​Other Fall Events:

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Scare Fair

​​​Friday, October 20, 2017 / 6 to 8 p.m.
Desert West Community Center - 6501 W. Virginia Ave.
FREE  

Where ghouls and goblins come to play! This annual event will include arts and crafts, carnival games and a haunted house (entrance fee is $1). Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For more information call 602-495-3700.

Monster Bash

​​​Saturday, October 21, 2017 / 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Maryvale Community Center - 4420 N. 51st Ave.
FREE (registration required)

This family-oriented event will include a costume contest, music, games, bounce houses, a pumpkin patch, arts and crafts, and prizes. Admission is free, but registration is required. For more information call 602-262-5030.

​Fall-O-Ween

Saturday, October 21, 2017 / 2 to 5 p.m.
Deer Valley Park - 2001 W. Wahalla Ln.
FREE 

Activities will include crafts, inflatables, a pumpkin patch and carnival games. Exhibits provided by Deer Valley Park Neighborhood Blockwatch Organization, Phoenix Police Department, Imagine Schools, Every Kids’ Dentist and Orthodontics, and Phoenix Public Library. Phoenix Fire Department and Walgreens will be giving free immunizations and flu shots. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, provided by the Deer Valley PHXteens program. For more information call 602-495-3735.

​Grand Opening of PetSmart Dog Park at Deer Valley Park

Saturday, October 21, 2017 / 4 p.m.
Deer Valley Park - 2001 W. Wahalla Ln.
FREE ​

Celebrate the opening of Phoenix's newest dog park! This new facility will be the only three section dog park in the city, with each one approximately an acre in size. Activities will include a ribbon cutting, giveaways, refreshments and a dog costume contest. Dog park amenities include shade trees and landscaping, almost three acres of turf, three ramadas, chilled drinking fountains, picnic tables and benches. For more information call 602-495-3735.

Fright Night Movie in the Park (G.A.I.N. Event)

​​​Saturday, October 21, 2017 / 4 to 9 p.m.
Washington Activity Center - 2240 W. Citrus Way
FREE

Enjoy a night under the stars and a movie with neighbors (James and the Giant Peach - rated PG). Attendees are invited to bring their blankets or chairs and snacks. This event also will feature costume contests, candy and games for kids. For more information call 602-262-6971.

G.A.I.N. (Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods) is a day for Arizona to join forces and promote awareness, safety and neighborhood unity. Community members are invited to come together to make their neighborhood safer by creating a fun community event.

Trunk or Treat

Thursday, October 26, 2017 / 5 to 7 p.m.
Longview Neighborhood Recreation Center / Longview Elementary School - 1209 E. Indian School Rd.
FREE

Join in a fun-filled and family-oriented event that will include trick-or-treating, carnival games, face painting, prizes and music from a live DJ. This event is done in partnership with Longview Elementary School. For more information call 602-534-6570.

Spooktacular (G.A.I.N. Event)

Thursday, October 26, 2017 / 6 to 8 p.m.
University Park - 1002 W. Van Buren St.
FREE

Join in all the spooky fun! Activities will include a free hot dog meal, costume and scream contests, carnival games, arts and crafts, music and prizes. For more information call 602-262-6800.

G.A.I.N. (Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods) is a day for Arizona to join forces and promote awareness, safety and neighborhood unity. Community members are invited to come together to make their neighborhood safer by creating a fun community event.

Nightmare on Smith Street

Saturday, October 28, 2017 / 6 to 8 p.m.
Lindo Park / Muriel Smith Recreation Center - 2230 W. Roeser Rd.
FREE ​

Activities will include pumpkin carving, a best costume contest, food, games, music and a movie in the park. For more information call 602-534-5131.

Spooky Hike

Saturday, October 28, 2017 / 4 to 6 p.m.
Papago Park- 626 N. Galvin Pkwy.
$5 (registration required) ​

It's spooky hike time! Bring the family to find desert creatures that glow, howl and crawl! Enjoy a frightful night along Papago Park's easily traveled 5K Fitness Trail. Wear your best costume, and bring plenty of water and good walking footwear. Cost is $5 and registration is required. Meet at the Papago West Park parking lot, opposite the Phoenix Zoo entrance. For more information call 602-495-5458.

Trunk or Treat Night

Monday, October 30, 2017 / 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Senior Living at Henson Village parking lot - 1045 S. 8th Ave.
FREE ​

Activities will include a mummy wrapping contest, pumpkin carving contest, costume contest, best decorated trunk contest, music and snacks. For more information call 602-495-5830. This event is presented through a partnership between the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department's Vernell Coleman Recreation Center, Phoenix Housing Department and McCormack Baron Management.