FRIDAY 10/28/11
What: Pima Air and Space Museum Night of Fright The Pima Air & Space Museum is proud to present to the community a new family friendly safe Halloween event. Night of Fright, will take place in the new Flight Central Hangar at the museumYoung and old should come dressed in their Halloween attire as they participate in at least 15 different activities throughout the evening. There will be a costume contest, including the best aviation themed costume, a fortune teller, pin a spider to the web, paratrooper landing, bone and kettle toss plus candy and prizes for all. Go HERE for more info.When:6-9pm
Where:6000 E. Valencia Road
What:Haunted house for adults and one for kids. Kids games, jumping castle and DJ. Fund-raiser for Our Mother of Sorrows Science Olympiad team and the 8th grade field trip.
When:6-9pm, Saturday too!
Where:National Self Storage 7555 S. Houghton Road, Tucson, az 85747
Cost:$5; $3 for 12 and under.
What:Halloween Howl-Candlelight ghost tour and haunted hayride. Jumping castles, maze, pony rides, petting zoo and food. A candlelight ghost tour through Colossal Cave and a haunted hayride at La Posta Quemada Ranch. Reservations are recommended for hayrides—call 520-647-3450. No reservations needed for Cave tours; get info at 520.647-PARK
When:5-9pm Saturday and Sunday too!
Colossal Cave Mountain Park is located at 16721 E. Old Spanish Trail, Vail, AZ. Entrance fee is reduced to $1.00 per car or bring a can of food for community food drive.Cost: $7 per event (3 and under free with paid admission).
Scenes and thrills for a fun Halloween adventure! Plus pony rides, games and food!!!
Call 520-298-8980 for reservations.
When: October 28-30, 2011 from dark until 9pm
Where:Pantano Riding Stables4450 South Houghton Road
Costs: Wagon Rides $5.50 per person plus tax-HOWEVER all you have to do is mention that you saw it on Arizona Families blog and Pantano Stables will pick up the tax for you Haunted Maze $5Pony Rides $5
What::La Paloma Harvest Festival with games, rides, and food, and children are encouraged to attend in their Halloween costumes. Jumping castles and more
When:6-9pm
Where:the Central Campus at 2050 N. Wilmot Road from 6 to 8pm, and the Lakeside Campus at 8140 E. Golf Links Road from 6 to 9pm
Cost:4 tickets for $1
What:Sam and Latch's Hairy Halloween This action- packed show is suitable for all ages, though the show contains loud noises and some scary moments which may frighten small children. "Quirky deputies, Sam and Latch, take on more than they can handle when a terrifying Wolf-man stops in town for a quick snack.
When:every night in October at 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. and an additional show at 9:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays
Where:Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost:Admission is $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for children under 11. Pay what you can afford night is Tuesday and Wednesday.
What:Howl-o-ween at Reid Park Zoo Halloween fun, including costumed characters, trick-or-treating, and decorations galore. Once again, there will be less “boo” and more “zoo” to provide the entire family with an enjoyable, but not too frightening, celebration.
When:6-8:30- Saturday and Sunday too!
Where:Reid park Zoo
Cost:$5
What:Micheal's Craft Event Design your own adorable clay pot creations. Make-It Take-It with purchase of clay pot Ages 3 and up. While supplies last.
When:6-8pm
Where:Micheal's
Cost:3" clay pot only $0.50
What:Fall Festival Emmanuel Baptist Church Games, cake walk, trunk or treat, prizes and candy for the kids. Wear a costume, but no scary costumes to scare the children. For accompanied children up to fifth grade.No charge for the games or trunk or treat!
When:6-8pm
Where:Emmanuel Baptist Church 1825 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712
Cost: FREE
SATURDAY 10/29/11
WHAT:UofA Family Days AKA Poetry Joey! Seriously, these are the BEST!!!! Poetry Joeys for 3 age groupsInfant sing-a-long in the Dorothy Rubel Room4-6 year olds downstairs in the library’s Children’s Corner7-10 year olds upstairs in the Alumni Meeting RoomWriting activities (all ages) in the breezeway and meditation garden created and facilitated by University of Arizona creative writing graduate students
PLUS open workshop for middle and high school students with poets Elizabeth Falcón and Laura Maher in the North side of the library just past the chess games
We have been many times and they even had refreshments last season!!
More info click here.
When: 10am-1pm
Where:UA Poetry Center 1508 East Helen StreetCOST:FREE
What:The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Creepy Crawlies exhibit in the store. They will be here today for a show and tell of some of the creepy critters that live in our desert. Make your own creepy crawly bug with some pipe cleaners and imagination
When:11am-2pm
Where:Bookman's Grant
Cost:FREE
What: Buckelew Farm tractor-drawn wagon rides to and from the pumpkin patch. The tractor will pull your wagon into the field where you can search for the perfect pumpkin ($0.45/lb). Additional festivities of the day include the challenge of our 11-acre corn maze, browsing through the arts & crafts tent, festival games, feeding the animals at the 4-H petting zoo and the pedal cart race track. There is a wide variety of food items including hamburgers, corn on-the-cob, Indian Fry Bread and homemade pumpkin pie. They also have Terror in the Corn for ages 12 and up. If interested in reading about that, check out their website: www.buckelewfarm.com
When:gates open at 10am
Where:Buckelew Farm 17000 W. Ajo Way Three Points, AZ 85735
Cost: $4
What:Micheal's Event Join the Costume Parade, create trick-or-treat Duck Tape totes or pails and get kids faces painted. Schedule as follows: Duck Tape Pail or Tote 11am - Noon featuring Make-It Take-It with purchase of pail or tote while supplies last. FREE Face Painting Noon - 1:30pm while supplies last. Halloween Parade 1:30pm - 2pm. !
When:11am-2pm
Where:Micheal's
Cost:FREE (pail or tote charge)
What:Halloween Musical PLay The Catalina Foothills Flute Choir will be performing their musical Halloween play, Caitlin And The Search For The Perfect Costume.
Have fun watching these talented youth perform their musical play for all ages
When:11-11:30am
Where:Kirk-Bear Canyon LibraryCost:FREE
What:Celebrate Día de los Muertos by painting and decorating your own sugar skulls in this free workshop. All ages welcome! No registration is required.
When:11am-12:30
Where:Joel Valdez Main Library
Cost:FREE
What:Halloween Extras Join us for some Halloween fun! We'll make a lollipop ghost, play "Pin the tail on the black cat", musical chairs, and hunt for the black spiders. We'll hear a spooky story, go trick-or-treating in the library, and watch a Halloween movie! Appropriate for kids aged 4-9, however all kids are welcome.
When:3-5pm
Where:Dusenberry- River Library
Cost:FREE
What:Toysrus Halloween Event FREE SpongeBob Halloween bag* Parade led by Geoffrey every half hour
FREE Giveaways
When:12noon-3pm
Where:Toysrus Locations
Cost:FREE
What:Spooky 4th Avenue A safe Trick or Treating and a killer Spooky Kids Halloween Costume ContestCostume prizes, Wheel of 4ortune and goody bags for all entries.Kids costume contest at 6pmScary MoviesLive DJM/C “Phantom”Fun for the whole family / trick or treating all along the Avenue
When:5-8pm
Where:4th Avenue
Cost:FREE
When:6-7pm
Where:Murphy- Wilmot Library
Cost:FREE
What:Halloween Carnival - Buy tickets for games, performances, food, face painting and jumping castle. Also, costume contest, arts and crafts and a spooky room
When:10am-2pm
Where: Lohse Family YMCA, 60 W. Alameda St.
Cost:Free entrance tickets for events
What:St. Ambrose Catholic School Fall Fiesta Food, games, drinks, haunted house, cakewalk and jumping castle. Also, live music, car show, auction and talent show
When:10am-10pm WOW
WhereSt. Ambrose Catholic School, 300 S. Tucson Blvd:
Cost:FREE
What:Mildred & Dildred's third annual Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza Get some treats, strut your Halloween stuff, and do some good all at the same time!
When:5-7pm
Where:Mildred and Dildred and throughout La Encantada Shopping Center
Cost:As always, it's free, though we'll be asking for donations of used clothing for Casa de los Ninos as the "admission price
What:Fall Family Fun Fest . Wear costumes. Music, refreshments, games and activities.
When:3-6 p.m.
Where- Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way:
Cost:Free with gardens admission
What:Northwest YMCA Trunk or Treat Games, pumpkin decorating, decorated car contests and jumping castle.
When:Costume parade and contest at 6 p.m. Movie at 6:30 p.m. 5:30-8 p.m.
Where:Pima Community College Northwest, parking lot, 7600 N. Shannon
Cost:FREE
What:Halloween in the Wild at International Wildlife Museum with Ghoulish Games, Creepy Crafts, Haunted House and Tricky Treats! Fun for all ages!
When:4-7pm
Where:International Wildlife Museum
Cost:Regular admission rates apply -- Members are free!
What:Cops and Rodders Car Show Halloween activities. Partnership between the community, the Tucson Police Foundation and the Tucson Police Department. ** Mark your calendar for the Fifth Annual Cops and Rodders car, truck and motorcycle show to be held Saturday, October 29th Hi-Corbett Field in Reid Park. This fun event is a partnership between the community, the Tucson Police Foundation and the Tucson Police Department, and we are looking for another sold out show!
When:9am-3pm
Where:Hi Corbett Field 3400 E. Camino Campestre
Cost:FREE
When:1-4pm
Where: Children's Museum Tucson | 200 S 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701
Cost:Free with admission costs
What:Sabino Fall Festival Food, games, inflatables, prizes, candy, live music, raffle and mas! We have gone before and it is fun!
When:4:30-7pm
Where:Sabino Road Baptist Church 2710 N Sabino Canyon Road
Cost:FREE
What:Michael's Craft Event Celebrate Crayola® style! FREE Make-It Take-It. Ages 3 and up. While supplies last.
When:1-2pm
Where:Michael's
Cost:FREE
What:Halloween Party Candy, prizes and tons of fun will be included in this spooky event. Prizes will be awarded for cutest costume, scariest costume, most real and most outrageous costumes. So get ready to have an extra spooky-fun time at Bookmans Halloween costume party!
When:2-4pm
Where:Bookmans Speedway
Cost:FREE
What:Halloween at the Mini-Time Machine The museum will be decorated for Halloween during the month of October. Each Saturday in October, join us for a storyteller at 11am, our Kids Create Family Fun Program from 12pm-4pm and a flashlight tour of the “haunted” miniatures in our collection from 4pm- 5pm. All included with museum admission. Free for member
When:11am-5pm check specific times above
Where:The Mini-Time Machine Museum of Miniatures 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive
What:Valley of the Moon Haunted Ruins The Evil One has kidnapped the great Wizard, and only one inept apprentice, and you, can save him. Join us for this exciting and interactive show celebrating 88 years of fun and adventure. Finally, a Halloween Show that everyone can enjoy! Take a tour of the historic fantasy gardens at Valley of the Moon, while getting to know the magical denizens along the way. . Wear your favorite costume.
When:Tours leave the gate every 30 minutes from 6:30PM till 9:00PM St and Sun to!
Where:Valley of the Moon 2544 E. Allen Road
Cost:$8; $5 8 to 13 years; free 7 and under
What:Nightfall at Old Tucson Studios Haunted town. Laser lights spectacular. Live shows and haunts. Live music on Fridays by Mission Creeps.
When:6pm through Oct. 31st
Where:Old Tucson201 S. Kinney Road
Cost:$25
What: Agua Linda Fall Festival For $5 you will get unlimited hayrides, unlimited petting zoo visits, unlimited large animal visits, unlimited access to kid-friendly hay-bale maze, unlimited hay-stack climbing, NEW!! unlimited trips through our first ever 5 acre family maze (scroll down to learn more about this new attraction!), use of picnic area/tables (outside food not permitted), movie on Friday and Saturday nights (kid friendly animated movie on 14' big screen) Go HERE to check out their website
When:5-9pm Friday 10am-9pm Saturday and 10am-5pm Sunday
Where:Agua Linda Farms for directions go HERE
Cost:$5 additional cost for pony rides and other events.
When:12noon-1pm Sunday too!
Where:Beowulf Alley Theatre11 S. Sixth Ave
Cost:$5-$10
What:Pumpkin Fest Enjoy old-fashioned family fun picking your own pumpkins, fall vegetables and apples. Pumpkins of all sizes, shapes and colors will be available for picking in our huge pumpkin patch. $3/person fee includes hayride to the pumpkin patch and children’s play area.
When:8am-4pm (Sunday, too!)
Where:Apple Annie's Orchard2081 W. Hardy Road Willcox, AZ 85643
Cost:Free entrance and parking - food costs variesSUNDAY 10/30/11
What:18th Annual Safe Halloween Bash - . Trick or treating. Live music and performances. Costume contest. Visit www.bearessentialnews.com for more information.
When:3:30-7 p.m
Where:Tanque Verde Road near Grant Road, 4503 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost:FREE
What:Fall Fest A safe family-friendly fun alternative to the usual events around Halloween. Families and visitors are welcome to stroll among the various game booths and activities for all ages. Lots of free food, candy, and door prizes will be given away courtesy of local businesses. Come join us in an evening of safe fellowship and fun for the whole community. Come as you are or feel free to dress in costume. This is a FREE event for the entire family. See you there!!! PS - If you can bring a can of food with you (cans will be given to those who are hungry and in need of help) you will get an extra ticket for a door prize!! :-)
When:5-9pm
Where:Palo Verde church of Christ 651 S. Kolb Rd
Cost:FREE
What: Trucks & Treats. Kids, come dressed in your Halloween Costume and bring a Halloween container, as there will be candy and goodies handed out while you visit fire trucks, police motorcycles and more. Parents, don’t forget your camera! We will also have a Haunted House for those who dare.When:3-5:30pm
Where:Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church 7570 N. Thornydale Road
Cost:FREE
What:Faust's Egyptian Horror Kids PartyMacabre tours under 30 minutes.. with Puppets Amongus, scary storytime around the campfire and toned down tours of the haunted house for kids....
When:5-8pm
Where:127 S. Fourth Ave., Tucson,
Cost:$5 adults; $3 for kids age 2 to 17
What The Three Musketeers play :he Musketeers free Constance, a princess who is being held captive by the evil Cardinal. If you enjoy goofy love stories, sword fighting, bravery and lots of adventure -- The Three Musketeers is a must on your list of things to do and see with your family. Written by Richard Gremel. Music and Choreography by Michael Martinez. Directed by Michael Martinez and featuring Angela Horchem, Paul Matlock, Steve McKee, Casi Omick and Emilio Zweig
WhereLive Theatre Workshop, 5317 E Speedway Blvd:
When:1pm
MONDAY 10/31/11
What:Halloween Events at Foothills Mall Wear your most spooktacular costume to Foothills Mall for treats, entertainment and tons of Halloween fun.
No Strings Attached puppet show 5pm-5:30pm Trick or Treat: beginning at 6pm Magic & Illusions: 6-6:30pm
Costume contest: Hosted by Shannon Black from KIIM FM: 7pm
Age groups: 6 & under, 7-12, 13-18
When:6-8pm
Where:Foothills Mall
Cost:Free
No Strings Attached puppet show 5pm-5:30pm Trick or Treat: beginning at 6pm Magic & Illusions: 6-6:30pm
Costume contest: Hosted by Shannon Black from KIIM FM: 7pm
Age groups: 6 & under, 7-12, 13-18
When:6-8pm
Where:Foothills Mall
Cost:Free
What:Park Place Tric or TreatCome dressed in your best costumes and celebrate an evening of Trick or Treating while visiting your favorite Park Place stores this Halloween from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 31! In addition to the Halloween fun and prizes at Park Place, show off your Halloween costume by sharing a photo on the mall’s Facebook page. You could win a vacation for four to Universal Orlando resort and a $1,000 Shop, Etc. Mall Gift Card! Visit parkplacemall.com/Halloween for spooky savings, Halloween games, costume and pumpkin carving ideas and a menu of Halloween munchies guaranteed to satisfy the most monstrous of appetites.
Where:Park Place
Cost:FREE
What: Harvest Festival 2011 A fun evening for the entire family! It is ver well organized, safe and so much fun! My kids love it and the Church is so awesome to put it on!
Games Giant Slides Jumping Castles
Door Prizes Popcorn Tons of Candy
Cotton Candy Live Music
Snow Cones Trunk or Treat
Also Available:
$1 Hot Dog Meals
Scholastic Book Fair with proceeds going to our Family Life Academy School and Preschool
When:On Monday- Halloween Night ! 6-8pm
Where:Christ Community Church 7801 E. Kenyon Dr.
Cost:FREE~except hot dog meals and books:)
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