Halloween in Downtown Memphis
From ghost tours and costume parties to local art shows and trick-or-treat events, here’s your ultimate guide to all things Halloween happening Downtown!
Haunted Tours & Experiences
Historical Haunts Memphis
Ongoing | The Broom Closet
Enjoy an entertaining night out full of ghost stories, dark history, and tales of the paranormal.
Backbeat Tours – Memphis Ghost Tour
Ongoing | Departs from BB King Blvd & Beale St
Do you believe in ghosts? Hear tales of the city’s haunted heritage, told by professional storytellers, on the original Memphis Ghost Tour.
Dinner with the Departed
October 24–25 | Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum
Enjoy an exclusive Dinner with the Departed in honor of the departed Woodruff and Fontaine family members. The entire mansion will be in Mourning and you are invited to pay your respects.
The Queen’s Regency Ball: A 19th Century Soulful Murder Mystery
October 25–26 | Halloran Centre
Gather your most astute companions and don your finest attire for an unforgettable Regency Era experience at this interactive murder mystery dinner theater.
Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: Chapter Two – Memphis
October 23-25 | The New Daisy Theatre
The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy returns to Memphis for a haunting sequel that delves even deeper into the macabre. This time, the Poe Historians bring four new tales from Poe's dark imagination to life, each paired with a fresh selection of classic cocktails.
Spooky Markets
Monster Market
October 10–16 | The Medicine Factory
Hailing from the creepiest corners of Memphis, Tennessee— Monster Market is a freaky annual pop-up shop, appearing each October to bring you a new curated collection of weird art, hand-plucked oddities, strange apparel, and bizarre home decor sourced from makers of all kinds!
Creepville Market
October 4 | Flyway Brewing
A market full of Halloween inspired goodies from Memphis artisans! Don’t be a scaredy cat get that reading from fortune tellers. Grab a witches brew & Finger-licking munchies from the Flyway Taproom!
Fall Market
October 11 | Slider Inn Downtown
Shop seasonal goods, sip fall cocktails, and enjoy live music at this community fall market.
Family-Friendly Fun
A Spooky Book Fair
October 18 | Flyway Brewing
The authors and booksellers have a stack of literary haunts waiting for you! All bookshelves deserves a thrill!
Boo at the Ballpark
October 18 | AutoZone Park
Bring the whole family for trick-or-treating, games, and special Halloween fun at the ballpark.
Candy-Coated Trunk or Treat
October 26 | Juvenile Court of Memphis & Shelby County
Have a sweet time at 616 Adams Ave for a trunk or treat like no other. Stroll through our candy-coated wonderland, and dress up in your spookiest or silliest costumes/
FALL FUN FEST
October 26 | Tom Lee Park
Hot dogs, lemonade, popcorn, Halloween candy, face painting Kids Costume Contest, Kids Monster Mash Dance Contest, Live music.
Spooky Movie Series
Tuesdays & Wednesdays in | Slider Inn Downtown
Bring the whole family for free Halloween movies at Slider Out, the biggest screen on Main Street.
Halloween Night Parties
Bardog Halloween
October 31 | Bardog Tavern
Don't be spooked - join in the best annual Halloween party in town, with the chance to drive off in style with a ‘03 Cadillac funeral hearse.
Halloween & Trolley Night
October 31 | South Main
Gather your ghouls & ghosts and get ready for an epic Trolley Night, coming to Downtown Memphis on Halloween night!
Murder on the Dance Floor
October 31 | Mollie Fontaine Lounge
We’ve heard through the spirit realm that you all have been searching for the next summoning. Wait no longer...Sapphic Memphis invites you to join us on Halloween for a night of frights and delights from 9pm-2am at the beautiful and haunted Mollie Fontaine Lounge.
SPOOKTACULAR: Memphis’ Biggest, Baddest & Fiercest Halloween Ball
October 31 | Premiere Palace Ballroom
Spooktacular is the one Halloween party you don’t want to miss! Come ready to dance, slay in your best costume, and celebrate!
Freaky Friday: The Halloween Rave
October 31 | Flyway Brewing
Calling all Freaks for a massive Halloween rave for one ghastly night! Come be a part of the biggest Halloween rave in Memphis!
Memphis Zombie Crawl
October 31 | Downtown Memphis Bars
Join the Zombie Crawl pub crawl to visit multiple Halloween parties on the same street with free entry and drink discounts at each stop!
80's Slasher Dance Party
October 31 | Ghost River Brewing Co.
Ghost River Brewing Co. is bringing you a totally rad Halloween evening of campy decadence and DJ Stone rocking some totally tubular dance tunes!
Fright Night: Halloween Cocktail Competition
October 31 | Old Dominick Distillery
Come dressed in your Halloween best as our bartenders battle it out making horror movie-themed cocktails for YOU to vote on!
More Fall Happenings
Trick or Treat Yourself at IP Beauty Med Spa
October 22 | Imperfect Perfection Beauty Bar
Treat yourself to some pampering and learn about the latest skincare trends. Get ready to glow and shine just in time for Halloween!
Halloween Paint ‘N Sip
October 31 | Creations Memphis
Enjoy a spooky night of painting, wine, food and music. Witch costume will you rock? No painting experience required.
3rd Annual Reggae in the Park: After Dark
Fridays in October | Court Square Park
Get ready to vibe under the Memphis night sky! This free, family-friendly event transforms downtown into a tropical escape, blending the heart of Memphis with the soul of the islands.
Edgetoberfest
October 11 | Flyway Brewing Co.
Flyway Brewing and Memphis Made Brewery are teaming up to bring you a neighborhood-wide Oktoberfest celebration like no other. Expect a full day of festive vibes, local flavor, and community fun.
Spooky Barking Bingo Benefiting Streetdog Foundation
October 29 | Flyway Brewing Co.
It's creepy and it's kooky, mysterious and spooky, it's all together ooky, it's Spooky Barking Bingo!
Murder Mystery Dinner
October 30| The Kent
70’s themed Murder Mystery Dinner with a Disco After Party! Enjoy a night filled with intrigue, delicious food prepared by the amazing Chef Kelly English, and groovy tunes to keep the party alive!
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