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Halloween events for kids around Phoenix (2026)

Listings last checked · Covers Oct 16 – Nov 1, 2026 · Past events drop off automatically

Quick answer: We list 40 upcoming family Halloween and fall events across 11 Phoenix-area cities (Scottsdale, Phoenix, Mesa, Queen Creek, Tempe, Glendale, Gilbert, Carefree, Fountain Hills, Cave Creek, Chandler) for Oct 16 – Nov 1, 2026. 16 are free. 9 happen this weekend (Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18).

This is our full list of family Halloween, fall and Día de los Muertos events across the Phoenix metro area. It's grouped by city so you can find something close to home. Every listing links to the organizer's official page.

Scottsdale

Phoenix

Mesa

Queen Creek

Tempe

Glendale

Gilbert

Carefree

Fountain Hills

Cave Creek

Chandler

Frequently asked questions

What are the main family Halloween festivals around Phoenix in 2026?

Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch at Mother Nature's Farm (Sat, Oct 17 – Sun, Nov 1, Gilbert, $15 under 42 in. · $17 over 42 in. (under 1 free)); Scottsdale Fall Festival (Sat, Oct 17, Scottsdale, Free); Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25, Scottsdale); Tempe's Family BOO Bash (Fri, Oct 23, Tempe, Free (food & carnival games extra)); Strange Garden Family Weekend (Fri, Oct 23 – Sat, Oct 24, Phoenix, Included with general admission); Science Skele-bration at Arizona Science Center (Sat, Oct 24 – Sat, Oct 31, Phoenix, Included with general admission (under 3 free)); Día de los Muertos Festival at Mesa Arts Center (Sat, Oct 24 – Sun, Oct 25, Mesa, Free); Spooky Safari (formerly Boo at the Zoo) (Wed, Oct 28 – Fri, Oct 30, Phoenix, $18 per person (2 & under free)).

What Halloween events for kids are happening around Phoenix this weekend?

For Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18: Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Discovery Center (Fri, Oct 16 – Sat, Oct 31, Tempe, Included with admission (from $22.99 online)); Día de los Muertos exhibit & scavenger hunt — Burton Barr Library (Fri, Oct 16 – Mon, Nov 2, Phoenix); Pumpkin & Chili Party at Schnepf Farms (Fri, Oct 16 – Sat, Oct 31, Queen Creek); Pumpkin Days & Corn Maze at Tolmachoff Farms (Fri, Oct 16 – Sat, Oct 31, Glendale, $20 per person (1 & under free)); Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch at Mother Nature's Farm (Sat, Oct 17 – Sun, Nov 1, Gilbert, $15 under 42 in. · $17 over 42 in. (under 1 free)); MacDonald's Ranch Pumpkin Patch (Sat, Oct 17 – Sat, Oct 31, Scottsdale, $15 per person (under 2 free)); Scottsdale Sparkle Halloween Market (Sat, Oct 17, Scottsdale, Free); Scottsdale Fall Festival (Sat, Oct 17, Scottsdale, Free); Spook-Track-Ula at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park (Sat, Oct 17 – Sat, Oct 31, Scottsdale, $15 per person (2 & under free)).

Are there free Halloween events for kids in the Phoenix area?

Yes, 16 on our list are free, including Scottsdale Sparkle Halloween Market, Scottsdale Fall Festival, Cauldron Catapults (Halloween STEM) — Appaloosa Library, YMCA x Carefree Trunk or Treat, Tempe's Family BOO Bash, Día de los Muertos Festival at Mesa Arts Center, and 10 more. See our free Halloween events guide for the full list.

Are there indoor Halloween events for hot days?

Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Discovery Center (Fri, Oct 16 – Sat, Oct 31, Tempe, Included with admission (from $22.99 online)); Día de los Muertos exhibit & scavenger hunt — Burton Barr Library (Fri, Oct 16 – Mon, Nov 2, Phoenix); Room on the Broom art activity — Burton Barr Library (Mon, Oct 19, Phoenix); Cauldron Catapults (Halloween STEM) — Appaloosa Library (Tue, Oct 20, Scottsdale, Free); Family Movie Night: Hotel Transylvania — Burton Barr Library (Wed, Oct 21, Phoenix); Spooky Sponge Ghosts — Burton Barr Library (Fri, Oct 23, Phoenix); Science Skele-bration at Arizona Science Center (Sat, Oct 24 – Sat, Oct 31, Phoenix, Included with general admission (under 3 free)); Halloween Family Fun — Arabian Library (Mon, Oct 26, Scottsdale, Free).

How does Little Outings check these listings?

Every event here was checked on the organizer's official website or calendar, and each listing shows the date we last checked it and links to that source. Past events drop off the page automatically. Dates, times and prices can change, so confirm on the official page before you go.

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