Get ready, Phoenix! This Halloween season is packed with parades and festivals that bring the community together for some frightful fun. Whether you’re in the mood to walk with witches, gobble candy, or join a costume contest, Phoenix has something bubbling for everyone this October. Here’s a lively look at the Halloween happenings you won’t want to miss.
Step Into the Spotlight: Halloween Parades Bringing the Streets to Life
Halloween parades are a staple in Phoenix, drawing families, friends, and fun-seekers out onto the streets with their most creative costumes. One of the must-attend events is the Downtown Phoenix Hallows’ Eve parade on October 30. This event unleashes a wave of spooky and spectacular costumes throughout Downtown Phoenix, with activities for kids and adult-friendly treats. Grab your broom and join the crowd for a night of laughter, music, and eerie delights. Check out all the details here.
Pumpkin Powerhouses: Festivals That Light Up October
No Halloween festival lineup is complete without pumpkins, hayrides, and spooky mazes. Head over to Tolmachoff Farms in Glendale, where Pumpkin Days & Corn Maze takes place throughout October. This event offers a giant pumpkin patch, an adventurous family corn maze, a petting zoo, pedal car tracks, and more. It’s a full day of autumn fun for just $17 per person.
Closer to Phoenix, Mother Nature’s Farm in Gilbert hosts a pumpkin patch experience from September 27 to November 2. With hayrides, bounce houses, and a straw bale maze, this spot delivers on the classic fall-festival vibe with plenty to keep kids entertained. Check out the farm events here.
Adults Only: Halloween Night Crawls and Costume Parties
For those who like their Halloween with music and market vibes, the Nightmare on Central event at The Duce on October 31 features a live band, night market, and costume party in a warehouse transformed into Halloween heaven. If you want a full line-up of spooky shows and dancing, the Phoenix Official Halloween Bar Crawl on October 31 hits multiple downtown venues. It promises a packed calendar of events for party lovers.
Spooky Science and Arts
Bring a little brains to your Halloween with the Science Skele-bration at the Arizona Science Center from October 25 to 31. This event offers fun demonstrations and interactive exhibits that spotlight the creepy and curious side of science in a family-friendly setting. Ticket details and hours are posted here.
If you prefer your Halloween with an artistic flair, the Phoenix Art Museum is showing a Frankenstein Double Feature on October 31. Watch two classic Universal Monster movies back-to-back in an atmospheric setting that promises cinematic chills. Tickets and more info are available online.
Halloween Day Highlights You Can’t Miss
When it’s Halloween Day, October 31, the city bursts with parties and parades. One standout is the Halloween Party at The Joy Lush Club from 2 p.m. to midnight, a free event with costume contests, Halloween movies, DJs, and special drinks. It’s a chance to celebrate with style in central Phoenix. Take a look at all the details and RSVP here.
Get Your Costume Ready
So, whether you want to dance in a parade, have fun at a festival, or just enjoy candy and cheers with your community, Phoenix has Halloween events to fit every taste and age. Make note of the dates, round up your crew, and dive into a season that’s sure to fill your October calendar with delight and a little bit of fright.
Sources: dtphx.org, tolmachoff-farms.com, mothernaturesfarm.com, theducephx.com, eventbrite.com, azscience.org, thejoylushclub.com
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