11th Annual Dos Equis XX Monster Bash: Block Party

Where: The Gaslamp Quarter
When: Oct. 29, 6 p.m. to midnight.
Cost: General Admission: $30 in advance, $35 at the door
Club VIP: $55 in advance, $60 at the door
Age: 21 and older

The event will feature three “mega-clubs” and a costume contest with a $3,000 prize.
For more information visit sandiegomonsterbash.com.

Hard Haunted Mansion

Where: Shrine Expo Hall in Downtown Los Angeles
When: Oct. 29, beginning at 5 p.m..
Cost: Two-day passes: $100-125 (sold out)
Single-day passes: $75
VIP passes: $125
Age: 21 and older

Friday features Fatboy Slim Rusko and Laidback Luke, while Soulwax and Skrillex headline Saturday.
For more information visit hardfest.com.

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego Halloween

Where: Hard Rock Hotel 207 5th Avenue, San Diego
When: Oct. 29, beginning at 9 p.m.
Cost: General Admission: $75
VIP Haunted Stage Lounges: $2,500
Age: 21 and older

The Hard Rock is promising three floors, five venues and more than 12 DJs.
For more information visit hardrockhotelsd.com/Halloween.

Haunted Harbor Cruise

Where: Flagship vessel location: 1050 North Harbor Drive, San Diego
When: Oct. 31, boarding begins at 9 p.m.
Cruise lasts from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Cost: Regular tickets: $40 (sold out)
VIP tickets: $60 (sold out)
Age: 21 and older

The cruise features a costume contest and two floors of music by DJ Digital Opinion, Frankie Lektro and DJ Business.
For more information visit flagshipsd.com.

Fluxx Fetish Halloween Party

Where: Fluxx 500 4th Avenue, San Diego
When: Oct. 31, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Cost: $15
Age: 21 and older

Featuring a performance from Too Short.
Costume attire is “strongly suggested.”
For more information visit fluxxsd.com.