LEGOLAND Discovery Center Brick or Treat Monster Party
Features themed LEGO building, glow-in-the-dark workshops, and a 4D monster movie.
Tempe Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026
45 family-friendly fall activities in Tempe and nearby.
Tempe families have 47 Halloween events to consider this year. For expansive outdoor fun, look to large-scale attractions in nearby Scottsdale or Phoenix. If you prefer something closer to home, Tempe Marketplace offers a family festival. For those seeking free admission, several community gatherings are available. Those wanting ticketed experiences might find elaborate haunts or themed parties further afield.
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Tempe Halloween Bar Crawl 2026
Tempe
Multi-venue costumed pub crawl featuring drink specials and an after-party.
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Haunted Experiences
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Fear Farm Haunted Fairgrounds
Tempe
Features an officially licensed Jason Universe walkthrough attraction and carnival rides.
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Tempe
Features the Thinly Veiled stage cast live with audience participation.
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Tempe Appreciation Night at Mill Ave Ghost Tours
Tempe
Discounted haunted history walking tour honoring local Tempe employees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are hayrides at Tempe farms okay for babies and toddlers?
Daytime, non-spooky hayrides are generally fine from infancy if a lap adult holds the child the whole ride; wagons bounce hard over field ruts. Sit toward the center, away from wheel edges, and skip rides where kids sit on loose hay bales without sides. Evening "haunted" versions with actors are a different product, so check which one you're queueing for.
How do we make Halloween costumes work in cold or wet Tempe weather?
Build the costume a size up over a thermal base layer, and choose designs where a coat reads as part of the look, capes, robes, and animal onesies win October. Face paint beats masks in drizzle, and clear ponchos exist for downpour parades. For evening events, add reflective tape and glow bracelets. Test the full layered outfit at home once before the night.
What's the best time of day to take toddlers to Halloween events in Tempe?
Work around the nap, not the event schedule: 9-11 am at pumpkin patches means empty photo spots, fresh animals, and cool air, while the 3-5 pm slot catches post-nap energy before dinner meltdowns. Skip evening events entirely for under-3s unless they're short and close to home. Weekday mornings beat weekends by a mile if your schedule allows it.