The best fall events in Phoenix with kids can be found right here! We have dozens of options all around the Valley, plus some options around Arizona. Listings are alphabetically by city for the Phoenix Metro area.
Note: new for 2023, we now have an events calendar packed full of family friendly events, even free ones! Check it out here for updated options.
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Looking for pumpkin patches? Check out our 2022 pumpkin path guide and map!
Looking for fall colors? This post has our favorite spots around Arizona, as well as some tips.
Anthem
October 22-23, 2022, Anthem Community Park, 41703 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy, Anthem, AZ 85086
Arts and crafts fair, with free hayrides, pumpkin patch + foam decorating, roaming entertainers, carnival, and more!
Apache Junction
October 28, 2022 4-8pm, Superstition Shadows Park, 1091 W Southern Ave, Apache Junction, AZ 85120
Trunk or Treat with your favorite local businesses, plus costume contests and more!
October 29, 2022, 11am-12:30pm, Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center, 1091 W Southern Ave, Apache Junction, AZ 85120
Plunge into our floating pumpkin patch and pick out the perfect pumpkin! Enjoy painting, carving, and other activities.
Avondale
October 13-16, 2022, Old Town Avondale
Avondale celebrates its history and heritage during this multi-day festival that features favorite elements including the Billy Moore Days Carnival, Parade, Western Stunt Shows, Fire Hose Frenzy, Live Music, and hands on activities, crafts, face painters, and more!
October 29, 2022 4-8pm, Goodyear Historic Cemetary, 3900 N Santa Fe Trial, Avondale, AZ 85392
Featuring a community ofrenda, live entertainment, local vendors, food trucks, community resources, and much more!
Buckeye
82nd Annual Halloween Celebration
October 29, 2022, 5-9pm, Downtown Buckeye, 6th St &, Monroe Ave, Buckeye, AZ 85326
The Halloween Carnival is a traditional event that dates back 80 years in the Buckeye Community. It is one of Buckeye’s premier events that includes traditional carnival-style games, food vendors on-site and activities from local non-profit groups. It’s old-fashioned, family-fun with something for everyone!
Chandler
October 28, 2022, 5:30-8:30pm, Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 3 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ 85224
Gather your lil’ ghosts and goblins and trick-or-treat your way through Downtown Chandler where you’ll enjoy a family night filled with spirited fun. We’ve got a boo-nanza of spooky shenanigans that are sure to delight ghouls and boos of all ages. Admission into the park is free.
October 29, 2022 12 – 2pm, Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center, 5901 S. Hillcrest Drive Chandler, AZ 85249
We’re turning Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center into a floating pumpkin patch. The pool will be heated and open for public swim. Families are invited to dive in to dunk for pumpkins and don their Halloween best for on-desk costume contests.
October 13 – 31, 2022, 3111 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85226
See that smile? That’s your child enjoying our fun kiddie rides. Grab your camera and find the perfect shot as they go round and round and up and down!
El Mirage
October 28, 2022, 5-9pm, Gentry Park, 14010 N El Mirage Rd, El Mirage, AZ 85335
Costume contest, arts and crafts, pumpkin patch (limited to first 500 kids), and more!
Fountain Hills
October 29, 2022 5-8pm, Four Peaks Park, 14789 N Del Cambre Ave, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Celebrate Halloween at this family-friendly event that takes place at Four Peaks Park this year. Merchants will be handing out candy, popcorn, treats, games, bouncers, and more!
Gilbert
Spooky Splash with East Valley Moms
October 22, 2022, 2-6:30pm, Goldfish Swim School, 4588 South Higley Road Gilbert, AZ 85297
We’ll dive into the fun at Goldfish Swim School in Gilbert with so many fun fall activities to fill the afternoon, including Pumpkin painting and crafts with HeART, a Floating pumpkin patch, each child can leave with one pumpkin, a Family swim with Goldfish Swim School lifeguards, Safe, indoor trick or treating trail.
Hocus Pocus Halloween Festival
October 23, 2022, 11am-3pm, Rancho del Pacifico, 15225 E Riggs Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85292
Ready for a bit of Hocus Pocus? Bring the whole family for a fun filled not so spooky afternoon of fun! Enjoy additional paid options. We will have a good witch vs. bad witch performance, Magic potion game and a costume contest with lots of amazing prizes.
October 19-20, 2022, October 26, 2022, October 28-29, 2022, Tuscany Theatre, 861 N Higley Road, Suite 105, Gilbert, AZ 85234
This girl-loves-ghoul rock ‘n’ roll Off Broadway musical is set in the atomic 1950s at Enrico Fermi High, where the law is laid down by a zany, tyrannical principal. Pretty senior Toffee has fallen for the class bad boy. Family pressure forces her to end the romance, and he charges off on his motorcycle to the nuclear waste dump. He returns glowing and determined to reclaim Toffee’s heart.
Kids Eat Free at Mici’s Italian
October 31, 2022, 5498 S Power Rd Suite 101, Gilbert, AZ 85295
Mici Italian, Phoenix’s newest destination for pizza, pasta, salads and more, is offering FREE pizza and pasta for costumed kids in celebration of Halloween this Monday, October 31, 2022. This Halloween, kids dressed in costume eat FREE from Mici’s Bambini Menu, with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Glendale
October 28, 2022, 4250 West Pinnacle Peak Road,Glendale, AZ
October 28, 2022 6-9, Foothills Recreation & Aquatic Center
Grab your Halloween costume and join the ghosts and goblins.
October 23, 2022 4-6Pm, Fountain Park, 6770 N. Sunrise Blvd.Glendale, AZ 85305
October 29, and 30, 2022, Arrowhead Farmer’s Market, 7700 W Arrowhead Towne Ctr, Glendale
Let your little ones (and furry friends) show off their costumes and trick-or-treat and vendor booths!
Goodyear
October 29, 2022, 5-9pm, Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S Ballpark Way Goodyear, AZ 8533
Experience where “Haunted meets Harvest” with bounce houses, live entertainment, and a pumpkin patch. Stroll through the trick or treat village for free candy. Come in your best costume to take home the grand prize.
Best Fall Events in Phoenix With Kids
Mesa
Celebrate Mesa Family Festival
October 8th, 2022, 5-9pm, Red Mountain Soccer Complex, 905 N Sunvalley Blvd, Mesa, AZ 85207
Free festival with bounce houses, petting zoo, visits from superheroes, food trucks, carnival rides, and more!
October 7-31, 2022, 6:30-9pm (10pm on weekends), Thompson Event Center, 1901 N ALMA SCHOOL RD. MESA, AZ 85201
Experience this year’s Halloween like never before! Grab your family and friends and bring the Halloween Spirit to life with this spooky drive-thru light show.
October 22 – 23, 2022, Bell Bank Park, 1 Legacy Drive Mesa, AZ 85212
Trick or Treating from trunks and tents 15 glowing balloons on the ground from Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Ride Company, Inflatables & paid tethered balloon rides, Pumpkin decorating with pumpkins from Vertuccio Farms.
October 29, 2022, Desert Ridge High School, 10045 E Madero Ave Mesa, Arizona 85209
Peoria
October 15, 2022, 10am-2pm, Peoria Main Library, 8463 W Monroe St, Peoria, AZ 85345
Join us for this fun, free family event and learn about all what the Peoria Libraries have to offer. There will be arts and crafts, mini pumpkin patch, carnival games, obstacle course inflatables, pumpkin pie eating contest, music, a green screen display and photo ops, a scavenger hunt, food trucks, Sun Sounds, community partners and so much more.
October 22, 2022, 5-9pm, Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N 83rd Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382
Join us at Halloween Monster Bash for a night of tricks and plenty of delicious treats as well as musical entertainment, our annual costume contest, and activities for the whole family.
October 7, 2022, 6-8pm, Lake Pleasant Towne Center, 9940 W Happy Valley Rd, Peoria, AZ 85383
Join the Boo Crew for a spooky celebration at Lake Pleasant Towne Center! Enjoy free entertainment, games, photo opps a costume contest & more! PLUS, the first 100 guests will receive a free gift. Dress up in your spooky-best for a chance to win a $50 Kohl’s gift card! Event will be held in the Food Court near Chipotle.
Phoenix
October 20, 2022, 9am-4pm, Children’s Museum of Phoenix, 215 N. 7th Street Phoenix, AZ 85034
Join us for a day of spooktacular fun! Ghosts and ghouls are invited to trick-or-treat through the Museum, monster mash on the dance floor, create a Spooky Tree in the Art Studio, take part in the fashion fright show, and explore three floors of imaginative exhibits!
October 15, 2022, 5pm – 7pm, Desert Ridge Shopping District, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050
The Boo Crew welcomes all goblins and ghouls to the spookiest party of the season. Trick-or-treat throughout The District and enjoy live entertainment, costume contests, prizes and more.
Spookley: the Square Pumpkin (musical)
October 7-9, 2022, October 15-16, 2022, October 22-23, 2022, October 29-30, 2022, Valley Youth Theatre, 525 North First Street, Phoenix AZ 85004
The magical world of Holiday Hill Farm comes alive!
September 24, 2022, September 30, 2022, October 1 – 2, 2022, October 6 – 9, 2022, October 13-16, 2022, October 19 – 23, 2022, October 25 – 30, 2022, October 31, 2022, 2814 W. Bell Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85053
Experience the world-famous 13th Floor Haunted House, Phoenix’s Ultimate Halloween event. Halloween lives here!
October 28-30, 2022, Phoenix Symphony
Accidentally brought back to life in Salem on Halloween night, three witches, known as the Sanderson sisters, attempt to steal the life essence from the town’s children so they can have eternal life – it’s Hocus Pocus! Join The Phoenix Symphony for this magical Halloween romp through Salem. Follow Max, Allison, and Dani as they match wits with the legendary Sanderson sisters. The film stars Bette Midler (Winifred), Sarah Jessica Parker (Sarah), Kathy Najimy (Mary), Omri Katz (Max), Thora Birch (Dani), and Vinessa Shaw (Allison). The Phoenix Symphony plays the score as the film is shown on the screen above the stage.
October 21 – 22, 2022 5:30 – 9:30pm, Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008
Trick or treat yourself to a spooktacular Strange Garden. Experience jaw-dropping performances, and encounter mad botanists, peculiar plants and creepy crawlies of the desert. Stop for a photo-op and take home a free pumpkin from our patch!
Halloween at Wildlings Boutique Toys
October 22, 2022, Wildlings, 6031 N 16th St Suite 4, Phoenix, AZ 85016
A variety of local companies doing spooky things in the courtyard.
October 26-28, 2022, Phoenix Zoo, 455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Enjoy a stroll around the Phoenix Zoo at night with games, activities and candy/treat stations, also don’t forget to visit the Dinosaurs in the Desert, featuring the massive GIGANTOSAURUS!
Dr Zombie’s Puppet Slam of Terror
October 14 – 15, 2022, AZ Puppets, 302 W Latham St Phoenix, AZ 85003
now through October 31, 2022
Our front yard Halloween display features hundreds of happy pumpkins in fun, flickering, and just slightly spooky candlelight mode starting at 6:30pm. Our full magical musical Halloween light show starts Saturday, October 15 and runs through Halloween night.
Queen Creek
October 15, 2022, 5-9pm, Queen Creek Towne Center, 21398 S Ellsworth Lp Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Join us in Town Center to celebrate Halloween in a festival atmosphere! The whole family can enjoy carnival games, escape rooms, haunted houses, and more while children trick-or-treat by going trunk to trunk on “Trunk or Treat Street” collecting their Halloween goodies!
Scottsdale
SRP Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival
October 28 & 29, 2022, Salt River Fields, 7555 N Pima Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Hot air balloons, free kids zone, fun and safe trick or treating for the whole family.
October 7-31, 2022, 6-9:30pm, McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Stop in for a spell as the Paradise & Pacific Railroad is transformed into a haunted park of fun for our Halloween Spook-Track-ula. The family-friendly event is perfect for kids of all ages. We’ll creep it real with the event’s feature, a spooky train ride created with younger children in mind… a bit spooky, but not too frightening.
Free Family Fun Halloween Bash
October 29, 2022 11am-3pm, Arizona Boardwalk, 9500 East Via De Ventura, E-100 Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Trick-or-treat for candy, enjoy bounce houses, slides, face painting, live entertainment, family-friendly performances, shopping, raffles, and giveaways!
October 23, 2022 1-5pm, McDowell Mountain Aquatic Center 15525 N. Thompson Peak Parkway Scottsdale, AZ
October 29, 2022 12 – 4pm, Eldorado Park & Community Center , 2311 N. Miller Road Scottsdale, AZ
Trick or treat yourself to other longtime event favorites such as costume contests, game booths, food trucks and more.
Fun Halloween Cards and Postcards
October 13, 2022 10 – 12, Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Don’t buy Halloween cards when you can make them yourself; then see how pleased people will be to get them! This beginner-friendly class will focus on lettering and/or simple drawings. These fun, funky, and sassy Halloween cards will brighten up anyone’s favorite Fall holiday!
October 21 – 23, 2022 10 – 5pm, Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85266
October 31, 2022 9am-6pm, Jordan’s Corner, 15681 N Hayden Rd Unit 116, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Surprise
October 8, 2022, 5660 N Hollyhock St, Surprise, Arizona 85378
Surprise Fiesta Grande celebrates our unique culture, traditions and community. Join us for this family friendly street festival and enjoy a fun evening of lively music, food, dancing, classic cars show and so much more!
Monster Bash and Pumpkin Patch
October 28, 2022, 5:30-7:30pm, Sierra Montana Recreation Center, 14861 N Spring Ln, Surprise, AZ 85388
October 15, 2022, 12-3pm, Surprise Aquatic Center, 15831 N Bullard Ave, Surprise, AZ 85374
Bring your family for a swim with the pumpkins; pick your very own pumpkin out of our floating patch to decorate and take home; and enjoy fun games and a spooky photo-booth. Concessions will be available for purchase.
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Tempe
Downtown Tempe Halloween Stroll
October 30, 2022 2 – 5pm, 24 E 6th St Tempe, AZ 85281
Ghosts, goblins, and princesses of all ages come to 6th Street Park in Downtown Tempe for some not-so-spooky Halloween fun.
October 28, 2022 6-10pm, Kiwanis Parks – North Soccer Fields, 6111 S All America Way, Tempe, AZ 85283
Join us for a Spook-tacular evening featuring the annual costume contest and parade, dance party, train rides, face painting and a movie. The event is FREE.
October 22, 2022 6pm – 8pm, Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy Tempe, AZ 85281 Throughout the district
The Boo Crew welcomes you, goblins and ghouls, to venture through The District in your Halloween best for the spookiest party of the season. Trick-or-treat from store to store plus, enjoy music, costume contests and BIG prizes.
Best Fall Events in Phoenix With Kids
AROUND ARIZONA
Tucson
October 21 – 31 6:00 – 8:00 pm , Reid Park Zoo, 3400 Zoo Court Tucson, AZ 85716
Dig up your zombies, and grab your ghouls! Show off your boo-tiful costumes at Reid Park Zoo for a delightful, not too frightful, family friendly evening at Boo at the Zoo!
September 21-October 31, 2022, dusk to 10pm, Tucson Mall, 4500 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705
Explore the magical pathways of lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, with music, sounds and special effects.
October 15, 2022 2 – 9pm, Marana Heritage River Park 12375 N Heritage Park Dr Marana, AZ, 85653
Mutton Bustin’, Carnival Ride, Live Music with Backroads Country Band, Children’s Musical Performances with Wednesday Morning Trio, Family Fiesta Fun Zone, Sunflower FieldCreation Station presented by Lucky Cat Social Art, Artisan Vendors & Exhibitors
Oro Valley
October 29, 2022 5-8pm, Oro Valley Town Hall Parking Lot, 11000 North La Cañada Drive
This Halloween-themed event features games, crafts and a trick or treat lane hosted by local businesses giving away candy!
Williams
Grand Canyon Deer Farm pumpkin patch
Prescott
October 31, 2022 5 – 8:30pm, Heritage Park Zoo, 1403 Heritage Park Road, Prescott, Arizona 86301
Come in costume and trick-or-treat at different stations around the Sanctuary with your favorite animals. Bring a flashlight and see all the nocturnal residents and don’t forget to visit the new Boo Zone!
Payson
Punkin Patch
October 7-8, 2022, 10am-6pm, Payson Community Garden, 300 E Tyler Pkwy, Payson, AZ 85541
Lots of pumpkins to choose from, decorative Indian corn cobs and corn stalks!
Lakeside
October 20 – 22, 2022, October 27 – 31, 2022. November 4 – 5, 2022, 6385 W White Mountain Blvd Lakeside, AZ 85901
Show Low
October 29, 2022 4-7pm, Cooley Street between 9th and 11th Streets
New River
October 29 5pm, New River Kiwanis Park, 48606 N 17th Ave, New River, AZ
Entertainment, hay rides, face painting, games, prizes and candy
October 29, 2022 11- 3, 48109 North Black Canyon Highway New River, AZ 85087
Cottonwood
October 29-30, 2022, 10am-5pm, BLAZIN’ M RANCH, 1875 Mabery Ranch Road, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
At this years Fall Fest, we’ll host live music, vendors, games, wagon rides, and more! We’ll also have a kids play zone with Bounce Houses, pumpkin painting, and other activities!
October 31, 2022
In addition to the monthlong Fright Nights (stationary haunted train) the Haunted Halloween Express, runs on Sunday, October 31st. Young and old alike are gleefully riveted by spooky tales shared by train staff and passengers.
It’s a celebration of tricks and treats for everyone. With goodies and ghost stories, there will be great surprises aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad’s Haunted Halloween Train.
Casa Grande
October 28, 2022, 5:30-9pm, Paul Mason Sports Complex, 2525 N Pinal Ave, Casa Grande, AZ 85122
This FANG-tastic event features Games, Food Trucks, Entertainment, and LOTS OF CANDY. The costume Contest starts at 7:30 pm.
October 22-23, 2022, Caywood Farms
Games, hayrides, vendors, jump castles, food trucks, and pumpkins for sale – come and enjoy our farm!
