Indoor Halloween events around Phoenix in case of rain (2026)
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Quick answer: This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Itty Bitty Boo Bash — South Mountain Community Center (Sat, free), Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Discovery Center (Fri & Sat), Spooktacular Week of Fun — Tempe Public Library (Fri & Sat), Science Skele-bration at Arizona Science Center (Fri & Sat), Trick-or-Treat at the Children's Museum of Phoenix (Fri & Sat) and 8 more. We list 19 indoor Halloween events around Phoenix for Oct 29 – Oct 31, 2026, 1 free. 11 are on Halloween itself.
Showers are possible around the Valley over Halloween weekend. If the weather turns, these family Halloween events all take place indoors: museum trick-or-treats, library parties and crafts, a city rec-center bash and indoor attractions. Each listing links to the organizer's official page, so check it (and the forecast) before you head out.
Open several days through Halloween
Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Discovery Center
- When
- Thu, Oct 29 – Sat, Oct 31 (Daily during attraction hours) · During attraction hours
- Cost
- Included with admission (from $22.99 online)
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor
Halloween LEGO builds, glow-in-the-dark Ghoulish Glow workshops and The Great Monster Chase 4D movie.
✓ Checked Oct 17, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Spooktacular Week of Fun — Tempe Public Library New · Just listed
- When
- Thu, Oct 29 – Sat, Oct 31 (Daily Oct 26–31) · During library hours (Mon–Wed 9am–8pm · Thu–Sat 9am–5pm)
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- Ages 0-11 · Indoor
A week of Halloween fun in the youth area: scavenger hunts, Halloween-themed storytimes and other activities.
✓ Checked Oct 24, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Science Skele-bration at Arizona Science Center
- When
- Thu, Oct 29 – Sat, Oct 31 (Daily Oct 24–31; Pumpkin Engineering Lab Oct 24–25) · 10:30am–4pm
- Cost
- Included with general admission (under 3 free)
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor
Live bats in CaveScape, Halloween STEM activities and spooky science demos. Costumes encouraged.
✓ Checked Oct 17, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Trick-or-Treat at the Children's Museum of Phoenix
- When
- Fri, Oct 30 – Sat, Oct 31 (Oct 30 & 31) · 9am–4pm
- Cost
- Free with $19 museum admission (members & under 1 free)
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor
Trick-or-treat through three floors of exhibits, Halloween dance party, costume show and spooky slime.
✓ Checked Oct 17, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Thursday, Oct 29
Toddlertime: Halloween Boo! — Mesa Main Library New · Just listed
- When
- Thu, Oct 29 · 10–11am
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- Ages 0-5 · Indoor
Come in costume with a treat bag for a special Halloween toddler storytime and ghoulish goodies, with Kids Need to Read.
✓ Checked Oct 24, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Costume March! Family Storytime — Prickly Pear Library New · Just listed
- When
- Thu, Oct 29 · 10–10:30am · tickets handed out 30 min before
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- Ages 0-5 · Indoor
A seasonal story and songs, then a costume parade through the library. Space limited; free tickets are first come, first served.
✓ Checked Oct 24, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Trick, Treat & Pumpkin Fun — Desert Foothills Library
- When
- Thu, Oct 29 · 10:30–11:15am · registration required (closes Oct 28, 9pm)
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- All ages (kids with an adult) · Indoor
Costume parade through the library collecting treats, then decorate and color pumpkins. Adults stay with their kids.
✓ Checked Oct 17, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Harvest Fest — Peoria Main Library
- When
- Thu, Oct 29 · 10:30am
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor
Fall Into Reading harvest celebration for families.
✓ Checked Oct 17, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Fall Harvest Parade — Sunrise Mountain Library
- When
- Thu, Oct 29 · 10:45am–noon
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- All ages (kids) · Indoor
Kids parade in costume, then festive crafts and games.
✓ Checked Oct 17, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Harvest Festival at South Mountain Community Library
- When
- Thu, Oct 29 · 5:30–6:30pm
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor
Stories, games and crafts for Halloween, Día de los Muertos and Diwali. Costumes optional.
✓ Checked Oct 17, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Friday, Oct 30
Halloween Boo and Costume Spooktacular — Burton Barr Central Library New · Just listed
- When
- Fri, Oct 30 · 10–11:30am · storytime at 10
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- Ages 0-5 · Indoor
A not-too-spooky Halloween storytime with songs and crafts, then a costume celebration in the Children's Place and MACH1.
✓ Checked Oct 24, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Halloween Stations — Southeast Regional Library New · Just listed
- When
- Fri, Oct 30 · 2:30–4:30pm · drop-in
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor
Drop-in Halloween crafts and activities in The Dig before trick-or-treating. Wear your costume; no registration.
✓ Checked Oct 24, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Saturday, Oct 31 (Halloween)
Trucks and Treats at the Hall of Flame New · Just listed
- When
- Sat, Oct 31 · 10am–2pm
- Cost
- Free with museum admission (adults $19, ages 6–17 $15, ages 3–5 $10)
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor
Kids catch treats as volunteers slide them down a clear tube into trick-or-treat bags, among the museum's historic fire trucks.
✓ Checked Oct 24, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Itty Bitty Boo Bash — South Mountain Community Center New · Just listed
- When
- Sat, Oct 31 · 10am–noon
- Cost
- Free (register ahead)
- Ages
- Ages Ages 0–5 · Indoor
A Halloween-morning party for kids 5 and under with candy, crafts, music, games, snacks and a raffle. Wear a costume; treat bags are decorated while supplies last. Registration is required on the city page.
✓ Checked Oct 28, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Halloween Candy and Craft — Mesa Main Library New · Just listed
- When
- Sat, Oct 31 · 11am–noon · supplies limited
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- All ages (school-age kids and families) · Indoor
A sensory-friendly Halloween session: a mindful candy taste test with a mystery challenge, then a Q-tip skeleton portrait to take home.
✓ Checked Oct 24, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Stage Frights Family Matinee: Hotel Transylvania at Tempe Center for the Arts New · Just listed
- When
- Sat, Oct 31 · 11am
- Cost
- Tickets $15 per film for adults, $10 per film for children; pumpkin decorating add-on $5 (ages 8 and up)
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor
A family-friendly Halloween movie matinee, then trick-or-treating stops throughout TCA and an optional pumpkin decorating activity with the Gallery.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Sabrina the Scarecrow — Sunrise Mountain Library
- When
- Sat, Oct 31 · 11:30am
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor
Fall and Halloween songs, stories and magic on Halloween morning. Costumes welcome.
✓ Checked Oct 17, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Scary Story Showcase — Sunrise Mountain Library
- When
- Sat, Oct 31 · 1:30–4:30pm
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor
Readers share submitted scary stories with s’mores and cocoa. Costumes welcome; story entries accepted through Oct 24.
✓ Checked Oct 17, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Special Halloween Craft (non-scary) — Juniper Library New · Just listed
- When
- Sat, Oct 31 · 2–3pm · drop-in
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- Ages 5-12 · Indoor
A drop-in, not-scary Halloween craft, best for ages 5 and up.
✓ Checked Oct 24, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Frequently asked questions
What can kids do on Halloween in Phoenix if it rains?
We list 11 indoor Halloween events around Phoenix on Saturday, Oct 31, 1 free, including Itty Bitty Boo Bash — South Mountain Community Center (Phoenix, Sat, Oct 31, free) and Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Discovery Center (Tempe, Oct 29 – Oct 31). See all 11 above.
Are there indoor trick-or-treat events in the Valley?
Yes. We list 6 indoor trick-or-treat events around Phoenix: Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Discovery Center (Tempe, Oct 29 – Oct 31) and Toddlertime: Halloween Boo! — Mesa Main Library (Mesa, Thu, Oct 29). See all 6 above. Some need paid admission; costs are in each listing.
Which indoor Halloween events near Phoenix are free?
1 indoor Halloween event on this list is free, including Itty Bitty Boo Bash — South Mountain Community Center (Phoenix, Sat, Oct 31).
Are there indoor Halloween events for toddlers and preschoolers?
Yes. 4 indoor events on this list are aimed at kids 8 and under, including Toddlertime: Halloween Boo! — Mesa Main Library (Mesa, Thu, Oct 29) and Costume March! Family Storytime — Prickly Pear Library (Phoenix, Thu, Oct 29). See all 4 above.
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