– 2016 Halloween Events In and Around Scottsdale –
It is that time of year again… Halloween and Fall Festivals are coming to Scottsdale and the surrounding areas.
Here are some events going on around the Valley:
- MacDonald’s Ranch Annual Pumpkin Festival – October 1st-31st – It is back! This is one of my favorite Halloween/Fall events in Scottsdale. Head over to MacDonald’s Ranch and hop on a hayride and head out to pick your pumpkins. While you are there, grab a bite to eat, visit the petting zoo, run through the hay bale maze and so much more. (Closed Tuesdays)
- Pumpkin and Chili Festival at Schnepf Farms – October 1st – 30th – Weekends – Schnepf Farms will be hosting its annual event. Attendees can attempt the corn maze or hay bale maze, ride on many attractions, hop on a hayride, take in a show and more.
- Carefree’s Enchanted Pumpkin Garden – October 17th-31st – Come see the amazing and whimsical pumpkin carvings of Ray Villafane and his team. There are several events planned over the course of the exhibition, including watching Ray carve live and food and beverages are available for purchase from local vendors. This free event is not to be missed.
- The Great Pumpkin Festival at the Desert Botanical Garden – October 21st -23rd – Kids 12 and under can take a hayride and pick out a pumpkin. Other activities include games and pumpkin decorating and there will be multiple live music performances.
- Howl-O-Ween at the Phoenix Zoo – October 28th-29th – The Phoenix Zoo is going all out again for Halloween. These family-friendly evenings will feature a dance party, trick or treating, magic shows, character visits, a jack-o-lantern path and so much more.
- City of Scottsdale’s Fall Festival – October 29th – The event will take place at Eldorado Park on the evening of the 29th. There will be bounce houses, game booths, live entertainment and trick or treating.
- Cave Creek Wicked – October 29th – Downtown Cave Creek will be the site of an all-day Halloween celebration. From 11AM to 4PM, there will be several family-friendly events and as they day turns into the evening, there are pub crawls and bar crawls for the grown-ups.
- Nightmare on Princess Drive: Quarantined at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess– October 29th – This 21 and over event will feature a DJ and a lively costume contest.
And for those of you with strong constitutions who love to be frightened and scream your way through the season, here is a website that lists all of the haunted houses, zombie events and more: Arizona Haunted Houses
This is just a partial list, so if you have any events to add, please feel free to do so in the comment section.
Disclaimer: Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Event dates, times and pricing subject to change.
Market Street at DC Ranch Transforms into Virtual Gridiron Featuring Monday Night Football, Pep Rally Competition and Video Game Truck
NY Giants and Cincinnati Bengals Face off Nov. 14 on Jumbo LED Screen
DC Ranch is gearing up for gridiron action as Monday Night Football takes over Market Street Plaza on Monday, Nov. 14.
“Market Street’s Central Plaza will be transformed into a virtual gridiron of activity, with plenty of seating in front of a giant 15-foot-wide LED screen, a Game Truck filled with free video challenges for gamers of all skill levels, food, beverages, a spirited pep rally competition and more,” said Daniel Kovacevic, Regional Vice President, Southwest Region for Whitestone REIT.
Market Street Plaza Activities:
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Street Spirit Pep Rally Competition
Get in the spirit with participating groups from Copper Ridge Middle School, Desert Mountain High School and the Boys and Girls Club – Thunderbird Branch. Sparky the Sun Devil from ASU will also be part of the excitement.
5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Free fun and games for the entire family
The Game Truck will be open for all football gamers, free of charge. Be sure to bring your appetite! Game-day food and drinks will be available for purchase from Market Street eateries including All American Modern Sports Grill, Grimaldi’s, Jalapeno Inferno, The Herb Box and Market Street Kitchen.
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Game on – Giants vs. Bengals!
Watch football under the stars on a larger-than-life LED screen. Enjoy the beautiful fall weather! Seating will be provided—blankets and jackets might be a good idea, as well.
Attendees are invited to visit Market Street’s winning line-up of shops and restaurants throughout the evening. Event sponsors include Whitestone REIT, Scottsdale Men’s Shoppe and Build Strategic.
“With multitudes of NFL fans residing in north Scottsdale, we wanted to create an outdoor game-night atmosphere under the stars, teaming with fun family activities for all ages,” Kovacevic added.
About DC Ranch
Market Street at DC Ranch is located in North Scottsdale at the intersection of Pima Road and Thompson Peak Pkwy. The center offers the perfect opportunity to engage in great dining, unique shopping options and more… all in one place! For more information, visit BeOnMarketStreet.com and Facebook.com/MarketStreetDCRanch.