If part of your Halloween celebration includes enhancing your nightmare potential, these places are ready and willing to help.
Ahwatukee Haunted House & Hayride
Ahwatukee Community Swim & Tennis Center4700 East Warner Road, Phoenix
480-893-3431, ext. 0
The haunting begins at 6 p.m. each night and ends at 10 p.m. Please note that 6 7:30 p.m. is designated a less frightening time for all younger goblins. $6 for adults, $4 for children (2 - 12 yrs old). Includes a hayride through the Haunted Park.
In 2008: October 24, 25, 26
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Alien Extreme
4011 S Power Rd (south of Elliot)Mesa, Arizona
In 2008: Postponed until 2009
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Arizona's Original Scream Park
Loop 101 at McDowell Road in Scottsdale480-444-2590
Throughout the month of October you can visit four haunted attractions. Not recommended for children under 12. Check online for a coupon and for information on Family Night.
In 2008: October 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, November 1, 2
AZ Field of Screams
Tolmachoff Farms5726 N. 75th Ave., Glendale
1/4 mile south of Bethany Home Road on the west side of 75th Ave.
623-386-1301
AZ Field of Screams is a haunted corn maze. Dare to enter this corn field planted over an old cemetery -- watch out for the living dead. Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Not recommended for children under 10 years old. $12
In 2008: October 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31
Bloodburn Cemetary
Chandler, ArizonaChris Lagemann sets up a haunted attraction at his home in Chandler each year. He doesn't charge for admission, but donations are accepted. Bloodburn Cemetary changes every year. Check the web site for the address.
In 2008: Dates to be announced (check web site)
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Doomtown
Rawhide at Wild Horse PassI-10 and Wild Horse Pass Blvd.
Chandler, Arizona
From their web site: "Witness the horrifying madness of Undertaker, Digger Payne and experience spine-chilling shows and attractions that tell his story." The Crypt Haunted House has moved to Rawhide Western Town. The Crypt is not recommended for children under 10. New in 2008: A new haunted house, The Asylum. $16/person for both Haunts; $12/person for a single Haunt; $23/person for both Haunts with Rawhide Town Pass. Here's a map and directions to Rawhide.
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In 2008: October 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31 & November 1, 2 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Fear Farm
99th Avenue, 1/4 mile north of McDowell near the Loop 101 and I-10 Interchange623-936-4598
Fear Farm is 25 acres of pure terror with 4 horrifying experiences. From the web site: "Start your FEAR FARM tour at the ASYLUM where you will encounter grotesque, disturbed psychotics who will invade your mind....FATAL VALLEY MORTUARY & GRAVEYARD beckons you to experience the mysterious transformation from rotting flesh to zombies....The hazardous walk takes you to CARNEVIL where creepy side show freaks and depraved clowns who are the devils rejects, will have you fleeing for your life....and the slaughterhouse bloodbath in the APOCALYPSE will push you over the edge. The butchers are DYING to 'meat' you."
In 2008: September 25, 26, 27, 28, October 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31
Ghoulfland and The Gauntlet
Golfland/Sunsplash, Mesa (Map)In the castles Gauntlet black death has eroded the 3,000 square foot European style haunted house. "The Gauntlet is not recommended for young children, those with heart conditions, or those who want to remain living." For those too squeamish for The Gauntlet, visit the spooktacular 18-hole miniature ghoulf course. Admission to The Gauntlet is $12 including four free game tokens; Spooktacular Ghoulf is $7.75.
In 2008: The Gauntlet: October 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, November 1; Spooktacular Ghoulf: October 9 November 1
Morbid Manor
5755 N. 51st Ave, Glendale, AZ623-205-6455
Annual Morbid Manor Charity Haunted House has 9,000 sq. ft. of individual scenes, all for charity. Free admission but donations are accepted benefiting The American Heart Association, The Desert Southwest Alzheimer's Association, The Lance Corporal Josh Thornton Memorial Scholarship Fund, and The Ryan McBride Memorial Music Fund.
In 2008: October 29 - 31
Shadowlands Haunted Attraction
Shadowlands Haunted Attraction consists of three extreme walk-through attractions that combine state-of-the-art Hollywood effects with ultra-realistic environments, placing YOU in incredibly terrifying situations. Situations in which you must make decisions, face your fears, and risk your own fate. But don't expect the usual. You'll have to think, solve, search, rescue, run, crawl, slide, hide, climb, and ultimately escape if you want to survive. Located at Fiesta Mall, in Mesa. $20 per person. Check online for discounts.In 2008: September 26, 27, 28, October 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, November 1
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"Twisted Big Top" - Westgate City Center's Haunted House
Three different haunted attractions, all centered around carnival-themed victims. Every sense will be attacked - sight, sound, touch, smell and the taste of fear. With scenes so horrifying, it will either cure your phobia of clowns or haunt you forever. Map to Westgate City Center.In 2008: September 18 - November 2 (except Mondays and Tuesdays)
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All dates, times, prices and offerings are subject to change without notice.


