Phoenix Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2025

Experience Downtown Phoenix transformed into a Halloween wonderland at DTPHX Hallows' Eve. Families can embark on a trick-or-treat adventure with special maps and tote bags, while adults can explore participating venues for spooky-themed beverages and unique experiences. The festival features...

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...

Join the Children's Museum of Phoenix for a spooktacular Trick-or-Treat at the Museum event! Visitors of all ages can enjoy a day filled with Halloween fun, including trick-or-treating, dancing to monster tunes, and exploring interactive exhibits. Participate in festive activities...

Celebrate the season at the annual Harvest Festival, offering a day of family fun. They can take a historic hayride, enjoy pony rides, and play exciting carnival games. Little ones will love the corn box and petting zoo, while everyone...

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...

Get ready for a night of Halloween excitement at Scaryvale at Maryvale! This family-friendly event features a thrilling costume contest, a fun Trunk or Treat, and a spine-chilling haunted house. Enjoy live music and delicious food for sale, making it...

Lace up your sneakers and don your best costumes for the second annual Spooky Fun Run x Planet Fitness! This family-friendly event features a scenic 5K race with chip timing and age group awards, plus a fun Kid's Dash for...

Get ready for the Festival of Frights, a family-friendly Halloween celebration in Phoenix! This exciting event features a Trunk-or-Treat, a vibrant Costume Parade, and a delightful Pumpkin Patch. Local vendors, food trucks, artists, and entertainers will be on hand to...

Discover the enchanting 'Strange Garden' at the Desert Botanical Garden for a Halloween celebration perfect for all ages. This event offers a unique blend of spooky fun and fascinating discoveries, featuring live music, immersive experiences, and intriguing creatures. Families can...

Get ready for a fang-tastic time at the Phoenix Zoo's Spooky Safari! This event transforms the zoo into a Halloween wonderland with trick-or-treating stations, captivating entertainment from DJs to costumed characters, and enchanting crafts. Don't miss the hourly costume parades...

Join the LEGO monsters for a spooktacular celebration at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona's Brick-or-Treat: Monster Party! Families can brew potions, hunt for LEGO treasures, and enjoy a special 4D movie. It's a monstrously fun Halloween event for all ages.

Get ready for a spooktacular evening at the Slopetacular Trunk or Treat! This free community event offers a safe and fun way for families to celebrate Halloween. Kids can enjoy trick-or-treating from decorated car trunks, indulge in plenty of candy,...

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...

Tolmachoff Farms invites families to celebrate fall with a vibrant pumpkin patch and an expansive 6-acre corn maze. Younger visitors can enjoy a mini maze, while thrill-seekers can brave the haunted corn maze. Additional attractions include a petting zoo, train...

Get ready for the annual Sweet Street Spooktacular at Tempe Marketplace! This family-friendly Halloween event invites visitors to trick-or-treat directly from participating shops in The District. Enjoy enchanting live music, show off your best costume in the contests, and vie...

Experience the magic of Halloween at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park with the Spook-Track-Ula event. Families can enjoy a specially decorated haunted train ride, meet the friendly Engineer Bones on select nights, and participate in a special trick-or-treat event on Halloween. Unlimited...

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...

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....

Join the pack for a month of frightfully fun Halloween festivities at Great Wolf Lodge Scottsdale. Enjoy a not-so-scary trick-or-treat trail, lively dance parties, engaging games, and creative crafts. Sip on themed Halloween cocktails and mocktails while soaking in the...

Great Wolf Lodge invites families to celebrate Halloween all month long with their annual Howl-O-Ween event. From late September through October, guests can enjoy a variety of festive activities including a Monster Bash Dance Party, creative crafts, spooky games like...

Get ready for the 12th annual Halloween Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival at Salt River Fields! This family-friendly event transforms the grounds into a Halloween wonderland with over 20 hot air balloons serving as trick-or-treat stations, handing out thousands of...

Get ready for a spooktacular time at the FREE Family Fun Halloween Bash! This exciting event features a chance to win $1,000 cash in the family costume contest. Attendees can enjoy trick-or-treating, bounce houses, slides, face painting, and live entertainment....

Experience a magical day of Halloween fun at Candie's Halloween Character Carnival. This free outdoor event at Arizona Boardwalk features enchanting character meet-and-greets, whimsical face painting, giant bounce inflatables, and a festive Halloween Parade. It's a delightful celebration for the...

Downtown Mesa transforms for the Annual Haunting on Main Street, offering a delightful Halloween celebration. Costumed children can embark on a trick-or-treat adventure along Main Street, visiting participating merchants for candy. The event features engaging Halloween-themed games, sweet treats like...

Get ready for a spooktacular evening at the Creepin' Candy Crawl! This family-friendly event invites youth participants to trick-or-treat their way through the park, collecting candy and goodies from exhibitors and city staff. Enjoy creative crafts, face painting, and a...

Join the 7th Annual Halloween in La Mesa Village for a spooktacular trick-or-treat adventure! Families and costumed attendees can gather treats from participating businesses along La Mesa Blvd. and surrounding streets. Enjoy live entertainment, including stilt walkers and a DJ,...

Get ready for Peoria's annual Halloween Monster Bash! This family-friendly event promises a night of festive fun with games and entertainment. It's the perfect opportunity to celebrate the season with the community.

Experience the magic of fall at Pumpkin Fest at The Princess, returning with an even bigger celebration. Wander through a bountiful pumpkin patch, explore a Jack-O-Lantern Lawn illuminated by glowing gourds and cozy fire pits, and get lost in the...

Experience the charm of Mother Nature's Farm at their highly-rated pumpkin patch, a beloved fall tradition. Wander through fields to select your ideal pumpkin, then test your navigation skills in Alexander's Adventure Maze. Discover unique holiday decorations and specialty treats...

Gather your little ghosts and goblins for a spirited family night in Downtown Chandler. This free event offers a 'boo-nanza' of spooky fun, including carnival games with exciting prizes, a dazzling costume parade with two chances to strut your stuff,...

Desert Ridge Marketplace transforms into a Halloween wonderland for their annual Spooky Bash Carnival. Families can trick-or-treat throughout The District, with participating brands offering sweet treats. Show off costumes in the annual contest, with categories for all ages, or enjoy...

Join the City of El Mirage for their FREE annual Fall Harvest Festival at Bill Gentry Park. This family-friendly event features a costume contest, live music, crafts, games, prizes, and candy. Kids can enjoy bounce houses and an inflatable corn...

Discover the magic of fall at the 7th Annual Spooky Side Patch, a beloved tradition at Desert Ridge Marketplace. This year's event boasts a captivating new show-inspired theme, offering a delightful experience for all. Visitors can select their ideal pumpkin,...

Discover a festive fall wonderland at MacDonald's Ranch Pumpkin Patch. Explore a vibrant pumpkin patch, enjoy classic carnival games, and delight in a petting zoo. For a touch of fright, brave the Haunted Trail. It's a perfect autumn outing for...

Dive into the Surprise Pumpkin Splash, a unique Halloween event where pumpkins take to the water! Participants can swim alongside floating pumpkins, select one to decorate and keep, and enjoy a variety of fun games. A 'fang-tastic' photo booth provides...

Discover the magic of fall at Gilbert's Harvest in the Heritage District. Embark on the Great Gilbert Gourd Hunt, a whimsical scavenger hunt featuring unique pumpkin displays. Witness live pumpkin carving by artist Ray Villafane and explore seasonal surprises. This...

Halloween Town Arizona invites families to a magical fall experience filled with tricks, treats, and pumpkins. Enjoy fun rides, carnival games, and creative activities like face and pumpkin painting. Pick your perfect pumpkin from their patch and create lasting memories...

Experience the excitement of Vertuccio Farms' annual Fall Festival, a beloved Mesa tradition. Get lost in a sprawling 5-acre corn maze, brave new attractions like a ropes course and pig races, and enjoy classic carnival games. It's a perfect outing...

Join the community for a FREE Halloween celebration at 'Halloween on the Green.' Enjoy live music under the moonlight, get creative at the pumpkin decorating station, and capture fun memories at festive photo ops. It's the perfect outdoor event for...

Get ready for a splash-tacular Halloween event where pumpkins meet the pool! At Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center, young swimmers can dive in to collect their very own floating pumpkin from the heated water. It's a unique twist on pumpkin picking,...

Get ready for a FREE, fun-filled Halloween celebration at Spooky Blast! This family-friendly event features a DJ, exciting Mad Science shows, and a thrilling costume contest with prizes. Kids can enjoy trick-or-treating on the ballfields with over 25 community partner...

Celebrate community spirit at the Gilbert Days Festival, a two-day event at Gilbert Regional Park. Enjoy live music, diverse food trucks offering everything from BBQ to international flavors, and a vibrant local shopping experience. Families will delight in the free-access...

Join the annual Halloween celebration on Main Street in Downtown Mesa! Merchants will be handing out treats to costumed children, creating a festive trick-or-treating experience. The event also features exciting games, fun activities, and a special fashion show for kids...

Step back in time at Buckeye's 85th Annual Halloween Carnival, a cherished community tradition. This old-fashioned celebration offers classic carnival games, delicious food from on-site vendors, and engaging activities hosted by local non-profits. It's a perfect outing for families seeking...

Get ready for a spook-tacular evening at the annual Apache Junction Halloween Festival! This year, all activities are FREE for the community. Enjoy live music, a pumpkin painting and decorating area, and a variety of games and inflatable activities. Don't...

Get ready for the Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party! This annual event transforms the farm into a fall wonderland with a vast pumpkin patch and two impressive corn mazes. Families can enjoy a day packed with included rides, live...

Get ready for a spooktacular evening at the annual Halloween Harvest Festival! This free, family-friendly event at the Paul Mason Sports Complex features a thrilling Haunted Hayride, a lively costume contest with multiple categories, and carnival-style games. Attendees can also...

Experience a unique Halloween celebration at Boyce Thompson Arboretum's Boo-tanical Trick-or-Treat. On October 31, 2025, the arboretum transforms into a festive trail adorned with spooky decorations. Local Superior businesses will be handing out candy, and themed crafts will be available....