Fall may only last for 2 months, but there are plenty of reasons to celebrate its arrival.: pumpkin patches, trick-or-treating, costumes – the list goes on!
Events such as wearing costumes, going trick-or-treating, or just having some good old-fashioned Halloween fun will keep everyone entertained—including parents!
So if you’re still considering what your plans will be for this ghoulish holiday season, we’ve got some great options for you.
Check out these exciting family-friendly Halloween events happening in the Phoenix area and get ready for the best Holiday Season yet!
Arizona Science Center is celebrating Halloween for four frighteningly fun weeks!
From ghosts and monsters to pumpkins and aliens, Guests will discover the science of all things spooky.
Prepare to be enchanted with daring demonstrations, four levels of thrilling themes, and mysterious activities!
Location:
Arizona Science Center
DATES:
October 3-31
Mesa-based Vertuccio Farms celebrates this time of year by offering ‘Cooler days in the Corn Maze,’ part of the outdoor fun available during the farm’s annual Fall Season Event. As the Valley’s longest-running corn maze celebrating Arizona’s best time of year!
There will be many family-friendly activities to have a blast!
Location:
Downtown Glendale
DATES:
November 25- January 9 | 5- 10 PM
This high-energy, fun-filled Halloween show is great for the little ones!
See the silliness ensue when all the animals on Old MacDonald’s farm have to find a costume for Halloween. Told with hand puppets and rod puppets, this show has lots of sing-a-long fun.
Location:
Great Arizona Puppet Theater
DATES:
October 6 – October 30, Friday at 10 AM only | Sat 10 AM & 2 PM 1 Sunday 2 PM
This is a family-friendly event and is perfect for kids of all ages!
Everyone will love the event’s feature, a spooky train ride created with younger children in mind… a bit spooky, but not too frightening.
Location:
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
DATES:
October 7 – 31. 6 – 9:30 PM
During this Halloween event, you will learn all of the tricks to help the sea creatures around you, and earn some treats on the way.
Activities include following the trail and learning all of the tricks to becoming an ocean defender; learning some Creepy Creature facts; visiting Critter Canyon for some not-so-scary land animals; exploring some Hair-Raising deep sea creatures; and more!
Location:
Sea Life Arizona
DATES:
October 17th-31st
This Halloween, families can have some MONSTER-IFIC fun at the LEGO® Monster Party!
Featuring a brand new 4D movie, a take-home Brick-Or-Treat build, a build-your-own pumpkin patch, and a spider scavenger hunt in the miniland!
Location:
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Tempe
DATES:
October 17th to 31st
During this event, the whole family will experience jaw-dropping performances and encounter mad botanists, peculiar plants, and creepy crawlies of the desert.
Stop for a photo-op and take home a free pumpkin from the patch!
Location:
Desert Botanical Garden
DATES:
October 21, 5:30 PM- 9.30 PM
Welcome to Trick or Treating with Dinosaurs at the Phoenix Zoo!
Enjoy a stroll around the Phoenix Zoo at night with games, activities, and candy/treat stations, also don’t forget to visit the Dinosaurs in the Desert, featuring the massive GIGANTOSAURUS!
Location:
Phoenix Zoo
DATES:
October 26-28, 5:30 – 8:30 P.M
Halloween Happenings is an annual nature-themed Halloween celebration!
Families are invited to explore the natural wonder of the Highlands Center at night in a safe and exciting environment.
Location:
Highlands Center for Natural History
DATES:
October 28, 5 PM- 7 PM
Ghosts and ghouls are invited to trick-or-treat through the Museum, monster mash on the dance floor, create a Spooky Tree in the Art Studio, take part in the fashion fright show, and explore three floors of imaginative exhibits!
Location:
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
DATES:
October 29, 9 AM – 4 PM
This Fall, families will get to celebrate the colorful and vibrant Mexican tradition of Día de Muertos at the Garden with new and memorable experiences!
This is a two-day festival that will be filled with Mexican music, dance, storytelling and so much more!
Location:
Desert Botanical Garden
DATES:
October 29, 12-8 PM | October 30, 12-6 PM
Kids can dress as their favorite bug and be entered to win BIG PRIZES!
They will enjoy cockroach races, Bug Zoo Station featuring an array of fascinating bugs, children’s craft activities, photo ops while holding a Madagascar Hissing Cockroach at the “Hissing Booth,” and edible insect tastings!
Don’t miss magical butterfly releases at the top of each hour!
Location:
AZ Boardwalk Courtyard
DATES:
October 30, 10 AM- 2 PM
During Majestic Mariposas, families can get an up-close and unforgettable experience when monarchs and other native Southwestern butterflies return for the Fall Butterfly Exhibit.
You can get acquainted with thousands of butterflies, observe each stage of their life cycle and learn what actions we can take to protect them!
Location:
Desert Botanical Garden
DATES:
Until November 13, 9:30 AM – 5 PM
