It's finally here! Halloween and all the creepy events happening in Tucson.
🎉Everyone🎉
Night of Fright at Pima Air and Space
This is "non-scary" Halloween carnival fun for the whole family. Wear your costumes and enjoy candy and family crafts. Enjoy goulish activities like trick-or-treating, pony rides, temporary tattoos, eyeball mini putt-putt, mummy bowling, Halloween twister and more.
Where: Pima Air & Space Museum, 6000 E. Valencia Rd.
When: Friday, Oct. 26, 5-9 p.m.
Cost: Ages 12 and under are free and 13 and older are $10
For more information click here.
Trunk or Treat at Tucson Speedway
Racers, track crews and other businesses will be handing out candy for kids of all ages.
Where: Tucson Speedway, 11955 S. Harrison Rd.
When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more information click here.
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Boo at the Zoo
Come visit the zoo for some spooktacular fun. You'll get a chance to meet your favorite pirates, superheroes, princesses and wizards inspired by great books and movies. Your kiddos will also get a chance to play old fashioned games and activities and listen to music.
Where: Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Ct.
When: Friday-Sunday, Oct. 26-28, 6-8 p.m.
Cost: $8-10, children under 2 are free
For more information click here.
Nightfall at Old Tucson
The old town of Nightfall returns again to scare and entertain during the month of October. Enjoy haunted houses; live-action performances; and family friendly attractions for the young and the faint of heart.
When: Open the month of October, Friday-Saturday 6 p.m.-midnight; Thursday, Sunday and Halloween, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Nightfall at Old Tucson, 201 S. Kinney Road
Cost: $29.50 general admission, $22 kids 9-11, ages 8-and-under get in free. There are also a number ways you can score discounted tickets, check out Nightfall's website for details.
Mega Challah Bake at the Jewish Community Center
Learn to make challah bread at the JCC with 300 other women. Get flour and dough up to your elbows and learn how to make this traditional braided egg bread. Bring your mother, daughter (ages 9 and up), sister, girlfriend, or hiking partner! No prior experience necessary.
Where: Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road
When: Thursday, Oct. 25, 7-9 p.m.
Cost: $36
For more information click here.
Gelato Festival
Local gelato makers and pastry chefs are competing to see who has the best gelato in town. Taste all the competing flavors and vote on your favorite.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Oct. 27, noon to 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 28, noon to 7 p.m.
Where: La Encantada, 2905 E. Skyline Dr.
Cost: Tickets start at $25 for adults, $20 for children under 12. Find more pricing options here.
University of Arizona Homecoming
Bear Down and celebrate your wildcat pride with other UA alums during the 2018 homecoming weekend. Activities include the lighting of "A" Mountain, a 5K fun run, a parade, tailgating party and a football game.
When: Sunday-Saturday, Oct. 21-27
Where: University of Arizona Campus
For more information click here.
The River Center Fine Art Festival
If you need a break from the Halloween scene, go visit the art festival and shop original art work by local artists.
Where: 5655 E. River Road
When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more information click here.
The Tucson Flea at Owl's Club
Take advantage of this shopping event and find some cheap finds.
Where: Owl’s Club, 236 S. Scott Ave.
When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Event is free to attend
For more information click here.
Treasure House Estate Sale at Foothills Mall
Retro and vintage treasures will be for sale as a Tucson Museum of Art fundraiser. Shop tons of antiques, fine art, housewares, furniture, fine china, crystal, jewelry and collectibles.
Where: Foothills Mall, 7401 N. La Cholla Blvd.
When: Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 27-28, 10 a.m.
Cost: Event is free to attend.
For more information click here.
Yoga Festival
It's time to get really flexible and enjoy free outdoor yoga all day. There will be 20 classes to choose from, including yoga for kids. Make sure to stop by the vendors booths, food trucks and raffles between yoga classes.
Where: Reid Park, Ramada 18, 900 S. Randolph Way
When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more information click here.
Halloween Be-Kind Bash at Trail Dust Town
Get batty for Halloween at the Trail Dust Town. Have fun trick-or-treating, games, kindness activities, magic show, costume contests at 5 p.m. A portion of wristband proceeds benefit Ben's Bells Project.
Where: Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road
When: Sunday, Oct. 28, 4-7 p.m.
Cost: $12 wristband
For more information click here.
🎈Kids🎈
Fourth Avenue Spooky Kids Halloween & Wag-O-Ween
Come join the spooky fun and go trick-or-treating and attend the costume contests. This year Wag-O-Ween is being added to the event for our four-legged kids, which is being sponsored by Rosie's Barket! The dog's costume contest starts at 4 p.m. and the children’s costume contest will start at 6 p.m.
Where: Historic Fourth Ave.
When: Sunday, Oct. 28, 4-8 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more information click here.
Northwest YMCA Trunk or Treat
Join the Northwest YMCA for its 16th trunk-or-treat. Inflatables, live entertainment, incredible costumes and lots of treats!
Where: Northwest YMCA, 7770 N. Shannon Rd.
When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 5-8 p.m.
Cost: $1 per person; bring money for food trucks
For more information click here.
Sesame Street Live at Fox Theatre
Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street? Go to the Fox Theatre on Friday.
Where: Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St.
When: Friday, Oct. 26, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Cost: $17-$57
For more information click here.
Mymoween Haunted House and Treat Trek
Walk through our friendly Haunted House and vote for your favorite pumpkin. Kiddos can go trick or treating while parents shop at My Gym Children's Fitness Center, Sweet Repeats, Trader Joe’s, Club Pilates and more.
Where: My Gym Children's Fitness Center, 7942 N. Oracle Road
When: Friday, Oct. 26, 5-6:30 p.m.
Cost: Based on donation
For more information click here.
3rd Annual Trunk Or Treat at Rudy Garcia Park
Get ready for some food, drinks and fun activities at the park. There will be pizza, candy and toy prizes. This is a free event for kids, but food for adults will be available for purchase.
Where: Rudy Garcia Park, 2 E. Irvington Road
When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 5-9 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more information click here.
Town of Oro Valley Halloween Spooktacular
Oro Valley is spooking it up with hay rides, themed activities, food trucks, costumes, and a live DJ. The trick-or-treat candy cart lane is free, but food and beverage will be available for purchase.
Where: Oro Valley Community Center, 10555 N. La Cañada
When: Friday, Oct. 26, 5-8 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more information click here.
Hotel Transylvania Heart and Soul Kids Activity Center
Bleh, bleh-bleh!
Get kooky with Drac and the gang and play wacky games, a Halloween craft, open gym, and a costume contest.
Where: Heart and Soul Kids Activity Center, 8363 N. Oracle Road
When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 5-9 p.m.
Cost: $35 first child and $20 for siblings. Ages 3-12 (Must be potty trained)
For more information click here.
Vamparina Halloveen Party
Come in costume for Disney Halloween family fun day. There won't be any trick or treating, but there will be face painting, crafts, live Disney characters and more fun activities. All attendees at the Disney Store Play Date will have a chance to win a $50 Shopping Spree from the Disney store at Tucson Premium Outlets.
Where: Tucson Premium Outlets, 6401 W. Marana Center Blvd.
When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: Event is free to attend
For more information click here.
Halloween Parent's Night Out at Centre Stage Dance Studio
Halloween is around the corner and it might be time for a break before a long evening of trick or treating. Swing by and treat yourself and your kiddos for a night of dancing, treats, crafts and letting your hair down.
Where: Centre Stage Dance Studio, 10370 N La Canada Drive, Suite 170
When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 6-9 p.m.
Cost: $10-$20
For more information click here.
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Burlap wreath-making workshop with Craft Revolt
Make something festive for your front door to greet friends and relatives this season.
Where: Beads of Courage, 3230 N. Dodge Blvd., Studio J
When: Friday, Oct. 26, 6-8 p.m.
Cost: $35
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Nightmare on Congress Street
Get batty downtown and enjoy three stages, four bands, DJs, best costume contests and $3,000 cash and prizes.
Where: Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St.
When: Friday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Cost: $10-$30
For more information click here.
Cosmic Night Jack Skellington with Creative Tribe
Paint a colorful version of Jack as he strolls over his spooky hill. Drinks are available for purchase with tiered pricing.
Where: Creative Juice, 6530 E. Tanque Verde Road, Ste 160
When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Cost: $29 per painter
For more information click here.
Flam Chen
Hooligan's Horror Halloween Ball
Get dressed in your best for a night of creepy crawlies at the masquerade ball at the MSA Annex. This event also features fire dancing, ravenous aerial arachnids and the blood thirsty rabid DJ vampyrat.
Where: MSA Annex, 267 S. Avenida del Convento
When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Cost: $20 at the door $15 in costume.
For more information click here.
🎥Movies🎥
30th Anniversary Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice!
It's showtime for our favorite bug eating friend at The Loft. No Halloween is complete without this classic movie, so grab a friend and have some kooky spooky fun.
Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
When: Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26-27, 10 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 28, 2-3:40 p.m.
Cost: $5-$6
For more information click here.
Halloweentown Double Feature
Watch a kid friendly movie about a kooky little town where Halloween is every day.
Where: Casa Video and Casa Film Bar, 2905 E. Speedway Blvd.
When: Thursday, Oct. 25, 7-10 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more information click here.
Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow
Nervous yet inquisitive Ichabod Crane goes to a creepy town called Sleepy Hollow to solve a supernatural mystery. Be careful not lose your head!
Where: Casa Video and Casa Film Bar, 2905 E. Speedway Blvd.
When: Friday, Oct. 26, 7-9 p.m.
Cost: Free, film is rated R.
For more information click here.
Hocus Pocus Halloween Party
I smell children! Hang out with the Sanderson sisters at a special 25th anniversary screening of Hocus Pocus. Remember to dress up in your costume to compete against other ghouls for a spooktacular prize. Free goodie bags will be handed out with fun props to use throughout the movie.
Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Cost: $10-$12
For more information click here.
Stephen King: It
We all float down here! See a 1990 Tim Curry classic and get scared stiff.
Where: Casa Video and Casa Film Bar, 2905 E. Speedway Blvd.
When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 7-10 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more information click here.
The Halloween and Poltergeist Double Feature Terror-thon
If you don't feel like fighting the crowds on Halloween, then make it easy and go see some classic scary movies at The Loft for some chills and thrills. Free Halloween candy for everyone in costume, while supplies last.
Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 31, 7-10:45 p.m.
Cost: $10-12
For more information click here.
Shopping
Target - Oct. 21-27
Bumble or Moanak Kids' costumes $15-$30, Radio Flyer 3-in-1 fold wagon with canopy $80, women's or men's character union suits $20, women's C9 Champion authentic fleece pullover crew $18, C9 Champion elevated tech fleece full-zip jacket $30, Pillowfort hooded bath towel $12.99 and cozy throws $14.99.
Party City - Oct. 21-27
Adult costumes are 25% off, make up kits $7.99, pun costume kits $7.99 and all animatronics and inflatables are 25% off.
Walmart - Oct. 14-Nov. 1
Deluxe character costume $24.97, infant/toddler costume $15.97, Halloween family makeup kit $6.98, Halloween individual makeup kit $1.98, candy bowl $2.50, 6-Pc. tombstone set $14.97, Halloween inflatable $14.97 each, Mainstays sherpa throw $8.88 and Better Homes and Gardens 17-Oz. candle $5.97.
Big Lots - Aug. 1-Oct. 31
5' LED posable skeleton $50, 36" LED flamingo skeleton $25, 10" LED animated skeleton spider $12, 80" LED skeleton dragon $149.00 and 7' LED inflatable T-Rex $60.
