Halloween parties, festivals, and shows, continued from the previous page.
Halloween Spooktacular Carnival
Downtown Buckeye
Buckeye, AZ
All kinds of goulish fun. Creepy carnival games, crazy car rides, petting zoo, face painting, mad bingo, haunted “Maze of Mayhem”. Bring a finished jack-o-lantern for a carving contest at 7 p.m. Costume contest begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the event are 50¢ each. Games and food are 1 - 6 tickets each. Proceeds will benefit local non-profits.
In 2009: October 30 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
See photos of the festivities at Buckeye's Halloween Spooktacular Carnival!
Downtown Phoenix Zombie Walk
Heritage Square
People dress up as zombies, and shambled around downtown Phoenix.
In 2009: October 30 at 5:30 p.m.
Family Halloween Adventure
Escalante Community Center, 2150 E. Orange Street, Tempe
Eerie mansion, music, crafts, haunted house, and games provide a night of fun, fright, and frolic. Admission can be purchased on the night of event or can be pre-purchased starting October 20th at the Escalante Community Center for $5. Call 480-350-5831.
In 2009: Friday, October 30 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
See photos of the Family Halloween Adventure at Escalante Community Center!
Halloween Spooktacular
National Comedy Theatre, Mesa
Improv featuring games so spooky and hilarious they are only performed once a year! $12 per adult and $10 for students and seniors. Come in costume for $2 off admission and a chance to win a prize package of free tickets to the National Comedy Theatre. Five hilarious Spooktaculars to choose from: October 30th at 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. or Saturday October 31st at 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. for all-ages; Saturday October 31st at 11:45 p.m. for the Spooktacular at Midnight.
In 2009: Friday and Saturday, October 30 and 31.
Halloween Monster Bash & Balloon Illumination
Peoria Sports Complex
16101 North 83rd Avenue
Peoria, Arizona
Parade of Costumes Contest, carnival games, inflatable activities, Mad Science, make-n-take crafts, story-time, puppet shows, entertainment. Some activities require a minimal fee. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Free admission with canned food to help benefit the St. Mary’s/Westside Food Bank Alliance.
In 2009: Saturday, October 31 from 5 to 9 p.m.
See photos of Halloween festivities at the Peoria Sports Complex!
Fall Festival
Eldorado Park, South Ball Field
1909 N. Miller Road, Scottsdale
480-312-2483
Take a trip through the Haunted Forest, play interactive games for both kids and adults, participate in the costume parade, enter into costume and pumpkin-carving competitions, dog costume contest and fireworks. Free admission.
In 2009: Saturday, October 31 from 6 to 9 p.m.
GlendOberfest
Historic Sahuaro Ranch, Glendale, Arizona
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. Free admission.
In 2009: Saturday, October 31 from 5 to 10 p.m.
See photos of GlendOberfest in Glendale!
Queen Creek Trunk or Treat
Desert Mountain Park, 22201 S. Hawes Road
480-970-0500
People sign up to host and decorate a trunk. 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 2009: Saturday, October 31 from 5 to 9 p.m.
See photos of Queen Creek's Halloween Trunk or Treat!
Tempe's Annual Family Halloween Carnival
Kiwanis Park, 6005 S. All-America Way
Tempe, Arizona
Event highlights include costume contests for all ages, carnival games, food, and entertainment.
In 2009: Saturday, October 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
See photos of Tempe's Annual Family Halloween Carnival!
Cave Creek Wicked
Throughout Downtown Cave Creek
Family activities include Haunted Houses, children and pet costume parades, a dunk tank, horse costume contest, Pumpkin carving, Mummy wrapping contest, Psychic readings and Thriller street dances. Cruise the streets of Cave Creek stopping at popular locations such as Los Mesquite Taqueria, Cave Creek Coffee Company & C4 Martini & Wine Bar, Buffalo Chip, Harolds and the Hideaway for chances to win cash prizes for best costume, most creative, sexiest, etc. at each location.
In 2009: Saturday, October 31 from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (costume contests and restaurant offerings); noon to 8 p.m. (family activities)
Malloween
The District at Desert Ridge Marketplace
Families can trick or treat from store to store, with music and prizes at Radio Disney's annual Malloween celebration. Dress in your Halloween best and join in the fun with this not-so-spooky and a-little-bit-kooky Halloween tradition.
In 2009: Saturday, October 31 from noon to 3 p.m.
See photos of Malloween at Desert Ridge Marketplace!
Costume Contest at the Arizona Irish Festival
Margaret T. Hance (Deck) Park, Phoenix.
The AZ Irish Festival falls on Halloween this year. Children (of all ages!) are welcome to wear Halloween costumes in honor of the holiday that once marked the end of summer for the ancient Celts. Kids 12 and under in costume admitted free. A Halloween costume contest will occur late afternoon: best-dressed of the day, most creative costume, scariest costume and "Best” in age group categories of 6 & under and 7-12. Trick-or-treat in the Wee Folk area.
In 2009: Saturday, October 31
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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.
