Halloween Events & Festivals in Phoenix - 2012

A classic Halloween, helping you get more out of your crafting, trick-or-treating, and costume parties. Halloween-based workshops, entertainment, and a cool Monster Marketplace to help get you ready and inspired. Costumes are encouraged. $7 online in advance, $10 at the door, kids 12 and under free.
Location: New School for the Arts and Academics, 1216 E. Apache Boulevard, Tempe
In 2012: September 29 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Experience an 18-hole miniature golf course that has undergone a terrifying transformation! Evenings, closes midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, 10 p.m. all other nights. $6.25 per child; $7.25 per adult (plus tax).
See a picture of Spooktacular Golf.
Location: Golfland, Mesa
In 2012: October 1 - October 31

Not scary and meant to be enjoyed by little kids, ages preschool to Grade 3.
Location: 302 W. Latham St., Phoenix, AZ 85003
In 2012: October 3 - 31 (Wednesdays through Fridays)

A new play by Carrie Behrens (author of Night of the Chicken and Night of the Chicken II), will kick off the Halloween season at Space 55. The end-of-the-world premiere features five short comedies set in a post-apocalyptic world crawling with cannibals, cyborgs, zombies, mutants, Frankenstein sisters and crafty panhandlers. This evening of spooky fun is rated PG-13 for some (comedic) violence. $15 per ticket.
Location: Space 55, 636 E. Pierce Street, Phoenix
In 2012: October 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20

An exhibition of artworks that evoke childhood memories of the monsters and mayhem of a child’s imagination. Things that Go Bump in the Night are conjured up in visions of mystery created by the following regional artists: Taylor Atchley, Carol Balyozian, Sue Berzelius, Sandra Branjord, Brian Carroll, Elaine Pilbrow- Cash, Linda Chappel, Craig Cheply, J. Connelly, Emily Costello, Sue Cullumber, Breana Curtis, Lee Davis, Paula DeBenedetto, Sherry Drzal, Kathleen Escobedo, Jeff Falk, Sue Falkner, Galveston Elementary, Cheryl Juracich, Linh Lam, George Lenz, Susan Lenz, Spencer Mahaffey, Rodney McLellan, Mark A. Molina, J. Pierce, Christy Puetz, Mary Ann Rodriquez-Veatch, Tony Rosano, Illa Ross, Helen Rowles, Jay Stewart, Mary Lou Stewart, Hank Tusinski, Steven Velazquez, Lorraine Whitt & Timothy Wong. From the creature that hid beneath your bed, to nightmares of stuffed animals come to life, our exhibit holds a wide array of images that evoke childhood memories of a cold, autumn night. The artworks relay stories and cultural folklore passed down through generations. Artist Reception: Friday, October 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission.
Location: Vision Gallery, 10 E. Chicago Street, Chandler
In 2012: October 5 - November 3

Arizona Curriculum Theater presents a month-long celebration of the short stories and poems of Edgar Allan Poe. Audiences are invited inside the walls of a 19th Century asylum for the criminally insane where inmates will recount their grisly crimes. Tickets: $20 general admission, students $15. Service fees may apply. No assigned seats. Hotel San Carlos shows are 21+ only. Soul Invictus Theatre shows are recommended for ages 8 and up.
Location: Hotel San Carlos (202 North Central Ave, Phoenix) and Soul Invictus Theatre and Gallery (1022 NW Grand Avenue, Phoenix).
In 2012: Hotel San Carlos, October 5, 6; Soul Invictus Theatre, October 12 - 31

A walking tour of The Hotel San Carlos in Downtown Phoenix with access to areas that are not open to the general public. Visit the paranormal hotspots and hear stories about the personalities who are said to haunt them. Guides will provide some historical information, along with stories passed down by staff members and past guests. Tickets are $13 per person for anyone 13 or older. Children ages 8-12 are $7. Not recommended for children under the age of 8. Reservations are required. Cash only accepted for payment.
Location: Hotel San Carlos, 202 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix
In 2012: October 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 and 31