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From foodies to thrill-seekers there is something for everyone annually through the numerous events offered throughout the town.
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01octalldayHauntoberMonth Long Event
Time
october 1 (Sunday) - 31 (Tuesday)
Location
Virginia City
86 S C Street
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October is Hauntober in Virginia City. As one of America’s most haunted towns, there’s no better place to spend October than immersed in events taking place throughout the month with
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October is Hauntober in Virginia City. As one of America’s most haunted towns, there’s no better place to spend October than immersed in events taking place throughout the month with a focus on our town’s haunted past. Hauntober highlights include The Spirits Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl, Bats in the Belfry Guided Ghost tours, paranormal investigations, V&T Railroad Pumpkin Patch and evening adult Lighted Trains, Hauntober Parade, Safe Trick or Treat, haunted tours at several attractions and much, much more.
V&T Railroad The Red Light Angel Murder Mystery Train, Oct. 7: All aboard the Virginia & Truckee Railroad for a journey that will take you back in time to uncover the tale of the Red Light Angel, Julia Bulette, and solve a murder mystery like no other. Purchase train tickets.
Voices from the Past presented by Funtime Theater at Silver Terrace Cemetery, Oct. 7 & 8, 14 & 15 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. each day: Head to the spookiest of all places, the Silver Terrace Cemeteries, for Voices from the Past. Funtime Theater presents this living tour where attendees can “talk to the dead” as actors portray real 19th century Comstockers who lived and died in Virginia City. Tickets are $15 for adults, children under 12 and seniors are $10. Purchase tickets in advance here.
Piper’s Opera House Evening Paranormal Tours, Oct. 12, 15, 16, 22, 28, and 29, two tours 8 to 9:30 p.m. and 10 to 11:30 p.m.: Is Piper’s Opera House haunted? Spend an evening here and find out. Learn about the darker side of the history of Piper’s including exploring with some ghost-hunting equipment. Tickets include a complimentary beverage, a guided tour and time to explore the first and second floors of the historic opera house. Groups are capped at 20 people. Advance registration is encouraged. Ticket available online here.
The Godmonster of Indian Flats 50th Anniversary Celebration, Oct. 13-15: This campy, cult classic was filmed in Virginia City and the American Flats, and St. Mary’s Art Center is celebrating the 50th anniversary with a unique exhibition, film showings, and other festivities. Learn more online.
TERRORtorial Enterprise – A Night with the spirits, Oct. 13: Join the Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters with special guests Thin Veil Investigators on Friday the 13th on the Haunted Comstock for a very rare chance to investigate the historic Territorial Enterprise building. Learn more here.
V&T Railroad Pumpkin Patch Train, Oct. 14 & 15 and 20-22: A pumpkin patch is fall’s ultimate playground for kids, so why not make an adventure of it with a train ride to the Gold Hill Pumpkin Patch? Purchase train tickets.
Halloween Bingo at Piper’s Opera House, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m.: Try your luck at Piper’s Opera House monthly bingo night, appropriately themed for the Hauntober month. Buy-in for five games is $20, benefitting the ongoing restoration of Piper’s. Learn more here.
Halloween Week Events
The Spirits Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl, Oct. 28, 1–5 p.m.: Embark on a fun and tasty tour through town. This is a 21+ event. Secure tickets here.
Haunted Stories and Spirits at the Gold Hill Hotel, Oct. 29 at 5 pm.: Come learn about Nevada’s oldest operating hotel and its storied past. Tickets are $40, reserve online in advance.
Electric Halloween Steam Train of Lights, Oct. 27-29 and Oct. 31: Get in the haunted spirit with a ride on this spooky, 40-minute round-trip route that comes alive underneath the dark skies with brilliant LED lighting. Tickets and details.
Piper’s Opera House Statehood Masquerade Ball, Oct. 27: Dress in your best 1860s formal wear for the Statehood Masquerade Ball. Tickets and details.
Mackay Mansion Annual Haunted Mansion: Mackay Coven, Oct. 27, 28 and 31, various times: This haunted house experience immerses you into a story of witches and people mysteriously disappearing. Reservations required, get details here.
Haunted Hills, Mills and Depots, Oct. 27 & 28: Join Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters for two nights of paranormal investigations through some of the Comstock’s most haunted locations. Benefitting the Comstock Foundation. Details here.
St. Mary’s Art Center Ghost Investigation and Sleepover, Oct. 27-29: Originally built as a hospital for the Comstock miners, then abandoned for many years. Spend the evening with ghost investigative team, W.I.G.S. (Women Investigating Ghost Sightings) and explore the possibility of connecting with those who have walked the halls in the past. Details online here.
Fourth Ward School Museum’s Victorian All Hallow’s Eve Ball, Oct. 28: Explore this historic building on the eve of Halloween with this adults-only evening, including music and dancing, a costume contest, flashlight tours, tarot readings, light snacks and drinks. Tickets available here.
Haunted Stories and Spirits at the Gold Hill Hotel, Oct. 29, 5 to 9 p.m.: The Gold Hill Hotel, as seen on Ghost Adventures and proclaimed the 8th most haunted location in Nevada) is hosting an evening of thrills and chills including haunted themed finger foods, five themed cocktails and spooky stories told by local historian and Chautauqua performer DebiLynn Smith. Costumes encouraged with prizes awarded.RSVP in advance here.
Jack Osbourne’s Night of Terror, October 29: Follow Jack Osbourne for his Night of Terror October series where our “old mining town, that could possibly be stuck in a time warp”, Virginia City, is showcased in the two-hour grand finale. Watch as they investigate two of our most haunted locations, Piper’s Opera House and the Washoe Club. View it online here.
Haunted Virginia City Mall, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Wright Stuff Antiques and Just Because Gifts offer some fun Halloween shopping with fun and one-of-a-kind items with the mall decorated to the hilt. Locals Janice Oberding, author of numerous books on ghosts, local history and true crime, and Bill Brown, author of numerous horror fiction books taking place in Virginia City, will be signing books.
St. Mary’s Halloween for Kids & Families, Oct. 31, all day: Annual art, trick or treat and games for kids returns with a twist. Learn more here.
Hauntober Parade, Oct. 31, 5 p.m.: Goblins of all ages dressed to scare are invited to participate in the Hauntober Parade on Halloween night. Adults, kids and even pets are encouraged to wear a costume and join in the parade and participate in the costume contest. Check-in and costume contest starts at 4:30 p.m. at the Virginia City Jerky Company. The parade begins at 5 p.m. For questions, call the Virginia City Visitors Center at 775-847-7500.
Virginia City Cemetery, Oct. 31, 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.: On Halloween, the gates to the old Silver Terrace Cemetery stay open for visitors to experience a once-a-year stroll past dusk. Here, souls rest in peace, but their stories live forever. Take a self-guided tour with the downloadable audio tour, available online. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Proceeds benefit the Comstock Cemetery Foundation. Learn more about Virginia City cemeteries.
Hauntober Safe Trick-or-Treating, Oct. 31, 6 to 8 p.m.: Stick around after the parade for safe trick-or-treating at the many shops along the boardwalk. For questions, call the Virginia City Visitors Center at 775-847-7500.
Washoe Club Haunted Tours, offered daily, times vary – Featured multiple times on “Ghost Adventures,” The Washoe Club and Haunted Museum offers daily ghost tours. Private, overnight investigations can also be booked. Get details online here.
Ongoing Tours and Attractions *
- Bats in the Belfry Guided Ghost – Reserve in advance by 775-815-1050; visit online here
- Tours at Piper’s Opera House – View calender here.
- Haunted Virginia City Escape Room & Haunted Ghost Town – details online here
- Mackay Mansion Paranormal Investigations – reserve online here
- Washoe Club Haunted Tours – details online here
- Haunted Adventure Pass – details online here
- Haunted Horseless Carriage Rides – details available by calling 775-847-7500
*Days and times vary; contact directly for details
Stay the Night in the Most Haunted Place in the West
For the ultimate thrill-seekers, there’s no more complete way to do it than stay the night in one of Virginia City’s haunted hotels. Explore all lodging options, or choose from among a few recommendations:
- Gold Hill Hotel – Nevada’s oldest operating hotel with abounding stories of the ghosts of children running the halls and the scent of roses that appears randomly when a spirit is said to be present.
- Silver Queen Hotel – Allegedly haunted by one or more of the working women who did business in the hotel, this establishment was built in 1876 and is considered one of the most haunted locations in town. The hotel offers paranormal investigations for an additional fee.
- St. Mary’s Art Center – Originally built in 1875 as Virginia City’s hospital, this majestic building offers 16 guest rooms for artists retreats, or anyone looking to stay in Virginia City. Paranormal investigations are offered monthly or can be booked as a private tour and the building is reported to have very active paranormal spirits.
- Tahoe House Hotel – Dating back to 1859, this property offers plenty of tales of paranormal encounters from guests over the years. Renovated in 2020, it features five rooms with balconies overlooking C Street, along with a lobby bar, great room, and courtyard.
- More lodging options are available at VisitVirginiaCityNV.com.
There’s a lot more happening during October that isn’t creepy including lectures, mine and museum tours and much more. Visit our calendar to see everything happening.
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For more call 775-847-750005oct4:30 pm8:30 pmGold Hill Hosts a Lecture Series: Reflections of Bonanza
Time
(Thursday) 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Gold Hill Hotel
1540 South Main St
Event Details
Lecture Series Continues – Thursday, October 5th with David & Gayle Woodruff’s Historic Lecture & Slideshow – “Reflections of Bonanza” – with over 75 rare photos! Gold Hill is pleased to continue
Event Details
Lecture Series Continues – Thursday, October 5th with David & Gayle Woodruff’s Historic Lecture & Slideshow – “Reflections of Bonanza” – with over 75 rare photos!
Gold Hill is pleased to continue the 2023 Lecture Series at the Historic Gold Hill Hotel!
Dinner starts at 4:30 p.m. and the lecture starts at 7:00 p.m.
Take a look back at one of the most popular and socially groundbreaking television shows of all time in an entertaining and fun-filled 55-minute slideshow presentation. Why did the Cartwrights seem to always wear the same clothes? How many scenes were actually filmed at Lake Tahoe? Who built the Ponderosa Ranch? Why did Pernell Roberts leave the show? You will find out the answers to these questions and dozens more, as local author and historian David Woodruff delves deep into this classic show from the 1960s.
Bio:
David & Gayle Woodruff are the authors of several books on Eastern Sierra history and are also Chautauqua/living history performers. For the past 18 months, they have presented one of their history programs every weekend at Wylder Resort Hope Valley (formerly Sorenson’s Resort) about 20 minutes south of Lake Tahoe. They also give history presentations for museums, historical societies, social groups, and an assortment of other organizations. In addition to their weekly programs, the Woodruff’s have given dozens of history programs for other groups including the Tallac Historic Site-Valhalla, the Tahoe Lakefront Owners Association, Lake Tahoe Historical Society, California State Parks-Donner Memorial, Death Valley National Park, and many more (and Artown this July!). David and Gayle have drawn as many as 200+ people to their programs. Together they have been giving history presentations for over 25 years.
The lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. and costs $10 per person. Tickets are available HERE.
Arrive early toenjoy dinner before the lecture! Dinner is served before the lecture at 4:30, 5, & 5:30 p.m.
Organizer
Gold Hill Hotel
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For More Information07oct12:00 pm3:00 pmWorld Championship Outhouse Races
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
C Street
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 8, 2023 12:00 pm
Event Details
Wipe your calendars for the first weekend in October for the 32nd World Championship Outhouse Races, Oct. 7-8 right here on C Street in Virginia City. This free event dates
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Wipe your calendars for the first weekend in October for the 32nd World Championship Outhouse Races, Oct. 7-8 right here on C Street in Virginia City. This free event dates back to when outdoor plumbing was outlawed and our angry residents took to the streets with their outhouses in protest – and the tradition was born. Way to go!
This hilarious event pits teams of costumed outhouse racers against each other in an all-out potty race as they push their homemade outhouses down C Street toward the toilet paper finish line all to claim the top latrine title of Grand Champion. The Parade of Outhouses begins each day at noon with races immediately following.
Think you can push pretty hard? Register your team of outhouse racers and push your outhouse in front of a crowd of cheering, laughing spectators. Heck, you could even earn a cash prize for number one!
Not sure how to build a racing outhouse? That’s okay. We have a limited number of racing shacks we can provide on a first-come, first-served basis. Or we can provide plans to build your own throne.
Ready to roll?
- Learn how you can build your own World Championship Outhouse. We’ll provide the specifications and registration information.
- Or if you have an outhouse, register your team.
- Become a vendor.
Make a weekend of it! Plan ahead and book a room in town. View our lodging options here.
**ALL VCTC EVENTS ARE RAIN OR SHINE AND NON-REFUNDABLE**
Photo and/or video may be produced from this event.
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Become an Outhouse Racer - Register HereEvent Vendor
Learn More About Vendor Opportunities08oct12:00 pm3:00 pmWorld Championship Outhouse Races
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
C Street
Event Details
Wipe your calendars for the first weekend in October for the 32nd World Championship Outhouse Races, Oct. 7-8 right here on C Street in Virginia City. This free event dates
Event Details
Wipe your calendars for the first weekend in October for the 32nd World Championship Outhouse Races, Oct. 7-8 right here on C Street in Virginia City. This free event dates back to when outdoor plumbing was outlawed and our angry residents took to the streets with their outhouses in protest – and the tradition was born. Way to go!
This hilarious event pits teams of costumed outhouse racers against each other in an all-out potty race as they push their homemade outhouses down C Street toward the toilet paper finish line all to claim the top latrine title of Grand Champion. The Parade of Outhouses begins each day at noon with races immediately following.
Think you can push pretty hard? Register your team of outhouse racers and push your outhouse in front of a crowd of cheering, laughing spectators. Heck, you could even earn a cash prize for number one!
Not sure how to build a racing outhouse? That’s okay. We have a limited number of racing shacks we can provide on a first-come, first-served basis. Or we can provide plans to build your own throne.
Ready to roll?
- Learn how you can build your own World Championship Outhouse. We’ll provide the specifications and registration information.
- Or if you have an outhouse, register your team.
- Become a vendor.
Make a weekend of it! Plan ahead and book a room in town. View our lodging options here.
**ALL VCTC EVENTS ARE RAIN OR SHINE AND NON-REFUNDABLE**
Photo and/or video may be produced from this event.
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Become an Outhouse Racer - Register HereEvent Vendor
Learn More About Vendor Opportunities27oct7:00 pm11:00 pmNevada Statehood Masquerade Ball
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location
Piper's Opera House
12 B Street
Event Details
Don your masquerade mask and Victorian formal wear and head to Historic Piper’s Opera House for the 2023 Nevada Statehood Masquerade Ball. Join us Friday, October 27, 7-10 pm, at Piper’s
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Don your masquerade mask and Victorian formal wear and head to Historic Piper’s Opera House for the 2023 Nevada Statehood Masquerade Ball.
Join us Friday, October 27, 7-10 pm, at Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City to celebrate Nevada’s Statehood in the city where it all began!
The event will be an opportunity to step back in time to 1864 when Nevada joined the Union as the 36th state. Hot hors d’oeuvres and a no-host bar will be provided to fuel your evening of dancing to a live orchestra. The keynote speaker for the evening is Lt. Governor Stavros Anthony. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
This is a 21 and older event – no minors.
No printed ticket is necessary – you will be checked in to the event by providing the ticket buyer’s last name.
The event is rain or shine – NO REFUNDS.
Tickets can be purchased HERE
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Purchase your tickets here28oct1:00 pm5:00 pmThe Spirits Made Me Do It
Time
(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Virginia City
86 S C Street
Event Details
Embark on this tasty excursion through Virginia City's many haunts as you sip and sample intoxicating elixirs and spooktacular sweets during The Spirits Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl. This
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Embark on this tasty excursion through Virginia City’s many haunts as you sip and sample intoxicating elixirs and spooktacular sweets during The Spirits Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl. This spine-tingling tasting tour and spirit hunt takes you through the spectral history of this authentic mining town. Watch out for ghostly apparitions lurking where you’d least expect it. Uncover these haunted hiding spots to collect your spirits and the prize.
The saloons and merchants of Virginia City are oozing in anticipation to take you into the realm of the supernatural. Plus, the locations are competing for your vote for the most enchanting cocktail and creepiest crawl stop.
To celebrate its haunted status, Virginia City officially dubs October “Hauntober” and offers numerous ways to experience it throughout the month. From attempting to sleep in a haunted hotel to creepy tours and even lighted evening trains, the town becomes an epicenter of things spooky and fun.
Click here for a full event schedule of month-long activities and Halloween Weekend activities.
Make a night of it – view our lodging options here.
**ALL VCTC EVENTS ARE RAIN OR SHINE AND NON-REFUNDABLE**
Photo and/or video may be produced from this event, and by purchasing this ticket you are consenting to allow your likeness to be used in future Virginia City marketing materials.
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Purchase Tickets Online28oct5:00 pm8:00 pmElectric Halloween Steam Train
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 29, 2023 5:00 pm
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Join us on a Halloween adventure like no other, the V&T Railroad's Electric Halloween Train O'Lights Steam Train, October 28 & 29, at 5 pm and 6:30 pm. If you dare
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Join us on a Halloween adventure like no other, the V&T Railroad’s Electric Halloween Train O’Lights Steam Train, October 28 & 29, at 5 pm and 6:30 pm.
If you dare to brave the eerie darkness, you will embark on a 4-mile, 40-minute route between Virginia City and Gold Hill through the haunted Comstock Lode. Along the journey you will witness ghostly ruins and so much more all encapsulated by LED lighting, as an integral part of the experience.
Space is limited, reservations are strongly encouraged. Learn more here.
Why not make a wacky weekend of it and stay the night? The town will be buzzing with the full Halloween experience. Check out our lodging options here.
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Learn more29oct5:00 pm8:00 pmElectric Halloween Steam Train
Time
(Sunday) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Event Details
Join us on a Halloween adventure like no other, the V&T Railroad's Electric Halloween Train O'Lights Steam Train, October 28 & 29, at 5 pm and 6:30 pm. If you dare
Event Details
Join us on a Halloween adventure like no other, the V&T Railroad’s Electric Halloween Train O’Lights Steam Train, October 28 & 29, at 5 pm and 6:30 pm.
If you dare to brave the eerie darkness, you will embark on a 4-mile, 40-minute route between Virginia City and Gold Hill through the haunted Comstock Lode. Along the journey you will witness ghostly ruins and so much more all encapsulated by LED lighting, as an integral part of the experience.
Space is limited, reservations are strongly encouraged. Learn more here.
Why not make a wacky weekend of it and stay the night? The town will be buzzing with the full Halloween experience. Check out our lodging options here.
Event Tickets
For ReservationsEvent Information
Learn more31oct10:00 am4:00 pmHaunted Virginia City Mall
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Virginia City Mall
54 N C Street, Virginia City
Event Details
Take a stroll through the Haunted Virginia City Mall, on October 31, from 10 am to 4 pm. Wright Stuff Antiques and Just Because Gifts are offering some fun Halloween shopping
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Take a stroll through the Haunted Virginia City Mall, on October 31, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Wright Stuff Antiques and Just Because Gifts are offering some fun Halloween shopping with fun and one-of-a-kind items with the mall decorated to the hilt. Locals, Janice Oberding, author of numerous books on ghosts, local history, and true crime, and Bill Brown, author of numerous horror fiction books taking place in Virginia City, will be signing books.
31oct4:30 pm8:00 pmHauntober Parade and Safe Trick or Treating
Time
(Tuesday) 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Event Details
Goblins of all ages dressed to scare are invited to participate in the Hauntober Parade and Safe Trick-or-Treating on Halloween night, October 31. Adults, kids, and even pets are encouraged to
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Goblins of all ages dressed to scare are invited to participate in the Hauntober Parade and Safe Trick-or-Treating on Halloween night, October 31.
Adults, kids, and even pets are encouraged to wear a costume join in the parade, and participate in the costume contest. Check-in and costume contest starts at 4:30 p.m. at the Virginia City Jerky Company. The parade begins at 5 p.m. Stick around after the parade for safe trick-or-treating at the many shops along the boardwalk.
For questions, call the Virginia City Visitors Center at 775-847-7500.
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Complete Online Parade Form02dec5:00 pm7:00 pmParade of Lights and Magical Christmas Fireworks Show
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
C Street
Event Details
The Parade of Lights & Magical Christmas Fireworks Show make Christmas on the Comstock shine. Parade of Lights Dec. 2 and Dec. 9 at 5 PM See the spirit of Christmas travel through
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The Parade of Lights & Magical Christmas Fireworks Show make Christmas on the Comstock shine.
Parade of Lights
Dec. 2 and Dec. 9 at 5 PM
See the spirit of Christmas travel through our historic town as Christmas cheer lights up the streets with our annual Parade of Lights. Everyone is welcome to participate! Bring the entire family and join in the fun. Sip some hot cocoa and enjoy sweet treats from our local shops as you take in the warmth of the Christmas spirit.
Parade of Lights lineup starts at 4:30 p.m. at Fourth Ward School. Light up your vehicle, add some music and join in the festivities!
Participants are encouraged to cruise back and forth through the town until the fireworks start at 6 p.m. If you are a walking group, you’ll be at the front of the line so vehicles can cruise C Street.
Complete the online parade entry form here to receive all the details.
Magical Christmas Fireworks Show
Dec. 2 and Dec. 9 at 6 PM
Nothing says holiday magic like fireworks during the holidays. And Virginia City’s Magical Christmas Fireworks Show is just that – Christmas magic. It’s just that extra sparkle needed to make your family truly believe that the spirit of Christmas is alive. Join us for this special holiday firework show taking place after the Parade of Lights.
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Complete Online Parade Form09dec5:00 pm7:00 pmParade of Lights and Magical Christmas Fireworks Show
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
C Street
Event Details
The Parade of Lights & Magical Christmas Fireworks Show make Christmas on the Comstock shine. Parade of Lights Dec. 2 and Dec. 9 at 5 PM See the spirit of Christmas travel through
Event Details
The Parade of Lights & Magical Christmas Fireworks Show make Christmas on the Comstock shine.
Parade of Lights
Dec. 2 and Dec. 9 at 5 PM
See the spirit of Christmas travel through our historic town as Christmas cheer lights up the streets with our annual Parade of Lights. Everyone is welcome to participate! Bring the entire family and join in the fun. Sip some hot cocoa and enjoy sweet treats from our local shops as you take in the warmth of the Christmas spirit.
Parade of Lights lineup starts at 4:30 p.m. at Fourth Ward School. Light up your vehicle, add some music and join in the festivities!
Participants are encouraged to cruise back and forth through the town until the fireworks start at 6 p.m. If you are a walking group, you’ll be at the front of the line so vehicles can cruise C Street.
Complete the online parade entry form here to receive all the details.
Magical Christmas Fireworks Show
Dec. 2 and Dec. 9 at 6 PM
Nothing says holiday magic like fireworks during the holidays. And Virginia City’s Magical Christmas Fireworks Show is just that – Christmas magic. It’s just that extra sparkle needed to make your family truly believe that the spirit of Christmas is alive. Join us for this special holiday firework show taking place after the Parade of Lights.
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Complete Online Parade Formoctober, 2023
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01octalldayHauntoberMonth Long Event
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october 1 (Sunday) - 31 (Tuesday)
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Virginia City
86 S C Street
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October is Hauntober in Virginia City. As one of America’s most haunted towns, there’s no better place to spend October than immersed in events taking place throughout the month with
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October is Hauntober in Virginia City. As one of America’s most haunted towns, there’s no better place to spend October than immersed in events taking place throughout the month with a focus on our town’s haunted past. Hauntober highlights include The Spirits Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl, Bats in the Belfry Guided Ghost tours, paranormal investigations, V&T Railroad Pumpkin Patch and evening adult Lighted Trains, Hauntober Parade, Safe Trick or Treat, haunted tours at several attractions and much, much more.
V&T Railroad The Red Light Angel Murder Mystery Train, Oct. 7: All aboard the Virginia & Truckee Railroad for a journey that will take you back in time to uncover the tale of the Red Light Angel, Julia Bulette, and solve a murder mystery like no other. Purchase train tickets.
Voices from the Past presented by Funtime Theater at Silver Terrace Cemetery, Oct. 7 & 8, 14 & 15 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. each day: Head to the spookiest of all places, the Silver Terrace Cemeteries, for Voices from the Past. Funtime Theater presents this living tour where attendees can “talk to the dead” as actors portray real 19th century Comstockers who lived and died in Virginia City. Tickets are $15 for adults, children under 12 and seniors are $10. Purchase tickets in advance here.
Piper’s Opera House Evening Paranormal Tours, Oct. 12, 15, 16, 22, 28, and 29, two tours 8 to 9:30 p.m. and 10 to 11:30 p.m.: Is Piper’s Opera House haunted? Spend an evening here and find out. Learn about the darker side of the history of Piper’s including exploring with some ghost-hunting equipment. Tickets include a complimentary beverage, a guided tour and time to explore the first and second floors of the historic opera house. Groups are capped at 20 people. Advance registration is encouraged. Ticket available online here.
The Godmonster of Indian Flats 50th Anniversary Celebration, Oct. 13-15: This campy, cult classic was filmed in Virginia City and the American Flats, and St. Mary’s Art Center is celebrating the 50th anniversary with a unique exhibition, film showings, and other festivities. Learn more online.
TERRORtorial Enterprise – A Night with the spirits, Oct. 13: Join the Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters with special guests Thin Veil Investigators on Friday the 13th on the Haunted Comstock for a very rare chance to investigate the historic Territorial Enterprise building. Learn more here.
V&T Railroad Pumpkin Patch Train, Oct. 14 & 15 and 20-22: A pumpkin patch is fall’s ultimate playground for kids, so why not make an adventure of it with a train ride to the Gold Hill Pumpkin Patch? Purchase train tickets.
Halloween Bingo at Piper’s Opera House, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m.: Try your luck at Piper’s Opera House monthly bingo night, appropriately themed for the Hauntober month. Buy-in for five games is $20, benefitting the ongoing restoration of Piper’s. Learn more here.
Halloween Week Events
The Spirits Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl, Oct. 28, 1–5 p.m.: Embark on a fun and tasty tour through town. This is a 21+ event. Secure tickets here.
Haunted Stories and Spirits at the Gold Hill Hotel, Oct. 29 at 5 pm.: Come learn about Nevada’s oldest operating hotel and its storied past. Tickets are $40, reserve online in advance.
Electric Halloween Steam Train of Lights, Oct. 27-29 and Oct. 31: Get in the haunted spirit with a ride on this spooky, 40-minute round-trip route that comes alive underneath the dark skies with brilliant LED lighting. Tickets and details.
Piper’s Opera House Statehood Masquerade Ball, Oct. 27: Dress in your best 1860s formal wear for the Statehood Masquerade Ball. Tickets and details.
Mackay Mansion Annual Haunted Mansion: Mackay Coven, Oct. 27, 28 and 31, various times: This haunted house experience immerses you into a story of witches and people mysteriously disappearing. Reservations required, get details here.
Haunted Hills, Mills and Depots, Oct. 27 & 28: Join Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters for two nights of paranormal investigations through some of the Comstock’s most haunted locations. Benefitting the Comstock Foundation. Details here.
St. Mary’s Art Center Ghost Investigation and Sleepover, Oct. 27-29: Originally built as a hospital for the Comstock miners, then abandoned for many years. Spend the evening with ghost investigative team, W.I.G.S. (Women Investigating Ghost Sightings) and explore the possibility of connecting with those who have walked the halls in the past. Details online here.
Fourth Ward School Museum’s Victorian All Hallow’s Eve Ball, Oct. 28: Explore this historic building on the eve of Halloween with this adults-only evening, including music and dancing, a costume contest, flashlight tours, tarot readings, light snacks and drinks. Tickets available here.
Haunted Stories and Spirits at the Gold Hill Hotel, Oct. 29, 5 to 9 p.m.: The Gold Hill Hotel, as seen on Ghost Adventures and proclaimed the 8th most haunted location in Nevada) is hosting an evening of thrills and chills including haunted themed finger foods, five themed cocktails and spooky stories told by local historian and Chautauqua performer DebiLynn Smith. Costumes encouraged with prizes awarded.RSVP in advance here.
Jack Osbourne’s Night of Terror, October 29: Follow Jack Osbourne for his Night of Terror October series where our “old mining town, that could possibly be stuck in a time warp”, Virginia City, is showcased in the two-hour grand finale. Watch as they investigate two of our most haunted locations, Piper’s Opera House and the Washoe Club. View it online here.
Haunted Virginia City Mall, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Wright Stuff Antiques and Just Because Gifts offer some fun Halloween shopping with fun and one-of-a-kind items with the mall decorated to the hilt. Locals Janice Oberding, author of numerous books on ghosts, local history and true crime, and Bill Brown, author of numerous horror fiction books taking place in Virginia City, will be signing books.
St. Mary’s Halloween for Kids & Families, Oct. 31, all day: Annual art, trick or treat and games for kids returns with a twist. Learn more here.
Hauntober Parade, Oct. 31, 5 p.m.: Goblins of all ages dressed to scare are invited to participate in the Hauntober Parade on Halloween night. Adults, kids and even pets are encouraged to wear a costume and join in the parade and participate in the costume contest. Check-in and costume contest starts at 4:30 p.m. at the Virginia City Jerky Company. The parade begins at 5 p.m. For questions, call the Virginia City Visitors Center at 775-847-7500.
Virginia City Cemetery, Oct. 31, 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.: On Halloween, the gates to the old Silver Terrace Cemetery stay open for visitors to experience a once-a-year stroll past dusk. Here, souls rest in peace, but their stories live forever. Take a self-guided tour with the downloadable audio tour, available online. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Proceeds benefit the Comstock Cemetery Foundation. Learn more about Virginia City cemeteries.
Hauntober Safe Trick-or-Treating, Oct. 31, 6 to 8 p.m.: Stick around after the parade for safe trick-or-treating at the many shops along the boardwalk. For questions, call the Virginia City Visitors Center at 775-847-7500.
Washoe Club Haunted Tours, offered daily, times vary – Featured multiple times on “Ghost Adventures,” The Washoe Club and Haunted Museum offers daily ghost tours. Private, overnight investigations can also be booked. Get details online here.
Ongoing Tours and Attractions *
- Bats in the Belfry Guided Ghost – Reserve in advance by 775-815-1050; visit online here
- Tours at Piper’s Opera House – View calender here.
- Haunted Virginia City Escape Room & Haunted Ghost Town – details online here
- Mackay Mansion Paranormal Investigations – reserve online here
- Washoe Club Haunted Tours – details online here
- Haunted Adventure Pass – details online here
- Haunted Horseless Carriage Rides – details available by calling 775-847-7500
*Days and times vary; contact directly for details
Stay the Night in the Most Haunted Place in the West
For the ultimate thrill-seekers, there’s no more complete way to do it than stay the night in one of Virginia City’s haunted hotels. Explore all lodging options, or choose from among a few recommendations:
- Gold Hill Hotel – Nevada’s oldest operating hotel with abounding stories of the ghosts of children running the halls and the scent of roses that appears randomly when a spirit is said to be present.
- Silver Queen Hotel – Allegedly haunted by one or more of the working women who did business in the hotel, this establishment was built in 1876 and is considered one of the most haunted locations in town. The hotel offers paranormal investigations for an additional fee.
- St. Mary’s Art Center – Originally built in 1875 as Virginia City’s hospital, this majestic building offers 16 guest rooms for artists retreats, or anyone looking to stay in Virginia City. Paranormal investigations are offered monthly or can be booked as a private tour and the building is reported to have very active paranormal spirits.
- Tahoe House Hotel – Dating back to 1859, this property offers plenty of tales of paranormal encounters from guests over the years. Renovated in 2020, it features five rooms with balconies overlooking C Street, along with a lobby bar, great room, and courtyard.
- More lodging options are available at VisitVirginiaCityNV.com.
There’s a lot more happening during October that isn’t creepy including lectures, mine and museum tours and much more. Visit our calendar to see everything happening.
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For more call 775-847-750001oct2:00 pm6:00 pmDavid John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Event Details
Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend. There is limited seating and no reservations are required. Call the Bucket of Blood
Event Details
Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend.
There is limited seating and no reservations are required.
Call the Bucket of Blood Saloon at 775-847-0322 in advance to confirm the schedule as it could change.
Organizer
Bucket of Blood Saloon
Event Information
Up-to-date info02octalldayMonday Buffets at the Gold Hill Hotel
Time
All Day (Monday)
Location
Gold Hill Hotel
1540 South Main St
Event Details
A new dinner option for Virginia City with Monday Buffets at the Gold Hill Hotel. Each Monday features a different special. 1st Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat
Event Details
A new dinner option for Virginia City with Monday Buffets at the Gold Hill Hotel. Each Monday features a different special.
- 1st Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Taco Bar
Cost is $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids under 12. - 2nd Monday of the Month: Burger, Beer, and a shot for $25.00
Ghost burger, a well shot, and a non-craft domestic beer. - 3rd Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Pizza Buffet
Cost is $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids under 12. - 4th Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Wings
Cost is $19.99 for adults and $14.99 for kids under 12.
Reservations are recommended by calling 775-847-0111.
Organizer
Gold Hill Hotel
Event Information
For More Information05oct4:30 pm8:30 pmGold Hill Hosts a Lecture Series: Reflections of Bonanza
Time
(Thursday) 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Gold Hill Hotel
1540 South Main St
Event Details
Lecture Series Continues – Thursday, October 5th with David & Gayle Woodruff’s Historic Lecture & Slideshow – “Reflections of Bonanza” – with over 75 rare photos! Gold Hill is pleased to continue
Event Details
Lecture Series Continues – Thursday, October 5th with David & Gayle Woodruff’s Historic Lecture & Slideshow – “Reflections of Bonanza” – with over 75 rare photos!
Gold Hill is pleased to continue the 2023 Lecture Series at the Historic Gold Hill Hotel!
Dinner starts at 4:30 p.m. and the lecture starts at 7:00 p.m.
Take a look back at one of the most popular and socially groundbreaking television shows of all time in an entertaining and fun-filled 55-minute slideshow presentation. Why did the Cartwrights seem to always wear the same clothes? How many scenes were actually filmed at Lake Tahoe? Who built the Ponderosa Ranch? Why did Pernell Roberts leave the show? You will find out the answers to these questions and dozens more, as local author and historian David Woodruff delves deep into this classic show from the 1960s.
Bio:
David & Gayle Woodruff are the authors of several books on Eastern Sierra history and are also Chautauqua/living history performers. For the past 18 months, they have presented one of their history programs every weekend at Wylder Resort Hope Valley (formerly Sorenson’s Resort) about 20 minutes south of Lake Tahoe. They also give history presentations for museums, historical societies, social groups, and an assortment of other organizations. In addition to their weekly programs, the Woodruff’s have given dozens of history programs for other groups including the Tallac Historic Site-Valhalla, the Tahoe Lakefront Owners Association, Lake Tahoe Historical Society, California State Parks-Donner Memorial, Death Valley National Park, and many more (and Artown this July!). David and Gayle have drawn as many as 200+ people to their programs. Together they have been giving history presentations for over 25 years.
The lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. and costs $10 per person. Tickets are available HERE.
Arrive early toenjoy dinner before the lecture! Dinner is served before the lecture at 4:30, 5, & 5:30 p.m.
Organizer
Gold Hill Hotel
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For More Information07oct10:00 am2:00 pmVoices from the Past - A Living TourPresented by Comstock Cemetery Foundation
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Silver Terrace Cemetery
381 Cemetery Rd
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 8, 2023 10:00 amoctober 14, 2023 10:00 amoctober 15, 2023 10:00 am
Event Details
Immerse yourself in a true step-back-in-time experience with the Virginia City ghost tours at the Virginia City Cemetery. Voices of the Past is a living tour for visitors to meet
Event Details
Immerse yourself in a true step-back-in-time experience with the Virginia City ghost tours at the Virginia City Cemetery. Voices of the Past is a living tour for visitors to meet spirits of the 19th Century Comstock as they tell their stories of life and death, October 7, 8, 14 & 15 at 10 am and 1 pm each day.
Many have wondered what the people were like on the Comstock; how did they live, dress, and die? All your questions will be answered and your curiosities satisfied.
You will meet the residents of 19th century Comstock in person. They will share their stories, their lives, and their deaths. Each of the nine characters will be dressed in appropriate period costumes with tales from the past to share with you.
Voices of the Past – The Living Tour takes place in the Silver Terrace Cemeteries in Virginia City. The audience size is limited for each performance, tickets will sell out.
Shows are at 10 am and 1 pm, Saturday and Sunday, starting the weekend of October 7 & 8 and running through the weekend of October 14 & 15.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children under 12 and seniors.
Event Tickets
Purchase TicketsOrganizer
Comstock Cemetery Foundation 20 N E Street
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Learn more07oct12:00 pm3:00 pmWorld Championship Outhouse Races
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
C Street
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 8, 2023 12:00 pm
Event Details
Wipe your calendars for the first weekend in October for the 32nd World Championship Outhouse Races, Oct. 7-8 right here on C Street in Virginia City. This free event dates
Event Details
Wipe your calendars for the first weekend in October for the 32nd World Championship Outhouse Races, Oct. 7-8 right here on C Street in Virginia City. This free event dates back to when outdoor plumbing was outlawed and our angry residents took to the streets with their outhouses in protest – and the tradition was born. Way to go!
This hilarious event pits teams of costumed outhouse racers against each other in an all-out potty race as they push their homemade outhouses down C Street toward the toilet paper finish line all to claim the top latrine title of Grand Champion. The Parade of Outhouses begins each day at noon with races immediately following.
Think you can push pretty hard? Register your team of outhouse racers and push your outhouse in front of a crowd of cheering, laughing spectators. Heck, you could even earn a cash prize for number one!
Not sure how to build a racing outhouse? That’s okay. We have a limited number of racing shacks we can provide on a first-come, first-served basis. Or we can provide plans to build your own throne.
Ready to roll?
- Learn how you can build your own World Championship Outhouse. We’ll provide the specifications and registration information.
- Or if you have an outhouse, register your team.
- Become a vendor.
Make a weekend of it! Plan ahead and book a room in town. View our lodging options here.
**ALL VCTC EVENTS ARE RAIN OR SHINE AND NON-REFUNDABLE**
Photo and/or video may be produced from this event.
Event Tickets
Become an Outhouse Racer - Register HereEvent Vendor
Learn More About Vendor Opportunities07oct2:00 pm6:00 pmDavid John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Event Details
Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend. There is limited seating and no reservations are required. Call the Bucket of Blood
Event Details
Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend.
There is limited seating and no reservations are required.
Call the Bucket of Blood Saloon at 775-847-0322 in advance to confirm the schedule as it could change.
Organizer
Bucket of Blood Saloon
Event Information
Up-to-date info07oct5:00 pm8:00 pmV&T Railroad Murder Mystery Train - Murder of the Red Light Angel
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Event Details
All aboard the Virginia & Truckee Railroad for a journey that will take you back in time to uncover the tale of the Red Light Angel, Julia Bulette, and solve
Event Details
All aboard the Virginia & Truckee Railroad for a journey that will take you back in time to uncover the tale of the Red Light Angel, Julia Bulette, and solve a murder mystery like no other, October 7.
Imagine a time when Julia Bulette, the famed courtesan of Virginia City, held the town’s elite under her spell. You’ll be transported to an age of opulence and allure. Every passenger plays a role in solving the baffling murder that has sent shockwaves through the community. As the wheels of the locomotive turn, so will the gears of your mind. Engage in captivating conversations and piece together the intricate puzzle surrounding Julia Bulette’s untimely demise. With every twist and turn of the tracks, you’ll find yourself one step closer to unveiling the truth.
Each carriage is carefully preserved and will truly take you back in time to the 1800s, if you’re ready to fully embrace the period, wear your best Victorian dress!
There will be two Murder Mystery trains running in Virginia City from the V&T Depot on Saturday, October 7 at 5 pm and 6:30 pm.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here.
Why not make a weekend of it and stay the night? Check out our lodging options.
Event Tickets
Purchase your tickets here08oct10:00 am2:00 pmVoices from the Past - A Living TourPresented by Comstock Cemetery Foundation
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Silver Terrace Cemetery
381 Cemetery Rd
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 14, 2023 10:00 amoctober 15, 2023 10:00 am
Event Details
Immerse yourself in a true step-back-in-time experience with the Virginia City ghost tours at the Virginia City Cemetery. Voices of the Past is a living tour for visitors to meet
Event Details
Immerse yourself in a true step-back-in-time experience with the Virginia City ghost tours at the Virginia City Cemetery. Voices of the Past is a living tour for visitors to meet spirits of the 19th Century Comstock as they tell their stories of life and death, October 7, 8, 14 & 15 at 10 am and 1 pm each day.
Many have wondered what the people were like on the Comstock; how did they live, dress, and die? All your questions will be answered and your curiosities satisfied.
You will meet the residents of 19th century Comstock in person. They will share their stories, their lives, and their deaths. Each of the nine characters will be dressed in appropriate period costumes with tales from the past to share with you.
Voices of the Past – The Living Tour takes place in the Silver Terrace Cemeteries in Virginia City. The audience size is limited for each performance, tickets will sell out.
Shows are at 10 am and 1 pm, Saturday and Sunday, starting the weekend of October 7 & 8 and running through the weekend of October 14 & 15.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children under 12 and seniors.
Event Tickets
Purchase TicketsOrganizer
Comstock Cemetery Foundation 20 N E Street
Event Information
Learn more08oct12:00 pm3:00 pmWorld Championship Outhouse Races
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
C Street
Event Details
Wipe your calendars for the first weekend in October for the 32nd World Championship Outhouse Races, Oct. 7-8 right here on C Street in Virginia City. This free event dates
Event Details
Wipe your calendars for the first weekend in October for the 32nd World Championship Outhouse Races, Oct. 7-8 right here on C Street in Virginia City. This free event dates back to when outdoor plumbing was outlawed and our angry residents took to the streets with their outhouses in protest – and the tradition was born. Way to go!
This hilarious event pits teams of costumed outhouse racers against each other in an all-out potty race as they push their homemade outhouses down C Street toward the toilet paper finish line all to claim the top latrine title of Grand Champion. The Parade of Outhouses begins each day at noon with races immediately following.
Think you can push pretty hard? Register your team of outhouse racers and push your outhouse in front of a crowd of cheering, laughing spectators. Heck, you could even earn a cash prize for number one!
Not sure how to build a racing outhouse? That’s okay. We have a limited number of racing shacks we can provide on a first-come, first-served basis. Or we can provide plans to build your own throne.
Ready to roll?
- Learn how you can build your own World Championship Outhouse. We’ll provide the specifications and registration information.
- Or if you have an outhouse, register your team.
- Become a vendor.
Make a weekend of it! Plan ahead and book a room in town. View our lodging options here.
**ALL VCTC EVENTS ARE RAIN OR SHINE AND NON-REFUNDABLE**
Photo and/or video may be produced from this event.
Event Tickets
Become an Outhouse Racer - Register HereEvent Vendor
Learn More About Vendor Opportunities08oct2:00 pm6:00 pmDavid John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Event Details
Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend. There is limited seating and no reservations are required. Call the Bucket of Blood
Event Details
Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend.
There is limited seating and no reservations are required.
Call the Bucket of Blood Saloon at 775-847-0322 in advance to confirm the schedule as it could change.
Organizer
Bucket of Blood Saloon
Event Information
Up-to-date info09octalldayMonday Buffets at the Gold Hill Hotel
Time
All Day (Monday)
Location
Gold Hill Hotel
1540 South Main St
Event Details
A new dinner option for Virginia City with Monday Buffets at the Gold Hill Hotel. Each Monday features a different special. 1st Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat
Event Details
A new dinner option for Virginia City with Monday Buffets at the Gold Hill Hotel. Each Monday features a different special.
- 1st Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Taco Bar
Cost is $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids under 12. - 2nd Monday of the Month: Burger, Beer, and a shot for $25.00
Ghost burger, a well shot, and a non-craft domestic beer. - 3rd Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Pizza Buffet
Cost is $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids under 12. - 4th Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Wings
Cost is $19.99 for adults and $14.99 for kids under 12.
Reservations are recommended by calling 775-847-0111.
Organizer
Gold Hill Hotel
Event Information
For More Information12oct5:00 pm9:30 pmHaunted Ghost Tours at the Gold Hill Hotel
Time
(Thursday) 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Gold Hill Hotel
1540 South Main St
Event Details
The Gold Hill Hotel hosts weekly Haunted Ghost Tours at the Gold Hill Hotel. The tours run 2 times a day every other Thursday starting Thursday, March 9. Bonus Thursdays
Event Details
The Gold Hill Hotel hosts weekly Haunted Ghost Tours at the Gold Hill Hotel. The tours run 2 times a day every other Thursday starting Thursday, March 9. Bonus Thursdays are March 30, June 29, and August 31.
The tours benefit The Comstock Foundation for History and Culture. Hosted by the Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters (NNGH), the evening starts with a gourmet dinner in the Crown Point restaurant.
After dinner, NNGH guides attendees through the history and the hauntings of the hotel and the surrounding area, known as Slippery Gulch. Using ghost-hunting tools and techniques, the goal is to make contact with the spirits still in residence at the hotel. Attendees will tour some of the actual haunted rooms in the hotel.
The base fee for the tour is $35. The tour and dinner package is $60 per ticket, not including gratuity and transaction fees,
For details and specifics, visit the Gold Hill Hotel online here.
Event Tickets
TicketsOrganizer
Gold Hill Hotel
Event Information
For More Information12oct8:00 pm9:30 pmPipers Opera House Evening Paranormal Tours
Time
(Thursday) 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Piper's Opera House
12 B Street
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 15, 2023 8:00 pmoctober 16, 2023 8:00 pmoctober 22, 2023 8:00 pmoctober 28, 2023 8:00 pmoctober 29, 2023 8:00 pm
Event Details
Find out for yourself whether Piper's Opera House is haunted with Evening Paranormal Tours throughout the month of October! Learn about the darker side of the history of Piper’s including exploring with
Event Details
Find out for yourself whether Piper’s Opera House is haunted with Evening Paranormal Tours throughout the month of October!
Learn about the darker side of the history of Piper’s including exploring with some ghost-hunting equipment. Tickets include a complimentary beverage, a guided tour, and time to explore the first and second floors of the historic opera house. Groups are capped at 20 people. Advance registration is encouraged. Ticket available online here.
Event Tickets
Purchase your tickets hereEvent Information
For More Information13octalldayGodmonster of Indian Flats 50th Anniversary Celebration at St Marys Art Center
Time
october 13 (Friday) - 15 (Sunday)
Location
St. Mary's Art Center
55 North R Street
Event Details
Join St Marys Art Center for The Godmonster of Indian Flats 50th Anniversary Celebration, October 13 - 15. This campy, cult classic was filmed in Virginia City and the American Flats,
Event Details
Join St Marys Art Center for The Godmonster of Indian Flats 50th Anniversary Celebration, October 13 – 15.
This campy, cult classic was filmed in Virginia City and the American Flats, and St. Mary’s Art Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a unique exhibition, film showings, and other festivities. Learn more online.
Godmonster of Indian Flats Film Showings:
October 13, 7 pm
October 14, 11:30 am, 4 pm, & 7 pm
October 15, 2 pm
Godmonster Celebration Art Exhibition Reception:
October 14, 2023, 1-4 pm
Event Information
For More Information14octalldayV&T Pumpkin Express Trains
Time
All Day (Saturday)
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Event Details
This October, the V&T Railroad creates a family-fun Halloween-themed experience with the V&T Pumpkin Express Trains. Pick your pumpkin during a train ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill for
Event Details
This October, the V&T Railroad creates a family-fun Halloween-themed experience with the V&T Pumpkin Express Trains. Pick your pumpkin during a train ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill for the ultimate pumpkin playground. Kids get to pick their special pumpkin to carve or cook, just in time for Halloween.
2023 dates are October 14 – 15 and October 21- 22. For tickets and times, visit online.
Event Information
For More Information14oct10:00 am2:00 pmVoices from the Past - A Living TourPresented by Comstock Cemetery Foundation
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Silver Terrace Cemetery
381 Cemetery Rd
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 15, 2023 10:00 am
Event Details
Immerse yourself in a true step-back-in-time experience with the Virginia City ghost tours at the Virginia City Cemetery. Voices of the Past is a living tour for visitors to meet
Event Details
Immerse yourself in a true step-back-in-time experience with the Virginia City ghost tours at the Virginia City Cemetery. Voices of the Past is a living tour for visitors to meet spirits of the 19th Century Comstock as they tell their stories of life and death, October 7, 8, 14 & 15 at 10 am and 1 pm each day.
Many have wondered what the people were like on the Comstock; how did they live, dress, and die? All your questions will be answered and your curiosities satisfied.
You will meet the residents of 19th century Comstock in person. They will share their stories, their lives, and their deaths. Each of the nine characters will be dressed in appropriate period costumes with tales from the past to share with you.
Voices of the Past – The Living Tour takes place in the Silver Terrace Cemeteries in Virginia City. The audience size is limited for each performance, tickets will sell out.
Shows are at 10 am and 1 pm, Saturday and Sunday, starting the weekend of October 7 & 8 and running through the weekend of October 14 & 15.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children under 12 and seniors.
Event Tickets
Purchase TicketsOrganizer
Comstock Cemetery Foundation 20 N E Street
Event Information
Learn more14oct2:00 pm6:00 pmDavid John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Event Details
Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend. There is limited seating and no reservations are required. Call the Bucket of Blood
Event Details
Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend.
There is limited seating and no reservations are required.
Call the Bucket of Blood Saloon at 775-847-0322 in advance to confirm the schedule as it could change.
Organizer
Bucket of Blood Saloon
Event Information
Up-to-date info15octalldayV&T Pumpkin Express Trains
Time
All Day (Sunday)
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Event Details
This October, the V&T Railroad creates a family-fun Halloween-themed experience with the V&T Pumpkin Express Trains. Pick your pumpkin during a train ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill for
Event Details
This October, the V&T Railroad creates a family-fun Halloween-themed experience with the V&T Pumpkin Express Trains. Pick your pumpkin during a train ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill for the ultimate pumpkin playground. Kids get to pick their special pumpkin to carve or cook, just in time for Halloween.
2023 dates are October 14 – 15 and October 21- 22. For tickets and times, visit online.
Event Information
For More Information15oct10:00 am2:00 pmVoices from the Past - A Living TourPresented by Comstock Cemetery Foundation
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Silver Terrace Cemetery
381 Cemetery Rd
Event Details
Immerse yourself in a true step-back-in-time experience with the Virginia City ghost tours at the Virginia City Cemetery. Voices of the Past is a living tour for visitors to meet
Event Details
Immerse yourself in a true step-back-in-time experience with the Virginia City ghost tours at the Virginia City Cemetery. Voices of the Past is a living tour for visitors to meet spirits of the 19th Century Comstock as they tell their stories of life and death, October 7, 8, 14 & 15 at 10 am and 1 pm each day.
Many have wondered what the people were like on the Comstock; how did they live, dress, and die? All your questions will be answered and your curiosities satisfied.
You will meet the residents of 19th century Comstock in person. They will share their stories, their lives, and their deaths. Each of the nine characters will be dressed in appropriate period costumes with tales from the past to share with you.
Voices of the Past – The Living Tour takes place in the Silver Terrace Cemeteries in Virginia City. The audience size is limited for each performance, tickets will sell out.
Shows are at 10 am and 1 pm, Saturday and Sunday, starting the weekend of October 7 & 8 and running through the weekend of October 14 & 15.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children under 12 and seniors.
Event Tickets
Purchase TicketsOrganizer
Comstock Cemetery Foundation 20 N E Street
Event Information
Learn more15oct2:00 pm6:00 pmDavid John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Event Details
Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend. There is limited seating and no reservations are required. Call the Bucket of Blood
Event Details
Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend.
There is limited seating and no reservations are required.
Call the Bucket of Blood Saloon at 775-847-0322 in advance to confirm the schedule as it could change.
Organizer
Bucket of Blood Saloon
Event Information
Up-to-date info15oct8:00 pm9:30 pmPipers Opera House Evening Paranormal Tours
Time
(Sunday) 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Piper's Opera House
12 B Street
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 16, 2023 8:00 pmoctober 22, 2023 8:00 pmoctober 28, 2023 8:00 pmoctober 29, 2023 8:00 pm
Event Details
Find out for yourself whether Piper's Opera House is haunted with Evening Paranormal Tours throughout the month of October! Learn about the darker side of the history of Piper’s including exploring with
Event Details
Find out for yourself whether Piper’s Opera House is haunted with Evening Paranormal Tours throughout the month of October!
Learn about the darker side of the history of Piper’s including exploring with some ghost-hunting equipment. Tickets include a complimentary beverage, a guided tour, and time to explore the first and second floors of the historic opera house. Groups are capped at 20 people. Advance registration is encouraged. Ticket available online here.
Event Tickets
Purchase your tickets hereEvent Information
For More Information16octalldayMonday Buffets at the Gold Hill Hotel
Time
All Day (Monday)
Location
Gold Hill Hotel
1540 South Main St
Event Details
A new dinner option for Virginia City with Monday Buffets at the Gold Hill Hotel. Each Monday features a different special. 1st Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat
Event Details
A new dinner option for Virginia City with Monday Buffets at the Gold Hill Hotel. Each Monday features a different special.
- 1st Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Taco Bar
Cost is $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids under 12. - 2nd Monday of the Month: Burger, Beer, and a shot for $25.00
Ghost burger, a well shot, and a non-craft domestic beer. - 3rd Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Pizza Buffet
Cost is $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids under 12. - 4th Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Wings
Cost is $19.99 for adults and $14.99 for kids under 12.
Reservations are recommended by calling 775-847-0111.
Organizer
Gold Hill Hotel
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For More Information16oct8:00 pm9:30 pmPipers Opera House Evening Paranormal Tours
Time
(Monday) 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Piper's Opera House
12 B Street
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 22, 2023 8:00 pmoctober 28, 2023 8:00 pmoctober 29, 2023 8:00 pm
Event Details
Find out for yourself whether Piper's Opera House is haunted with Evening Paranormal Tours throughout the month of October! Learn about the darker side of the history of Piper’s including exploring with
Event Details
Find out for yourself whether Piper’s Opera House is haunted with Evening Paranormal Tours throughout the month of October!
Learn about the darker side of the history of Piper’s including exploring with some ghost-hunting equipment. Tickets include a complimentary beverage, a guided tour, and time to explore the first and second floors of the historic opera house. Groups are capped at 20 people. Advance registration is encouraged. Ticket available online here.
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For More Information19oct5:00 pm9:00 pmHaunted Ghost Tours at the Gold Hill Hotel
Time
(Thursday) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Gold Hill Hotel
1540 South Main St
Event Details
The Gold Hill Hotel hosts weekly Haunted Ghost Tours at the Gold Hill Hotel. The tours run 2 times a day every other Thursday starting Thursday, March 9. Bonus Thursdays
Event Details
The Gold Hill Hotel hosts weekly Haunted Ghost Tours at the Gold Hill Hotel. The tours run 2 times a day every other Thursday starting Thursday, March 9. Bonus Thursdays are March 30, June 29, and August 31.
The tours benefit The Comstock Foundation for History and Culture. Hosted by the Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters (NNGH), the evening starts with a gourmet dinner in the Crown Point restaurant.
After dinner, NNGH guides attendees through the history and the hauntings of the hotel and the surrounding area, known as Slippery Gulch. Using ghost-hunting tools and techniques, the goal is to make contact with the spirits still in residence at the hotel. Attendees will tour some of the actual haunted rooms in the hotel.
The base fee for the tour is $35. The tour and dinner package is $60 per ticket, not including gratuity and transaction fees,
For details and specifics, visit the Gold Hill Hotel online here.
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Gold Hill Hotel
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For More Information19oct7:00 pm9:00 pmBingo Night at Piper's Opera House
Time
(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Piper's Opera House
12 B Street
Event Details
Join Piper's Opera House every month for Bingo Night. The game starts at 7 p.m. Plenty of time to hit up a local restaurant or explore the town before play starts. Must
Event Details
Join Piper’s Opera House every month for Bingo Night.
The game starts at 7 p.m. Plenty of time to hit up a local restaurant or explore the town before play starts.
Must be 21 or over to attend.
For more details, visit PipersOperaHouse.com.
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For More Information21octalldayV&T Pumpkin Express Trains
Time
All Day (Saturday)
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Event Details
This October, the V&T Railroad creates a family-fun Halloween-themed experience with the V&T Pumpkin Express Trains. Pick your pumpkin during a train ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill for
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This October, the V&T Railroad creates a family-fun Halloween-themed experience with the V&T Pumpkin Express Trains. Pick your pumpkin during a train ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill for the ultimate pumpkin playground. Kids get to pick their special pumpkin to carve or cook, just in time for Halloween.
2023 dates are October 14 – 15 and October 21- 22. For tickets and times, visit online.
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For More Information21oct2:00 pm6:00 pmDavid John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Event Details
Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend. There is limited seating and no reservations are required. Call the Bucket of Blood
Event Details
Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend.
There is limited seating and no reservations are required.
Call the Bucket of Blood Saloon at 775-847-0322 in advance to confirm the schedule as it could change.
Organizer
Bucket of Blood Saloon
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Up-to-date info22oct2:00 pm6:00 pmDavid John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Event Details
Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend. There is limited seating and no reservations are required. Call the Bucket of Blood
Event Details
Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend.
There is limited seating and no reservations are required.
Call the Bucket of Blood Saloon at 775-847-0322 in advance to confirm the schedule as it could change.
Organizer
Bucket of Blood Saloon
Event Information
Up-to-date info22oct8:00 pm9:30 pmPipers Opera House Evening Paranormal Tours
Time
(Sunday) 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Piper's Opera House
12 B Street
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 28, 2023 8:00 pmoctober 29, 2023 8:00 pm
Event Details
Find out for yourself whether Piper's Opera House is haunted with Evening Paranormal Tours throughout the month of October! Learn about the darker side of the history of Piper’s including exploring with
Event Details
Find out for yourself whether Piper’s Opera House is haunted with Evening Paranormal Tours throughout the month of October!
Learn about the darker side of the history of Piper’s including exploring with some ghost-hunting equipment. Tickets include a complimentary beverage, a guided tour, and time to explore the first and second floors of the historic opera house. Groups are capped at 20 people. Advance registration is encouraged. Ticket available online here.
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For More Information23octalldayMonday Buffets at the Gold Hill Hotel
Time
All Day (Monday)
Location
Gold Hill Hotel
1540 South Main St
Event Details
A new dinner option for Virginia City with Monday Buffets at the Gold Hill Hotel. Each Monday features a different special. 1st Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat
Event Details
A new dinner option for Virginia City with Monday Buffets at the Gold Hill Hotel. Each Monday features a different special.
- 1st Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Taco Bar
Cost is $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids under 12. - 2nd Monday of the Month: Burger, Beer, and a shot for $25.00
Ghost burger, a well shot, and a non-craft domestic beer. - 3rd Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Pizza Buffet
Cost is $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids under 12. - 4th Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Wings
Cost is $19.99 for adults and $14.99 for kids under 12.
Reservations are recommended by calling 775-847-0111.
Organizer
Gold Hill Hotel
Event Information
For More Information26oct5:00 pm9:00 pmHaunted Ghost Tours at the Gold Hill Hotel
Time
(Thursday) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Gold Hill Hotel
1540 South Main St
Event Details
The Gold Hill Hotel hosts weekly Haunted Ghost Tours at the Gold Hill Hotel. The tours run 2 times a day every other Thursday starting Thursday, March 9. Bonus Thursdays
Event Details
The Gold Hill Hotel hosts weekly Haunted Ghost Tours at the Gold Hill Hotel. The tours run 2 times a day every other Thursday starting Thursday, March 9. Bonus Thursdays are March 30, June 29, and August 31.
The tours benefit The Comstock Foundation for History and Culture. Hosted by the Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters (NNGH), the evening starts with a gourmet dinner in the Crown Point restaurant.
After dinner, NNGH guides attendees through the history and the hauntings of the hotel and the surrounding area, known as Slippery Gulch. Using ghost-hunting tools and techniques, the goal is to make contact with the spirits still in residence at the hotel. Attendees will tour some of the actual haunted rooms in the hotel.
The base fee for the tour is $35. The tour and dinner package is $60 per ticket, not including gratuity and transaction fees,
For details and specifics, visit the Gold Hill Hotel online here.
Event Tickets
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Gold Hill Hotel
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For More Information27octalldayMackay Mansion Annual Haunted Mansion
Time
All Day (Friday)
Location
Mackay Mansion
291 South D Street
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 28, 2023 12:00 amoctober 31, 2023 12:00 am
Event Details
Be immersed in the Annual Haunted Mansion from the Mackay Mansion: Mackay Coven, October 27, 28 and 31 at various times. Explore the house where witches have been known to disappear
Event Details
Be immersed in the Annual Haunted Mansion from the Mackay Mansion: Mackay Coven, October 27, 28 and 31 at various times.
Explore the house where witches have been known to disappear to. After their arrival, townspeople started vanishing. Reservations are required, get details here.
Make a weekend of it and spend the night! Check out our lodging options here. Check out our list of Hauntober events here.
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For More Information27oct(oct 27)3:00 pm28(oct 28)11:00 amSt Marys Art Center Ghost Investigation and Sleepover
Time
27 (Friday) 3:00 pm - 28 (Saturday) 11:00 am
Location
St. Mary's Art Center
55 North R Street
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 28, 2023 3:00 pmoctober 31, 2023 3:00 pm
Event Details
Join St. Mary’s Art Center Ghost Investigation and Sleepover, October 27-29. Originally built as a hospital for the Comstock miners, then abandoned for many years. Spend the evening with the ghost
Event Details
Join St. Mary’s Art Center Ghost Investigation and Sleepover, October 27-29.
Originally built as a hospital for the Comstock miners, then abandoned for many years. Spend the evening with the ghost investigative team, W.I.G.S. (Women Investigating Ghost Sightings), and explore the possibility of connecting with those who have walked the halls in the past. Details online here.
Event Tickets
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For More Information27oct6:00 pm10:00 pmThe Haunted Comstock by Comstock Foundation
Time
(Friday) 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Virginia City
86 S C Street
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 28, 2023 6:00 pm
Event Details
Brace yourself for a spine-tingling adventure as we journey through the Haunted Hills Mills and Depots on The Haunted Comstock by Comstock Foundation – where history meets the paranormal! Held Friday,
Event Details
Brace yourself for a spine-tingling adventure as we journey through the Haunted Hills Mills and Depots on The Haunted Comstock by Comstock Foundation – where history meets the paranormal!
Held Friday, October 27, and Saturday, October 28 from 6 pm the tours feature Gold Hill Depot, Gold Hill Hotel, V&T Freight Depot, and Donovan Mill all well-known haunted locations in Virginia City. Get to know the Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters and special guests: Haunted Pursuit, The N.E.R.D.S., Father David Deerfeeder, Harvey Althaus, and The Thin Veil investigators.
Friday night only: You are invited to dress with Halloween Spirit.
All tours benefit the Comstock Foundation for History and Culture.
Why not make a weekend of it and spend the night? Check out our lodging options here to experience all Hauntober has to offer.
Event Tickets
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Learn more27oct7:00 pm11:00 pmNevada Statehood Masquerade Ball
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location
Piper's Opera House
12 B Street
Event Details
Don your masquerade mask and Victorian formal wear and head to Historic Piper’s Opera House for the 2023 Nevada Statehood Masquerade Ball. Join us Friday, October 27, 7-10 pm, at Piper’s
Event Details
Don your masquerade mask and Victorian formal wear and head to Historic Piper’s Opera House for the 2023 Nevada Statehood Masquerade Ball.
Join us Friday, October 27, 7-10 pm, at Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City to celebrate Nevada’s Statehood in the city where it all began!
The event will be an opportunity to step back in time to 1864 when Nevada joined the Union as the 36th state. Hot hors d’oeuvres and a no-host bar will be provided to fuel your evening of dancing to a live orchestra. The keynote speaker for the evening is Lt. Governor Stavros Anthony. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
This is a 21 and older event – no minors.
No printed ticket is necessary – you will be checked in to the event by providing the ticket buyer’s last name.
The event is rain or shine – NO REFUNDS.
Tickets can be purchased HERE
Event Tickets
Purchase your tickets here28octalldayMackay Mansion Annual Haunted Mansion
Time
All Day (Saturday)
Location
Mackay Mansion
291 South D Street
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 31, 2023 12:00 am
Event Details
Be immersed in the Annual Haunted Mansion from the Mackay Mansion: Mackay Coven, October 27, 28 and 31 at various times. Explore the house where witches have been known to disappear
Event Details
Be immersed in the Annual Haunted Mansion from the Mackay Mansion: Mackay Coven, October 27, 28 and 31 at various times.
Explore the house where witches have been known to disappear to. After their arrival, townspeople started vanishing. Reservations are required, get details here.
Make a weekend of it and spend the night! Check out our lodging options here. Check out our list of Hauntober events here.
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For More Information28oct1:00 pm5:00 pmThe Spirits Made Me Do It
Time
(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Virginia City
86 S C Street
Event Details
Embark on this tasty excursion through Virginia City's many haunts as you sip and sample intoxicating elixirs and spooktacular sweets during The Spirits Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl. This
Event Details
Embark on this tasty excursion through Virginia City’s many haunts as you sip and sample intoxicating elixirs and spooktacular sweets during The Spirits Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl. This spine-tingling tasting tour and spirit hunt takes you through the spectral history of this authentic mining town. Watch out for ghostly apparitions lurking where you’d least expect it. Uncover these haunted hiding spots to collect your spirits and the prize.
The saloons and merchants of Virginia City are oozing in anticipation to take you into the realm of the supernatural. Plus, the locations are competing for your vote for the most enchanting cocktail and creepiest crawl stop.
To celebrate its haunted status, Virginia City officially dubs October “Hauntober” and offers numerous ways to experience it throughout the month. From attempting to sleep in a haunted hotel to creepy tours and even lighted evening trains, the town becomes an epicenter of things spooky and fun.
Click here for a full event schedule of month-long activities and Halloween Weekend activities.
Make a night of it – view our lodging options here.
**ALL VCTC EVENTS ARE RAIN OR SHINE AND NON-REFUNDABLE**
Photo and/or video may be produced from this event, and by purchasing this ticket you are consenting to allow your likeness to be used in future Virginia City marketing materials.
Event Tickets
Purchase Tickets Online28oct2:00 pm6:00 pmDavid John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Event Details
Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend. There is limited seating and no reservations are required. Call the Bucket of Blood
Event Details
Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend.
There is limited seating and no reservations are required.
Call the Bucket of Blood Saloon at 775-847-0322 in advance to confirm the schedule as it could change.
Organizer
Bucket of Blood Saloon
Event Information
Up-to-date info28oct(oct 28)3:00 pm29(oct 29)11:00 amSt Marys Art Center Ghost Investigation and Sleepover
Time
28 (Saturday) 3:00 pm - 29 (Sunday) 11:00 am
Location
St. Mary's Art Center
55 North R Street
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 31, 2023 3:00 pm
Event Details
Join St. Mary’s Art Center Ghost Investigation and Sleepover, October 27-29. Originally built as a hospital for the Comstock miners, then abandoned for many years. Spend the evening with the ghost
Event Details
Join St. Mary’s Art Center Ghost Investigation and Sleepover, October 27-29.
Originally built as a hospital for the Comstock miners, then abandoned for many years. Spend the evening with the ghost investigative team, W.I.G.S. (Women Investigating Ghost Sightings), and explore the possibility of connecting with those who have walked the halls in the past. Details online here.
Event Tickets
Purchase your tickets hereEvent Information
For More Information28oct5:00 pm8:00 pmElectric Halloween Steam Train
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 29, 2023 5:00 pm
Event Details
Join us on a Halloween adventure like no other, the V&T Railroad's Electric Halloween Train O'Lights Steam Train, October 28 & 29, at 5 pm and 6:30 pm. If you dare
Event Details
Join us on a Halloween adventure like no other, the V&T Railroad’s Electric Halloween Train O’Lights Steam Train, October 28 & 29, at 5 pm and 6:30 pm.
If you dare to brave the eerie darkness, you will embark on a 4-mile, 40-minute route between Virginia City and Gold Hill through the haunted Comstock Lode. Along the journey you will witness ghostly ruins and so much more all encapsulated by LED lighting, as an integral part of the experience.
Space is limited, reservations are strongly encouraged. Learn more here.
Why not make a wacky weekend of it and stay the night? The town will be buzzing with the full Halloween experience. Check out our lodging options here.
Event Tickets
For ReservationsEvent Information
Learn more28oct6:00 pm10:00 pmThe Haunted Comstock by Comstock Foundation
Time
(Saturday) 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Virginia City
86 S C Street
Event Details
Brace yourself for a spine-tingling adventure as we journey through the Haunted Hills Mills and Depots on The Haunted Comstock by Comstock Foundation – where history meets the paranormal! Held Friday,
Event Details
Brace yourself for a spine-tingling adventure as we journey through the Haunted Hills Mills and Depots on The Haunted Comstock by Comstock Foundation – where history meets the paranormal!
Held Friday, October 27, and Saturday, October 28 from 6 pm the tours feature Gold Hill Depot, Gold Hill Hotel, V&T Freight Depot, and Donovan Mill all well-known haunted locations in Virginia City. Get to know the Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters and special guests: Haunted Pursuit, The N.E.R.D.S., Father David Deerfeeder, Harvey Althaus, and The Thin Veil investigators.
Friday night only: You are invited to dress with Halloween Spirit.
All tours benefit the Comstock Foundation for History and Culture.
Why not make a weekend of it and spend the night? Check out our lodging options here to experience all Hauntober has to offer.
Event Tickets
Purchase your tickets hereEvent Information
Learn more28oct7:00 pm11:00 pmAll Hallows Eve Victorian Ball at the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location
Historic Fourth Ward School Museum
537 South C Street
Event Details
Indulge in the splendor of the 3rd annual All Hallows Eve Victorian Ball at the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City, Nevada. Attendees experience earthly delights and high
Event Details
Indulge in the splendor of the 3rd annual All Hallows Eve Victorian Ball at the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City, Nevada. Attendees experience earthly delights and high spirits during this authentic 1870s Museum event. Save the date for one of the museum’s most popular events of the year.
For details and tickets when available, visit online here.
Organizer
Historic Fourth Ward School Museum775-847-0975
28oct8:00 pm9:30 pmPipers Opera House Evening Paranormal Tours
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Piper's Opera House
12 B Street
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 29, 2023 8:00 pm
Event Details
Find out for yourself whether Piper's Opera House is haunted with Evening Paranormal Tours throughout the month of October! Learn about the darker side of the history of Piper’s including exploring with
Event Details
Find out for yourself whether Piper’s Opera House is haunted with Evening Paranormal Tours throughout the month of October!
Learn about the darker side of the history of Piper’s including exploring with some ghost-hunting equipment. Tickets include a complimentary beverage, a guided tour, and time to explore the first and second floors of the historic opera house. Groups are capped at 20 people. Advance registration is encouraged. Ticket available online here.
Event Tickets
Purchase your tickets hereEvent Information
For More Information29oct2:00 pm6:00 pmDavid John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Event Details
Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend. There is limited seating and no reservations are required. Call the Bucket of Blood
Event Details
Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend.
There is limited seating and no reservations are required.
Call the Bucket of Blood Saloon at 775-847-0322 in advance to confirm the schedule as it could change.
Organizer
Bucket of Blood Saloon
Event Information
Up-to-date info29oct5:00 pm8:00 pmElectric Halloween Steam Train
Time
(Sunday) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Virginia & Truckee Depot
166 F Street
Event Details
Join us on a Halloween adventure like no other, the V&T Railroad's Electric Halloween Train O'Lights Steam Train, October 28 & 29, at 5 pm and 6:30 pm. If you dare
Event Details
Join us on a Halloween adventure like no other, the V&T Railroad’s Electric Halloween Train O’Lights Steam Train, October 28 & 29, at 5 pm and 6:30 pm.
If you dare to brave the eerie darkness, you will embark on a 4-mile, 40-minute route between Virginia City and Gold Hill through the haunted Comstock Lode. Along the journey you will witness ghostly ruins and so much more all encapsulated by LED lighting, as an integral part of the experience.
Space is limited, reservations are strongly encouraged. Learn more here.
Why not make a wacky weekend of it and stay the night? The town will be buzzing with the full Halloween experience. Check out our lodging options here.
Event Tickets
For ReservationsEvent Information
Learn more29oct5:00 pm9:00 pmHaunted Stories and Spirits at the Gold Hill Hotel
Time
(Sunday) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Gold Hill Hotel
1540 South Main St
Event Details
Join us at the Gold Hill Hotel in Virginia City for Haunted Stories and Spirits, October 29 from 5 pm to 9 pm. For one night only, visit the most haunted
Event Details
Join us at the Gold Hill Hotel in Virginia City for Haunted Stories and Spirits, October 29 from 5 pm to 9 pm.
For one night only, visit the most haunted location in Nevada (as proclaimed on Ghost Adventures) for an evening of thrills and chills. 5 themed cocktails will be paired with 5 spooky stories told by local historian and Chautauqua performer DebiLynn Smith with haunted-themed finger foods served throughout the evening. As the night continues you are able to purchase additional specialty-crafted Halloween-themed cocktails with renowned author and spiritualist Sandie LaNae offering readings.
You are encouraged to dress up! A prize will be awarded to best costume.
Why not make a weekend out of it and stay the night? Check out our lodging options here and enjoy all Hauntober has to offer.
Event Tickets
Purchase your tickets hereOrganizer
Gold Hill Hotel
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Learn more29oct8:00 pm9:30 pmPipers Opera House Evening Paranormal Tours
Time
(Sunday) 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Piper's Opera House
12 B Street
Event Details
Find out for yourself whether Piper's Opera House is haunted with Evening Paranormal Tours throughout the month of October! Learn about the darker side of the history of Piper’s including exploring with
Event Details
Find out for yourself whether Piper’s Opera House is haunted with Evening Paranormal Tours throughout the month of October!
Learn about the darker side of the history of Piper’s including exploring with some ghost-hunting equipment. Tickets include a complimentary beverage, a guided tour, and time to explore the first and second floors of the historic opera house. Groups are capped at 20 people. Advance registration is encouraged. Ticket available online here.
Event Tickets
Purchase your tickets hereEvent Information
For More Information30octalldayMonday Buffets at the Gold Hill Hotel
Time
All Day (Monday)
Location
Gold Hill Hotel
1540 South Main St
Event Details
A new dinner option for Virginia City with Monday Buffets at the Gold Hill Hotel. Each Monday features a different special. 1st Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat
Event Details
A new dinner option for Virginia City with Monday Buffets at the Gold Hill Hotel. Each Monday features a different special.
- 1st Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Taco Bar
Cost is $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids under 12. - 2nd Monday of the Month: Burger, Beer, and a shot for $25.00
Ghost burger, a well shot, and a non-craft domestic beer. - 3rd Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Pizza Buffet
Cost is $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids under 12. - 4th Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Wings
Cost is $19.99 for adults and $14.99 for kids under 12.
Reservations are recommended by calling 775-847-0111.
Organizer
Gold Hill Hotel
Event Information
For More Information31octalldayMackay Mansion Annual Haunted Mansion
Time
All Day (Tuesday)
Location
Mackay Mansion
291 South D Street
Event Details
Be immersed in the Annual Haunted Mansion from the Mackay Mansion: Mackay Coven, October 27, 28 and 31 at various times. Explore the house where witches have been known to disappear
Event Details
Be immersed in the Annual Haunted Mansion from the Mackay Mansion: Mackay Coven, October 27, 28 and 31 at various times.
Explore the house where witches have been known to disappear to. After their arrival, townspeople started vanishing. Reservations are required, get details here.
Make a weekend of it and spend the night! Check out our lodging options here. Check out our list of Hauntober events here.
Organizer
Event Information
For More Information31octalldaySt Marys Halloween for Kids and Families
Time
All Day (Tuesday)
Location
St. Mary's Art Center
55 North R Street
Event Details
Join St. Mary's Art Center, October 31, for their annual St. Mary's Halloween for Kids & Families. The yearly event goes on all day and includes art, trick-or-treating, and games for
Event Details
Join St. Mary’s Art Center, October 31, for their annual St. Mary’s Halloween for Kids & Families.
The yearly event goes on all day and includes art, trick-or-treating, and games for kids. This year they return with a twist, be there to find out what!
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For More Information31oct10:00 am4:00 pmHaunted Virginia City Mall
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Virginia City Mall
54 N C Street, Virginia City
Event Details
Take a stroll through the Haunted Virginia City Mall, on October 31, from 10 am to 4 pm. Wright Stuff Antiques and Just Because Gifts are offering some fun Halloween shopping
Event Details
Take a stroll through the Haunted Virginia City Mall, on October 31, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Wright Stuff Antiques and Just Because Gifts are offering some fun Halloween shopping with fun and one-of-a-kind items with the mall decorated to the hilt. Locals, Janice Oberding, author of numerous books on ghosts, local history, and true crime, and Bill Brown, author of numerous horror fiction books taking place in Virginia City, will be signing books.
31oct01novSt Marys Art Center Ghost Investigation and Sleepover
Time
October 31 (Tuesday) 3:00 pm - November 1 (Wednesday) 11:00 am
Location
St. Mary's Art Center
55 North R Street
Event Details
Join St. Mary’s Art Center Ghost Investigation and Sleepover, October 27-29. Originally built as a hospital for the Comstock miners, then abandoned for many years. Spend the evening with the ghost
Event Details
Join St. Mary’s Art Center Ghost Investigation and Sleepover, October 27-29.
Originally built as a hospital for the Comstock miners, then abandoned for many years. Spend the evening with the ghost investigative team, W.I.G.S. (Women Investigating Ghost Sightings), and explore the possibility of connecting with those who have walked the halls in the past. Details online here.
Event Tickets
Purchase your tickets hereEvent Information
For More Information31oct4:30 pm8:00 pmHauntober Parade and Safe Trick or Treating
Time
(Tuesday) 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Event Details
Goblins of all ages dressed to scare are invited to participate in the Hauntober Parade and Safe Trick-or-Treating on Halloween night, October 31. Adults, kids, and even pets are encouraged to
Event Details
Goblins of all ages dressed to scare are invited to participate in the Hauntober Parade and Safe Trick-or-Treating on Halloween night, October 31.
Adults, kids, and even pets are encouraged to wear a costume join in the parade, and participate in the costume contest. Check-in and costume contest starts at 4:30 p.m. at the Virginia City Jerky Company. The parade begins at 5 p.m. Stick around after the parade for safe trick-or-treating at the many shops along the boardwalk.
For questions, call the Virginia City Visitors Center at 775-847-7500.
Event Information
Complete Online Parade Form31oct6:00 pm10:30 pmExplore Virginia City Cemetery at Dusk
Time
(Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Location
Virginia City Cemetery
Event Details
Once a year, on Halloween, the gates to the old Silver Terrace Cemetery stay open for visitors to stroll past dusk. Here, souls rest in peace but their stories live
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Once a year, on Halloween, the gates to the old Silver Terrace Cemetery stay open for visitors to stroll past dusk. Here, souls rest in peace but their stories live forever.
Take a self-guided tour with the downloadable audio tour, available online.
Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Proceeds benefit the Comstock Cemetery Foundation.
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Comstock Cemetery Foundation 20 N E Street
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01octalldayHauntoberMonth Long Event
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october 1 (Sunday) - 31 (Tuesday)
Location
Virginia City
86 S C Street
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October is Hauntober in Virginia City. As one of America’s most haunted towns, there’s no better place to spend October than immersed in events taking place throughout the month with
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October is Hauntober in Virginia City. As one of America’s most haunted towns, there’s no better place to spend October than immersed in events taking place throughout the month with a focus on our town’s haunted past. Hauntober highlights include The Spirits Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl, Bats in the Belfry Guided Ghost tours, paranormal investigations, V&T Railroad Pumpkin Patch and evening adult Lighted Trains, Hauntober Parade, Safe Trick or Treat, haunted tours at several attractions and much, much more.
V&T Railroad The Red Light Angel Murder Mystery Train, Oct. 7: All aboard the Virginia & Truckee Railroad for a journey that will take you back in time to uncover the tale of the Red Light Angel, Julia Bulette, and solve a murder mystery like no other. Purchase train tickets.
Voices from the Past presented by Funtime Theater at Silver Terrace Cemetery, Oct. 7 & 8, 14 & 15 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. each day: Head to the spookiest of all places, the Silver Terrace Cemeteries, for Voices from the Past. Funtime Theater presents this living tour where attendees can “talk to the dead” as actors portray real 19th century Comstockers who lived and died in Virginia City. Tickets are $15 for adults, children under 12 and seniors are $10. Purchase tickets in advance here.
Piper’s Opera House Evening Paranormal Tours, Oct. 12, 15, 16, 22, 28, and 29, two tours 8 to 9:30 p.m. and 10 to 11:30 p.m.: Is Piper’s Opera House haunted? Spend an evening here and find out. Learn about the darker side of the history of Piper’s including exploring with some ghost-hunting equipment. Tickets include a complimentary beverage, a guided tour and time to explore the first and second floors of the historic opera house. Groups are capped at 20 people. Advance registration is encouraged. Ticket available online here.
The Godmonster of Indian Flats 50th Anniversary Celebration, Oct. 13-15: This campy, cult classic was filmed in Virginia City and the American Flats, and St. Mary’s Art Center is celebrating the 50th anniversary with a unique exhibition, film showings, and other festivities. Learn more online.
TERRORtorial Enterprise – A Night with the spirits, Oct. 13: Join the Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters with special guests Thin Veil Investigators on Friday the 13th on the Haunted Comstock for a very rare chance to investigate the historic Territorial Enterprise building. Learn more here.
V&T Railroad Pumpkin Patch Train, Oct. 14 & 15 and 20-22: A pumpkin patch is fall’s ultimate playground for kids, so why not make an adventure of it with a train ride to the Gold Hill Pumpkin Patch? Purchase train tickets.
Halloween Bingo at Piper’s Opera House, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m.: Try your luck at Piper’s Opera House monthly bingo night, appropriately themed for the Hauntober month. Buy-in for five games is $20, benefitting the ongoing restoration of Piper’s. Learn more here.
Halloween Week Events
The Spirits Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl, Oct. 28, 1–5 p.m.: Embark on a fun and tasty tour through town. This is a 21+ event. Secure tickets here.
Haunted Stories and Spirits at the Gold Hill Hotel, Oct. 29 at 5 pm.: Come learn about Nevada’s oldest operating hotel and its storied past. Tickets are $40, reserve online in advance.
Electric Halloween Steam Train of Lights, Oct. 27-29 and Oct. 31: Get in the haunted spirit with a ride on this spooky, 40-minute round-trip route that comes alive underneath the dark skies with brilliant LED lighting. Tickets and details.
Piper’s Opera House Statehood Masquerade Ball, Oct. 27: Dress in your best 1860s formal wear for the Statehood Masquerade Ball. Tickets and details.
Mackay Mansion Annual Haunted Mansion: Mackay Coven, Oct. 27, 28 and 31, various times: This haunted house experience immerses you into a story of witches and people mysteriously disappearing. Reservations required, get details here.
Haunted Hills, Mills and Depots, Oct. 27 & 28: Join Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters for two nights of paranormal investigations through some of the Comstock’s most haunted locations. Benefitting the Comstock Foundation. Details here.
St. Mary’s Art Center Ghost Investigation and Sleepover, Oct. 27-29: Originally built as a hospital for the Comstock miners, then abandoned for many years. Spend the evening with ghost investigative team, W.I.G.S. (Women Investigating Ghost Sightings) and explore the possibility of connecting with those who have walked the halls in the past. Details online here.
Fourth Ward School Museum’s Victorian All Hallow’s Eve Ball, Oct. 28: Explore this historic building on the eve of Halloween with this adults-only evening, including music and dancing, a costume contest, flashlight tours, tarot readings, light snacks and drinks. Tickets available here.
Haunted Stories and Spirits at the Gold Hill Hotel, Oct. 29, 5 to 9 p.m.: The Gold Hill Hotel, as seen on Ghost Adventures and proclaimed the 8th most haunted location in Nevada) is hosting an evening of thrills and chills including haunted themed finger foods, five themed cocktails and spooky stories told by local historian and Chautauqua performer DebiLynn Smith. Costumes encouraged with prizes awarded.RSVP in advance here.
Jack Osbourne’s Night of Terror, October 29: Follow Jack Osbourne for his Night of Terror October series where our “old mining town, that could possibly be stuck in a time warp”, Virginia City, is showcased in the two-hour grand finale. Watch as they investigate two of our most haunted locations, Piper’s Opera House and the Washoe Club. View it online here.
Haunted Virginia City Mall, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Wright Stuff Antiques and Just Because Gifts offer some fun Halloween shopping with fun and one-of-a-kind items with the mall decorated to the hilt. Locals Janice Oberding, author of numerous books on ghosts, local history and true crime, and Bill Brown, author of numerous horror fiction books taking place in Virginia City, will be signing books.
St. Mary’s Halloween for Kids & Families, Oct. 31, all day: Annual art, trick or treat and games for kids returns with a twist. Learn more here.
Hauntober Parade, Oct. 31, 5 p.m.: Goblins of all ages dressed to scare are invited to participate in the Hauntober Parade on Halloween night. Adults, kids and even pets are encouraged to wear a costume and join in the parade and participate in the costume contest. Check-in and costume contest starts at 4:30 p.m. at the Virginia City Jerky Company. The parade begins at 5 p.m. For questions, call the Virginia City Visitors Center at 775-847-7500.
Virginia City Cemetery, Oct. 31, 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.: On Halloween, the gates to the old Silver Terrace Cemetery stay open for visitors to experience a once-a-year stroll past dusk. Here, souls rest in peace, but their stories live forever. Take a self-guided tour with the downloadable audio tour, available online. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Proceeds benefit the Comstock Cemetery Foundation. Learn more about Virginia City cemeteries.
Hauntober Safe Trick-or-Treating, Oct. 31, 6 to 8 p.m.: Stick around after the parade for safe trick-or-treating at the many shops along the boardwalk. For questions, call the Virginia City Visitors Center at 775-847-7500.
Washoe Club Haunted Tours, offered daily, times vary – Featured multiple times on “Ghost Adventures,” The Washoe Club and Haunted Museum offers daily ghost tours. Private, overnight investigations can also be booked. Get details online here.
Ongoing Tours and Attractions *
- Bats in the Belfry Guided Ghost – Reserve in advance by 775-815-1050; visit online here
- Tours at Piper’s Opera House – View calender here.
- Haunted Virginia City Escape Room & Haunted Ghost Town – details online here
- Mackay Mansion Paranormal Investigations – reserve online here
- Washoe Club Haunted Tours – details online here
- Haunted Adventure Pass – details online here
- Haunted Horseless Carriage Rides – details available by calling 775-847-7500
*Days and times vary; contact directly for details
Stay the Night in the Most Haunted Place in the West
For the ultimate thrill-seekers, there’s no more complete way to do it than stay the night in one of Virginia City’s haunted hotels. Explore all lodging options, or choose from among a few recommendations:
- Gold Hill Hotel – Nevada’s oldest operating hotel with abounding stories of the ghosts of children running the halls and the scent of roses that appears randomly when a spirit is said to be present.
- Silver Queen Hotel – Allegedly haunted by one or more of the working women who did business in the hotel, this establishment was built in 1876 and is considered one of the most haunted locations in town. The hotel offers paranormal investigations for an additional fee.
- St. Mary’s Art Center – Originally built in 1875 as Virginia City’s hospital, this majestic building offers 16 guest rooms for artists retreats, or anyone looking to stay in Virginia City. Paranormal investigations are offered monthly or can be booked as a private tour and the building is reported to have very active paranormal spirits.
- Tahoe House Hotel – Dating back to 1859, this property offers plenty of tales of paranormal encounters from guests over the years. Renovated in 2020, it features five rooms with balconies overlooking C Street, along with a lobby bar, great room, and courtyard.
- More lodging options are available at VisitVirginiaCityNV.com.
There’s a lot more happening during October that isn’t creepy including lectures, mine and museum tours and much more. Visit our calendar to see everything happening.
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For more call 775-847-750001oct2:00 pm6:00 pmDavid John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend. There is limited seating and no reservations are required. Call the Bucket of Blood
Event Details
Enjoy live music with David John and the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon every weekend.
There is limited seating and no reservations are required.
Call the Bucket of Blood Saloon at 775-847-0322 in advance to confirm the schedule as it could change.
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Bucket of Blood Saloon
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Up-to-date info02octalldayMonday Buffets at the Gold Hill Hotel
Time
All Day (Monday)
Location
Gold Hill Hotel
1540 South Main St
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A new dinner option for Virginia City with Monday Buffets at the Gold Hill Hotel. Each Monday features a different special. 1st Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat
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A new dinner option for Virginia City with Monday Buffets at the Gold Hill Hotel. Each Monday features a different special.
- 1st Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Taco Bar
Cost is $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids under 12. - 2nd Monday of the Month: Burger, Beer, and a shot for $25.00
Ghost burger, a well shot, and a non-craft domestic beer. - 3rd Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Pizza Buffet
Cost is $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids under 12. - 4th Monday of the Month: All You Can Eat Wings
Cost is $19.99 for adults and $14.99 for kids under 12.
Reservations are recommended by calling 775-847-0111.
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Gold Hill Hotel
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For More Information05oct4:30 pm8:30 pmGold Hill Hosts a Lecture Series: Reflections of Bonanza
Time
(Thursday) 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Gold Hill Hotel
1540 South Main St
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Lecture Series Continues – Thursday, October 5th with David & Gayle Woodruff’s Historic Lecture & Slideshow – “Reflections of Bonanza” – with over 75 rare photos! Gold Hill is pleased to continue
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Lecture Series Continues – Thursday, October 5th with David & Gayle Woodruff’s Historic Lecture & Slideshow – “Reflections of Bonanza” – with over 75 rare photos!
Gold Hill is pleased to continue the 2023 Lecture Series at the Historic Gold Hill Hotel!
Dinner starts at 4:30 p.m. and the lecture starts at 7:00 p.m.
Take a look back at one of the most popular and socially groundbreaking television shows of all time in an entertaining and fun-filled 55-minute slideshow presentation. Why did the Cartwrights seem to always wear the same clothes? How many scenes were actually filmed at Lake Tahoe? Who built the Ponderosa Ranch? Why did Pernell Roberts leave the show? You will find out the answers to these questions and dozens more, as local author and historian David Woodruff delves deep into this classic show from the 1960s.
Bio:
David & Gayle Woodruff are the authors of several books on Eastern Sierra history and are also Chautauqua/living history performers. For the past 18 months, they have presented one of their history programs every weekend at Wylder Resort Hope Valley (formerly Sorenson’s Resort) about 20 minutes south of Lake Tahoe. They also give history presentations for museums, historical societies, social groups, and an assortment of other organizations. In addition to their weekly programs, the Woodruff’s have given dozens of history programs for other groups including the Tallac Historic Site-Valhalla, the Tahoe Lakefront Owners Association, Lake Tahoe Historical Society, California State Parks-Donner Memorial, Death Valley National Park, and many more (and Artown this July!). David and Gayle have drawn as many as 200+ people to their programs. Together they have been giving history presentations for over 25 years.
The lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. and costs $10 per person. Tickets are available HERE.
Arrive early toenjoy dinner before the lecture! Dinner is served before the lecture at 4:30, 5, & 5:30 p.m.
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Gold Hill Hotel
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For More Information07oct10:00 am2:00 pmVoices from the Past - A Living TourPresented by Comstock Cemetery Foundation
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Silver Terrace Cemetery
381 Cemetery Rd
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 8, 2023 10:00 amoctober 14, 2023 10:00 amoctober 15, 2023 10:00 am
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Immerse yourself in a true step-back-in-time experience with the Virginia City ghost tours at the Virginia City Cemetery. Voices of the Past is a living tour for visitors to meet
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Immerse yourself in a true step-back-in-time experience with the Virginia City ghost tours at the Virginia City Cemetery. Voices of the Past is a living tour for visitors to meet spirits of the 19th Century Comstock as they tell their stories of life and death, October 7, 8, 14 & 15 at 10 am and 1 pm each day.
Many have wondered what the people were like on the Comstock; how did they live, dress, and die? All your questions will be answered and your curiosities satisfied.
You will meet the residents of 19th century Comstock in person. They will share their stories, their lives, and their deaths. Each of the nine characters will be dressed in appropriate period costumes with tales from the past to share with you.
Voices of the Past – The Living Tour takes place in the Silver Terrace Cemeteries in Virginia City. The audience size is limited for each performance, tickets will sell out.
Shows are at 10 am and 1 pm, Saturday and Sunday, starting the weekend of October 7 & 8 and running through the weekend of October 14 & 15.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children under 12 and seniors.