Halloween 2021 in Tempe, AZ: Top Family-Friendly Events and Spooky Adventures
Halloween is fast approaching! If you're in Tempe, AZ, and seeking unforgettable celebrations, explore these standout 2021 events. From kid-friendly activities to adult-oriented thrills, there's spooky fun for everyone in the family.
Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Arizona – October 22-31, 2021
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Arizona | Inside Arizona Mills
Join the LEGO-tastic Halloween festivities from October 22 to 31 at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona. Families can build LEGO pumpkins in the patch, contribute to a 5-foot-tall Dracula sculpture, and take home a custom LEGO ghost (while supplies last). All activities are included with admission, creating lasting memories.
- Help build a 5-foot-tall LEGO® Dracula
- Collect LEGO pieces to assemble your take-home ghost
- Craft a LEGO® pumpkin for the patch display
- Meet Halloween mascot Skelly
- Embark on a Miniland pumpkin scavenger hunt
- Share creations with #BrickorTreat
Strange Garden – October 22-23, 2021
Desert Botanical Garden | Included with admission or membership
Experience the eerie Strange Garden with bizarre sights, playful tricks, and curious creatures. Kids 12 and under can dress in costumes, dance at the outdoor Monster Bash on Ullman Terrace, and select a pumpkin to take home.
Creepy Candy Crawl – Saturday, October 23, 2021
Tempe Marketplace | 6-8 p.m.
The Boo Crew invites goblins and ghouls to The District at Tempe Marketplace for trick-or-treating, music, and a costume contest at 6:45 p.m. on The District Stage. This free event promises big prizes and seasonal spookiness.
Halloween Stroll – Sunday, October 24, 2021
Downtown Tempe | 2-5 p.m.
Gather at 6th Street Park for family trick-or-treating with merchants, Halloween games, crafts, and a costume contest presented by Air1 Radio. Not-too-spooky fun awaits all ages.
Tempe Zombie Crawl – Saturday, October 30, 2021
Downtown Tempe | 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Dress as a zombie and dive into 8+ Halloween parties. Get a survival kit with maps, drink specials, and vouchers at check-in. Wristbands grant free entry to after-parties. Tickets: $15-$35.
Howl-O-Ween at Pedal Haus Brewery – Sunday, October 31, 2021
Bring costumed pups to Pedal Haus Brewery's dog costume contest. Owners get $1 Day Drinker Light Lager. The cutest dog wins a $100 gift card. Proceeds from select drinks support Valley Dog Rescue and One Love Pitbull Foundation.
Tempe 150: Tales from the Double Butte Cemetery – Sunday, October 31, 2021
Double Butte Cemetery | 2505 W. Broadway Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282 | 2-4 p.m.
Hosted by Tempe Historic Preservation Foundation, this guided tour visits 8 graves with intriguing stories, followed by self-guided exploration.
A Halloween Town Celebration at Alibi Tempe – Friday, October 29 – Sunday, October 31
Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown | 108 E. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281
Party all weekend at this rooftop bar and pool with costumes encouraged, themed food/drink specials, and live DJs. Book cabanas on Eventbrite; check their website or Instagram for updates.
