Halloween is a big deal in Scottsdale – there are several fabulous events in town, ranging from fun and kid-friendly to downright scary. Check out this list of great ways to celebrate Halloween 2019 in Scottsdale… if you dare.
How to Celebrate Halloween 2019 in Scottsdale
Whether you’re looking for a kid-friendly festival or the scare of a lifetime (or something in-between – we’re not judging!), you’ll find it in Scottsdale. Here are some of the most-anticipated events coming up for the holiday:
- Raven’s Halloween Bash
- Halloween Block Party
- Halloween Bash at OdySea in the Desert
- Evil Enchantment
- Scottsdale Zombie Crawl
- Halloween Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival
- BS West Halloween Show and Block Party
- Halloween Spook-Track-Ula at McCormick Stillman Railroad Park
- Nightmare on Princess Drive
Check out the details for each to plan your celebration.
Raven’s Halloween Bash
Saturday, October 26, 8 p.m.
Talking Stick Resort
Raven’s Halloween Bash at Talking Stick Resort is a fabulous dance party featuring live music by Lane Change and DJ Brando, great decor and specialty cocktails. There’s also a must-see costume contest at midnight.
Halloween Block Party
Friday, October 25, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Promenade is hosting a family-friendly Halloween Block Party adjacent to Blaze Pizza and Modern Market. Kids can make their own slime at the Halloween-themed slime station, decorate pumpkins, have their faces painted and snag fabulous balloon animals – all in costume.
Halloween Bash at OdySea in the Desert
Sunday, October 27, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
This year’s Halloween Bash at OdySea in the Desert is a free, fun, family-oriented party where kids can win big prizes in the Halloween Costume Contest on Center Stage, trick-or-treat for candy from local vendors, and play in bounce houses and on inflatable slides. There’ll be face painting, live entertainment in family-friendly performances, shopping and prize giveaways, too.
Evil Enchantment
Saturday, October 26, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Evil Enchantment at W Scottsdale Hotel is a huge bash featuring live entertainment, specialty cocktails and plenty of dancing for the 21-and-up set.
Scottsdale Zombie Crawl
Saturday, October 26, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
The Scottsdale Zombie Crawl in Old Town Scottsdale comes with your very own Zombie Survival Kit (with welcome shot tickets, drink discount coupons, nightclub entry passes and a big map with all the lounges, bars and clubs participating). Come in costume to have fun at more than 15 different locations throughout Old Town.
Halloween Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival
Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26, 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. both days.
The Halloween Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival is a great place to bring kids for Halloween. With more than 20 hot air balloons on display passing out more than 4,000 pounds of candy to trick-or-treaters, this fabulous celebration also includes live music, food and drink vendors, and a kids’ zone. Try out tethered balloon rides, walk down the haunted trail and watch fireworks with family and friends.
BS West Halloween Show and Block Party
Saturday, October 26, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
The BS West Halloween Show and Block Party is a huge outdoor celebration. There are five bars, live performances and a costume contest – and there will be more than 2,500 people there, which makes it one of the largest Halloween parties in Arizona.
Halloween Spook-Track-Ula at McCormick Stillman Railroad Park
Daily from October 25 to October 31
The Halloween Spook-Track-Ula at McCormick Stillman Railroad Park is totally haunted – we think. The whole family-friendly event is perfect for little ones, though, and the whole family can hop on a spooky train ride designed with younger children in mind. On October 25, you can join family and friends for movie night, where they’re showing Hotel Transylvania starting at 6:30 p.m. Trick-or-treat stations will be set up on Halloween night from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., as well.
Nightmare on Princess Drive
November 2 to November 3, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
After Halloween’s over, the party doesn’t have to stop. Check out Nightmare on Princess Drive: Area 51 at the Fairmont Scottdale Princess. This 10th-annual event is an alien-themed party that kind-of ties in with Halloween, so we wanted to include it as well.
