PHOENIX, AZ — Hello spooky season! Here’s your guide to the Valley of haunted houses, trick or treating, Halloween candy crawls and more events happening this October!
Haunted houses
Terror in Tolleson
The family-owned and operated Halloween attraction is now open in downtown Tolleson; includes several haunted house attractions and a ghost ride that’s not scary and perfect for families.
Location: 9210 W. Van Buren St. at TollesonTickets: General Admission $25. Terror Family 4 Pack is $80, Ultimate Terror Pass 2022 is $100, and the Ghost Walk Tour is $15. To buy tickets, click here
When: Now through October 31st. Cost: Tickets start at $27.99, but the price may change based on “demand.” Location: 6801 N. 99th Ave.
Haunted house on the 13th floor
Cost: Tickets start at $27.99, but the price may change based on “demand.” When: Through Oct. 31 Where: 2814 W. Bell Rd. in Phoenix
TRICK OR TREAT
Creepy candy crawl at Desert Ridge
Location: 21001 N. Tatum Blvd. in Phoenix When: Oct. 15 The event will have a costume contest, store-to-store trick-or-treating, and “fun and festive decorating.”
Creepy candy crawl at Tempe Market
Where: 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy in Tempe When: Oct. 23 The event will feature a costume contest, store-to-store trick-or-treating and “fun and festive decorating.”
Dino Trick or Treat
“Upon entering, guests will receive a map and punch card. The map will show all the activities, booths and treat stations. The stamp card will be used at each treat station to ensure that no one visits the same treat station again,” read a statement at the Phoenix Zoo’s Facebook event. Consider arriving early , the event will be limited to an attendance of 2,000 people.
When: October 26-28, 5:30-8:30pm Cost: $15 per person Location: Phoenix Zoo [455 N Galvin Pkwy]
When: October 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Phoenix Children’s Museum [215 N. 7th Street]Price: Free with paid Museum admission of $16 per person.
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SPECTACULAR EVENTS
Peoria’s Annual Halloween Monster Party
According to city officials, the event will include: “Trick-or-Treating Safe Environment for Kids,” roving Halloween characters, costume contest, a sensory room, Deb’s Dragon’s exotic reptile display, snakes and spiders and much more. Cost: Free. When: Saturday, October 22, from 5 to 9 p.m. Place: Peoria Sports Complexlocated at 16101 N. 83rd Ave.
Suitcase or treats and car show
The Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Palmcroft Church to put together this event that will include costumes, candy, crafts, music, food trucks and more.
When: Friday, October 28, from 5 to 8 p.m. Place: Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce [3715 W Anthem Way, Suite 110]
When: October 29th from 12pm to 4pm Cost: Free Location: Eldorado Park in Scottsdale [2311 N Miller Rd]
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Halloween Walk 2022
“The not-so-spooky event features Halloween-themed games, crafts, a costume contest and trick-or-treating courtesy of local downtown area merchants,” read a press release sent by Downtown Tempe to ABC15.
When: October 30 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: Taking place at 6th Street Park in Tempe.
Spectacular hot air balloon festival
The event will feature more than 20 hot air balloons, live music and 4,000 pounds of candy for trick-or-treaters. In addition, there will be a free children’s area and an enchanted route.
When: October 28 and 29. Admission: Adults $22, Children (ages 3-12) $17, and children two and under are free. Place: Salt River Fields [7555 North Pima Road]Hours: Friday and Saturday from 5 to 9:30 p.m
“Haunted meets Harvest” in Goodyear
Bring the family to this fall event featuring bounce houses, live entertainment and a haunted trail. “Roll through the trick-or-treat village for free candy. Come in your best costume to take home the grand prize,” event officials said on the city’s website.
When: October 29 from 5 to 9 pm Place: Goodyear Ballpark [1933 S Ballpark Way]
Screamin’ Green Hauntoween by Crayola Experience
Activities include: creating a spooky haunted house, making a stained glass bat and more.
The themed event will last until October 31. Location: Crayola Experience Chandler [3111 W Chandler Blvd]
‘Enchanted Brewery Tours’
Spooky season is upon us and those over the age of 21 will want to check it out! Four Peaks hosts its ‘Haunted Brewery Tours! ‘The tours are just one of the efforts Four Peaks is making in honor of the 130th anniversary of the Creamery building located in Tempe!
Price: Tickets are $35; includes the tour, a commemorative t-shirt and a 32 oz. of beer Tickets are available online.When: Now until November 2: every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 pm and 8:30 pm Also, on October 30.
HALLOWEEN SPOOK-TRACK-ULA
Paradise & Pacific Railroad has been turned into a haunted park and there’s a spooky train ride!
When: Now through October 31 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Price: Tickets are $15 per person. “$10 tickets are available on select weeknights during the 8:00 p.m. time slot,” says a statement from event officials. Tickets must be purchased online. Location: McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park in Scottsdale [7301 E. Indian Bend Rd.]
RELATED: The legend of the Swamper lives on in Tombstone
In the basement of Big Nose Kate’s Saloon, which was once the Grand Hotel, another infamous legend was born. “Well, that would be Swamper and the legend says … he was an officer, and nobody knew his name,” said Keri Brillon, who works at Big Nose Kate’s Saloon.
The video in the player above shows an in-depth story about Tombstone and the legend of the Swamper.
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