City Of Las Vegas: Halloween Happenings & Safety

Press release from the City of Las Vegas:

Oct 28, 2021

Halloween is a holidays anticipated by the young, and the young at heart. It brings a lot of joy, candy and creativity every year, but with it being less of a celebration last year due to COVID-19, people are really looking to pull out the stops in 2021.

According to WalletHub, Las Vegas is number three on its 2021 list of top 100 places to spend Halloween. However, we're not surprised because when it comes to entertainment and fun, Las Vegas is the place to be.  We gathered a list of some family fun Halloween events happening around the city.

Ward 3 Halloween Trunk or Treat & Carnival Thursday, Oct. 28, 5:30-8 p.m. Free and open to the public.East Las Vegas Community Center Parking Lot and Patio, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 702-229-1515.

Bring the family to enjoy the Halloween Trunk-or-Treat in the parking lot, plus costume contests, games and activities for ages 0-17. Volunteers are needed to bring decorated host cars and candy to distribute for the trunk-or-treat. Prize for best-decorated car to be awarded; call to sign up your car.

City Hall exterior lit in orange for Halloween weekendThursday-Sunday, Oct. 28-31, 6 p.m.495 S. Main Street

Ward 1 Halloween Trunk or Treat & MoveThursday, Oct. 28, 5:30-9:30 p.m.Free and open to the public.Mirabelli Community Center parking lot and park, 6200 Hargrove Ave.

Bring the family to enjoy trunk-or-treating in the parking lot, entertainment and Disney’s “Cruella” movie (rated PG-13) under the stars, along with free water and popcorn while supplies last. Food truck will offer refreshments for sale. Lawn seating for the movie; bring blankets and low chairs to be more comfortable.

Ward 5 Halloween MovieThursday, Oct. 28, 6-9 p.m. Free and open to the public.Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza in Lorenzi Park, 720 Twin Lakes Drive

Enjoy the Disney movie “Cruella” (rated PG-13) as well as free popcorn and water while supplies last. Food truck will offer refreshments for sale. Lawn seating; bring blankets and low chairs to be more comfortable. Call 702-229-5443 for more information.

Pavilion Center Pool Spooky Dive-in Movie NightSaturday, Oct. 30. Doors open 7:30 p.m., showtime 8 p.m.Cost $4 per person.Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, 702-229-1488.

Dress in your swim suit, bring a towel and prepare to enjoy a spooky movie from a recliner or in the pool. Movie to be announced. Youth must be accompanied by a parent/adult.

The Macro-Fi Halloween Block Party 2021 (all ages)Saturday, Oct. 30, 7 to 11 p.m.Free and open to the public.Third Street Stage & Promenade, between Hoover and Gass avenues.

Macro-Fi co-founder, John “Professor Def” Kiehlbauch of Naked City Audio, brings an eclectic variety of musical, visual, and performing artists to the Third Street Promenade.  The Macro-Fi Halloween Block Party will feature music from bands Indigo Kidd, Hassan, Desert Bloom, Late for Dinner, and Viaje Nahual, with a live DJ between performances, break dancers, and live art. There will be a Halloween costume contest with several categories for winning prizes. Attendees can enjoy the music, purchase refreshments, art and music, and alcohol with a bracelet/ID check. Third Street will be open to pedestrians only. For more information, visit www.ArtsLasVegas.org or call 702-229-ARTS (2787).

Ward 6 Trunk-or-TreatSunday, Oct. 31, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Free and open to the public.Centennial Hills YMCA, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive.

Bring the family to enjoy a safe space to trick or treat this Halloween, including a haunted house, candy, music, games and more Halloween fun! For more information, please call 702-229-5463.

Ward 5 Halloween Safe Night (all ages)Sunday, Oct. 31, 5 to 8:30 p.m.Free and open to the public; $1 haunted house; $1 laser tag.Pearson Community Center, 1625 W. Carey Ave., North Las Vegas.

Bring the family in costume to enjoy free carnival rides, games, trackless train, costume contests, Classic Cars Trunk-or-Treat Alley and more. Call 702-455-1220 if your organization would like to provide treats or activities. Jointly presented by Clark County, the city of Las Vegas, Bolden Community Coalition and Community Partners, and sponsored by many community leaders and organizations.

Fun is the focus, but safety should also be on the minds of us all whether you are walking your little ones through the neighborhood, driving anywhere on Halloween night or handing out treats to children. We chatted with Melanie Dennon of Las Vegas Fire and Rescue about how to safely enjoy the night. She had a lot of tips, many of which may be new to even the most attentive parents, guardians and neighbors planning to enjoy the night.

Medidas de Seguridad en Halloween

Le recordamos de algunas medidas de seguridad para celebrar este Día de Brujas o Halloween con su familia. Vea el video para aprender cómo mantener a sus seres queridos fuera de peligro. ¡Feliz Halloween! 

Safety At Home:

-Remove tripping hazards to keep your home safe for visiting trick-or-treaters. Check around your door for anything that could be a trip hazard like electrical cords, garden hoses, toys and decorations.

-Check to make sure your scary decorations are not in the dark. Check your lighting to be sure there is a well-lit path provided.

-Restrain your pets so they don’t jump on or bite a trick-or-treater.

Pumpkin Carving:

-Never allow small children to carve pumpkins.Let them draw the faces with markers so they feel involved. Parents or another adult can do the carving. Use a pumpkin carving kit. They are inexpensive and much safer than a sharp kitchen knife. (You can literally run your finger over the carving tool and not cut yourself.)

-Consider using a flameless candle or small flashlight inside your pumpkin. Real candles can be a disaster waiting to happen if a child’s costume gets too close to the pumpkin.

While They Are On The Prowl:

-If children are under the age of 12, an adult should be with them.

-If your children are older and want to go alone, make sure you know where they are going and that you approve the route they are taking. In addition, set a time they are expected to be home.

-Teach your children not to enter a home or car to get their candy. If they want to visit a house in the neighborhood where the owners are known to decorate as a haunted house, an adult should accompany them.

-Tell your children not to eat any treats until they are home and you have had a chance to check the candy. Look for unusual wrappers and for any candy that may cause an allergic reaction.

-Put electronic devices away! Look up, walk carefully and look out for motorists before crossing the street.

Costume Safety:

-Costumes and wigs should be fire resistant.

-Reflective tape is extremely effective after dark. Another option is to carry a flashlight or flameless lantern.

-Nontoxic makeup is better than masks. Masks can slip and block vision. If you do use makeup, test it on a small area of your child’s skin to make sure there is no irritation.

This press release was produced by the City of Las Vegas. The views expressed here are the author’s own.