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Family Halloween Events in Arizona 2024

From candy crawls to themed movie nights, these family Halloween events in Arizona are brimming with treats, tricks, and plenty of spooky (OK, maybe not-so-spooky) surprises for tots to teens.

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Halloween at Candytopia

Sept. 23 to Nov. 3: Halloween at Candytopia

Scottsdale

Candytopia at Scottsdale Fashion Square has transformed from a candy wonderland to a Halloween spectacular in honor of the holiday. With interactive exhibits around every corner, guests can now expect Halloween décor, spooktacular songs, and Candy Creation stations. Gests under age 15 will receive a bag to collect their favorite candies for trick-or-treating in 11 different environments.
Cost: Prices range per age and date.
Tickets: candytopia.com/Scottsdale.

Oct. 4 to Oct. 25, Fridays: Spooky Cinema at Skysill Rooftop Lounge

Tempe

Skysill Rooftop Lounge at Westin Tempe will celebrate Halloween all month long with its Spooky Cinema series, every Friday at 7 p.m. in October. Guests can indulge in themed treats, cocktails, and more at this family Halloween event in Arizona. Upcoming showings: Hocus Pocus on Oct. 11, Haunted Mansion on Oct. 18, and The Nightmare Before Christmas on Oct. 25.
Cost: Free to attend.
For more information: www.skysillrooftop.com

Oct. 16: Sweet Street Spooktacular at Tempe Marketplace

Tempe

On Wednesday, Oct. 16, head over to The District at Tempe Marketplace for the Sweet Street Spooktacular from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Kids and their parents can enjoy trick-or-treating from shop to shop, music, costume contests, prizes, giveaways, and more fun for all.
For more information: www.tempemarketplace.com/event/halloween/.

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Desert Ridge Marketplace’s Creepy Candy Crawl

Oct. 17: Desert Ridge Marketplace’s Creepy Candy Crawl

Phoenix

Desert Ridge Marketplace’s Creepy Candy Crawl invites locals to get in the spooky spirit on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. inside The District at Desert Ridge Marketplace. The shopping center is celebrating with trick-or-treating from shop to shop, costume contests, live entertainment, prizes, and more festive fun.
For more information: shopdesertridge.com/event/creepy.

Oct. 19: Boo Bash at Park West

Peoria

Park West in Peoria hosts its fifth-annual Boo Bash on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. This year’s event will also include a prominent Día de los Muertos element of celebration. During the family Halloween event in Arizona, guests can enjoy a host of activations and experiences including three magic shows, trunk-or-treat, performances by Boom Percussion, a DJ, themed games and prizes, inflatables, a funeral hearse, and a haunted horse and carriage. There will also be character appearances by Jack Skellington with stilts, Sally with stilts, a glow hula hooper, Day of the Dead characters, Lady M, Monarch Butterfly, and Frankenstein.
Cost: Free to attend.
For more information: shopparkwest.com.

Oct. 20: Halloween Trick-or-Treating at Uptown Plaza

Phoenix

Get ready for a night of family-friendly festivities as Uptown Plaza transforms into a Halloween hub on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 5 to 8 p.m. This Phoenix shopping destination invites ghouls, goblins, and families to enjoy an evening of trick-or-treating at participating tenants. Guests can also can visit a special craft station, and between 6:30 and 8 p.m., a spooky character or two may roam the plaza.
Cost: Free to attend.
For more information: www.uptownplazaphx.com/events.

Oct. 25 to Oct. 27: Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival

Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival offers a safe and memorable trick-or-treat experience (with over 4,000 pounds of candy up for grabs!) at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Oct. 25 to Oct. 27, from 5 to 9 p.m. each night. Enjoy glowing hot air balloons acting as trick-or-treat stations; a free kids’ zone with dozens of unique inflatables; a Spook Trail; fireworks; on-site food and drink vendors; and much more. New for its 12th year, the family Halloween event in Arizona introduces a nightly magic show at 6 p.m.
Cost: General admission tickets are $22 for adults and $17 for kids 3 to 12 years old. Free admission for children 2 and under.
For more information: www.azspooktacular.com.

Oct. 25 to Oct. 31: Science Skele-bration at Arizona Science Center

Phoenix

Science Skele-bration is taking over Arizona Science Center from Oct. 25 to Oct. 31. From science-inspired boo bubbles to getting creative with spider hats and optical illusions, the limited-time experience looks at the science behind Halloween. Costumes encouraged.
Cost: Included with membership or admission.
Tickets: www.azscience.org.

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Strange Garden at Desert Botanical Garden

Oct. 25 and Oct. 26: Strange Garden at Desert Botanical Garden

Phoenix

From 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 25 and Oct. 26, Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix invites families and friends to dress in their Halloween best and savor its Strange Garden. Live music, peculiar plants, and photo ops fill the fun seasonally inspired experience. Plus, all kids get to take home a free pumpkin from the patch, while supplies last.
Cost: Included with membership or garden admission.
For more information: dbg.org.

Oct. 26: Boo & Brew at Scottsdale Quarter

Scottsdale

Scottsdale Quarter hosts the return of Boo & Brew on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 2 to 7 p.m. Families can pop by for free activities for all ages—including furry friends. Expect photo ops, local craft brews in the Zinburger Beer Garden, character appearances, crafts, pumpkin-carving demonstrations, balloon twisters, live music, and more. Pre-registration is required for the Candy Crawl.
Cost: Free to attend.
Registration: www.eventbrite.com (for Candy Crawl).

Oct. 26: Boo Bash at Verde

Gilbert

Bring the kiddos for a not-so-spooky Halloween night in Verde at Cooley Station in Gilbert. Attendees will enjoy pumpkin carving, live music, and Halloween activities for the whole family on Oct. 26 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Cost: Free to attend.
For more information: verdegilbert.com.

Oct. 26: Pine Ridge Prowl Trick-or-Treat

Prescott

Pine Ridge Marketplace hosts the Pine Ridge Prowl Trick-or-Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 3 to 5 p.m. The event is designed to provide a fun and safe experience for all ages, with trick-or-treating, free eats, balloon twisters, corn maze, bounce house, great photo ops, and more.
For more information: pineridgemarketplace.com.

Oct. 26: Lakeside Bar & Grill’s 16th-Annual Halloween Party

Peoria

Peoria’s Lakeside Bar & Grill’s 16th-annual Halloween party is Saturday, Oct. 26, and this year, the restaurant is celebrating the holiday with a Beetlejuice theme. There will be Halloween events and specials from 11 a.m. to midnight, including happy hour pricing and Beetlejuice-themed drinks and decor. Trailer Park Millionaires plays live from 7 to 11 p.m., kids in costume can eat free until 4 p.m., and there will be a costume contest for both children and adults. Prizes will be awarded to the best dressed.
For more information: lakesidebarandgrillaz.com.

Oct. 26, Oct. 27, and Oct. 31: Trick-or-Treat at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix

Phoenix

The Children’s Museum of Phoenix hosts a special trick-or-treat experience from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 26, Oct. 27, and Oct. 31. Guests will be able to explore three floors of exhibits while collecting treats along the way, as well as getting to check out a Fashion Fright Show and Seasonal Art Studio Project. Costumes are encouraged.
Cost: Included with paid museum admission.
Tickets: childrensmuseumofphoenix.org.

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Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge Scottsdale

Sept. 26 to Oct. 31: Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge Scottsdale

Scottsdale

Families are invited join in for seasonal excitement during the famous Howl-O-Ween festivities at Great Wolf Lodge Scottsdale. This year’s spooktacular event includes the family-favorite Trick-Or-Treat Trail, Monster Bash Dancy Party, Howl-O-Ween crafts and trivia and much more for resort guests.
For more information: www.greatwolf.com/arizona.

Oct. 27: Halloween Party at JoJo’s ShakeBAR

Scottsdale

Bring the little ones to JoJo’s ShakeBAR at Scottsdale Quarter for an action-packed Halloween party. Kids will enjoy a buffet featuring cozy fall comfort foods, sip signature mini shakes, and get creative with pumpkin painting. The excitement continues with a costume contest, where the most creative costumes will win prizes, as well as face painting. All month long, JoJo’s hosts an array of other Halloween-themed events, like pumpkin painting and mixology classes.
For more information: www.jojosshakebar.com.

Oct. 29: Chompie’s Halloween Spooktacular

Phoenix

Chompie’s Phoenix hosts a Halloween Spooktacular on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. Family-friendly activities including Halloween cookie decorating, a free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entree, and trunk-or-treating at the Classic Car Club. Costumes are encouraged.
Cost: Attendance for this event is free; however, reservations are required.
Reservations: eventbrite.com/e/halloween-spooktacular.

Oct. 29: Mini Monster Mash

Gilbert

Verde at Cooley Station hosts a Halloween-themed Playdate on The Green, with a fun morning of outdoor activities, crafts, games, and a special storytime with Literally, A Bookshop! This event will be held on Oct. 29 from 8 to 10 a.m. Costumes encouraged for trick-or-treating with Verde businesses.
Cost: Free to attend.
For more information: verdegilbert.com.

Oct. 31: Dave & Boo-ster’s Halloween Bash at Tempe Marketplace 

Tempe

From 4 to 7 p.m. on Halloween night, gather the family for an evening of wickedly fun entertainment during Dave & Boo-ster’s all-ages Halloween Bash. Activities include a candy scavenger hunt, arts and crafts, and much more. As an extra treat, the first 25 guests to purchase tickets will receive an exclusive free swag bag filled with Halloween goodies and surprises—so make sure to snag your tickets early.
Cost: $10.
Tickets: www.prekindle.com/event/13152-dave-and-boo-sters-tempe.

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