Halloween is here and many celebrate with costume parties, haunted houses, and horror movies. Here is a list of other options.
La Union Corn Maze
With the closing of the season coming up on Sunday, Nov. 3, La Union Corn Maze will be open Halloween night 5:30 -10 p.m.
On this Halloween special, La Union will host a costume contest that will be judged by the cashiers working at the ticket booths. Five winners will receive free passes for next year’s maze and free candy will also be given to children of age 8 and under.
“This is going to be my first time going to the corn maze and I am so excited to be going with my friends,” said Victor Reyes, UTEP digital media junior, who said he will be going with his friends all dressed as characters from “Nightmare Before Christmas”to participate in the costume contest.
Last Thursdays: Halloween Edition
The monthly El Paso art-walk will also host a Halloween special this last Thursday of the month with music, beverages, art and games at the Roderick Artspace Lofts and a specialty of drinks offered at the Brew Lab. The all-age event will also feature a market of local artists and vendors. No cover charges.
Devil’s Night Ghost Tour
The Paso Del Norte Paranormal Society and the Concordia Cemetery Ghost Tour along with Ghosts 915, will lead a tour through the gravestones of the Concordia cemetery the night before Halloween, where guests are welcome to bring their cameras and join the investigation. Proceeds will go toward the Concordia Cemetery for preservation and restoration purposes. This is an age 10 and up event with a cover charge of $15 per person.
All Treats, No Tricks! Cielo Vista
The Cielo Vista Mall will host a night of safe and family-friendly trick-or-treating this Halloween from 4 to 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to wear costumes. Masks will only be permitted for children ages 10 or younger.
Alamo Drafthouse
On Thursday, Oct. 31, the Alamo Drafthouse invites horror movie enthusiasts to relive the terror of the 1970s’ classic horror, “The Exorcist” beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Bars and Nightclubs
For the night life lurking in the shadows, the EPIC Bar and Nightclub will host the “largest party night of the year,” with their annual EPIC Halloween Party and costume contest on Halloween night.
The nightclub will feature $1,000 in cash prizes, go-go dancers and $2 Jell-O shots. Doors will open at 3 p.m. for Happy Hour with bartender Eriq Nevarez and beats by DJs Ricky Harshberger and Manuel Rivera. No cover fees.
Back 9 will host a Monster’s Ball Halloween Costume Party with a costume contest. General admission fees are $15 or free entry with an early reservation before 11 p.m. Tickets for this event are sold on Eventbrite.
With a three-day celebration beginning Oct. 31, Erin’s Bar will host a Halloween Monster Bash Party featuring DJ Romeo. The bar will have a costume contest with prizes included.
The Rockhouse Bar & Grill will also be hosting a Halloween party, presenting the Relentless Onslaught US Tour 2019, featuring death metal bands, Suffocation and Belphegor. Tickets are limited and available for sale at the bar.
“CarnEvil” KLAQ Haunted House
KLAQ’s annual haunted house adopted a twisted carnival theme called CarnEvil.
“I play the Ring Master, it’s a character I created called Wolfgang von Cutter-Bone, he’s pretty much the host and greeter,” said Adam Heredia, UTEP art education senior. “I’m the first scare so I lead people into the haunt, give them a taste of what they’re about to experience.”
Heredia has been a haunted house worker for four years and this has been his second year working with the KLAQ Haunted House. Located on 1840 Lee Trevino Ave., The Haunted House will be open until Halloween, with working hours running weekdays at 7-10 p.m., Fridays and on Saturdays from 7 p.m. to midnight.
The haunted house provides military discounts as well as $5 discounts on Thursdays for students who bring their student identification and football fans who wear their team jersey on Sundays. Attendees can also receive a free ticket by donating blood.
“Come down and get scared, it’s really awesome,” Heredia said.
Jaqueline Martinez may be reached at [email protected]
