What To Do in Las Vegas this October: 40 Best Events, Shows, Festivals, and Halloween Activities

October in Las Vegas may not boast the classic fall foliage of the more northerly states, but it has an autumnal beauty of its own—not to mention a ton of fun activities and events for you to enjoy.

Making up your October itinerary? Add these items to your must-do list:

Concerts, Residencies, and Music Festivals

Las Vegas is loaded with concerts and shows worth seeing. Here are some of the biggest names to check out this month:

Food & Beverage Fests

Enjoy some of the best food & drink Las Vegas has to offer at these fun festivals.

Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival

Features a wide array of food and wines from renowned celebrity chefs. Note: VIP ticket holder admission starts at 8:00 p.m.

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Oktoberfest at Hofbrauhaus Las Vegas

While you can enjoy the Oktoberfest experience all year at Hofbrauhaus, this month they are also offering special celebrity keg tappings, live music, games, competitions, and prizes.

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OktoberFest at Llama Lot

Celebrate OktoberFest Vegas-style with a large selection of German beers and foods, as well as family-friendly games and crafts.

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Taste of Downtown

Experience delicious cocktails and cuisines from 40 of Downtown Las Vegas’ best restaurants.

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Downtown Brew Festival

Enjoy live music, local food, and 200+ craft brews from 60+ breweries.

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The 10th Annual Aki Matsuri Japanese Festival

Experience the taste of Japanese food & drinks, Bon Odori (a style of dance), live performances, taiko (drumming), and more.

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Arts & Crafts

If enjoying the arts is more your speed, you’ll find stunning work at these October art shows and festivals.

Lost Vegas by Tim Burton

Starting October 15, you’ll find a collection of original fine art pieces by renowned director Tim Burton on display at the Neon Museum.

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Summerlin Festival of Arts

Take in and buy artwork from over 100 celebrated fine artists, enjoy the live music and art demonstrations, entertain your kids with the children’s activities, and try a taste of local food at the Farmer’s Market under the Pavilion.

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Other Festivals, Conventions, Trade Shows & Parades

Las Vegas has more on the agenda than culinary experiences and the arts. There are lots of unique festivals, parades, shows and conventions for you to enjoy in October.

Las Vegas Bikefest 2019

Check out hundreds of motorcycles, 150+ vendors, live music, and delicious food at the Las Vegas Bikefest.

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Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival

Take a step back in time at the Age of Chivalry RenFair and enjoy different historical villages and kingdoms, royal recreators and mercenaries, and live performances.

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Las Vegas PRIDE Family Festival

Check out myriad pop up drag shows, special appearances, and live entertainment at the PRIDE Family Festival. Enjoy the wares of 100 vendors, as well as assorted food and beverage options. This event is pet friendly!

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Las Vegas PRIDE Night Parade

Make your way to Downtown Las Vegas for “the most glamorous, glittering spectacle ever created by the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community of Southern Nevada.”

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Las Vegas Balloon Glow

This event was postponed earlier this year due to weather conditions, but it promises to provide an incredibly unique experience to all who attend. Stroll among the soft glow of colorful balloons, food and retail vendors, or take a (tethered) ride in a hot air balloon.

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Las Vegas Tattoo and Trade Show

The first three days of this event are primarily for people in the tattoo trade, with a focus on seminars and certifications. However, the last three days offer guests the opportunity to check out artwork from some of the best artists in the world—or even get a tattoo—as well as enjoy live music, good eats, and shopping.

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Shows & Sporting Events

In addition to an endless array of concerts, art experiences, food and beverage festivals, parades and conventions, Las Vegas also has a number of sporting events and shows taking place in October:

Vegas Golden Knights home games

Check out everyone’s favorite new-ish NHL team at one of their home games. #VegasBorn

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WWE Smackdown

See your favorite WWE Superstars in action at this live WWE Smackdown event.

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Cirque Du Soleil Mystère

All Cirque Du Soleil shows promise to thrill and excite, and Mystère is no different. Enjoy a mixture of acrobatics, dance, comedy, drama, opera, and elaborate sets.

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Cirque Du Soleil KÀ

From the MGM website: “KÀ tells the epic tale of twins on a perilous journey to fulfill their shared destiny. A masterpiece in storytelling, this ultra lavish production features mind-bending acrobatics, fierce martial arts, blazing pyrotechnics and jaw-dropping aerial adventures.”

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Cirque Du Soleil O

O is “an aquatic tapestry of artistry, surrealism and theatrical romance” and features performances from acrobats, synchronized swimmers and divers, and actors “in, on and above water to create a breathtaking experience in a magnificent theatre.”

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Halloween

This month, Las Vegas has a variety of Halloween-themed spooktacular activities on the table for everyone to enjoy, including some family-friendly and adult-only options.

Haunted Harvest

Enjoy trick-or-treat stations throughout nearby Springs Preserve, explore the “Bootanical” Garden and hay bale maze, take part in carnival games, crafts, and other interactive activities. And don’t forget to stop by the petting zoo!

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Fetish and Fantasy Halloween Ball

Billed as Sin City’s “wildest Halloween Party” and “one of 5 events to attend before you die” by Maxim Magazine, the Fetish and Fantasy Halloween Ball has been going strong for 24 years. It offers a variety of musical and erotic performers, and typically sees over 5,000 people in attendance. You must be 21 years of age or older to attend. See the website for dress code requirements.

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Freakling Bros. Trilogy of Terror

Immerse yourself in the interactive and terrifying shows and haunted houses of the Freakling Bros. Trilogy of Terror. Join a coven, brave the only R-rated haunted house in the state of Nevada, and explore Castle Vampyre.
Be warned: Some activities are so scary they are 17+ (or 13+ with parental supervision required)

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HallOVeen at the Magical Forest

Explore the haunted jungle ruins of the Magical Forest, be regaled with stories by an animatronic skeleton, and pass by interactive trees while you enjoy the nightly entertainment, trick-or-treat stations, carnival games, rides, and more!

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