Halloween costume parties can be great fun for both children and adults. Here are some restaurants, hotels and bars that have let me know that they are having a special Halloween event.
Iguana Mack’s Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Party
1371 N. Alma School Road, Chandler
Dog-friendly, Halloween costume party with contests, prizes and lunch for dogs and people. $6.95 lunch specials for people; dog lunches (chicken & rice) $3; dog beer (non-alcoholic) $3; dog lunch & beer combo $5; reservations recommended. Pie eating & fastest tail wagging contests for dogs, costume contests (best dog costume, best owner & dog costume, best iguana costume, looks most like owner contest), Bingo Macko (no charge) with non-cash prizes, onsite adoptions through MCACC’s Mobile Pet Adoption Bus. A benefir for Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC). All dogs present at Iguana Mack’s Howl-O-Ween event must be sociable, on a leash, licensed and current on all vaccinations.
In 2009: October 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pumpkin & Enzyme Facial
Revive Spa at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Phoenix
Enjoy a luxurious Halloween treat with a Pumpkin & Enzyme Facial, a rejuvenating treatment using the natural fruit enzyme found in pumpkin. The Pumpkin & Enzyme Facial provides the revitalizing properties of pumpkin combined with the exfoliating benefits of vitamin A, stimulating cellular turnover for softer and naturally hydrated skin.
The 50-minute facial begins with a relaxing cleansing, followed by an exfoliation, a facial mask, massage and a deluxe custom moisturizer. Special discounted rate $100. For reservations, call 480-293-3700.
In 2009: Month of October
Halloween at the Westin Kierland
Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Scottsdale
Check your family into the Westin Kierland for a Spooktacular Halloween with The FUN Team. Kids can join the FUN Team for frightfully FUN games and activities including a pass the pumpkin, mummy relay races, spooky s’mores, trick-or-treating, Mad Scientist, Teen Fear Factor, Kids Monster Bashand a Halloween Costume Parade! Families can enjoy Kierland “Klue” a family FUN game to figure out just how the Halloween crime took place, or take part of the Resort’s annual pumpkin decorating contest and see them on display in the Kierland Mining Co. Families who would like to take part in the Resort’s Halloween FUN can call 480-624-1000 to book their Halloween stay.
In 2009: Last week of October
Howl-ween Costume Contest
W Scottsdale Hotel
A free event, W Scottsdale will roll out its signature purple carpet and step & repeat for its favorite four-legged friends it hosts its first Howl-ween Costume Contest. In partnership with Lost Our Home Pet Foundation and Oh, My Dog Boutique, pups are invited to strut their stuff for a wealth of prizes that include a two-night stay at W Scottsdale, dog accessories, a Sushi Roku gift certificate and much more. A signature Boo-berry martini will be available with all proceeds from the sale of the cocktail going to benefit Lost Our Home, which will have several pups available for adoption. Light refreshments will be available for purchase and the Bliss Spa squad will be on hand providing owners with a little pampering. RSVP to scottsdale.events@whotels.com.
In 2009: October 29 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Pumpkins at the Peak
Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak, 7677 North 16th Street, Phoenix
Calling all ghouls, goblins, clowns, witches and other characters together for an evening of Halloween fun. Pumpkins at the Peak transforms the 4-acre River Ranch into a Halloween haunt with art booth, games, music, tick-or-treat stations and of course water park fun. Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak and the Phoenix Fire Department collaborate for this annual event, and donate all event processed to St. Mary’s Food Bank to help feed the hungry this holiday season. The event is open to both the community and resort guests. Admission is $5 per person, or 2 can of food per person. A special buffet will also be offered at Hole-in-the-Wall, $16 adults, $9 children, from 4 to 8 p.m. Arizona residents can also enjoy a Halloween weekend stay at both Pointe Hilton Resorts – Tapatio Cliffs and Squaw Peak - for only $99!
In 2009: October 30 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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