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 2024—if you dare.
Haunted Houses & Haunted Attractions
Memphis has no shortage of haunted experiences for those seeking a scare.
- HauntedWeb Scream Park: Featuring four terrifying haunted houses—The Residence, Slotch Sanatorium, Voodoo Village, and The Yard—as well as three escape rooms, this is one of Memphis’ most popular Halloween attractions.
- 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.
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 4-31): A Halloween favorite! Trick-or-treat stations, a Dino Graveyard, mini-golf, and more. Costumes encouraged!
- Halloween Spooktacular at CMOM (October 27): Kids can enjoy mask-making, scavenger hunts, glow-in-the-dark tattoos, and more.
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Fall Festivals & Special Events
Memphis is full of fall festivals that bring out the season’s best.
- Monster Market (October 11-16): Shop a unique selection of spooky-themed art, home goods, and fashion from local and national makers at this popular pop-up shop.
- Primas Bakery Cookie Decorating Parties: With themes like Nightmare Before Christmas (October 6) and Coco (October 27), these are perfect for a fun family activity.
- Le Bonheur Pumpkin Run 5k (October 19): 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.
- Freak Show Halloween Extravaganza (October 19): Ghost River Brewery is hosting a Halloween bash with fire dancers, live DJ, and a costume contest with a $100 prize.
- Candlelight Concert Series (October 25): Beale Street Quartet covers Halloween-inspired classics at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art under candlelight.
- Ballet Memphis’ Dracula (October 25-27): Experience this spine-chilling performance on the mainstage with stunning choreography and suspenseful storytelling.
