Even if you’re not a fan of haunted houses — or raiding the kids’ candy bowl after dark — there are still plenty of grown-up Halloween options, from parties to movies to art classes, that promise a scary good time.
The Flood: It’s Raining Men
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Whip out your cheetah print for this Noah’s Ark-themed party, which should be an animalistic night of biblical proportions. Plus, all proceeds will go to the Utah Pride Center, which provides services for the LGBT+ community in Utah. The event, hosted at Soundwell, starts at 9 p.m. on Oct. 26.
Gods and Goddesses Halloween Party
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Why let trick-or-treaters have all the fun with costumes? Dress to impress for this themed party, with a costume contest, specialty cocktails and tarot card readings, all inside the Avenues Yoga studio. The party starts at 8 p.m. on Oct. 26.
The Haunted Hustle
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If you’re like me and only run when somebody’s chasing you, this paranormal 5K is a dream come true — or a worst nightmare. With zombies, killer clowns and a “tunnel of terror,” you won’t even have time to be scared of all the jogging (*shudders*). Registration is now open for the Oct. 25 race at Sugar House Park.
Paint Nites
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Unleash your tipsy Bob Ross at HandleBar, where an instructor provides a step-by-step guide to make your own creepy creation. They provide the art supplies, HandleBar provides the drinks and you provide your own (lack of?) artistic talent. Paint Nite starts at 7 p.m. on Oct. 21 and 22. See yamaker.com for details and locations.
Tower of Terror 2019
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Every October, Salt Lake’s Tower Theatre hosts this annual horror film series highlighting ridiculously entertaining cult classics. This year, they are featuring “Rabid,” a 1977 film about a botched plastic surgery that sparks a zombie infestation. (Utahns should beware.) They are also screening “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” throughout the month — plus on Nov. 2, Barry Botswick, who starred in the film, is coming for a signing and Q&A.
Urban Lounge Punk Rock Halloween
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Headlined by California pop-punk band Starcrawler, this concert also features local bands covering appealing throwbacks — 90s TV will perform The Strokes, Major Tom will perform The Ramones and Static Replica will perform The Misfits. The 21+ event starts at 8 p.m. on Oct. 21 at The Urban Lounge.
Vault of Nightmares
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Kimpton Hotel Monaco is pairing with Nightmare on 13th to create Vault of Nightmares, a unique Halloween pop-up bar with themed cocktails like “Here’s Johnny,” complete with candy glass shards, and “The Basic Witch,” which combines pumpkin puree and vodka. The bar will be open from Oct. 17-31.
Viva La Diva’s Trick or Treat DIVA!
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Gaga and Dolly and Cher (oh my!) This year-round drag tribute to our most fabulous female celebrities is hosting special Halloween shows, featuring spooky twists on audience favorites and a special homage to “Hocus Pocus.” Sashay away to Metro Music Hall on weekend nights throughout October.
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