Halloween Events & Festivals in Phoenix - 2012

Ghosts, goblins and monsters of all ages will love the Sprinkles Halloween BOO Box! Vanilla Milk Chocolate, Red Velvet, Black and White and Caramel Apple cupcakes adorned with Sprinkles ghost and BOO sugar decorations. Sealed with a BOO Spooky Cupcakes sticker.
Location: Sprinkles Cupcakes, 4501 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
In 2012: Available October 8 - 31

By Scorpius Dance Theatre. A young woman searches for her lost love only to find he has been lured into a band of bloodsuckers. Frightened yet fascinated, the girl struggles to avoid becoming part of their underworld when she becomes infatuated with the king vampire. A story with passion, lust, and jealousy, A Vampire Tale is an intense spectacle of dark debauchery. The production features dark and sexy drama, quirky and comedic episodes, and visually stunning aerial feats. New twists and turns this year include an interactive beginning with audience participation, additional choreography, and additional aerial performances. Tickets start at $25 (plus fees). Vamp Passes (front row seat, signed program) are $15 extra.
Location: Phoenix Theatre
In 2012: October 11-13 and 18-20; October 31-November 3

Artwalk, live entertainment, contests. Come in your best "End of Days" outfit. Part of 2nd Friday event in downtown Mesa.
Location: Downtown Mesa
In 2012: October 12 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

A Victorian dinner party on the Gazebo Patio in the midst of the early Phoenix pioneers who grace the old Pioneer Cemetery. Package includes: salad, entree (choice of meat or non-meat dish), dessert, iced tea or lemonade, music, a lively turn-of-the-century skit, one raffle ticket and a flashlight tour of the cemetery featuring live reenactment characters. $25 per person. All proceeds will go to the Pioneers’ Cemetery Association tombstone restoration project. This event is by reservation only. No tickets will be sold at the cemetery gates. For more information call 480-969-4049.
Location: Pioneer & Military Memorial Park Cemetery, Phoenix
In 2012: Saturday, October 13 from 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

The Phoenix Arizona Paranormal Society conducts a paranormal investigation of the Mesa Historical Museum. Using the latest in technical equipment, the investigators will seek to capture and explain ghostly happenings. Do pianos really play themselves, do objects move on their own, and who has been seen sitting in the museum's wagon? Bring a flashlight and wear comfortable shoes. No children under 16. Light refreshments. Tickets are $25 and all proceeds go to benefit the Mesa Historical Museum.
Location: Arizona Museum of Natural History, Main and Macdonald in downtown Mesa
In 2012: October 13 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

This is a special glow-in-the-dark puppet show for Halloween. Ideal for children (3+) and adults alike. Presented by the Youth Theater at Theater Works. "Make-n-Take" Puppet Workshop following each performance (nominal fee).
Location: Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, Black Box Theater
In 2012: October 13, 20, 27

Explore the trails by night. Enjoy an evening of entertainment and activities all about nocturnal animals of Arizona. Solve the mystery of thr Enchanted Trail and make your very own animal mask—just in time for Halloween. Live animals, glow-in-the-dark critters, a bat cave, a trash troll. Great for families. Free admission.
See pictures of Enchanted Trail at Audubon Arizona.
Location: Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 South Central Avenue, Phoenix
In 2012: October 19 - 21, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.