It’s Halloween time in the East Valley. Whether that means everything pumpkin spice, or you’re looking for the spook of your life, there are endless options of things to check out with your friends and family this month. Here’s a glance at what’s to come this Halloween season.
Halloween Town Pumpkin Patch
Get excited because from Oct. 2 through 31 Halloween Town is set to cast a spell over Arizona. It’ll include everything from rides to carnival games, a hay maze, face painting to a pick-you-own pumpkin patch. Additionally, with your general admission ticket you’ll get a complimentary mini pumpkin to bring home! With two locations, Halloween Town is bringing “double the fun.”
Where: 2209 N. 99th Ave., Phoenix and 4500 E. Orchid Lane, Gilbert.
Cost: $7 per person.
More information: halloweentownaz.com.
Scarizona Scaregrounds
Take a trip to Arizona’s premier haunted house event anytime Oct. 4 through 31. For those 12 and up, Scarizona offers “spine-chilling haunted attractions for thrill seekers.” This year guests can look forward to two different haunted attractions. “Mayhem in the Madness” is about chaos, disorder, bedlam and havoc. The second attraction, “Startled Darkness,” brings extreme darkness where “you can’t see in the dark, but the dark can see you.”
Where: 1901 N. Alma School Road, Mesa.
Cost: $24.95 per person.
More information: scarizona.com.
Vertuccio Farms Fall Fest
From Sept. 27 to Oct. 31, Vertuccio Farms is bringing back their annual Fall Season Event. Perfect for all ages, the festival will include a pig race ride, ropes course, petting zoo, carnival games, barrel train ride, mini golf, a giant tube roll and more. Make your way through their five acre corn maze, then stop by the Pumpkin Barn to find your perfect carving canvas!
Where: 4011 S. Power Road, Mesa.
Cost: $16 per person.
More information: vertucciofarms.com.
Wild Horse Pass Glowing Pumpkins
Take a stroll and see over 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins light up the Riverwalk at Rawhide.Through Nov. 2, guests can enjoy this immersive Halloween experience full of illuminated pumpkins carved and constructed by artists, music, food and drinks. With themed sections including Dinosaur Land and Under the Sea and Superheroes, some of the sculptures are made with over 30 pumpkins and stand up to 20 feet tall!
Where: 5700 W. North Loop Road, Chandler.
Cost: Ticket prices range based on date.
More information: glowingpumpkins.com.
Schnepf Farms Pumpkin and Chili Party
Schnepf Farms will have everything from rides to food, live music and shows during the Pumpkin and Chili Party, their beloved fall tradition. From Oct. 3 to 31, the farm will “transform into a vibrant autumn wonderland.” Guests can look forward to exploring their pumpkin patch, take a scenic hayride, taste a variety of chili recipes at their famous Chili Grills, get lost in their corn maze, enjoy rides and games, live entertainment, fireworks and more.
Where: 24810 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek.
Cost: General admission is $25.95 per person, $89 per person for the Pumpkin and Chili Party Season Pass.
More information: pumpkinandchiliparty.com.
Westin Tempe’s Spooky Cinema Series
This October the Westin Tempe will be hosting four classic Halloween movie nights on their Skysill Rooftop Lounge. At 7 p.m. every Friday throughout the month, guests can come watch the movie for free. Enjoy some popcorn with your friends or stop by the bar to purchase one of their “spook-tacular themed” treats and cocktails.
Where: 11 E. 7th St., Tempe.
Cost: Free entry.
More information: skysillrooftop.com.
San Tan Fall Festival
Join your community at Central Arizona College’s San Tan Campus for this year’s free, family-friendly fall festival. From 5 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 12, there will be trick or treating, mad science experiments, a haunted hallway, music, vendors, games and more.
Where: 3736 E. Bella Vista Road, San Tan Valley.
Cost: Free entry.
More information: santanvalley.com.
Harvest Halloween Spectacular
Go trick-or-treating around the gardens at Pecan Lake this Halloween. From 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 28 there will be a costume contest, prizes and food for purchase from Caldwell County BBQ.
Where: 25002 S. 206th St., Queen Creek.
Cost: Free entry.
More information: qcgardens.org.
