Halloween in El Paso: Fun & Ghoulish Things to Do Today

Those looking to get in the spirit of things need not look any further than this list. From family-friendly alternatives to the traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating, to more scary thrills for the brave souls, here is what's happening on All Hallows Eve in El Paso.

Halloween Parade – Costumed marchers, decorated vehicles, marching bands and more. Starts at 3:30 p.m. at Eastwood (Album Park), 3001 Parkwood. More Details

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. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. FREE. More Details

Trick-or-Treat at Sunland Park Mall - Indoor trick-or-treating from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. FREE. More Details

Trick-or-Treat Off the Street at Bassett Place – Indoor candy gathering by the food court area to all costumed trick-or-treaters. 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., or until the candy runs out, at Bassett Place, 6101 Gateway Blvd West. FREE. More Details

Trick-or-Treat at the Outlet Shoppes - Free candy for the kids while supplies last. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. More Details

The Massacre on Marshall Road  – Fear has a new home. Do you have what it takes to enter the abyss of ultimate terror? 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Trading Post on Ft. Bliss, 1717 Marshall Road across from Freedom Crossing. More Details

El Paso County Sheriff’s Office 7th Annual Haunted House – Headquarters has been transformed into a maze of frightful fun. 6 p.m. to midnight at El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, 3850 Justice Dr. $10/$8. More Details

EPCC Fall Festival – Carnival rides, food and games, costume contest and more provided in a safe family-friendly environment. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Valle Verde campus Language Institute, 919 Hunter. FREE admission, activity bracelets or individual ride tickets may be purchased. More Details

Area 52: Alien Invasion [KLAQ Haunted House] – A crash landing by a UFO in the Far East El Paso desert has been reported. The site, henceforth known as Area 52, has been secured, but civilians should be aware dangerous extraterrestrial beings may still be lurking in the area. 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Desert Warriors Paintball, 13900 Montana Ave. More Details

Bloody Shakespeare – This is not your typical haunted house. Part haunted house, part classic theatre and 100% bloodier! 7 p.m., 8 p.m. 9 p.m. More Details

El Paso Playhouse Horror Movie Night - The El Paso Playhouse is bringing Halloween back from the dead. Watch the classic horror film at one of El Paso's legit haunted locations for FREE. 7 p.m. More Details

Forbidden Acres – Find your way through the outdoor maze where the evil and the un-dead wait around every turn. 7:30 p.m. to midnight at 13161 Tobacco Rd. More Details

Haunted ‘Terror Trail’ and ‘Zombie Adventure’ – WinkeyDoodles Paintball Adventures transforms into a two-acre haunted house at night. 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 401 Anthony, in Canutillo. More Details