• Salt River Fields Halloween Balloon Spooktakular (Scottsdale, AZ)

 This annual festival is catered towards kids with trick or treating, carnival games, fireworks, and live music.  What makes this festival really special?  Over twenty hot air balloons will be on display!  In addition to the magnificent balloons there will be 4,000 pounds of candy given out.  You can find more information and ticket sales at www.srfballoonfestivals.com.

  • Nightmare On Main (Mesa, AZ)

This event is an Art Walk that includes live entertainment, costume contests, and a haunted basement tour.  This event is safe and fun for the whole family.  Everyone is encouraged to dress up!  Find out more at www.2ndfridaynightout.com.

  • Dine Among The Dead (Phoenix, AZ)

Get ready for an evening filled with spooky entertainment.  Dine by candlelight on the patio of the old Pioneer & Military Memorial Park Cemetary.  Enjoy a cemetery walk that features reenactors in period dress.  It is also encouraged that guests dress in Victorian, Edwardian, or Steampunk costumes!  Learn more at www.azhistcemeteries.org.

  • Halloween at Hogwarts (Phoenix, AZ)

The phoenix Symphony Orchestra performs seasonal selections and memorable music from the Harry Potter films.  Guests are encouraged to wear Harry Potter costumes and enjoy the pre-concert halloween activities throughout the hall.  Read more about this activity and purchase tickets at www.phoenixsymphony.org.  Tickets sold out last year so get em’ early!

  • Guided Ghost Tours at Hermosa Inn (Paradise Valley, AZ)

This halloween activity is for the older kids who may not spook easily or even a just for you and your significant other.  Guests purchase the Hermosa Hauntings package wich buys you a two-night stay at the hotel, Zombie cocktails upon arrival, as well as a guided ghost tour of the property.  If you’re brave and up for a little adventure, this one’s for you!!  Read more about spiritual encounters at this inn at www.hermosainn.com.