Are your kids tired of going on the same old neighborhood trick-or-treat route every year? If so, there are lots of other fun and kid-friendly events happening all around the Valley. Check out one of these great Halloween activities!
Butterfly Wonderland & The Odysea Mirror Maze
Monday-Sunday, Oct. 27-Nov. 2, 2014 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
During Halloween week, two of Scottsdale's newest attractions are offering a great 2-for-1 deal! Guests can check out 2,000+ butterflies at Butterfly Wonderland's Rainforest Conservatory, plus visit the Chrysalis Butterfly Emergence Gallery and 3D Theater where "Flight of the Butterflies" is playing. Then visitors can get into the Mirror Maze for FREE! Along with loads of funhouse mirrors, the maze features fun sound effects, LED lighting, Mayan ruins, a rickety bridge, and other fun-and-frightful features. In addition, there will be a gigantic candy wall! Call (480) 800 - 3000 for complete details.
9500 E VÃa de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ
Spooktacular Kids' Night Out at AZ Sunrays Gymnastics Center
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014 | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. or overnight
For children 3 to 13. Includes trampolines, a bounce house, Halloween games and gymnastics. A movie is featured at the end of the night to wind things down and drinks, pizza and snacks are included for the price of admission, which is $25 per children. A sleepover option is also available for $45 a child and breakfast is included. Additional siblings get a $5-off discount. Costumes encouraged. Call (602) 992 - 5790 for complete details.
3110 E. Thunderbird Rd., Phoenix, AZ
Pumpkins at the Peak Benefitting St. Mary's Food Bank
Friday, Oct. 24, 2014 | 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The resort's water park will be converted into a fun Halloween carnival that's open to the public with a $5 donation or canned food! Wear costumes and enjoy crafts, games, live entertainment, face painting and more! Over 400 visitors attended the family friendly event last year and it's expected to be a hit once again for 2014. Call (602) 997 - 2626 for details.
7677 N. 16th St., Phoenix, AZ
Halloween Party at AZ Air Time
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014 | 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
AZ Air Time is offering a fun-filled Halloween event. The evening will include dodgeball tournaments and trampoline races with prizes, trick-or-treat stations and other fun activities. The company's motto is: "If they can walk, they can jump!" So young children are allowed, and with level, padded landing areas, safety is promoted. Admission is $8 per child with a $2 discount if you bring one or more cans of food. Costumes encouraged. Call (480) 427 - 2000 for details.
13802 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ
The Great Pumpkin Festival at Desert Botanical Garden
Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 23-26, 2014 |
Thurs & Fri 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Sat & Sun 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For the price of garden admission, visitors get to enjoy a free hayride, crafts, carnival games, music and western-themed live entertainment. There will also be an Amazing Hay Bale Maze and Harvest Market. Entry is $22 for adults, $20 for seniors 60+ and $10 for kids 3-12. Entry is free for children 3 and under.
1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ
