Boo! Throughout the month of October, Tucson is overrun with ghosts & goblins, hayrides & hauntings, candy & costumed characters. Below is a list of spooktacular events in and around Tucson that are "family friendly". Please note: You may want to call ahead to gauge the fright factor of the events before heading out with sensitive little ones. Admissions prices to the events vary (FREE events are noted). Please click the links for more details. Happy Hauntings!
Events taking place on multiple dates through the end of October:
Events taking place on multiple dates through the end of October:
- Colassal Cave Halloween Howl. Candlelight ghost tours of the cave, hayrides, pony rides, jumping castles! $7/person plus $1 per car (or bring a can of food to donate). Under 3 free. Reservations requested. Call (520)647-3450. (Oct. 17-18, 24-26, 5:00 PM-9:00 PM)
- Howl-o-Ween at the Zoo. Trick-or-treating, costumed characters and more! (Oct. 24-26, 6:00-8:00PM. Note: Doors open at 5:30 for Zoo Members). $7 admission for all ages ($5 for zoo members). This is a very popular event. Click HERE to purchase tickets in advance.
- Harry Potter and the Haunted Ruins at Valley of the Moon. (Oct. 10-12; Oct. 18-19; Oct. 24-26; Oct. 28-30, 6:00-8:20 PM). The Hogwarts express leaves the station every 20 minutes. Gates open at 5:30 and tickets are limited! Pre-purchase HERE or purchase at the gate. Admission $10 for ages 16+, 15 and under are FREE!
- Spooks and Thrills at Pantano Riding Stables. Haunted Hay Rides, Haunted Maze and more! (Oct.25-26, dark until-8:45 PM). Prices start at $6 for haunted hay ride. Additional cost for corn maze and pony rides. Reservations suggested.
- Spooktacular Science at Flandrau Science Center. (Oct. 24 & 25; Oct. 30 & 31). Everyone gets to be a Mad Scientist with frightfully fun activities like slippery slime, squid dissections, a brain zoo, and more! Plus, Halloween treats & trinkets and a special Halloween laser show in the Planetarium (included with admission). Wear a costume for half off admission! Adults $7, kids $5.
- Frankenweenie Doggie Costume Contest and Movie (Oct. 24, 5:30 PM; Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway). Dress up your pooch for a costume contest and then watch a dog-friendly outdoor screening of Tim Burton's Frankenweenie (rated PG). General admission $6.
- Ott YMCA Trunk or Treat. (Oct. 24, 6 PM. Ott YMCA, 401 S. Prudence) Face painting, cake walks, jumping castle, costume contests and more! Open to the public. FREE.
- Pima Air and Space Museum Night of Fright. (Oct. 24, 5-9 PM) Old fashioned carnival with games, pony rides, magic shows, trick-or-treating and more at this fun event. Admission $10 for adults, FREE for children 12 and under.
- Halloween Boo Bash. (Oct. 25, 4:00 PM-8:00 PM; Clements Center, 8155 E. Poinciana Dr.) Haunted house, face painting, costume contest and more at Clements Center. Sponsored by Tucson Parks and Rec. $3/person.
- Halloween in the Wild. (Oct. 25, 5-7 PM) Games, crafts, haunted house and more at the International Wildlife Museum. Regular admission rates apply.
- Spooky Halloween on 4th Avenue. (Oct. 25, 5-8 PM) Trick-or-treat along the avenue, great music, prizes and more. Kids Costume contest at 6 PM. FREE.
- Trick or Treat at La Encantada. (Oct. 25, 5-7 PM). Show up in your best Halloween costume at Mildred and Dildred toy store at La Encantada, then go trick-or-treating at participating businesses throughout the shopping center. FREE.
Sunday, October 26
- Halloween Costume Party and special performance of All Together Theatre's Sleepy Hollow. (Oct. 26, 5:30-7:30 PM. 5317 E. Speedway.) Come in costume and enter to win prizes, then enjoy a slice of pizza, a drink, and a special presentation of Sleepy Hollow and the Hilarious Ride of the Headless Stick-Horseman. All of this fun followed by a Monster Mash dance party! $10/person. Space is limited! Call (520) 327-4242 for reservations!
- Halloween Daze (Oct. 26, 4-7 PM. St. Paul's United Methodist Church. 8051 E. Broadway.) Games, crafts, haunted maze, and trunk-or-treating. $1 nachos and hot dogs. All are welcome. FREE.
- Beetlejuice Halloween Spooktacular. (Oct. 31, 6 PM; Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway). Trunk or Treat before the classic movie Beetlejuice starts at 7 PM. Costume contest and prizes! The movie is rated PG. $9.25/adults; $6.25 children.
- Celtic Halloween Party (Oct. 31, 5 PM. Rillito Raceway Park.) Trick or treating, scavenger hunt, fortune tellers and lots of fun at this special Halloween event at the annual Celtic festival. FREE admission between 5 & 6 PM. $8 at the door after that.
- Halloween Parade & Costume Contest at Alvernon Park (Oct. 31, 5:00 PM). There will be 2-legged and 4-legged costume contests and a fun parade through the Peter Howell neighborhood. Children can trick-or-treat along the way. FREE.
- Trunk or Treat at Saguaro Christian Church. (Oct. 31, 6-8 PM; 8302 E. Broadway). Along with trunks and candy, there will be a bounce house, carnival games, hot dogs and popcorn. We will also have special treats for smaller toddlers who can't eat candy yet. All are welcome! FREE.
For even MORE Halloween Events, visit NW Tucson Macaroni Kid to see what's happening on the NW side of town, Marana and Oro Valley!
Do you know of a Halloween event that is not included in this list? Submit it HERE!
Do you know of a Halloween event that is not included in this list? Submit it HERE!
