Halloween Events
October means great weather throughout Arizona, but is also means fun Halloween-themed events at the parks! From haunted houses to tours and trick-or-treating at the campground, you can find a way to get your Halloween fill while also enjoying the amazing Arizona outdoors. Check out these upcoming activities, then plan your adventure.
Havasu Halloween Haunt Festival
at Lake Havasu State Park
Friday and Saturday, October 9-10
This two-day, family-friendly Halloween and music festival features live entertainment, costumes, vendors, activities, food, and spooky fun! Bring the entire family to Lake Havasu for two unforgettable days of Halloween fun, live entertainment and community celebration at Lake Havasu State Park – Windsor 4.
Whether you come for the family activities, Halloween atmosphere, live music, vendors or evening excitement, there is something for everyone to enjoy. See details and purchase tickets here.
Bat Fest
at Kartchner Caverns State Park
Saturday, October 24 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join park rangers, partners and vendors in the Discovery Center for this celebration of our flying friends! Learn about the importance of bats, the role they play in the natural world, and the work being done to support them here in Arizona.
Enjoy arts and crafts, live bat ambassadors, children's activities, book readings, costume contests, and educational presentations from local bat experts.
Flashfright Tours
at Jerome State Historic Park
Saturday, October 24, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Join Jerome State Historic Park for a "flashfright" tour through the haunted halls of history in Douglas Mansion! You'll tour in the dark and discover a new side of the mansion that James S. Douglas built on the hill just above his Little Daisy Mine in 1916. Tour admission fee of $10 across the board. Last entry at 8:30 p.m.
Tickets only $5 per person. Advanced purchase required. Purchase tickets here.
Halloween Fun at Patagonia Lake
at Patagonia Lake State Park
Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Dusk
Join us for Halloween fun at Patagonia Lake State Park! There will be a haunted house, spooky tables for the kids to collect candy, and a campground walk with spooky campers handing out more treats!
Riordan Mansion Halloween Tours
at Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
October 28, 29, and 30, at 7, 8, and 9 p.m. Nightly
The historic Riordan Mansion makes a great backdrop for spinning yarns appropriate to the Halloween season. This very popular guided tour for adults is a storytelling session involving tales of the fantastic and the factual. Sorry, NO children under twelve. Dress for the weather, a portion of the tour will be outside. Space is limited, advanced ticket purchase is required. Cost is $22 per person. If you cannot stand for an hour or are unable to do stairs contact the park at 928-779-4395 to arrange for accommodations. Tickets can be purchased here on or after October 1st or call 928-779-4395 for additional information and same-day availability.
A Haunting at the Fort
at Fort Verde State Historic Park
Saturday, October 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Let’s get spooky! This ghostly lantern lit walk will give you a chance to get a glimpse of the fort after hours, hear some ghost stories, and visit with those who still call the fort home…even after 150 years. There's no additional cost for this event; regular admission applies.
Family Campout
at Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park
Saturday through Sunday, October 31-November 1, 2026
Learn how to camp and other outdoor skills with a side of Halloween Fun at Tombstone Courthouse! Experience an exclusive spooky candlelight tour of the Tombstone Courthouse with Park Manager Curtis, dress up in your Halloween costume for Discover Tombstone's Trunk or Treat event, and learn about Territorial history—from lawmen to shootout lore during this special campout!
Registration is required at $90 for a family of 4 (plus $5 per additional family member) and camping gear is provided. Learn more and sign up here.
