2026 Trunk-or-Treat and Trick-or-Treat Guide for Maricopa County

Halloween is almost here, and if you live in Maricopa County you know we celebrate a little differently: warm days, cool evenings, and trunk-or-treats on just about every block so families can have fun without walking miles in the dark. I have gathered the verified 2026 trunk-or-treat and trick-or-treat events happening across the Valley this Halloween weekend, plus honest guidance on neighborhood hours and Arizona-smart safety tips. I want to be your Realtor for Life, and part of that is helping you love where you live and enjoy this wonderful community.

A note from November 4: Halloween night has passed, and this guide is now an archive of the 2026 trunk-or-treat season for anyone planning ahead. For what is happening in the Valley right now, my November events calendar is freshly updated as of this week with verified dates and links.

When Do Neighborhoods Trick-or-Treat Around Here?

No Valley city sets official, citywide trick-or-treat hours, so each neighborhood sets its own rhythm. Most families across Phoenix metro communities head out right at dusk, around 6 p.m., and wind down by 8:30 or 9 p.m. Many HOA and master-planned communities publish suggested hours in their newsletters or websites, so check yours before the big night. A few cities, including Queen Creek, have a juvenile curfew starting at 10 p.m., so plan to be home well before then.

Trunk-or-Treats in Phoenix

Trick-or-Treat at the Museum at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix (215 N. 7th St.) runs Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with trick-or-treating through all three floors, a dance party, and storytimes included with admission. See childrensmuseumofphoenix.org.

Spooky Safari at the Phoenix Zoo (455 N. Galvin Pkwy.) is Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., with trick-or-treating, costume parades, crafts, and face painting. Tickets are $18 per person, free for ages 2 and under, and must be reserved in advance at phoenixzoo.org.

Trunk-or-Treats in the West Valley

In Avondale, the city’s Creepin’ Candy Crawl fills Alamar Park (4155 S. El Mirage Rd.) on Thursday, October 29, 5 to 8 p.m. Free and family friendly, with city departments handing out candy plus crafts and food trucks. Details at avondaleaz.gov.

In Glendale, the Arrowhead Trunk or Treat (17215 N. 72nd Dr.) runs Thursday, October 29, 5 to 8 p.m., with candy, face painting, and games; see the Eventbrite listing. On Friday, October 30, a Trunk or Treat Community Halloween Event brings decorated cars to Historic Downtown Glendale, free and family friendly per experienceglendaleaz.com, and BTG Trunk or Treat runs 6 to 9 p.m. at Victory Lane Sports Park (22603 N. 43rd Ave.) per academy48.org.

In Goodyear, the Trunk-or-Treat Car Show at Goodyear Ballpark (1933 S. Ballpark Way) on Saturday, October 31, 4 to 10 p.m. pairs classic cars and food trucks with a community trunk-or-treat around 6 to 7 p.m. or while candy lasts. Goodyear’s special events page at goodyearaz.gov posts the latest details.

Trunk-or-Treats in the East Valley

Downtown Chandler’s Halloween Spooktacular returns to Dr. A.J. Chandler Park (178 E. Commonwealth Ave.) on Friday, October 30, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., free, with trunk-or-treating, a costume parade, games, and prizes. See chandleraz.gov.

In Mesa, the Halloween Trick or Treat hosted with the Mesa Police Department (1010 W. Grove Ave.) is Friday, October 30, 6 to 8 p.m., a walk-through trick-or-treat with a costume party per downtownmesa.com, and the free Haunted Hangar family event at Falcon Field Airport is Saturday, October 31, 8 to 11 a.m., with city departments handing out treats inside the historic WWII hangar per mesaaz.gov.

In Scottsdale, Spook-Track-Ula at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park (7301 E. Indian Bend Rd.) runs nightly through October 31, 6 to 9:30 p.m. with timed entry, $15 per person and free for ages 2 and under, and includes a train ride with trick-or-treating. See therailroadpark.com. On Halloween morning, the free Family Fun Halloween Bash at OdySea in the Desert at the Arizona Boardwalk runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In Tempe, LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona at Arizona Mills keeps its family-friendly Brick-or-Treat Monster Party going through October 31, included with park admission.

Community-hosted trunk-or-treats are also popping up for Halloween weekend: in Surprise, a trunk-or-treating car show at American Furniture Warehouse (16600 W. Waddell Rd.) is listed for Friday, October 30, 5 to 8 p.m., and several Peoria churches host free events Saturday evening, including Horizons Community Church on N. 79th Ave. These smaller gatherings change quickly, so please confirm details with the host before you go.

Safety Tips for an Arizona Halloween

• Check every piece of candy before the kids dig in, and toss anything unwrapped, torn, or homemade from strangers.
• Glow sticks, reflective tape, and light-colored costume details help drivers see little ones. Bring a flashlight or use the phone flashlight.
• Our October days are often still warm and sunny, so choose lightweight, breathable costumes, use hats and sunscreen for daytime events, and carry water. Heavy masks get hot and can block vision; face paint is a comfortable alternative for younger kids.
• Cross streets at corners and crosswalks, use sidewalks, and pause at driveways. Put phones away at crossings and hold little ones’ hands.
• At trunk-or-treats, treats come from open trunks, so stay in the designated flow, keep kids from reaching into vehicles, and stick to well-lit areas.
• Hem costumes so nothing drags and choose comfortable, well-fitting shoes for the long walk.
• Plan your route and a meeting spot before you leave, and have older kids travel in a group.

After the fun, think about the house you come home to. If you are dreaming of a bigger yard, a family-friendly community with sidewalks and good schools, or your very first home before next Halloween, I would love to help. I am always available to answer your questions and I want to share my knowledge in buying or selling a home with you. Call or text me anytime at (623) 640-8840 or reach out online. I am here for you before, during, and after your home purchase or home sale. That is what it means to be Your Realtor for Life. Have a safe, happy Halloween, and talk to you soon!