Adults

Midnight Mayhem: Ghouls Night Out at Hotel Valley Ho

On Halloween night, dance to the songs of DJ Mad Hatter and Whiplash, a duo female DJ team who have traveled around the world, while enjoying drink specials from Grey Goose and Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label. Costume contest winners will receive prizes including four 90-minute spa treatments; three two-night stays with breakfast and a grand prize of $1,000 cash. Early bird tickets are $30; general admission is $50 and $75 at the door. VIP packages are available. The optional Halloween Package includes a signature guest room, two Halloween party tickets, two welcome drinks and a surprise amenity and starts at $319. Visit www.ValleyHoHalloween.com for more info.

A Classic Tale of Horror: The ‘Nightmare of Princess Drive’

Celebrate a spooky night with Frankenstein, Dracula, Jack the Ripper and Wolfsbane at the Scottsdale Princess on Oct. 31 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Guests will be welcomed to the haunted house by walking dead waiters serving your favorite Halloween- character themed drinks ($13). While enjoying the “creepily elegant” patio, DJ Pulse will liven the scene with dance music. Costume contest prizes include resort vacations, dinners at Bourbon Steak and La Hacienda and gift certificates to Well & Being Spa. Admission is free; parking is $10 for self-parking and $12 for valet. For more information, visit www.scottsdaleprincess.com.

Haunted Hotel Ball-Masquerage Pool Party and Dia de los Muertos

From Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, come out to the Saguaro for a party each night. The bash starts with an opening night and finishes with a Masquerage pool party and Dia de los Muertos celebration on Nov. 1. Visit http://www.kicktickets.com/scottsdale/91883/2014/10/31/hhb-opening-party-the-saguaro for tickets. 

Wicked Ball at Talking Stick Resort

Put on your scariest, goulish garb in hopes of winning the $7,000 costume contest grand prize at the hottest Halloween party in Scottsdale. Dance the night away to DJ duo Manufactured Superstars, enjoy drink specials and listen to 101.5 DJ Lady La emcee the party. Advanced general admission tickets are $50 and VIP tickets at $90. The 21-and-up event features three Halloween-themed rooms and starts at 9 p.m. on Oct. 31. For more info, visit www.talkingstickresort.com.

Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare Haunted House

Prepare for a scare at the ultimate haunted house experience at WestWorld of Scottsdale through Nov. 1. Additional features include a museum featuring memorabilia from Rob Zombie’s musical career. The three-part experience is based on Zombie’s horror films: “The Lords Of Salem In Total Black Out,” “Captain Spaulding’s Clown School In 3D” and “The Devil’s Rejects.” Tickets start at $25 and are available online: www.GreatAmericanNightmare.com.

Kids

Halloween Family Fun at Scottsdale Towne Square

Get ready for a day of free family fright on Oct. 24 at Scottsdale Towne Square, where the kids can dress up and trick-or-treat at the shops, enjoy kid-friendly music and balloon artists. Princess Belle and The Cat in the Hat will make a special appearance at Toys & Playtime Oasis and Spiderman can be seen using his “spidey” senses at AZ Air time. The event goes from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Visit www.azairtime.com for more info.

Halloween Party at AZ Air Time

Bring the kids to AZ Air Time Trampoline Park in their best costumes to celebrate Halloween from 4 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 25. They can trick-or-treat, play dodge ball and bounce around on trampolines. Admission will be $8 per child for every hour of jumping. Save $2 off admission per person if you bring one or more cans of food. Visit www.azairtime.com for more info.

Spooktacular Kids’ Night Out & Sleepover at Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics Center

On Oct. 25 from 6 to 10 p.m.,kids ages three-13 are invited to dress up, tumble, eat, play and dance the night away at a Halloween-themed Kids’ Night Out. After bouncing around on the trampolines, the kids will watch a movie and kids ages five-13 have the option to sleepover. Cost is $25 per child with a $5 off sibling discountPick-up is at 8:30 a.m. and breakfast will be served. Cost for the Kids’ Night Out & sleepover is $45 per child; $40 for additional siblings. Advanced registration is required. There is a $5 fee for same-day registration. Visit www.arizonasunrays.com for more info.

Halloween Spooktacular

Spend All Hallow’s Eve (Oct. 31) crafting, playing games, eating, dressing up, taking photos and walking through a haunted house. The festivities will take place at the Downtown Chandler Library Courtyardfrom5:30-8:30 p.m. Admission is free, but there is a charge for activities. For more info, visit chandleraz.gov/special-events.

Butterfly Wonderland & The Odysea Mirror Maze

Be frightfully delighted by a duo of spooky events. From Oct. 27 through Nov. 2 enjoy the company of up to 3,000 fluttery friends in Butterfly Wonderland’s Rainforest Conservatory and then visit the Mirror Maze, where you’ll feel like you’re in a Central American tropical rainforest. And that’s not all-munch on Halloween treats, music and a candy-covered wall.  For more info, visit www.butterflywonderland.com.