Halloween is around the corner. If you don't have plans yet, we're here to help.
While many of these events are for ages 21 and up or tailored more for adults, some are appropriate for the whole family. If you're looking for a list of events suited for kids specifically,听click here!
Of course, things can change quickly these days so check for the latest info before heading out. Happy Halloween, Tucson! 馃巸
A walker gets surprised by a "ghoul" lying in wait in the Shady Acres Asylum haunt at Terror In the Corn, Marana, Ariz., October 14, 2021.
Terror in the Corn
This haunted attraction is back for yet another year of scares. Among the scary activities, expect a corn maze, a zombie shootout, an escape room, a vampire magic show and a circus featuring "3D horrors, terrifying live actors, heart-stopping animatronics and blood-curdling effects."
When:听Select dates Oct. 4-31
Where:听13591 W. Avra Valley Road
Cost:听$30 and up; this event is not recommended for small children, toddlers or babies
Visit the听event page听for more information.
The Slaughterhouse听
Tucson's haunted house The Slaughterhouse is open for another year of scares with ghouls, butchers, chainsaws and clowns, also featuring a zombie shooting experience, mini escape rooms and axe throwing.听
When:听Thursdays-Sundays through Nov. 2
Where:听The Slaughterhouse,听1102 W. Grant Road
Cost:听$29 and up; this event is recommended for ages 13 and up, ages 3 and under are not permitted听
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Nightfall
Nightfall has made its return to Old 优蜜传媒with 10 scare zones听鈥 one more than last year 鈥 and four haunt mazes. Stunt shows, magic shows and comedic dissections are also on the agenda.
When:听Thursdays-Sundays through Oct. 27
Where:听Old Tucson,听201 N. Kinney Road
Cost:听$29 and up;听free to attend for kids ages 4 and under
Visit the听event page听for more information.
优蜜传媒Ghost Tour
Take a tour through downtown 优蜜传媒after dark, all while hearing haunted stories of spots around town.听
When:听7 p.m. select dates in October and November
Where:听Downtown Tucson, detailed directions will be emailed upon ticket purchase
Cost:听$25;听this event is for ages 5 and up
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Rebekah Bergeron examines a white pumpkin handed to her by her boyfriend Wil Deorsey while visiting the Marana Pumpkin Patch, on Oct. 24, 2019.
Marana Pumpkin Patch & Farm Festival
Pick your perfect pumpkin, explore the corn maze and enjoy a number of kid-friendly activities such as carnival rides and a jumping pillow.
When:听Thursdays-Sundays through Oct. 27
Where:听Marana Pumpkin Patch,听14950 N. Trico听Road
Cost:听$20 and up. It's recommended to buy tickets in advance.
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Pumpkin Fiesta
Head to Sonoran Glass School to see hundreds of handmade glass pumpkins. While you're there, you can watch live glassblowing demonstrations or make a pumpkin of your own.
When:听9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Oct. 18-26
Where:听Sonoran Glass School,听633 W. 18th St.
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for shopping; to create your own pumpkin, fee starts at $65
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Fall Pumpkin Celebration at Apple Annie's
Take a road trip to Apple Annie's in Willcox for a hayride to the pumpkin patch. Walk through a sunflower field, make your way through the 12陆-acre corn maze and pick some veggies to take home.
When:听The corn maze is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. You can pick pumpkins 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily 鈥 but the hayrides to the patch are only open weekends.听
Where:听6405 W. Williams Road, Willcox
Cost:听Corn maze is $10 for ages 12 and up, $8 for ages 3-11. Hayrides are $5 for ages 3 and up. Pumpkins range in price.
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Movie at the Ranch
Watch a free outdoor screening of "Hocus Pocus" at Steam Pump Ranch this weekend. Crafts for kids are part of the fun!
When:听6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19
Where:听Steam Pump Ranch,听10901 N. Oracle Road
Cost:听Free to attend, bring your own chairs and blankets
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Halloween Wine 'n Candy Pairing Flights
Vail's Charron Vineyards is pairing your favorite Halloween candy with six wines.听
When:听Now through Oct. 31
Where:听Charron Vineyards and Winery,听18585 S. Sonoita Hwy
Cost:听$11 if you bring your own glass, $17 to order with a souvenir glass
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Movies at Casa Video and Film Bar
Casa Video is screening Halloween and spooky movies all month long, including "House," "Killer Klowns from Outer Space" and "Frankenstein." Food trucks will accompany many of the screenings!
When:听Now through Oct. 31
Where:听Casa Video and Film Bar, 2905 E. Speedway
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for drinks and food
Visit the听event page听for more information.
The Hotel Congress S茅ance Experience
The Hotel Congress S茅ance Experience is a live recreation of a Victorian Era-theatrical s茅ance "exactly as performed in 1800s" in the hotel's only third-floor room to survive its 1934 fire (be prepared to go up a few flights of stairs).
When:听6:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m. and 9 p.m. Sundays
Where:听Hotel Congress,听311 E. Congress St.听
Cost:听$15 for general admission, $30 for VIP. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Court Street Cemetery Walking Tour
The Presidio Museum is hosting two Court Street Cemetery Walking Tours this spooky season, led by archaeologist Homer Thiel. The tours wind through the cemetery, where thousands of people were buried between 1875 and the early 1900s.听
When:听10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20
Where:听Southwest corner of听Speedway and Stone Avenue
Cost:听$30. Pre-registration is required.
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Art Cart with Caroline Martin
Caroline Martin recently started an art cart, visiting different cafes and bringing along supplies for three different self-guided all-ages crafts. Crafts in October are Halloween-themed!
When:听Various dates in October
Where:听Various locations听
Cost:听Crafts at the art cart range from $5-$15
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Painting & Vino
If you're looking for something a little more low key this Halloween, attend a paint night with Painting & Vino. There are a number of Halloween-themed paintings for all ages, though some are for adults only.
When:听Various dates in October.听
Where:听Various locations.
Cost:听$40-$45
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Pueblo Vida Brewing Company, 115 E Broadway.
Halloween Pumpkin Painting
Spend your afternoon at Pueblo Vida painting a pumpkin and sipping a beer.
When:听1-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20听
Where:听Pueblo Vida Brewing Co.,听115 E. Broadway
Cost:听$15, includes pumpkin and a draft beverage. Sign up in advance!
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Ghost Tours at Old Tucson
Old Tucson, which is said to be haunted, is hosting ghost tours this fall. Hear stories of ghosts at Old 优蜜传媒during this guided 90-minute tour.
When:听6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Oct. 23 and Oct. 31
Where:听Old Tucson,听201 N. Kinney Road
Cost:听$26
Visit the听event page听for more information.
优蜜传媒Terrorfest Horror-Con and Film Festival
The annual 优蜜传媒Terrorfest Horror-Con and Film Festival celebrates all things horror with the film festival at The Screening Room and the Horror-Con at the Ramada downtown.听The convention portion has been described as your typical convention experience, like 优蜜传媒Comic-Con 鈥 but horror.
When:听Oct. 24-27
Where:听The Screening Room,听127 E. Congress St.; and Ramada,听777 W. Cushing St.
Cost:听$45 for all the films and both days of Horror-Con; $6 and up for individual films; $5 for each day of Horror-Con
Visit the听event page听for more information.
2000s Halloween Party
Celebrate Halloween like it's the 2000s during this Y2K-themed party.
When:听9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24
Where:听Rialto Theatre,听318 E. Congress St.
Cost:听$15 and up. This event is for ages 18 and up.
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Howl at the Museum
优蜜传媒Museum of Art's Halloween-themed event returns! Enjoy an evening of music, drag performances, food vendors and a cocktail competition.
When:听6-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25
Where:听优蜜传媒Museum of Art,听140 N. Main Ave.
Cost:听$50. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Haunted Night Market
Bloodless Tattoo and Desert Designed Collective are collaborating on this spooky market featuring more than 20 vendors, flash tattoos, live music, drinks and a costume contest.听
When:听6-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25
Where:听Owls Club,听236 S. Scott Ave.
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for shopping
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Rachel Alvarez, part owner of Ensenada Street Food, puts the finishing touches on an order in the food truck on Aug. 23. Ensenada Street Food will be a vendor at Rozet Nursery's Halloween bash.
Halloween Night Market
Local plant nursery Rozet is celebrating Halloween with a two-day market slated to include vendors, a haunted shade house, trick-or-treat stations, flash tattoos, tarot readings, a bounce house for the kiddos, face painting and food. Costumes are encouraged!
When:听6-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 25-26
Where:听Rozet Nursery,听7707 E. 22nd St.
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Final Friday Movie Club
Celestia Collective is screening "Death Becomes Her." After watching the movie, attendees will have the chance to discuss the film's plot and characters.
When:听6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25
Where:听Celestia Collective, 657 W. St Marys Road
Cost:听Free to attend
Visit the听event page听for more information.
HighWire Halloween
HighWire is going big for Halloween with a full week of festivities in store, including costume contests, special cocktails and "Beetlejuice"-themed karaoke.
When:听Oct. 25-31
Where:听HighWire Tucson,听30 S. Arizona Ave.
Cost:听Bring money for drinks!
Visit the听event page听for more information.听
Tabu After Dark
New-ish downtown restaurant Tabu is hosting two nights of spooky cocktails, music and dancing. Don't forget your costume!
When:听8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 25-26
Where:听Tabu, 128 E. Congress St.
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for drinks
Visit the听event page听for more information.
4th Friday Halloween Party
Prince Willie is hosting this Halloween bash at Mr. Head's during Halloweekend. Expect three DJs!
When:听10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25
Where:听Mr. Head's, 513 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost:听Free to attend, this event is for ages 21 and up
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Nightmare on Congress Street
It's almost time for one of the biggest parties of the year. This big bash at Hotel Congress features two costume contests, vendors, live music and drink specials.听
When:听7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
Where:听Hotel Congress,听311 E. Congress St.
Cost:听$15 in advance, $20 at the door. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Oro Valley Fall Foodie & Art Festival
This two-day market in Oro Valley, hosted by SAACA, features more than 100 artisans in addition to music, food vendors, a beer garden, crafts for kids and costume contests.听
When:听10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 26-27
Where:听Oro Valley Marketplace,听12155 N. Oracle Road
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
Visit听event page听for more information.
"The Rocky Horror" Halloween Bash
The Loft Cinema is hosting its annual "Rocky Horror" Halloween bash! While the movie begins at 11:30 p.m., there will be pre-show activities including games, giveaways and a $100 prize for best costume.听
When:听10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
Where:听The Loft Cinema,听3233 E. Speedway
Cost:听$8
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Beer, Bikes & Boos
Take a self-guided bike ride in your Halloween costume as part of Beer, Bikes & Boos in collaboration with Pueblo Vida Brewing Company, Dragoon Brewing Company and Westbound/Transit Cycles. Tickets include a beer at each location. There will be prizes for the best costumes!
When:听Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
Where:听Various starting points.听
Cost:听$15. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Halloweed
Halloween? No. 优蜜传媒Doobie is celebrating Halloweed听with a party that includes marijuana, a DJ, vendors, flash tattoos and mocktails.
When:听5-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
Where:听Generation Cool,听404 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost:听$30 and up. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Ghosts & Boots
The 优蜜传媒Rodeo Committee is celebrating Halloween with two kid-friendly movies under the stars. Catch screenings of "Hotel Transylvania" and "Hocus Pocus" alongside free candy and a costume contest.
When:听5-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
Where:听优蜜传媒Rodeo Grounds,听4823 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost:听Free to attend
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Redrum
Queer AF is organizing a Halloween event featuring two DJs, two stages, two bars, vendors and food. Wear red!
When:听10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
Where:听Owls Club, 236 S. Scott Ave.
Cost:听$20 in advance, $25 day of. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit the听event page听for more information.
A Halloween Themed Wine Tasting
Maynards Market is organizing a candy and wine pairing.
When:听2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
Where:听Maynards,听400 N. Toole Ave.
Cost:听$30. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit the听event page听for more information.
The Halloween Hoedown
Country bar The Maverick is hosting its Halloween party on Oct. 26, featuring live music, drink specials and a costume contest with cash prizes.
When:听7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
Where:听The Maverick,听6622 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for drinks
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Halloween Dance Party
Gigi & the Glow will be performing '80s hits at St. Philip's Plaza's Halloween dance party, complete with a costume contest.
When:听6-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
Where:听St. Philip's Plaza, 4340 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost:听Free to attend, reserve a table through Union Public House; bring money for food and drinks
Visit the听event page听for more information.
History in the Park: Crime, Death and Hauntings in Historic Tucson
Held at the Fort Lowell Museum, this family-friendly event will include a haunted house, DIY candles themed for Dia de los Muertos and a performance from the 4th Cavalry Regimental Band. The event will also discuss crimes that took place in Arizona history, along with forensics techniques of the 1800s.
When:听10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
Where:听Fort Lowell Museum,听2900 N. Craycroft Road
Cost:听$5 for adults, free for kids 13 and under
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Great Pumpkin Celebration
Head to the Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm in Oracle for a screening of "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," in addition to fall crafts and snacks.
When:听4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
Where:听Life under the Oaks Lavender Farm,听1221 N. Rancho Robles Road, Oracle
Cost:听$19 for ages 13 and up, free for kids 12 and under
Visit the听event page听for more information.
HighWire Lounge is known for its fun concoctions like the Pop Rocks pearl shot, right, and a Mexican candy pearl shot.
Halloween Bar Crawl
This bar crawl hits seven downtown-area bars for drink specials and an afterparty. Don't forget your Halloween costume!
When:听4 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Oct. 26
Where:听HighWire Tucson,听30 S. Arizona Ave.
Cost:听$20-$30. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Hallowine
Take a mini road trip to Sonoita during Halloweekend. AZ Hops and Vines will be hosting karaoke and a costume contest, in addition to wine and candy pairings. But the grand finale: pumpkin chunkin, aka the sport of hurling a pumpkin.
When:听11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
Where:听AZ Hops and Vines,听3450 AZ-82, Sonoita
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for wine pairings
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Halloqween Drag Brunch
Divas Illusion Show will be at Chela's for an afternoon of drag, fashion and brunch favorites. The best costume wins a cash prize!
When:听Noon on Sunday, Oct. 27
Where:听Chela's Latin Cuisine,听256 E. Congress St.
Cost:听$20, includes a drink
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Scarrieoke听
Bumsted's is taking on Halloween with a night of karaoke, drink specials and a costume contest.
When:听4 p.m. to midnight Sunday, Oct. 27
Where:听Bumsted's, 1003 N. Stone Ave.
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for drinks
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Howl-oween
It's a Halloween party for dogs! Bring your four-legged friends to St. Philip's Plaza for a pup parade, a costume contest, giveaways and pet adoptions.
When:听10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27
Where:听St. Philip's Plaza,听4280 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost:听Free to attend
Visit the听event page听for more information.听
"Frankenweenie" Halloween Screening
The Loft Cinema is screening "Frankenweenie" during Halloweekend. There will be free candy while supplies last!
When:听2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27
Where:听The Loft Cinema,听3233 E. Speedway
Cost:听$8 for adults, $6 for kids ages 12 and under
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Halloween Bike Ride
Dress as your favorite goblin or ghoul and take a bike ride with nonprofit BICAS. The ride will head to 优蜜传媒Hop Shop for candy, brews and a costume contest.
When:听6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29
Where:听BICAS,听2001 N. Seventh Ave.
Cost:听$12
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Beetlejuice x Clue Trivia Night
Snakes & Lattes is collaborating with Broadway In 优蜜传媒for a trivia night all about "Beetlejuice" and "Clue."听
When:听6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30
Where:听Snakes & Lattes,听988 E. University Blvd.
Cost:听$8 and up
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Keith Stewart sorts through his wheelbarrow of severed heads, looking for the right one to hang in the right place while working on his front yard haunted Halloween walk, Tomb Town. Stewart and his wife Jenny, have been running their neighborhood walk for two decades, with proceeds going to the Community Food Bank.
The Terror Trail at Tomb Town Tucson
For two decades, Keith and Jenny Stewart have put together a spooky two-night show, dubbed Tomb Town, in their front yard.
When:听5-10 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, Oct. 30-Nov. 1
Where:听8343 N. Wanda Dr.
Cost:听$1 donation, which will go to the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona on Oct. 30-31 and the 优蜜传媒Action Team for Dog Advocacy on Nov. 1; young kiddos and the faint at heart should arrive at 5 p.m. when the attraction opens.
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Halloween Puppy Costume Contest
Dress up your dog to compete in this puppy costume contest at Borderlands Brewing Company. Enjoy drink specials while you're there!
When:听7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30
Where:听Borderlands Brewing Company, 119 E. Toole Ave.
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for drinks
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Spooky 优蜜传媒Sky
This Tucson-themed planetarium show will tell "darker astronomical stories" along with myths and mysterious constellations of our night sky.
When:听4-5 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, Oct. 30-31
Where:听Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, 1601 E. University Blvd.
Cost:听Show only is $14.95 for adults, $10.95 for kids; to see the exhibits too, tickets are $26.95 for adults, $18.95 for kids
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Totally Hot Halloween
Hotel Congress is hosting two Halloween parties: one over Halloweekend and this one on the holiday. Expect drink specials, costume contests and DJ sets.
When:听9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31
Where:听Hotel Congress,听311 E. Congress St.
Cost:听$10. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Spinnin鈥 Wheels Outdoor Roller Disco
DJ Herm will be rocking beats听at this outdoor roller disco and dance party. Expect an all-ages costume contest and a special performance by Zohan's roller dance class.
When:听5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31
Where:听MSA Annex,听267 S. Avenida del Convento
Cost:听$10. Bring your own skates!
Visit the听event page听for more information.听
'90s vs. '00s Halloween Party
Head to this dance party where a DJ will be spinning music from the '90s and 2000s. There will also be themed costume contests, plus throwback video games, drink specials, Halloween candy and funky portraits drawn by local artist Linus Schief.听
When:听8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31
Where:听The Royal Room,听450 N. Sixth Ave.
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for drinks. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Halloween Night at the Surly Wench
Surly Wench Pub is hosting a party on Halloween featuring dark music and spooky vibes.听
When:听9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31
Where:听Surly Wench Pub,听424 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost:听$5. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Mr. Head's Official Halloween Party
Mr. Head's annual Halloween party will feature music by DJ Jahmar and friends. Dress as your favorite rapper or artist!
When:听9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31
Where:听Mr. Head's,听513 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost:听Free to attend, this event is for ages 21 and up
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Halloween GLOW
Casino Del Sol is hosting a Halloween concert featuring a costume contest and a performance by Gigi & the Glow.
When:听9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31
Where:听Casino Del Sol, 5655 W. Valencia Road
Cost:听Free to attend, this event is for ages 21 and up
Visit the听event page听for more information.
Boo...ts & Beats
Corbett's is celebrating Halloween with a country twist. Expect a DJ, drink specials and free dance lessons.
When:听8 p.m. to midnight Thursday, Oct. 31
Where:听Corbett's, 340 N. Sixth Ave.
Cost:听Free to attend, this event is for ages 21 and up after 10 p.m. Bring money for food and drinks!
Visit the听event page听for more information.
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