Thursday, October 17, 2024
Spooky season is here, and Arizona is brimming with events that offer everything from thrilling adventures to family-friendly fun. Whether you’re looking for a haunted experience or a lighthearted Halloween celebration, here are some spooktacular events happening across the Valley this October.
Apocalypse Rawhide
From now until November 2, head to Rawhide for a thrilling zombie apocalypse adventure. Armed with a tactical laser shotgun, groups of four to six can fight their way through a Western town overrun by the undead. Located at 5700 W. North Loop Road in Chandler, this 45-minute experience starts at $45. For more details, visit apocalypserawhide.com.
Desert Ridge’s Creepy Candy Crawl
Bring the whole family to Desert Ridge Marketplace on October 17 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for trick-or-treating, costume contests, live entertainment, and a pumpkin patch. This event is perfect for kids and adults alike, with games, activities, and festive decorations to get everyone in the Halloween spirit. For more information, visit shopdesertridge.com.
Boo & Brew at Scottsdale Quarter
On October 17, from 2-7 p.m., Scottsdale Quarter will host a fall-inspired festival with seasonal crafts, live music, a pumpkin patch, and local brews for adults. The Candy Crawl offers trick-or-treating for the little ones throughout the district. For more, visit scottsdalequarter.com.
Boo’ze and Brews Bar Crawl
Downtown Mesa’s Boo’ze and Brews Bar Crawl takes place on October 26, where guests can explore more than 15 bars with special $5 deals at each stop. The self-guided crawl starts at Pedal Haus (201 W. Main St., Mesa), with mandatory check-in between 1:30 and 3 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit downtownmesa.com.
Sweet Street Spooktacular at Tempe Marketplace
On October 26 at 5:30 p.m., Tempe Marketplace invites families to enjoy trick-or-treating, a costume contest, live music, and Halloween-themed activities. This event promises spooky fun for all ages. For more details, visit tempemarketplace.com.
Tempe Community Action Agency’s Spooky Garden
On October 24, from 6-8 p.m., families can stroll through Escalante Community Garden in Tempe, decorated with glowing pumpkins and lighthearted spooky scenes. With a donation of canned goods, this event supports a great cause while providing fun for the whole family. For more, click here.
Glowing Pumpkins: A Phoenix Jack-o-Lantern Adventure
Through November 2, explore an outdoor pumpkin walkthrough at Phoenix’s Glowing Pumpkins. With over 5,000 intricately carved pumpkins, this mile-long path features classic Halloween characters, pop culture icons, and more. For tickets and information, visit glowingpumpkins.com.
Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival
From October 25 to 27, the skies above Salt River Fields will be filled with themed hot air balloons. Families can enjoy trick-or-treating, costume contests, inflatables, and even a fireworks show. Tickets start at $17. For details, visit azspooktacular.com.
Scottsdale W Halloween Package
For a weekend of relaxation and Halloween fun, check out Scottsdale W’s Halloween Package. Guests booking rooms between October 25 and 28 will receive two tickets to the Scare Coach event and a $40 drink credit. For more information, click here.
Hale’O Week Monster Mash – A Halloween Concert
From October 24 to November 2, Hale Theatre will host its first annual Halloween Concert featuring classic spooky songs like “Monster Mash” and “I Put a Spell on You.” Tickets start at $41. For more, visit haletheatrearizona.com.
Cave Creek Wicked
On October 26, from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., join Cave Creek’s town-wide bar crawl, stopping at eight popular haunts. Costumes are encouraged, and there will be food and drink specials throughout the night. For more, visit cavecreekguide.com.
Strange Garden at Desert Botanical Garden
Desert Botanical Garden’s Strange Garden returns on October 25 and 26 from 5:30 to 9 p.m., featuring live music, interactive experiences, and food trucks. Kids will also receive a free pumpkin. For more details, click here.
Boo-tastic at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix
On October 26, 27, and 31, the Children’s Museum of Phoenix will host its Boo-tastic event, featuring Halloween-themed activities like a costume contest, Dia de los Muertos skull painting, and more. Tickets start at $17. For more information, visit childrensmuseumofphoenix.org.
Halloween at Candytopia
Candytopia at Scottsdale Fashion Square has transformed into a Halloween wonderland. With trick-or-treating, spooktacular music, and interactive exhibits, this family-friendly event runs through November 3. For tickets and more, visit candytopia.com.
Spooky Cinema at Skysill Rooftop Lounge
Celebrate Halloween with haunted movie nights at Skysill Rooftop Lounge, Westin Tempe. Every Friday in October, enjoy Halloween-themed cocktails while watching classic spooky films like Haunted Mansion on October 18 and The Nightmare Before Christmas on October 25. These events are free. For more information, visit skysillrooftop.com.
Dia de los Muertos Fiestas in Scottsdale
From October 24 to November 2, Scottsdale will celebrate Dia de los Muertos with art exhibitions, traditional processions, and family-friendly events. For more, visit scottsdalediadelosmuertos.com.
Dia de los Muertos Celebration in Mesa
Mountain View Funeral Home & Cemetery will host its Dia de los Muertos celebration on November 2, featuring Folklorico dancers, mariachi performances, and traditional ofrendas. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit mountainviewfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
With so many exciting events, Arizona is the perfect place to celebrate spooky season this October!
Celebrate Spooky Season with These Exciting Valley Events
Spooky season is here, and Arizona is brimming with events that offer everything from thrilling adventures to family-friendly fun. Whether you’re looking for a haunted experience or a lighthearted Halloween celebration, here are some spooktacular events happening across the Valley this October.
Apocalypse Rawhide
From now until November 2, head to Rawhide for a thrilling zombie apocalypse adventure. Armed with a tactical laser shotgun, groups of four to six can fight their way through a Western town overrun by the undead. Located at 5700 W. North Loop Road in Chandler, this 45-minute experience starts at $45. For more details, visit apocalypserawhide.com.
Desert Ridge’s Creepy Candy Crawl
Bring the whole family to Desert Ridge Marketplace on October 17 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for trick-or-treating, costume contests, live entertainment, and a pumpkin patch. This event is perfect for kids and adults alike, with games, activities, and festive decorations to get everyone in the Halloween spirit. For more information, visit shopdesertridge.com.
Boo & Brew at Scottsdale Quarter
On October 17, from 2-7 p.m., Scottsdale Quarter will host a fall-inspired festival with seasonal crafts, live music, a pumpkin patch, and local brews for adults. The Candy Crawl offers trick-or-treating for the little ones throughout the district. For more, visit scottsdalequarter.com.
Boo’ze and Brews Bar Crawl
Downtown Mesa’s Boo’ze and Brews Bar Crawl takes place on October 26, where guests can explore more than 15 bars with special $5 deals at each stop. The self-guided crawl starts at Pedal Haus (201 W. Main St., Mesa), with mandatory check-in between 1:30 and 3 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit downtownmesa.com.
Sweet Street Spooktacular at Tempe Marketplace
On October 26 at 5:30 p.m., Tempe Marketplace invites families to enjoy trick-or-treating, a costume contest, live music, and Halloween-themed activities. This event promises spooky fun for all ages. For more details, visit tempemarketplace.com.
Tempe Community Action Agency’s Spooky Garden
On October 24, from 6-8 p.m., families can stroll through Escalante Community Garden in Tempe, decorated with glowing pumpkins and lighthearted spooky scenes. With a donation of canned goods, this event supports a great cause while providing fun for the whole family. For more, click here.
Glowing Pumpkins: A Phoenix Jack-o-Lantern Adventure
Through November 2, explore an outdoor pumpkin walkthrough at Phoenix’s Glowing Pumpkins. With over 5,000 intricately carved pumpkins, this mile-long path features classic Halloween characters, pop culture icons, and more. For tickets and information, visit glowingpumpkins.com.
Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival
From October 25 to 27, the skies above Salt River Fields will be filled with themed hot air balloons. Families can enjoy trick-or-treating, costume contests, inflatables, and even a fireworks show. Tickets start at $17. For details, visit azspooktacular.com.
Scottsdale W Halloween Package
For a weekend of relaxation and Halloween fun, check out Scottsdale W’s Halloween Package. Guests booking rooms between October 25 and 28 will receive two tickets to the Scare Coach event and a $40 drink credit. For more information, click here.
Hale’O Week Monster Mash – A Halloween Concert
From October 24 to November 2, Hale Theatre will host its first annual Halloween Concert featuring classic spooky songs like “Monster Mash” and “I Put a Spell on You.” Tickets start at $41. For more, visit haletheatrearizona.com.
Cave Creek Wicked
On October 26, from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., join Cave Creek’s town-wide bar crawl, stopping at eight popular haunts. Costumes are encouraged, and there will be food and drink specials throughout the night. For more, visit cavecreekguide.com.
Strange Garden at Desert Botanical Garden
Desert Botanical Garden’s Strange Garden returns on October 25 and 26 from 5:30 to 9 p.m., featuring live music, interactive experiences, and food trucks. Kids will also receive a free pumpkin. For more details, click here.
Boo-tastic at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix
On October 26, 27, and 31, the Children’s Museum of Phoenix will host its Boo-tastic event, featuring Halloween-themed activities like a costume contest, Dia de los Muertos skull painting, and more. Tickets start at $17. For more information, visit childrensmuseumofphoenix.org.
Halloween at Candytopia
Candytopia at Scottsdale Fashion Square has transformed into a Halloween wonderland. With trick-or-treating, spooktacular music, and interactive exhibits, this family-friendly event runs through November 3. For tickets and more, visit candytopia.com.
Spooky Cinema at Skysill Rooftop Lounge
Celebrate Halloween with haunted movie nights at Skysill Rooftop Lounge, Westin Tempe. Every Friday in October, enjoy Halloween-themed cocktails while watching classic spooky films like Haunted Mansion on October 18 and The Nightmare Before Christmas on October 25. These events are free. For more information, visit skysillrooftop.com.
Dia de los Muertos Fiestas in Scottsdale
From October 24 to November 2, Scottsdale will celebrate Dia de los Muertos with art exhibitions, traditional processions, and family-friendly events. For more, visit scottsdalediadelosmuertos.com.
Dia de los Muertos Celebration in Mesa
Mountain View Funeral Home & Cemetery will host its Dia de los Muertos celebration on November 2, featuring Folklorico dancers, mariachi performances, and traditional ofrendas. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit mountainviewfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
With so many exciting events, Arizona is the perfect place to celebrate spooky season this October!
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