Las Vegas scares up a cauldron of Halloween events

Friday, Oct. 27, 2000 | 10:09 a.m.

Las Vegas will be a spooky place for the next five days -- even spookier than usual.

Halloween celebrants will have a cauldron full of activities to choose from.

The following is a list of Halloween-related events.

Friday

What: A haunted house will raise funds to benefit battered and abandoned women and children.

When: 2-11 p.m., through Tuesday.

Where: 4460 W. Hacienda Ave.

Admission: $6 for adults; $3 for children 12 and under. (In lieu of cash, the shelter will accept donations of stamps, women's undergarments, new white socks and other items.)

Information: Call 683-3163.

What: Haunted houses.

When: 6 p.m.-midnight today and Saturday, 6-11 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday.

Where: Three locations -- the Black Box, in the parking lot of United Artists Theater, North Rainbow Boulevard and Smoke Ranch Road; the Dungeon in the parking of Kmart, 5051 E. Boanza Road at Nellis Boulevard; and the Mortuary in the parking lot of Sunset Station.

Admission: $8. (No one under 5 is allowed; under 12 must be accompanied.)

Information: Call 896-7126.

What: A haunted midway with food, merchandise and free entertainment and two haunted houses -- the Asylum and the Castle of Carnage in 3D.

Where: North parking lot of the New Frontier.

When: 6 p.m.-1 a.m. today through Sunday, 6 p.m.-midnight Monday and Tuesday.

Admission: $15.99 for adults; $11.99 for children ages 6-9; free for ages 5 and under with an adult.

Information: Call 794-8200.

What: Not a costumed, but a masked event for adults.

When: 11 p.m.-5 a.m.

Where: The Velvet Lounge and WB Stage 16 restaurant, the Venetian.

Admission: $20.

Information: 414-1000.

What: Party including a costume contest for cash and prizes.

When: Beginning at 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Where: MGM Grand's Studio 54.

Admission: $20 for men; women admitted free.

Information: Call 737-3100.

What: Festivities include music, dancing, costume contests, games and prizes.

When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Green Valley Town Center, 4500 E. Sunset Road.

Admission: Free.

Information: Call 458-8855.

Saturday

What: Adult party featuring a costume contest.

When: 8 p.m.-midnight.

Where: Cliffhanger Lounge, Mt. Charleston Hotel, No. 2 Kyle Canyon Road.

Admission: Free.

Information: 872-5500.

What: Halloween square dancing.

When: Dance lesson from 6:30-7 p.m.; dancing from 7-10 p.m.

Where: Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St.

Admission: $5.

Information: Call 656-9513.

What: Activities for children sponsored by the Henderson Parks and Recreation Department.

When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. for ages 3-5; 10:30-11:30 a.m. for ages 6-12.

Admission: $3.

Information: Call 565-2880.

What: Adult party (ages 21 and older) featuring a costume contest.

When: 11 p.m.-5 a.m.; contest at 2:30 a.m.

Where: Caesars Magical Empire.

Admission: $10 with costume; $20 without costume.

Information: Call 731-7110.

What: Adult party; guests are encouraged to wear erotic, fantasy costumes.

When: Beginning at 9 p.m.

Where: Tropicana's Tiffany Theatre.

Admission: $40.

Information: Call 739-2645.

What: Costume party for adults.

When: Beginning at 9 p.m.

Where: Mandalay Bay Events Center.

Admission: $43.

Information: Call 632-7600.

What: Costume party for adults; prizes will be awarded for best and sexiest costumes.

When: Beginning at 9 p.m.

Where: 4110 S. Maryland Parkway.

Admission: Free.

Information: Call 433-2255.

What: Seventh-annual event featuring a fund-raising costume contest benefiting the City of Hope National Medical Center and Beckman Research Institute. A buffet dinner, dancing, live music and door prizes will be featured.

When: Beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Four Queens.

Admission: $50.

Information: Call 385-4011 ext. 3013.

What: A benefit event for the Sam Schmidt Foundation featuring a live auction and entertainment by impressionist Andre-Philippe Gagnon and preteen singer Brittany Breed, followed by an after-party (with separate admission).

When: Beginning at 6:30 p.m.; after-party begins at 11 p.m.

Where: Hard Rock hotel

Admission: $250; $25 for after-party.

Information: Call 693-5000.

What: Children will be treated to pumpkin stories, treats and decorations.

When: 2-4 p.m.

Where: Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road.

Admission: Free.

Information: Call 733-7810.

What: Games, candy and a costume contest for all ages.

When: 7-9 p.m.

Where: Molasky Community School, 7801 W. Gilmore Ave.

Admission: Free.

Information: Call 229-5345.

What: A dance featuring a costume parade, prizes and refreshments for ages 55 and older.

When: 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: Las Vegas Senior Citizen Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road.

Admission: Free.

Information: Call 229-6454.

What: A visit to Knott's Berry Farm theme park in Southern California, for adults and children ages 11 and older (accompanied by an adult or sibling over age 14).

When: Bus departs at 10 a.m.; returns late Saturday night.

Where: West Community Center, 2050 Sapphire Stone St.

Cost: $50, includes admission to the park.

Information: Call 229-5080.

What: Tenth annual event offers an alternative to trick-or-treating for ages 12 and under. Festivities include a spooky train ride and a costume contest.

When: 4-8 p.m. Saturday through Tuesday.

Where: Opportunity Village, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd.

Admission: $3 for adults; $2 for children 12 and under.

Information: Call 564-7400.

Sunday

What: Carnival for Mount Charleston Elementary School hosted by the Parent-Teacher Organization at the Mt. Charleston Hotel.

When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Mt. Charleston Hotel, No. 2 Kyle Canyon Road.

Admission: $10 for a family, $4 for individuals.

Information: Call 872-5500.

What: In its 34th year, this costume ball benefits Aid for AIDS of Nevada. Known for its legendary costume contest, winners are voted on by party-goers. To qualify to be crowned king and queen of the ball, a person must be involved with, volunteer for or employed by the local entertainment industry.

When: Beginning at 10 p.m.

Where: MGM Grand's Studio 54.

Admission: $15 in advance; $20 at the door.

Information: Call 382-2326.

What: A dinner-show performance spoofing Humphrey Bogart movies of the '40s.

When: 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: Lawry's the Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Parkway.

Admission: $65 (includes prime-rib dinner).

Information: Call 893-2223.

What: Costume party for adults featuring a costume contest with $1,000 prizes for the best saint and sinner costumes.

When: Beginning at 11 p.m.

Where: Mandalay Bay's House of Blues.

Admission: $20.

Information: Call 632-7600.

Monday

What: A costumes-optional party for ages 55 and older.

When: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Where: Derfelt Senior Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave.

Admission: $3.

Information: Call 229-6601.

What: A dance party and costume contest for adults.

When: 1-6 p.m.

Where: Lorenzi Adaptive Recreation Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave.

Admission: Free.

Information: Call 229-4905 or 229-6358.

Tuesday

What: Club 54's EDEN night takes on a Halloween twist.

When: Beginning at 10 p.m.

Where: MGM Grand's Studio 54.

Admission: $10 for men (Nevada residents, $20 for others); women admitted free.

Information: Call 737-3100.

What: An outdoor party for adults. Featuring live entertainment by Farenheit and Cook E. Jarr.

Where: Harrah's Carnaval Court.

Admission: Free.

Information: Call 369-5000.

What: Games, music, a haunted house and a costume contest for children under age 15.

When: 7-9 p.m.

Where: Riviera Community Center, 2900 E. Stewart Ave.

Admission: Free.

Information: Call 229-4600.

What: The North Las Vegas Police Department hosts this annual event.

When: 5-8 p.m.

Where: Wal-Mart Parking lot, 1807 W. Craig Road.

Admission: Free.

Information: Call 633-1818 or 633-1808.

What: Eighth annual event, sponsored by businessman Scot Savage, includes volunteers passing out candy.

When: 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Paradise Vista area, South Eastern Avenue, north of Russell Road.

Admission: Free.

Information: Call 261-9048.

What: Lamb of God Lutheran Church hosts a safe alternative to traditional Halloween bell-ringing, where parishoners will hand out goodies to children from the trucks of cars in the church's parking lot.

When: 5-7 p.m.

Where: 6220 N. Jones Blvd.

Admission: Free.

Information: Call 645-4998.

What: Costume party for adults featuring $5,000 in prizes for best costumes.

When: Beginning at 10:30 p.m.

Where: Rio's Club Rio.

Admission: Free for the first 98 people; $10 for others.

Information: Call 252-7777.

What: Pop group hosts a Halloween concert.

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Silverton

Admission: $5; free for those wearing a costume.

Information: Call 263-7777.

What: Halloween party for adults.

When: Beginning at 7 p.m.

Where: Boulder Station's Railhead.

Admission: $10.

Information: Call 432-7777.

What: A Halloween party featuring storytelling, live music and a costume contest for children who will also receive treat bags and candy.

When: 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: 7400 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

Admission: Free.

Information: Call 260-7278.

What: A performance of "Houdini Lives Again," starring escape artist Dixie Dooley. Following the show, a seance to contact the late magician.

When: 4 p.m.

Where: Plaza showroom.

Admission: $21.95.

Information: 457-8448.

Candy X-Rayed: For parents concerned about their childrens' candy after a night of trick-or-treating, the radiation department of Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, 657 Town Center Drive, will X-ray the sweets at no cost from 7-9 p.m. Call 233-7545.

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