Halloween is an exciting time of year. It means that autumn is in full swing, the temperatures are cooler, and the holidays are near. It is also a time to have fun with family and friends, and perhaps pretend to be someone else for a change. With Halloween comes a variety of fun activities, from hayrides to pumpkin carving contest to corn mazes; there is lots do on Halloween in the metro Phoenix area.
Macdonald’s Ranch Pumpkin Patch
This is an annual Scottsdale tradition, enjoyed by local and visiting families every year! At the Ranch, there tons of activities for the kids and adults alike. Make your way to the Pumpkin Patch on a horse drawn wagon or ride the train. Delight your children as they run through the pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect Arizona grown pumpkin to carve or make pumpkin pie. Exercise their minds as they find their way through a maze made of hay. Listen to them squeal with joy as they interact with the friendly animals at the petting zoo. With an incredible array of activities, your kids and inner child can play games, get your face painted, pan for gold, ride a pony and pedal carts! When you are hungry, get some of our delicious food served at the Ranch. There is fun for the whole family.
Howly Growl Owly
This is a one of a kind adventure in conjunction with City of William’s Alpine Festival. Visitors can take a bus ride to drive through the natural habitat of bears, wolves and other scary animals. You can even watch the bears interact from behind glass of their bear cave. Children will be able to make haunted crafts to take home with them.
Enchanted Pumpkin Garden
From the World Renowned # 1 Pumpkin Carver and Sculptor, Ray Villafane, there will be over 30 carved pumpkins on display in this four-acre garden. Be stunned and amazed at the transformational effects of this gifted artist. With ooohhhs and ahhhhhs, you will enjoy the themed variety of carved pumpkins that are glowing with brilliance and individuality. You definitely don’t want to miss this seasonal display!!
A Ghoulish Night at The Disco
At this event, there is plenty of dancing and boogying to a variety of tunes, and best of all, a costume contest where the winner takes home over $3,000 dollars. With different categories to compete in, you are sure to be a contender in the best “look-a-like” or “funniest” costume contests. You also have the opportunity to take home $500, by playing the slot machines. This is a night of fun to let your creativity shine.
Sea Life Arizona
What is better than seeing scary and unique creatures in water? You and your family can see and touch live sea creatures! Learn all about the creatures mother nature created, feed them, and enjoy the view from the 360-degree sea tunnel. This is a spectacular water extravaganza not to be missed.
