Make the most of the fall season and visit these pumpkin patches and fun fall and Halloween-themed events happening all across Arizona.
Last updated October 22, 2025
STATE-WIDE
Bashas’ Family Friendly Halloween Celebrations in Stores (Oct. 31, 2025)
Join us on Saturday, October 31st for some (safe) in-store Halloween fun! Kids can trick-or-treat between departments from 10AM – 2PM in their costumes! Every child will receive a free wrapped cookie from the bakery department. bashas.com
Fright Nights (Oct.3-Nov. 1) Fright Nights are back at Harkins Theatres! Every Friday and Saturday in October, moviegoers can enjoy spine-tingling classics and frightfully fun family favorites on the big screen for just $5. Guests can also purchase a Fright Night Pass to see four movies for only $15. Plus, Harkins Awards members will receive $2 off candy with their Fright Night Pass purchase. This year you can see Casper, Final Destination, Corpse Bride, Poltergeist, The Cabin in the Woods, The Witches, Hotel Transylvania 2, Hereditary, Halloween, and Addams Family Values.
Free Kids Meal (Oct. 31, 2025). This Halloween, MOD Pizza is serving up a frightfully fun treat for Phoenix families! On October 31, kids 12 and under who visit MOD in costume will receive a free Kids Meal, no tricks required. It’s a one-day-only offer, available in-restaurant only on Halloween, with one free Kids Meal per kid in costume. From mini ghosts and superheroes to tiny witches and dinosaurs, MOD is turning pizza night into a costume party the whole family can enjoy.
AVONDALE
Billy Moore Days (Oct. 16 – 19, 2025). Avondale celebrates its history and heritage during this multi-day festival that features favorite elements including the Billy Moore Days Carnival, Parade, Western Stunt Shows, Live Music, and hands on activities, crafts, face painters, and a library ghost tour! Old Town, 351 East Western Ave. 6 to 10 p.m.
Creepin Candy Crawl (Oct. 30, 2025). Kick off your night of trick or treating with a one-of-a-kind spooktacular experience at Creepin’ Candy Crawl. Exhibitors and city departments will line the park in this walking experience to pass out candy and goodies for all youth participants to enjoy. Family-friendly activities including crafts and entertainment are sure to delight guests of all ages. 4 to 7 p.m. Alamar Park, 4155 South el. Mirage Road.
CHANDLER
Glowing Pumpkins (Sept.26-Nov 2, 2025). Wander through an enchanted landscape of illuminated pumpkins, music, and fantasy this Halloween season. Over 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins light the way through magical pathways filled with music, sound, and special effects. This one-of-a-kind outdoor walk-through event showcases stunning works of art crafted by talented artists, with themed scenes featuring classic Halloween characters, dinosaurs, superheroes, movie icons, and more. Perfect for families, this kid-friendly adventure offers an unforgettable night of fun and wonder. Riverwalk at Rawhide, 5700 W North Loop Rd.
Apocalypse Rawhide (Oct. 3-31). This ain’t no haunted house—you’re the hero in this high-octane shootout through Rawhide’s historic frontier town, now crawling with zombies. Arm up with a lifelike irSHOTGUN, reload on the fly, and blast your way through cinematic sets with your posse. New for 2025, enjoy our digital queue system—scan your ticket, grab a drink at the Saloon, and wait for your turn to be summoned by text. No more standin’ in dusty lines. Whether you’re a thrill-seekin’ greenhorn or a seasoned zombie-slayer, Apocalypse Rawhide promises one unforgettable ride. Rawhide Event Center, 5700 W North Loop Rd.
The Collective Oktoberfest Market (Oct. 25-26, 2025). In addition to 50 local vendors offering an array of options for holiday décor, pumpkins for Halloween, and gift ideas to get holiday shopping underway, shoppers can enjoy a beer from the Oktoberfest Beer Garden while they shop. The market is located on the north side of the shopping center, in the parking lot next to Scheels. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday Oct. 25 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26. Chandler Fashion Center, 3111 W. Chandler Blvd.
Scheels Boo-Bash (Oct. 28, 2025). A spooktacular night of free family fun is in store at Scheels, where the first 200 kids will receive an exclusive Scheels trick-or-treat bag. Stations throughout the store will give kids opportunities to collect goodies, while the Training Room will offer fun Halloween games, a chance to visit with special guests from the Arizona Cardinals and compete in a costume contest. 4-6:00p.m. Chandler Fashion Center, 3111 W. Chandler Blvd.
Halloween Spooktacular (Oct. 31, 2025). Gather your lil’ ghosts and goblins and trick-or-treat your way through Downtown Chandler where you’ll enjoy a family night filled with spirited fun. We’ve got a boo-nanza of spooky shenanigans that are sure to delight ghouls and boos of all ages. Catwalk Costume Parade for all ages to participate. No registration required. Parade #1 begins at 6:15 p.m. and parade #2 begins at 7:30 p.m. Bring your bag to get candy at the Trunk or Treat. Plus plenty of activities. Admission into the park is free. Dr. A.J. Chandler Park: Stage Plaza, 178 E. Commonwealth Ave.
DEWEY
Mortimer Farms Pumpkin Fest & Corn Maze (Sept. 26 – Oct. 31, 2025). A celebration for all ages, offering a delightful array of activities that promise unforgettable memories. This year, the corn maze is themed around water conservation. Since converting the farm from historical flood irrigation to pivot and drip irrigation, Mortimer Farms has saved 90% of the water that was previously used! Discover the joy of pumpkin picking in the bountiful pumpkin patch. Indulge in farm-inspired rides, games, and activities that promise laughter and excitement. Ticket required. Mortimer Farms, 12907 E. State Route 169.
FLAGSTAFF
Viola’s Pumpkin Patch at Viola’s Flower Garden (Sept 27 – Oct 31, 2025). A little bit of something for everyone! Bring the family to enjoy a straw-bale maze, pumpkin decorating station, old fashioned carnival games, and lots of photos ops! Open daily all October. Check for prices. Viola’s Flower Garden, 610 South State Route 89A.
GILBERT
Harvest in the Heritage District (Sept. 26-Nov. 2, 2025). Nearly a dozen pumpkin-themed vignettes featuring more than 40 pumpkins in character will take over the Heritage District – keep your eyes peeled as mischievous pumpkins cause chaos and whirl in some whimsy as they invade the historic downtown, including the Water Tower! Also new this year is an elevated and vibrant origami display, Fall Celebrations in Folding Art, highlighting the autumnal cultural celebrations from around the globe. Free concerts in the park return to Water Tower Plaza and will be held on the first four Thursday evenings in October. Extensive fall décor and colorful lighting will cast an autumn glow across downtown. A live pumpkin carving event with Ray Villafane and an origami workshop will also take place during Harvest in the Heritage District.
The Pumpkin Patch at Mother Nature’s Farm (Sept. 27 – Oct. 31, 2025). $17 entry fee includes Wizard of OZ Pumpkin to take home, Hayride, Straw bale maze, Animals, Spider Web crawl, Bounce house, Pedal Cars, Picture boards, Bull Roping area, Corn Pit, Tube Slide, Tire Mountain, Play houses and Outdoor games, and Mega Slide. Bring a picnic lunch; there are picnic tables, grassy fields and big shade trees. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday- Sunday. Mother Nature’s Farm, 1663 East Baseline Road.
Halloween Town Pumpkin Patch (Oct. 10-31, 2025). Grab your family, jump on your broomsticks, and fly through Halloween Town! Admission is $5 and parking is always free! Adventure awaits for every age. Get ready to be magically transported into the fun of Halloween with fun rides, games, and other attractions (face painting, pumpkin painting, and more). And don’t forget to pick your perfect pumpkin right from our Patch! 4500 E Orchid Lane.
Harvest Fest (Oct. 17, 2025). Fun for the whole family! Trunk-or-Treat, Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Food Trucks, Bouncy House, and Pony Rides! Admission is $2 per person or $5 per family. You can also donate a canned food item. Christ Greenfield Campus, 425 N Greenfield Rd.
Movies on the Green (Oct. 17, 2025). It’s just a bunch of Hocus Pocus! Grab your blankets and cozy up for Moonlit Movies on The Green featuring Hocus Pocus on Friday, October 17th at dusk. Enjoy a spellbinding evening under the stars with family, friends, and everyone’s favorite Sanderson sisters. This FREE event is frightfully fun for the whole family! Starts at dusk. Verde at Cooley Station, 3945 E Williams Field Rd.
Halloween on the Green (Oct. 24, 2025). 5-8p.m. Get ready to groove under the moonlight with a spellbinding mix of live music to keep the vibes magical all night long! Cast a little creativity with pumpkin decorating that’s more hocus pocus than focus. Double, double, toil, and trouble… capture the fun at our wickedly festive photo ops—spooky, silly, or somewhere in between! This FREE community event is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween outdoors with friends & family! Verde at Cooley Station, 3945 E Williams Field Rd.
Fall Outdoor Market (Oct. 25, 2025). 10a.m-4p.m. Sip & Shop is expanding to the Green at Verde at Cooley Station for a Fall Event of Fun for Everyone. It will feature market vendors, music, fall sips, food, and activities. Verde at Cooley Station, 3945 E Williams Field Rd.
Mini Monster Mash (Playdate on the Green) (Oct. 28, 2025). 9-11a.m. Get ready for a spook-tacular morning of Halloween fun on Tuesday, October 29th, from 9–11 a.m. at Playdate on The Green! Bring your little ghouls and goblins in costume for: Halloween crafts, monster music and dancing, bounce house fun, photo ops, and more. This FREE family event is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween with your little ones. Costumes encouraged! Verde at Cooley Station, 3945 E Williams Field Rd.
GLENDALE
Pumpkin Days & Corn Maze at Tolmachoff Farms (Oct. 1 – 31, 2025). Let the unforgettable fall season memories began at Tolmachoff Farms and experience the ultimate holiday outing where there is something for the whole family: Great big pumpkin patch, 6-acre family corn maze with a new theme every year (search for pieces of your map as you walk through), mini corn maze (perfect for the little ones). Other activities: petting zoo, train ride, hay pyramid, corn box, adult/child pedal cart track, jumping pillow and much more. Starts at $20, free 2 and younger. Tolmachoff Farms, 5726 North 75th Avenue.
AZ Field of Screams Haunted Corn Maze (Oct. 1 – 31, 2025). Fridays & Saturdays & Halloween Night from 7 to 11 p.m. Check for prices. Tolmachoff Farms, 5726 North 75th Avenue.
JEROME
Jerome Ghost Walk (Daily & year-round). Come along if you dare as we explore Jerome’s most notably haunted locations and attempt to make contact with spirits of the sordid past using our EMF readers and spirit boxes. Hear stories of those who’s mortal remains lie beneath your feet. Starts at $45. 403 Clark Street B-7.
PEORIA
Halloween Monster Bash (Oct. 25, 2025). This free, family-friendly event includes plenty of delicious treats, as well as live entertainment, costume contests, family activities, and more. Plus children, teens, and adults with sensory processing needs can enjoy the Sensory Room, which is a calming, sensory-friendly space. Noise-canceling headphones, weighted blankets, plush chairs, and soft toys are available. Sensory kits are also available to check out during the event. The room is located at the Colonnade on the third base side of the facility. 5 to 9 p.m. Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 North 83rd Avenue.
PAYSON
Monster Mash (Oct 25, 2025). This year’s event will begin earlier, giving families more time to come and go, and leaving more room for all to attend at some point in the evening. The event will run from 4pm to 9:30pm. Our Halloween Movie will be Nightmare before Christmas! Make sure to bring chairs and blankets to this event!
PHOENIX
Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree (Sept. 25-Oct. 31, 2025). Come on down to the pumpkin patch for a brand new show! This Halloween variety show of tricks and treats is sure to delight ghouls and goblins of all ages. Tons and tons of Halloween fun will be happening at the scarecrow’s spooky celebration! Remember, it’s spooky not scary. $10 – $15. Thurs & Fri at 10am Sat 10am & 2pm; Sun 2pm. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W Latham St.
Fall Festival (Sept. 25-Nov. 1). Celebrate the season with a full-sensory autumn adventure at the Fall Harvest Pumpkin and Food Festival! Families can wander a miles-long Corn Maze using themed passports, stroll the glowing Trail of Lights, or enjoy kid-friendly favorites like the Straw Bale Maze, towering Straw Climb, inflatables, and the Corn Box. Scenic hayrides and dozens of curated photo ops—both DIY and professional—make it easy to capture memories. Creative guests can carve pumpkins or craft festive keepsakes, while the Fall Food Festival tempts taste buds with hearty fare and sweet pumpkin treats from top food trucks and culinary vendors. DH Farms at the Phoenix Event Complex, 2209 N 99th Ave.
Spooky-Side Pumpkin Patch (Oct. 13-26, 2025). The annual family-friendly pumpkin patch returns with an ‘80s-inspired theme. Guests can enjoy pumpkin painting, face painting, themed photo opportunities, and other surprises from ‘the upside down’, a nod to the sci-fi favorite Stranger Things. The District lawn in front of AMC Theatres at Desert Ridge Marketplace, 21001 N Tatum Blvd.
Spooky Bash Carnival (Oct. 17, 2025). The 7th annual family-friendly Spooky Bash features a nod to the sci-fi favorite Stranger Things, including spooky treats and festivities from the ‘Upside Down,’ a free candy trail, haunted house, carnival games, giveaways, live entertainment, and more. 5-8:30p.m. The District at Desert Ridge Marketplace, 21001 N Tatum Blvd.
42nd Haunt (weekend starting Oct. 17). Castles are home to things lurking in the dark. Cemeteries are home of the dead….. or are they?? Many of the stories told over the centuries of the undead and their rivals have been told as a myth. Come visit and see for yourself if the myth is real…..a $5 donation as admission is encouraged.
Mount Mayhem Haunt (Oct. 17-19, Oct 29-31). Step right up! Ladies and gents! Want to be amazed at the freakshow? Chilled by the creepy features of this years fantastic revelries? Step into the past and scream along with the bearded lady, carnies and spooks of old! The Roaring Hollows will have you shrinking in fear, clutching your parasol and turning your tailcoat to run! 1740 E. Purdue Ave.
Autism-Friendly Trunk or Treat (Oct. 22, 2025). Join us at InBloom Autism Services | Phoenix-Deer Valley for a special family event tailored for young kids with sensory sensitivities and autism. Our Autism Friendly Trunk or Treat will feature a safe and inclusive environment for children to enjoy Halloween festivities with treats and activities. We’ll also have a variety of Autism Resources available for families in the area. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to dress up the family to have a fun and supportive Halloween experience with your little ones! InBloom Autism Services, 20601 North 19th Avenue #Suite 100.
Haunted Castle: The Rot Beneath (Oct. 23-30, 2025). Witness six plays intertwined, each infested with terror to peak curiosities, raise goosebumps, and increase the heart rates of our guests. Haunted Castle returns this October to invite you to survive a collection of horrifying Irish legends, each exploring the rot beneath life’s surface. Will you accept the invitation? Performed by the Ronin Theatre Company. 16+ ONLY. Concessions and beverages available for purchase. Total run time is approx. 2 hours.. The Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central Ave.
Movie in the Park: The Nightmare before Christmas (Oct. 24, 2025). A Free Movie Under the Stars Put on your coziest pajamas and enjoy some free movies under the stars at Patriots Park at CityScape. Be sure to bring your blankets and/or lawn chairs to sit on, and enjoy a meal from one of the delicious CityScape restaurants. 7p.m. Cityscape, 1 E Washington St.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics (Oct. 24 + 30, 2025). Candlelight Concerts bring the magic of live, multi-sensory music experiences to stunning venues in Phoenix, offering audiences an unforgettable evening under the warm glow of candlelight. This Halloween-inspired program at Phoenix Art Museum’s Whiteman Hall features a hauntingly beautiful selection of classics and pop culture favorites, including Thriller by Michael Jackson, Funeral March of a Marionette by Charles Gounod, Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 8, Tubular Bells from The Exorcist, the themes from Stranger Things, Beetlejuice, The Addams Family, Halloween, and Psycho, along with Ghostbusters, Danse Macabre, Night on Bald Mountain, Time Warp from The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and a medley from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Get your tickets now for this spine-tingling musical journey. Ages 8+. 6:30p.m or 8:30p.m. Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 North Central Avenue.
Scary Skelebration (Oct. 25 – 31, 2025). The Science Behind Halloween at the Arizona Science Center. Monsters, ghosts and pumpkins—oh, my! Each October, Arizona Science Center takes inspiration from the ultimate fright night, exploring the science behind all things All Hallows’ Eve. Join us for scary demonstrations and icky activities that explain the unexplainable. Arizona Science Center, 600 East Washington Street.
Spooktacular Spring & 5K (Oct. 25, 2025). Get ready for chills, thrills, and 3.1 miles of fun—Phoenix Children’s is hosting its Spooktacular Sprint & 5K this October! On Saturday, Oct. 25 from 7a.m-11:30a.m, Wesley Bolin Plaza will transform into a Halloween block party, complete with costumed runners, trick-or-treating, and spooky festivities—all to raise vital funds for world-class pediatric care in Arizona. Participants are encouraged to wear their best Halloween costumes to add to the festive spirit. Proceeds from the race support Phoenix Children’s mission to provide world-class medical care to every child in Arizona when they need it most. When registering for the Spooktacular Sprint & 5K, participants may choose to fundraise for a specific area of care or contribute to the Hope Fund, which supports over 170 donation-funded programs and services at Phoenix Children’s.
Halloween Heat 3on3 Basketball Tournament (Oct. 25, 2025). Get ready for one of the most exciting youth basketball events in Phoenix this fall. This tournament is open to boys and girls ages 9-16 and will showcase fast-paced action, music, food, and family fun. Registration is $150 per team (4-player max) with a free agent option of $50 per player. Spectator Admission is $10. Heritage Academy Laveen, 4275 W Baseline Rd.
Spooky Safari at the Phoenix Zoo (Oct. 22-24). Calling all ghosts and goblins! Enjoy a nighttime stroll around the Phoenix Zoo as you delight in ghoulish games, creepy crafts, amazing activities, free facepainting, and numerous candy & treat stations! Get up close and personal with some of the Zoo’s most adorable animal ambassadors, immerse yourself in an interactive show with Dr. T-Rex and meet the Dino Crew, Fair Maidens & Masks, Arizona Ghostbusters and more! Don’t forget to take a spook-tacular spin on the Endangered Species Carousel, ride a camel for the ultimate photo op and more!
Science With a TWIST–Hot Ghoul Halloween (Oct 24). Come for the science, stay for the scares. Prepare to be amazed (and maybe a little alarmed) as we crank up the fright—and the fun—for a spine-tingling evening of adults-only science, monsters, and mayhem. This one’s for the grown ghouls! 6-10p.m.
Science Skele-bration BOO! (Oct. 25-31). Science Skele-bration is creeping through the doors and flooding the floors at Arizona Science Center. From science-inspired boo bubbles and monster DNA to getting creative with spider hats and optical illusions, we’ll be demystifying the science behind Halloween. Costumes encouraged, but not required! Please leave costume masks and weapons at home. All Science Skele-bration activations included with Arizona Science Center Memberships or general admission.
Strange Garden (Oct. 24–25). Explore eerie and enchanting boo-tanical offerings. Enjoy live music, interactive experiences and encounter fascinating creatures. It’s a Halloween experience perfect for all ages. Don’t forget, each kid leaves with a free pumpkin while supplies last. Admission is included with Membership or General Admission to the garden. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 North Galvin Parkway.
MIKZTLI: Dia de Los Muertos Festival (Nov 1, 2025). This free family friendly event has expanded to offer audiences more cultural performances, art vendors, food trucks, and MIKIZTLI’s largest community altar or ofrenda. Attendees of all ages will enjoy a day in the park full of mariachi music, ballet folklòrico performances, arts and crafts activities, delicious food, face painting, and amazing art vendors. Come early to witness the traditional Danza Mexica ceremony, and stay late to be part of the community sunset procession led by “Las Flacas”, the 8-foot-tall animated skeleton puppets, which starts a celebration dance party with live music! Steele Indian School Park, 300 East Indian School Road.
Trick or Treat at the Museum (Oct. 31, 2025) is a day of spooktacular fun! From 9 a.m to 4 p.m. ghosts and ghouls are invited to trick-or-treat through the Museum, monster mash on the dance floor, create a Spooky Tree in the Art Studio, take part in the fashion fright show, and explore three floors of imaginative exhibits! Costumes are optional but strongly encouraged! Please no costume masks that fully cover your face or prop weapons. Free with museum admission. Children’s Museum of Phoenix, 215 North 7th Street.
Arizona Fall Festival (Nov. 8, 2025). Bringing local businesses and Arizonans together to build pride in the local community and support for the local economy. With over 200 vendors, Kid Zone, Local Restaurant Food Court, and Drink in AZ Beverage Garden, make this the biggest community event in Phoenix. This event is free, family-friendly, and dog-friendly. Margaret T. Hance Park, 67 West Culver Street.
PRESCOTT
Annual Trick or Treat Event at Prescott Mall (Oct. 25, 2025). Held the last Saturday of October, this free family event will include trick or treating with participating merchants (while supplies last) as well as trunk or treating by Prescott Cars & Coffee. The day’s activities include balloon twisters, superheroes, craft booth, face painters, a bounce house and DJ. Local food trucks will offer a variety of classic and unique fare. Get spooked with a variety of haunting noises and chilling sounds and end the frighteningly fun evening with a picture at the Trick or Treat photo wall. Pine Ridge Marketplace, 3250 Gateway Blvd.
ZooFest Celebration (Oct 25-26, 2025). Come Celebrate Fall at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary’s ZOOFest! Enjoy Bounce House, Maze, Concessions, Animal feedings, BooZone. Activities are from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Included with paid admission. Members FREE! Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary, 1403 Heritage Park Road.
Costumes for Kids 5K Fun Run (October 25 2025). Join in on a costumed dash in the heart of downtown Prescott. Run or walk this 5k with a purpose, supporting CASA for Kids Foundation. Plus, a 4-lap Fun Run around the Courthouse Plaza. Free pizza for runners. Vendor booths with games. Music provided by Fly by Night Entertainment. $30, Free for participants 16 and youngeror and foster/kinship families. Courthouse Square, 120 S Cortez St., Prescott.
Boo at the Zoo (Oct. 31, 2025). Boo at the Zoo is a fun family event held every October 31st. This year, gates will open for Boo at 5:00 pm for families with children 6 and under and at 6 p.m. for all ages. Last admission will be at 8:30 p.m. Come in costume and trick-or-treat at different stations around the Sanctuary with your favorite animals. Bring a flashlight and see all the nocturnal residents and don’t forget to visit the Boo Zone! $10, members FREE! Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary, 1403 Heritage Park Road.
MESA
Sanctum of Horror and The Breach (Sept 26 – Nov 1 2025). The Sanctum of Horror haunted house is chock full of terror, with undead stories of St. Charlotte Asylum. Ghostly horrors in scary detail await those brave enough to enter. If a post-apocalyptic military bunker scene is more your style, opt for The Breach. Check for hours of operation. Superstition Springs Mall, 6555 East Southern Avenue.
Scarizona (Sept. 26 – Nov. 1). Two haunted houses on one site. Celebrate all things chaotic and bizarre at Mayhem in the Madness, which features plenty of blood, guts and unfriendly clowns. Or explore the confined spaces of Startled Darkness, a near-total dark experience full of loud noises, jolts and other scares. Closed-toed shoes are a must for entry at both haunts. Thursday–Sunday. Check ticket prices and hours of operation. Scarizona Scaregrounds, 1901 N. Alma School Rd., Mesa.
Mrs. Potts Tea Party 6th Annual Halloween Festival (Oct. 25, 2025). Get ready for whimsical wonder, costumes, candy, and royal fun—with Princesses, magical music, and memory-making moments for all! Every child receives a Trick-or-Treat bag upon entry to visit each Princess for treats, autographs, and magical photo ops! Live music & songs to dance your heart out in our enchanting outdoor venue. Visit the Teacup Terrace Food Trailer for delicious food, drinks, and sweet treats available for purchase. 11a.m-12:30p.m. 264 West 2nd Street.
Haunting on Main (Oct. 25, 2025). Downtown Mesa is set to host its annual Haunting on Main on October 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., where participating merchants will hand out individually wrapped treats to children in costume—while supplies last! This free, family-friendly event invites guests to explore downtown businesses marked with bright orange “Trick-or-Treat Here” flyers. Families can also enjoy kid-friendly activities, food, and live music along the north side of Macdonald. Don’t miss this spooktacular celebration in the heart of Downtown Mesa!
Día de los Muertos Festival (Oct. 25 – 26, 2025). Mesa Arts Center is pleased to celebrate Día de los Muertos with an annual event created in collaboration with the community. Día de los Muertos is a celebration of Latin American art and culture related to the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead. The annual free event offers a variety of features, performances and more in celebration of the memories of the deceased. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mesa Arts Center, One East Main Street.
Vertuccio Farms Corn Maze & Fall Festival (Oct. 3-Nov. 2, 2025). This features a five-acre corn maze, mini golf, pumpkin patch, inflatables, petting zoo, mini zip line, barrel train ride, giant jump pad (requires socks), giant tube roll, mini hay maze, spiderweb climb, duck races, train ride, animal area, pumpkin bowling and more. Vertuccio Farms, 4011 South Power Road.
Halloween Boo at the Mesa Public Library (October 2025). A special Preschool Storytime, Halloween Boo, at all four branches. Trick-or-treat stations and other activities outside the libraries will bring spooky fun for the community to enjoy. Mesa Public Library encourages children to wear a costume and bring a treat bag to Halloween Boo.
QUEEN CREEK
Schnepf Farms Pumpkin and Chili Party (Oct. 5-Oct. 29). Schnepf Farms’ beloved Pumpkin & Chili Party returns bigger than ever, blending classic favorites with exciting new attractions. Families can enjoy the pumpkin patch, 10-acre NASCAR-themed corn maze, pig races, hayrides, petting zoo, and the crowd-pleasing Stunt Dog Show. New thrills include the Stuntmasters BMX halfpipe show, expanded ride area, and The Bunker paintball challenge. Food offerings grow with taco and baked potato bars, a Truck Stop with vendors, and expanded chili dinners. Kids can join the interactive Pumpkin Chili Heist, while nightly fireworks and expanded shopping cap off the experience. A true Arizona fall tradition! Tickets start at $26.95 per person. Ask about our annual pass! Free for ages 2 and younger. Schnepf Farms, 24810 South Rittenhouse Road.
SCOTTSDALE
Candytopia Halloween. With candied critters, tasty treats and interactive exhibits, Candytopia is making October memorable for the whole family. Tickets begin at $17.90 for children ages 4-12 and $24.90 for adults. Kids 3 and under enter for free.
Pumpkin Fest at The Princess (Sept. 13-Oct. 31, 2025). Pumpkin Fest is back! We heard you, and we’re thrilled to once again immerse you in a world of autumnal enchantment. The celebration returns—bigger, better, and just across East Princess Boulevard—where an all-new experience awaits. Wander through the winding Hay Maze, hop on family-friendly rides, and capture the moment with charming photo ops under a canopy of fall leaves. Enjoy a pumpkin patch, sweet treats, and even a Spookeasy for the grown-ups. Get ready for a spooktacular celebration under starlit desert skies, only at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, 7575 E Princess Dr.
Halloween Spook-Track-Ula (Oct. 10 – 31, 2025). Stop in for a spell as the Paradise & Pacific Railroad is transformed into a haunted park of fun for our Halloween Spook-Track-ula. The family-friendly event is perfect for kids of all ages. We’ll creep it real with the event’s feature, a spooky train ride created with younger children in mind… a bit spooky, but not too frightening. The event will feature limited capacity one and a half hour time blocks at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. nightly. The park will only be accessible to those who have purchased tickets during a specific time block 6 to 9:30 p.m. $15, Free ages 2 and younger. Tickets must be purchased online. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 East Indian Bend Road.
Candie’s Halloween Character Carnival (Oct. 18, 2025). Get ready for a magical day of fun, fantasy, and Halloween cheer at our Family Fall Festival! Bring the whole family and enjoy character meet and greets with princesses, heroes, police pup, cute red monster from your favorite street, and more. And don’t miss the highlight of the day: our Halloween Parade – dress up in your favorite costume and strut your spooky stuff! Free Outdoor Event. No Admission or Activity Fee Required! Arizona Boardwalk, 9500 East Vía de Ventura, Suite E-100.
City of Scottsdale Fall Festival (Oct. 18, 2025). The Scottsdale Fall Festival is moving to the Scottsdale Civic Center — and we’re leveling up the fun! This free, family-friendly event features something for everyone: a live band, DJ, magic show, and for the first time ever, a cocktail garden. Kids can fill their bags in Trick-or-Treat Alley, explore our festive Pumpkin Patch, and enjoy over 25 carnival-style games, crafts, face painting, and hands-on activities. Plus, visit booths hosted by City of Scottsdale departments to learn about upcoming projects and chat with staff. Don’t forget to check out “Tales from the Haunted Stacks” — a spooky library experience where storybook monsters have come to life. And best of all — activities are free to enjoy! 3939 N Drinkwater Blvd.
Boo Bash Block Party (Oct. 18, 2025). The Promenade Scottsdale is hosting the ultimate free family-friendly Halloween celebration at its Boo Bash Block on Saturday, October 18 from 5–7 PM near Nordstrom Rack. This festive evening will be filled with fun for all ages, including music, games, and a lively costume parade led by the DJ and Party Crew. Families can enjoy Nightmare Before Christmas–themed crafts, mini pumpkin decorating, and a round of Pumpkin Putt Mini Golf with nine festive holes. Other highlights include train rides through the enchanting Promenade Pumpkin Walk, airbrush tattoos, sweet treats, Instagram-worthy photo opportunities, and entertainment from a scarecrow stilt walker. 16243 N Scottsdale Rd.
Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival (Oct. 24 – 26, 2025). Get ready to soar into the Halloween spirit! Watch as dozens of balloons light up the night, each one glowing eerily in the dark. Happening each evening, it’s a breathtaking sight you won’t want to miss! Kids can trick-or-treat around each balloon, meeting pilots dressed in festive costumes while collecting plenty of treats. Dress to impress in your Halloween best! Enter our costume contest for a chance to win spooktacular prizes in categories for kids, adults, and groups. Last, enjoy live music, dance performances, and magic shows throughout the festival. There’s something eerie for everyone! Costumes are welcome (but not required), and best of all — everything is free to enjoy! Ticket purchase required. 5 to 9 p.m. Salt River Fields, 7555 North Pima Road.
SHOW LOW & SURROUNDING AREAS
The Willis Farm (Sept 27-Oct 31, 2025). Come pick your own pumpkin at this 4th generation local farm! Families can also partake in movie nights, family dances, hayrides, corn mazes, kid zones, train tickets, games, and laser tag. Please check the weather before arriving. Closed on Sundays. Pick Pumpkins, visit the corn maze, train rides, game zone and laser tag. Haunt Nights (Saturdays). If you dare come experience a night of terror at the Haunted Corn Maze. $22. $12 kids. Tickets purchased online only. The Willis Farm & Ranch, 381 South 1st East Street.
Trunk or Treat Show Low (Oct. 25). This Trunk or Treat event starts at 3pm and ends at 7pm and is located at Hatch Toyota 1051 N. Automall Parkway. More than 30 local businesses will have trunks and booths set up to pass out Halloween candy with several adding quick play, simple games to win prizes. Be Sure to bring a bag to collect your Halloween Candy! This is a FREE Kid’s Event, with no admission charges. This year we will have food vendors, Kidz zone, and music entertainment.
Trunk or Treat Heber/Overgaard (Oct. 25). Decorate your vehicle and join in the fun. Free food, cake walk and hay rides. Vehicles can begin arriving around 3 p.m. Event is 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Tall Timbers Park.
SURPRISE
Desert Fall Festival (Sept. 26-Nov. 1, 2025).The Desert Fall Festival transforms 13 acres of desert into a glowing autumn wonderland with pumpkins, interactive attractions, delicious food, and unique photo ops. Families can enjoy riding a real excavator, a glowing scavenger hunt with 10-ft pumpkin sculptures, apple cannons, hay bale archery, a giant corn pit, zipline, fun slide, pumpkin bowling, DIY hat bar, and more. Seasonal treats include wood-fired pizza, turkey legs, caramel apples, and cider slushies. Nightly entertainment features balloon artists, animal encounters, and live music. General admission: $22.95; Fast Pass: $10. 14470 W. Tienna Buena Ln.
Sensory Friendly Trunk or Treat (Oct. 18, 2025). Join Autism Society of Greater Phoenix and T.E.A.M. 4 Kids Pediatric Therapy for a Sensory Friendly Trunk or Treat in Surprise! This family event is free but registration is required to have a headcount. Come on out for some fun and treats without the spooks and scares! Be sure to bring something to collect your treats in! This is the perfect place to practice Trick or Treating skills. Guests will vote for the best trunker. Open to all ages and abilities! T.E.A.M. 4 Kids, 15116 N Cotton Ln.
Fall Fest at Chick-fil-A (Oct. 22, 2025). Come celebrate the season! Face painting, balloon twisters, petting zoo, pumpkin painting (bring your own pumpkin!), free giveaways, trunk or treat, special visits from the Chick-fil-A Cow, and more! 5-8:00p.m. Chick-fil-A Surprise Marketplace, 13725 W Bell Rd.
Monster Bash (Oct. 24, 2025). Get ready for a wickedly good time at Monster Bash! The evening is packed with dancing, carnival games, a costume contest and STEM activities. Mark your calendars for this frightfully fun event. Countryside Recreation Center, 15038 N Parkview Pl.
TEMPE
Creepy Candy Crawl at Tempe Marketplace (Oct TBA, 2025). Calling all goblins, ghosts and ghouls… get ready for a haunted Halloween bash at the annual Creepy Candy Crawl at Tempe Marketplace! Dress up in your spookiest and kookiest costumes to partake in contests, parade through The District, trick-or-treat from store to store, snap free photos and enjoy games, prizes and entertainment. Tempe Marketplace, 2000 East Rio Salado Parkway. tempemarketplace.com
Four Peaks Oktoberfest (October 10 – 12, 2025). The Tempe Oktoberfest combines beer gardens, live music, a polka stage, great food including German fare, a carnival, kids activities and much more fun. Tempe Town Lake and Tempe Beach Park, 80 West Rio Salado Parkway.
Brick-or-Treat at Legoland Discovery Center (Sept. 25 – Oct. 31, 2025). A LEGO-tastic Halloween event built just for families! Brew up fun at the Potion Kitchen, a place to create potions of all sorts by combining your building creativity. Plus, enjoy monster-ific activities and an exclusive 4D Halloween movie, The Great Monster Chase, during the family Halloween event. Costumes are encouraged. All ages. Legoland Discovery Center, 5000 South Arizona Mills Circle. Suite 135.
Free Art Friday: Pumpkin Patch (Oct. 17, 2025). Experience pumpkin fun at every turn! Engage all five senses with a bountiful harvest of free, fall-themed activities for you and your little ones. Sip wonder-fall coffee from Eis Cafe while making a craft. Edna Arts Center Courtyard, 3340 South Rural Road.
Sweet Treat Spooktacular (Oct. 22, 2025). A festive evening featuring trick-or-treating, a live Halloween-themed Funergy show, festive games and photo ops, a Beetlejuice Stilt Walker, and a costume contest for ages 0–5, 6–13, plus Best Family/Group.
Dave & Boo-Ster’s Halloween Bash (Oct. 31, 2025). This Halloween, gather your little goblins, ghosts, and ghouls for an evening of wickedly fun entertainment. Your $10 ticket offers incredible value with access to a range of eerie-sistible activities.
TUCSON & SURROUNDING AREAS
Nightfall (Oct 2-Nov 1, 2025). Now in its 33rd year, Arizona’s premier western haunt, Nightfall, returns to Old Tucson this spooky season with more scares, larger haunts, and all new entertainment, attractions, craft cuisine and creepy cocktails. Stay tuned for updates and announcements on season schedule, special offers and of course, which super-villain has taken hold of the town of Nightfall. Old Tucson Entertainment, 201 S. Kinney Road.
Terror in the Corn (open weekends in October). Forget houses—how about a haunted cornfield? Enjoy a night of outdoor fright consistently voted as one of the area’s best haunted attractions. The corn is calling. Thursday – Sundays. 13591 W Avra Valley Rd., Marana.
Boo Bash at Lincoln Park (Oct. 18, 2025). Tucson Parks and Recreation presents the Boo Bash at Lincoln Park, soccer fields, 4325 S. Pantano Road. It will be a free, fun-filled night of tricks and treats. Come enjoy carnival games, trunk-or-treat, show off your costumes, graveyard golf, and more. Food will be available for purchase from local food trucks. Remember to bring your own bag to collect candy from all the games and trunk-or-treats. Lincoln Regional Park (Soccer Fields), 4325 South Pantano Road.
Family Festival in the Park (Nov. 15, 2025). Cigna and Tucson Parks and Recreation are proud to present the 16th annual Family Festival in the Park from. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gene C. Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place. There will be games, prizes, crafts, inflatables, entertainment, and class demonstrations. Reid Park Zoo will have $1 admission (funds going to the Reid Park Zoo’s Conservation Fund), and the Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center will host free swimming from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Gene C. Reid Park, 900 South Randolph Way.
Marana Fall Festival (Oct. 18, 2025). Join your friends and neighbors as the community celebrates its agrarian roots. This event features: Carnival Rides, Mutton Bustin’ Contest, Live Country Music, a Beer Garden presented by Marana Heritage Conservancy, Movies In Marana, Sunflower Field & Photo Set, Creation Station with FREE Sunflower Crafts, Food Trucks, Artisan & Craft Vendors and more. Marana Heritage River Park, 12375 North Heritage Park Drive.
Creature Features at the BOO!seum (Oct. 25-26, 2025). Learn about the not-so-spooky Halloween creatures that call the Sonoran Desert home at the Creature Features at the Boo!seum. Bats, owls, snakes, tarantulas, and bugs take center stage in this fun and educational weekend. Visit activity stations around grounds, each with a fun activity! Free with Museum admission. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum,
2021 North Kinney Road.
WICKENBURG
Vulture City Awakening (Oct. 24–25, 2025). This Halloween, Arizona’s most haunted ghost town comes alive with spooky fun for the whole family! On Friday and Saturday, little ghouls and goblins can join a trick-or-treating group tour through the historic streets at 5:30PM—with surprises and sweets around every corner. Then, from 6–9PM, dare to enter our immersive haunted house staged inside original 1800s buildings ($5 admission). 3-9p.m. On Saturday only, the Wickenburg Marshals bring the Old West roaring back to life with a comedy skit and shoot-out at 4PM. The fun continues at 6PM with our lively costume contest—kids (ages 2–15) compete cash prizes! Looking for a quieter visit? On Sunday, the pace slows so families can soak in the festive Halloween décor and explore the ghost town’s history in the daylight. Save on admission! Purchase tickets online in advance—door prices are higher. Vulture City Ghost Town, 36610 N. 355th Ave.
WILCOX
Fall Pumpkin Celebration at Apple Annie’s Orchard (open weekends). Fall time at the farm means pumpkins, hayrides, corn maze, sunflowers and fall weather! Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day in the country. Our 12.5-acre, 600,000-stalk corn maze opens every day with three levels of difficulty. The hayride will take you on a ride through the farm to the pumpkin patch where you will find the biggest selection of pumpkins growing on the vine in Arizona! Visit the sunflower field with flowers taller than you, and check out the variety of vegetables to be picked in the fields including fall favorites like broccoli and winter squash. Apple Annies (The Farm), 6405 West Williams Road. Taste of Fall Experience (Sept. 13 – 14, 20 – 21). Indulge in our caramel apple cider slushies, cider donut sundaes, and salted caramel topped apple pie with ice cream and whipped cream. Trust us, it’s a mouth-watering affair that you don’t want to miss. So, mark your calendars for these weekends in September, and join us for an unforgettable celebration of all things autumn! Apple Annies (The Orchard), 2081 West Hardy Road. Corn Maze (Sept. 20 – October 31). Get ready to be blown away by our 12.5-acre corn maze with over 600,000 stalks! Open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two levels of difficulty. Apple Annies (The Farm), 6405 West Williams Road. appleannies.com
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