Halloween is almost here! Scottsdale has lots of options in store, from parties and costume contests to events for the whole family. Check out this list of Halloween haunts to plan your frightful night (or nights – events run all month long)!
Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare Haunted House
- Location: WestWorld of Scottsdale
- Dates: Sept. 19 – Nov. 1, 2014
- Times: 7 p.m.
- Admission: $25
Immerse yourself in this haunted house experience featuring three attractions based on Rob Zombie’s own horror films: The Lords of Salem in Total Black Out,Captain Spaulding’s Clown School In 3D,and The Devil’s Rejects. Enter if you dare for a three-dimensional experience with animatronics and effects.
Salt River Fields Balloon Spooktacular
- Location: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick
- Dates: Oct. 24 – 25, 2014
- Times: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Admission: $10 adults, $5 kids (Free for children two and under)
Bring the entire family out to experience Halloween in a fun and safe environment. Over 20 hot air balloons will be on display and more than 2,000 pounds of candy will be passed out to trick-or-treaters. Get your fill of fun with live music, food and beverages, a Kids Zone, vendor market, tethered balloon rides, a haunted house, fireworks and more!
- Location: The Phoenix Zoo
- Dates: Oct. 24 – 25, 2014
- Times: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Admission: $10 non-members, $8 members
Join us for the scariest and wildest night of the year… Howl-o-Ween! Enjoy haunted trails, magic shows, trick-or-treating, a DJ dance party and animal encounters. Tricks and treats are waiting for you around every corner!
- Location: Hotel Valley Ho
- Date: Oct. 31, 2014
- Times: 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
- Admission: Starting at $30
For awesome DJ action and the coolest costume contest plus drink specials from Grey Goose and Veuve Clicquot champagne, head to Hotel Valley Ho this Halloween. Check out the all-new VIP section available this year for the ultimate party experience. Cash and prizes will be available for an assortment of best costume categories.
Sleuths and Spies Halloween Dance Party
- Location: Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
- Dates: Oct. 31, 2014
- Times: 7 p.m.
- Admission: $10 non-members, $8 members
Which super sleuth will you be for this tricks and treats party? Calling all Sherlock Holmes, Nancy Drew, James Bond, and Professor Plum impersonators! Bring your best disguises and dance moves, but come unarmed — leave toy guns and other weapons at home.
Wicked Ball at Talking Stick Resort
- Location: Talking Stick Resort
- Dates: Oct. 31, 2014
- Times: 9 p.m.
- Admission: $50 pre-sale, $60 at the door
This is the night to treat yourself with the hottest Halloween party. Hang out with emcee Lady La from LIVE 101.5 and enjoy the electronic sounds of Manufactured Superstars. Get in the spirit for an evening of wicked entertainment and don’t forget a creative and colorful costume for the contest!
Raven’s Halloween Ball & Costume Contest
- Location: Talking Stick Resort
- Dates: Oct. 31, 2014
- Times: 8 p.m.
- Admission: $20 pre-sale, $25 at the door
Enjoy top notch entertainment with a fun-filled costume contest. The high-energy party band SMASHED will be on stage performing an entertaining blend of classic and current favorites; R & B, Pop, Funk, Hip-Hop, Soul and Top 40 Dance hits! DJ Kilo will also be spinning to keep you dancing all night long.
- Location: The Saguaro
- Dates: Oct. 31 – Nov. 1, 2014
- Times: 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. (Friday); 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. & 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. (Saturday)
- Admission: $45 for all 3 parties (check website for individual event ticket pricing)
Don your most sultry, gruesome or creative costumes, put on your dancing shoes, and bring your friends to the 7th annual Haunted Hotel Ball. Experience three epic parties with over 20 of Arizona’s top nightclub and radio DJs over two thrilling days at the Saguaro hotel.
The Nightmare on Princess Drive Haunted Halloween Party
- Location: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- Dates: Oct. 31, 2014
- Times: 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
- Admission: Free ($10 self-parking, $12 valet)
Spend the evening at the plaza at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess and enjoy fall weather plus a ghostly, glamorous bash! DJ Pulse will mix the best lounge and dance music. A costume contest at the bewitching hour of midnight brings a coffin full of prizes including resort vacations, dinners at Bourbon Steak and La Hacienda and gift certificates to Well & Being Spa. Don’t forget to try the festive and tantalizing cocktails for $13 each.
We have lived and worked in Scottsdale AZ for decades. Our business is helping buyers and sellers of Scottsdale real estate engage and manage transactions but we enjoy keeping you up to date with Scottsdale events for 2014 so contact us with any questions about Scottsdale homes or details for Scottsdale events.