Halloween is a fun and exciting holiday for many kids (and adults, too). This guide will show you all the best places to get spooked, get lost, and get candy in the Memphis area. You'll also find tips on costumes, trick-or-treating safety, and more. Scroll down the page so you don't miss out on any spooktacular happenings and info.
Photo by Frédéric DupontEvery October, haunted houses, haunted corn mazes, and other scary attractions spring up all over Memphis and the Mid-South. Check out this listing of Halloween attractions and prepare to get spooked!
If you're looking for a spooky good time but aren't interested in the theatrics of a haunted house, one of these other Halloween events might be just the thing.
Photo by Eric Bartholomew, Creative Commons LicenseThese mazes are literally grown in corn fields and are amazing in their complexity. They are a great family activity as they are fun for kids and adults, alike. There are several corn mazes in the Memphis area to choose from and they are listed below.
Photo by Teresa R. Simpson, licensed to About.comWhat could be a better autumn activity than picking your own pumpkin? Whether you are picking pumpkins for jack-o-lanterns, pies, or decoration, you are sure to find the perfect pumpkin at one of these patches.
Photo by Teresa R. Simpson, licensed to About.comThese fall and Halloween festivals are great family activities that are a nice alternative to trick-or-treating. Many of the festivals are not even Halloween related, making them ideal for families that do not observe the holiday.
Copyright 2006 Memphis - Mid South Ghost HuntersMemphis and the Mid-South are home to an abundance of ghost stories. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, such stories can be entertaining reading. These stories are not presented as fact, but rather as the legends that they are. Enjoy these tales of Memphis hauntings.
Whether you are looking for the silliest, scariest, or most unique costume for Halloween, these Memphis-area costume shops are sure to have what you need. Most are open year round to accommodate costume and dress-up needs during other times of the year.
Photo by Theresa Thompson, Creative Commons LicenseThough there are Halloween events planned all over the city, many children will still trick-or-treat this October 31st. If your child is going to engage in this traditional Halloween activity, here are some safety tips they should keep in mind.
