October Blog 2025: Halloween in Reno, Nevada
Reno goes all-in for spooky season! From the massive Reno Zombie Crawl to family-friendly fun at
the Halloween Hollow along the Riverwalk (trick-or-treating at merchant shops and a Spooky DJ Dance Party),
there’s something for every ghoul and goblin this October.
Dark Prison Haunted House
September 26 – November 1
Enter if you dare! Prepare for 36 nights of terror at the Nevada State Prison. The Dark Prison Haunted House delivers an
immersive scare experience with terrifying live actors, jaw-dropping special effects, and menacing creatures around every corner.
Open at this location for its first year, Dark Prison is set to be Northern Nevada’s largest and most immersive haunted house.
Reno Zombie Crawl
Saturday, October 18, 2025 · Downtown Reno
Named by USA TODAY as one of the 10 Best Costumed Halloween Parties in the Nation, the
Reno Zombie Crawl is among the biggest bar crawls in the world. Dress in your zombie best and join the walking dead
as they take over downtown. Enjoy food and drink specials and exclusive giveaways at nearly 40 participating bars during the crawl.
Planning to party the night away? Make a night of it and stay downtown!
The Creeper’s Ball
Friday, October 31, 2025 · Crown Room, Crystal Bay Casino
Dance along with Poor Man’s Moonshine as they perform fan-favorite hits at The Creeper’s Ball in the Crown Room at
Crystal Bay Casino. It’s the perfect way to cap off Halloween night with high-energy music and costumed fun.
Bonus: Sinister Stories at LEX Nightclub
Date & time: confirm 2025 schedule
Get ready for one of Northern Nevada’s biggest Halloween parties as LEX Nightclub transforms into a dark and
twisted world for Sinister Stories—a night inspired by the eerie and captivating themes of American Horror Story.
Guests are encouraged to wear their best Halloween costumes for a chance to win up to $4,000 in cash and prizes during the costume contest
(categories include scariest, sexiest, and most creative). LEX Nightclub is inside the Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E. 2nd Street in Reno.
Note: A previously published listing referenced Saturday, October 26, 2024, 10 p.m.—please verify the 2025 date and time with the venue.
