2014 El Paso Halloween Events and Activities Guide

Here’s your frighteningly fun guide to area haunted houses, corn mazes, ghost tours and more. Scare yourself silly with the best spooky events, scary attractions and fall festivities El Paso has to offer. Many are family-friendly, others ... not so much. Muahaha!

Thursday October 23

‘Maze of Madness’ Haunted House – There’s one way win, and three spine-tingling ways out. 6 to 11 p.m. at 1323 N. Lee Treviño. $12. More Info

Massacre on Marshall Road Haunted House – “The fright of your life” awaits at The Trading Post on Ft. Bliss, 1717 Marshall Road across from Freedom Crossing. 6-10 p.m. $5. More Info

UTEP Haunted Campus Tour – The UTEP Student Alumni Association teams up with the Paso Del Norte Paranormal Society to bring you the history and lore of over 100 years of paranormal activity on the UTEP campus. $15. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. More Info

Friday October 24

La Union Corn Maze – The 14 acre cornfield maze features tractor-pulled wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, and a mini-maze for the kids. Open 5 to 10 p.m. Highway 28 in La Union, N.M., next to Zin Valle Winery. Admission varies. More Info

‘Maze of Madness’ Haunted House – There’s one way win, and three spine-tingling ways out. 6 to 11 p.m. at 1323 N. Lee Treviño. $12. More Info

Massacre on Marshall Road Haunted House – “The fright of your life” awaits at The Trading Post on Ft. Bliss, 1717 Marshall Road across from Freedom Crossing. 6-10 p.m. $5. More Info

Haunted Pumpkin Patch – Bring a lawn chair or blanket, cozy up by the fire pit and listen to kid friendly ghost stories. FREE. 5-9 p.m. at Old Fort Bliss, located in Bldg. 5054 at the corner of Pershing and Pleasonton roads. More Info

Monster Bash – The Halloween party includes games, music, dancing, and three “scare levels” haunted houses. 6 p.m – 10 p.m. at the Trading Post, 1717 Marshall Road on West Fort Bliss. More Info

City of Socorro Fall Festival – Costume contests, trick or treating stations and a special showing of the kid-friendly movie “ParaNorman.” FREE. 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. at the Rio Vista Community Center. More Info

Haunted ‘Terror Trail’ and ‘Zombie Adventure’ – WinkeyDoodles Paintball Adventures transforms into a two-acre haunted house at night. 7:30 p.m.-11:45 p.m. at 401 Anthony in Canutillo. $15 Terror Trail, $12 zombie adventure. More Info

Ghost Stories by Moonlight - The Magoffin Home’s annual event includes an evening of spine-tingling tales based on legend and folklore performed outdoors by local storytellers. Adults only. 7:30 p.m. at the Magoffin Home State Historic Site, 1120 Magoffin. $15 (Must be purchased in advance). More Info

Research In Paranormal Science 4th Anniversary Costume Party – Costume contest plus live music from The Kitty Psychedelic, Blessed Be Man, and The Recovery Mission. 8 p.m. – 12 midnight at Sparrows Spirits and Pies, Downtown. FREE admission. More Info

Saturday October 25

Psychic Fair at Ardovino’s Crossing – Professional psychics from Texas and New Mexico will offer their services in Tarot card and palm reading, numerology and more. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Sunset Hall. FREE entrance. More Info

Boo at the Zoo – The El Paso Zoo hosts its annual “merry, not scary” Halloween event. Safe trick-or-treating for children age 2 -12, and more than 20 animal enrichment activities. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano. Admission varies. More Info

Fall Fest at Freedom Crossing – Includes trick or treating at Freedom Crossing stores and restaurants and free activities including a costume contest, and appearances from Iron Man and Captain America. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Freedom Crossing on Ft. Bliss. More Info

El Paso’s Corn Maze – The 10-acre cornfield maze features a pumpkin patch and Kiddie Maze. Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1100 Old Hueco Tanks Road, south of Interstate 10 at Exit 35 (Eastlake). Admission varies. More Info

Mesilla Valley Maze & Family Fun Farm – The cornfield maze and pumpkin patch also offers a mini maze for the kids. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 3855 W. Picacho, Las Cruces. Admission varies. More Info

‘Maze of Madness’ Haunted House – There’s one way win, and three spine-tingling ways out. 6 to 11 p.m. at 1323 N. Lee Treviño. $12. More Info

Massacre on Marshall Road Haunted House – “The fright of your life” awaits at The Trading Post on Ft. Bliss, 1717 Marshall Road across from Freedom Crossing. 6-10 p.m. $5. More Info

Haunted Brothel Tour - Guides take you through Downtown El Paso’s darkest alleys and into some of our city’s remaining brothels, and expose murder, corruption, adultery, and prostitution of the Old West. $15. More Info

Sunday October 26

La Union Corn Maze – The 14 acre cornfield maze features tractor-pulled wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, and a mini-maze for the kids. Open noon to 6 p.m. Highway 28 in La Union, N.M., next to Zin Valle Winery. Admission varies. More Info

El Paso’s Corn Maze – The 10-acre cornfield maze features a pumpkin patch and Kiddie Maze. Open noon to 6 p.m. at 1100 Old Hueco Tanks Road, south of Interstate 10 at Exit 35 (Eastlake). Admission varies. More Info

‘Maze of Madness’ Haunted House – There’s one way win, and three spine-tingling ways out. 6 to 11 p.m. at 1323 N. Lee Treviño. $12. More Info

Haunted ‘Terror Trail’ and ‘Zombie Adventure’ – WinkeyDoodles Paintball Adventures transforms into a two-acre haunted house at night. 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. at 401 Anthony, in Canutillo. $15 Terror Trail, $12 zombie adventure. More Info

Monday October 27

‘Maze of Madness’ Haunted House – There’s one way win, and three spine-tingling ways out. 6 to 11 p.m. at 1323 N. Lee Treviño. $12. More Info

Tuesday October 28

‘Maze of Madness’ Haunted House – There’s one way win, and three spine-tingling ways out. 6 to 11 p.m. at 1323 N. Lee Treviño. $12. More Info

Massacre on Marshall Road Haunted House – “The fright of your life” awaits at The Trading Post on Ft. Bliss, 1717 Marshall Road across from Freedom Crossing. 6-10 p.m. $5. More Info

Wednesday October 29

‘Maze of Madness’ Haunted House – There’s one way win, and three spine-tingling ways out. 6 to 11 p.m. at 1323 N. Lee Treviño. $12. More Info

Massacre on Marshall Road Haunted House – “The fright of your life” awaits at The Trading Post on Ft. Bliss, 1717 Marshall Road across from Freedom Crossing. 6-10 p.m. $5. More Info

Thursday October 30

Northgate Optimist Club Haunted House and Carnival – Food, games, live music and more. 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. at Northgate Optimist Club, 4201 Skyline. 603-8285 or 820-6175

‘Maze of Madness’ Haunted House – There’s one way win, and three spine-tingling ways out. 6 to 11 p.m. at 1323 N. Lee Treviño. $12. More Info

Massacre on Marshall Road Haunted House – “The fright of your life” awaits at The Trading Post on Ft. Bliss, 1717 Marshall Road across from Freedom Crossing. 6-10 p.m. $5. More Info

Devil's Night Concordia Ghost Tour – Paso del Norte Paranormal Society investigators guide you through the darkest, scariest parts of Concordia Cemetery. $15. More Info

Friday October 31

Halloween Parade - 3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at Album Park, 3001 Parkwood. More Info

Trick-or-Treat Off the Street at Bassett Place - The mall hosts its annual safe trick or treat event. Participating merchants will give out candies while supplies last. Giveaways and costume contests also planned. FREE. 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. More Info

City of El Paso Halloween Carnivals - Parks and Recreation will host Halloween festivities at all 16 recreation centers that include family costume contests, jumping balloons and more. FREE. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.:

• Armijo, 700 E. 7th, 544-5436
• Carolina, 563 N. Carolina, 594-8934
• Chihuahuita, 417 Charles, 533-6909
• Don Haskins, 7400 High Ridge, 587-1623 • Gary Del Palacio, 3001 Parkwood, 629-7312
• Galatzan, 650 Wallenberg, 581-5182
• Leona Ford Washington, 3400 E. Missouri, 562-7071
• Marty Robbins, 11620 Vista Del Sol, 855-4147
• Multipurpose, 9031 Viscount, 598-1155
• Nolan Richardson, 4435 Maxwell, 755-7566
• Pat O’Rourke, 901 N. Virginia, 533-1611
• Pavo Real, 9301 Alameda, 858-1929
• Rae Gilmore, 8501 Diana, 751-4945
• Seville, 6700 Sambrano, 778-6722
• San Juan, 701 N. Glenwood,779-2799
• Veterans, 5301 Salem, 821-8909.

Halloween Mine Tour - Tour the West Cottonwood Mines, pick up some tasty treats, and learn about the history of the mines. $5 (Must have reservation to participate). 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. More Info

Northgate Optimist Club Haunted House and Carnival – Food, games, live music and more. 5:30 p.m. - 12 midnight at Northgate Optimist Club, 4201 Skyline. 603-8285 or 820-6175

‘Maze of Madness’ Haunted House – There’s one way win, and three spine-tingling ways out. 6 to 11 p.m. at 1323 N. Lee Treviño. $12. More Info

Massacre on Marshall Road Haunted House – “The fright of your life” awaits at The Trading Post on Ft. Bliss, 1717 Marshall Road across from Freedom Crossing. 6 p.m. - 12 midnight. $5. More Info

San Elizario Ghost Tour - Investigate the Old County Jail (aka Billy the Kid jail) where guests have reported being touched by otherworldy spirits. $10. 10 p.m. – 12 midnight. 274-9531

Saturday November 1

Dia de Los Muertos at Concordia – Concordia Heritage Association and Paso Del Norte Paranormal Society pay homage to the dead at Concordia Cemetery. The day will feature a ghost tour, decorated altars and more. $5 adults, $1 kids. 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. More Info

‘Maze of Madness’ Haunted House – There’s one way win, and three spine-tingling ways out. 6 to 11 p.m. at 1323 N. Lee Treviño. $12. More Info