Spooky season is finally here! To celebrate the holiday season, we’ve compiled a list of some amazing Halloween events happening in New Mexico. From horror fests to ghost walks, there’s no shortage of spooky fun to have this Halloween season. So, keep reading to see some of the amazing New Mexico Halloween events happening this year!
Morgue & Krpyt Horror Fest
When: September 27th-29th
Where: Isleta Resort & Casino | Albuquerque, NM
Starting off our list of the best New Mexico Halloween events is the Morgue & Krypt Horror Fest. This event features a whole weekend of non-stop horror. The Morgue and Krypt Horror Fest is packed with spooktacular vendors, celebrity guests, guest panels, workshop panels, parties, contests, horror film fest screenings, the M&K zombie pine-up pageant, and so much more. Every day of this event thrills you with something new! Prepare to meet legendary horror icons like Bill Mosely and Dennis O’Hare and come dressed to impress in your best Halloween costume. Tickets are available here, so get them while you still can!
McCall’s Haunted Farm
When: Weekends from September 27th – October 26th
Where: 2 McCall Lane | Moriarty, NM
Another event you won’t want to miss on our list of New Mexico Halloween events is a trip to McCall’s Haunted Farm. The story goes that the McCall family owned this land for centuries. Then, in the early 70’s, the State Highway Department decided to build an interstate right through the farm. Afterward, Mr.MCall was never the same again. He watched helplessly as the highway was constructed right through his family’s land. Over time, the farm fell into ruin, and Mr.McCall’s family mysteriously vanished. It was rumored that Mr.McCall slaughtered his wife and children. As these rumors began to circulate, Mr.McCall disappeared as well. Finally, officials searched the farm for Mr.McCall and his family after no one had seen or heard from them in months. Their worst fears were realized when they found the skeletal remains of many missing tourists. The most shocking discovery, however, was the shallow graves of Mrs.McCall and their 4 children. Mr.McCall was never found. However, some claim to see him still tending to the fields at night, carrying on his gruesome work. If you want to experience the horror for yourself, be sure to get tickets here!
Ghost Tours of Old Town
When: Most nights (See website for details)
Where: Plaza Don Luis | Albuquerque, NM
Moving along our list of New Mexico Halloween events is Ghost Tours of Old Town. Take a stroll through the historic streets of Old Town with a ghoulish twist. Experience the eyewitness accounts of spirits who make Old Town their eternal home of haunting. With plenty of stops to sit along the way, this family-friendly storytelling tour provides fascinating recounts of colorful characters who faced an untimely demise. Professional tour guides entertain you with tales mixed with chills and chuckles for the perfect Old Town outing. It’s no wonder that the Ghost Tour of Old Town is New Mexico’s oldest and most famous Ghost Walk! So, be sure to book a tour here!
Halloween Bar Crawl
When: October 26th
Where: Check-in @ Bourbon & Boots | Albuquerque, NM
Up next on our list of New Mexico Halloween events is The Official Halloween Bar Crawl in Albuquerque! Get ready for a fang-tastic night of fun and join hundreds of spooky crawlers in a night to remember. This isn’t just any bar crawl — it’s the ultimate Halloween party where you and your friends can dress up in your most creative costumes and hit the town for a night you won’t forget. Meet tons of new people, explore some of the best bars in Albuquerque, and enjoy an electric atmosphere. This event is always packed with energy and excitement, so be sure to get your tickets while you still can!
Boo at the Zoo
When: October 26th
Where: ABQ Biopark Zoo | Albuquerque, NM
Presented by After Hours Pediatrics, Boo at the Zoo is back, ready to cast a spell of fun and fright! For a bewitching adventure, prepare your little ghouls and goblins in their spookiest costumes, and grab those pumpkin buckets and pillowcases. Get ready for a day of trick-or-treating among the wild beasts, where you can eat, drink, and be scary. Lift your spirits with educational activities, a craft and enrichment-making station, games, and more! This family-friendly event is a New Mexico BioPark Society fundraiser supporting the ABQ BioPark. Tickets will go live on September 30th, so be sure to check back and get yours before they sell out!
Día de los Muertos
When: October 25th – November 3rd
Where: Old Town | Albuquerque, NM
Last, but certainly not least on our list of New Mexico Halloween events is the iconic Día de los Muertos celebration! At the Old Town Albuquerque Dia de los Muertos celebration, you can look forward to a day full of merriment. To start, “Family Day” will take place on both Saturdays. Here, there will be free showings of “Coco” and “The Book of Life” projected onto the adobe walls of the church courtyard. Next, the Catrina Parade will offer an opportunity to dress in traditional Día de los Muertos Catrina skull attire and parade through the streets of Old Town. You can also stroll the streets of Old Town and admire the papel picado, marigolds, fall colors, and more adorning the charming adobe buildings. There will also be The Dance of the Matachines, a candlelight procession, paper-mâché sculptures, a community ofrenda, and so much more! For more details as they are released, be sure to check back here.
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