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Things to do for Halloween in Phoenix

Black Pearl at W Scottsdale

Oct. 31

This Halloween, legends rise from the deep as W Scottsdale invites guests to set sail into the shadows at its most anticipated event of the season — Black Pearl, a high-seas Halloween bash full of mystery, music, and moonlit mischief.

W Scottsdale

Scottsdale Halloween Bar Crawl

Oct. 25 & Oct 31

Dress up. Link up. Drink up. Join us for the Annual Ghouls Gone Wild, Scottsdale’s premier Halloween bar crawl experience. This is not your average crawl - this is a crazy night of thrills, cocktails, music, and style across 5+ of the best venues in Scottsdale.Whether you're channeling vintage glam, dark fantasy, or classic horror, this is your night to show up and stand out. 

Wasted Grain

Halloween Party: Scary Movies, Music, and Costume Contest

Oct. 31

Mark your calendars for Friday, October 31, 2025, because The Joy Lush Club is capping off a week of Halloween events with a party, and you're invited! From 2:00 PM to midnight, come and celebrate the spooky season with us, and the best part? It's completely FREE! No need to register in advance; show up and dive into the Halloween fun.

The Joy Lush Club

A Grateful Dead Halloween with Cosmic Coyote

Oct. 31

SanTan Gardens presents A Grateful Dead Halloween! Come get a cold one and dance with us on our patio, to Grateful Dead tunes!

SanTan Gardens - Brewery & Distillery Tours

The Curse of the Camelback

Oct. 30 - Nov. 2

This Halloween, a mysterious fog has crept down from Camelback Mountain, transforming The Phoenician into a haunted haven of luxury and lore. Each venue has been cursed – warped into eerie versions of themselves, where whispers echo through the halls and shadows dance in candlelight. Guests are invited to indulge in spine-chilling sophistication as they dine, drink, and explore the haunted heart of the desert. Only those brave enough to embrace the curse will uncover its secrets… and perhaps break it!

The Phoenician

Phantom of the Biltmore Halloween Party

Nov. 1

Step into the shadows and experience the Biltmore like never before—with eerie elegance, live DJ entertainment, specialty cocktails, and spellbinding surprises. Dress in your most glamorous masquerade style for a night under the stars.

Arizona Biltmore

Glowing Pumpkins Phoenix

Sept. 26 - Nov. 1

This fall, the Riverwalk at Rawhide will transform into a glowing wonderland with the return of Glowing Pumpkins from Sept. 26 through Nov. 1. Guests can stroll along trials lined with intricately carved, handmade pumpkin art. Some of the larger-than-life displays soar nearly 20 feet high and can be crafted with upwards of 30 pumpkins. This must-see seasonal celebration comes to life with music, special effects, and immersive soundscapes. 

Riverwalk at Rawhide

Black Lagoon Pop-Up

Sept. 26 - Nov. 3

Black Lagoon, the award-winning Halloween pop-up celebration, has officially announced its return for another season, promising new horrors for thrill seekers and cocktail enthusiasts across North America. The pop up will be returning to Phoenix, once again finding home at Sunny's this October. Far more than a typical bar pop-up, Black Lagoon delivers a fully immersive experience, complete with hauntingly detailed décor and a creatively crafted cocktail menu featuring Halloween-inspired original cocktails.

Sunny's Lounge (Say Less)

Dive In Movies at the Camby Pool

Aug. 22 - Oct. 31

Every Friday starting at 7 PM, kick back poolside and enjoy films under the stars with a refreshing drink in hand. Whether you’re floating in the water or lounging deck-side, this cinematic escape is the perfect way to unwind and soak up the vibes. Grab your crew, grab a cocktail, and dive in for an unforgettable Friday night tradition!

The Camby, Autograph Collection

PoeFest

Oct. 17 - Oct 31

Step into the shadowy world of Edgar Allan Poe at the 17th annual PoeFest. This electrifying annual event transforms classic literature into live performances, immersive experiences, and spine-chilling storytelling. Every year, Poe enthusiasts and horror lovers gather in Phoenix from around the globe to celebrate the master of macabre in an unforgettable fusion of theater, history, and atmospheric literature.

Hotel San Carlos

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein Double Feature

Oct. 31

Join us on Halloween as we present two Universal Monster Classics back-to-back: FRANKENSTEIN (1931) and BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935).

Phoenix Art Museum

Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival

Oct. 24-26

Spooktacular offers a safe and memorable trick-or-treat experience where there is family fun for everyone. Enjoy over 20 glowing hot air balloons acting as trick-or-treat stations that will be passing out over 4,000 lbs. of candy to the kids. Kids of all ages will love the free Kids Zone, with over 30 unique inflatables. Guests can also stroll the free Spook Trail if they dare, which is a fan favorite featuring surprises around every corner!

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick

Cave Creek Wicked

Oct. 25

The town of Cave Creek is celebrating Halloween with the return of their Wicked Bar Crawl & Costume Contest. Guests can enjoy a spooktacular evening featuring drink specials and activities at participating bars and restaurants. A complimentary party bus will be offered to take guests to and from each venue.

Cave Creek

Sunset Paddles at Canyon Lake

Oct. 30

Join us for an unforgettable evening on the water with our Sunset Paddle @ Canyon Lake!

Yak N Sup

Four Peaks Pumpkin Carving Contest

Oct. 29

Attention pumpkin carving enthusiasts! Get ready to make your mark in the Four Peaks record books at this year's Pumpkin Carving Contest – Groove, Gash, and Grave your way to victory.

Four Peaks Brewing Company

Howl-o-Ween

Oct. 30

Casting our bewitching spells to invite you to our inaugural Howl-o-ween Dog Costume Contest at Royal Palms. Gather your furry goblins, cute pumpkins, friendly ghosts and anything in between. Join us for Happy Hour specials, shopping from local dog friendly businesses, and the main event, the costume contest for small and large dog categories.

Royal Palms Resort and Spa

Séances and Spiritualists Tour

Oct. 30

Dive into the Victorian fascination with the supernatural on these special tours of Rosson House at The Square PHX. Discover how Victorians attempted communication with the dead through seances, learn how visiting the morgue was considered entertainment, and wander up to the attic to hear ghost stories that haunted the 19th century.

The Square PHX

DTPHX Hallows' Eve

Oct. 30

Step into Hallows' Eve, Downtown Phoenix’s ultimate Halloween festival. Families can kick off the evening by grabbing trick-or-treat maps and limited-edition treat tote bags, while adults set off on a frightful adventure through the city, visiting participating locations that offer a spooky-themed treat for the occasion. With yard games, festive photo ops, seasonal bites and drinks, crafts, and costume contests, it’s a spooktacular experience for all!

Arizona Center

Halloween Seance Dinner

Oct. 30

Step into the shadows this Halloween at The Black Flamingo at The Pemberton for an unforgettable Séance Dinner. Surrounded by candlelight, mystique, and a touch of the supernatural, guests will be guided through an immersive four–course dining experience inspired by the spirit world.

The Pemberton

Howl-O-Ween

Oct. 30

Casting our bewitching spells to invite you to our inaugural Howl-o-ween Dog Costume Contest at Royal Palms. Gather your furry goblins, cute pumpkins, friendly ghosts and anything in between. Join us for Happy Hour specials, shopping from local dog friendly businesses, and the main event, the costume contest for small and large dog categories.

Royal Palms Resort and Spa

The Roads to Loch Lomond

Oct. 8 - Nov 2

The Roads to Loch Lomond, a regional premiere musical, unveils this lost fable through a breathtaking Celtic-inspired score, following two brothers caught in the turmoil of the Jacobite rebellion, a fight for Scotland’s future that would change history. Experience the power of love, loyalty, and the struggle for freedom in this deeply moving new musical. 

The Phoenix Theatre Company

Visit a Historic Haunted Building

Ghosts are said to roam in bars, hotels, theatres, and museums around the Phoenix area — are you brave enough to find them? Many of these "haunted" places, such as The Rosson House, are still offering tours, with social distance and cleaning procedures in place. Check to verify hours before you go. Check out our favorites here. 

Four Peaks Brewing Co. Haunted Brewery Tours

Select Days, Sept. 15 - Oct. 29

Weird noises echo from the rafters. Tools left in one section of the brewery at the end of a shift mysteriously move elsewhere overnight. And several employees have even encountered - and in one case, conversed with - ghostly apparitions. Our Haunted Brewery Tours start at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, September 21 - October 29. Each ticket is $40 and includes your tour, a limited-edition crowler of Pumpkin Porter, and a commemorative T-shirt.

Four Peaks Brewing Company

Terror in Tolleson Resurrects The Crypt

Sep. 19 - Nov. 2

Terror in Tolleson Resurrects  "THE CRYPT" for 2025! TNT is merging two Haunted Attractions into one of the largest in Arizona.  The Crypt has been terrifying the Valley of the Sun for over 20 years! From the moment you step onto our property, you'll be transported to a world of horror and terror. Our immersive experiences will leave you screaming for more.Get your scare on with all-inclusive tickets access to 6 Haunted House Attractions!

Terror in Tolleson Haunted House

AZ Field of Screams

Select Days, Oct. 3 - Oct. 31

Haunted corn mazes with new spine chilling scenes every year. According to legend, the mazes were plant over an old forgotten cemetary.

Tolmachoff Farms

Sanctum of Horror

Select Days, September-November

Enter the twisted mind of Lenore, and relive her violent past. Navigate the decaying walls of her childhood home, and witness the brutal murders of her kin. As you weave your way through an ancient graveyard filled with the undead, you will arrive at St. Charlotte Asylum. The inmates have taken over the compound, and experiment on the doctors who tried to help them. The only way out is through Lenore’s cell and into the basement where she tortured her victims. But be warned, Lenore will sense your presence. She will not take kindly to those who don’t belong in her memories.

Superstition Springs Center

Terror Nights Haunted House

Oct. 24, 25, 30

Terror Nights is your Fun and Safe place to be for your Halloween Scares. Come see Michael Myers and Dr. Loomis, and the Clowns won't be that far away. However, The Nun and Scarecrows will be looking for you too.

511 E La Donna Dr, Tempe

House of Haunts

Oct. 25-31st

The House of Haunts is an intense walk-thru haunted house experience. Those who enter must be free of any medical conditions including health, physical, and psychological limitations.

8325 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale

13th Floor Haunted House

Select Days, September-November

Created by nationally-recognized and award-winning haunted house designers, the 13th Floor will transport you to new levels of horror. Prepare to be terrified by several epic haunted attraction walkthroughs for one all-inclusive price. The 13th Floor is an intense, graphic, theatrical show that will take you on a gut wrenching ride of visceral thrills and psychological horror. 

2710 W Bell Rd Ste 1180 Phoenix, 85053

Mount Mayhem Haunted House

Oct. 17 - 31; Select dates

One of Phoenix's most revered residential haunted houses is returning this year, with wild and scary monsters lurking around every corner. Make sure to book a reservation. 

1740 E. Purdue Ave., Phoenix, 85020

Fear Farm

Select Days, September-November

Fear Farm is the largest outdoor haunted attraction in Greater Phoenix, with 30 acres of pure terror, six indoor/outdoor haunted attractions and, for the faint of heart, a 10 acre corn maze.  

1475 N McClintock Dr. Tempe, AZ 85257

Scarizona Scaregrounds

Select Days, October-November

Inside the park awaits five jaw-dropping mazes that even the bravest of souls can barely make it through. Best not to eat before you go through and best not to drink either. Plus, whatever you drop in the haunt, the monsters get to keep. But try not to drop anything of yours, because they might use it to find you. 

1901 N. Alma School Road Mesa, 85201

Schnepf Farms' Pumpkin and Chili Party

Oct. 2 - Oct. 31; Select dates

Head down to the farm for this family-friendly festival. Celebrate autumn with seasonal cuisine, hayrides, a petting zoo, corn mazes, kids rides and activities, mini golf, and much more. Don't miss the big fireworks show each Friday and Saturday night.

Schnepf Farms

Spooky Safari

Oct. 22-24

The Phoenix Zoo is hosting three spook-tacular nights featuring: Trick-or-treating, free face-painting, live animals, ghoulish games, creepy crafts, and more! 

Phoenix Zoo

Tempe's Family Boo Bash

Oct. 24

Tempe's Family BOO Bash will include train rides, face painting and a dance party. Children are welcome to dress up and participate in the costume contest and parade. Bring blankets to settle in for the featured flick, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (PG). Food concessions and carnival games will be hosted by non-profits and will be available at a cost.

Kiwanis Parks - North Soccer Field

Science Skele-Bration at Arizona Science Center

Oct. 25 - 31

BOO! Science Skele-bration is creeping through the doors and flooding the floors at Arizona Science Center October 25-31. From science-inspired boo bubbles and a pumpkin seed germination station to getting creative with spider hats and optical illusions, we’ll be demystifying the science behind Halloween.

Arizona Science Center

Downtown Mesa's Haunting on Main Street

Oct. 25

Inviting all boos and ghouls to float down to Main Street for some Halloween trick-or-treating!

Downtown Mesa merchants are handing out individually-wrapped treats to costumed children on Saturday, October 25th from 11 AM–1 PM, or until all candy is claimed! This event will also feature themed games, activities, cotton candy, and even a fashion show for kids to show off their costumes!

Downtown Mesa

Brick-or-Treat: Monster Party at Legoland Discovery Center

Sept. 25 - Oct. 31

Brew up fun at the Potion Kitchen, a place to create potions of all sorts by combining your building creativity. Plus, enjoy monster-ific activities and an exclusive 4D Halloween movie, The Great Monster Chase, during the family Halloween event.

Legoland Discover Center

Strange Garden at Desert Botanical Garden

Oct. 24-25

Explore the boo-tanical wonders of our Garden at Strange Garden. Revel in live music, immersive experiences and meet intriguing creatures. Perfect for all ages, it’s spooky, fun and fascinating. Plus, kids get a free pumpkin- hurry while the stock lasts.

Desert Botanical Garden

Trick or Treating at Museum of Illusions Scottsdale

Oct. 27 - Oct. 31

Museum of Illusions Scottsdale adds a playful Halloween twist this season! From Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31, 2025, families can enjoy early trick-or-treating. Kids will collect treats while exploring mind-bending exhibits like Head on a Plate, the Ames Room, and the Vortex Tunnel, perfect for a spooky and mind-bending adventure.

Museum of Ilusions Scottsdale

Crafts with Bats! at SVM

Oct. 30

Crafts with Bats at SVM! Join us and our friends at Arizona Bat Rescue for pre-Halloween festivities! Meet the friendly bat ambassador, Hoover, then exercise your creativity and make a bat craft that you can take home.

S'edav Va'aki Museum (formerly Pueblo Grande Museum)

Trick-or-Treat at the Children's Museum of Phoenix

Oct. 31

Join us for a frightfully fun Halloween adventure! Visitors of all ages are invited to trick-or-treat through the Museum, dance to monster tunes, and explore three floors of interactive exhibits.

Children's Museum of Phoenix