Coco outdoors at Stewart Place Park, the last two nights of the Parade of Mischief, trunk or treats from North Las Vegas to Henderson, a free blacklight maze in Boulder City, and more. Every pick is free.

Halloween weekend starts early this year. Friday, October 23, through Sunday, October 25, 2026, Las Vegas families can catch Coco on an outdoor screen at Stewart Place Park, the final two nights of Downtown Summerlin's Parade of Mischief, a free Día de los Muertos concert in Henderson, and at least seven trunk or treats around the valley without spending a dollar to get in.

Every event below is free, according to the organizer's own page or the city or county listing. CCSD Insider rechecked each of those pages on Thursday night, October 22, 2026. All times are Pacific. Plans change, especially outdoors, so open the linked page again the morning you go. The city of Las Vegas Halloween page puts it plainly: "All activities are subject to change."

What's free on Friday, October 23?

Coco at Stewart Place Park. Ward 3 Family Movie Night starts at 6:00 p.m. at Stewart Place Park, 4700 Chantilly Ave., Las Vegas. The city is showing Disney Pixar's Coco outdoors, free and open to all ages, with free activities and refreshments while supplies last. Information: 702 229 5428. Source: Las Vegas Halloween events 2026.

Parade of Mischief in Downtown Summerlin. The parade rolls down Park Centre Drive at 6:00 p.m. Friday and again Saturday, and those are its last two nights. Downtown Summerlin says the parade is "free and open to the public" and features more than 60 local youth performers, with floats and performances inspired by Wicked, Harry Potter, Cruella, Hocus Pocus, The Addams Family, and Día de los Muertos. There are no performances October 30 or 31, so this is the weekend to see it. Sources: Parade of Mischief and the Downtown Summerlin announcement.

Monster Mash at Crossing Church. In the southwest valley, Crossing Church hosts its Monster Mash trunk or treat from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 7950 W. Windmill Lane. Clark County Parks and Recreation lists it as a free event on its Clark County Halloween page.

Día de los Muertos at Nevada State University. Nevada State and the City of Henderson hold their Día de los Muertos Celebration and Concert from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the plaza in front of the Rogers Student Center, 1300 Nevada State Drive, Henderson. Admission is "Free for all ages." Tickets are not required, but the university says registration is "highly encouraged," and everyone checks in at the tent near the scorpion statue. Expect ofrendas, artwork, traditional dance, and a concert by Las Cafeteras, with Mariachi Plata and Ballet Folklórico Sol Huasteco also on the bill. Friday is the last day to see Peso Neto, the large steel ofrenda sculpture by Luis Valera Rico, on the same plaza.

Seating is limited and the plaza is concrete, so plan on standing. Campus parking is free; the university suggests the Kasner Academic Building East Lot or the Liberal Arts and Sciences Lot. Bike valet is free for anyone under 18, and the campus sits just off the Harry Reid Union Pacific Railroad Trail. Food vendors sell dinner on site. Adults 18 and up may not wear costume masks that cover the whole face. Details: Nevada State Día de los Muertos.

Henderson Hospital trunk or treat. For an early start with little ones, Henderson Hospital holds its 10th annual trunk or treat from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 1050 Galleria Drive, listed in the Mission Hills Conference Room. The hospital calls it free, says no RSVP is needed, and is handing out trick or treat bags to the first 100 children. Confirm on the page the morning you go. Source: Henderson Hospital trunk or treat.

What's free on Saturday, October 24?

Saturday is the big one. You could build a full day out of it. Getting in is free at every stop below; the only places you might spend money are optional food trucks, vendor booths, and one bake sale.

SkyView Spooktacular Trunk or Treat, North Las Vegas. North Las Vegas starts early, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at SkyView Multi Generational Center, 3050 E. Centennial Parkway. The city's Halloween Events and Activities page lists decorated vehicles, candy, games, music, and family festivities, "Free for all ages," with a "Register here" link on the same page, so register ahead if you can. Confirm on the page the morning you go. City information line: 702 633 1000.

Chalk and Cheers at Skye Canyon Park. From 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Skye Canyon Park, 10111 W. Skye Canyon Park Dr., this is the 10th annual Chalk and Cheers, and it is free. Student, amateur, and professional artists compete on this year's theme, "Skye Full of Dreams," and families can watch them work and vote for favorites. Kids get freestyle chalk art, a pumpkin patch, face painting, and inflatable games and slides. Proceeds go to CORE Powered by The Rogers Foundation. Details: Chalk and Cheers 2026.

Trunk or Treat in the 18b Arts District. From 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., the downtown Arts District opens up for families in costume. The district says participating shops and businesses will hand out candy and run treasure hunts and sidewalk celebrations, and lists the afternoon as free. The page has an RSVP button but does not say an RSVP is required. The district also points families to its new parking garage. Confirm on the page the morning you go. Source: 18b Arts District.

Trunk or treat at All Friends Animal Sanctuary. From 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., this southwest valley rescue near Town Square hosts a free trunk or treat at 3440 W. Arby Ave. Enter through the open gate off Polaris, where the cars and vendors set up. Kids can greet the sanctuary animals from outside their areas, and parking is free. Confirm on the page the morning you go. Source: All Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Spooky Gingerbread House Decorating, North Las Vegas. From 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Alexander Library, 1755 W. Alexander Rd., families decorate a haunted gingerbread house with frosting and candy. The city lists it as a free event, with passes handed out at the Children's Desk at 3:00 p.m. and supplies limited, so get there right at 3. Confirm on the page the morning you go. Source: North Las Vegas Halloween Events and Activities.

Monster Mash and Movie Bash at Hollywood Recreation Center. From 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 1650 S. Hollywood Blvd., Las Vegas, the county runs carnival games, trunk or treat, food trucks, bounce houses, and popcorn from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., then screens Corpse Bride at 6:00 p.m. It is free. Center phone: 702 455 0566. Source: Clark County Halloween.

Paradise Patch Trunk or Treat. From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Paradise Recreation Center, 4775 S. McLeod Drive, Las Vegas, the county promises a free evening of trunk or treating, games, and arts and crafts. Center phone: 702 455 7513, per the county's Paradise Patch listing.

Parade of Mischief, final night. Downtown Summerlin's parade runs one last time at 6:00 p.m. on Park Centre Drive. Details are in the Friday section above.

Is there anything free on Sunday, October 25?

Sunday is quieter, but these three work any day this weekend.

Fergie's Fun Fright in Boulder City

This homemade blacklight maze at a private home, 1400 Monterey Dr. in Boulder City, off Buchanan and Del Rio, is open 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Admission is free. Instead of charging, the organizer collects nonperishable food for Emergency Aid of Boulder City, so bring a can or a box if you can. The maze has a scary side and a gentler, "Halloween sensitive" side, built with animatronics, strobe lights, and black lights. It returns October 30 and 31 and November 1. Details: Fergie's Fun Fright.

Spooky Maze and Story Walk at Clark County Wetlands Park

The Spooky Maze and Story Walk at Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, is free and open during daylight hours through the end of October. It is closed October 22 and 23 for the paid Haunt the Wetlands event, so Saturday and Sunday are your days this weekend. Kids who answer the Story Walk question get a prize from Nature Store staff, Tuesday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The park's trails, trailhead parking, and trailhead restrooms are open dawn to dusk and free. Two notices on the park page: some Nature Preserve trails close temporarily for pond maintenance through February 2027, and the restroom along the Mesquite Way trail is closed. Park phone: 702 455 7522. Details: Wetlands Park.

Henderson StoryWalks

Henderson Libraries posts picture books board by board along three walks, according to Henderson Libraries StoryWalks. Cornerstone Park, 1600 Wigwam Parkway, has the longest: 18 boards on a 1.05 mile paved loop around the water, about 30 minutes. Henderson parks are open 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., per the city's Parks and Trails page, which also bans feeding the birds at Cornerstone.

The Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve walk circles Pond 1 at 350 E. Galleria Dr., with 18 boards and about 15 minutes of walking. The City of Henderson FAQ says "Admission is free," and the city's Bird Viewing Preserve listing gives hours of 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily, with last entry 30 minutes before closing. Fall is migration season, so expect lots of waterfowl. No pets. Preserve phone: 702 267 4180.

The Water Street walk downtown starts in front of Azzurra Cucina Italiana, 322 S. Water St., with 15 boards and a 20 minute walk.