Halloween Events
Haunted House
at Lyman Lake State Park
Every Saturday in October from 6 - 8 p.m.
Dare to be scared? We’ll be having our Haunted House at the Lake House. Join us for a good fright!
Flashfright Tours
at Jerome State Historic Park
Saturday, October 18, 2025 6:30 - 9 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.
Riordan Mansion Halloween Tours
at Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
October 24, 25, 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 go on sale October 1st and can be purchased at https://azstateparks.com/
Halloween Fun at Patagonia Lake
at Patagonia Lake State Park
Saturday, October 25, 2025 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!
A Haunting at the Fort
at Fort Verde State Historic Park
Saturday, October 25 from 6 p.m. - 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.
Día de los Muertos Celebration
at Colorado River State Historic Park
Saturday, October 25 from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
The 5th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration returns to the Colorado River State Historic Park! Presented by the Chicano Art Collective & Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area. Immerse yourself in a night of tradition, art, and community featuring: Live Entertainment, Cultural Food & Retail Vendors, Catrina & Catrín Contest, Community Altar Contest, Art Walk, and so much more! Don’t miss one of Yuma’s most vibrant cultural celebrations. Join us as we honor tradition, life, and community together.
Get tickets: https://ow.ly/54bj50WYoT1
Register for contests: https://ow.ly/OCwK50WYoT0
Halloween in Prison: Cell Block Lock-In
at Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park
Friday, October 31 from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Mischievous prisoners have tampered with gate locks at the Yuma Territorial Prison. To get out, you must solve riddles, decode clues, and complete challenges throughout the Prison Cell Block. Costumes encouraged. Happy Halloween…in Prison! Limited tickets are available. Purchase tickets in advance to guarantee your time in prison.
Ticket link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/cell-block-lock-in-halloween-in-prison
