Avondale Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

The Creepin’ Candy Crawl takes place at Alamar Park. City departments and exhibitors will distribute candy and treats. Activities include crafts, face painting, a costume contest, and food trucks will be available.

The Phoenix Zoo's Spooky Safari offers trick-or-treating, entertainment, face painting, and carousel rides. An hourly costume parade is featured.

Buckeye's 86th Annual Halloween Carnival is a community tradition with carnival games, food vendors, and activities from local non-profits. A costume contest features categories for all ages.

Peoria's annual Halloween Monster Bash moves to the City Hall Campus & Centennial Plaza in 2026. The family-friendly event includes trick-or-treat trails, live entertainment, costume contests, local food vendors, and a sensory-friendly zone.

DTPHX Hallows' Eve transforms Downtown Phoenix into a Halloween celebration hub.

LEGOLAND Discovery Center's Brick or Treat Monster Party includes LEGO building activities, a Ghoulish Glow zone, and a 4D movie. Minifigure Monsters host the Halloween event.

The 8th Annual Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival in The District features a superhero theme. Visitors can pick pumpkins, use a photo backdrop, and receive free pumpkin painting with any pumpkin purchase during the two-week event.

The 10th Annual Scottsdale Día de los Muertos Fiestas returns to Scottsdale Civic Center. The event features music by Lupita Infante, the Fiesta de Muertos Festival, a Catrina Fashion Show, a 'Desfile de los Muertos' procession, and Day of the...

Tolmachoff Farms presents its annual Pumpkin Days and Corn Maze. Visitors can select pumpkins from a patch and navigate a 5-acre corn maze with a new design each year. A mini corn maze is available for younger visitors, and a...

The annual Enchanted Island Harvest Festival features a historic hayride through Encanto Park Neighborhood. Activities include a petting zoo, carnival games, pumpkin bowling, and bounce houses. Senior pricing and a discount for canned food donations benefiting St. Mary's Food Bank...

LEGOLAND Discovery Center hosts Brick or Treat Monster Party, featuring monster-themed building activities and a Ghoulish Glow zone. 'The Great Monster Chase' 4D movie is also shown.

Rio Vista's Fiesta celebrates Dia de los Muertos with a trunk-or-treat and costume party, including games, food, and candy.

A craft and vendor market in Phoenix offers a family-friendly weekend with Halloween and fall themes. Shoppers can find handmade goods, seasonal decor, and gifts from local vendors showcasing spooky-cute items and treats.

Horizons Community Church hosts a free Trunk or Treat event featuring a pirate walk-through. Attendees can collect treats from decorated car trunks and experience a pirate-themed adventure.

A community celebration, the Vineyard Ward Fall Festival includes seasonal food, games, and trick-or-treating.

Arizona State University West Valley Campus hosts a free, family-friendly 'Spooktacular Fall Festival'. The event includes trick-or-treating, games, crafts, and music, alongside community resources, health screenings, and giveaways. Clifford the Big Red Dog and live animals will make appearances.

This Halloween event features a 1 or 3-mile costume fun run/walk with prizes for best costumes, followed by a pizza party with music and treats.

Arizona Science Center hosts its annual Science Skele-bration, exploring the science behind Halloween with activities, demonstrations, and activations. Costumes are encouraged for all ages.

The Paw-Pulence event is a pet costume competition. Attendees can enjoy a 'Pup-tini' Bar for pets and humans, a photo op station, and compete for 'Paws of Fame' gift baskets. Spectators are welcome.

E&S Orthodontics hosts a free Fall Festival with face painting, bounce houses, games, and crafts for all ages. Attendees can enter prize raffles and enjoy food. Drawings for free braces and Invisalign treatment require registration by November 6th.

At the Mountain Ridge Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat, attendees are encouraged to wear costumes for candy collection from decorated car trunks. The community event includes a fall festival atmosphere, food, and activities.

Moon Mountain Ward Halloween Trunk or Treat offers a community Halloween celebration. Families can participate in a trunk-or-treat event with candy and activities provided from decorated car trunks.

Heidi's Village hosts a family-friendly fall festival with adoptable pets and local vendors. Attendees can meet dogs and cats, shop from artisans, and learn about the programs of Heidi's Village and rescue partners.

The UCP Fall Ball offers a night of dancing and memory-making at the Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center. This inclusive event is open to all ages and includes prom-style photos.

The Goodman Taylor Team hosts its annual Trunk or Treat event in Phoenix, offering a family-friendly evening with decorated car trunks providing treats and surprises. Costumes are encouraged for this community gathering.

The Desert Botanical Garden illuminates seasonal botanical displays for Fall Garden After Dark. Weekly festivities include 'Uncorked Mondays' with wine and music, 'Tacos & Tequila' nights, 'Dog Nights', and 'Sunset Socials' on Thursdays with crafts and dancing.

Strange Garden at Desert Botanical Garden offers a Halloween-season experience with glowing trails and playful chills. Adults-only evenings feature cocktails, while family nights include a pumpkin patch and entertainment. A 'Howl-ween' event for pets is also scheduled.

The 10-day Great Fall Kickoff Festival at the Desert Botanical Garden features live music, seasonal activities, fall-themed food, the 'Super Bloom' exhibit, and 'Fall Garden After Dark.' Special themed nights include wine tastings and dog-friendly evenings.

Teens aged 12 to 18 attend a fall-themed dance activity with costumes, carnival games, and refreshments. The event combines indoor and outdoor elements, with free admission and parking provided.

The Park at PV hosts its annual free Boo Bash Halloween celebration on Friday, October 30. From 5-6 pm, families can trick-or-treat with local tenants; costumes are encouraged. An outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus follows from 6:30-8:30 pm.

A week-long baking camp focuses on fall favorites such as pies, breads, and pumpkin-spiced desserts, with participants engaging in hands-on learning sessions.

The East McDonald Drive Pumpkin Patch is open at First Christian Church, offering a selection of pumpkins in various sizes. Purchases are available until supplies are gone and can be made with cash or credit.

The Surprise Pumpkin Splash is an event where participants swim with floating pumpkins, select one to decorate and keep, and play games. A photo booth is available, and pre-registration is required.

The Desert Botanical Garden presents 'Strange Garden,' a Halloween event with activities and live entertainment for all ages. The Haunted Hideout offers nature play for children, and a 21+ Spirit Walk with cocktails is available for adults.

Ghosts & Goodies at Westgate Entertainment District offers a festive Halloween celebration. Attendees can enjoy trick-or-treating at various shops and restaurants, participate in exciting costume contests for all ages (including pets!), and engage in fun activities like a slime-making station....

The Children's Museum of Phoenix hosts Trick-or-Treat at the Museum, featuring trick-or-treating, dancing, interactive exhibits, skull decorating, and a costume fashion show.

The Festival of Frights in Phoenix is a family-friendly Halloween celebration featuring Trunk-or-Treat, a Costume Parade, and a Pumpkin Patch. Local vendors, artists, performers, horse rides, and food trucks are part of the event.

The Spooky Fun Run x Planet Fitness includes a chip-timed 5K and a Kid's Dash. A costume contest offers prizes, and a vendor village provides trick-or-treating opportunities. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley.

The Slopetacular Trunk or Treat is a free community event where children can trick-or-treat from decorated car trunks, play games, and participate in a costume contest.

The City of El Mirage offers its free annual Fall Harvest Festival at Bill Gentry Park. The event includes a costume contest, live music, crafts, games, prizes, and candy. Bounce houses, an inflatable corn maze, and a limited pumpkin patch...

Scaryvale at Maryvale is a family-friendly Halloween event featuring a costume contest, Trunk or Treat, and a haunted house. Live music and food are available for purchase.

Uncover the spooky science behind Halloween at the Arizona Science Center's annual Science Skele-bration. This event features frightfully fun activities, daring demonstrations, and special activations that explore the spine-tingling science of the season. Costumes are encouraged for all ages, making...

Celebrate Halloween at The Joy Lush Club with a free party featuring spooky movies all day and a DJ spinning tunes from 9 PM. Show off your best costume for a chance to win prizes in the Best Overall and...

The Certified Local Fall Festival celebrates Arizona businesses and community spirit with local makers, artisans, and entrepreneurs. Over 50 restaurants, breweries, wineries, and distilleries offer food and drinks. Attendees can find gifts, enjoy family activities, and connect with local culture.

Experience ScaredyCon III, a premier Halloween festival at Evil Izzy's Haunted Emporium. This event features live music, a special appearance by Nathan Baesel, and a variety of local vendors. Enjoy food trucks, cosplay, and a trunk or treat, all within...

Scottsdale Fall Festival is moving to Scottsdale Civic Center, promising an enhanced experience for all. This free, family-friendly event features live music, a DJ, and a magic show. Kids will delight in Trick-or-Treat Alley and the Pumpkin Patch, alongside carnival...

Tempe Marketplace hosts its annual Sweet Street Spooktacular Halloween Festival. Attendees can go trick-or-treating, participate in costume contests, and hear live performers.