56 fun Halloween events in Tucson for ADULTS 👻

While many of these events are for ages 21 and up or tailored more for adults, some are appropriate for the whole family. If you're looking for a list of events suited for kids specifically, click here!

Of course, things can change quickly these days so check for the latest info before heading out. Happy Halloween, Tucson! 🎃

Terror in the Corn

This haunted attraction is back for yet another year of scares. Among the scary activities, expect a corn maze, a zombie shootout, an escape room, a vampire magic show and a circus featuring "3D horrors, terrifying live actors, heart-stopping animatronics and blood-curdling effects."

When: Select dates Oct. 4-31

Where: 13591 W. Avra Valley Road

Cost: $30 and up; this event is not recommended for small children, toddlers or babies

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The Slaughterhouse 

Tucson's haunted house The Slaughterhouse is open for another year of scares with ghouls, butchers, chainsaws and clowns, also featuring a zombie shooting experience, mini escape rooms and axe throwing. 

When: Thursdays-Sundays through Nov. 2

Where: The Slaughterhouse, 1102 W. Grant Road

Cost: $29 and up; this event is recommended for ages 13 and up, ages 3 and under are not permitted 

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Nightfall

Nightfall has made its return to Old Tucson with 10 scare zones — one more than last year — and four haunt mazes. Stunt shows, magic shows and comedic dissections are also on the agenda.

When: Thursdays-Sundays through Oct. 27

Where: Old Tucson, 201 N. Kinney Road

Cost: $29 and up; free to attend for kids ages 4 and under

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Tucson Ghost Tour

Take a tour through downtown Tucson after dark, all while hearing haunted stories of spots around town. 

When: 7 p.m. select dates in October and November

Where: Downtown Tucson, detailed directions will be emailed upon ticket purchase

Cost: $25; this event is for ages 5 and up

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Marana Pumpkin Patch & Farm Festival

Pick your perfect pumpkin, explore the corn maze and enjoy a number of kid-friendly activities such as carnival rides and a jumping pillow.

When: Thursdays-Sundays through Oct. 27

Where: Marana Pumpkin Patch, 14950 N. Trico Road

Cost: $20 and up. It's recommended to buy tickets in advance.

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Pumpkin Fiesta

Head to Sonoran Glass School to see hundreds of handmade glass pumpkins. While you're there, you can watch live glassblowing demonstrations or make a pumpkin of your own.

When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Oct. 18-26

Where: Sonoran Glass School, 633 W. 18th St.

Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping; to create your own pumpkin, fee starts at $65

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Fall Pumpkin Celebration at Apple Annie's

Take a road trip to Apple Annie's in Willcox for a hayride to the pumpkin patch. Walk through a sunflower field, make your way through the 12½-acre corn maze and pick some veggies to take home.

When: The corn maze is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. You can pick pumpkins 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily — but the hayrides to the patch are only open weekends. 

Where: 6405 W. Williams Road, Willcox

Cost: Corn maze is $10 for ages 12 and up, $8 for ages 3-11. Hayrides are $5 for ages 3 and up. Pumpkins range in price.

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Movie at the Ranch

Watch a free outdoor screening of "Hocus Pocus" at Steam Pump Ranch this weekend. Crafts for kids are part of the fun!

The Hotel Congress Séance Experience

The Hotel Congress Séance Experience is a live recreation of a Victorian Era-theatrical séance "exactly as performed in 1800s" in the hotel's only third-floor room to survive its 1934 fire (be prepared to go up a few flights of stairs).

When: 6:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m. and 9 p.m. Sundays

Where: Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St. 

Cost: $15 for general admission, $30 for VIP. This event is for ages 21 and up.

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Court Street Cemetery Walking Tour

The Presidio Museum is hosting two Court Street Cemetery Walking Tours this spooky season, led by archaeologist Homer Thiel. The tours wind through the cemetery, where thousands of people were buried between 1875 and the early 1900s. 

When: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20

Where: Southwest corner of Speedway and Stone Avenue

Cost: $30. Pre-registration is required.

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Art Cart with Caroline Martin

Caroline Martin recently started an art cart, visiting different cafes and bringing along supplies for three different self-guided all-ages crafts. Crafts in October are Halloween-themed!

When: Various dates in October

Where: Various locations 

Cost: Crafts at the art cart range from $5-$15

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Painting & Vino

If you're looking for something a little more low key this Halloween, attend a paint night with Painting & Vino. There are a number of Halloween-themed paintings for all ages, though some are for adults only.

When: Various dates in October. 

Where: Various locations.

Cost: $40-$45

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Halloween Pumpkin Painting

Spend your afternoon at Pueblo Vida painting a pumpkin and sipping a beer.

When: 1-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20 

Where: Pueblo Vida Brewing Co., 115 E. Broadway

Cost: $15, includes pumpkin and a draft beverage. Sign up in advance!

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Ghost Tours at Old Tucson

Old Tucson, which is said to be haunted, is hosting ghost tours this fall. Hear stories of ghosts at Old Tucson during this guided 90-minute tour.

When: 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Oct. 23 and Oct. 31

Where: Old Tucson, 201 N. Kinney Road

Cost: $26

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Tucson Terrorfest Horror-Con and Film Festival

The annual Tucson Terrorfest Horror-Con and Film Festival celebrates all things horror with the film festival at The Screening Room and the Horror-Con at the Ramada downtown. The convention portion has been described as your typical convention experience, like Tucson Comic-Con — but horror.

When: Oct. 24-27

Where: The Screening Room, 127 E. Congress St.; and Ramada, 777 W. Cushing St.

Cost: $45 for all the films and both days of Horror-Con; $6 and up for individual films; $5 for each day of Horror-Con

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2000s Halloween Party

Celebrate Halloween like it's the 2000s during this Y2K-themed party.

When: 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24

Where: Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St.

Cost: $15 and up. This event is for ages 18 and up.

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Howl at the Museum

Tucson Museum of Art's Halloween-themed event returns! Enjoy an evening of music, drag performances, food vendors and a cocktail competition.

When: 6-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25

Where: Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.

Cost: $50. This event is for ages 21 and up.

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Haunted Night Market

Bloodless Tattoo and Desert Designed Collective are collaborating on this spooky market featuring more than 20 vendors, flash tattoos, live music, drinks and a costume contest. 

When: 6-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25

Where: Owls Club, 236 S. Scott Ave.

Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping

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Halloween Night Market

Local plant nursery Rozet is celebrating Halloween with a two-day market slated to include vendors, a haunted shade house, trick-or-treat stations, flash tattoos, tarot readings, a bounce house for the kiddos, face painting and food. Costumes are encouraged!

When: 6-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 25-26

Where: Rozet Nursery, 7707 E. 22nd St.

Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food

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Final Friday Movie Club

Celestia Collective is screening "Death Becomes Her." After watching the movie, attendees will have the chance to discuss the film's plot and characters.

When: 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25

Where: Celestia Collective, 657 W. St Marys Road

Cost: Free to attend

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HighWire Halloween

HighWire is going big for Halloween with a full week of festivities in store, including costume contests, special cocktails and "Beetlejuice"-themed karaoke.

When: Oct. 25-31

Where: HighWire Tucson, 30 S. Arizona Ave.

Cost: Bring money for drinks!

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Tabu After Dark

New-ish downtown restaurant Tabu is hosting two nights of spooky cocktails, music and dancing. Don't forget your costume!

When: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 25-26

Where: Tabu, 128 E. Congress St.

Cost: Free to attend, bring money for drinks

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4th Friday Halloween Party

Prince Willie is hosting this Halloween bash at Mr. Head's during Halloweekend. Expect three DJs!

When: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25

Where: Mr. Head's, 513 N. Fourth Ave.

Cost: Free to attend, this event is for ages 21 and up

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Nightmare on Congress Street

It's almost time for one of the biggest parties of the year. This big bash at Hotel Congress features two costume contests, vendors, live music and drink specials. 

When: 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26

Where: Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St.

Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. This event is for ages 21 and up.

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Oro Valley Fall Foodie & Art Festival

This two-day market in Oro Valley, hosted by SAACA, features more than 100 artisans in addition to music, food vendors, a beer garden, crafts for kids and costume contests. 

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 26-27

Where: Oro Valley Marketplace, 12155 N. Oracle Road

Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food

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"The Rocky Horror" Halloween Bash

The Loft Cinema is hosting its annual "Rocky Horror" Halloween bash! While the movie begins at 11:30 p.m., there will be pre-show activities including games, giveaways and a $100 prize for best costume. 

When: 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26

Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway

Cost: $8

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Beer, Bikes & Boos

Take a self-guided bike ride in your Halloween costume as part of Beer, Bikes & Boos in collaboration with Pueblo Vida Brewing Company, Dragoon Brewing Company and Westbound/Transit Cycles. Tickets include a beer at each location. There will be prizes for the best costumes!

When: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26

Where: Various starting points. 

Cost: $15. This event is for ages 21 and up.

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Halloweed

Halloween? No. Tucson Doobie is celebrating Halloweed with a party that includes marijuana, a DJ, vendors, flash tattoos and mocktails.

When: 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26

Where: Generation Cool, 404 N. Fourth Ave.

Cost: $30 and up. This event is for ages 21 and up.

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Ghosts & Boots

The Tucson Rodeo Committee is celebrating Halloween with two kid-friendly movies under the stars. Catch screenings of "Hotel Transylvania" and "Hocus Pocus" alongside free candy and a costume contest.

A Halloween Themed Wine Tasting

Maynards Market is organizing a candy and wine pairing.

When: 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26

Where: Maynards, 400 N. Toole Ave.

Cost: $30. This event is for ages 21 and up.

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The Halloween Hoedown

Country bar The Maverick is hosting its Halloween party on Oct. 26, featuring live music, drink specials and a costume contest with cash prizes.

When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26

Where: The Maverick, 6622 E. Tanque Verde Road

Cost: Free to attend, bring money for drinks

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Halloween Dance Party

Gigi & the Glow will be performing '80s hits at St. Philip's Plaza's Halloween dance party, complete with a costume contest.

When: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26

Where: St. Philip's Plaza, 4340 N. Campbell Ave.

Cost: Free to attend, reserve a table through Union Public House; bring money for food and drinks

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History in the Park: Crime, Death and Hauntings in Historic Tucson

Held at the Fort Lowell Museum, this family-friendly event will include a haunted house, DIY candles themed for Dia de los Muertos and a performance from the 4th Cavalry Regimental Band. The event will also discuss crimes that took place in Arizona history, along with forensics techniques of the 1800s.

When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26

Where: Fort Lowell Museum, 2900 N. Craycroft Road

Cost: $5 for adults, free for kids 13 and under

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Great Pumpkin Celebration

Head to the Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm in Oracle for a screening of "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," in addition to fall crafts and snacks.

When: 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26

Where: Life under the Oaks Lavender Farm, 1221 N. Rancho Robles Road, Oracle

Cost: $19 for ages 13 and up, free for kids 12 and under

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Halloween Bar Crawl

This bar crawl hits seven downtown-area bars for drink specials and an afterparty. Don't forget your Halloween costume!

When: 4 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Oct. 26

Where: HighWire Tucson, 30 S. Arizona Ave.

Cost: $20-$30. This event is for ages 21 and up.

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Hallowine

Take a mini road trip to Sonoita during Halloweekend. AZ Hops and Vines will be hosting karaoke and a costume contest, in addition to wine and candy pairings. But the grand finale: pumpkin chunkin, aka the sport of hurling a pumpkin.

When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26

Where: AZ Hops and Vines, 3450 AZ-82, Sonoita

Cost: Free to attend, bring money for wine pairings

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Halloqween Drag Brunch

Divas Illusion Show will be at Chela's for an afternoon of drag, fashion and brunch favorites. The best costume wins a cash prize!

When: Noon on Sunday, Oct. 27

Where: Chela's Latin Cuisine, 256 E. Congress St.

Cost: $20, includes a drink

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Scarrieoke 

Bumsted's is taking on Halloween with a night of karaoke, drink specials and a costume contest.

When: 4 p.m. to midnight Sunday, Oct. 27

Where: Bumsted's, 1003 N. Stone Ave.

Cost: Free to attend, bring money for drinks

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Howl-oween

It's a Halloween party for dogs! Bring your four-legged friends to St. Philip's Plaza for a pup parade, a costume contest, giveaways and pet adoptions.

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27

Where: St. Philip's Plaza, 4280 N. Campbell Ave.

Cost: Free to attend

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"Frankenweenie" Halloween Screening

The Loft Cinema is screening "Frankenweenie" during Halloweekend. There will be free candy while supplies last!

When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27

Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway

Cost: $8 for adults, $6 for kids ages 12 and under

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Halloween Bike Ride

Dress as your favorite goblin or ghoul and take a bike ride with nonprofit BICAS. The ride will head to Tucson Hop Shop for candy, brews and a costume contest.

When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29

Where: BICAS, 2001 N. Seventh Ave.

Cost: $12

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Beetlejuice x Clue Trivia Night

Snakes & Lattes is collaborating with Broadway In Tucson for a trivia night all about "Beetlejuice" and "Clue." 

When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30

Where: Snakes & Lattes, 988 E. University Blvd.

Cost: $8 and up

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The Terror Trail at Tomb Town Tucson

For two decades, Keith and Jenny Stewart have put together a spooky two-night show, dubbed Tomb Town, in their front yard.

When: 5-10 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, Oct. 30-Nov. 1

Where: 8343 N. Wanda Dr.

Cost: $1 donation, which will go to the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona on Oct. 30-31 and the Tucson Action Team for Dog Advocacy on Nov. 1; young kiddos and the faint at heart should arrive at 5 p.m. when the attraction opens.

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Halloween Puppy Costume Contest

Dress up your dog to compete in this puppy costume contest at Borderlands Brewing Company. Enjoy drink specials while you're there!

When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30

Where: Borderlands Brewing Company, 119 E. Toole Ave.

Cost: Free to attend, bring money for drinks

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Spooky Tucson Sky

This Tucson-themed planetarium show will tell "darker astronomical stories" along with myths and mysterious constellations of our night sky.

When: 4-5 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, Oct. 30-31

Where: Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, 1601 E. University Blvd.

Cost: Show only is $14.95 for adults, $10.95 for kids; to see the exhibits too, tickets are $26.95 for adults, $18.95 for kids

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Totally Hot Halloween

Hotel Congress is hosting two Halloween parties: one over Halloweekend and this one on the holiday. Expect drink specials, costume contests and DJ sets.

When: 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31

Where: Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St.

Cost: $10. This event is for ages 21 and up.

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Spinnin’ Wheels Outdoor Roller Disco

DJ Herm will be rocking beats at this outdoor roller disco and dance party. Expect an all-ages costume contest and a special performance by Zohan's roller dance class.

When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31

Where: MSA Annex, 267 S. Avenida del Convento

Cost: $10. Bring your own skates!

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'90s vs. '00s Halloween Party

Head to this dance party where a DJ will be spinning music from the '90s and 2000s. There will also be themed costume contests, plus throwback video games, drink specials, Halloween candy and funky portraits drawn by local artist Linus Schief. 

When: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31

Where: The Royal Room, 450 N. Sixth Ave.

Cost: Free to attend, bring money for drinks. This event is for ages 21 and up.

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Halloween Night at the Surly Wench

Surly Wench Pub is hosting a party on Halloween featuring dark music and spooky vibes. 

When: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31

Where: Surly Wench Pub, 424 N. Fourth Ave.

Cost: $5. This event is for ages 21 and up.

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Mr. Head's Official Halloween Party

Mr. Head's annual Halloween party will feature music by DJ Jahmar and friends. Dress as your favorite rapper or artist!

When: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31

Where: Mr. Head's, 513 N. Fourth Ave.

Cost: Free to attend, this event is for ages 21 and up

Visit the event page for more information.

Halloween GLOW

Casino Del Sol is hosting a Halloween concert featuring a costume contest and a performance by Gigi & the Glow.

When: 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31

Where: Casino Del Sol, 5655 W. Valencia Road

Cost: Free to attend, this event is for ages 21 and up

Visit the event page for more information.

Boo...ts & Beats

Corbett's is celebrating Halloween with a country twist. Expect a DJ, drink specials and free dance lessons.

When: 8 p.m. to midnight Thursday, Oct. 31

Where: Corbett's, 340 N. Sixth Ave.

Cost: Free to attend, this event is for ages 21 and up after 10 p.m. Bring money for food and drinks!

Visit the event page for more information.

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CMOV@TC has indoor and outdoor exhibits with daily activities and programming for kids and families that mesh with the environmental focus of Tohono Chul, teaching all about the culture, animals and plants of the Sonoran Desert!

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