Spooky season is upon us, and it’s time to experience the most ghoulish adventures our city has to offer. Whether you’re in for haunted houses, ghost tours, family-friendly fun, or the best Halloween parties, Memphis has it all. Check out this local’s guide to the best Halloween events in Memphis for 2025…if you dare.
Haunted Houses & Haunted Attractions
Memphis has no shortage of haunted experiences for those seeking a scare.
- FearZone Haunted House: Face your fears at the House of Red Door Asylum, and test your courage through its twists and turns.
- Shadowlands Festival of Fear at Jones Orchard: Known for its eerie haunted house and corn maze, it’s a can’t-miss experience for the brave at heart.
- Wicked Ways Haunted House: Memphis’ largest indoor haunted house is back with new thrills. Try the Tormented Extreme Virtual Reality Encounter or 5-Minute Escape Room for an extra fright.
- Draykon’s Tortured Souls Haunted Attraction at Priddy Farms: Get ready to scream at Priddy Farms’ new Millington location. 150 ft dragon inflatable, Draykon, will greet you. Designed for maximum screams without the blood and gore, this walkthrough attraction is packed with creepy characters, loud surprises, strobe lights, and eerie sound effects around every turn.
Ghost Tours & Year-Round Haunts
For those who love to explore the spooky side of history, Memphis offers ghost tours year-round.
- Backbeat Tours Ghost Tours: This two-hour walking ghost tour through Downtown Memphis will take you to some of the most haunted spots in the city, including the eerie Gayoso House and the Voodoo Fields in South Memphis. Backbeat Tours offers the ultimate ghostly adventure with expert guides who tell Memphis’ creepiest tales.
- Historical Haunts Memphis: From pub crawls to full-blown ghost hunts, this tour company offers different ways to explore the paranormal history of Memphis.
- Earnestine & Hazel’s, the Orpheum Theatre, and the Woodruff-Fontaine House are known for their spine-tingling histories and ghostly appearances.
Family-Friendly Halloween Events
Not all spooky fun is for adults! Memphis has plenty of kid-friendly activities that will leave the whole family smiling.
- Zoo Boo at the Memphis Zoo (October 10-12, 16-18, 19, 23-25, 26, 30, 31, and November 1): A Halloween favorite! Trick-or-treat stations, a Dino Graveyard, mini-golf, and more. Costumes encouraged!
- Halloween Spooktacular at CMOM (October 26): Kids can enjoy mask-making, scavenger hunts, glow-in-the-dark tattoos, and more.
Fall Festivals & Special Events
Memphis is full of fall festivals that bring out the season’s best.
- Monster Market (October 10-16): Shop a unique selection of spooky-themed art, home goods, and fashion from local and national makers at this popular pop-up shop.
- Le Bonheur Pumpkin Run 5k (October 18): Get active for a good cause in this annual 5k race benefiting Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.
Halloween Parties & Adult Events
Looking for something more thrilling? Memphis has plenty of parties and events that cater to the grown-ups.
- Cameo’s Nightmare on Union Ave (October 1-31): Enjoy Halloween-themed cocktails and decor all month long with spooky DJ nights and a special Rocky Horror Picture Show viewing.
- Candlelight Concert Series (October 24-25): Listeso String Quartet covers Halloween-inspired classics at the Overton Chapel under candlelight.
- Memphis Rap OGz (October 31): Minglewood Hall is getting spooky on Halloween Night. Come out for an epic night of classic Memphis horrorcore featuring live performances from living legends like La Chat, DJ Spanish Fly, Tommy Wright III, Gangsta Pat, and more!
Even More Halloween Happenings
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