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.
Haunted Pub Crawl
Ongoing | The Broom Closet
You’ll enjoy the macabre history and spirits with the spirits, as we explore two types of Memphis traditions: ghost stories and alcohol. Enjoy the intoxicating tales of haunted Memphis on the Historical Haunts Pub Crawl.
Spooky Markets
Monster Market
October 16–25 | The Medicine Factory
Visit the shop while it’s open for unique wares you won’t find anywhere else— our curated 2026 collection will feature art, decor, apparel, novelties, oddities, collectibles, and more from a carefully chosen list of 100+ spooky makers and strange artists.
Family-Friendly Fun
Candy Coated Trunk or Treat
October 24 | 616 Adams Ave
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of trunk or treat, face painting, a firefighter simulator, bounce house, petting zoo, games, and other family-friendly activities. Coats and other essential items will also be available for children and families in need.
Dia de Muertos
October 24 | Court Square Park
In partnership with Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group and the Orpheum Theatre Group Get ready, Memphis! Our annual Día de Muertos celebration is BACK, and we are bringing the colors, music, and tradition straight to the heart of Downtown along Main Street!
Spooky Skate
October 24 | Tom Lee Park
Join Memphis River Parks for a hauntingly fun daytime skate on Saturday, October 24, from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. under the Sunset Canopy in Tom Lee Park.
901KidsFest
October 31 | Tom Lee Park
There will be book and treat bag giveaways, arts and crafts, and food for the kids. You can also enjoy the storybook trail, playground, basketball courts, and the riverside at Memphis River Parks.
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 Paint 'N Sip
October 31 | Creations Memphis
Join us for spooky night of painting, wine, food and music. Can’t wait to see witch costume you will rock! No painting experience required.
Hotel Pontotoc 120th Anniversary Halloween Party
October 31 | The Dame
Celebrate 120 years of the Hotel Pontotoc with live music from Devil Train, Prohibition Era Cocktail Specials and so much more!
Momma's Halloween Party
October 31 | Momma's Bar
BIG HAIR • NEON WEAR • SPOOKY FLAIR! Get ready to moonwalk into the gnarliest 80s fright night Halloween party at Momma’s with Kyla & CJ and $100 in cash prizes for costume contest!
Plants & Pints Costume Party
October 31 | Ghost River Brewing Co.
Join us at the South Main Taproom the last Saturday of every month with your plants, props and cuttings or unwanted pots to trade/sell with other members of the plant community! Since it’s Halloween we are encouraging everyone to come dressed in a plant or garden themed costume for a little costume contest fun!
Slider Inn Halloween
October 31 | Slider Inn Downtown
Mark your calendars, gather your ghoul gang & join us for the annual @sliderinn Halloween Party 🎃
More Fall Happenings
Patio Pumpkin Carving
Oct 24 + 25 | Momma's
Catch Austin Gray and Clint Kilmore playing the spooky music on the patio. Buy a draft pitcher and get a free pumpkin! You’re also welcome to bring pumpkins from home. Our neighbors @southpointgrocery have them for sale as well!
Spooky Centerpieces at Ghost River
October 29 | Ghost River Brewery
Join farmer-florist Marisa Mender-Franklin for a 75 minute workshop where you will learn to design your own spooky fall centerpiece. During this workshop, you'll get to enjoy a free drink and watch a demonstration. Then you'll get to pick out a selection of flowers and arrange your own mid-sized arrangement in a skull vase.
Magical Night with Magician Michael Clayton
October 29 | Loflin Yard
Join Loflin Yard for a Magical Night with Magician @michaelclaytonmagic, plus a costume contest and screening of Harry Potter!🪄 Find your best costume and get ready for an unforgettable night of magic, then a cozy movie screening after!
4th 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.
The Pit Spooky Club Presents: Who Wrote That?
October 29 | Flyway Brewing Co.
A fun/spooky concept comedy show where comedians are paired together to write each other's jokes and forced to perform them live!
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