new times halloween guide special section oct 30th-nov 5th, 2025 21 Halloween Guide Listings Ariel’s Halloween Festival Mrs. Potts’ Tea Party 264 W 2nd St, Mesa mrspottsteaparty.com Join Mrs. Potts Tea Party in Mesa on Saturday, October 25th, for their 6th Annual Halloween Festival, a “Spooktacular” celebration perfect for young fairytale fans, starting at 11:00am. Hosted by Princess Ariel, this 90-minute outdoor event is a royal twist on Halloween. Children are encouraged to wear costumes and will receive a treat bag for a special “Trick-or-Treat Adventure,” allowing them to meet and get autographs from numerous princesses. The festival also includes a Grand Princess Entrance, live music, dancing, and games. Best of all, adults attend free when accompanying a ticketed child. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Halloween Haunt at Geordie’s Wrigley Mansion 2501 E Telawa Tr, Phoenix wrigleymansion.com/geordies Join us for an exclusive Halloween costume party October 31 at 7pm at the iconic Mansion. Immerse yourself in the sophistication of old Hollywood with the intrigue of the season. It’s an evening of glamour, mystery, and celebration - while benefiting The Phoenix Theatre Company. Savor chef-curated bites, signature themed cocktails, live music, dancing and festive surprises throughout the house. An immersive experience designed for mingling, indulging, and celebrating the ghoulish holiday in style. Annual Halloween Party Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort and Spa 7500 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Scottsdale wrigleymansion.com/geordies hyattexperiences.com/grand-hyatt/scott Prepare for a hauntingly great evening at the ultimate Adult Halloween Party on Friday, October 31st. From 6 pm to 10 pm, enjoy captivating live music from Raun Alosi & The Situation and entertainment by emcee Trey. Your ticket includes a complimentary curated cocktail from premium sponsors like Tito’s and Pernod Ricard. Elevate your costume with a professional makeup artist on-site or discover what the future holds with a mystical fortune teller. Don your most creative attire to compete for exciting prizes in the costume contest. This is the soiree where treats and tunes truly come to life. Halloween Special Wish Poke & Tea 4810 E Ray Rd #7, Phoenix wishpokebobatea.com Get ready for the best treat of the Halloween season! Stop by Wish Poke Boba Tea between Sunday, October 27th and Friday, October 31st, for an unbeatable deal. When you buy any of our fresh and delicious poke bowls, you can add any boba drink on our menu for just $2.99. It’s the perfect combo to fuel your spooky season festivities. Don’t miss out on this limited-time offer—come in and create your perfect poke and boba pairing! Halloween Ghost Tours Spirit of Arizona Tours 1221 N Central Ave, Phoenix spiritofarizonatours.com This October, embrace the Halloween season by exploring the state’s most chilling legends with Spirit of Arizona Tours. It’s the perfect time to uncover dark historical facts and true crime stories on the “Murders & Mysteries” tour, which visits Phoenix’s most unnerving and haunted sites. If you prefer your spirits with a side of... well, spirits, the “Haunted Phoenix Pub Crawl” guides you to three of the valley’s most haunted pubs to learn their dark and mysterious histories. These tours are packed with real, unsettling history, perfect for an unforgettable and spooky night out. MIKIZTLI: Día de Los Muertos Festival Cultural Coalition, Inc. 455 N 3rd St, Phoenix culturalcoalition.com Join Cultural Coalition for the 14th Annual MIKIZTLI: Día de los Muertos PHX Festival on Saturday, November 1st, at the Arizona Center. This free, family-friendly event kicks off with a Mercado Hour at 4 p.m., followed by the main festival from 5 to 9 p.m. Celebrate beloved departed loved ones with an evening of vibrant cultural performances, including mariachi music and ballet folklòrico, alongside art vendors, delicious food, and interactive crafts. The event features MIKIZTLI’s largest community altar and a spectacular procession led by giant “Las Flacas” skeleton puppets, culminating in a live music dance party. Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival Salt River Fields at Talking Stick 7555 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale azspooktacular.com Get ready for a one-of-a-kind Halloween celebration at the Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival, taking place from October 24th to 26th. This family-friendly event offers a safe and unique trick-or-treating experience where kids can gather over 4,000 pounds of candy from more than 20 illuminated hot air balloons. The festival also features exciting nightly costume contests for kids, adults, and groups, as well as tethered balloon rides that offer an incredible view of the glowing festivities. It’s an unforgettable evening of spooky fun for the whole family. Scottsdale Halloween Bar Crawl Pour Decisions Patio & Kitchen 4209 North Craftsman Court, Scottsdale scottsdalezombiecrawl.com Get ready for the biggest Halloween party in Scottsdale with the Scottsdale Zombie Crawl, taking place on both Friday, October 31st, and Saturday, November 1st. This massive costumed bar crawl gives you an all- access ticket to over 10 of Old Town’s best bars and nightclubs, letting you hop between multiple parties in one night. Your ticket unlocks exclusive, all-night drink specials, free welcome shots at select venues, and entry to the official after-party. Gather your horde, put on your best costume, and prepare for a night of frights and fun from 7 p.m. until 2 a.m.
