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Scottsdale anchors Halloween 2025 in Old Town and the Waterfront with spooky festivities and haunted celebrations across the downtown area. Plan to see spooky happenings, fall entertainment, Halloween gatherings, costume events, and family-friendly pumpkin festivals.
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Top Halloween In and Around Scottsdale
- Scottsdale Fall Festival 2025
- Haunted W Scottsdale Masquerade
- Boos Fest Halloween Bar Crawl Scottsdale
- Halloween Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival
- Ghosts & Gravestones Tour
- Haunted Hop & Halloween Bar Crawl Weekend Pass
- Pumpkin Fest at The Princess
- Spooky Blast (Fountain Hills)
- Scottsdale Dia De Los Muertos Festival
- The Haunted Pedaler Halloween Party Bike Bar Crawl
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Scottsdale Halloween
Scottsdale Family-Friendly Fall Activities
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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 games, crafts, and face painting. Adults can enjoy a new cocktail garden, while everyone can explore city department booths and the spooky 'Tales from the Haunted Stacks' library experience.
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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 pounds of candy. Enjoy a free kids' zone with numerous inflatable attractions, nightly costume contests, and a magical show. It's a high-flying celebration of spooky fun for everyone.
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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 Cider Orchard's hay maze. Enjoy thrilling rides, interactive attractions, and festive seasonal treats under the desert stars.
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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 booths offering games and candy. Inflatables abound, including obstacle courses, slides, and a corn maze, ensuring fun for everyone. Food trucks will be on-site to satisfy your cravings.
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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 train and carousel rides are included with admission.
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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 spooky atmosphere.
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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. It's a perfect way for families to celebrate Halloween with free outdoor fun.
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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 Boo Bingo and trivia, and a special Trick-or-Treat Trail. The lodge transforms into a Halloween wonderland, offering themed drinks and opportunities for memorable family moments.
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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 whole family, offering something magical for everyone.
Scottsdale Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
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Don your most captivating mask and costume for the Haunted W Scottsdale Masquerade. This exclusive Halloween night event features top Phoenix DJs spinning tunes across three distinct areas, complemented by themed cocktails and festive decor. Enjoy complimentary drinks and an unforgettable atmosphere designed for mingling and celebrating.
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Get ready for Scottsdale's ultimate Halloween celebration! This massive bar crawl invites you to don your best costume and join hundreds of revelers for a night of spooky fun. Enjoy free cover at multiple decorated venues, live DJs, and the chance to win prizes in a $750 costume contest. Use the Bar Crawl Nation app to spin for instant rewards and complete the crawl for a special bonus.
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Get ready for the ultimate Halloween takeover with the Haunted Hop & Halloween Bar Crawl Weekend Pass in Scottsdale. This ticket grants access to two nights of unforgettable parties, featuring live music, DJs, and exclusive drink specials across multiple venues. Don your best costume and immerse yourself in the vibrant nightlife.
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Embark on a bone-chilling adventure with The Haunted Pedaler, a Halloween party bike bar crawl through Old Town Scottsdale. This ghostly tour transforms the streets into a haunted playground, perfect for thrill-seekers and Halloween enthusiasts. Enjoy intoxicating beverages, exclusive stops at decorated bars like 50 Shades (with a free welcome shot and discounts), Giligan's, and Rockbar, all while pedaling to a spooky soundtrack. It's the ultimate, hassle-free Halloween party with friends.
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Savor the flavors of Arizona's premier taco festival, showcasing over 40 diverse vendors offering every imaginable taco. Enjoy $4 taco specials, $10 margaritas, and a VIP Agave Show with premium spirit tastings. Live music, Lucha Libre wrestling, art, and a kids' zone ensure fun for everyone.
Scottsdale Other Halloween Activities
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Prepare for an evening of spine-chilling stories and historical mysteries on the Ghosts & Gravestones Tour. They guide you through America's most haunted cities, revealing tales of shadowy figures and spectral encounters. Experience exclusive nighttime access to historic sites and burial grounds, all from the comfort of their signature black trolleys. It's a unique journey into the darker side of history.
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Celebrate Dia de los Muertos at the Scottsdale Dia De Los Muertos Festival. Experience a captivating art installation, a moving Procession Desfile de Muertos, and a lively Fiesta de Muertos Festival with music, food, and crafts. Witness the renowned Huey-Colhuacan Folk Ballet Company showcase Mexico's rich cultural heritage through traditional folk dance.
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Halloween Boo-tique offers an extensive collection of high-quality, durable, and comfortable costumes for all ages. They specialize in vibrant, character-accurate designs, ensuring a perfect fit for any body type. Discover your ideal Halloween or cosplay outfit and stand out at any event with their premium selection.
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