Get freaky this Halloween weekend with three days of heart-stopping events that are to die for.
Saturday
Nightmare on Princess Drive, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Confront your fears from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess’ 4th Annual “Nightmare on Princess Drive,” at the Stone Rose Lounge. Sip on tantalizing potions like “Pumpkin Patch,” “Whiskey Smash” and “Spooky Sparkling Cider Punch” while you dance the night away to a popular DJ mixing the best lounge and dance music and a ghostly pianist plays the grand piano. A costume contest at the bewitching hour of midnight brings a coffin full of prizes. Admission is complimentary. Guys and ghouls can also R.I.P. in comfort with a reserved table with bottle service (480.419.3190). Event parking is $5 for self-parking and $10 for valet. 480.585.4848, www.scottsdaleprincess.com
Voodoo Night, W Scottsdale Hotel
The W Scottsdale Hotel presents an evening full of black magic and electrifying beats by resident DJ Soloman for this voodoo inspired Halloween event. $25. 602.405.0099, www.wscottsdalehotel.com
4th Annual Haunted Hoedown, Cadillac Ranch
Grab your scariest, sexiest costume and head down to Cadillac Ranch at Tempe Marketplace for the 4th annual Haunted Hoedown from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. It’s Arizona's hottest face-off for titles in the costume contest. In addition to all of these great prizes, guests can enjoy spooky drink specials while listening to DJ Paul. www.cadillacranchtempe.com
Haunted House, Myst Nightclub
Channel you inner zombie and enjoy Halloween-themed house music spun by DJs and participate in costume contests beginning at 8 p.m. at Myst Nightclub in Scottsdale. $10-$12. 480.970.5000, www.mystaz.com
Sunday
Raven's 5th Annual Masquerade Ball
Party planner Raven J. Valdes will host her 5th Annual Masquerade Ball at the Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale. Guests are encouraged to don masks with their costumes, so get in the spirit and make one yourself. R&B and soul artist Jasmine Hormez will perform, and DJ Mad Hadder will get the dance floor moving with his blend of old school funk and Top 40 tunes. Cash and prizes will be given to the best costumes. Ball begins at 8 p.m. tickets are $20 pre-sale and $25 at the door. www.talkingstickresort.com
3rd Annual Haunted Hotel Ball, Hotel Valley Ho
The 3rd Annual Haunted Hotel Ball will be to die for. Dance the night away to Valley DJs Slippe and Breez, who will play a mix of Top 40, hip-hop, rock and electro. Photographers will go around the party searching for the best costumes of the night, and post them up on the website where anyone can vote for their favorites from Scottsdale and Chicago. Winners will split a pot of $1,000 in cash and prizes. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $20 admission. 312.226.6990, www.hauntedhotelball.com, www.hotelvalleyho.com
Monday
Freaky Fondue Feast, The Melting Pot and Fascinations
Nothing gets juicier or gooier on Halloween night than a fondue feast at The Melting Pot. Customers can purchase their tickets to the 3-course Halloween fondue event at three valley Fascinations locations: Greenway (5930 W. Greenway Rd.), Elliot (838 W. Elliot) and Shea (7337 E. Shea Blvd.) for $35, which also includes a goody bag with discount to fascinations and a donation to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Arizona. Guests are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes for a funky fondue dinner at any of the three Melting Pot locations round the Valley. www.funlove.com, www.meltingpot.com
Craftsman Court Massacre, Dos Gringos
Screams and howls fill Old Town Scottsdale as partygoers go through haunted houses on Halloween night, beginning at 9 p.m. Dos Gringos Restaurant features $3 Southern Comfort and Bud Light drink specials. Savor the flavor with costume contests as DJ Switch and DJ Design dish out the beats and treats. 480.423.3800
Trick or Drink Halloween Wine Tasting, CRU Fine Wines
Celebrate the holiday with a wine tasting at CRU Fine Wines on Halloween night from 6-7:30 p.m. $12. 480.222.4098
Halloween Dinner, Rhythm & Wine
Dress like your favorite rock star at Rhythm & Wine’s first-ever wine dinner on Halloween night. Take pleasure in a pre-fixe four-course meal with wine pairings. $65 per person. Your fate awaits at 6:30 p.m. 480.478.6999, www.rhythmandwine.com
Haunted Hotel Halloween Ball, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
If you survived the nightmare on Princess Drive, then prepare yourself on Halloween night for anther Haunted Hotel Halloween Ball at the Stone Rose Lounge. This time, bring a twist on classic Halloween shockers with an "Old Hollywood Glamour" theme. Mr. P-Body emcees the evening of dancing while fortune-tellers and tarot card readers entertain partygoers throughout the evening. 480.585.4848, www.scottsdaleprincess.com
Super Heroes and Villains, Red Bar at Mondrian Scottsdale Hotel
From 8 p.m.-2 a.m, dress up as a superhero or villain to enjoy music by Valley favorites at the Red Bar in Mondrian Scottsdale Hotel. The patio transforms into a comic and graphic-novel scene fit for your favorite Marvel, DC or other comic costume. 480.444.0549
Scary Sexy Monster’s Ball, SIX Lounge
Beginning at 8 p.m, indulge in the unknown at this upscale lounge's party with free shots of "Scary Stew" until 11 p.m. Vitamin Water and Vitamin Energy drinks sponsor the night with gift bags for the first 100 ladies. DJ Masta Monk will spin. The scariest, sexiest and most creative costumes win $500 each. SIX Lounge. 480.663.6620
Ghost Ball, Axis/Radius
Block out the night with a party at Axis/Radius on Halloween night beginning at 10 p.m. Prizes for the sexiest and best-dressed people. Local musicians perform. $20. 480.970.1112, www.axis-radius.com
Vampires and Vixens Halloween Weekend, Barcelona Scottsdale
Join thedirty.com Halloween weekend for prizes, a costume contest, a VIP reception and drink specials on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. Come Halloween night to see Nik Richie, reality blogger for the Web site. Reservations required for the VIP reception. Barcelona Scottsdale, $20, free for ladies in costume. 480.603.0370
