Oct. 23
Howl O Weenie Pawty: 7-10 p.m. Come out in costume to win prizes. Pets join a pup costume parade. Also features pet psychics, pet portraits and trainers. Poochini Pet Salon, 1941 W. Guadalupe Road, Suite 110, Mesa. Free. 480-775-6410. poochinipetsalon.com.
Oct. 24
Haunted Halloween Boat Tour: Listen as Sailor Randy recalls scary tales of life along the Rio Salado in the days before the lake. Recommended for adults and children 10 and older. Reservations suggested. Tempe Town Lake, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway. Free. 480-838-2414. tempe.gov/lake/.
The 2008 Halloween Open: 2 p.m. Oct. 24, 9 a.m. Oct. 25-26. Halloween squash open featuring world-class players Jonathan Power and Stefan Castelyn. Play in the preliminary rounds Friday and Saturday at all three Village Health Club locations but head over to DC Ranch to meet with Power and Castelyn and take part in the finals. DC Ranch Village Health Club and Spa, 18501 N. Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale. $60. 602-350-5173. villageclubs.com/dcranch/index.php.
Oct. 25
Health Fair and Fall Festival: 3-6 p.m. The festival features a haystack maze, hayrides, a Halloween-costume contest, live music and blown-glass demonstrations. The health fair includes blood-pressure checks, glucose monitoring, bone-density testing and stroke screenings. Thunderbird Retirement Resort, 5401 W. Dailey St., Glendale. Free admission. 602-588-1487. thunderbird-resort.com.
Seven Minutes in Hell: 9 p.m. The Space 55 Theatre Ensemble presents 10 seven-minute acts that are the opposite of the famous Seven Minutes in Heaven show. This no-holds barred Halloween variety show promises plenty of blood, chaos, hilarity and vampires. Space 55, 636 E. Pierce St., Phoenix. $7. 602-663-4032. showup.com. space55.org.
Happy Hound Costume Contest: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dress up your dog for a costume contest. Bring a bag of premium dog food to benefit the Arizona Animal Welfare League. The grand prize is a Nintendo Wii. Artesia, 7293 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Dog food donation. 480-609-6779.
Ghost Tour and Historic Walking Tour: Find out if there are haunted buildings and tunnels in Mesa on this docent-led tour of the city's historic downtown. Registration required. Start time to be announced. Mesa Historical Museum, 2345 N. Horne St. $15. 480-835-7358. mesaaz.org.
Spookapalooza: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Network with other East Valley Paranormal Society members, and enjoy games with a trophy for the group that wins the most. Includes food. Estrella Mountain Regional Park, 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear. $60 for four people; $20 per person. 480-459-6009. eastvalleyparanormalsociety.com.
Haunted HOWL-O-WEEN Bash: 6 p.m. Includes a 2-mile full moon hike, and an owl and bird presentation. A costume contest, treats and prizes. Bring flashlights, water and proper attire. San Tan Mountain Park, 6533 W. Phillips Road, Queen Creek. $6 per vehicle. 480-655-5554. maricopa.gov/parks/santan.
Haunted Walk for Ghouly Ghosts: 7 p.m. Ghosts of all ages kick off the Halloween season with a 1-mile "haunted walk" on the Merkle Trail. Decorate a white sheet at home, and wear it for this "ghouly" evening. "Ghost Rangers" judge the best child and adult sheet costumes. After the walk, enjoy free beverages and cookies while listening to spooky stories around the bonfire. Only costumed ghosts are permitted on this walk. Meet at Area 6. Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N. Usery Pass Road, Mesa. $6 per vehicle. 480-984-0032. maricopa.gov/parks/usery/.
Costume Contest: 4 p.m. Dress up your cat or dog for this pet-costume contest and fashion show. A panel of judges picks the winners, who receive a grooming package, discounts, food and treats. Doggy Style Pet Gear, 17058 W. Bell Road, Suite 101, Surprise. Free. 623-251-5201. dogstyl.biz.
Oct. 28
Howloween Pawty and Dog Costume Contest: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy appetizers and drinks at Oh My Dog! while your pooch socializes and makes new friends. All dogs must come in costume. Prizes rewarded for costumes in the following categories: most creative, cutest, scariest and best costume overall. Oh My Dog Boutique and Spa, 7137 E. Stetson Road, Scottsdale. Free. 480-874-1200. ohmydogboutique.com.
Arizona Ghosts and Hauntings': 7 p.m. Oct. 28. The Arizona Desert Ghost Hunters share some of their stories. Foothills Branch Library, 19055 N. 57th Ave., Glendale. Free. 623-930-3830. glendaleaz.com/library.
OCT. 30
Halloween Eve Dinner Party: 4 p.m. Oct. 30. Enjoy dinner and folktales with Dick George and Sean Buvala. Carriage Manor RV Resort, 7750 E. Broadway Road, Mesa. $8. 480-984-1111.
Oct. 31
Linda Thompson: 6 p.m. Oct. 31. The author signs her metaphysical self-help novel, I Am My Own Dragon. Kids can wear costumes and trick-or-treat at the store. Borders, 2402 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. Free. 602-957-6660. borders.com.
Rocky Horror Picture Show Halloween Event: 8 and 11 p.m. Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. The classic, interactive cult film is screened with special holiday flair. Chandler Cinemas, 2140 N. Arizona Ave. $10. 480-821-1605. myspace.com/chandlercinemas.
Arizona Horror Party: 5 p.m. Meet your favorite horror stars, and enjoy music, entertainment and a celebrity-judged costume contest with prizes. Fiesta Inn Resort, 2100 S. Priest Drive, Tempe. $100-$450. 480-626-1526. azhorrorparty.com.
Halloween Costume Party: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Enjoy live entertainment with the cast of Cabaret, appetizers, a no-host bar and a costume contest. Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria. $5 donation. 623-776-8400. azbroadwaytheatre.com.
Cycle World International Motorcycle Show: 4-9 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31 through Nov. 2. Check out the latest sport bikes, dirt bikes, cruisers, scooters and ATVs. Also learn about the most fuel-efficient options and talk to experts about getting started on a bike. Enjoy motorcycle action, customs, demo rides, a Halloween costume contest and interactive activities. University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale Avenue and Loop 101, Glendale. $12; $6 for kids. 800-331-5706. motorcycleshows.com.
Nov. 1
Teen Halloween Party: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 1. A Halloween party for teens with cancer and their friends. The event includes a haunted house, a spooky costume contest and musical entertainment. Wellness Community of Central Arizona, 360 E. Palm Lane, Phoenix. Free. 602-712-1006. twccaz.org.
Peek-a-Boo at Pecos Park: 10 a.m. Nov. 1. Dress up with your dog to compete in a costume contest for both humans and pets. Also enjoy traveling through the pumpkin patch and playing carnival games. Pecos Park, 17010 S. 48th St., Phoenix. Free. 602-534-5252. phoenix.gov/PARKS/parks.html#P.
Ongoing
Night of the Living Dead: 7 p.m. Fridays, 1:30-7 p.m. Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays though Oct. 26. A mysterious form of radiation appears in outer space near Earth just as gangs of rampaging, bloodthirsty, flesh-eating zombies are spotted around the country. Could the two circumstances be related? A midnight show Oct. 24. Theater Works, 8355 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria. $16; $12 for students. 623-815-7930. theaterworks.org.
Monster's Menagerie: Noon-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, through Oct. 31. More than 20 artists showcase their works in this annual exhibit with horror, fantasy and other-worldly things. Opening exhibit is 7 p.m.-midnight Oct. 10. Alwun House Foundation, 1204 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix. Free. 602-253-7887. alwunhouse.org.
Ghosts of Phoenix Tour: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Oct. 31. Tour the Hotel San Carlos, billed as one of the most haunted hotels in America. Get access to places not offered to the general public. 202 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. $10; $5 for age 12 and younger. 602-414-0004. ghostsofphoenix.com.
Nightlife Events
Oct. 25
Halloween Party at BS West: 8 p.m. BS West moves the bar outside. Dress up for the costume contest. BS West, 7125 E. Fifth Ave., Scottsdale. $20-$30. 480-945-9028. bswest.com.
Halloween Party: 9 p.m. Dress up for a costume contest, and dance to music spun by a DJ. Driver's Sports Grill, 14175 W. Indian School Road Bypass, Goodyear. Free. 623-536-8571.
Oct. 26
Black and Orange Halloween Costume Ball: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Music, dancing, a cash bar and drawings. Prizes given for best male and best female costumes. Hosted by Society for the Arts. FireSky Resort and Spa, 4925 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. $20; $15 for Society for the Arts members. 480-945-7666. fireskyresort.com.
Oct. 30
Horrorpops: 6:30 p.m. The trio explores new wave, surf, rockabilly and pop music, and supports its new CD, Kiss Kiss Kill Kill. Beat Union and 7 Shot Screamers open. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe. $16. 480-829-0607 or 480-829-1300. luckymanonline.com.
Oct. 31
Punk Rock Halloween Party: 8:30 p.m. Win a cash prize for best costume. Get drink specials, and enjoy a lineup of entertainment, including Killing Eve. J-Heads, 5110 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix. $7; $5 with a costume. 602-225-0307. myspace.com/ jheadsbar.
Halloween Party at the Steel Horse Saloon: 9 p.m. Costume contest and a live performance by cover band Cell Phone Cowboys. Steel Horse Saloon, 1818 W. Bell Road, Phoenix. Free. 602-942-8778. steelhorsesaloon.com.
Halloween Party at George and Dragon: 9 p.m. Enter the costume contest to win $50-$150. Enjoy drink specials, and dance to the jukebox. George and Dragon, 4240 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Free. 602-241-0018. georgeanddragonpub.net.
Haunted House 7340: 9 p.m. Enjoy Halloween-themed house music spun by DJs, and participate in costume contests. Myst, 7340 E. Shoeman Lane, Scottsdale. $10-$12. 480-970-5000. mystaz.com.
Halloween Party: 6 p.m. Enter the costume contest to win $1,000, and enjoy drink specials all night. Graham Central Station, 7850 S. Priest Drive, Tempe. $8. 480-496-4336. grahamcentral stationtempe.com.
Ghost Ball: 10 p.m. Block party with costume contests for the sexiest and best-dressed people. Local musicians perform. Axis/Radius, 7340 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale. $20. 480-970-1112. axis-radius.com.
Nightmare on Marc's Street: 7 p.m. Features a costume contest and drink specials. Marc's Sports Grill and Nightlife, 4494 W. Peoria Ave., Glendale. Free. 623-842-1053. marcssportsgrill andnightlife.com.
Cactus Jack's Halloween Party: 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Games, comedians and costume contests for best-overall and sexiest outfits. Local musician Ricki Joleen performs. Cactus Jack's Bar, 4747 E. Elliott Road, Phoenix. $5; free with costume. 480-893-6630.
Halloween Bash: 9 p.m. The indie-rock band Let Go shares the stage with the Loveblisters and Scotty Johnson from the Gin Blossoms. For age 21 and older. Last Exit, 1425 W. Southern Ave., Tempe. $7. 480-557-6656. lastexitlive.com.
Halloween Party at Hurricane Bay: 9 p.m. Dress up for a costume contest, and dance and sing karaoke to Top 40 music spun by DJ Greggy D. Hurricane Bay, 4139 W. Bell Road, Phoenix. $6. 602-843-6100. hurricanebay nightclub.com.
Wicked Night at the Wrigley: 8 p.m. Party features live bands, a DJ, complimentary food, a costume contest and tarot-card readers. For age 21 and older. Wrigley Mansion, 2501 E. Telawa Trail, Phoenix. $50. 602-553-7382. wrigleymansionclub.com.
Halloween Spooktacular: 6 p.m. The costume-optional Halloween dance party features the Danny Kealey Band, food and games. ViewPoint RV and Golf Resort, 650 N. Hawes Road, Mesa. $12; $11 in advance. 480-373-8710. viewpointrv.com.
'Trick or Drink' Halloween Wine Tasting: 6-7:30 p.m. Celebrate the holiday with a wine tasting. CRU Fine Wines, 10855 N. 116th St., Scottsdale. $12. 480-222-4098. crufinewines.com.
Hoppy Halloween: 6:30 p.m. Enjoy red and white carpaccio; yellow-curry rice cakes with octopus; foie gras with pumpkin tartlet; tenderloin ostrich with black and blue roasted beets; lamb loin and braised lamb cheeks; and bread pudding. Dress in your Halloween attire. Cowboy Ciao, 7133 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale. $75. 480-946-3111.
For the kids
Open Barn: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Halloween-themed event includes handing out treats and carrots to the horses, painting with horses, horseshoe painting, pumpkin painting, face painting, raffles, refreshments and horsemanship lessons. Rancho Tierra Madre, 27115 N. 45th Street, Cave Creek. Free; donations accepted. 480-747-1070. tierramadrehorsesanctuary.org.
Oct. 22Pumpkin Painting and Caramel Apple Creations: 4:30 p.m. Ages 5-9 paint miniature pumpkins and make caramel apples. Registration required. Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Road, Gilbert. Free. 602-652-3000. mcldaz.org.
Oct. 23
Terrific Time for Teens: Craft Time: 4 p.m. . Ages 9-11 make a haunted gingerbread house and listen to spooky stories. Supplies provided. Registration required. North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Phoenix. Free. 602-652-3000. mcldaz.org.
Oct. 24
The Great Pumpkin Festival: 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 24; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 25 and 26. Children age 12 and younger pick their own pumpkins. Also enjoy face painting, the Amazing Bale Maze, balloon artistry, pumpkin decorating and carving demonstrations. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. $12; $6 for ages 3-12; $2 for garden members. 480-941-1225. dbg.org.
Monster House: See a PG-rated, Halloween-themed movie. Begins at dusk. Tempe Community Center Courtyard, 3500 S. Rural Road. Free. 480-350-5200. tempe.gov/recreation.
Oct. 25
Halloween Stories: 10 a.m. Face painting and Halloween stories presented by Secret Agent Sparkles, also known as Kit Kough. Chyro Arts Venue, 1330 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Donations only. 480-258-2329. chyro.org/kids.
Halloween Boo Bash 2008: 6-9 p.m. Age 4 and older enjoy a haunted house, raffles, games, a costume contest, pinatas, food and bouncy fun. Registration recommended. Scottsdale Gymnastics, 9321 N. 94th St. $30; $25 in advance. 480-951-0496. scottsdalegymnastics.com.
Halloween Goodies: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Ages 7-12 and their parents make and decorate pumpkin-shaped cookies. Also decorate your own pumpkin with paint. Classic Cooking, 10411 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Scottsdale. $50. 480-502-0177. classiccooking.net.
Halloween at Fiddlesticks: 5 p.m.-midnight. Dress in a friendly, not scary costume and go through the not-so-haunted house. Also trick-or-treat while playing miniature golf and have fun on the bumper boats, go-karts and other kiddie rides. Fiddlesticks, 1155 W. Elliot Road, Tempe. $15. 480-961-0800. gilbertsoccerclub.org.
Oct. 26
Halloween Tailgating: 4-6 p.m. Dress in a friendly costume, and go trick-or-treating from car to car. Food will be sold. North Scottsdale United Methodist Church, 11735 N. Scottsdale Road. Free. 480-948-0529. nsumc.com.
Oct. 29
Fall Harvest Story Time: 11 a.m. Join Childhood Clothing to read Harriet's Halloween Candy. Childhood Clothing, the Borgata of Scottsdale, 6166 N. Scottsdale Road. Free. 480-991-9204.
Halloween Craft and Story: 3:30 p.m. Make a paper-plate ghost while listening to a scary story. Guadalupe Branch Library, 9241 S. Avenida del Yaqui. Free. 602-652-3000. mcldaz.org.
Oct. 30
Halloween Tales 2: 7 p.m. Features classic and original tales to chill and thrill. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Chyro Arts Venue, 1330 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. $5. 480-258-2329. chyro.org.
Tiny Princess Costume Contest: 4:30 p.m. Wear a princess outfit, and strut down the runway. Best costume wins a prize. For girls ages 5-9. El Mirage Branch Library, 14011 N. First Ave. Free. 602-652-3000. mcldaz.org.
Spiders, Ghosts and Monsters, Oh My!: 7 p.m. Kids 5 and older listen to scary stories, have snacks and make a craft. Registration required. North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Phoenix. Free. 602-652-3000. mcldaz.org.
Oct. 31
Trick-or-Treat With the Police: 5-7:30 p.m. Kids trick-or-treat with the police. Meet McGruff and Peoria officers and see the station's decorated driveway and police vehicles. Public Safety Administration Building, 8351 W. Cinnabar Ave., Peoria. Free.
Halloween Spooktacular: 5:30-8 p.m. Dress in costume for a night of games, music, candy and such activities as getting temporary tattoos, soccer bowling, tossing bean bags, face painting, learning the Thriller dance and meeting Red Robin. Kicks4Kids Soccer and Cheer Sports Center, 13128 W. Foxfire Drive, Surprise. $2. 623-218-6122. kicks4kidssoccer.com.
Happy Halloween: 4-7 p.m. Age 7 and younger stop by IKEA in a Halloween costume to receive a free gift. Ikea, 2110 W. Ikea Way, Tempe. Free. 480-496-5658. ikea-usa.com.
Haunted Night in the Park: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Face painting, pumpkin patch photos, hot dogs and a clown. University Park, 1002 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix. Free. 602-262-6800. phoenix.gov/PARKS/parks.html#U.
Light the Night: 9 p.m. Attend a youth Halloween concert. Games and candy. Rock Church, 2012 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Free. 480-945-8155. rockag.com.
Halloween Party: 6-8 p.m. Dress up for a Halloween party and costume contest. Also a pumpkin-painting contest, games and trick-or-treating. Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 3530 N. 32nd St., Phoenix. Free with two cans of food. 602-224-5474. aldersgateumcphx.org.
Fantastic Fall Festival: 6-9 p.m. For a safe alternative to trick-or-treating, make your way to this festival for door prizes, cake walks, carnival games, an obstacle course, bouncers and a slide. Ideal for kids in preschool to Grade 5. Four Peaks Neighborhood Park, 14825 N. Del Cambre Ave., Fountain Hills. Free. 480-816-5151. fh.az.gov.
No Tricks, Just Treats: 7-9 p.m. A harvest festival with games and a trunk-or-treat event. Larkspur Christian Church, 3302 W. Larkspur Drive, Phoenix. Free. larkspurchurch.org.
Trick-or-Treating: 5-7 p.m. Trick-or-treat at participating stores. Also features face painting, story time, bobbing for apples, witches brew and cookies. The Borgata of Scottsdale, 6166 N. Scottsdale Road. Free. 602-953-6311. borgata.com/events.
Malloween: 4-7 p.m. Radio Disney presents a celebration for families with costumes, music and prizes. Kids trick-or-treat from store to store. Desert Ridge Marketplace, Tatum Boulevard and Loop 101, Phoenix. Free. 480-513-7586. shopdesertridge.com.
Trunk-or-Treat Festival: 6-9 p.m. Children dress up and trick-or-treat from car trunk to car trunk. Also enjoy entertainment, carnival games and a fun house. Sign up to host and decorate a trunk. Desert Mountain Park, 22201 S. Hawes Road, Queen Creek. Free. 480-358-3700. queencreek.org.
Family Trunk-or-Treat: 6-8 p.m. This fall festival with a Christian twist features games, face painting, food, entertainment and prizes. Christ the Redeemer Lutheran School, 8801 N. 43rd Ave., Phoenix. Free. 623-934-3286. ctrlutheran.org.
Howlin' Halloween Spooktacular: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Food, games, arts and crafts, costume contests, souvenir photos and a haunted house. Costume-contest categories are: scariest; best comic-book or cartoon character; best fairy tale or storybook character; most original; and best family. Chandler Library Plaza, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave. $2; free for age 15 and younger. 480-782-2735. chandleraz.gov.
Aarvest Festival: 6-9 p.m. All ages dress up for this pirate-themed Halloween festival and enjoy arts and crafts, face painting, games, live music, prizes, food and beverages. Scottsdale First Assembly Dream Center, 28700 N. Pima Road. Donations only. 480-367-8182. scottsdalefirst.com.
Safe Halloween Party: 6-8 p.m. Games, prizes, bounce houses and a candy hunt. Oasis Community Church, 15014 N. 56th St., Scottsdale. Free. 602-494-9557. oasischurchonline.com.
Halloween Spooktacular: 10:15-11:15 a.m. Wear your costume to participate in Halloween activities. A costume parade through the library begins at 11 a.m. Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Road, Gilbert. Free. 602-652-3000. mcldaz.org.
Halloween Movie Day: 2:45- 4:15 p.m. Watch a spooky movie. Popcorn and soda provided. Hollyhock Branch Library, 15844 N. Hollyhock St., Surprise. Free. 602-652-3000. mcldaz.org.
Hallopalooza: 4-8 p.m. Watch scary movies and demonstrations, participate in activities and take home candy. Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix. Free. 602-716-2000. azscience.org.
ONGOING
Fun Farm Corn Maze: 6-10 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 3-10 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Oct. 31. A family corn maze for those who don't want the frights of Fear Farm. Also open 6-10 p.m. Oct. 29. AZ Mazes, 2175 N. 99th Ave., Phoenix. $8; free for age 4 and younger. 623-936-4598.
Pumpkin Festival: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Nov. 1. Go on a hay ride to and from the pumpkin patch, choose a pumpkin to take home, travel the hay maze, participate in sack races and games, and visit the petting zoo. Bring a lunch to eat on one of the picnic tables. MacDonald's Ranch, 26540 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. $12; $6 for chaperones. 480-585-0239. macdonaldsranch.com.
Fun Farm Corn Maze: 6-10 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 3-10 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Oct. 31. A family corn maze for those who don't want the frights of Fear Farm. Also open 6-10 p.m. Oct. 29. AZ Mazes, 2175 N. 99th Ave., Phoenix. $8; free for age 4 and younger. 623-936-4598.
Pumpkin Patches
Fiesta de las Calabazas: Watch performances on Oct. 25 by the Kevin Pakulis Band, Leila Lopez, Way Out West, Blue Prairie Dogs and the Jumping Chollas. Also features a pumpkin patch and food. Oracle State Park, 3820 Wildlife Drive, Oracle.$6 per carload of four; $4 each person for more than four people. 520-896-2425. calabazas.org
Fall Festival: Interact with the animals and learn their stories. Events on Oct. 25 include face painting, horse painting, games, bounce houses and a silent auction. Also features a pumpkin patch and a haunted house. Luv Shack Ranch, 36029 N. 10th St., Phoenix. $5; free for children. 602-400-0826. luvshackranch.org
Fall Festival: Go on horse-drawn hayrides, get your face painted, visit the pumpkin patch and listen to bluegrass bands such as the Tangled Strings Bluegrass Band, Shasta Daylight, the Copper River Band and the Cindy Marshall Band. Mesa Riverview, 1061 N. Dobson Road, Mesa. Free. 480-461-0050. mesariverview.com
Boo Fest: Features spooktacular fun for all ages, including games, inflatables, a climbing wall, hayrides, a pumpkin patch, live entertainment, costume parades and a hot air balloon display. Paseo Highlands Park, 3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, Phoenix. Free. 602-534-4754. phoenix.gov/PARKS/parks.html#P Pumpkin Festival: Go on a hay ride to and from the pumpkin patch, choose a pumpkin to take home, make your way through the hay maze, participate in sack races and games, and see the animals in the petting zoo. Bring a lunch to eat on one of the picnic tables. MacDonald's Ranch, 26540 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. $6 - $12 : $12; $6 for chaperones without a pumpkin. 480-585-0239. macdonaldsranch.com.
Brooke's Pumpkin Patch: Stocked daily with pumpkins ranging from 1 ounce to 500 pounds. Price includes pumpkin decorating, a hayride, an air bounce, animal feeding and a maze. Bring a picnic lunch. Pumpkin patch closes at 5 p.m. Mother Nature's Farm, 1663 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert. $3 - $7 : $7 for kids; $3 for adults to join hayride. 480-892-5874. mothernaturesfarm.com
Moo Moo Palooza: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 10-11. Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Superstition Farm with farm tours, a hay maze, a pumpkin patch, kids crafts, hands-on activities, shopping, arts and crafts, and food. Superstition Farm, 3442 S. Hawes Road, Mesa. $2. 480-986-7781. superstitionfarm.com.
Pumpkin Patch: 9 a.m. daily, Oct. 12-31. Pick out a pumpkin at the annual community pumpkin patch. Benefits outreach ministries. Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 3530 N. 32nd St., Phoenix. Free. 602-224-5474.
Tucson Corn Maze: Daytime hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Evening hours: 5 p.m.-midnight Fridays-Saturdays, Oct. 10-31. Take about two hours to venture through 11 acres of corn during the day. At night, bring a flashlight to enjoy a haunted maze filled with actors and props to frighten you; ages 12 and younger not permitted without adult. And Pumpkin Festival: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 10-26. Take a horse-drawn wagon ride to the pumpkin patch, pet the animals in the petting zoo, visit the beer garden or challenge yourself in the 11-acre corn maze. Pumpkins are 40 cents per pound. Buckelew Farms, 17000 W. Ajo Way, Tucson. $4. 520-822-2277. buckelewfarm.com.
Pumpkin Days & Fall Maze: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 23. Make your way through the 6-acre tractor-themed corn maze while solving puzzles. Also ride a train through the pumpkin patch, and pet the animals in the petting zoo. Tolmachoff Farms, 5726 N. 75th Ave., Glendale. $7. 623-386-1301. tolmachoff-farms.com.
Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 2. Make your way through the corn maze, and take a hay ride or barrel train ride to the pumpkin patch. Vertuccio Farms, 4011 S. Power Road, Mesa. $7; free for age 4 and younger. 480-650-6606 or 480-650-6611. vertucciofarms.com.
Peek-a-Boo at Pecos Park: 10 a.m. Nov. 1. Dress up with your dog to compete in a costume contest for both humans and pets. Also enjoy traveling through the pumpkin patch and playing carnival games. Pecos Park, 17010 S. 48th St., Phoenix. Free. 602-534-5252. phoenix.gov/PARKS/parks.html#P.
Family Fun
Oct. 23
Terrific Time for Teens: Craft Time: 4 p.m. . Ages 9-11 make a haunted gingerbread house and listen to spooky stories. Supplies provided. Registration required. North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Phoenix. Free. 602-652-3000. mcldaz.org.
Oct. 24
Goulish Gaming Party: 6 p.m. In addition to playing with the Nintendo Wii, Dance Dance Revolution and Rock Band, teens make caramel apples, decorate pumpkins, watch a horror movie and see a performance by the Dramagenics Family Improv Troupe. Registration and parental consent form required. Peoria Public Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe St. Free. 623-773-7556. peoriaaz.com/library.
Rolling Darkness Revue: 6-7:45 p.m. After-hours event for teens and adults is a multimedia experience that incorporates tales of horror with music, props and theatrical lighting. No one younger than 12 admitted. Velma Teague Branch Library, 7010 N. 58th Ave., Glendale. Free. 623-930-3431. glendaleaz.com/Library/locations.cfm#Velma_Teague_Location.
The Great Pumpkin Festival: 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 24; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 25 and 26. Children age 12 and younger pick their own pumpkins. Also enjoy face painting, the Amazing Bale Maze, balloon artistry, pumpkin decorating and carving demonstrations. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. $12; $6 for ages 3-12; $2 for garden members. 480-941-1225. dbg.org.
Monster House: See a PG-rated, Halloween-themed movie. Begins at dusk. Tempe Community Center Courtyard, 3500 S. Rural Road. Free. 480-350-5200. tempe.gov/recreation.
Oct. 25
Halloween Stories: 10 a.m. Face painting and Halloween stories presented by Secret Agent Sparkles, also known as Kit Kough. Chyro Arts Venue, 1330 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Donations only. 480-258-2329. chyro.org/kids.
Halloween Boo Bash 2008: 6-9 p.m. Age 4 and older enjoy a haunted house, raffles, games, a costume contest, pinatas, food and bouncy fun. Registration recommended. Scottsdale Gymnastics, 9321 N. 94th St. $30; $25 in advance. 480-951-0496. scottsdalegymnastics.com.
Halloween Goodies: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Ages 7-12 and their parents make and decorate pumpkin-shaped cookies. Also decorate your own pumpkin with paint. Classic Cooking, 10411 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Scottsdale. $50. 480-502-0177. classiccooking.net.
Halloween at Fiddlesticks: 5 p.m.-midnight. Dress in a friendly, not scary costume and go through the not-so-haunted house. Also trick-or-treat while playing miniature golf and have fun on the bumper boats, go-karts and other kiddie rides. Fiddlesticks, 1155 W. Elliot Road, Tempe. $15. 480-961-0800. gilbertsoccerclub.org.
azHallowTeen Bash: 5-10 p.m. azTeen presents a rock-band competition, costume contest, video games, raffles, food and drinks. Live bands include the Loveblisters, Raining and OK, and Alaska and Me. Proceeds go to Teen Lifeline. Must show high-school ID for entry. Desert Ridge Marketplace, Tatum Boulevard and Loop 101, Phoenix. $1 donation. 480-513-7586. azteenmagazine.com/events-azhallowteen-08.html.
Boo Fest: 6-9 p.m. Features spooktacular fun for all ages, including games, inflatables, a climbing wall, hayrides, a pumpkin patch, live entertainment, costume parades and a hot air balloon display. Paseo Highlands Park, 3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, Phoenix. Free admission. 602-534-4754. phoenix.gov/PARKS/parks.html#P.
Pumpkin Festival: noon-6 p.m. Festivities include pumpkin carving, scarecrow stuffing, face painting, live music and food. Benefits the Life is Good Kids Foundation, HomeAid and Project Joy. Estrella Lakeside Amphitheatre, 10300 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear. Free admission. 623-386-1000. newlandpumpkinfestival.com/estrella.
Monster Bash: 5-9 p.m. Participate in the Parade of Costumes Contest, carnival games and make-and-take crafts. Also trick-or-treat from illuminated hot-air balloons, and watch "mad science" demonstrations. Benefits St. Mary's/Westside Food Bank Alliance. Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave. Free with donation of canned goods; some activities require a minimal fee. 623-773-7110. peoriaaz.com/specialevents.
Gilbert Family Halloween Carnival: 5-9 p.m. Visit Frankenstein's Fishing Hole, play Ghost Bingo, decorate pumpkins and take part in a costume parade. Also inflatable bouncers and slides, a food and beverage court, vendor booths and live entertainment. Jonnie and Brookie perform at 7 p.m. Freestone Park, 1045 E. Juniper Ave, Gilbert. $3; free for age 3 and younger. 480-503-6200. ci.gilbert.az.us.
Boo at the Zoo: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 25-26. Enjoy bingo, face painting, a scavenger hunt, live entertainment and a parade while you learn about the world of amphibians. Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Parkway. $16; $13 for kids 13 and older; $11 for age 60 and older; $7 for ages 3-12; free for age 2 and younger. 602-273-1341. phoenixzoo.org.
Fire House Fun Day: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dress in costume and celebrate National Fire Prevention Month and Halloween with firetruck rides, food, clowns, face painting, balloons, bucket brigades, water activities, goodie bags and Smokey the Bear. Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting, 6101 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix. Free. 602-275-3473. hallofflame.org.
Oct. 26
Fall Festival: 5-8 p.m. Bring the family for activities such as carnival games, a bounce house, a costume parade, and food and beverages. Concludes with trunk-or-treating. Crosspoint Christian Church, 8600 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale. Free. 623-937-2741. crosspointchristian.org.
Halloween Tailgating: 4-6 p.m. Dress in a friendly costume, and go trick-or-treating from car to car. Food will be sold. North Scottsdale United Methodist Church, 11735 N. Scottsdale Road. Free. 480-948-0529. nsumc.com.
Oct. 29
Costume Party: 6:30 p.m. Includes prizes for costumes, raffles, drinks and desserts. Open to the public. Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 612 S. Ellsworth Road, Mesa. $1. 480-984-5555. oursaviorslutheran.org.
Fall Harvest Story Time: 11 a.m. Join Childhood Clothing to read Harriet's Halloween Candy. Childhood Clothing, the Borgata of Scottsdale, 6166 N. Scottsdale Road. Free. 480-991-9204.
Halloween Craft and Story: 3:30 p.m. Make a paper-plate ghost while listening to a scary story. Guadalupe Branch Library, 9241 S. Avenida del Yaqui. Free. 602-652-3000. mcldaz.org.
Oct. 30
Pumpkins at the Peak: 5-8 p.m. Join the Phoenix Fire Department at the Hole-in-the-Wall River Ranch for trick-or-treating, arts and craft, and refreshments. Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort, 7677 N. 16th St., Phoenix. $5 or two cans of food per person. (Canned-food donations benefit St. Mary's Food Bank.) 602-997-2626. pointehilton.com.
Halloween Tales 2: 7 p.m. Features classic and original tales to chill and thrill. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Chyro Arts Venue, 1330 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. $5. 480-258-2329. chyro.org.
Tiny Princess Costume Contest: 4:30 p.m. Wear a princess outfit, and strut down the runway. Best costume wins a prize. For girls ages 5-9. El Mirage Branch Library, 14011 N. First Ave. Free. 602-652-3000. mcldaz.org.
Spiders, Ghosts and Monsters, Oh My!: 7 p.m. Kids 5 and older listen to scary stories, have snacks and make a craft. Registration required. North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Phoenix. Free. 602-652-3000. mcldaz.org.
Oct. 31
GlendOberfest: 6-9 p.m. Journey back in time to the late 1800s to a Sleepy Hollow atmosphere with dirt roads and dark orange groves with old farm houses. Features entertainment, music, the Hallowympics Parade, contests, carnival rides, trick-or-treating and food for sale. Sahuaro Ranch Park, 9802 N. 59th Ave., Glendale. Free; fees vary for carnival rides and food. 623-930-4200. glendaleaz.com/parksandrecreation/sahuaroranchpark.cfm.
Fall Festival: 6-9:30 p.m. Dress up with your pet to enter the separate pet and human costume contests, and bring a pumpkin for the pumpkin-decorating contest. Also features live entertainment, face painting, raffles, carnival games, and arts and crafts. Get onstage and participate in the best scream, howl and scary-laugh contests. Fireworks begin at 8:50 p.m. Eldorado Park, 1909 N. Miller Road, Scottsdale. Free. 480-312-2483. scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/eldo.asp.
Family Halloween Carnival: 5:30-9 p.m. Celebrate Halloween with games, bounces, a mobile-video-game truck, food, vendors, a haunted bus, train rides, face painting, a costume contest and live entertainment. Kiwanis Park, 6111 S. All America Way, Tempe. Free admission and parking. 480-350-5200. tempe.gov/events.
Halloween Festival: 5-8 p.m. Dress up for the costume contest, and display your best art in the pumpkin-carving contest. Bring an already-carved pumpkin. Also enjoy food and games. Prospector Park, 3015 N. Idaho Road, Apache Junction. Free. ajcity.net.
Trick-or-Treat With the Police: 5-7:30 p.m. Kids trick-or-treat with the police. Meet McGruff and Peoria officers and see the station's decorated driveway and police vehicles. Public Safety Administration Building, 8351 W. Cinnabar Ave., Peoria. Free.
Halloween Spooktacular: 5:30-8 p.m. Dress in costume for a night of games, music, candy and such activities as getting temporary tattoos, soccer bowling, tossing bean bags, face painting, learning the Thriller dance and meeting Red Robin. Kicks4Kids Soccer and Cheer Sports Center, 13128 W. Foxfire Drive, Surprise. $2. 623-218-6122. kicks4kidssoccer.com.
Happy Halloween: 4-7 p.m. Age 7 and younger stop by IKEA in a Halloween costume to receive a free gift. Ikea, 2110 W. Ikea Way, Tempe. Free. 480-496-5658. ikea-usa.com.
Haunted Night in the Park: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Face painting, pumpkin patch photos, hot dogs and a clown. University Park, 1002 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix. Free. 602-262-6800. phoenix.gov/PARKS/parks.html#U.
Light the Night: 9 p.m. Attend a youth Halloween concert. Games and candy. Rock Church, 2012 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Free. 480-945-8155. rockag.com.
Halloween Party: 6-8 p.m. Dress up for a Halloween party and costume contest. Also a pumpkin-painting contest, games and trick-or-treating. Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 3530 N. 32nd St., Phoenix. Free with two cans of food. 602-224-5474. aldersgateumcphx.org.
Fantastic Fall Festival: 6-9 p.m. For a safe alternative to trick-or-treating, make your way to this festival for door prizes, cake walks, carnival games, an obstacle course, bouncers and a slide. Ideal for kids in preschool to Grade 5. Four Peaks Neighborhood Park, 14825 N. Del Cambre Ave., Fountain Hills. Free. 480-816-5151. fh.az.gov.
No Tricks, Just Treats: 7-9 p.m. A harvest festival with games and a trunk-or-treat event. Larkspur Christian Church, 3302 W. Larkspur Drive, Phoenix. Free. larkspurchurch.org.
Trick-or-Treating: 5-7 p.m. Trick-or-treat at participating stores. Also features face painting, story time, bobbing for apples, witches brew and cookies. The Borgata of Scottsdale, 6166 N. Scottsdale Road. Free. 602-953-6311. borgata.com/events.
Malloween: 4-7 p.m. Radio Disney presents a celebration for families with costumes, music and prizes. Kids trick-or-treat from store to store. Desert Ridge Marketplace, Tatum Boulevard and Loop 101, Phoenix. Free. 480-513-7586. shopdesertridge.com.
Trunk-or-Treat Festival: 6-9 p.m. Children dress up and trick-or-treat from car trunk to car trunk. Also enjoy entertainment, carnival games and a fun house. Sign up to host and decorate a trunk. Desert Mountain Park, 22201 S. Hawes Road, Queen Creek. Free. 480-358-3700. queencreek.org.
Family Trunk-or-Treat: 6-8 p.m. This fall festival with a Christian twist features games, face painting, food, entertainment and prizes. Christ the Redeemer Lutheran School, 8801 N. 43rd Ave., Phoenix. Free. 623-934-3286. ctrlutheran.org.
Howlin' Halloween Spooktacular: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Food, games, arts and crafts, costume contests, souvenir photos and a haunted house. Costume-contest categories are: scariest; best comic-book or cartoon character; best fairy tale or storybook character; most original; and best family. Chandler Library Plaza, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave. $2; free for age 15 and younger. 480-782-2735. chandleraz.gov.
Aarvest Festival: 6-9 p.m. All ages dress up for this pirate-themed Halloween festival and enjoy arts and crafts, face painting, games, live music, prizes, food and beverages. Scottsdale First Assembly Dream Center, 28700 N. Pima Road. Donations only. 480-367-8182. scottsdalefirst.com.
Safe Halloween Party: 6-8 p.m. Games, prizes, bounce houses and a candy hunt. Oasis Community Church, 15014 N. 56th St., Scottsdale. Free. 602-494-9557. oasischurchonline.com.
Halloween Spooktacular: 10:15-11:15 a.m. Wear your costume to participate in Halloween activities. A costume parade through the library begins at 11 a.m. Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Road, Gilbert. Free. 602-652-3000. mcldaz.org.
Halloween Movie Day: 2:45- 4:15 p.m. Watch a spooky movie. Popcorn and soda provided. Hollyhock Branch Library, 15844 N. Hollyhock St., Surprise. Free. 602-652-3000. mcldaz.org.
Hallopalooza: 4-8 p.m. Watch scary movies and demonstrations, participate in activities and take home candy. Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix. Free. 602-716-2000. azscience.org.
Nov. 1
Haunted Halloween Night Flight Family Golf: 6 p.m. Golf using flow balls on a lit-up course. Dress up for a chance to win best-costume prizes. Register by Oct. 30. Palo Verde Golf Course, 6215 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix. $25 for one adult and one child; $15 per each additional child. 602-249-9930. phoenix.gov/SPORTS/citygolf.html.
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