Gal-O-Ween

Gal-O-Ween takes over The Black Flame Candle on Thursday, October 22, starting at 6 PM. It's billed as "not your typical Girls Night Out," a Halloween-themed evening that trades the usual routine for tarot card readings, permanent jewelry vendors, ghouls night out specials, and photo ops. If you've got a group that wants to lean into the holiday without spending the whole night on a dance floor, this is a good spot to start.

The night happens at The Black Flame Candle, a Halloween pop-up bar inside Ballpark Village. They describe it as a "throwback fright fest" with BOOzy cocktails, themed bites, and Sanderson-sister-inspired nostalgia—so expect a heavy nod to Hocus Pocus and the kind of kitschy, nostalgic Halloween vibes that work best when you're out with friends. The tarot readings and permanent jewelry vendors run alongside the drinks, so you can move between them at your own pace.

Gal-O-Ween is one part of a larger program at Ballpark Village called Freakshow Halloween Party: A Series of Ballpark Village Horror Stories. That wider celebration spreads across five hauntingly themed venues throughout the complex, with nonstop entertainment, all-inclusive drink packages, and a $10,000 costume contest. If you're planning to make a whole night of it, you can start here and then drift into the other venues as the evening goes on.

Reservations are free, so you can lock in your spot ahead of time. The event kicks off at 6 PM on Thursday, October 22, at The Black Flame Candle in Ballpark Village.