Halloween Happenings

Kid-Friendly Halloween Events and Día de los Muertos Festivals
Looking for Halloween fun that’s perfect for kids? Our Family-Friendly Halloween Happenings guide has you covered! From not-so-spooky haunted houses and pumpkin-filled celebrations to vibrant Day of the Dead festivals, there’s something for everyone. With 9 Halloween-themed events, 3 Día de los Muertos festivals, and more, you’re sure to find the perfect way to celebrate the season with your little ones!
9 Fun Halloween Happenings For Kids

Arizona Boardwalk – Monster Dash 5K Run/Walk
October 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm They did the dash, they did the monster dash! The monster dash, it was a graveyard smash! Come join StartLine Racing under

Halloween Spook-Track-ula
October 7–31: 6 – 9:30 p.m. 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

MacDonald’s Ranch – Pumpkin Patch
October 3-31, 2024 It’s pumpkin patch season at MacDonald’s Ranch! Petting Zoo Panning for Gold Hay-bale Maze Pedal Car and Track for the kids Photo Areas Lawn Games: Jenga, Connect

Mortimer Farms
Mortimer Farms in Dewey, Arizona is a real working farm that focuses on conserving natural resources, caring for the land, animals, and the environment while growing food. We prioritize agriculture

Mother Nature’s Farm
Mother Nature’s Farm is a family owned and operated farm. We started as just a pumpkin patch and over the years with your support we have become a Children’s Discovery

Schnepf Farms
U-PICK Gardens always in-season Our garden is open to the public. There is always something to pick. However during the month of August, we are busy planting and have picked

Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival
October 25-27, 2024 20+ Hot Air Balloons We’re excited to have over 20+ hot air balloons from around the country join in the Halloween festivities this year! Each balloon will

Tolmachoff Farms
Tolmachoff Farms is a unique four generation family farm operated in Glendale, Arizona by Bill and Gracie Tolmachoff and their four children Bill, Ashley, Michael and Brooke. The farm originally

Vertuccio Farms
Vertuccio Farms is a family-owned and operated farm in Mesa, Arizona. It has been in operation since 1976 and is known for its fresh produce, U-pick activities, and fall festivals.
Looking for spooky fun?
Many of these scary attractions offer "lights on" times that are just spooky enough for the little ones!
3 Local Día de los Muertos Festivals

Dia de los Muertos Festival
October 19-20, 2024 Mesa Arts Center is pleased to celebrate Día de los Muertos with an annual event created in collaboration with the community. Día de los Muertos is a

Mikiztli Dia de los Muertos Phoenix Festival
October 27th, 2024 Cultural Coalition is excited to announce MIKIZTLI: Día de los Muertos PHX Festival will be on Sunday October 27, 2024 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Steele

Scottsdale Dia De Los Muertos Fiestas 2024
October 26: 12 pm – 6 pm FIESTA DE MUERTOS FESTIVAL Scottsdale Civic Center – FREE ADMISSION There will be musical performances and presentations throughout the day. We will showcase
