Halloween season in Arizona starts well before October 31, with haunted attractions, fall festivals, pumpkin displays, family-friendly celebrations, and festive nights out filling the calendar throughout September and October. What is there to do for Halloween in Arizona in 2026? Plenty. We’ve put together the can’t-miss events happening across the state, with options for every kind of Halloween plan.
13th Floor Haunted House
When: September 19 – November 1, 2026 (Select nights)
Where: 2710 W Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix’s long-running haunt centers on The Carver, a deranged mortician who’s been stealing bodies out of an abandoned cemetery for his own twisted experiments, and the Grotesque Creations left behind once he vanished. Descend into “The Reaping Grounds,” and a shadow creature known as The Ripper stalks the tunnels ahead, using fog and narrow passageways to close the distance before you see it coming. Live actors, heavy atmosphere, and tight quarters make this a high-intensity haunt best suited to older teens and adults.
Fear Farm Haunted Fairgrounds
When: September 19 – November 14, 2026
Where: 1475 N McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ
Jason Voorhees headlines Arizona’s best-known haunted fairgrounds this year in “Jason Universe: Survive the Night,” with “Beyond the Veil,” “Mr. Tasty’s Funhouse,” and “The Siren’s Wake” rounding out three more attractions across the fairgrounds. New for 2026: a limited-availability VIP Experience lets small groups take the controls and decide how Jason strikes his next victim, walking away with a collectible “Director’s Cut” patch. Spots are capped nightly, so this one’s worth booking early.
Scarizona Scaregrounds
When: September 25 – November 1, 2026 (Select nights)
Where: 1901 N Alma School Rd, Mesa, AZ
Scarizona has built its reputation on Alma School Road for over two decades by producing everything in-house. The cast, sets, special-effects makeup, and show are rebuilt each season rather than recycling last year’s scares. Guests should come ready for a serious fright: this haunt delivers an intense, fully immersive experience that older teens and adults tend to get the most out of.
Brick-or-Treat
When: October 1 – 31, 2026
Where: 5000 S Arizona Mills Cir, Suite 135, Tempe, AZ
The Minifigure Monsters have taken over, and kids get to decide what happens next. Halloween-themed build challenges invite young builders to test their skills, creative workshops turn out glow-in-the-dark brick creations, and “The Great Monster Chase” 4D movie brings the chase to life in sight, sound, and motion. It’s a gentler, hands-on kind of spooky, great for younger kids who want to play monster-catcher without any real scares.
Spook-Track-Ula
When: October 1 – 31, 2026 (Haunted train walkthrough runs October 25–31)
Where: 7301 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
Spook-Track-Ula gives the Paradise & Pacific Railroad a Halloween makeover with nightly train rides, carousel spins, and a storybook train for younger guests. For a bigger scare, older kids and adults can take on the haunted train walkthrough, complete with jump scares and eerie lighting. Halloween night also brings trick-or-treating to the park, making this a fun pick for families looking to celebrate together.
Glowing Pumpkins
When: October 1 – November 1, 2026, select nights (Thursday through Sunday)
Where: 5700 W North Loop Rd, Chandler, AZ
Thousands of hand-carved pumpkins light up the Riverwalk after dark, arranged into glowing sculptures and displays along a path built for a slow, wander-through kind of evening. Music and special effects punctuate the walk, turning a simple stroll into a nighttime spectacle. Tickets are sold online, with pricing that shifts by date and tier, including VIP and twilight add-ons for guests who want a quieter, less crowded visit.
Tempe’s Family Boo Bash
When: October 23, 2026
Where: 5233 S Ash Ave, Tempe, AZ
Costumes take center stage right at 6:30 p.m. with a contest and parade, then the crowd settles in under the stars for an outdoor screening of Toy Story 5 (PG) at 7:30 p.m. Bring a blanket and claim a patch of grass early. Between the two, families can hop on train rides, get faces painted, and dance off some pre-movie energy, while local nonprofits run food concessions and carnival games nearby.
Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival
When: October 23 – 25, 2026
Where: 7555 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
More than 20 hot air balloons light up the night sky over Salt River Fields, each one doubling as its own trick-or-treat station, handing out a combined 4,000-plus pounds of candy. Rainbow Ryders runs tethered rides on-site, weather permitting, for guests who want to see the glow up close rather than watching it drift overhead. Costume contests draw a crowd throughout the evening, and a free Kids Zone with 30-plus inflatables plus a walking Spook Trail gives younger guests plenty to do between balloon launches.
Science Skele-bration
When: October 23 – 31, 2026
Where: 600 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Science Center digs into the strange science hiding inside Halloween traditions, with daring demonstrations, hands-on activities, and special activations that turn spooky season into a science lesson. Costumes are encouraged (masks and weapons stay home), and families looking for fall fun minus the scares will find this one lands squarely on the fun-and-curious end of spooky season.
Scottsdale Halloween Bar Crawl
When: October 24, 2026
Where: Old Town Scottsdale, AZ
Thousands of costumed guests take over Old Town Scottsdale for one of the Valley’s biggest Halloween nightlife crawls, moving between four-plus participating bars with drink specials, waived covers, and a digital map guiding the route. Expect a sea of goblins, witches, and vampires bar-hopping to live DJs, with included drinks and after-party access built into the ticket.
Candie’s Characters Halloween Carnival
When: October 24, 2026
Where: 9500 E Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ
Little ones get the morning to themselves at this free carnival, meeting characters like Jack Skellington and the Amazing Web-Slinger, getting faces painted, and trick-or-treating booth to booth with vendors around the Boardwalk. A toddler soft play zone gives the youngest guests somewhere to burn energy, while a live DJ and local food and shopping keep parents entertained too. Timed for late morning, it’s an easier, lower-key start to Halloween weekend than most of the Boardwalk’s evening events.
Spooky Safari
When: October 28 – 31, 2026
Where: 455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ
Three evenings before Halloween, the zoo trades its usual daytime crowds for trick-or-treating stations, face painting, and a costume parade that loops through the grounds every hour on the hour. Wander the habitats after dusk, collecting treats along the way, catch the parade lineup as many times as the kids want to see it, and take in a night’s worth of bewitching activities built for the whole family.
Downtown Phx Hollows Eve
When: October 29, 2026
Where: 455 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ
Downtown Phoenix trades its usual after-work buzz for Halloween energy at DTPHX Hollows’ Eve. Held at Arizona Center, this open-air celebration brings together costumed locals, a lively courtyard setting, and plenty of festive fun in the heart of downtown. It’s an easy stop to pair with dinner, drinks, or an evening out in the city.
Monster Dash 5K Run/Walk
When: October 30, 2026
Where: 9500 E Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ
Runners and walkers trade a typical morning jog for a nighttime course lit up around the Arizona Boardwalk, with live monsters and mummies popping out along the route in the sixth year of this race. Costumes are encouraged at the starting line, and those who can’t make it in person can log miles through the virtual option instead. Finishers walk away with a custom event shirt, a medal, and something to eat at the post-race snack or brunch spread.
Boo Arizona
When: October 30 – 31, 2026
Where: 16601 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
Spooky season goes nightlife at Boo Arizona, a two-stage dance event staged inside a mansion-style venue built for exactly this kind of night. The Grand Hall carries the biggest moments of the show under fading ballroom elegance, while a long candlelit corridor down the hall sets the mood for house and techno sets that stretch on well past midnight.
6th Annual Halloween Bash
When: October 31, 2026
Where: 9500 E Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ
Bring the family to Arizona Boardwalk for a free Halloween celebration featuring trick-or-treating, bounce houses, slides, face painting, music, and a costume contest with $1,000 in cash prizes. Families can also register for raffle prizes, including tickets to local attractions and gift cards.
The best spooky season memories rarely end when the last haunted walkthrough does; they carry into the drive home, the recap over late-night snacks, the group chat full of costume photos. Make that part just as easy: book a GoodNight Stay near wherever the night takes you, and turn a one-off outing into a proper fall getaway. Right now, we’re offering 15% off stays between September 1 – October 31, 2026, with code AZSTAY15, when you book by October 28, 2026!
