Halloween Events for Tucson, AZ Goblins and Ghouls
Is it my imagination - or has Halloween evolved? Sometimes I think more people decorate for Halloween than I see for the Christmas Holiday season. My husband and I took a walk around our neighborhood this evening and everything was bathed in a wash of purple, green or orange. Mummies, skeletons, and ghosts peaked from windows and pumpkins grinned from walkways - and we still have ten days before the big Trick-or Treat!
In the spirit of all things dark and scary, I compiled a list of events happening around Tucson, AZ, Marana, Oro Valley, Vail and more. There are trunk or treats for the kiddies, zoo and park events for the family, and plenty of creepy haunts for the adventurous teens. And, for the adults who enjoy a kid-for-a-night- adventure, a solid list of nightclubs and other activities for adults only spread across Tucson.
Take a peak of my list gathered from every source I could find on the subject. There's something for every flavor, fright level, and taste - if you're into Halloween! The Halloween Events for Tucson, AZ is frightfully long - and the party starts early! Many activities start a full weekend before, so be sure to check the dates and times, or follow the links for more information on Halloween events for Tucson, AZ area.
Goblins and Ghouls - get your spook on! Halloween Events for Tucson, AZ provide a vast and varied opportunity for you to make Halloween 2010 a night, or nights to remember!
SOMETHING FOR EVERY MONSTER
Friday, October 22, 2010
Park After Dark at Tohono Chul Park: Celebrate the folklore and fantasy of the Day of the Dead, showcases a mysterious mix of vignettes, wildlife experts with live animals such as spiders, bobcats and snakes, Southwestern ghost stories performed, $5, 5-8 pm, 520-742-6455
October 22, 23, 24, 2010
Howl-O-Ween at Reid Park Zoo: Annual Halloween fun of a lesser degree of Spook! Includes costumed characters, theme trick-or-treating and lots of decorations. Once again, there will be less "boo" and more "zoo" to provide the entire family with Halloween Fun. No scary area. Dates: October 22, 23 & 24, 2010. Times: 6-8 pm Gates open at 5:30 for members only. Price: $5 per person of any age. $4 per member of any age. 1100 S. Randolph Way. Phone: 520-881-4753.
Fall-O-Ween Extravaganza-a Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance (SAACA) and Weingarten Realty and the Oracle Crossings Shopping Center present Fall-O-Ween Extravaganza-for the whole family-Saturday, Oct. 30, and Sunday, Oct. 31, from 12 to 6 p.m. at Oracle Crossings, Oracle and Magee Roads. SATURDAY: Trick-or-Treat at Brake Max and National Bank of Arizona. SUNDAY: Pumpkin toss with candy and toothbrush giveaway at Catalina Smiles and Massage Envy Saturday, Oct. 30, 12 to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 31, 12 to 6 p.m. (520) 797-3959
Open Talk about Ghosts. Meet the cast; discuss the play and its themes and spend some time with the company of The Rogue before seeing the production. Free; reservations not required. Saturday October 30, 10:30 A.M. The Rogue Theatre, 300 E. University Blvd.
Nightfall: 20 Years of Terror
Old Tucson Studios - 201 S. Kinney Road - Tucson
Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays : 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. (ends October 31)
Our most elaborate option for getting in the spirit of Halloween, Nightfall celebrates year 20 with new live shows and haunted attractions.
Terror in the Corn: Buckelew Farms Haunted Cornfield - Buckelew Farms - 17000 W. Ajo Way - Tucson Daily 6:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. Remember all those scary movies with creeps coming out of the corn? Imagine an entire field of screams and scares ...and monsters popping out at you. NOT for the faint at heart!
"Dracula"
Marroney Theatre at UA - UA campus - 1025 N. Olive Road - Tucson
Daily 7:30 p.m. (ends October 23)
William McNulty’s new adaptation is filled with special effects.
"Say You Love Satan"
Live Theatre Workshop - 5317 E. Speedway Blvd. - Tucson
Fridays and Saturdays : 10:30 p.m. (ends November 6)
"Sex in the City" meets the "Book of Revelations" in this perfect Halloween date-night play.
Tucson Zombie Walk 2010
Club Congress - Hotel Congress - 311 E. Congress St. - Tucson
October 23 : 4 p.m.
The theme of this year's Tucson Zombie Walk is film fiends!
The Rocky Horror Halloween Bash!
The Loft Cinema - 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. - Tucson
October 30 : 10 p.m.
Celebrate with the Heavy Petting shadow cast by donning your Halloween best and compete for Best Costume in a number of categories—Best Zombie, Best Horror, Best Rocky Horror and more.
The Slaughterhouse
Farmer John's - 1102 W. Grant Road - Tucson
Thursday-Sunday : 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. (ends October 28)
An abandoned meat packing plant sets the scene for chatting with demons, zombie farmers and lots of bloody dead people tickles your fancy, try The Slaughter House. My daughter has worked there many hours this season and she said their goal is to scare you into peeing your pants! (Be prepared)
WUW Halloween Brawl
Tucson Arena @ Tucson Convention Center - Downtown - 260 S. Church Ave. - Tucson
October 30 : 7 p.m.
There's no other way to describe it: This event is going to be badass! Join special guest commissioner Mick Foley, Tommy Dreamer, Abyss, Jay Lethal, Trystan Spade and more for this Halloween slammer.
Halloween Howl
Colossal Cave Mountain Park - Vail - 16721 E. Old Spanish Trail - Vail
October 22 : 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
So haunted houses are pretty scary - but imagine a cold, dark, deep cave...talk about a thrill! Colossal scares abound at the Cave!
Nightmare on Congress
Club Congress - Hotel Congress - 311 E. Congress St. - Tucson
October 29 : 8 p.m.
The Annual Nightmare on Congress, Hotel Congress' mix of music, dancing and costume contests.
Werewolf Bar Mitzvah
The Rialto Theatre - 318 E. Congress St. - Tucson
October 29 : 8 p.m.
Werewolf costume contests, live art installations and international DJ's.
"The Transylvanian Clockworks"
Beowulf Alley Theatre - Downtown - 11 S. Sixth Ave. - Tucson
Fridays : 7:30 p.m. (October 22 through November 5)
Humorous re-working of the Dracula myth.
Powhaus presents Something Wicked This Way Comes
The Rialto Theatre - 318 E. Congress St. - Tucson
October 30 : 9 p.m.
Straight rock 'n' roll.
Halloween Bang! Bang!
Club Congress - Hotel Congress - 311 E. Congress St. - Tucson
October 30 : 8 p.m.
Two stages and a Halloween-themed dance party. Inside stage performers include Matt McCoy, Eric Meyer and Barry Weaver from San Diego, with Sugarman, Bonus and Zackey Force Funk outside.
Fox Theatre presents Frankenstein double feature
Fox Theatre - 17 W. Congress St. - Tucson
October 30 : 7 p.m.
Haunt yourself with the 1930s classics "Frankenstein" and "Bride of Frankenstein," starring classic monster Boris Karloff.
Halloween party at Club Congress with O/W/L/S
Club Congress - Hotel Congress - 311 E. Congress St. - Tucson
October 31 : 10 p.m.
Go Whole Halloween at one of the most in-expensive haunts ever!
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church “Trunk or Treat” Oct. 30
Oct. 30, 2010 – 5:30pm to 8pm – Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church presents “Trunk or Treat” in the north parking lot. Open to the general public - for all ages. Also includes a chili-cook-off in our Activities Bldg. and lots of games and contests. Provided by our OSLC Youth. For more info, please contact OSLC at oslc@lutherantucson.org.
TUCSON PARKS AND RECREATION HALLOWEEN EVENTS
Howl-o-Ween at Reid Park Zoo – 22nd and Randolph Way
October 22, 23, 24 6-8 p.m. each night (5:30 p.m. for members) Family
$5 general/$4 members Animals will not be on display. Costumed characters, trick or treat, and lots of Halloween decor. Information line: 791-4022. (No credit cards accepted)
Carol West Senior Addition, 7200 E. Tanque Verde – 791-4121
Wednesday, October 27 1:30-3:30 p.m. Free Seniors
Halloween Movie Matinee Mystery Choice at the Carol West Senior Addition. Refreshments provided. Sign-up required. Call 791-4121.
Santa Rosa Neighborhood Center, 1080 S. 10th Ave. – 791-4589
Saturday, October 30 6-9 p.m. Free Family
Join Santa Rosa staff for their 7th Annual Halloween Haunt and Howl-O-Ween Scream event for the whole famly. Haunted house, costume contest according to age,(7:30 to 8 p.m.) creepy carnival games, Dr. Jekyll’s Laboratory and door prizes. Food for sale!
Oury Recreation Center, 600 W. St. Mary’s Rd. – 791-4788
Friday, October 29 1:30-3:30 p.m. Free Senior
Senior Halloween Party for registered Oury Center participants.
Friday, October 29 4:30-6 p.m. Free Youth
KIDCO Halloween Party for registered Oury Center kids.
Armory Park Center, 220 S. 5th Ave. – 791-4865
Friday, October 29 11-12:30 p.m. Free Senior
Senior Halloween Party featuring a costume contest, dance, and carnival games.
Free with Senior Activity Card, otherwise $1.50
El Rio Neighborhood Center, 1390 W. Speedway Blvd. – 791-4683
Friday, October 29 9-11 a.m. Free Senior
Senior Halloween Costume Party including refreshments, games, and entertainment.
Sunday, October 31 6-8 p.m. Free Family
Haunted Hallo
ween – Trick or treat lane, carnival-type games, and haunted house.
HALLOWEEN EVENTS FOR TUCSON, AZ NIGHTCLUBS
Tucson Halloween @ Pearl
When: Saturday, October 30, 2010
8:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Location: Pearl
445 W. Wetmore Rd Tucson AZ
Tucson Halloween @ JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa
When: Saturday, October 30, 2010
8:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Location: JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa
3800 W Starr Pass Blvd Tucson AZ
Tucson Halloween @ Cactus Moon
When: Saturday, October 30, 2010
8:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Location: Cactus Moon
5470 E. Broadway Tucson AZ
Tucson Halloween AT Level Bar and Lounge
When: Saturday, October 30, 2010
8:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Location: Level Bar/Lounge
4280 N. Campbell Ave Suite #37 Tucson AZ
Tucson Halloween @ Mystery Dinner Theater
When: Saturday, October 30, 2010
8:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Location: MYSTERY DINNER THEATER
3110 E. Skyline Dr. Tucson AZ
Tucson Halloween @ DV8
When: Friday, October 29, 2010
8:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Location: DV8
5851 East Speedway Boulevard Tucson AZ
Tucson Halloween @ Antonio's
When: Saturday, October 30, 2010
8:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Location: Antonio's
2231 S 4th Ave Tucson AZ
Tucson Halloween @ Bay Horse Tavern
When: Saturday, October 30, 2010
8:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Location: Bay Horse Tavern
2802 E Grant Rd Tucson AZ
Tucson Halloween @ Airport Inn Inc.
When: Saturday, October 30, 2010
8:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Location: Airport Inn Inc
2303 E Valencia Rd Tucson AZ
Tucson Halloween @ C-Note Lounge
When: Saturday, October 30, 2010
8:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Location: C-Note Lounge
1302 W Roger Rd Tucson AZ
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