Blog Headline: Family Halloween Events in Arizona 2025: Spooky Fun for All Ages
Arizona Family Halloween Events 2025 | Scottsdale & Beyond
Halloween in Arizona is more than costumes and candy—it’s a season filled with glowing pumpkins, haunted trails, dance parties, and fall festivities for the entire family. From Scottsdale to Phoenix, Chandler, and Tempe, families can enjoy a lineup of events that make the desert come alive with spooky magic. Whether you’re chasing a trick-or-treat adventure for little ones or a family-friendly festival under the stars, Arizona offers unforgettable ways to celebrate the spooky season.
Sept. 25 to Oct. 31: Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge Scottsdale (Scottsdale)
The famous Howl-O-Ween celebration returns with a Trick-or-Treat Trail, Monster Bash Dance Party, crafts, trivia, Boo Bingo, and festive menu specials like the Howlin Wagyu Burger and Pumpkin Pie Caramel Swirl Shake. Perfect for a full family staycation.
Reservations: greatwolf.com/arizona
Sept. 26 to Nov. 1: Glowing Pumpkins (Chandler)
Stroll through a glowing wonderland of 5,000+ hand-carved pumpkins, some towering nearly 20 feet tall. The event includes music, interactive displays, and themed soundscapes that enchant kids and adults alike.
Tickets: glowingpumpkins.com
Sept. 29 to Nov. 2: JoJo’s ShakeBAR Pumpkin Patch (Scottsdale)
This seasonal pop-up at Scottsdale Quarter combines cozy comfort food like Chili Mac ‘N’ Cheese with fall drinks and over-the-top milkshakes. Kids can pick and paint pumpkins, while adults can join the Basic Witch Mixology cocktail class.
More info: jojosshakebar.com
Oct. 3–25, Weekends: Fork n’ Film at Westin Tempe (Tempe)
An intimate Halloween movie-and-dining experience featuring Hocus Pocus and The Nightmare Before Christmas. Each course of the menu pairs with the on-screen magic.
Tickets: forknfilm.com
Oct. 17: Spooky Bash Carnival (Phoenix)
Desert Ridge Marketplace transforms into a free Stranger Things–inspired carnival with candy trails, live entertainment, and haunted fun. Costumes encouraged.
More info: shopdesertridge.com
Oct. 22: Sweet Street Spooktacular (Tempe)
Trick-or-treat from store to store at Tempe Marketplace, with live shows, stilt walkers, contests, and prizes.
More info: tempemarketplace.com
Oct. 24–25: Strange Garden at Desert Botanical Garden (Phoenix)
Families can enjoy live music, dance parties, Mad Botanists, food trucks, and free pumpkins for kids. Admission includes full garden access.
Tickets: dbg.org
Oct. 24–26: Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival (Scottsdale)
At Salt River Fields, 20+ glowing hot air balloons double as trick-or-treat stations. The event features inflatables, food vendors, and safe fun for all ages.
Tickets: azspooktacular.com
Oct. 25: Spooktacular Sprint & 5K (Phoenix)
A festive Halloween race at Wesley Bolin Plaza benefiting Phoenix Children’s Foundation. Costumes encouraged.
Registration: 2025phoenixchildrens5k.raiselysite.com
Oct. 25: Fountain Hills Spooky Blast (Fountain Hills)
Four Peaks Park hosts inflatables, obstacle courses, a corn maze, Mad Science show, and DJ dance party. Free for families to attend.
More info: experiencefountainhills.org
Real Estate Lifestyle Tie-In
Events like these highlight why Arizona—especially Scottsdale—offers one of the best family-friendly lifestyles in the Southwest. Beyond its year-round sunshine, Scottsdale combines world-class dining, shopping, and schools with seasonal celebrations that bring the community together. For families, that means more than just a house—it’s about living in a neighborhood where your kids can grow up making memories at events like these, right in your backyard.
Love the idea of living in a community where fall festivals, pumpkin patches, and family Halloween fun are just minutes away? Contact Denise McManus today to explore Scottsdale homes for sale and discover the neighborhoods that fit your lifestyle.
