Tahoe.com Staff, 10:15am, 10/13/2012

The freaks and creeps, vamps, tramps, and glitter ponies, will all be out once again this year to celebrate the holiday known as Halloween. Here’s our favorite tricks and treats in Lake Tahoe for Halloween 2012.

South Shore Lake Tahoe Halloween

Freaker’s Ball at MontBleu

Saturday, October 27, 2012, 9pm-4am
MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, 55 Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada 89449

A $10,000 cash prize and a night full of surreal costume get-ups that are sure to make more than a few heads spin returns to MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa with Lake Tahoe’s legendary Halloween event, the 34th annual Freaker’s Ball, Saturday, Oct. 27.

For more than three decades MontBleu (formally Ceasar’s) has hosted the largest, weirdest Halloween costume party, long considered one of the West Coast’s favorites. Spread out over three MontBleu venues — Opal, Blu and the Convention Center — partygoers can get one admission ticket and get in on the lunacy that drives this freaky gathering of costumed misfits until the sun comes up.

Tickets ($25 advance or $30 day of show) are now on sale and can be purchased online at montbleuresort.com, ticketmaster.com or by calling (888) 829-7630.

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Pre-Halloween Party at Rec Center

Friday, October 26, 2012, 6pm–10pm
Rec Center, 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

A Kid’s Night Out Pre-Halloween Dress-up Party. Friday 10/26/12 ($25). Ages: 1st grade – 8th grade. Includes: Swimming, Pizza, Movie, Games, Crafts, Dress-up Competition, Decorations, Face Painting, Candy, FUN!! Prizes for: Most Realistic, Most Creative, & Scariest Costumes. Drop-off from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. *Can Pick-up from Boys & Girl’s Club Lake Tahoe Main Site if pre-registered by 5 pm day before. Call (530) 542-6056 to Register. Spaces Limited.

A ghost was here.

North Shore Lake Tahoe Halloween

Cal Neva’s Haunted Halloween Costume Party

Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 9pm-2am
Cal Neva Resort and Casino, 2 Stateline Road, Crystal Bay, NV 89402

Horns ‘n Halos Naughty Haunted Halloween in Tahoe’s truly Haunted Hotel and Casino!
18+ welcome / Fully Stocked Bars for 21+

TWO ROOMS of Hip-Hop, Electro and Bass; DJ KEENAN (Opal Ultralounge); DJ MO FUNK (Mammoth Lakes); and more tba. VISUALS, LASERS, MASSIVE SOUND and NAUGHTY GO-GO’s - $600 in CASH PRIZES! = $200 goes to the best female costume, $200 to the best male costume and $200 to the best all around costume!

Special room rates, mention “GHOST” when making reservations. $15 advance tickets available at Cal Neva, New Moon Natural Foods (Tahoe City & Truckee) Beach Hut Deli & Mad About Music (South Lake Tahoe) online at www.ticketweb.com / Price goes up to $20 on the day of the event.

The Creeper’s Ball – Tainted Love Crown Room Show

Saturday, October 27, 2012, 9pm–1am
Crystal Bay Casino, 14 State Route 28, Crystal Bay, NV 89402

It’s time for the Crystal Bay Club’s Halloween Party with Tahoe’s favorite dance party band Tainted Love. Tickets are $25. Call 775-833-6333.

Daisy Day Care Open House and Halloween Party

Saturday, October 27, 2012, 3:50pm–9:20pm
821 Geraldine Dr, Incline Village NV 89451

Costume contests, Ghoulish buffet, bobbing for apples, pumpkin carving, musical chairs, pin the hat on the witch and much more! Come take a tour of our faclilty and meet our teachers. Spend a fun filled Halloween evening with your kids discovering the fun and excitement always found at Daisy Day Care! Call 775-624-8898 for more info.

A ghost was here.

Truckee Halloween

Black CATT Halloween Ball

Saturday, October 27, 2012, 7pm–2am
Truckee Tahoe Airport Hangar #1, Truckee Tahoe Airport Road, Truckee, CA 96161

Huge costume party featuring live music by “The Whitney Myer Band” 9-11:00 pm, “DJ Silver BoomBox Thief” before and after, go-go dancers, costume contest with first place $500 cash, $300 for second and $200 for third and a giant prize raffle. Gourmet food trucks available for purchase of dinner and snacks.

The spacious Hangar #1 at Truckee Tahoe Airport will become a huge haunted party house for an estimated 500 adults age 21+. Tickets are $25 at door, only $20 in advance at all Truckee Tahoe Lumber locations, Porter’s of Truckee or the Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe office at 12313 Soaring Way, #1G, Truckee, 96161. For tickets and more information, call (530) 550-9999 or www.ca-tt.com.

A ghost was here.

Beyond the Lake Halloween

Railroad Earth’s Hangtown Halloween Ball

Friday October 26, 2012—Sunday, October 28, 2012
El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Placerville, CA

The superbly maintained fairgrounds featuring ample open lawns, plenty of permanent bathrooms and showers, and a very large late night hall. The show is All Ages – Vending and Beer Gardens – SupernaturALL (VIP) Experience Packages available. – Children 4 and under free!

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