When Arizona's triple digits start their slight decline, it's the first sign that fall is just around the corner, and pumpkin spiced lattes, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and, of course, haunted houses aren't too far behind.
If you're one for scares and thrills during the Halloween season, you're in luck because metro Phoenix is the place to find a variety of haunted houses and attractions to get your scream on and make fun memories.
So, to get into the holiday spirit, here are the absolute best haunted houses and attractions you can find around metro Phoenix for Halloween 2026.
Fear Farm
Fear Farm is back at its new location in Scottsdale. To keep things fresh they've added a new experience for 2026: "Jason Universe: Survive the Night." Get ready, because
Jason is coming for you and your only hope is that you can make it to morning. Other attractions include "Beyond the Veil," which deals with an ancient cult; "Mr. Tasty's Funhouse;" and "The Siren's Wake."
Details: Various dates, Sept. 19-Nov. 14. Check the online calendar. 1475 N. McClintock Drive, Scottsdale. Starting at $24.99. 623-866-5378, fearfarm.com.
Sanctum of Horror
If you're prepared to experience "a breeding ground of evil," then Sanctum of Horror may be right for you. Guests will travel through Lenore's childhood home to relive her violent past, including the brutal murders of her family, before winding their way through an ancient graveyard and arriving at St. Charlotte Asylum.
Sanctum of Horror also includes the Breach, an experience centered around a military research facility. You can also see Light's On, a scare-free, actor-free, family-friendly haunted attraction.
General admission ($24.99) includes Sanctum of Horror and the Breach. Light's On starts at $10.
Details: Various dates, Sept. 25-Nov. 7. Check the online calendar. Superstition Springs Center, 6525 E. Southern Ave., Mesa. From $24.99. 480-200-8163, sanctumofhorror.com.
Scarizona
For 2025, Scarizona in Mesa is offering up three brand new attractions. Guests can travel through Dr. Death's Haunted ICU, try to survive Mayhem in the Madness and make their way through Startled Darkness.
Details: Various dates, Sept. 25-Nov. 1. Check the online calendar. 1901 N. Alma School Road, Mesa. From $24.70; fast passes and VIP tickets are available. 480-444-2590, scarizona.com.
13th Floor Haunted House
The 13th Floor Haunted House is back for 2026 with attractions like Dead City Uprising, House of Flesh and The Reaping Grounds.
Guests will also have access to the Zombie Splat Gellyball Experience where you can shoot zombies — played by actors — with colored water balloons. Plus, there's the Tombstone Tiki Secret Bar, a horror-themed bar tucked away in a dark corner of 13th Floor.
Want to go again? The Respawn Pass lets guests go through the main attraction again to relive the scares for only costs $10.
Details: Various dates, Sept. 19-Nov. 1. Check the online calendar. 2710 W. Bell Road, Suite 1180, Phoenix. From $22.99; dynamic pricing based on demand. Fast pass, skip the line and VIP tickets available. 602-456-2250, 13thflooraz.com.
Nightfall at Old Tucson
For 2026, Nightfall at Old Tucson is experiencing darkness returns with "Nightfall." This year's festivities will have darker haunted mazes, more sinister scare zones and live entertainment spread out across the 22 acres of pure Halloween terror.
Tickets to Nightfall are timed and include parking. A Fun Pass starts at $70 and includes unlimited visits to Nightfall and the Christmastime event Yuletide, plus preferred parking and discounts on food, merch and games. An RIP Pass starts at $99 and includes a skip-the-line pass and other perks.
Details: Various dates, Oct. 1-31. 201 S. Kinney Road, Tucson. From $37. 520-883-0100, oldtucson.com/nightfall.
Meredith G. White covers entertainment, art and culture for The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com. She writes the latest news about video games, television and best things to do in metro Phoenix.
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