16 Oct 5th–Oct 11th, 2023 phoenixnewtimes.com phoenix new Times | music | cafe | film | culTuRe | NighT+Day | feaTuRe | NeWs | OPiNiON | feeDBacK | cONTeNTs | versions of various characters. Altamirano says it’s a favorite of local cosplayers and popular on Instagram and TikTok. We’ve been there about 167 times and it keeps getting better every single time we see it. Hours and prices: On display nightly, dusk to 11 p.m. through Oct. 31. Free. Scary Christmas House 4431 W. Escuda Drive, Glendale scarychristmashouse.com Bob Spacy takes his love of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” to new heights with his fantastical and intricate display based on the 1993 animated movie. It draws a crowd throughout the Halloween and holiday seasons, beckoning locals with more than 100,000 lights, dozens of characters from the film and handmade decorations covering every exterior inch of his two-story home. (He adds more each year.) It’s earned Spacy thousands of fans, so you’d better pay a visit before the crowds get bigger. Hours and prices: Runs 6 to 10 p.m., Sun- days to Thursdays; 6 to 11 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, from Oct. 20 to 31. Free, but dona- tions to local families in need are accepted. Haunted Graveyard 8414 E. Valley Vista Drive, Scottsdale hauntedgraveyardaz.com There are Halloween displays and then there’s the Haunted Graveyard. Created by Scottsdale resident Chris Birkett and his family, it encompasses the exterior of their expansive residence and features genuine scares aplenty. A claustrophobic maze runs through the garage and contains actors, fog effects, illusions and scares. Along the side of the house is a dank and creepy mine. Out front are animatronic headstones, singing pumpkins, and a fire-breathing dragon. It’s wildly popular with locals. Hint: Arrive early if you don’t want to wait in line. Hours and prices: The family-friendly version without actors runs 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 25 and 26. The regular ver- sion runs 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., Oct. 27 to 31. A $5 donation is suggested. Professional haunted houses AZ Field of Screams 5726 North 75th Ave., Glendale 602-999-3276 azfieldofscreams.com A word of warning: Wicked things lurk in the haunted corn maze at Glendale’s Tolmachoff Farms. Evil clowns and chainsaw-wielding freaks searching for fresh prey terrorize patrons who wander through a mile-long dirt path through the corn, leaping out and causing screams. Expect jump scares galore, but be aware that the owners don’t offer refunds. Friendlier mazes with zero frights are also available if you’re feeling skittish. Hours and prices: Operates 7 to 11 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, through Oct. 28 and on Oct. 31. Admission is $25 for just the haunted maze or $30 for every maze. Terror in Tolleson 9210 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson 602-303-0179 facebook.com/terrortolleson There’s more terror than ever at this 3,500-square-foot haunted house in downtown Tolleson. Owners have expanded to six “scare zones” this year, each with its own theme (one is inspired by phobias and urban legends while others involve slashers, the zombie apocalypse or an evil carnival). Patrons are warned to “expect the unexpected,” which on certain nights could include trying to find their way through total darkness. Hours and prices: Operates 7 to 10 p.m., Thursdays and Sundays; and 7 to 11 p.m., Fri- days, Saturdays and on Oct. 30 and 31. Tickets are $25, fast-pass upgrades are $15 more, “Terror VIP” packages are $60 and season passes with unlimited admission are $125. 13th Floor Haunted House 2710 W. Bell Road, #1180 602-456-2250 13thflooraz.com The rumors are true: 13th Floor’s propri- etors moved the haunted house to Halloween Town from p 15 Navigate the dark and terrifying rooms within Sanctum of Horror in Mesa, if you dare. (Photo by Jacob Tyler Dunn) >> p 18
