~HAPPY HALLOWEEN~
I have listed all the Halloween events and Fall Festivals on this post that I have been able to verify from 10/26-10/31, 2012. I still have 15 events that are pending dates and times :) I will include earlier and later Fall and Halloween events on the calendar and Tucson Happenings. In addition, please let me know if you would like an event added.
FRIDAY 10/26/12
What:Dia De Los Muertos - Day of the Dead Sugar Skulls This program commemorates the ancient holiday tradition of the Day of the Dead - Dia de los Muertos begun in Aztec times and continued today throughout the Southwestern United States.In remembrance of our departed family members and friends, participants decorate and keep sugar skulls made of sugar, merengue powder, and water.When:2:30-4:30pm FRIDAY 10/26/12
Where:Himmel Park Library
Cost:FREE
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 FRIDAY 10/26/12
Where:Valley of the Moon 2544 E. Allen Road
Cost:$8; $5 8 to 13 years; free 7 and under
What:Haunted House for adults and one for kids. Kids games, jumping castle and DJ. Fund-raiser.
When:6-9pm, Saturday too! FRIDAY 10/26/12
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 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! FRIDAY 10/26/12
Where: 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).
What:Store Trick or Treating Calling all kids! Trick or Treat for delightful goodies from 4-7pm. Costumes encouraged, ages 10 and under
When:4-7pm FRIDAY 10/26/12
Where:Whole Foods Oracle
Cost:FREE
What: Spooks and thrills Haunted Hayrides-Fun and spooky wagon rides-Scenes and thrills for a fun Halloween adventure! Plus pony rides, games and food!!!Call 520-298-8980 for reservations, more info HERE.
When: October 26-28, 2012 from dark until 9pm
Where:Pantano Riding Stables4450 South Houghton Road
Costs: Hop on our Horse Drawn Haunted Hayride for $6.00 per person (+tax) for the 25 min wagon ride. Dare to navigate our Haunted Maze, $5.00 Pony ride's are also available for $5.00. Food, Games and more!
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:6-8pm FRIDAY 10/26/12
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. Also, the carousel is up and running!
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:Nightfall at Old Tucson Studios Haunted town. Laser lights spectacular. Live shows and haunts. Live music on Fridays by Mission Creeps. Shows in the Den .
When:6pm -12 midnight through Oct. 31st
Where:Old Tucson201 S. Kinney Road
Cost:$25
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:6-8pm- Saturday and Sunday too! members can enter at 5:30pm
Where:Reid park Zoo
Cost:$7 non-members $5 members
SATURDAY 10/27/12
What:Nuestro Jardin dedication Day of the Dead procession Mummer painting Mariachi music Food and Drink Classes and WorkshopsThis fall the Gardens will be opening our newly-revisioned Nuestro Jardin with a variety of special classes, workshops and events that celebrate Tucson’s Mexican-American cultural and gardening traditions. (Go to the education navigation of our website for more information on this free series!) Please join us! The events will culminate with our Feast with the Dearly Departed Storytelling with Stories that Soar Performances at 6, 6:45 and & 7 p.m.When:Oct. 27, 5 to 8:30 p.m.
Where:Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 North Alvernon Way,
Cost:$8 adults, $4 children (4-12), members and children under 4 are freeClick here to purchase your tickets online. Tickets will be available at Will Call the evening of the event
What:Mildred & Dildred's Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza Get some treats, strut your Halloween stuffaround La Encantada Mall
When:5-7pmSATURDAY 10/27/12
Where:Mildred and Dildred and throughout La Encantada Shopping Center
Cost:As always, it's free!
What: Doggy (in costume) Discount Day! But this time there is a catch. For this discount day, you are required to bring your pet IN A COSTUME! HOW FUN! With greater risk, comes greater reward. For dressing up your pet and bringing them to our store, you will receive 15% off your purchase (as opposed to 10%). Per usual, this discount cannot be applied towards musical instruments and accessories. Woof!
When:9am-10pm
SATURDAY 10/27/12
Where:Bookmans Grant
Cost:FREE
What:Halloween Party! Join us in costume at one for pictures, crafts, snacks, cookie decorating, and more! It will be a spooky day filled with Halloween surprises! And the fun doesn’t end there. Starting at 3 P.M. there will be a Halloween magic show that will frighten even the bravest of souls!
When:1pm SATURDAY 10/27/12
Where:Bookmans Ina
Cost:FREE
What:Parking Lot Movie, Young Frankenstein. Seating for the film begins at 5:30 and we'll start the show promptly at 6 p.m. Space is on a first come first serve basis and fills quickly so arrive early. The film is free to watch, but remember to bring your own chairs. We are also going to have an educational trivia round about comedian Gene Wilder with some monster prizes.
When:5:30pmSATURDAY 10/27/12
Where:Bookmans Grant
Cost:FREE
What:Spooky 4th Avenue A safe Trick or Treating and a killer Spooky Kids Halloween Costume Contest Costume prizes, Wheel of 4ortune and goody bags for all entries.Kids costume contest at 6pmScary Movies Live DJM/C “Phantom”Fun for the whole family / trick or treating all along the Avenue More info. HERE
When:5-8pm Costume Contest at 6pm SATURDAY 10/27/12
Where:4th Avenue
Cost:FREE
What: Pima Air and Space Museum Night of FrightPlease join us for our second annual, Night of Fright, a family friendly safe Halloween event. Night of Fright, will take place in the Flight Central Hangar at the museum on Saturday, October 27, from 4 to 8pm. Flight Central will take on a look of its own as spider webs and ghost take to the Hangar skies. Bring your aviator goblins out to participate in old-fashioned carnival games, a costume contest and much more during this fun filled Halloween event.Young 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, a fortune teller, pin a spider to the web, paratrooper landing, bone and kettle toss plus candy and prizes for all.The Flight Grill restaurant, will transform into Fright Grill for the evening, as it offers numerous Halloween themed dishes for goblins and ghouls of all ages
Go HERE for more info.
When:4-8pm SATURDAY 10/27/12
Where:6000 E. Valencia Road
What:Arizona Food Allergy Alliance Trunk or Treat - Non-food treats for trunk or treating!
When:Saturday, October 27th, 2012 5 p.m.— 6 p.m.
Where:La Madera Park 2700 E. La Madera Dr. *Glenn/Treat between Country Club & Tucson Blvd.*
Cost:FREE
WHAT:Tenth Annual Trunk or Treat A FREE Safe & Fun Community Event Held by the Northwest YMCA Pima County Community Center &Pima Community College Jumping castle, costume parade and contest, healthy snacks and a movie! More info. HERE.
When: 5:30-8pm, Costume parade at 6pm Movie at 6:30pm Saturday, October 27th, 2012
Where:PCC Parking Lot 7600 N. Shannon Rd.
COST:FREE
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, 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.
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 SATURDAY 10/27/12 (Sunday, too!)
Where:Apple Annie's Orchard2081 W. Hardy Road Willcox, AZ 85643
Cost:Free entrance and parking - food costs variesWhat: Buckelew Farm Pumpkin Festival, Corn Maze and Terror in the Corn 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:Pumpkin Festival/Corn Maze 10am-5pm terror in the Corn at 6:3-12 midnight
Where:Buckelew Farm 17000 W. Ajo Way Three Points, AZ 85735
Cost: $4 for Pumpkin Festival Corn Maze Adults - $8.00 Children 6 to 12 yrs - $6.00 Children 5 yrs & under (must be accompanied by an adult) - free Terror in the Corn $20 per person
What: Halloween Celebration & Crafts Put on your costume, bring your friends and come to the library for a frighteningly fun time. We will have games, simple crafts and trick or treating.
Where:Flowing Wells Library
Coat:FREE
What:Toysrus Halloween Event LEGO Bricktober Get a FREE LEGO Monster Fighters accessories pack! Plus, help your local store build a LEGO Monster Fighters spooky city! Costume Parade led by Geoffrey every half hour. FREE Giveaways
When:1Saturday, October 27, 2012 • 12-2pm
Where:Toysrus Locations
Cost:FREE
What:Halloween in the Wild at International Wildlife Museum for a howling good time! Games, crafts, activities, movies, costume contest and a haunted house are The food trucks will be back in our parking lot too serving up lots of ghoulishly good grub! !
When:4-7pm SATURDAY 10/27/12
Where:International Wildlife Museum
Cost:Included in the regular price of admission of $8/adults & $3/kids! Museum members are free!
What: Kids Create Family Fun Program: Make Mini Trick or Treat Bags! Decorated for Halloween you can take a ghostly gallery guide and a flashlight tour at 4pm of the musuem.
When:Saturday, October 27, 2012 1pm-4pm
Where:Mini Time Machine Museum 4455 East Camp Lowell Drive
Coat:FREE with admission General $9 Senior (65 or older)/Military $8 Youth (ages 4-17) $6 Children 3 and under FREE
What:Not So Spooky Halloween- Trick or treating stations, games, crafts and science experiments a costume parade at 3:45pm
When:1-4pm SATURDAY 10/27/12
Where: Children's Museum Tucson | 200 S 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701
Cost:Free with admission costs
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
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. Shows in the Den .
When:6pm -12 midnight through Oct. 31st
Where:Old Tucson201 S. Kinney Road
Cost:$25
What:Fall Festival is a fun, free evening for the families of our community. 30+ carnival games & concession booth, Tiny Tot Game Room for toddlers Free food & drinks: Hot dogs, pretzels, popcorn, cotton candy, Eegee's frozen fruit slush, & moreInflatables: giant slide, obstacle course, & jousting (for the big kids)Jumping castle (for the little kids)Door prizes from over 20 businessesFun redemption prizes for the kids.Chili cook-offPhoto BoothCupcake Walk
When:Saturday, October 27th, from 5-8 P.M.
Where:9200 N. Oracle Rd. Tucson, AZ 85704
Cost:FREE
What:Halloween Fun Saturday This year we will read The Monsters' Monster by Patrick McDonnell. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes to the celebration, which will feature a spooky Storytime, scrumptious Cafe treats and a costume parade.
When:Saturday October 27, 2012 11:00 AMWhere:Barnes and Noble Eastside 5130 E. Broadway
Cost:FREE
What: Pre-Halloween Batty Storytime Join us for stories about two very special bats, Stellaluna and Nightsong. Make and take your own bat to fly.
When:Saturday October 27, 2012 11:00 AM
Where:Barnes and Noble Westside Foothills Mall, 7325 N. LaCholla Blvd. Ste 100
Cost:FREE
What:Halloween Celebration Benefitting the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona!Trick or Treat at these amazing stores and "find the Mymo" to get your treat. Once you find all the "Mymos" come back to the gym for your free kids meal ticket at Metropolitan Grill!*My GymSweet RepeatsLa BellaMetropolitan GrillTable TalkLa Madrina PizzeriaOro Valley Music & Dance AcademyVillage BakehouseTrouVaille Salon and SpaI Know Wireless Resolutions Medical Spa, inc.Nationwide VisionTrader Joe'sMarshalls
*free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree. Meal tickets expire November 30, 2012.
When:4-7pm SATURDAY 10/27/12
Where:Trader Joe's Shopping Center 7942 N. Oracle Rd
Coat:Admission per child is 2 canned food items! The event is open to the public!
What:Pumpkin Festival Pumpkins are for sale from Saturday, Oct. 13, through Wednesday, Oct. 31; free admission. Pies, cakes, cookies, juice and seeds prepared from pumpkins also are for sale, as is a book of pumpkin recipes.
When:Festival days on Saturday, Oct. 20 and 27, feature games, contests, story-reading and photo ops. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday; noon to 7 p.m., Sunday; and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Where:Hope United Methodist Church (map)
6740 S. Santa Clara Ave.
Cost:FREE
What:Trunk or Treat Dance Festival Dress in costume, learn the Thriller dance, the Monster Mash and more, and watch dance performances. Games, face-painting, a cake walk, bobbing for apples, food and prizes also are featured.
When:1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, October 27Where:Show Biz Academy of Dance 6906 N. Camino Martin, No. 110
Cost:FREE
SUNDAY 10/28/12
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 SUNDAY 10/28/12
Where:Valley of the Moon 2544 E. Allen Road
Cost:$8; $5 8 to 13 years; free 7 and under
What:Sabino Fall Festival Food, games, inflatables, prizes, candy, live music, raffle and mas! We have gone before and it is fun!
When:4:30-7:30pm 10/28/12
Where:Sabino Road Baptist Church 2710 N Sabino Canyon Road
Cost:FREE
What:Fall Festival Lots of carnival games, jumping castles, prizes and food. Everything is free! Costumes are optional.
When:October 28th 5-8pm
Where:Palo Verde Church of Christ
651 South Kolb Road Tucson, AZ 85710
Cost:FREE
What: Buckelew Farm Pumpkin Festival, Corn Maze and Terror in the Corn 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:Pumpkin Festival/Corn Maze 10am-5pm Terror in the Corn at 6:3-12 midnight
Where:Buckelew Farm 17000 W. Ajo Way Three Points, AZ 85735
Cost: $4
When:6pm -12 midnight through Oct. 31st
Where:Old Tucson201 S. Kinney Road
Cost:$25
What:Come out and enjoy a Fun and Safe Trick or Treat Trail. 18 Mini-Golf Holes of Treats sponsored by local businesses in our community.
When:5-9pm SUNDAY 10/28/11
Where:Funtasticks 221 E. Wetmore, Tucson, Arizona 85705
Cost:FREE
MONDAY 10/29/11
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 9:00PMMONDAY 10/29/11
Where:Valley of the Moon 2544 E. Allen Road
Cost:$8; $5 8 to 13 years; free 7 and under
When:Tours leave the gate every 30 minutes from 6:30PM till 9:00PMMONDAY 10/29/11
Where:Valley of the Moon 2544 E. Allen Road
Cost:$8; $5 8 to 13 years; free 7 and under
TUESDAY 10/30/12
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 TUESDAY 10/30/12
Where:Valley of the Moon 2544 E. Allen Road
Cost:$8; $5 8 to 13 years; free 7 and under
What: Haunted Yard Benefit Take a guided tour through a cemetery at 3645 N. Los Altos, and get candy if you make it through. Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona donations accepted.
When:Tue., Oct. 30, 6:30-9pm
Where:3645 N. Los Altos
Cost: FREE
What:Little Bird Nesting Company's Halloween Contest Come show off your little one's awesome costume! The event is free and there will be a prize awarded for best costume! We will have snacks and local photographer, Elizabeth Miller, of Ann Bradford Photography who will be doing mini photo sessions for only $20 (Mini Photo session includes one 5x7 print and 8 wallets; photo CDs are an additional $20)! Appointments for the mini-photo sessions are recommended- book your spot now at http://
When:11am-2pm TUESDAY 10/30/12
Where:Little Bird Nesting Company 2924 E. Broadway Blvd
Cost:FREE (photo shoot costs above)
WEDNESDAY 10/31/12
What:St. Ambrose Trunk or Treat Go trick or treating around the parking lot with awesome themed trunks. Prizes for the trunks that are scariest, most creative and religious. Face painting too!When:5-9pmWEDNESDAY 10/31/12
Where:St. Ambrose Catholic School, 300 S. Tucson Blvd:
Cost: FREE
What:Halloween Hangout and Sugar Skull Workshop Southwest Library invites you to come dressed in your best costume for some happy haunting. Decorate sugar skulls and enjoy a walk through the Hallway of Spooks.
Where:Southwest Library
Cost:FREE
What: Halloween Storytime and Costume Parade Join us for a special Halloween Storytime featuring fun and not-too-scary stories. Come in costume and join the parade as we trick-or-treat around our store.
When:Wednesday October 31, 2012 10:00 AM
Where:Barnes and Noble Westside Foothills Mall, 7325 N. LaCholla Blvd. Ste 100,
Cost:FREE
What:Store Trick or Treating Join us on Halloween! We will be dressed up in costumes for the occasion. So join the fun by bringing the kids in to Trick-or-Treat, we will be giving away delicious treats in every department. So don't be scared, you'll have a howling good time!
When:2-7pmWEDNESDAY 10/31/12
Where:Whole Foods Market Speedway
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
$1 Hot Dog Meals
When: Halloween Night ! 6-8pm WEDNESDAY 10/31/12
Where:Christ Community Church 7801 E. Kenyon Dr.
Cost:FREE~except hot dog meals and books:)What: Terror in the Corn 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:Terror in the Corn at 6:3-12 midnightWEDNESDAY 10/31/12
Where:Buckelew Farm 17000 W. Ajo Way Three Points, AZ 85735
Cost: Terror in the Corn $20 per person- $15 if dressed in cotume on Halloween Night only
What:Halloween Pre-school Storytime Hey kids! Come and join us for our Halloween storytime. We will have non-scary stories, songs and a costume parade for all. Everyone is encouraged, but not required, to dress up in their favorite Halloween costume.
When:11:15-11:45amWEDNESDAY 10/31/12
Where:Kirk-Bear Canyon Library
Cost: FREE
What: Bats: Myth and Reality This program dispels many myths and misconceptions about bats by delivering the facts of bat ecology and commercial importance. This program includes hands-on activities with museum specimens. Presented by Colossal Cave Mountain Park.
There is a limit of 60 people for this program. Please ask at the front desk for a ticket starting at 3:00.
When:3:30-4:30pm WEDNESDAY 10/31/12 Where:Woods memorial Library
Cost:FREE
What: Halloween Extravaganza Enjoy making your own treats and spooky crafts; listen to howling good stories and trick-or-treat around the library.
Where:Himmel Park Library
Cost:FREE
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