Blood-curdling bashes

Shanghai Nightmare

It is the first American-style haunted house in China and remains open through all Hallow's Eve.

Add: 1295 Suzhou Road S

Tel: 5375-2589

Tickets: 98 - 188 yuan

Costume Party

The Western restaurant and bar Kathleen's 5 hosts for the occasion with prizes to be awarded for Best Dressed, Sexiest and Silliest costumes.

Add: 325 Nanjing Road W

Tel: 6327-2221

Tickets: 120 yuan (includes two complimentary drinks)

Gay Pub Crawl

Hit up every gay bar in Shanghai on Oct 31. Everyone is welcome. Seating is limited so register in advance.

Add: 399 Dagu Road

Tel: 13917556045

Tickets: 150 yuan

Halloween Bash

Celebrate the holiday with American R&B group Jagged Edge which will perform live on stage at Malone's pub. Awards will be given to the best and worst dressed. No cover charge.

Add: 255 Tongren Road

Tel: 5033-6717

Kid's Gallery

Children can participate in a Halloween workshop that will teach them how to make fun trick-or-treat baskets complete with dangling bats and spiders.

Add: Biyun Road., Lane 650, No 5-9

Tel: 6105-9336

(China Daily 10/24/2009 page13)