Halloween is almost upon us - time to dress up, go trick or treating and enjoy tons of candy! The adults can enjoy the Halloween celebrations too - going out to the many Halloween celebrations at the nightclubs in Scottsdale, Tempe and Phoenix. Since Halloween is on a Saturday this year the parties are sure to be off-the-hook. Rent a Scottsdale limo or Phoenix party bus early so you can ensure availability.
Another super fun activity is to head to the many haunted houses - enjoy some cocktails with your friends on the way there and back - get the wits scared out of you at places like the chainsaw massacre or Castle of Darkness.
Arizona's Original Scream Park - Enjoy a night out filled with thrills and chills at Arizona's Original Scream Park with four attractions including Alice's House of Nightmares, 3-D Fear Factory, Castle of Darkness and Goldminer's Revenge. Tickets are cash only at the gate or online via credit card. Not recommended for children under 12. Open Thursday-Sunday from Oct. 8-25. Open every night Oct. 26-Nov. 1. Hours are 7 to 11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
Arizona's Original Scream Park - 8823 E. McDowell Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Fear Farm - This walk-through haunt features five attractions to scare visitors. Terror in the Corn, Chainsaw Mayhem, the Asylum, Carnevil, and the Apocalypse offer a cornfield maze, a horrific chainsaw massacre, an abandoned asylum of patients, evil clowns and a brutal murder scene. - September 24, 2009 - October 31, 2009
Fear Farm - 99th Ave. between McDowell and Thomas roads , Phoenix, AZ 85037
The Haunting at Halloween Express - Enjoy four spooky attractions including the Graveyard, the Haunted Mansion, the Insane Asylum and Pirates of the Scare-ibbean with 50 actors and special effects. Watch a documentary on the haunt's creation and history while you wait to enter. Halloween shopping is offered until 9 p.m. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a paying adult. A portion of proceeds support youth groups and programs - October 1, 2009 - November 1, 2009
The Haunt at Halloween Express - 2814 W. Bell Road , Phoenix, AZ 85053 - 623-255-7624
The Ghosts of Phoenix Tour - Tour a hotel known for its paranormal activity with access to restricted areas not open to the general public. Learn about history, hear stories and visit haunted hot spots. Not recommended for children under 8. Bring photo or video cameras. 7 and 8:30 p.m. tours on Fridays and Saturdays with weeknight tours and hotel specials available. Reservations required. - October 2, 2009 - November 14, 2009
Hotel San Carlos - 202 N. Central Ave. , Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-414-0004
Gilbert Family Halloween Carnival - The Gilbert Family Halloween Carnival features Frankenstein's Fishing Hole, ghost bingo, pumpkin decorating and more - October 24,
2009 Freestone Park - 1045 E. Juniper Ave , Gilbert, AZ 85234 - 480-503-6200
