Where Adults Can Party for Halloween in Rhode Island
Celebrate the most frightful time of year with fun Halloween events happening throughout the state.
The fireplace at Vanderbilt Auberge. Photo courtesy of the Vanderbilt.
Spooky season is here, and Halloween’s right around the corner! Each year, millions of children dress up in costumes and go from door to door collecting candy. But who says kids are the only ones allowed to celebrate this day?
Whether you’re crafting your own costume, cozying up with a scary movie, or going out with family and friends, Halloween’s all about fun. In Rhode Island, both locals and tourists get their scare on with parties all over the state. Explore these businesses this Halloween season as they join in on the festivities.
10/18
Head to the Providence Children’s Museum on Friday, October 18, from 6 to 10 p.m. for an adults-only night of nostalgia, food, games, entertainment, a Halloween costume contest, arts and crafts and more. Attendees must be twenty-one or older. Tickets are $25–$35. 100 South St., Providence, 273-5437, providencechildrensmuseum.org
10/19
On Saturday, October 19, PVD Horror will host its annual Rock the Dead Halloween Costume Karoake party from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at Buttonwoods Brewery in Providence. Come dressed in your favorite costume and sing and/or rock out to your favorite tunes. Admission is free. 50 Sims Ave., buttonwoodsbrewery.com
10/24
Linden Place in Bristol is hosting its fourth annual Night at the Mansion Halloween Haunt on Thursday, October 24, from 7-9:30 p.m. Dress up in a costume and explore the historic mansion to embrace the Halloween spirit. Encounter creepy creatures, enjoy a live magic show, have your tarot cards read, indulge in tasty treats, grab drinks from a cash bar and even catch a show by award-winning mentalist and Las Vegas headliner George Saterial. Tickets are $75 each and $65 for Linden members. All proceeds will go towards the restoration and preservation of Linden Place. 500 Hope St., Bristol, lindenplace.org
10/25
An exclusive adults-only Halloween party called Menagerie at the Mansion is being held at the Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection in Newport on Friday, October 25, from 6-10 p.m. An ode to Lady Caroline Astor’s lavish New York City fêtes in the 1800s, the event will feature an enchanting display of exotic surprises fit for an Astor. Enjoy captivating performances from No Ring Circus, lively tunes from the mansion’s celebrated DJ, an indulgent open bar, delectable passed hor d’oeuvres and unlimited delicacies. The dress code is “animal-inspired elegance.” Tickets are $295 each. 41 Mary St., Newport, 833-242-8850, aubergeresorts.com/vanderbilt
Harbor Lights in Warwick is throwing its very own adults-only Halloween bash on Friday, October 25, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Guests can expect hauntingly good music from local band He Said, She Said; ghoulish eats like creepy caprese crostini apps and tacos of terror; wickedly delicious cocktails; and a thrilling costume contest. Tickets are $65 each and can be purchased in advance here. 150 Gray St., Warwick, 737-6353, harborlightsri.com
10/26
Heaven, Hell and Purgatory is taking over the Providence G on Saturday, October 26, with three parties throughout the building from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Travel between Heaven’s Lounge on the Rooftop, a Purgatory Dance Party in the Ballroom, and a House Party in Hell at GPub. Up top experience dining, drinking and dancing to beats by DJ Timmy Drums, as well as private lounge and firepit group experiences and fun selfie opportunities. Meanwhile, the ballroom will feature the top dance anthems spun by DJ ATorr, interactive mob dances to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and Rocky Horror’s “Time Warp, ” and a wild halloween costume contest (with three winners taking home cash prizes at midnight). In the basement you’ll walk through the ‘Tunnel of Hell” and enter an expansive arcade complete with basketball shootout tournaments, beer pong, karaoke, $1 pizza slices at 11 p.m. and specials draft and bottled beer prices all night long. Entry is $15 per person and can be purchased in advance at PVDHalloween.com or at the door. All guests must be 21 years of age or older. 100 Dorrance St., Providence, 401-585-8005, ghospitality.net
The Link Up PVD and Life’s 2 Sweet are teaming up to present Goosebumps: A Halloween Party at Troop on Saturday, October 26, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. DJ Corv + “KEEM!” will be on-site playing everything from Hip-Hop to R&B to Chunes and more. Costumes are highly encouraged, as are sweet-tooth appetites as candy and drink specials will be available all night long. Tickets are $10-$20 and can be purchased online here. 60 Valley St., Providence, 473-2900, trooppvd.com
Who better to throw a Hide and Seek Halloween Party than a bonafide speakeasy? Bodega at Night welcomes guests to don their best costume and join them for a night of craft cocktails, small bites and killer dance music from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. A $500 cash prize will be given to the best dressed, and the venue promises more fun surprises throughout the night. Tickets are $75 per person and includes food and drink. Purchase tickets in advance here. 371 Smith St., Providence, instagram.com/bodegaatnight
Spooky Season enthusiasts are invited to join Top of Pelham in Newport for its The Twilight Zone Halloween Party on Saturday, October 26, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The event promises you will be “summoned to a realm where the ordinary and the supernatural blur, where the fantastic and the frightening await.” You’re highly encouraged to come as your favorite character from the classic series, or embody a surrealism concept that defies explanation. There will be a cash bar but the first fifty guests will get a free glass of bubbly. Tickets are $75 for general entry or $250 for a VIP booth (plus a bottle of champagne). Purchase tickets online here. 3 Pelham St., Newport, 847-1107, thepelham.com
10/31
Why visit one bar on Halloween night when you can hit multiple? (The holiday does fall on a Thirsty Thursday, after all). Prepare to haunt the liveliest taverns and hottest haunted spots in town and get a taste of the most delicious witches’ brews and mystical drinks with the Cranston Halloween Bar Crawl from 5 to 9 p.m.. Each venue promises spine-tingling surprises, and those who turn up in the most horrifying costume will get the chance to win spectacular prizes. Learn more and reserve your spot here.
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