Halloween parties, festivals, and shows, continued from the previous page.
Halloween Spooktacular
Downtown Library Courtyard, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler, Arizona480-782-2735
An evening of safe family fun. Food, games, arts and crafts, costume contests, souvenir photos, and a Haunted House. Everyone is welcome to wear a costume and enter the costume contest and parade.
In 2008: Friday, October 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
See photos of October festivities at Chandler's Halloween Spooktacular!
GlendOberfest
Historic Sahuaro Ranch, Glendale, ArizonaThis free event features carnival-style games, on-site trick or treating, Hallowympics parade, live entertainment, EggHaunt and the “Sinister Sinema” haunted house presented by ASU at the West Campus. Everyone is encouraged to dress up. Bring your unfinished jack-o’-lantern for the pumpkin decorating contest. Special post event concert from 9 to 10 p.m., featuring Arizona’s ultimate KISS Tribute Band - Kissmania! Rock out, dressed up as your favorite KISS band member. Historic Sahuaro Ranch is adjacent to Sahuaro Ranch Park, at 59th Avenue and Mountain View Road.
In 2008: Friday, October 31 from 6 to 9 p.m.
See photos of GlendOberfest in Glendale!
Queen Creek Trunk or Treat
Desert Mountain Park, 22201 S. Hawes Road480-970-0500
People sign up to host and decorate a trunk. Trunk or Treat provides a safe environment for families to come and enjoy an inexpensive evening of Halloween fun! Children trick-or-treat by going from car trunk to car trunk on “Trunk or Treat Street” to get their bags filled with goodies. The Town of Queen Creek provides all the candy. Other activities include the Bone Garden, Little Goblin Zone (ages 4 and under), Stage Fright, Phantom Fun House and the ‘Howl’oween Canine Costume Contest.
In 2008: Friday, October 31 from 6 to 9 p.m.
See photos of Queen Creek's Halloween Trunk or Treat!
Apache Junction Halloween Festival
Prospector Parks Sports Fields, 3015 N. Idaho Rd.480-983-2181
Costume contest, pumpkin carving contest (pumpkins must be carved prior to contest). Admission is free. Food and games offered at a minimal fee.
In 2008: Friday, October 31 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
See photos of Apache Junction's Halloween Festival!
Tempe's Annual Family Halloween Carnival
Kiwanis Park, 6005 S. All-America WayTempe, Arizona
Event highlights include costume contests for all ages, carnival games, food, and entertainment.
In 2008: Friday, October 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
See photos of Tempe's Annual Family Halloween Carnival!
Halloween Spooktacular Carnival
Town Park (Monroe & 9th St)Buckeye, AZ
This event features all kinds of goulish fun including the creepy carnival games, crazy car rides, petting zoo, face painting, mad bingo, and the haunted “Maze of Mayhem”. Bring your finished jack-o-lantern for a jack-o-lantern carving contest at 7 p.m. A costume contest begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the event are 50¢ each. Games and food are 1 - 6 tickets each. All proceeds will benefit local non-profit groups that will be running the booths.
In 2008: October 31 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Hallopalooza
Arizona Science Center600 E. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Scary activities, scary planetarium shows, candy for the trick-or-treaters and even a costume parade.
In 2008: October 31 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Arizona Broadway Theatre Halloween Costume Party
7701 West Paradise Lane, PeoriaArizona Broadway Theatre (ABT) is offering a Halloween party in its lobby. Open to the public, this event includes holiday food, a costume contest, a live cabaret with the cast of ABT's mainstage production of the hit musical CABARET and their friends, and ABT's cash bar will be open. Cost: $5 donation.
In 2008: October 31 at 7:30 p.m.
Ghost Ball Halloween Block Party
Downtown Scottsdale, Arizona602-405-9721 or 480-284-6033
The streets of downtown Scottsdale come alive the Saturday before Halloween as Valley VIPs and celebrities join an expected 10,000 guests at Axis/Radius (7340 E. Indian Plaza) and Suede (7333 E. Indian Plaza) nightclubs’ annual “Ghost Ball” Halloween block party. The entire block of Indian Plaza located between Buckboard and Saddlebag will be transformed into a stylish scare-fest and an all-night All Hallows Eve celebration. Tickets start at $20 and advanced ticket purchases are recommended. 21 and older only.
In 2008: October 31
See photos of the Ghost Ball!
Great Pumpkin Race and Festival Saturday
A 5K Great Pumpkin Run and 1 Mile Mini Pumpkin Family & Pet Fun Run in costume. Prize for Best Costume for children, adults, and pets. The DJ will get participants amped up for the race, playing your favorite tunes all day long. Children’s activities including a bouncer, face painter, and a safe trick-or-treat in the Theatre District. Mesa Riverview.In 2008: November 1 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Didn't find exactly what you were looking for? The destinations listed on the pumpkin patch page also have games, activities and entertainment.
There are literally hundreds of Halloween events in Arizona during the month of October. A great resource to find other activities outside of the Phoenix area is Community Information & Referral.
All dates, times, prices and offerings are subject to change without notice.
