25 Ways to Celebrate Halloween in Downtown Phoenix

Spooky season is creeping around the corner, and Downtown Phoenix is pulling out all the spine-tingling stops to celebrate. 

Get your fix of thrills and chills by touring the haunted halls of the city’s most paranormally notorious historic buildings—like the Orpheum Theatre and Hotel San Carlos—or take your pick of tricks and treats at a festive fall event with the family. 

Here are 25 spook-centric things to do to celebrate Halloween in Downtown Phoenix: 

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Family-Friendly

Movie in the Park: The Nightmare Before Christmas 

Grab your blankets, popcorn, and favorite people for a free screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas under the stars. 

Details: October 24 at Patriots Square in CityScape. Click here for more information.

DTPHX Hallows' Eve

Join the local community for a thrilling and chilling evening, featuring a lineup of family-friendly treats and activities, as well as a spook-filled map of Halloween specials and festivities for adults. 

Details: October 30 at the Arizona Center + Multiple DTPHX Locations. Click here for more information.

Science Skele-bration

Through frightfully fun activities, daring demonstrations, and exclusive special activations, the whole family will peer into the world of spine-tingling science.

Details: October 25 – 31 at the Arizona Science Center. Click here for more information.

Special Night of Play – Halloween Edition 

Visitors can trick-or-treat through the Children’s Museum of Phoenix’s exhibits and discover an array of toys, trinkets, and sweet treats without crowds.

Details: October 26 at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. Click here to make a free reservation.

Trick-or-Treat at the Museum

Visitors of all ages are invited to trick-or-treat, dance to monster tunes, and explore three floors of interactive exhibits.

Details: October 31 at the Children's Museum of Phoenix. Click here for more information.

Little Shop of Horrors 

The deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop of Horrors, has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years.  

Details: Every weekend in November at Valley Youth Theatre. Click here to purchase tickets.

Guided Tours

Orpheum Haunted History Tours 

This exclusive guided tour takes you behind the curtain to explore ghostly encounters, mysterious happenings, and the dramatic past that still echoes through the halls of the Orpheum Theatre. 

Details: October 17 – 31 at the Orpheum Theatre. Click here to purchase tickets. 

Lights Out Investigation 

Immerse yourself in the haunted past of the Orpheum Theatre during this exclusive 90-minute after-dark investigation. 

Details: October 19 & 26 at the Orpheum Theatre. Click here to purchase tickets.

History and Mysteries of Downtown Phoenix Walking Tour 

Led by the Hip Historian, Marshall Shore, and paranormal investigator and author, Debe Branning, this journey blends true history with tales of restless spirits, mysterious happenings, and the darker side of Arizona’s capital. 

Details: October 25 at the Hilton Garden Inn. Click here to purchase tickets.

Seances and Spiritualists Tour 

On these special evening tours, guests will dive into the Victorian fascination with the supernatural and wander up to the attic to hear ghost stories that haunted the 19th century. 

Details: October 7 – 31 at the Rosson House Museum. Click here to purchase tickets.

Get Ghosted Haunted Tours 

Are you ready to get ghosted and toasted? This one-of-a-kind experience blends chilling history, interactive hauntings, and Phoenix nightlife into an unforgettable evening. 

Dive into the intriguing blend of history and hauntings on Get Ghosted’s interactive tours through Downtown Phoenix. Perfect for those with a passion for both the past and the paranormal, these tours take you to the city’s most historic and haunted landmarks. 

Details: Multiple October dates through various locations in Downtown Phoenix, including the Rosson House Museum, St. Mary’s Basilica, Hanny’s, Hotel San Carlos, Orpheum Theatre, Westward Ho, the Renaissance Hotel, and more. Click here to view all Get Ghosted Phoenix tours and purchase tickets.

Entertainment

Spooky Movies & Tattoos

Spooky Movie Nights are back at it again, turning the tattoo studio into a haunted hangout. Take your pick of spooky flash tattoos all night long.

Details: Every Wednesday in October at SadBoy Studio. Click here for more information.

17th Annual PoeFest

PoeFest returns to the city for its 17th year, with weekend performances of Edgar Allan Poe's chilling short stories live on stage in Hotel San Carlos’ infamous Ghost Lounge. 

Details: October 17 – 25 at Hotel San Carlos. Click here to purchase tickets.

The Haunted Castle: The Rot Beneath 

The worst evil thrives beneath the surface. Witness six plays intertwined, each infested with terror to peak curiosities, raise goosebumps, and increase the heart rates of guests. 

Details: October 23 – 30 (excluding October 27) at the Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library. Click here to purchase tickets. 

Murder At The Vampire's Wedding - Special Spooky Halloween Show & Dinner

A bloody good time. Use your keen mind, and bribe money (provided), to get clues from the cast of suspects as they serve you a delicious three-course dinner.

Details: October 31 at Hotel San Carlos. Click here to purchase tickets.

Frankenstein Double Feature

Join Phoenix Art Museum on Halloween as they present two Universal Monster Classics back-to-back.

Details: October 31 at the Phoenix Art Museum. Click here to purchase tickets.

21+ Events

Trick or Drink: Phoenix Halloween Bar Crawl

Barcrawlerz is a Phoenix bar crawl like no other. Trick or Drink features spooky drink specials at some of the top bars in town.

Details: October 25, 31, and November 1 at Crown Public House. Click here to purchase tickets.

Nightmare on Central 

The Duce’s annual costume party and freak show will transform the historic warehouse into the ultimate Halloween playground, with a live band, night market, and after party. 

Details: October 31 at The Duce. Click here to purchase tickets.

Phoenix Official Halloween Bar Crawl 

Get ready to experience a night full of spine-chilling fun. Join fellow goblins, witches, vampires, and party enthusiasts to take over the city's top bars and venues. 

Details: October 31 at Copper Blues + Multiple DTPHX Locations. Click here to purchase tickets.

Rocky Horror Drag Show 

Shivering with....antici-pation! Sing along to all of your favorite songs in this cult classic night of drag. Costumes are encouraged. 

Details: October 31 at Stand Up Live. Click here to purchase tickets. 

Drunk Dracula 

When history's most famous vampire (sorry, Edward Cullen) is loosed upon the city, will you stop him? The Drunk Shakespeare Society is bringing its brand of mayhem to the spooky season. 

Details: Multiple October dates at the Rose Theatre. Click here to purchase tickets.

Halloween Events at The Pemberton

Paint ‘n’ Sip Party 

Create your own set of silhouettes—Frankenstein and his bride. All supplies and step-by-step instructions are included, as well as one free drink. 

Details: October 11 at The Pemberton. Click here to purchase tickets.

Halloween Seance Dinner 

Join the Medium’s Circle: Summoning Sarah Pemberton and enjoy a four-course dinner and specialty cocktails at this spooky dining experience. 

Details: October 29 at The Pemberton. Click here to purchase tickets.

Carvings & Cocktails 

You have been summoned—to the pumpkin patch! Enjoy a crisp fall evening of pumpkin carving paired with handcrafted cocktails. 

Details: October 29 at The Pemberton. Click here to purchase tickets.

Halloween Ball 

On Halloween night, The Pemberton’s entire property will transform into a realm of shadows, spectacles, and celebration for the first annual Halloween Ball. 

Details: October 31 at The Pemberton. Click here to purchase tickets.