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Top Halloween Events in Louisville 2025

A collection of Halloween-related fun and events in Louisville!

From nightlife to neighborhood festivals to rooftop parties to family events to paranormal experiences – we’ve collected it all in this guide!

Events by Week

Oct 6 – 12

  • Horror Movie Trivia at Butchertown Brewing
  • Skelebration at Louisville Zoo
  • Boo-tanical Pumpkin Painting at Waterfront Botanical Gardens
  • Pumpkins At Kentucky Kingdom *PROMO CODE*
  • Free Downtown Drive-in Movie Ghostbusters at Waterfront Park
  • Pumpkins at PlayPort (Waterfront Park)
  • The Mediums : A Night of Seance and Paranormal Investigation at Witches Brew Coffee
  • Phantoms of Prohibition: Ghosts, Cocktails, & Bites: Food Tour *PROMO CODE*
  • Pumpkin Fest at East End Farmers Market
  • Boo at the Zoo 2025
  • Jack O’Lantern Spectacular

Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom is a radiant experience for the whole family, friend groups, or for a delightful date night! 

And YOU can get a special discount with promo code “THINGSTOLOU35”!

Get tickets here!

  • Drag Race All Star Cynthia Lee Fontaine as Dracula at Play Louisville
  • Haunted Pope Lick (haunted trail)
  • The Devils Attic (haunted experience)
  • Haunted Hotel (extreme haunted experience)
  • “Literally, a Haunted House” (all-ages haunted experience) at Culbertson Mansion
  • Malice Manor – Southern Indiana’s Scariest Haunted House
  • Concrete Skull Planter workshop at Kentucky Science Center
  • Goatman Festival (cryptid and monster event, expert cryptozoology celebrity meet and greets, seminars, special tours, vendors, movies, music)
  • Louisville Ballet’s “DRACULA” at The Brown Theatre

Oct 13 – 19

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  • Spooky Trivia at Old Louisville Brewery
  • 2nd Annual Monster Mash Halloween Party at High Stakes Rooftop
  • Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice (charcuterie class) at The Craftery
  • Blanc’s Burlesque Monthly Revue (Halloween theme) at Hereafter
  • Pumpkins At Kentucky Kingdom
  • Trick-or-Treat at the Ballpark w/ Louisville Bats
  • “Spooky Belly” at Chill Bar Highlands (body-inclusive bash, costume contest, belly paintings, drinks, and more)
  • The Devils Attic (haunted experience)
  • A Vintage Halloween Market at East End Farmers Market
  • “Chaos, Cupcakes & Caffeine: Halloween Edition” (cupcake decorating class) by Meg’s Magical Morsels at The Buechel Train Depot (The Train Depot)
  • Malice Manor – Southern Indiana’s Scariest Haunted House

Time Slip Theatre’s “THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW”

This production of the timeless cult classic will be a full-scale performance of live actors (no movie screening) and include all the hits and one-liners “Rocky” fans know and love!

  • CAUFIELD’S AFTER DARK with the Georgetown Drive-In / screening of THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN
  • “Literally, a Haunted House” (all-ages haunted experience) at Culbertson Mansion
  • Jack O’Lantern Spectacular
  • Boo at the Zoo 2025
  • Trunk or Treat – Hosted by Goldfish Swim School St. Matthews (all ages)
  • “Halloween” Movie Night at Copper & Kings (courtyard)
  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show outdoor screening at PG&J’s Dog Bar
  • Hotel Transylvania Movie Screening at Hal Warheim Park
  • Murder at the Goblins Ball at Shawnee Golf Course (murder-mystery adult Halloween costume party featuring appetizers, buffet, cash bar, costume contest & more)
  • Halloween in Brown Park (family-friendly) (Live music, games, inflatables, hayrides, trick-or-treat trail)
  • Haunted Hotel (extreme haunted experience)
  • Time Slip Theatre’s “THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW” at Play
  • Louisville Spook-tacular Craft and Vendor Market at Oxmoor Center
  • “Tarot & Tea” at The Nevermore
  • Halloween Cookie Decorating Class w/ The Louisville Cookie Company at The Craftery
  • Butch Patrick (Eddie Munster on The Munsters) appearance at Caufield’s Novelty
Caufield’s Novelty,
1006 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202
  • Halloween Edition Pottery Workshop by Pottery with a Purpose at Parlour (Liberty St)
  • Halloween Edition Pottery Workshop by Pottery with a Purpose at Hi-Wire Brewing
  • Haunted Pope Lick

Oct 20 – 26

  • Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein at Speed Cinema
  • Phantoms of Prohibition: Ghosts, Cocktails, & Bites: Food Tour
  • Hocus Pocus Trivia at Tin Roof Louisville St. Matthews
  • Halloween Edition Pottery Workshop by Pottery with a Purpose at Atrium Brewing (Norton Commons)
  • Bloody Vintage Piped Cake Decorating Class at Bae’s Bakery
  • Time Slip Theatre’s “THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW” at Play
  • The Devils Attic (haunted experience)
  • Halloween Cocktails class at Liquor Lab Nulu
Liquor Lab Nulu
  • Victorian Haunts and History: Cultural Victorian Tour and Theatrical Seance by Gateway Tours
  • Wicked Good Brunch at Board and You
  • The Louisville Hallouween Parade & Fest (local artists, live music, theatrical performances, parade)
  • Louisville City FC vs. Hartford Athletic: Trick-or-Treat Night at Lynn Family Stadium

Phantoms of Prohibition: Ghosts, Cocktails, & Bites

Savor handcrafted Prohibition-era cocktails and small bites while exploring Whiskey Row.

Get tickets here!

  • Jack O’Lantern Spectacular
  • StageOne Presents: “An Evening of Poe”
  • Pumpkins At Kentucky Kingdom
  • Halloween Festival at Douglass Community Center (music, food, games, raffles, and trunk or treating)
  • “Saints and Sinners” Halloween Party by The Somebody Society at Hi-Wire Brewing Louisville
  • Halloween Stuffy Sleepover at Carmichael’s Kids
  • Malice Manor – Southern Indiana’s Scariest Haunted House
  • Boos and Bites! by Clark County Museum (downtown Jeffersonville stroll of ghostly sites and tasty small bites at restaurants)
  • Howl at the Moon Louisville’s Halloween Party
  • “Literally, a Haunted House” (all-ages haunted experience) at Culbertson Mansion
  • “Boo Bash – Trick or Treat at the Market” at East End Farmers Market
  • Vegan Halloween Market at Apocalypse Brew Works (Veg Kentucky)
  • Tony and the Tan Lines present: The 80’s and Beyond! at The Whirling Tiger
  • Louisville Silent Disco’s 5th Annual Halloween Silent Disco at Mile Wide Beer
  • Down the Rabbit Hole: A Twisted Halloween Party at Fourth Street LIVE!
  • Do The Halloween Pub Crawl in Louisville – Downtown
  • Candlelight: Halloween Classics at the Brown Hotel
  • “The Pupkin Spice 5K” by Friends of Metro Animal Services & River City Races, at Hogan’s Fountain in Cherokee Park
  • Haunted Hotel (extreme haunted experience)
  • Nightmare on Liberty St (Halloween Pop-Up, themed cocktails, pup cups, more) at Prova Spirits
  • Boo at the Zoo 2025
  • “Night at the Distillery” at Buffalo Trace
Buffalo Trace Distillery (tasting)
  • Boo at the Zoo 2025 (Allergy Friendly Night)
  • Mispits & Friends Halloween at Awry Brewing
  • WannaDance presents… The BLOOD RAVE 2 at Galaxie
  • Spooky Season Pint Night at The Shop: Craft Beer Bar + Bottle Shop (Mile Wide Beer, special one-off kegs, food truck, classic horror movies, True Story whiskey cocktails, more)
  • Annual Kentucky Bat Festival by Second Chances Wildlife Center
  • Halloween with Bette’s Burlesque at Vernon Lanes

Haunted Happy Hour at Peterson Dumesnil House

Enjoy wine and snacks while hearing ghostly stories about the resident spirit, “the lady in white”, and others from around the Clifton area.
Oct 26, 5-7pm

  • Highlands Commerce Guild presents Witches Walk (starting at Bristol Bar & Grille in the Highlands) (free trolley rides, deals, costumes, etc.)
  • Haunted Pope Lick (haunted trail)
  • Haunted Car Wash (family-friendly) at Speedwash Car Wash
  • Halloween at Hop Atomica (spooky drink + food specials, costume contest, music)
  • Truth’s Tattoos Halloween Costume and Tattoo Party (costume contests, live music, and tattoos)
  • HallowEMO with Throwback Thursday at The Enchanted Forest & Music Hall (emo covers, costumes, eyeliner, and throwback vibes)
  • Scream Queens Drag Brunch at High Stakes Rooftop Grill
  • Costume Contest + Trick-or-Treating at The Train Depot (Buechel)
  • 3rd Annual Battle of Costumes by Lovely Events Hall & Services LLC
  • 91.9 WFPK Presents: 3rd Annual FUNK-O-WEEN | benefit for Louisville Youth Group at Mellwood Tavern
  • United We Dance: Halloween Rave (18+) at Mercury Ballroom
  • Halloween Hootenanny at Louis X (music from Cait Justin / Trippin Roots / Clarke Sexton, dance and costume contests, and more)
  • Mary M. Miller – “Ghosts on the River” 21+ Cruise
  • PG&J’s Annual Howl-o-ween Pawty & Costume Contest (Bluegrass Pug Rescue Benefit) (Sponsored by Hi Wire Brewing and Ole Smokey Moonshine & Whiskey)
More info here on
PG&J’s Annual Howl-o-ween Pawty & Costume Contest
  • Jeffersonville “Fright Fair” at NoCo Arts & Cultural District (family-friendly, vendors, inflatables, art, face-painting, and more)
  • Beechmont Pet Costume Parade
  • Halloween Kids Cruise at Belle of Louisville
  • Halloween Cupsleeve at Kawaii Candy & Karaoke
  • Hayride in the Park at Cherokee Park
  • Halloween Spooktacular at Canary Club (cocktails, smores bar, vendors)
  • Boo Dell 2025 at Yew Dell (live music, activities, family surprises in a non-scary environment)
  • Trick or Treat at the Track at Churchill Downs
  • Ben Young: Magic & Mayhem at The Nevermore Lou (family-friend Halloween magic show)
  • Bubbling Witches Cauldron Cake Decorating Class at Bae’s Bakery

Oct 27 – Nov 2

  • Phantoms of Prohibition: Ghosts, Cocktails, & Bites: Food Tour *PROMO CODE*
  • Boo Fest 2025 at Big Four Station Park (Jeffersonville)
  • Queer To Tell: Louisville (Spooky Edition) at Woodbine Chamber (LGBTQIA+ storytellers telling different tales around the evening’s theme) (theme: “IT CAME FROM THE CLOSET”)
  • Nightmare on Liberty St (Halloween Pop-Up, themed cocktails, pup cups, more) at Prova Spirits
  • Marie Mitchell and Mason Smith present Paranormal Kentucky at Carmichael’s Bookstore (Frankfort Ave)
  • Miss Prim’s Story Time and Costume Party at Blackacre
  • Disney’s “Hocus Pocus” In Concert at Kentucky Center for the Arts
  • Horror Poetry and Open Mic Night at Carmichael’s Bookstore (Frankfort Ave)
  • Annual Trick-or-Treat at Westport Village
  • Throo the Boo 2025 3k Run/Walk at Louisville Zoo
  • Paristown Halloween 2025–The Crashers show & costume contest with cash prizes
  • Family Friendly Halloween Silent Disco at Mile Wide
  • Frankenstein Head Cake Decorating Class at Bae’s Bakery
  • Halloween Cocktails class at Liquor Lab Nulu
  • Malice Manor – Southern Indiana’s Scariest Haunted House

Louisville City FC vs. Hartford Athletic: Oct 25

Fans are encouraged to arrive in costume! Children can trick-or-treat in the BlueOval SK Fan Zone.

  • Time Slip Theatre’s “THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW” at Play
  • Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein at Speed Cinema
  • Día De Los Muertos at the Zoo 2025
  • Jack O’Lantern Spectacular
  • Haunted Hotel (extreme haunted experience)
  • Boo at the Zoo 2025
  • Boo at the Zoo 2025 (Sensory Friendly Night)
  • Radio Arcane Presents Dark Castle Fest 2025 (A darkly romantic celebration of Gothic Rock, Dark Wave, Dark Folk & New Romantic genres)
  • The Devils Attic (haunted experience)
  • Sturgill’s Rockin’ Halloween at Mellwood Tavern
  • Halloween Boogie! at Logan Street Market (family-friendly)
    • Oct 31
    • 5-8pm
    • a festive night of music, costumes, and community fun
    • trick-or-or treating, Halloween karaoke, games, and more!
    • more info
  • Green Matter: Halloween Night w/ Chuck Diesel & Tether at Galaxie
  • Victorian Haunts and History: Cultural Victorian Tour and Theatrical Seance by Gateway Tours
  • Halloween Masquerage with Sickick at Fourth Street Live!
  • “Blood Ball” Halloween Pop Up at Darling’s
  • Louisville Gore Club’s Halloween Special at Planet of the Tapes
  • Halloween Horror Hotel Party at the Moxy Hotel by 101 The Vibe FM Radio
  • It’s a 2000’s (Halloween) Party: Louisville (18+ event) at Mercury Ballroom
  • Midnight Rite: A Dark Masquerade at The Last Refuge
  • Daft Disko [A French House & Disco Halloween] at PORTAL
  • Haunted Hotel at the Galt House (family-friend Halloween; face-painting, trick-or-treating stations, movie screenings, etc.)
  • Halloween at Prova Spirits
Prova Spirits
917 E Liberty St, Louisville, KY 40204
  • Pretty Good Concerts Presents Riff Raff at Whirling Tiger
  • The Bizarre Bazaar Presents: A Saucy Halloween at Zanzabar (variety, burlesque, dance, music, comedy)
  • “NOSFERATU” screening with LIVE SCORE at Circa 1856 Louisville
  • Thriller Halloween Bash at The Midnight Club

Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom features 1000+ pumpkins, special fall fun, and the chance to ride rides after dark! 

And YOU can get a special discount with promo code “THINGSTOLOU35”!

Get tickets here!

  • PubCrawls.com Louisville Official Halloween Bar Crawl – The Highlands
  • Spirits In The Sky – Rooftop Halloween Party at Hotel Bourré with Angel’s Envy & Bacardi
  • The Official 2-Day Halloween Bar Crawl (Fri & Sat) – The Highlands
  • “Health-O-Ween” By Recover Well Studio (Freezes, tandem freezes, Halloween Day bookings will snag a FREE wellness gift, plus enjoy in-studio tricks, treats, and DIY self-care potions)
  • “Strippers Vs. Comedians” at Vernon Lanes (roast battle & strip off)
  • The LRS 102 Deadman’s Ball at Waverly Hills Sanatorium (live music, paranormal)
  • Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead Festival) (music, dance, food, art, family activities, more) at Downtown Louisville
  • Annual Día de los Muertos Festival at Oldham County History Center
  • 10PM Halloween at Goodwood Whiskey Row
  • Transmit Productions & Kentucky Performing Arts Presents HELLHOUSE 2025 at Old Foresters Paristown Hall

Events by Category

🍹Food + Drink & Festivals

  • Phantoms of Prohibition: Ghosts, Cocktails, & Bites: Food Tour *PROMO CODE*
    • Oct 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 31: save 10% with promo code “THINGSTOLOU10”
    • get tickets here
    • we recently did a food tour! check it out!
  • Spooky Trivia at Old Louisville Brewery
  • “Halloween” Movie Night at Copper & Kings (courtyard)
  • Wicked Good Brunch at Board and You
  • “Night at the Distillery” at Buffalo Trace
  • Bloody Vintage Piped Cake Decorating Class at Bae’s Bakery
  • Nightmare on Liberty St (Halloween Pop-Up, themed cocktails, pup cups, more) at Prova Spirits
  • Mispits & Friends Halloween at Awry Brewing
  • Boos and Bites! by Clark County Museum (downtown Jeffersonville stroll of ghostly sites and tasty small bites at restaurants)
  • Spooky Season Pint Night at The Shop: Craft Beer Bar + Bottle Shop (Mile Wide Beer, special one-off kegs, food truck, classic horror movies, True Story whiskey cocktails, more)
  • Scream Queens Drag Brunch at High Stakes Rooftop Grill
HSG Drag Brunch

👩‍👩‍👦Family & Sports

  • Jack O’Lantern Spectacular
  • Halloween on Hillcrest (decorated Halloween street / trick-or-treat experience)
  • Pumpkins At Kentucky Kingdom *PROMO CODE*
    • Oct 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26
    • use promo code “THINGSTOLOU35” for admission + unlimited soft drinks for $34.99
    • get tickets here
    • we recently went here! Check out the video!
  • Pumpkins at PlayPort (Waterfront Park)
  • “Literally, a Haunted House” (all-ages haunted experience) at Culbertson Mansion
  • Boo at the Zoo 2025
    • Oct 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23. 24, 25, 26, 30
    • Allergy Friendly Night – Oct 22
    • Sensory Friendly Night – Oct 29
    • more info
Boo at the Zoo (entrance)
  • Trunk or Treat – Hosted by Goldfish Swim School St. Matthews (all ages)
  • Trick-or-Treat at the Ballpark w/ Louisville Bats
  • Halloween in Brown Park (family-friendly) (Live music, games, inflatables, hayrides, trick-or-treat trail)
  • Hotel Transylvania Movie Screening at Hal Warheim Park
  • Halloween Stuffy Sleepover at Carmichael’s Kids
  • Halloween Festival at Douglass Community Center (music, food, games, raffles, and trunk or treating)
  • Haunted Car Wash (family-friendly) at Speedwash Car Wash
  • Louisville City FC vs. Hartford Athletic: Trick-or-Treat Night at Lynn Family Stadium
  • Costume Contest + Trick-or-Treating at The Train Depot (Buechel)
  • Jeffersonville “Fright Fair” at NoCo Arts & Cultural District (family-friendly, vendors, inflatables, art, face-painting, and more)
  • Ben Young: Magic & Mayhem at The Nevermore Lou (family-friend Halloween magic show)
  • Trick or Treat at the Track at Churchill Downs
  • Boo Dell 2025 at Yew Dell (live music, activities, family surprises in a non-scary environment)
  • Hayride in the Park at Cherokee Park

Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom is a radiant experience for the whole family, friend groups, or for a delightful date night! 

And YOU can get a special discount with promo code “THINGSTOLOU35”!

Get tickets here!

  • Halloween Cupsleeve at Kawaii Candy & Karaoke
  • Halloween Kids Cruise at Belle of Louisville
  • Family Friendly Halloween Silent Disco at Mile Wide
  • Miss Prim’s Story Time and Costume Party at Blackacre
  • Haunted Hotel at the Galt House (family-friend Halloween; face-painting, trick-or-treating stations, movie screenings, etc.)
  • Halloween Boogie! at Logan Street Market
    • Oct 31
    • 5-8pm
    • a festive night of music, costumes, and community fun
    • trick-or-or treating, Halloween karaoke, games, and more!
    • more info
  • Annual Día de los Muertos Festival at Oldham County History Center

🎸Media & Entertainment

  • Louisville Ballet’s “DRACULA” at The Brown Theatre
  • Free Downtown Drive-in Movie Ghostbusters at Waterfront Park
  • Jack O’Lantern Spectacular
  • Blanc’s Burlesque Monthly Revue (Halloween theme) at Hereafter
  • Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein by Kentucky Shakespeare
    • Oct 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, Nov 1
    • get tickets
  • Time Slip Theatre’s “THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW” at Play
  • CAUFIELD’S AFTER DARK with the Georgetown Drive-In / screening of THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN
  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show outdoor screening at PG&J’s Dog Bar
  • Murder at the Goblins Ball at Shawnee Golf Course (murder-mystery adult Halloween costume party featuring appetizers, buffet, cash bar, costume contest & more)
  • “Tarot & Tea” at The Nevermore
  • Hocus Pocus Trivia at Tin Roof Louisville St. Matthews
  • StageOne Presents: “An Evening of Poe”

Phantoms of Prohibition: Ghosts, Cocktails, & Bites

Savor handcrafted Prohibition-era cocktails and small bites.

Get tickets here!

  • Halloween with Bette’s Burlesque at Vernon Lanes
  • Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein at Speed Cinema
  • Annual Kentucky Bat Festival by Second Chances Wildlife Center
  • “Saints and Sinners” Halloween Party by The Somebody Society at Hi-Wire Brewing Louisville
  • The Louisville Hallouween Parade & Fest (local artists, live music, theatrical performances, parade)
  • Mary M. Miller – “Ghosts on the River” 21+ Steamboat River Cruise
  • 91.9 WFPK Presents: 3rd Annual FUNK-O-WEEN | benefit for Louisville Youth Group at Mellwood Tavern
  • Halloween Hootenanny at Louis X (music from Cait Justin / Trippin Roots / Clarke Sexton, dance and costume contests, and more)
  • Tony and the Tan Lines present: The 80’s and Beyond! at The Whirling Tiger
  • 3rd Annual Battle of Costumes by Lovely Events Hall & Services LLC
  • Scream Queens Drag Brunch at High Stakes Rooftop Grill
  • Candlelight: Halloween Classics at the Brown Hotel
  • HallowEMO with Throwback Thursday at The Enchanted Forest & Music Hall (emo covers, costumes, eyeliner, and throwback vibes)
  • Truth’s Tattoos Halloween Costume and Tattoo Party (costume contests, live music, and tattoos)
  • Queer To Tell: Louisville (Spooky Edition) at Woodbine Chamber (LGBTQIA+ storytellers telling different tales around the evening’s theme) (theme: “IT CAME FROM THE CLOSET”)
  • Boo Fest 2025 at Big Four Station Park (Jeffersonville)
  • Marie Mitchell and Mason Smith present Paranormal Kentucky at Carmichael’s Bookstore (Frankfort Ave)

SCREAM QUEENS Drag Brunch at High Stakes Rooftop!

This Halloween season, the queens are trading tiaras for terror—join us for a rooftop Drag Brunch dripping with fierce glamour, frightful fun, and views to die for.

Make your reservation!

  • Disney’s “HocusPocus” In Concert at Kentucky Center for the Arts
  • Horror Poetry and Open Mic Night at Carmichael’s Bookstore (Frankfort Ave)
  • “Strippers Vs. Comedians” at Vernon Lanes (roast battle & strip off)
  • The Bizarre Bazaar Presents: A Saucy Halloween at Zanzabar (variety, burlesque, dance, music, comedy)
  • Radio Arcane Presents Dark Castle Fest 2025 (A darkly romantic celebration of Gothic Rock, Dark Wave, Dark Folk & New Romantic genres)
  • Midnight Rite: A Dark Masquerade at The Last Refuge
  • Louisville Gore Club’s Halloween Special at Planet of the Tapes
  • Paristown Halloween 2025: The Crashers show & costume contest with cash prizes
  • Sturgill’s Rockin’ Halloween at Mellwood Tavern
  • “NOSFERATU” screening with LIVE SCORE at Circa 1856 Louisville
  • Pretty Good Concerts Presents Riff Raff at Whirling Tiger
  • It’s a 2000’s (Halloween) Party: Louisville (18+ event) at Mercury Ballroom
  • Halloween Masquerage with Sickick at Fourth Street Live!
  • Daft Disko [A French House & Disco Halloween] at PORTAL
  • The LRS 102 Deadman’s Ball at Waverly Hills Sanatorium
  • Día De Los Muertos at the Zoo 2025
  • Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead Festival) (music, dance, food, art, family activities, and more) at Downtown Louisville

🧘Outdoor & Wellness

  • “The Pupkin Spice 5K” by Friends of Metro Animal Services & River City Races, at Hogan’s Fountain in Cherokee Park
  • Hayride in the Park at Cherokee Park
  • “Health-O-Ween” By Recover Well Studio (Freezes, tandem freezes, Halloween Day bookings will snag a FREE wellness gift, plus enjoy in-studio tricks, treats, and DIY self-care potions)
  • Throo the Boo 2025 3k Run/Walk at Louisville Zoo

🛍️Shopping & Workshops

  • Boo-tanical Pumpkin Painting at Waterfront Botanical Gardens
  • Concrete Skull Planter workshop at Kentucky Science Center
  • Pumpkin Fest at East End Farmers Market
  • Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice (charcuterie class) at The Craftery
  • Louisville Spook-tacular Craft and Vendor Market at Oxmoor Center
  • Halloween Edition Pottery Workshop by Pottery with a Purpose at Parlour (Liberty St)
  • A Vintage Halloween Market at East End Farmers Market
  • “Chaos, Cupcakes & Caffeine: Halloween Edition” (cupcake decorating class) by Meg’s Magical Morsels at The Buechel Train Depot (The Train Depot)
  • Halloween Edition Pottery Workshop by Pottery with a Purpose at Hi-Wire Brewing
  • Halloween Cookie Decorating Class w/ The Louisville Cookie Company at The Craftery
  • Butch Patrick (Eddie Munster on The Munsters) appearance at Caufield’s Novelty

Halloween at Hop Atomica

🎃 Spooky drink + food specials
🕺 Costume contest with a $100 gift card for the winner
🎶 Music to keep the party going all night

  • Bloody Vintage Piped Cake Decorating Class at Bae’s Bakery
  • Halloween Edition Pottery Workshop by Pottery with a Purpose at Atrium Brewing (Norton Commons)
  • Highlands Commerce Guild presents Witches Walk (starting at Bristol Bar & Grille in the Highlands) (free trolley rides, deals, costumes, etc.)
  • Halloween Cocktails class at Liquor Lab Nulu
  • “Boo Bash – Trick or Treat at the Market” at East End Farmers Market
  • Costume Contest + Trick-or-Treating at The Train Depot (Buechel)
  • Bubbling Witches Cauldron Cake Decorating Class at Bae’s Bakery
  • Halloween & fall decor 75% off sale at Mamili
  • Halloween Cupsleeve at Kawaii Candy & Karaoke
  • Frankenstein Head Cake Decorating Class at Bae’s Bakery
  • Annual Trick-or-Treat at Westport Village
  • Thrift or Treat FILL A BAG at What the Lou
  • Halloween in a Bookstore at Nook & Nowhere

💃Nightlife

  • Drag Race All Star Cynthia Lee Fontaine as Dracula at Play Louisville
  • 2nd Annual Monster Mash Halloween Party at High Stakes Rooftop
  • “Spooky Belly” at Chill Bar Highlands (body-inclusive bash, costume contest, belly paintings, drinks, and more)
  • WannaDance presents The BLOOD RAVE 2 at Galaxie
  • Howl at the Moon Louisville’s Halloween Party
  • Down the Rabbit Hole: A Twisted Halloween Party at Fourth Street LIVE!
  • United We Dance: Halloween Rave (18+) at Mercury Ballroom
  • Louisville Silent Disco’s 5th Annual Halloween Silent Disco at Mile Wide Beer

🪩Halloweekend Parties👯

  • Spirits In The Sky – Rooftop Halloween Party at Hotel Bourré with Angel’s Envy & Bacardi
    • Friday, Oct 31
    • Costume party, cocktails, dance, rooftop
    • Music by WANNADANCE DJs
    • tickets required
    • costumes required
    • more info
  • Thriller Halloween Bash at The Midnight Club
    • Friday, Oct 31
    • tickets required
    • premium tickets available
    • more info
  • Freaky Friday: Halloween Night at Atomic Sound Club & Gameyard
    • Friday, Oct 31
    • Ladies free until midnight, happy Hour until 10PM
    • DJ Junior
    • more info
  • Día de Los Muertos / Latin Night at The Hub (plus free salsa lessons)
    • Friday, Oct 31
    • DJ Seizure, DJ Bon, DJ Mylo
    • more info
  • Halloween Night Silent Disco at Waldo’s Chicken & Beer – hosted by Louisville Silent Disco
  • Pretty Good Concerts Presents Riff Raff at The Whirling Tiger
    • Oct 31
    • VIP and College tickets available
    • ticket required
    • get tickets
  • Halloween night in Paristown featuring THE CRASHERS
    • Friday, Oct 31
    • $500 grand prize costume contest
    • get tickets
  • Halloween Horror Hotel Party at the Moxy Hotel by 101 The Vibe FM Radio
  • Green Matter: Halloween Night w/ Chuck Diesel & Tether at Galaxie
  • Halloween Hangout at ScaryWeather (The MerryWeather)
    • Friday, Oct 31
    • music by DJ Slim Thicc
    • pizza by Tommys Pizza
    • free candy, zombie slushies, spooky movies, costumes
    • more info
  • It’s a 2000’s (Halloween) Party at Mercury Ballroom
    • Friday, Oct 31
    • 18+ event
    • 2000’s music, Y2K fashion, dance party
    • get tickets
  • Haucks Halloween Party at Hauck’s Corner
    • Friday, Oct 31
    • DJ, Costume Contest, Dog Costume Contest, Spooky Cocktails & More
    • more info
  • Cozy Halloween Hangout at Field Bar at Jubilee Field
    • Friday, Oct 31
    • Onesie or other cozy costumes encouraged, bring your favorite squishmallow (emotional support edition), Spooky Squishmallow giveaway, warm drink options, seasonal favorites on the TVs
    • more info
  • The Bizarre Bazaar Presents: A Saucy Halloween at Zanzabar
    • Friday, Oct 31
    • Drag, burlesque and sideshow production
    • tickets required
    • get tickets
  • Halloween Masquerage with Sickick at Fourth Street Live!
  • Midnight Rite: A Dark Masquerade at The Last Refuge
    • Friday, Oct 31
    • music, aerial acts by Suspend Louisville, shadow dance, fire and light artistry, roaming characters, and tarot readings
    • tickets required
    • get tickets
  • Daft Disko (A French House & Disco Halloween) at PORTAL
    • Friday, Oct 31
    • 18+ event
    • tickets required
    • get tickets
  • Gravely’s Halloween Bash
    • Friday, Oct 31
    • costume contest, pumpkin ale, karaoke
    • more info
  • Halloween 2025: The Witches of Butchertown at Play Louisville
    • Friday, Oct 31
    • Music: SleepyT
    • PlayMates shows at 9, 11 & 1
    • Contests: Best Drag, Best Overall Costume, Best Witch – $5000 in cash & prizes
    • more info
  • “On Hallow’s Night” at Copper & Kings
    • Friday, Oct 31
    • music by Dom Haley and Shively Boyz
    • presented by Freaks & Fairies and Shively Boyz
    • hosted by Johni and Gucci
    • more info
  • Halloween Night at South Seas Tiki & Golf Lounge
    • Friday, Oct 31
    • 21+
    • Glow-in-the-dark putt-putt, costume contest, cocktails
    • more info
  • A Nightmare on Jefferson Street at Bourbon Hall
    • Friday, Oct 31
    • music: WHEREISMEECHIE, DJ Lil Jerry, Pastel Death
    • more info
  • Halloween Party featuring THE SWERVE at Joe’s Older Than Dirt
    • Friday, Oct 31
    • $300 Best Costume Contest
    • more info
  • Radio Arcane Presents: Dark Castle Fest 2025 at Art Sanctuary
    • Friday Oct 31 & Saturday Nov 1
    • music, burlesque, DJ, and more
      • Friday lineup: Ak’chamel • Amulet • Witchhands • Va Va Vixens • Motuvius Rex • Lord Overstreet • Pas Musique
      • Saturday lineup: Silver Rein • The Kentucky Vampires • Feyleux • Va Va Vixens • Dead Cool • Dark Mountain Orchid • Sinister Senile
    • get tickets

  • 10PM Halloween at Goodwood Whiskey Row (formerly Number 15)
    • Saturday, Nov 1
    • Costume contest, confessions booth, tarot readings, more
    • 6 DJs across 3 floors
      • Music: DND, Meechie, YK, Pastel
      • Host: Camille
      • Special guest set: Ferris
    • costumes are required
    • get tickets
  • Halloween & Día de los Muertos at Midnight Club
  • Transmit Productions & Kentucky Performing Arts Presents HELLHOUSE 2025 at Old Foresters Paristown Hall
    • Saturday, Nov 1
    • Music: Mix Master Mike, DJ Craze, Omicasa, TheBenman
    • 18+
    • tickets required
    • premium tickets available
    • get tickets
  • Whistleface: Extended 5-Hour Set at Galaxie
  • Halloween Hangover at Seidenfaden’s
    • Saturday, Nov 1
    • RinKo The RocKet, Benman, LB3
    • 11pm-close
    • more info
  • Sunday Sounds with Wes Greer and The Jazz Scientists at Galaxie
    • Sunday, Nov 2
    • jazz, hip-hop, funk, groove
    • free, all-ages show
    • more info

👻Haunted Experiences & Paranormal

  • Goatman Festival (cryptid and monster event, expert cryptozoology celebrity meet and greets, seminars, special tours, vendors, movies, music)
  • The Mediums : A Night of Seance and Paranormal Investigation at Witches Brew Coffee
  • Malice Manor – Southern Indiana’s Scariest Haunted House
  • “Literally, a Haunted House” (all-ages haunted experience) at Culbertson Mansion
  • Haunted Hotel (extreme haunted experience)
    • Oct 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, Nov 1
    • get tickets
  • The Devils Attic (haunted experience)
    • Oct 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, Nov 1
    • more info
  • Waverly Hills Halloween Haunted House Event “Face Your Fears”
  • American Horrorplex
    • Oct 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, Nov 1
    • more info
  • Baxter Avenue Morgue
    • Oct 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31
    • more info
  • Haunted Pope Lick (haunted trail)
  • Victorian Haunts and History: Cultural Victorian Tour and Theatrical Seance by Gateway Tours

🐶Pets

  • Mispits & Friends Halloween at Awry Brewing
  • Beechmont Pet Costume Parade
  • “The Pupkin Spice 5K” by Friends of Metro Animal Services & River City Races, at Hogan’s Fountain in Cherokee Park
  • PG&J’s Annual Howl-o-ween Pawty & Costume Contest (Bluegrass Pug Rescue Benefit) (Sponsored by Hi Wire Brewing and Ole Smokey Moonshine & Whisky)

Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom is a radiant experience for the whole family, friend groups, or for a delightful date night! 

And YOU can get a special discount with promo code “THINGSTOLOU35”!

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