Memphis Ren Faire: A place of fairies, elves and fanciful costumes
With blacksmiths, fortune tellers and more, Overton Park takes on a medieval atmosphere for a Renaissance fair that continues through Sunday.
Topic: Halloween
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October 2026
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November 2025
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Is Earnestine & Hazel’s really haunted? That depends on who you ask, but the spooky stories are legion
This week, Ask the Memphian investigates reported sightings of ghosts at the South Main district bar. Oh, and we’ll also tell you about the abandoned cemetery right across the street.
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October 2025
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Ask the Memphian: Does a ghost named Mary really haunt the Orpheum?
Throughout the years, plenty of people have claimed to see a ghostly little girl roaming the historic theater. She even has a reserved seat. But is there a story behind the hauntings?
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Opinion: This Halloween, wear a mask — but don’t hide behind it.
“On Nov. 1, may we learn to do a better job of taking off our masks, the facades that sometimes blind us from being who we really are and becoming the blessings we were meant to be.”
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Witches, zombies and more descend upon Juvenile Court’s Trunk or Treat for candy, bouncing and just plain fun
Hundreds came to Juvenile Court on Saturday for the fourth annual Trunk or Treat event, where kids could pet animals, eat hot dogs, collect candy and go home with a brand-new coat as winter nears.
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Ask the Memphian: What’s the story of the Shelby Forest Pig Man?
In this week’s installment of a special Halloween-themed “Ask the Memphian,” we’ll tell you all about the Shelby Forest Pig Man. It’s up to you if you believe any of it.
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How Memphis designer Holtermonster crafted ‘a freaky pop-up for weirdos like you’
Lauren Rae Holtermann’s career is filled with movie designs and concert posters. But when October rolls around, her Monster Market comes out.
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Ask the Memphian: Why do Memphians spend so much money and effort on Halloween?
In this week’s Ask the Memphian, we wondered why folks invest so much on their Halloween displays. The answers? Whimsy, fun and, for at least one person, revenge.
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October 2024
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Countdown to candy: Memphis sweets shops brace for Halloween demand
With Halloween on the horizon, local family-owned businesses Wayne’s Candy Co. and Macklin Candy Co. are working hard to stay stocked with sweet treats for candy shoppers.
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August 2024
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Spirit Halloween readies for Memphis area seasonal pop-ups
The Halloween retailer will open two seasonal stores in the Memphis metro area in August.
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May 2024
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Mr. Lincoln’s Costume Shoppe will close June 1
Mr. Lincoln’s Costume Shoppe will close its doors on Saturday, June 1, after 33 years of dressing Memphians for Halloween, Mardi Gras, costume parties, school plays, historical tours and other occasions.
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October 2023
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Memphians share the inspiration behind their Halloween houses
Residents of Bartlett, Cooper-Young, East Memphis and Germantown share the inspiration behind their Halloween house decor.
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The Candy Man Can: Downtown’s candy shop sees Halloween sugar rush
Wayne’s Candy Co. was founded back in 1947 and sells a variety of candies. “Where else can you pick up cases of jumbo Kit Kats and Hershey bars along with a fishbowl of Lemonheads and foot-long Pixy Stix?”
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This Week in Memphis: Halloween, Hotel Chisca sign’s comeback?
Downtown’s Design Review Board will consider bringing a familiar sign back to the skyline, a new report will look at Memphis poverty and you’ll gain an hour on Sunday.
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A Memphis guide to pumpkin patches, haunted houses and Halloween parties
With yards plastered with Halloween decorations and a faint chill in the air, what are the best places for frights, tricks and treats?
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Expect tricks (but no treats) this year at ‘Halloween Cove’
Residents of Halloween Cove in Bartlett have decreased in number, and annoyances in recent years have led to them not passing out candy, but they still are celebrating the season.
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September 2023
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Tropical bar to open in Midtown, Halloween drinks pop up
A boozy oasis is headed to Midtown, as the owners of the Cameo cocktail bar lay down plans for a new tropical-themed sibling.
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October 2022
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Halloween fest in an alley = Alleyween
Brinson’s Downtown and Craft Axe Throwing celebrated the holiday with a gathering on Floyd Alley.
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Good bones: Local residents get creepy — and creative — with skeletons for Halloween
Behold some of the biggest and spookiest skeleton displays in the Memphis area.
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Oh, Snap: This week’s best photos
The Daily Memphian photographer Mark Weber was busy this week, snapping photos of some scary Halloween decorations, a frighteningly close basketball game, and a heavenly mural. Which is your favorite?
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From frights to hikes: Here are 8 ways to spend Halloween in Memphis
Events include storytelling contests, “haunted community centers,” classic films, parties and even a Halloween-themed hike.
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The To-Do List: Dancing vampires, brewing witches and the ‘Evil Dead’
This week offers Halloween happenings galore; plus, the Buckman Arts Center turns 25 and Rick Springfield plays Graceland on “General Hospital” fan weekend.
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November 2021
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Conaway: After I’m gone, I’ll be here, there and everywhere
Halloween was a couple of weeks ago as was Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).
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October 2021
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All treats, no tricks at Halloween Hike
About 1,000 trick-or-treaters strolled through Memphis Botanic Garden Saturday. As children gathered candy, they met costumed volunteers like “Professor Fang” and “Indiana Bones,” who taught them about nature.
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Memphis area NICU babies celebrate Halloween
“Celebrating first holidays when your baby is in the hospital is difficult, and we want to provide some normalcy to families by having a little fun with these costumes,” said a Regional One spokesperson.
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