Tired of the same old costume party? Ocean City casinos have more than one way to get spooky for Halloween 2022.
Visitors can look forward to dance contests and costume competitions, giveaways, and Halloween-themed drinks specially crafted for the night. Just like in previous years, Atlantic City casinos will be offering a wide range of events, including a haunting selection of music and costume parties.
Here’s a rundown of some Halloween highlights happening around AC. Please note that the Golden Nugget Ocean City is not included as the property is not hosting any Halloween activities this weekend.
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The Yard (located in the Bally’s Ocean City courtyard) will be hosting a Halloween Celebration on Oct. 29, which means it will be an indoor/outdoor party. Guests can enjoy costume contests, live music by Gypsy Wisdom and DJ Freeze, along with beer specials, prizes, and treats.
Masks cannot cover the entire face and visitors must be 21 years old.
There’s a trick-or-treat contest with a chance to win $100,000 in cash prizes. There will be ten winners every 30 minutes from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and 20 winners at 9 p.m., for a total of 140 winners.
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Fran Corry will perform at 10 p.m. on Oct. 29 for Ocean Casino Resort’s Halloween Ball in Ovation Hall. The platinum-selling artist is best known for the single “Apologies,” which reached number 6 on the UK Top 10.
Since the show is taking place on Halloween weekend, costumes are allowed. Tickets are $39.99 and available for purchase.
Nola’s Bar & Lounge will be hosting a costume party starting at 8 p.m. where guests can compete for prizes, including a $500 Ocean eGift Card and an overnight stay. Complete details can be found on the Ocean Casino Resort website.
What about some Halloween-themed cocktails?
Frida(y) the 13th and Odd Marie are also available exclusively at Nola’s.
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Celebrate Halloween night at The VUE – The Claridge rooftop pub – with a special guest DJ from 8 p.m. to midnight on Oct. 28. There will be over $1,000 worth of prize giveaways and 10 specialty Halloween-themed drinks available for $10 each, as well as $4 draft beers for the night. The party continues on Saturday night.
Atlantic Town Ballet in Caesars Ocean City
The Atlantic City Ballet is presenting a Sunday night performance based on Bram Stoker’s 1897 classic gothic horror story. Choreographer Phyllis Papa’s “Dracula” blends romance and passion with horror and pain. Showtime is at 7 p.m. on April 29.
This original production, complete with elaborate costumes, theatrical sets, and a gripping score, has become one of the biggest hits in Atlantic City Ballet’s 36-year history.
Tickets ($48) are available online.
Resorts Ocean City web hosting Latin Halloween night party
Latina Night Halloween party with music by DJ Blanco will take place from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Oct. 29 at Margaritaville featuring Havana Club. There is a $10 cover charge after midnight.
The Pink Pumpkin, which is the Resorts Casino Hotel Halloween pop-up bar, is serving up specialty drinks such as:
- Nurses Brew
- Pink Pink
- Goose Bumps
- Dracula
Furthermore, $8 from every Pink Pink drink sold will be donated to the Resorts Real Men Wear Pink breast cancer awareness campaign. The Pink Pumpkin Halloween pop-up Bar will remain open until Oct. 31.
Outfit party earnings to Tropicana Atlantic Town
Getting odd at Tropicana Atlantic City on Oct 28-29 means costumes, Halloween drinks, and dancing at Boogie Nights, as well as winning prizes.
The costume contest will be taking place on Sunday at 10 p.m. in The Quarter. Guests will be competing for $2,500 in Visa gift card prizes. The night starts with a “Monster Mash” performance at 9 p.m.
Costume categories include best, scariest, sexiest, and best group costumes. More information can be found on the Tropicana AC website.
Home of Voodoo at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
The Premier Club at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is hosting a House of Voodoo weekend. The festivities include DJs and costume competitions with cash prizes.
The holiday entertainment begins with Lost Kings on Oct. 28, and Slushii spinning records on Oct. 30. Madds will provide music on Halloween.
Showboat Halloween party
The Showboat Resort is hosting a variety of Halloween-themed activities. However, the 21 and over partygoers will likely check out SinAC, which is being billed as the “biggest and best Halloween party.” It begins at 9 p.m. on Oct. 29, hosted by Jordan Torres and headlined by DJ Caution.
A $1,000 prize will also be awarded to the guest with the hottest costume.
How about a spa trip to Harrah’s Resort?
Don’t have a costume or don’t like to dance?
The Spa at Harrah’s offers a special fall relaxation package to “fall in love with self-care.” It features a pumpkin breathing facial with clay and pumpkin blend blended to remove toxins from the skin.
Difficult Rock Resort Casino AIR CONDITIONING Lobby Pub Entertainment
The Lobby Pub at Hard Rock Hotel Casino Atlantic City is the ideal place to gather – with or without a costume. There will be live entertainment all weekend long. The Sunday lineup (no tickets required) includes:
- – DJ Yonah, 4:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
- – Suyat Band, 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- – Incredible Soul Cruisers, 10 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
Stephanie Loder is a freelance author. She has worked as a breaking news reporter, copyeditor, and Metro Publisher for Gannett/USA Today in New Jersey and New York.
