Each balloon is a designated trick-or-treat stop and more than 4,000 pounds of candy will be distributed over the course of the event. More than 20 hot air balloons light up the night at the Spooktacular Balloon Festival at Salt River Fields.
Live animals bring a touch of mystery to the night, while creepy crafts, entertaining games and free face painting to enhance your spooky ensemble add to the fun. Get ready for a hauntingly good time at the Phoenix Zoo’s thrilling Spooky Safari! During the event’s three nights of ghoulish delights, young monsters and witches can go trick-or-treating through the Zoo's enchanting grounds and collect treats along the way. The Paradise & Pacific Railroad undergoes a thrilling transformation at Halloween, becoming Spook-Track-ula, a haunted park of endless amusement! This family-friendly event at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park promises fun for kids of all ages, including the park’s featured attraction – a slightly spooky train ride, thoughtfully tailored for young adventurers to ensure just the right level of thrills and chills without being overly scary. Join all the spooky fun at these Halloween events in and around Scottsdale. Bwahahaha! It’s the scariest time of year in Scottsdale, when ghosts, goblins and witches come out to play.