 31, 2014.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29

Attack of the Demon Hipster Chicks at Gold Spike It’s a girls’ night out, Halloween edition! Ladies receive complimentary champagne from 10 p.m. to midnight and $5 Ciroc drinks from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m., plus the Union Drifters perform in the Backyard. 10 p.m., free.

Grand "Boo"zar Shops Halloween at the Grand Bazaar Shops Take the kids to Bally's outdoor mall for some family-friendly fun throughout Halloween weekend. Magicians will roam the shops dazzling crowds with magic tricks, artists will offer free Halloween-themed caricatures and the kids can add to their costume with complimentary face painting. The celebration also features a "Dracula's Lair" Halloween-themed light show and a cauldron filled with free treats. Just follow the witch through the shops to claim your prize. Thursday-Saturday, times for activities vary. grandbazaarshops.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30

AVN Halloween Porn Star Party at Artisan Find your sexiest outfit, because AVN is bringing 30 of the hottest stars in the adult entertainment industry (including Adriana Chechik and Riley Reid) to Las Vegas for its inaugural Halloween porn-star party. Throw in the themed “topless play rooms” for VIP ticket holders and a naughty costume contest, and things are bound to get freaky. October 30-31, 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., GA $200, VIP $450. 1501 W. Sahara Ave.

Dia de Los Muertos at Mercadito Enjoy a special Dia de los Muertos-themed three-course, prix fixe menu to celebrate the honored Day of the Dead tradition. October 30-31, Red Rock Resort.

Reckless in Vegas Costume Party at the Smith Center’s Cabaret Jazz Enjoy a performance by Reckless in Vegas, then compete for best ’50s- and ’60s-era costume. UNLV Assistant Professor of History Deirdre Clemente, who focuses on American culture, fashion and clothing, judges the legit contest. 8 p.m, $35-$45.

Grand "Boo"zar Shops Halloween at the Grand Bazaar Shops Take the kids to Bally's outdoor mall for some family-friendly fun throughout Halloween weekend. Magicians will roam the shops dazzling crowds with magic tricks, artists will offer free Halloween-themed caricatures and the kids can add to their costume with complimentary face painting. The celebration also features a "Dracula's Lair" Halloween-themed light show and a cauldron filled with free treats. Just follow the witch through the shops to claim your prize. Thursday-Saturday, times for activities vary. grandbazaarshops.com.

Mad Monster Party Weekend at The Golden Tiki Win cash and freaky tiki prizes in a Halloween costume contest hosted by The Baron, and catch a performance by “the scariest band in the world,” San Diego’s Deadbolt, on Friday, and a set by DJ Skylor on Saturday. October 30-31, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $10, 3939 Spring Mountain, 702-222-3196.

The Carousel of Horror at Gold Spike DJ Mike Bless spins in the Living Room and Avalon Landing takes the stage in the Backyard, plus a late night performance by comedy daredevil Ryan Stock. 10 p.m., $10+ men, women free.

Halloween Creepy Crawly Trunk or Treat at CenturyLink CenturyLink’s family-friendly bash benefits United Way and includes multiple bounce houses, a petting zoo, a photo booth and more. Vehicles from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department will also be on site, plus community partners with decorated car trunks filled with treats for the kids. 5-9 p.m., CenturyLink parking lot, 3436 Aldebaran Avenue.

Great Pumpkin Shoot at Whitney Ranch Recreation Center Shoot a bow and arrow and watch Hotel Transylvania at this annual event. Popcorn will be served, and equipment will be provided. Ages 6 and up, 5 p.m., $15, 1575 Galleria Drive, 702-267-5850.

Last Friday Halloween Party at Foundation Room Celebrate the last Friday of the month with Straight Outta Compton’s own O’Shea Jackson, Jr. 10 p.m., RSVP to [email protected] for reduced admission, $30 men, $20 after Midnight; women free, 702-632-7600.

Speakweekly at Lavo Casino Club As long as you’ve got the password, you’re welcome at this jazzy, boozy, Prohibition-era celebration, a team-up between Lavo Casino Club and Las Vegas Weekly. Get on the list at lasvegasweekly.com/lavo. October 30, 8-10 p.m., free.

Haunted Funhouse with Nicki Minaj at 1 OAK Are Nicki and Meek Mill engaged? If so, will they do their best dancing-Drake spoof when “Hotline Bling” comes on at 1 OAK? October 30, 10:30 p.m., $40+ men, $30+ women.

Forbidden City with Tiësto at Hakkasan Themed as an ancient, abandoned palace, the MGM Grand megaclub’s annual Halloween weekend includes a $20,000 sexy costume contest along with superstar Tiësto, supported by Zaxx and Turbulence. October 30, 10:30 p.m., $60+ men, $40+ women.

Super You & Me with Laidback Luke at Surrender The Encore club’s interior and winterized dome will be reimagined Mad Max-style all weekend, which should clash in an interesting way with Laidback Luke’s superhero-themed party. October 30, 10:30 p.m., $35+ men, $25+ women.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31

The Great Halloweenie Roast at Gaudin Ford The car dealership hosts a complimentary barbecue lunch with free hotdogs, potato salad and beverages. The Gaudin “BatMobile” will have a trunk full of candy available for children 16 years and younger, and all attendees can enter a drawing to win an annual family membership to Discovery Children’s Museum. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free, 6625 Roy Horn Way.

Hammargren Nevada Day Open House at the Hammargren Residence Lonnie and Sandy Hammargren are opening their famous residence to the public for house tours and live entertainment for the Silver State’s anniversary. October 31-November 1, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., $15, children under 12 free, 4318 Ridgecrest Drive, 702-451-8444.

Grand "Boo"zar Shops Halloween at the Grand Bazaar Shops Take the kids to Bally's outdoor mall for some family-friendly fun throughout Halloween weekend. Magicians will roam the shops dazzling crowds with magic tricks, artists will offer free Halloween-themed caricatures and the kids can add to their costume with complimentary face painting. The celebration also features a "Dracula's Lair" Halloween-themed light show and a cauldron filled with free treats. Just follow the witch through the shops to claim your prize. Thursday-Saturday, times for activities vary. grandbazaarshops.com.

Barnyard in the Boneyard at the Neon Museum Horses4Heroes will provide a petting zoo for families and children, including miniature horses and goats, at the Downtown museum. Attendees are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., $5, children under 2 free, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. N., 702-387-6366.

Old Nevada Days at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs Guests are invited to wear costumes depicting the state’s history over the past 150 years, or western attire, at the state park’s Halloween celebration. The event includes ranch and harvest festival games and activities, a trunk-or-treat for kids and more. 1 to 4 p.m., free, Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road, 702-885-1943.

Container Park Halloween at Downtown Container Park The Downtown outdoor mall’s festivities include a Zombie Zumbathon, stories from the Writer’s Block, a pumpkin decoration area, face painters, a petting zoo and safety tips by the Metropolitan Police Department. The park will also offer a safe trick-or-treating environment from 4-6 p.m. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., free.

Day and Night of the Killer Costumes at Ghostbar You didn't spend all season planning your sexy ensemble or ghoulish get-up solely for compliments, right? Well, the top-of-the-Palms nightclub is giving away more than $20,000 in cash and prizes with its annual Halloween costume contests, both under the sun at GBDC and at Ghostbar Dayclub's nighttime alter ego, GBDC After Dark. GBDC: 1 p.m., $10+, local ladies free until 8 p.m. GBDC After Dark: 8 p.m., $25+ men, $20+ women.

The Vampire Affair at Gold Spike Compete in the costume contest for thousands in cash and prices, plus the Josh Royse Band plays the Backyard. 10 p.m., $10+ men, women free.

Come as You Are Big Hallowine Party at Rocks Lounge Join the Star 107.9 morning show team, Mark and Aimee, for wine samplings from Ferrari Carano, Layer Cake and Rodney Strong. Less creative folks are encouraged to come as they are, but those who want to dress up are welcome to sport their Halloween duds. 9 p.m., free, Red Rock Resort.

The District Trick or Treat Party at the District at Green Valley Ranch Bring the family along for a safe trick-or-treat environment with candy, Halloween music, spooky decor and more. 5 p.m., free, 2225 Village Walk Dr., 702-564-8595.

Mad Monster Party Weekend at The Golden Tiki Win cash and freaky tiki prizes in a Halloween costume contest hosted by The Baron, and catch a performance by “the scariest band in the world,” San Diego’s Deadbolt, on Friday, and a set by DJ Skylor on Saturday. October 30-31, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $10, 3939 Spring Mountain, 702-222-3196.

Sabina Kelley Halloween Party at Dive Bar International pin-up model and judge on Oxygen’s Best Ink reality show hosts, with performances by Hellbound Glory and the People’s Whiskey. 9 p.m., $5 with costume, $10 without, 4110 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-586-3483.

Fetish & Fantasy Halloween Ball at the Joint The iconically naughty bash is celebrating an unbelievable 20 years, reason enough to do Halloween the true Vegas way one more time at the Hard Rock Hotel. October 31, 10 p.m., $88+ men/women.

Forbidden Ball with Ludacris at Light The first big party weekend since Light’s new management took over features rapper/actor Ludacris partying with Treats Magazine on Saturday. October 31, 10 p.m., $30+ men, $20+ women.

Thriller with Chris Brown at Drai's Nobody does MJ like C. Breezy, and even the legendary Quincy Jones put his stamp of approval on this “Thriller”-themed, rooftop live performance. October 31, 10:30 p.m., $100+ men, $50+ women.

Halloweezy with Lil Wayne at Life SLS club Life goes full zombie, coming back from the dead to host a live show by Lil Wayne and a costume contest with $50,000 in total cash and prizes. October 31, 10:30 p.m., $50+ men, $40+ women.

Haunted Paradise at Hyde A special performance from Grammy-nominated Omarion (“Post to Be”) highlights the Bellagio club’s Halloween celebration. October 31, 10 p.m., tickets start at $30 for men, $20 for women.

Zowie Bowie Costume Contest at Club Madrid The Sunset Station resident band rocks another Saturday night while you compete for a grand prize of $1,000 for the best Halloween getup. Remember: no masks on the casino floor, and you have to be a Boarding Pass member to win. October 31, 10 p.m., no cover.

Halloween Carnival at XS The Encore megaclub will be transformed into a vintage freakshow all weekend long, including Halloween night, when Kaskade headlines the party. October 31, 10:30 p.m., tickets start at $30 for men, $20 for women.

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