Nightmare on Normal Street is taking a pause this year due to locational changes but the Spirit of Halloween in Hillcrest is alive and well! Our beloved block party is taking a rest in 2026 before rising again on Normal Street in 2027.
THE SPIRIT OF HALLOWEEN IN HILLCREST IS RISING FROM THE DEAD!
Hillcrest has always known how to do Halloween the best: iconic, outrageous and frightfully wicked costumes, packed dance floors, and a whole neighborhood that shows up for a freakishly good time. Our fabulous local businesses are going all out and we’re here to help you find your next haunt!
This page will serve as your Halloween headquarters! We’ll be showcasing all the neighborhood happenings right here, from costume contests and nightlife events to spooky specials! Gather your favorite ghouls, get your costume photo ready, and show our local businesses some love while you celebrate Halloween.
And what’s Halloween without a few fabulous treats?
Get ready for our Fabulous Hillcrest Halloween Giveaway on Instagram, where multiple winners will have the chance to sore tickets to local nightlife Halloween events, gift cards, and more!
Follow @fabuloushillcrest for the giveaway announcement and keep checking this page as we add more Halloween happenings.
Have a local Hillcrest business and want to donate to the Hillcrest Halloween Giveaway prize pool?
Upcoming Halloween Events
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GOOD NEWS: MOVIE NIGHT
10.28 | 7 PM
Movie night at Good News featuring the classic Halloween movie Hocus Pocus! Come dressed in costume, enjoy mocktails and popcorn.
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URBAN MO'S SCREAMGIRLS REVUE
EVERY WEDNESDAY IN OCTOBER | 7 PM
Join host Chad Michaels for a month of special Halloween themed drag shows!
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URBAN MO'S BUBBLES FOR BRUNCH
EVERY SATURDAY | 12 PM
JOIN HOST KICKXY VIXEN EVERY SATURDAY FOR A SPOOKY THEMED BRUNCH!
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HUMANITY! Naked Shopping
10.16 | 8 PM - 10 PM
Our popular clothing optional event is back October 16th from 8-10pm! No purchase necessary. RSVP required.
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HILLCREST HALLO-WINE CRAWL
Sip happens. Especially on Halloween! Join Hillcrest’s first-ever Hallo-WINE bar crawl on Saturday, October 31, from 2–7 PM, featuring Négociant Winery, Cork & Stem and Pali Wine Co. Your $39 ticket includes one featured glass of wine and a small snack pairing at each stop, plus a souvenir wine glass. Check in at Négociant, then sip and stroll at your own pace. Costumes encouraged, tickets limited!
21+ with valid government-issued photo ID.
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URBAN MO'S: Slutter Camp - Crystal Lake Edition
10.17 | 10 PM - 2 AM
Slutter Camp returns to Urban Mo's for a special Crystal Lake Edition!
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NEGOCIANT WINERY: FRANKEN-STUFFIE: A Sip, Snip & Stitch Craft Night
10.21 | 6:30 PM
🧸⚡ FRANKEN-STUFFIE: A Sip, Snip & Stitch Craft Night!
IT’S ALIIIIIVE! ⚡
Grab a glass of wine and prepare for some questionable stuffed-animal surgery! ✂️🧸
Join us for a delightfully weird craft night where you'll cut, mix, match, stitch and glue stuffed animals together to create your very own one-of-a-kind Franken-Stuffie!
🎟️ TWO TICKET OPTIONS:
⚡ $35 – The Full Frankenstein: Includes 2 thrifted stuffies, all crafting supplies, access to our communal Parts Bin & one glass of wine or beer!
🧵 $25 – BYOS (Bring Your Own Stuffie): Bring at least one stuffie to sacrifice! Includes all supplies, access to our Parts Bin & one glass of wine or beer!
🏆 Prizes for the most creative (and cursed!) creations!
🍷 21+ | No crafting experience necessary!
⚠️ Stuffies WILL be harmed in the making of this event!
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FLICKS: BIG BEAR BINGO HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
10.22 | 6:30 PM
Join your g’Host Tim at FLICKS for the Big Bear Bingo: Halloween Special! We’re serving up spooky music rounds, pop culture mayhem, and adult-themed Halloween shenanigans.
Creep home with prizes from local gay-owned businesses, and the best part? IT’S FREE TO PLAY! No tricks, just bingo treats.
First game kicks off at 6:30 PM at FLICKS. All are welcome… if you dare!
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FLICKS: WELFARE WEDNESDAY HALLOWEEN
10.28 | 8 PM - 2 AM
$5 Well cocktails, DJ Swish
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FLICKS: VOODOO LOUNGE
10.29 | 8 PM - 2 AM
Featuring Fantasia Royale Gaga from Dracula and DJ Ralphy Ralph!
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FLICKS: THE CURSE
10.30 | 9 PM - 2 AM
Friday night featuring DJ Liv!
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FLICKS: THE BAYOU AFTER DARK
10.31 HALLOWEEN NIGHT | 7 PM - 2 AM\
Massive Halloween party with 2 stages and $2000 in giveaways. Starting at 7pm so get here early!
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GOSSIP GRILL: Tim Burton Halloween Special
ALL HALLOWEEN WEEKEND | 11 am-close
Gossip Grill has transformed into a beautifully bizarre, Tim Burton-inspired Halloween wonderland, and we'd love to share the spooky festivities with the neighborhood.
HALLOWEEN AT GOSSIP GRILL
Step into the strange, where the beautifully bizarre come out to play.
Join us for a wicked Halloween weekend filled with live DJs, deadly delights, and plenty of strange and unusual characters.
Friday, October 30
Live DJs
$15 cover after 10 PM
Saturday, October 31
Live DJs
$20 cover after 10 PM
RESTAURANT/RETAIL SPECIALS & EVENTS
HALLOWEEN AT PALI WINE!
Participating in Hallo-wine Wine Crawl with Negociant & Cork & Stem! GET TICKETS HERE.
Pali Wine Co. Halloween Specials | 10.31 12 PM - 10 PM
2-3 featured cocktails
1-2 featured food specials
Live music
Costume Contests
7:30 PM – 7:45 PM: Family-friendly costume contest
9:00 PM: Adult costume contest
ROCKO’S MODERN TAPHOUSE HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHTS!
Get into spooky season with Friday night movie nights at Rocko’s Modern Taphouse! Each Friday has two showings a 7 PM & 9 PM. See the schedule here!
SALON SAVOIR OCTOBER $35 BLOWOUT SPECIAL
We’re offering a screaming deal on our fabulous blowouts! Just $35 for a wash blowdry and style of your choice!
Tuesday- Saturday October only.
CIGAR CAVE: HALLOWEEN HORROR MOVIE NIGHT
Wear your PJs, bring your friends, and enjoy drinks and a smoke at Cigar Cave, located in Mural Alley! Free popcorn with purchase!
Friday | 10/30 @ 9 PM
3858 5th Avenue
CASA VINTAGE & MORE: HALLOWEEN DAY PARTY!
Casa Vintage will be hosting a tarot card reader from 3 to 6 PM and will be giving out retro candy all day while supplies last!
Saturday | 10/31 3 PM - 6 PM
ALL TREATS, ALL THRILLS, ALL HILLCREST!
Costume contests, parties, prizes, and spooky specials—Hillcrest is going all out this Halloween! Find your next haunt below and check back often. More wicked plans are added as our local businesses send them in.