Fall Happenings
A new season is in the air and the Valley has big plans for a great fall fun!
The change of seasons brings pumpkin patches, corn mazes, haunted houses, and costume parties to entertain even the smallest family member!
Local Pumpkin Patches
McDonald's Ranch
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Since 1970, MacDonald’s Ranch has provided a family friendly environment for everyone to enjoy. With cookouts, hayrides, and horses it creates a genuine western experience. When fall comes around, the ranch pulls out all the stops for their pumpkin patch. Train rides, hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo, fun western games, a variety of yummy barbecue from Blazin Barbecue and NEW this year, pedal carts for the kids! Plus, everyone will love the maze made out of more than a semi-load of hay. With all the fun, don’t forget to pick out your perfect pumpkin!
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The pumpkin patch at this farm will be open daily in October. Admission is $10 for children and $3 for accompanying adults, which includes your pumpkin selection along with a whole bunch of activities. The farm is located at 1663 East Baseline Road in Gilbert.
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Halloween Festivals and Parties
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Rob Zombie's Great American Nightmare Haunted House
WestWorld of Scottsdale
Dates: Sept. 25 – Nov. 1, 2015
Times: 7 p.m.
Admission: $30
Love haunted houses? This one will be sure to freighten you by featuring three attractions based on Rob Zombie’s own horror flicks: The Lords of Salem in Total Black Out, Captain Spaulding’s Clown School In 3D, and The Devil’s Rejects. A three-dimensional experience with animatronics and effect will sure to send you running.
Salt River Fields Balloon Spooktacular
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick
Dates: Oct. 23 – 24, 2015
Times: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Admission: $10 adults, $5 kids (Free for children two and under)
Who doesn't love good, old-fashioned Halloween fun in a safe environment? This event will feature over 20 hot air balloons and the kids will be in candy heaven with more than 2,000 pounds of goodies that will be passed out to trick-or-treaters. Live music, vendors of delicious food and beverages, a Kids Zone, a market, tethered balloon rides, a haunted house, fireworks and more will keep your whole family entertained for the night!
Howl-o-Ween
The Phoenix Zoo
Dates: Oct. 23 – 24, 2015
Times: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Admission: $12
Come out to the city's scariest and wildest night of the year… Howl-o-Ween! There are plenty of haunted trails, magic shows, trick-or-treating, a DJ dance party and animal encounters. Tricks and treats are waiting for even the bravest of souls!
Wicked Ball at Talking Stick Resort
Talking Stick Resort
Dates: Oct. 31, 2015
Times: 9 p.m.
Admission: $50 pre-sale, $60 at door
This is the night to treat yourself with the hottest Halloween party. Hang out with emcee Lady La from LIVE 101.5 and enjoy the electronic sounds of Manufactured Superstars. Get in the spirit for an evening of wicked entertainment and don’t forget a creative and colorful costume for the contest!
Haunted Hotel Ball
The Saguaro
Dates: Oct. 30 –31, 2015
Times: 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. (Friday); 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. & 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. (Saturday)
Admission: $45 for all 3 parties (check website for individual event ticket pricing)
Don your most sultry, gruesome or creative costumes, put on your dancing shoes, and bring your friends to the 7th annual Haunted Hotel Ball. Experience three epic parties with over 20 of Arizona’s top nightclub and radio DJs over two thrilling days at the Saguaro hotel.
Halloween Costumes For All Ages
Where are some of the best costume shops in Scottsdale? You can go to the big retail shops but check out these local shops to pull together the perfect Halloween costume.
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Mardi Gras Costume Shop
Mardi Gras Costume Shop is Arizona's largest year-round professional resource for the best costumes: sales, rentals, and custom-made costumes. They service customers in Scottsdale, Tempe, Phoenix, and other surrounding communities in Arizona.
In addition to their vast selection of costumes, they specialize in imported masks including Venetian, Mardi Gras, carnival, and masquerade masks. They are available for purchase in our physical shop and and online shop.
Photo via halloweenweek2015.com
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