Complete Halloween Event List 2023:
All of the Celebrations to Enjoy During this Spooky Season of Fun!
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Moss Mansion:
Friday, October 20th & Saturday, October 21st: "Booze Clues" You are invited to an immersive cocktail experience that combines a little bit of murder, a little bit of intrigue, and a whole lot of Clue-themed fun. Come find the clues and talk to the characters to see if you can crack the case! As you sleuth your way through the house you will enjoy a series of lovely cocktails to keep up your energy - then once you solve the mystery, you can gain entry to the Moss Speakeasy where you can enjoy a brew and brag about being one of Billings’ best detectives!
Reservations can be made at bookeo.com/mossmansion, under the #HauntedMoss tab. Your reservation includes tastings of 4 Clue-themed cocktails (non-alcoholic options available as well), a craft beer, and a wickedly fun experience in the 1903 mansion during this spooky time of year. ID is required and a wristband issued for “fully spirited” beverage service.
Thursday Oct. 26th; Friday, October 27th; Saturday, Oct. 28th; Monday, Oct. 30th & Tuesday, Oct. 31st: "Horror Theater: A Dead Man's Mansion"
~ TICKETS WILL BE RELEASED OCTOBER 23RD ~
Tales have been told of the Dead Man's Mansion, said to be haunted by ghosts and ghouls. Many have explored, but few have escaped. This October, find out if you and your friends are brave enough for this adventure. We hope you make it out alive!
A Dead Man's Mansion is a fully immersive theater experience at the Moss Mansion. A guide will lead you through the Moss grounds and then into the mansion itself. Along the way, there will be many frights and maybe even a smidge of nervous laughter.
Groups will start this spooky adventure every ten minutes starting at 7 PM on October 26th. 27th, 28th, 30th, and 31st. Reservations are highly recommended and will be available starting October 23rd at bookeo.com/mossmansion. Walk-ins are welcome based on availability. Keep an eye on our Facebook to keep up to date on all Horror Theater information.
This experience is recommended for ages 16 and up, but it is ultimately up to parental discretion. We also recommend comfortable shoes because there are a lot of stairs! We can't wait to give you a good scare! Click here for more information on Moss Mansion Halloween Events
SCARITY HAUNTED HOUSE "tales of terror"
At Billings Depot | 2310 Montana Ave; Billings, MT 59101
Dates:
- October 19: Kids Night with Candy (2-hour event)
- October 19: Inclusivity Night (1-hour event)
- October 20-22:
- October 26: College Discount Night
- October 27-28:
- October 29: R-Rated Night
Doors Open: 6:00 PM | Event Start Time: 6:30 PM
Event End Time:
- Friday and Saturday: Midnight
- Thursday October 19: 9:30 PM
- Thursday October 26: 10:30 PM
- Sunday 10:30 PM
Prepare for the most spine-chilling Halloween experience of 2023 at Tales of Terror at the Depot, presented by Scarity Haunted House. Join us on select nights in October as we unleash a horrifying array of scares, thrills, and twisted delights upon our brave guests. For those seeking a more intense fright, our PG-13 experiences on October 20th, 21st, 22nd, 27th, and 28th will push the boundaries of your fears. Brace yourself as you navigate through the dark corridors, encountering hair-raising creatures and bone-chilling scenes that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Attention college students! Join us on October 26th for our College Night, sponsored by Purple Cow. Not only will you experience the heart-pounding scares, but we'll also have music in the parking lot to amplify the haunting atmosphere. And if you're truly brave, venture into the depths of terror on October 29th, our R-rated night. This intense experience is not for the faint of heart, featuring disturbing scenes and spine-chilling encounters that will leave you trembling.
To enhance your visit, we offer various ticket options. Choose our Standard ticket for $25 online or $30 at the door. For those who want to skip the lines, our Fast Pass ticket is available for $40 online (limited availability for in-person purchase). And for the ultimate experience, our Total Terror VIP ticket is available online only for $60, including exclusive perks such as a Glow Watch, Drink ticket, Fast Pass, Scarity T-shirt, Taste of Terror pamphlet, and automatic entry into a drawing for next year's VIP experience.
Speaking of the Taste of Terror, don't miss our special pamphlet available for $5 (included with the Total Terror VIP ticket). This pamphlet provides access to unique food and drink items throughout Downtown Billings. Collect stamps from participating vendors, and if you receive stamps from several locations, you'll be entered into a drawing for next year's VIP tickets.
Don't miss your chance to be part of the most terrifying event in town. Get your tickets now, embrace the fear, and become a part of Tales of Terror at the Depot - Scarity Haunted House 2023!
SLEEPY HOLLOW HAUNTED WAGON RIDES
Sleepy Hollow Montana | Dates: October 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30 & 31
Join us for our 7th season of Sleepy Hollow Haunted Wagon Rides at a new location – Oscar’s Park in Billings. This Halloween season enjoy a traditional horse drawn wagon ride! Beware, however, as the area is rumored to be haunted and frequented by the Headless Horseman!
We are excited to announce our new location at Oscar’s Park, 3740 Wise Lane, Billings, Montana. It’s hauntingly eerie by the river where the headless horseman is rumored to be found!
Two of our wagons seat approximately fifteen people and another wagon seats 25 people and are pulled by teams of working draft horses. The wagon path winds its way through a variety of scenery and spooky sites as you listen to an animated story narration of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The experience has a Halloween theme and is intended to be eerie, yet is appropriate for families and all age groups. However, please be aware that the later it gets in the evening the experience naturally becomes more scary because of the darkness.
This is a Halloween activity that is different from the rest – and one everyone can enjoy!
$20/Person | Ages 2 and under are free.
Reservations are HIGHLY recommended. Seating is limited and we anticipate selling out most nights. 6:00pm - 9:00pm. It’s best to have reservations. Seating is limited and we anticipate selling out most nights. Reservations are available every 30 minutes and the ride lasts approximately 25 minutes.
Boo At The Zoo!
Saturday, October 28th 10:00am - 4:00pm
Billings' favorite family Halloween event is back to provide the safest trick-or-treating in town! Fun activities, animal enrichments and candy galore! There will be candy, food trucks, games, bounce houses, vendors, and fun for the entire family. Come on out and enjoy this always fun event. Included with regular admission and FREE for Members. (Members, don't forget to utilize the member line!)
*Children are encouraged to dress up for the day, however, we please ask that adults do not wear masks.
Masquerade at the YAM
Saturday, October 28th at 8:00pm
The most creative and awe-inspiring Halloween party in town, Masquerade at the Yellowstone Art Museum, is back for another night of entertainment, dancing, mystics, and so much more! Guests will be wowed by live performances, tarot and mystic readings, Billings’ most creative costume contest, photo booths, and a packed dancefloor run by DJ Benefit. Party goers will also enjoy cocktails, local brews and festive appetizers.
This year’s theme is Beam Me Up! Planet Earth is in the rear view. Humanity including ghouls, monsters, aliens, celebrities, and everyone in between is on a voyage through the stars for one night only to an alternate galaxy…things will inevitably get…strange! The YAM invites guests to interpret the theme in any way that inspires their creativity. Guests should note that the theme is NOT required, but rather up for interpretation. We encourage attendees to let their creativity shine when considering their individual or group costumes by hosting the ultimate premier costume contest—and, yes, there will be prizes!
COSTUME CONTEST CATEGORIES:
• Best Theme Interpretation
• Best Art-Inspired Costume
• Best Couple Costume
• Best Group Costume (3+)
The YAM is thrilled to bring the Masquerade back to the community on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Doors will open at 7 PM and the fun wraps up at 11 PM. You don’t want to miss this sell-out event at the Yellowstone Art Museum. Tickets are $55 apiece.
Circus Monster Mash
Friday, October 27th at 4:30 & 7:30pm and Saturday, October 28th at 4:30 & 7:30pm
MetraPark | Expo Center
Circus Monster Mash - SPOOKY FUN FOR EVERYONE!!
All the fun of a traditional circus with our talented acrobats, magic, jugglers, clown, transformer and more with a special spooky twist! Witness all the fun of a traditional circus with our talented acrobats, magic, jugglers, clown, transformer and more, but with a special twist! Come see the creepy costumes and spooky makeup, chilling music and thrilling performance! We hope you'll join us for a spook-tacular fun time! (Appropriate for all ages!)
Purgatory: The Upside Down
October 28th at MetraPark: Montana Pavilion Doors at 7pm
18+ for admission.
We are Montana's largest and most notorious Halloween party. Purgatory is growing each year attracting nearly 2,500-3,000 people and party goers to each event. We feature some of the most talented DJs in the northwest and boast the largest stage production in the state of Montana.
Presale tickets: $20 | Day of $30
VIP tickets (21+ only) VIP Solo $250, VIP Duo-2 tickets $450, VIP Squad-4 tickets $800. More info/tickets here
VIP Included:
- Your own bar in your own lounge.
- 4 free drink tokens per person.
- Free access to the Purgatory pre-party on Oct 27th. Location TBA.
- Your own entrance point and personal guide in.
- No waiting in lines.
- Lounge area on risers. Lounge area sponsored by Aaron's Furniture.
- 2 waiters/waitresses in your area.
- Free water access in coolers.
- Blaze Pizza and Topz Sandwich Co. to provide free food to all VIP members only.
Haunted Hallows
October 27th & 28th | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Two Moon Park
Are you afraid of the dark? Haunted Hallows is a 1 mile walk through Two Moon park in Billings Heights. The Billings Jaycees started this outdoor haunted experience in 2012. It is filled with scares around every corner, you’re sure to run into zombies, clowns, and maybe a spider or two. Be sure to keep your eyes open, and your feet moving to ensure that you make it out alive!
Be sure to get your tickets ahead of time!
As a non-profit organization, the Billings Jaycees look to community events to raise funds to help us make a positive impact within the Billings community. Over the past five years, Haunted Hallows has been our largest fundraising effort, and with the help of the community, we have been able to give $60,000 back to local organizations, as well as work with community partners to improve our city. Haunted Hallows is our largest fundraiser to date! Funds from this project allow us to support our Holiday Giveback projects, support TOYS FOR TOTS, St. Jude's donation, and start new projects within our chapter itself. More here
Downtown Trick-or-Treat 2023
Tuesday, October 31st from 12:00pm - 4:00pm (FREE community event!)
Downtown Trick-or-Treat, is hosted by the Downtown Billings Alliance, and has been a popular and safe Halloween alternative for the Billings’ community for 21 years. This free community event brings thousands of children in costume downtown to trick or treat at over 50 participating businesses that offer candy, healthy treats, and unique Halloween themes or activities.
This fun event has grown over the years and has become a popular event for day cares, schools, and families.
The Downtown Billings Alliance office at 116 N 29th St., Suite A operates as headquarters for the event and provides maps of the route and trick or treat bags for the children.
All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" at the Babcock
Friday, October 20th @ 8PM & Saturday, October 21st @ 9PM | Late Night presented by Purple Cow at The Babcock Theatre
$10 Tickets
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is the biggest annual Babcock event of the fall! The 1975 musical/comedy/sci-fi/horror/experience is the cult film of all cult films and has held its crown for nearly 50 years! Dress up, grab your props, and come to the Babcock for the night of your life as you give in to absolute pleasure!
Please take care of this historic theater. We ask that you not bring food or water props, and do not throw anything directly at the screen
The Babcock will be doing many other movies to celebrate Halloween; click here for all of them!
Please note that while this is a list of some of the biggest events happening around billings to celebrate Halloween, there are still many more including:
- Trunk or Treating
- Pumpkin Art
- Corn Mazes
- Races
- Parties
Check out the billings365 calendar to make sure you don't miss out!
Originally written & published by Megan Cooper 2022 | Updated 2023
