Halloween Event Name Generator
Party, Festival, and Fundraiser Names for October
Tap a name to copy itPress Space for a new batch500 names in this generator
Generate names for Halloween parties, trunk-or-treats, haunted attractions, 5K runs, bar crawls, school carnivals, and corporate costume contests — from family-friendly to genuinely creepy.
About halloween event names
Halloween events sell themselves on tone, and the name sets it. Family-friendly events use playful puns and pairings — Boo Bash, Trunk or Treat, Howl-O-Ween, Boo at the Zoo — so parents know nothing will actually frighten a toddler. Adult events borrow from horror and gothic vocabulary (Masquerade Macabre, Cocktails from the Crypt, Asylum After Dark). Fundraisers and community events often anchor the name to a place or format: Fright at the Fairgrounds, Zombie Chase 5K, Halloween Chili Cook-Off.
A few patterns show up in almost every successful Halloween event name. The ampersand pairing (Boos & Brews, Skulls & Sequins, Bats & Ballgowns) signals a social evening with drinks or dressing up. The 'X on the Y' construction (Nightmare on Main Street, Screams on the Square) ties the event to your venue. Portmanteaus like Spooktacular, Halloweekend, and Barktoberfest are memorable and easy to hashtag. Traditional and cultural events — Samhain, All Hallows' Eve, Día de los Muertos — deserve their real names rather than a pun.
Use the list below to find a name that matches your audience, then attach a year, a venue, or a theme (Zombie Prom: Class of 1985) to make it your own.
Tips for choosing a name
- Decide on the fright level first — puns and 'Boo' names for kids and families, gothic or horror vocabulary for adults-only events.
- Add the format to the name so people know what to expect: 5K, Bar Crawl, Trunk or Treat, Movie Night, Costume Contest.
- Check that the name works as a hashtag and a Facebook event title; short portmanteaus like Halloweekend and Spookfest travel best.
- If the event is annual, choose a name you can reuse and just add the year or a rotating theme (Fright Fest 2026: Carnevil).
- Include your town or venue for community events (Boo on the Boulevard, Haunt on the Harbor) to help locals find it and search engines rank it.
Frequently asked questions
What are good names for a kids' Halloween event?
Lean on gentle puns and clear labels: Boo Bash, Trunk or Treat, Little Monsters' Party, Not-So-Scary Halloween, Pumpkin Palooza, or Storybook Halloween. Avoid words like terror, asylum, or slasher.
What should I name a Halloween fundraiser?
Combine a spooky hook with the cause or format so donors understand it instantly — Bats for a Cause, Boo Ball Fundraiser, Zombie Chase 5K, or Halloween Chili Cook-Off. Adding the beneficiary's name (Boo Ball for Ridgeview Animal Shelter) helps too.
Can I use a name like Monster Mash or Fright Fest for my event?
Generic phrases such as Fright Night, Monster Mash, and Boo Bash are used by countless local events, but some are trademarked for specific attractions (Six Flags' Fright Fest, for example). For a small community party you're fine; for a ticketed commercial attraction, run a trademark search first.
What's the difference between Halloween, Samhain, and Día de los Muertos events?
Halloween is the secular costume-and-candy holiday on October 31. Samhain is the Gaelic festival it descends from, still observed by many pagans. Día de los Muertos (November 1–2) is a Mexican tradition honoring deceased loved ones with ofrendas and marigolds; it's celebratory rather than scary, so name those events respectfully instead of with horror puns.
All 500 halloween event names
Browse the full list
- Fright Night
- Monster Mash
- Boo Bash
- Spooktacular
- Hallowscream
- Nightmare on Main Street
- Howl-O-Ween
- Ghouls' Night Out
- The Witching Hour
- Boos & Brews
- Trunk or Treat
- Trunk or Treat Street
- Trick or Trunk
- Treats in the Streets
- Boo at the Zoo
- Boo on the Boulevard
- Halloween on the Hill
- Haunt on the Harbor
- Fright at the Fairgrounds
- Screams on the Square
- Terror on the Trail
- Boo Bayou
- Zombie Prom
- Monster's Ball
- Vampire's Ball
- Masquerade Macabre
- The Black Cat Ball
- Bone Chilling Ball
- Ballroom of the Damned
- The Coffin Cotillion
- Danse Macabre
- The Midnight Masquerade
- Skulls & Sequins
- Fangs & Feathers
- Bats & Ballgowns
- Cobwebs & Cocktails
- Cauldrons & Cocktails
- Ghosts & Gowns
- Skeletons & Stilettos
- Wicked Little Party
- Something Wicked
- Hocus Pocus Party
- Witches' Night Out
- The Witches' Ball
- Coven Night
- Bad Witch Energy
- Broomstick Bash
- Wine & Witches
- Sips & Spells
- Potions & Pints
- Boos & Booze
- Boos, Brews & BBQ
- Ales & Tales
- Hops & Haunts
- The Haunted Pub Crawl
- Zombie Bar Crawl
- Ghost Crawl
- Creep Crawl
- Cocktails from the Crypt
- Cocktails & Corpses
- Dead Man's Party
- Wake the Dead
- Night of the Living Dead Party
- Zombie Walk
- The Zombie Shuffle
- Run for Your Lives 5K
- Zombie Chase 5K
- Monster Dash
- Pumpkin Run
- Ghost Run
- Spooky Sprint
- Fright Flight 5K
- Trick or Trot
- The Skeleton Scamper
- Costume Dash
- Howl at the Moon 10K
- Haunted Hayride
- Haunted Hollow
- Haunted Woods
- Haunted Trail
- The Haunted Forest Walk
- Terror Trail
- Trail of Terror
- Fear Forest
- Field of Screams
- Corn Maze of Chaos
- The Haunted Barn
- The Haunted Hangar
- The Haunted Warehouse
- The Haunted Hospital
- Asylum After Dark
- The Manor of Madness
- House of Shadows
- The Dark Carnival
- Carnival of Souls
- Carnevil
- The Freak Show
- Circus of Screams
- Nightmare Midway
- Fall Fest & Fright Fest
- Fright Fest
- Scream Fest
- Shriek Week
- Halloweekend
- Halloweek
- Boo Fest
- Spookfest
- Ghoul Fest
- Pumpkin Fest
- Pumpkin Palooza
- Pumpkin Glow
- Jack-o'-Lantern Jubilee
- Great Pumpkin Party
- The Great Pumpkin Hunt
- Pumpkin Patch Party
- Pumpkins in the Park
- Pumpkin Carving Contest
- The Big Carve
- Carve & Cocoa
- Glow in the Park
- Lantern Walk
- The Lantern Parade
- Halloween Parade
- Costume Parade
- The Great Costume Contest
- Costume Ball
- Costume Karaoke
- Cosplay & Candy
- Candy Crawl
- Candy Carnival
- Candyland Halloween
- Sweet & Spooky
- Spooky Sweets Social
- Boo Buffet
- Fright Bites
- Halloween Food Truck Frenzy
- Monster Munch
- Little Monsters' Party
- Little Boo Bash
- Tot-or-Treat
- Not-So-Scary Halloween
- Not-So-Spooky Halloween
- Boo-tiful Baby Halloween
- Storybook Halloween
- Fairy Tale Fright
- Halloween Story Hour
- Spooky Story Night
- Ghost Stories by the Fire
- Campfire Tales
- Bonfire & Boos
- Boonfire
- Halloween Hoedown
- Halloween Hootenanny
- Harvest Moon Hoedown
- Harvest Howl
- Harvest Haunt
- Harvest Fest
- Fall Frolic
- Autumn Ghost Walk
- Ghost Walk
- Ghost Tour
- Haunted History Tour
- Lantern Tour of the Cemetery
- Cemetery Stroll
- Graveyard Shift
- Tombstone Tales
- Night at the Museum
- After Dark at the Library
- Halloween Movie Night
- Fright Flicks
- Scream on the Screen
- Screams Under the Stars
- Drive-In Fright Night
- Monster Movie Marathon
- Creature Feature Night
- Silent Film Spooktacular
- Rocky Horror Night
- Thriller Night
- Thriller Flash Mob
- Monster Mash Dance Party
- Nightmare Rave
- Rave from the Grave
- Haunted Disco
- Halloween Havoc
- Hallow-Bash
- Boo Bingo
- Bingo & Boos
- Trivia from the Crypt
- Halloween Trivia Night
- Murder Mystery Dinner
- Killer Dinner Party
- Dinner with the Dead
- Feast of Fears
- The Vampire's Feast
- Dracula's Dinner
- Frankenstein's Feast
- Halloween Tea Party
- Poison Apple Tea
- Cauldron Cook-Off
- Chili Cook-Off & Costume Contest
- Halloween Chili Cook-Off
- Bake Off & Boo
- Halloween Craft Fair
- Makers' Macabre Market
- Witches' Market
- Night Market of the Dead
- Spooky Season Market
- Halloween Vendor Fair
- Halloween Adoption Event
- Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade
- Barktoberfest
- Meow-loween
- Pets in Costume Parade
- Halloween Office Party
- Cubicles & Costumes
- Halloween Team Trivia
- Spooky Spirit Week
- Halloween Happy Hour
- Boo Brunch
- Drag Me to Brunch
- Halloween Drag Show
- Halloween Comedy Night
- Laughs from the Grave
- Halloween Open Mic
- Halloween Karaoke Night
- Skeleton Karaoke
- Halloween Skate Night
- Skate or Scream
- Haunted Escape Room
- Halloween Escape Night
- Halloween Charity Gala
- Boo Ball Fundraiser
- Bats for a Cause
- Scares for a Cause
- Trick or Treat for Charity
- Fright Night Fundraiser
- Haunted Halloween Auction
- Ghoulish Golf Scramble
- Halloween Glow Golf
- Halloween Hackathon
- Spooky Science Night
- Mad Scientist Lab Night
- Halloween Planetarium Night
- Samhain Celebration
- All Hallows' Eve
- All Hallows' Ball
- Hallowe'en Revels
- Día de los Muertos Festival
- Night of the Ofrenda
- Marigold Nights
- Devil's Night
- Mischief Night
- Blood Moon Ball
- Full Moon Fright
- The Witching Weekend
- Ghouls Gone Wild
- Nightmare on Elm Avenue
- Fright on Front Street
- Boo on Broadway
- Haunt on Main
- Terror at the Terminal
- Screams at the Stadium
- Spooks on the Sound
- Fright at the Fort
- Boos on the Bay
- Chills on the Hill
- Howls in the Hollow
- Ghosts of Old Town
- Legends of the Lake
- Fear on the Pier
- Panic at the Pavilion
- Fright at the Firehouse
- Screams at the Speedway
- Nightmare at the Nursery
- Skeleton Soirée
- Ghoul's Gala
- The Cobweb Cotillion
- Grave Affair
- The Phantom Prom
- Zombie Homecoming
- Monster Masquerade
- Masquerade of the Macabre
- Midnight in the Mausoleum
- Gothic Garden Party
- The Raven Ball
- Nevermore Soirée
- Moonlight & Mayhem
- Bones & Bubbly
- Corsets & Cobwebs
- Fangs & Fizz
- Spirits & Sequins
- Tricks & Tiaras
- Cauldrons & Couture
- Vampires & Velvet
- Boos & Bowties
- Wigs & Witches
- Crypts & Cocktails
- Candles & Cadavers
- Broomsticks & Bourbon
- Spells & Spritzers
- Hexes & Highballs
- Screams & Sours
- Zombies & Zinfandel
- Mummies & Martinis
- Ghosts & Gin
- Werewolves & Whiskey
- Pumpkins & Pinot
- Cauldron Cocktail Hour
- Witches' Brew Ha-Ha
- Brews from the Boneyard
- Haunted Happy Hour
- The Boo-zy Bar Crawl
- Boo Crawl
- Witch Way Pub Crawl
- Crawl of the Dead
- Fangtastic Bar Crawl
- Halloween Speakeasy Night
- Cocktails in the Catacombs
- Drinks with Dracula
- Toast to the Ghosts
- Spirits with Spirits
- Séance & Sangria
- Wine in the Wicked Woods
- Beer Garden of the Dead
- Cider & Séance
- Boo-tober Fest
- Halloween Wine Walk
- Girls' Fright Out
- Coven Cocktail Party
- Hex & the City
- Bewitched Bash
- Witchy Woman Wednesday
- Broomstick Brunch
- Witches' Tea
- Witches' Night Ride
- Witch Paddle
- Witches on the Water
- Witches' Row Regatta
- Broomstick Ride
- Bike or Treat
- Zombie Ride
- Zombie Zoom 5K
- Scary Scurry
- Goblin Gallop
- Monster Mile
- Dead Man's Dash
- Graveyard Dash
- Werewolf Run
- Full Moon Run
- Midnight Monster Run
- Costume Fun Run
- Haunted Half Marathon
- Zombie Obstacle Course
- Trick or Trek
- Haunted Hike
- Bats & Brews Night Walk
- Haunted Cabin
- Haunted Mill
- Haunted Mine
- Haunted Lighthouse
- Haunted Ship
- Haunted Schoolhouse
- The Haunted Hotel
- The Haunted Prison
- Cell Block Scream
- The Haunted Boardwalk
- The Haunted Boat Ride
- Haunted River Cruise
- Ghost Ship Cruise
- Cruise of the Damned
- Ferry of Fear
- Woods of Woe
- Path of Panic
- Terror Tunnel
- The Slaughterhouse
- Butcher's Barn
- The Corn Field of Fear
- The Cursed Corn Maze
- Maze of Madness
- Haunted Corn Maze
- Flashlight Maze Night
- Ghost Town Nights
- Fright Fair
- Scream Park
- Fright Zone
- Fear Factory
- Screamland
- Nightmare Nights
- Terror Nights
- Fright Nights at the Farm
- Halloween Music Fest
- Monster Music Fest
- Fright Fest & Food Trucks
- Fall Fright Fest
- Pumpkin Bash
- Pumpkin Nights
- Pumpkin Walk
- Pumpkin Trail
- Jack-o'-Lantern Walk
- Jack-o'-Lantern Spectacular
- Glow Walk
- Lights & Frights
- Nights of Lights & Frights
- Pumpkin Lighting Ceremony
- Pumpkin Regatta
- Pumpkin Chunkin
- Pumpkin Smash
- Pumpkin Drop
- Pumpkin Toss
- Pumpkin Bowling Night
- Pumpkin Painting Party
- Pumpkin Decorating Contest
- Carve-O-Rama
- Community Carve
- Carve & Craft
- Carve & Cider
- Cider & Scares
- Doughnuts & Dread
- Boo & Brew Breakfast
- Spooky Pancake Breakfast
- Breakfast with the Boos
- Monster Mash Brunch
- Trick or Treat Trail
- Trick or Treat Village
- Trick or Treat Main Street
- Downtown Trick or Treat
- Safe Trick or Treat
- Trick or Treat at the Museum
- Halloween on the Farm
- Halloween at the Aquarium
- Halloween on the Green
- Halloween in the Park
- Halloween on the Rails
- Halloween Train
- Ghost Train
- Haunted Railroad
- Haunted Trolley Tour
- Boo Bus
- Ghost Bus Tour
- Trunk or Treat Spooktacular
- Trunk or Treat Drive-Thru
- Drive-Thru Trick or Treat
- Scarecrow Stroll
- Scarecrow Festival
- Bat Night at the Bridge
- Owl Prowl
- Spider Web Scavenger Hunt
- Candy Corn Carnival
- Caramel Apple Social
- Mummy Wrap Relay
- Coffin Race
- Casket Derby
- Hearse Show & Shine
- Haunted Car Show
- Zombie Paintball
- Zombie Laser Tag
- Costume Roller Derby
- Monster Truck or Treat
- Boo-galoo Dance Night
- Goth Prom
- Vampire Speed Dating
- Ghost Hunt Night
- Paranormal Investigation Night
- Séance in the Cellar
- Tarot & Tapas
- Fortune Teller's Fair
- Poison Garden Tour
- Witch Trial Reenactment
- Headless Horseman Ride
- Sleepy Hollow Night
- Bloody Mary Brunch
- Cadaver Cabaret
- Burlesque from Beyond
- The Boo-lesque Show
- Halloween Silent Disco
- Horror Movie Trivia Night
- Scary Movie Sing-Along
- Halloween Lip Sync Battle
- Miss Frightful Pageant
- Creepy Critter Contest
- Bat House Building Workshop
- Spooky Storytime & Slime
- Slime & Scream Science Fair
- Little Ghouls' Playdate
- Toddler Boo Parade
- Sensory-Friendly Trick or Treat
- Allergy-Friendly Boo Fest
- Halloween Blood Drive
- Skeleton Scavenger Hunt
- Gravestone Rubbing Workshop
- Ghost Light Theater Night
- Halloween Ghost Story Slam
- Terrifying Tales Slam
- Halloween Costume Swap
- Costume Closet Pop-Up
- Wicked Wine Tasting
- Cider House Haunt
- Apple Orchard After Dark
- Bonfire of the Banshees
- Werewolf Howl-Off
Related generators
Halloween Name Generator
Spooky names for costumes, parties and characters
Haunted House Name Generator
Gothic manors, cursed farmhouses, and hotels that never check out
Spooky Name Generator
Eerie, Halloween-Ready Names for Characters and Creatures
Festival Name Generator
Names for music, arts, food and community festivals
Carnival Name Generator
Names for Traveling Carnivals, Midways, Fairs, and Funfairs
Witch Coven Name Generator
Names for circles, covens, and secret sisterhoods
More in Entertainment, Music & Media
Random Object Show Name Generator
Titles for BFDI-style object show series
Film Studio Name Generator
Production Company Names That Belong on a Title Card
Tour Name Generator
Memorable names for concert tours and live runs
Pop Band Name Generator
Bright, Catchy Names for Pop Bands and Groups
Goth Band Name Generator
Velvet, ruin and reverb for your next gothic band
Podcast Name Generator
Catchy Podcast Name Ideas for Every Genre