Downstream Events Calendar October 2024

Indigenous Peoples' Day: October 14

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Halloween Events In Northern Arizona

Costumes for Kids 5K Fun Run

Where: 120 S Cortez St., Prescott

What: Join in on a costumed dash in the heart of downtown Prescott. Run or walk this 5k with a purpose, supporting CASA for Kids Foundation at Courthouse Square.

When: October 29

Verde Canyon Railroad

Where: 300 N. Broadway, Clarkdale

What: When you're dying to tap into everything dreaded, climb aboard Verde Canyon Railroad's Fright Night phantom railcars, permanently parked at the depot, and make all your nightmares come true. Frightening tales and treats are plenty through the month of October. Passengers and train staff are encouraged to ride the rails in costume on October 31.

When: Fright Nights and stationary train: select nights, September 23 - October 31. Haunted Halloween Express: October 31, 1 p.m.

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Haunted History

Where: 735 Jordan Rd., Sedona

What: Think you know Sedona? Tune in to an afternoon of ghostly tales and terrifying true stories of the haunted desert, told by cowboy poet and author Michael Peach.

When: October 30

Halloween Harvest & Trick or Treat Trail

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Where: Heritage Square, Flagstaff

What: Roughly 20 downtown businesses take part in this family-friendly event and offer "treats" in the form of candy, discounts or both to those on the trail. Live music, fun crafts, games and plenty of deals round out this Halloween event.

Halloween Events In Central Arizona

Brick or Treat, Legoland

Where: 5000 S Arizona Mills Cir., Ste. 135, Tempe

What: Stay and play in the Halloween spirit at Legoland. Families are invited to participate in a spooky scavenger hunt and create a LEGO® pumpkin display to take home throughout the month of October.

When: September 30 - October 31

Strange Garden

Where: 1201 N Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

What: Discover the desert's creepy crawlies and frightening flora at the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG). Enjoy live performances and take home a free pumpkin from the Garden's patch.

When: October 21 - 22

Halloween Spook-Track-Ula

Where: 7301 E Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale

What: Witness as McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park transforms into a haunted playground, chock full of family-friendly fun. Reserve your hour-and-a-half block to experience unlimited spooky train and haunted carousel rides.

When: October 7 - 31

Immersive Tut Exhibit

Where: 4301 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

What: Art and history unite. Experience the myths and legends of King Tut and Ancient Egypt at this frighteningly immersive exhibit.

When: September 30 - November 13

Fear Farm Haunted House

Where: 6801 N 99th Ave., Glendale

What: Leave behind city lights and experience 30 acres of farmyard frights. 5 indoor/outdoor spooky attractions (plus a haunted hayride and corn maze) provide scary fun for all ages. From confrontations with undead trick-or-treaters to maniacal clowns, Fear Farm dares you to stroll the scenes and stay a while this Halloween.

When: Select days, September 23 - October 31

Mount Mayhem: Bayou

Where: North Phoenix (visit the site for details)

What: Taking place at a private home in north Phoenix, Mount Mayhem is a family-run haunted house put together with some serious devotion. This year's theme, "Bayou, a blood tale," incorporates all the creepiness of a Southern gothic night-think spooky swamps and voodoo magic. (Note: No groups larger than 5 people allowed at a time; larger groups will be split.)

When: October 27-31

Sanctum of Horror and The Breach

Where: 6555 East Southern Ave., Mesa

What: The Sanctum of Horror haunted house is chock full of terror, with undead stories of St. Charlotte Asylum. Ghostly horrors in scary detail await those brave enough to enter. If a post-apocalyptic military bunker scene is more your style, opt for The Breach.

Scarizona

Where: 1901 N. Alma School Rd., Mesa

What: Scarizona Scaregrounds combines two haunted houses on one site. Celebrate all things chaotic and bizarre at Mayhem in the Madness, which features plenty of blood, guts and unfriendly clowns. Or explore the confined spaces of Startled Darkness, a near-total dark experience full of loud noises, jolts and other scares. Closed-toed shoes are a must for entry at both haunts.

Halloween Events In Southern Arizona

Apple Annie's Fall Pumpkin Celebration Apple Annie's (Credit An Pham)

Where: 2081 Hardy Rd., Willcox

What: Swing by the farm just in time for fall. Hayrides, a corn maze and cool autumn weather await at Apple Annie's. End the day by picking the perfect pumpkin, sunflower or fall vegetable.

When: September 24 – October 30 (Saturdays and Sundays)

Flandrau Spooktacular Science

Where: 1601 E University Blvd., Tucson

What: Discover scary science this Halloween weekend. Little scientists can explore spooky arts and crafts, terrifying treats and a Halloween-themed laser show. Two other planetarium shows, "Legends of the Night Sky" and "Spooky Tucson Sky," also make their return for a limited time.

When: October 30 - 31

Nightfall

Where: 201 S. Kinney Rd., Tucson

What: After a two-year hiatus, the popular Old Tucson Halloween event returns for its 30th anniversary with a completely new experience. Instead of roaming characters, those brave enough to explore this haunted attraction will have to explore the grounds. How much you experience is completely up to you. Will you help the residents of Nightfall and uncover the town's hidden secrets or sit back and enjoy the show?

When: October 6 - 30 (Thursdays - Sundays)

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Daylight Savings Time Ends: November 3

Election Day: November 5

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