Looking for a good scare this Halloween?
Arizona may be known for sunshine, saguaros and beautiful desert sunsets, but once October arrives, things get considerably darker.
From massive haunted attractions in Phoenix and Mesa to haunted cornfields and the legendary Nightfall at Old Tucson, Arizona has some seriously impressive Halloween experiences. Whether you want a full-blown haunted-house experience, a creepy corn maze, zombies, or something a little more family-friendly, there are plenty of choices in 2026.
We put together 10 Arizona haunted attractions worth checking out this Halloween season.
Quick tip: Dates, hours, ticket prices and availability can change, particularly as Halloween approaches. Check the attraction’s website before making the drive.
1. Apocalypse Rawhide – Chandler
Rawhide Western Town & Event Center Event venue
5700 W. North Loop Road, Chandler, AZ 85226
This isn’t your ordinary walk-through haunted house.
Apocalypse Rawhide turns the Old West into a zombie-infested frontier town. Visitors become deputy sheriffs armed with infrared “shotguns” and make their way through Rawhide while battling the undead.
The attraction returns for its third season in 2026, making this a good choice for people who want something more interactive than the traditional haunted-house formula. Rawhide’s published calendar confirms Apocalypse Rawhide runs during October, including October 26–31. Rawhide…Your Way
Apocalypse Rawhide information and tickets
2. AZ Field of Screams – Glendale
Tolmachoff Farms4.4Farmers’ market
5726 N. 75th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85303
What could possibly go wrong walking through a cornfield at night?
Quite a lot, apparently.
AZ Field of Screams transforms the corn maze at Tolmachoff Farms into a haunted nighttime experience filled with creepy scenes and plenty of things hiding among the corn.
For 2026, the haunted maze runs October 2–31 on Fridays, Saturdays and Halloween night. During the daytime, Tolmachoff Farms also hosts its popular Pumpkin Days and Corn Maze, making this one of the better destinations if you want traditional fall activities along with some nighttime terror. Tolmachoff Farms
Tolmachoff Farms and AZ Field of Screams
3. Scarizona Scaregrounds – Mesa
1901 N. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ 85201
Scarizona isn’t just one haunted house.
For 2026, admission includes three different haunted attractions, with timed entry and free parking. The season runs on select nights from September 25 through November 1. Scarizona
This is one of the better choices for serious haunt fans who want several experiences without driving to multiple locations in one night.
And if Halloween doesn’t provide enough terror, Scarizona also promotes a separate holiday haunt called A Nightscare Before Christmas. Scarizona
Scarizona Scaregrounds 2026 dates and tickets
4. Sanctum of Horror – Mesa
Sanctum of Horror 4.0 Haunted house
6525 E. Southern Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85206
Sanctum of Horror offers two haunted mazes with detailed sets, actors and story-driven environments.
There’s also something here for families with younger kids who aren’t quite ready to be chased through a dark hallway by something holding a chainsaw.
Sanctum offers a daylight scareless and actorless walkthrough, complete with trick-or-treating, allowing families to explore the attraction without the normal nighttime scares. Sanctum of Horror
Sanctum of Horror 2026 information
5. 13th Floor Haunted House – Phoenix
2710 W. Bell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85053
13th Floor has become one of the Valley’s best-known Halloween attractions.
The 2026 season runs on select nights September 19 through November 1, with multiple themed attractions and elaborate sets designed to create much more than a simple walk through a dark building. 13th Floor Haunted House Phoenix
If you’re looking for the big-production haunted-house experience in the Phoenix area, this one belongs on the list.
13th Floor Haunted House Phoenix tickets and information
6. TNT & The Crypt – Phoenix
3801 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034
TNT & The Crypt has a new Phoenix location for 2026 at the Phoenix Park ‘n Swap.
The attraction says its 2026 setup is bigger than before, with six attractions along with food vendors, entertainment, photo opportunities, a pumpkin patch and even a kid-friendly Chaos Maze.
One interesting advantage: the new location is accessible by Valley Metro light rail, in addition to offering parking. HauntedAZ – TNT & The Crypt
The regular 2026 haunt season begins October 2.
TNT & The Crypt Haunted Attractions
7. The Wreckoning – Queen Creek
Schnepf Farms
24810 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Schnepf Farms is already one of the Valley’s most popular fall destinations, and October brings another reason to make the drive to Queen Creek.
The Wreckoning adds a darker Halloween experience to a location better known for pumpkins, farm activities and fall family traditions.
Because seasonal schedules and attraction availability can vary, check directly with Schnepf Farms before heading out.
8. Fear Farm Haunted Fairgrounds – Tempe
1475 N. McClintock Drive, Tempe, AZ 85257
Here’s one longtime Phoenix Halloween attraction with a big change for 2026: Fear Farm has a new location in Tempe.
The 2026 Haunted Fairgrounds operates on select nights from September 19 through November 14 and combines haunted attractions with a larger Halloween fairground atmosphere. The event also features carnival rides and a new-for-2026 VIP interactive experience. Fear Farm
Fear Farm warns that its haunted experience may be too intense for children 12 and younger, so this is definitely aimed more at the serious-scare crowd. Fear Farm
Fear Farm 2026 dates and tickets
9. Terror in the Corn – Marana
13591 W. Avra Valley Road, Marana, AZ 85653
If walking into a haunted cornfield in the Arizona desert sounds like a good way to spend an October night, head south.
Terror in the Corn returns in 2026 with multiple haunted experiences connected through an immersive corn maze. There are also additional activities including zombie gellyball, axe throwing, food and entertainment.
The season begins October 2 and continues on selected nights through November 1. Discover Marana
Terror in the Corn dates and visitor information
10. Nightfall at Old Tucson – Tucson
201 S. Kinney Road, Tucson, AZ 85735
And finally, there’s Nightfall.
Old Tucson transforms into a sprawling Halloween experience featuring haunted mazes, scare zones, roaming characters, stunt shows, live entertainment, rides and games.
For 2026, Nightfall celebrates its 34th year and runs on select nights from October 1 through October 31, generally from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Discover Marana
This one is particularly appealing if you’re looking for more than a 15-minute haunted-house walkthrough. You’re essentially spending an evening inside an entire haunted Old West town.
Nightfall at Old Tucson 2026 information and tickets
Which Arizona Haunted House Should You Visit?
It really depends on the kind of Halloween night you’re after.
For the big haunted-house production, start with 13th Floor or Fear Farm. For something more interactive, Apocalypse Rawhide’s zombie-shooting concept is hard to beat. Scarizona gives you several haunts in one location, while AZ Field of Screams and Terror in the Corn offer that wonderfully questionable experience of voluntarily walking into a cornfield after dark.
And if you want to turn Halloween into a full evening or even a Tucson weekend trip, Nightfall at Old Tucson is probably the most destination-style experience on this list.
Families with younger kids should also look at the daytime and scare-free options offered by places such as Sanctum of Horror and Tolmachoff Farms.
Halloween in Arizona Is Getting Better Every Year
One of the things we love about living in Arizona is how much there is to do once the weather finally starts cooling down.
October brings pumpkin patches, festivals, corn mazes, community events and, apparently, an impressive number of people who enjoy paying strangers to jump out of dark corners and scare them.
We’re not judging.
If you’re looking for something fun to do this October, save this list, share it with someone who loves Halloween and start planning your haunted-house tour.
Have a favorite Arizona haunted house that we missed? Let us know. We’re always looking for great Arizona events and local destinations to add to our guides.
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