👻 1. Four Peaks Haunted Brewery Tours
September 20–October 29, 2026
If you're looking for an adults-only Halloween experience, the Four Peaks Haunted Brewery Tours offer a spooky look into the history and reported ghost stories surrounding the brewery's 8th Street location.
The late-night tours explore stories connected to the historic building, including unexplained noises, strange happenings, and reported encounters with apparitions. Tours are for guests 21 and older, and closed-toe shoes are required.
Why add it to your itinerary: It's a different way to experience Tempe after dark and works particularly well as an evening activity during a weekend stay.
Four Peaks Haunted Brewery Tours
🧱 2. Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona
October 1–31, 2026
Traveling with children? Brick-or-Treat: Monster Party at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona runs throughout October.
The seasonal experience includes a Halloween-themed 4D movie, a take-home Brick-or-Treat build, a pumpkin-building area, a spider scavenger hunt, and the Potion Kitchen.
It's a good option for families who want Halloween activities without the intensity of a traditional haunted house.
😱 3. Fear Farm Haunted Fairground
September 19–November 14, 2026 — select dates
For travelers who enjoy serious Halloween scares, Fear Farm returns to Tempe for another spooky season.
The attraction features several haunted experiences, including Jason Un1v3rse: Survive The Night, Beyond the Veil, Mr. Tasty's Funhouse, and The Siren's Wake, with additional experiences available for guests looking for an even more intense night. The attraction may be too intense for children 12 and under.
This is one of the better options for adult groups and thrill-seekers visiting Tempe during October.
🎃 4. Sweet Street Spooktacular at Tempe Marketplace
October 21, 2026 | 5–8 p.m.
For something more relaxed and family-friendly, head to Tempe Marketplace for Sweet Street Spooktacular.
Guests can dress up, visit participating shops for treats, enjoy music, take part in costume activities, and participate in seasonal games and entertainment. Día de los Muertos activities are also planned throughout the center.
It's an easy activity to pair with dinner or an evening of shopping.
🎬 5. Boo Bash Family Festival at Kiwanis Park
October 23, 2026
Families can celebrate Halloween at Tempe's Boo Bash Family Fall Festival at Kiwanis Park.
The 2026 event includes train rides, face painting, a dance party, costume contest, parade, concessions, carnival games, and a special screening of Toy Story 5. The costume contest is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., followed by the movie at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Bring a blanket and make an evening of it at the park.
Tempe Movies in the Park & Boo Bash details
🧙 6. The Witches Regatta at Tempe Town Lake
October 24, 2026
One of Tempe's most unusual Halloween traditions is the Witches Regatta at Tempe Town Lake.
Instead of flying through the sky, participants dress as witches and warlocks and take to the water on paddleboards, kayaks, and other watercraft. The event begins at Tempe Town Lake Marina and gives visitors a fun opportunity to see Halloween celebrated in a distinctly Tempe way.
Even if you're not participating, it can be an entertaining addition to a morning around Tempe Town Lake.
Witches Regatta — Tempe Tourism
🌵 7. Strange Garden at Desert Botanical Garden
October 22–31, 2026
For a Halloween experience that combines the desert landscape with seasonal entertainment, head to the Desert Botanical Garden in nearby Phoenix for Strange Garden.
The garden transforms after dark with family activities, trick-or-treating, performances, unusual characters, desert creatures, and a pumpkin patch. The 2026 event runs October 22–31 from 6–9 p.m.
It's an especially interesting choice for visitors who want to experience Arizona's desert environment in a completely different atmosphere.
🦁 8. Zombie Zoo at Tempe Diablo Stadium
September 30–November 1, 2026
For a Halloween activity that doesn't rely on traditional haunted-house scares, check out World of Illumination: Zombie Zoo at Tempe Diablo Stadium.
The drive-through experience features illuminated animals, Halloween displays, a jack-o'-lantern tunnel, a graveyard scene, and synchronized music. It's designed as a family-friendly, non-scary Halloween experience.
This could be a particularly convenient option for families who want to enjoy Halloween from the comfort of their vehicle.
🎶 9. Catch a Halloween Concert or Live Show
Halloween season isn't only about haunted houses.
Tempe has a strong live entertainment scene, with venues such as the Marquee Theatre and Yucca Tap Room hosting performances throughout October. The Marquee Theatre's October schedule includes a Halloween party on October 31, while Yucca Tap Room has a Punk Rock Halloween Bash scheduled for October 23.
For visitors who prefer music and nightlife to traditional Halloween attractions, Tempe offers plenty of alternatives.
🎭 10. Add a Spooky Show to Your October Itinerary
If you prefer theater over haunted attractions, ASU Gammage also has seasonal entertainment during early October.
The touring production of The Phantom of the Opera runs through October 4, followed by other performances including The Rocky Horror Picture Show on October 9.
A theater evening can be a great option when you want something festive without spending the night at a haunted attraction.
🌙 Things to Do in Tempe Between Halloween Events
You don't have to spend your entire trip at Halloween attractions. Tempe offers plenty of ways to fill the daytime before your evening plans.
🚶 Explore Tempe Town Lake
Take a walk along the waterfront, enjoy the scenery, or simply relax before heading to an evening event.
☕ Spend Time Around Downtown Tempe
Mill Avenue offers restaurants, cafés, shops, nightlife, and entertainment, making it easy to build a full afternoon or evening around your Halloween plans.
🍽️ Grab Dinner Before the Scares
Tempe has a wide range of restaurants and casual dining options, so consider making dinner part of your Halloween itinerary rather than treating it as an afterthought.
🌅 Enjoy an Arizona Sunset
Arizona's desert sunsets are an experience in themselves. Plan some time outdoors before your Halloween event, then head out once the evening activities begin.
🏡 Make JĪ:HAN Your Halloween Home Base
A Halloween trip doesn't have to mean spending every night in a hotel.
With JĪ:HAN, guests can use their Arizona stay as a comfortable home base while exploring Tempe and the surrounding Phoenix metro area.
Spend the afternoon around Tempe Town Lake, head out for a Halloween event in the evening, and return to your accommodation afterward to relax.
And because Phoenix and Scottsdale are also part of the greater Valley experience, guests can combine Halloween activities in Tempe with dining, shopping, desert adventures, and other fall events throughout the area.