Arizona - Frightful Fun

CLARKDALE - When you’re dying to tap into everything dreaded, climb aboard Verde Canyon Railroad’s Fright Night phantom railcars, permanently parked at the depot, and make all your nightmares come true. Frightening tales and treats are plenty through the month of October. Passengers and train staff are encouraged to ride the rails in costume on October 31.

When: Fright Nights and stationary train: select nights until Oct. 31. Haunted Halloween Express: October 31, 1 p.m.

Tickets are $30 (Fright Nights), $119 (Haunted Halloween Express) *Purchase a train ride and add a Fright Night ticket for only $25

WICKENBURG - The abandoned mining town returns to life for a weekend in October for a new Halloween Experience. Choose from a morning (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) or evening (3 - 9 p.m.) entrance and then wander the site, which features restored buildings showing life during the town’s heyday. Enjoy live trick or treating, food vendors, a bear garden, and live pumpkin carvings by some of the world’s top carvers courtesy of Villafane Studios.

When: October 21 - 23

Tickets: $25 (adults), $22 (seniors/vets/military), $10 (kids 6-16), or free (kids 5 and under

NORTH PHOENIX -What: Taking place at a private home in north Phoenix, Mount Mayhem is a family-run haunted house put together with some serious devotion. This year’s theme incorporates all the creepiness of a Southern gothic night—think spooky swamps and voodoo magic. (Note: No groups larger than five people allowed at a time; larger groups will be split.)

Open Oct. 27-31 Tickets are free, but donations are accepted. Doors open at 7 p.m.

TUCSON - After a two-year hiatus, the popular Old Tucson Halloween event returns for its 30th anniversary with a completely new experience. Instead of roaming characters, those brave enough to explore this haunted attraction will have to explore the grounds. How much you experience is completely up to you. Will you help the residents of Nightfall and uncover the town’s hidden secrets or sit back and enjoy the show?

Open Oct. 6 - 30 (Thursdays - Sundays) Tickets: Thursdays and Sundays: $35 (12 and older), $30 (ages 5-11), and free for children 4 and under. $10 higher on Saturday (children 4 and under are still free). *A $5 parking pass is required for each vehicle.

TUCSON - Discover scary science this Halloween weekend. Little scientists can explore spooky arts and crafts, terrifying treats and a Halloween-themed laser show. Two other planetarium shows, “Legends of the Night Sky” and “Spooky Tucson Sky,” also make their return for a limited time.

Open October 30 - 31

Tickets range from $3 - $9 (kids 3 and under are free)

MARANA Forget houses— how about a haunted cornfield? Enjoy a night of outdoor fright consistently voted as one of the area’s best haunted attractions. The corn is calling.Open Weekend nights in October and Halloween

Tickets start at $25, your ticket includes entrance to three haunts. Experiences, such as Zombie Paintball and an escape room, can be purchased for an additional cost.