Sweet treats, costume parties, creepy cocktails, big-name stars and more take over the city starting tonight
BELLAGIO and ARIA — Visit the zombies in search of their next victim now haunting Jean Philippe Pâtisserie at both resorts. The Halloween-themed displays features gory and gruesome body parts as well as cakes and pastries. Executive pastry chef Claude Escamilla and his team worked for eight months to create more than 45 pieces. Aria’s main showpiece is a 200-pound, six-foot-tall male zombie made out of chocolate and rolling fondant and a life-size skeleton that took more than 70 hours to complete, using approximately 130 pounds of white and dark chocolate. A zombie showgirl is the main focal point at Bellagio, a piece made with nearly 160 pounds of chocolate and 75 pounds of rolling fondant. Guests also can take home delicious Halloween treats, such as spider cupcakes and chocolate ghosts. [EaterWire]
THE PARK — On Thursday, Oct. 27, from 7 to 9 p.m., Sake Rok throws a grownup group costume contest with prizes, including a cash prize to the winning group. [EaterWire]
PARIS LAS VEGAS — Beer Park has a specialty beer flight through Monday, Oct. 31, with four, six-ounce pours of seasonal beers and ales, including: 10 Barrel "Apocalypse" American IPA, Ninkasi "Dawn of the Red" red pale ale, Four Peaks "Kilt Lifter" Scottish ale, and Shock Top "Twisted Pretzel" spiced wheat ale. The Fright Flight costs $15. [EaterWire]
MIRACLE MILE SHOPS — Cabo Wabo Cantina serves the Resurrection, a cocktail with Revel Roasted Stoke pecan whiskey, amaretto, Stoli vanilla vodka and cream soda, served on the rocks in a highball glass and rimmed with crushed pretzels, priced at $12. [EaterWire]
DOWNTOWN SUMMERLIN — Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant has the Witch’s Brewtini, made with Ketel One vodka, triple sec, blue curacao, lime juice and a splash of cranberry with a black sugar rim, priced at $11.25. [EaterWire]
DOWNTOWN GRAND — The resort throws a rooftop Halloween Party at its Citrus Pool on Friday, Oct. 28, with a costume contest, prizes and special shots. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the contest begins at 10 p.m. [EaterWire]
LUXOR — Kid 'n Play returns to LAX Nightclub on Thursday, Oct. 27, for the The Pajama Jam 2. The event coincides with the 25th anniversary of "House Party 2," which originated the Pajama Jam trend. Dig out the footed onesies and celebrate with Christopher "Kid" Reid and Christopher "Play" Martin. Throughout the night, films from the "House Party" series will be shown on screens in the venue while DJ R.O.B. spins hits from the ’80s and ’90s. On Friday, Oct. 28, Eric Forbes spins, while on Saturday, Oct. 29, Scott Storch hosts "Vampires and Vixens," LAX Nightclub's Halloween costume party. [EaterWire]
PARIS LAS VEGAS — Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop celebrates Halloween with a weekend-long bash, featuring a Golden Ticket Party with DJ Bayati on Friday, Oct. 28 and the club’s annual Wicked Halloween Ball on Saturday, Oct. 29. At the Golden Ticket Party, each guest receives a dark chocolate bar from Hexx Chocolate & Confexxions for a chance to win a specialty engraved, six-liter bottle of Moet Champagne, valued at $10,000. Resident DJ Bayati spins. On Saturday, the Wicked Halloween Ball is hosted by adult entertainment stars Asa Akira and Joanna Angel, featuring the mixes of DJ Dre Dae. Tickets to the Chateau Golden Ticket Party and Wicked Halloween Ball are priced at $40 for men and $30 for women. [EaterWire]
STATION CASINOS — Guests can find Halloween-inspired desserts at the Station Casinos’ café pastry cases, available through Oct. 31. Highlights include brownie coffin with skeleton; large sugar cookie pumpkin with stripes; candy corn cupcakes; eyeball cake pops, ghost chocolate covered strawberries and more. [EaterWire]
ARIA — Jewel Nightclub has Onyx Friday, Oct. 28, through Monday, Oct. 31. The Halloween parties feature Steve Aoki on Friday, Oct. 28, Puff Daddy on Saturday, Oct. 29, and Steve Aoki again on Monday, Oct. 31 for the $25,000 Sexiest Costume Contest. [EaterWire]
CAESARS PALACE — Omnia Nightclub transforms back into an ancient opera house to present "The Rise of the Phantom," the prequel to the nightlife destination’s first Halloween installment "The Phantom of Omnia" beginning Tuesday, Oct. 25, through Monday, Oct. 31. The weekend is filled with gothic mystery as the music of the night is played by Calvin Harris, Martin Garrix and more. Harris spins on Friday, Oct. 28, Garrix on Saturday, Oct. 29, and DJ Dash takes over on Monday, Oct. 31, in Heart of Omnia. [EaterWire]
MGM GRAND — Hakkasan Nightclub transforms into "Watchers of the Wall" to celebrate Halloween Thursday, Oct. 27, to Monday, Oct. 31. Jauz spins on Thursday, Oct. 27, The Chainsmokers perform on Friday, Oct. 28, Tiësto with Dzeko & Torres take over on Saturday, Oct. 29, Calvin Harris with Generik spins on Sunday, Oct. 30, and DJ Phoryez spins in the Ling Ling Club on Monday, Oct. 31. [EaterWire]
MIRAGE — 1 OAK Nightclub brings in special guest host Scott Disick on Saturday, Oct. 29 as he embodies the classic "American Psycho" for the $10,000 Sexiest Costume Contest. [EaterWire]
BELLAGIO — The Bank Nightclub turns villainous at "The Joker’s Wild" party on Friday, Oct. 28, and Saturday, Oct. 29. [EaterWire]
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS, HENDERSON and SUMMERLIN — Distill, Elixir and Remedy’s locations have Halloween parties beginning at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29. Guests 21 years or older can enjoy hot sounds of local DJs while sipping on their favorite brew or potion and enjoying ghoulish food specials throughout the evening. Guests are encouraged to get into the Halloween spirit by donning their favorite costume for the chance to win some wicked cash. Costume contest categories include: sexiest costume, scariest costume and most outrageous costume. Face paint or masks are not allowed. [EaterWire]
MANDALAY BAY — Light Nightclub throws its annual #LIGHTMare and Forbidden Ball Halloween weekend parties. The Halloween festivities will kick off with Light’s Haunted Homecoming on Wednesday, Oct. 26, with DJ Mustard spinning. On Friday night, DJ Mustard returns with Light’s Forbidden Ball party and on Saturday night, Grammy-nominated hip hop artist J. Cole returns for night two of the Forbidden Ball. On Halloween night itself, international EDM duo Disclosure finishes off the weekend with Lights’s annual #LIGHTMare party. [EaterWire]
PARIS LAS VEGAS — Hexx Kitchen & Bar and Hexx Chocolate & Confexxions offers up complimentary chocolate bars and a "Witch’s Brew" cocktail from Friday, Oct. 28 through Monday, Oct. 31. The "Witch’s Brew" pitcher, made with Absolut Berri Açaí, Kinky Blue, Stoli Razberi, Blueberry Schnapps and berry puree, is priced at $38. At the retail shop, any visitor wearing a costume will be given a complimentary bar of original Hexx chocolate. [EaterWire]
NEW YORK-NEW YORK — Head to Hershey's Chocolate World Las Vegas for a special trick-or-treating experience on Halloween. Guests dressed in costume will receive a complimentary snack size Hershey's Candy Corn Creme Bar featuring candy corn crème with candy bits. [EaterWire]
TOWN SQUARE — Brio Tuscan Grille has free pumpkin decorating and trick-or-treating from 4 to 7 p.m. on Halloween. [EaterWire]
Halloweenie at Haute Doggerie
THE LINQ — Haute Doggery gets spooky with the all-new "Halloweenie Dog" featuring a char-grilled frank loaded with sauerkraut, mustard and bloody onions made with sauteed onions in the classic New York City-style red sauce Oct. 28 through Oct. 31 for $7. [EaterWire]
WYNN LAS VEGAS — Halloween revelers can step through the looking glass into a wondrous world of mystical surprises when Intrigue, XS and Surrender transform into "Wynnderland," a modern twist to the classic "Alice in Wonderland" story. At Intrigue Nightclub, guests will make their way down the winding staircase into the Intrigue Rabbit Hole where giant gold clocks and antique frames will fill the room. Expect the unexpected as Intrigue surprises with special themed performances. XS Nightclub will become the Queen's Garden, lined with large stone walls and rose bushes. A red and black card army will guard the entrance, red and white roses will fill the DJ booth, and massive chess pieces will be seen from every angle. Surrender Nightclub will transform into a Mad Tea Party scene. Giant tea pots, tea cups, and bright, vivid lanterns hanging from the ceilings will illuminate the wild and wacky party. [EaterWire]
GRAND CANAL SHOPPES — Carlo's Bakery celebrates with a selection of spooky treats, such as a Frankenstein fondant layer cake, Mummy fondant layer cake, Jack O’lantern buttercream cupcakes, witches hat fondant cake and assorted Halloween monster cookies. [EaterWire]
PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT — Strip House has a Rosemary's Baby cocktail on Halloween for $16. The drink features strawberry-balsamic vinegar, a few dashes of rhubarb bitters, topped with sparkling wine and garnished with a dehydrated strawberry slice and fresh rosemary. [EaterWire]
THE CROMWELL — Drai’s Nightclub features live, full-length concert performances from Future, Tip "T.I." Harris, Fetty Wap, and 50 Cent Oct. 28-31. Kicking off the weekend, rapper Fetty Wap will return with a post-apocalyptic-themed performance inspired by the classic ‘80s movie "Mad Max." On Saturday, the rooftop haunt will travel to the time of hoverboards and self-lacing high tops with a "Back to the Future"-inspired show featuring rapper Future. Rapper 50 Cent takes the stage on Sunday for a sinister set of his biggest hits while playing to a "Terminator" theme. And on All Hallows’ Eve, hip-hop icon Tip "T.I." Harris will close out the weekend with a "Top Gun"-themed show packed with full-throttle tracks like "No Mediocre," "Whatever You Like," and more. [EaterWire]